The tabloid Daily Mirror reports that Sam Allardyce is the favorite to get the England job over U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann. One reason: Klinsmann, who has a reputationwith Germany, Bayern Munich and U.S. Soccer for wanting to implement his own ideas, would want to make more changes to a system the English FA’s […]
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Ronaldo to miss UEFA Super Cup
The knee injury Cristiano Ronaldo suffered in the Euro 2016 final will force him to miss Real Madrid’s UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla on Aug. 9. Ronaldo is set to vacation for threeto four weeks while rehabbing from what has been reported to be ligament damage in his left knee.
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Matthias Sammer leaves Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich and sporting director Matthias Sammer have parted ways by mutual consent. “Matthias Sammer has requested FC Bayern München release him from his position as sportingdirector. FC Bayern have complied with these wishes,” read a statement on the club’s official website. Sammer took over the role in July 2012 and has been an […]
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Wayne Rooney excited about Jose Mourinho
Wayne Rooney said working under new Manchester United coach Jose Mourinhowill give him extra motivation. “I like to think I’m always motivated as a player butI’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit more motivated when a new manager comes in,” Rooney said. “I’m sure all the lads will be happy to be […]
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Barcelona buys defender for $27 million
Barcelona has signed defender Samuel Umtiti, who debuted for France in its 5-2 Euro 2016 win over Iceland, from Lyon on a $27 million transfer fee. The 22-year-old, who was born inCameroon, came through the Lyon youth system and made 30 Ligue 1 appearances last season to help Lyon finish second in behind Paris St. […]
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Loew remains at Germany's helm
Despite a semifinal exit at Euro 2016, Joachim Loewsaid he would remain coach of Germany, which aims to defend its World Cup title in Russia in 2018. Loew has coached Germany for adecade and guided it five straight semifinal appearances at World Cups and Euros. “Despite our disappointment, the team didn’t disappoint,” said the The […]
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What if France had picked Karim Benzema?
France was missing four starters at Euro 2016 — defenders Mamadou Sakho and Raphael Varane, midfielder Lassana Diarra and forward Karim Benzema— but none more thanBenzema. The Real Madrid star was dropped from the team in ‘L’Affaire Sextape” but he scored more goals per game, created more chances per game and provided more assists per […]
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Santos: 'We were as simple as doves and wise as serpents'
Coach Fernando Santos praised goalscorer Eder and injured star Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal won its first European title. “He told me he would score when Isent him on,” said Santos, whose side won only once in 90 minutes all tournament. “The ugly duckling went and did just that. Now he’s a beautiful swan. As for […]
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Stade de France final marred by invasion of moths
The Euro 2016 final at the Stade de France was marred by a massive pitch invasion when thousands of moths swarmed across the field prior to kickoff. English referee Mark Clattenburg could beseen swatting moths away during his pregame inspection of the field, and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo had a moth land on his face as […]
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Pepe: Portugal wins Euros for Cristiano Ronaldo
Pepe returned from injury to be named Man of the Match in the Euro 2016 final, but the Portuguese defender said he and his teammates were motivated to win Portugal’s title for his Real Madridteammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who was injured in the first half. “It was tough because we lost our main man,” Pepe said. […]