Animal rights groups have hit out at Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic for shooting and killing a moose during a hunting trip. The Paris Saint-Germain striker is enjoying a mid-seasonbreak in his home country, and Swedish paper Expressen claimed on its front page over the weekend that the 33-year-old had killed the 1,100-pound animal “with one […]
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Cisse Charged with Violent Conduct
The English FA on Monday charged Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse with violent conduct following an incident in which the Senegal international elbowed Everton defender SeamusColeman during the Magpies’ 3-2 win at St James’ Park on Sunday. The incident, which was unseen by the referee, was labeled “unacceptable” by Everton coach RobertoMartinez because he felt […]
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Howard Out Five-Six Weeks
USA goalkeeper Tim Howard will be out five to six weeks after suffering a calf injury during Everton’s 1-0 Premier League defeat at home to Stoke City last Friday, Toffees coachRoberto Martinez confirmed on Tuesday. Former Atletico Madrid and Wigan goalkeeper Joel Robles will step in as Howard’s replacement. In an interview, Martinez said theinjury […]
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Gedion Zelalem Becomes U.S. Citizen
Arsenal starlet Gedion Zelalem has officially become a U.S. citizen, clearing the way for the 17-year-old to represent the U.S. men’s national team, SteveGoff of the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. While the youngster is also eligible to play for Germany and Ethiopia, Goff’s sources claim that Zelalem has told friends andAmerican officials that he […]
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Rodgers: Liverpool 'Getting Back to Performing Well'
Liverpool is “getting back to performing well” coach Brendan Rodgers said after his team thrashed Swansea 4-1 at Anfield on Monday. Two goals from AdamLallana followed Alberto Moreno’s opener and came before a Jonjo Shelvey own goal. Gylfi Sigurdsson scored the only goal forSwansea. “It was a great performance against a very good side. I […]
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Barca Fury as CAS Upholds Transfer Ban
Barcelona on Tuesday lost its appeal to the European Union’s Court of Arbitration for Sport over the transfer ban imposed by FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, which rules the Spanishgiant out of participating in the next two transfer windows. As a result, Barca will not be able to sign any new players in 2015. FIFA […]
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Capello Not Paid in Six Months
The Russian soccer federation (RFU) says it is close to paying national team coach Fabio Capello for the first time in six months. Hit by financial problems, including a rapidly fallingruble, the RFU has been unable to meet the Italian’s reported $11 million salary, but could now receive his first payment as soon as Wednesday. […]
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Platini Unopposed for UEFA Presidency
UEFA President Michel Platini is set to serve a third term after the deadline for a rival candidate passed with no takers. The former France captain was first elected to run Europe’sgoverning body for soccer in 2007 and stood unopposed for a second term in 2011. Platini will be confirmed for a third term as […]
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Report: Palace in Talks with Pardew
Newcastle United coach Alan Pardew could be on his way to Crystal Palace after the two clubs entered into talks, according to several reports in England. Pardew, 53, would replace NeilWarnock, who was fired as head coach of the Eagles after winning just three Premier League games so far this season. Pardew has been Newcastle […]
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Pellegrini Happy at Halfway Point
Manuel Pellegrini on Sunday insisted that he is happy with Manchester City’s progression at the half-way stage of the season, despite dropping two points against Burnley on Sunday. “Ofcourse it’s a chance to have two points more but we finished the first round with 43 points – a good amount,” the City coach said. “I […]