In an interview with French sports daily L’Equipe, Chelsea’s Belgian winger Eden Hazard says that the Blues’ elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the handof Paris Saint-Germain could be a “blessing in disguise” as bowing out of the competition has allowed Jose Mourinho’s men to focus on wrapping up the English Premier Leaguetitle. Chelsea […]
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Reports: Xavi to Join Qatari Club
Reports in Spain claim that Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez is poised to sign a three-year contract with Qatari club Al Sadd, instead of MLS. According to the reports, the 35-year-oldSpanish playmaker will join the Qatari team at the end of the season, earning a salary of €10 million. He will also study for his coaching license […]
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John Terry Signs Chelsea Extension
Chelsea on Thursday announced that club captain John Terry signed a one-year contract extension that would keep the 34-year-old at the club until the end of the 2015-16 season.
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LVG: 'Triangles' Key to Man United Resurgence
Louis van Gaal on Thursday revealed that ‘triangles’ are behind the upturn in form that has put his team on course for a return to the UEFA Champions League. Thanks to recentimpressive wins against Tottenham and Liverpool—in which the Red Devils’ deployed a 4-3-3 formation—, van Gaal’s men have opened up a five-point gap in […]
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Coaching staff at FC Utrecht won't be retained
Young American star Rubio Rubin will have a new coaching staff next season at Dutch club FC Utrecht. Utrecht coach Robby Alflenand his advisor Cor Adriaanse will step down at the end of the season. “At the start of the season,” the club said in a statement,” we agreed a one-yeardeal with Robby Alflen as […]
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Skrtel Receives Three-Game Ban for De Gea Stomp
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel on Wednesday failed to overturn a three-match suspension for standing on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea at the endof the former’s 2-1 loss to the Red Devils at Anfield last weekend. Skrtel was charged with violent conduct for the action, which will see him ruled out of league games away at […]
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Report: Messi the Highest Paid in 2014
According to a new survey published by France Football (via the Bleacher Report), Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is the world’s highest paid player, having made $71.3 millionfrom salary and sponsorships combined. Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is the second-highest-paid player with $59.2 million, followed by Barca forward Neymar, who is third,with $40 million. Fourth is Paris Saint-Germain […]
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Mino Raiola, Soccer's Super-Agent
The Daily Mail serves up a profile of Mino Raiola, one of soccer’s super-agents, who represents the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mario Balotelli, and Paul Pogba.The article contains several amusing anecdotes about some of soccer’s big names, telling the story of a man who constantly challenges his clients to be better, even if it means […]
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Ronaldo Could Face Fine, Suspension for 'Clasico' Celebration
Javier Tebas, the president of Spain’s La Liga, on Tuesday warned Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo that he could be sanctioned for his goal celebration during lastSunday’s ‘Clasico’ against Barcelona. Not for the first time, Ronaldo appeared to urge the Camp Nou faithful to calm down after equalizing in the 31st minute. “It must besanctioned, from […]
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Simeone Extends Atleti Deal Through 2020
Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone on Tuesday signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Spanish champ until 2020. The 44-year-old has lead Atleti to severaltitles including the 2012 Europa League and the 2013/2014 La Liga crown since joining the club as coach in 2011.