European clubs will now get a greater say in UEFA’s decision-making as well as extra money from European tournaments under a new accord announced on Tuesday. The move follows up a similar agreement(which included a triple pay-increase) between FIFA and top European clubs about deciding the international calendar.
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UEFA Charges Montenegro, Russia for Abandoned Qualifier
UEFA on Monday charged Montenegro after missiles were thrown at Russian players during its Euro 2016 qualifier in Podgorica on Friday, which was eventually abandoned. The Montenegrosoccer association was charged with holding a match that was not completed, and for fans throwing fireworks and missiles. The Russian soccer union was also charged for its supporters throwingfireworks and […]
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Study: Messi 2015's Best Forward; Ronaldo 29th
According to a new study from CIES Football Observatory, Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, with 17 goals so far in 2015, is the best performing forward this year, while Real Madrid starCristiano Ronaldo is a disappointing 29th, per its algorithm for determining efficacy in each position. Messi’s closest competitors in the chart are Bayern Munich’s ArjenRobben […]
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Rooney: 'Excitement' Surrounds England Again
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney says there is “excitement” about England again following the 4-0 win against Lithuania on Friday, a result which sees the ThreeLions top Group E with 15 points from five games. Rooney, who scored the opener of Friday, is now just two goals shy of Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time […]
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Bale Fires Wales to ECQ Group B Summit
Wales on Saturday took a giant step towards Euro 2016 thanks to a Gareth Bale-inspired 3-0 win in Israel that took Chris Coleman’s men to the summit ofEuropean championship qualifying Group B. The Real Madrid winger created the first goal for Aaron Ramsey before scoring the next two himself, including a brilliant free-kick for his […]
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Brazil Looking Like Copa America Favorite
Following friendly wins against France (3-1) and Chile (1-0), Brazil has now reeled off eight straight victories since Dunga took charge of the national team following itsdisappointing World Cup campaign. Though the Seleccao will head to Chile for this summer’s Copa America as one of the favorites, Dunga says the priority will still be qualifying […]
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Real Madrid is 'Frustrating' Chicharito
Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez describes his situation at Real Madrid as “frustrating” after managing only 590 minutes since joining the club on loan from Manchester United. The Mexicointernational spoke of his frustration and waning confidence after scoring El Tri’s only goal in a 1-0 win against Ecuador.
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Suarez: Playing for Barca Harder Than Liverpool
In an interview with German sports daily kicker, Luis Suarez admits it is more difficult playing for Barcelona than it was at Liverpool, his previous employer, because he is affordedmuch less space in Spain than he was in the English Premier League. Despite a tough start to life in La Liga, the Uruguayan has eight […]
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Guardiola to Coach Qatar in 2022?
According to reports in Germany, Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola could take over as coach of the 2022 World Cup host Qatar after his current deal with the German champ expires at the endof next season. The German news daily Sport Bild dedicated its front page on Wednesday to speculation that the former Barcelona manager […]
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Messimania Hits Washington, D.C.
Lionel Messi and Argentina were practicing in Washington, D.C. yesterday ahead of the Albiceleste’s clash with El Salvador on Friday night. The Washington Post tells thestory of several fans who came from all over just to get a glimpse of the Barcelona star. Apparently, Messi is a big deal now, even in the U.S.