Colombian Juan Carlos Osorio, who coached the Chicago Fire and the New York Red Bulls in MLS, on Wednesday confirmed he’ll take the vacant Mexico head coachingjob at after leaving the Brazilian club Sao Paulo. Osorio, 54, admitted that coaching Mexico was a dream job. “I am making formal my connection with the Mexico national […]
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Honduran soccer boss arrested in Miami
Yankel Rosenthal, the president of perennial Honduran first division power Marathon, was arrested Tuesday at Miami’s airport on money laundering charges.Rosenthal is a former adviser to President Juan Hernandez on investment promotion, having left his position in June without explanation. His uncle, Jaime Rosenthal, one of Honduras’ most powerful businessmen, and cousin Yani Rosenthal were […]
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Report: Sepp Blatter faces 90-day suspension
Members of FIFA’s ethics committee have recommended that Sepp Blatter, facing a Swiss criminal investigation into his dealings as FIFA president, be suspendedfor 90 days. Blatter adviser Klauss Stohlker told BBC Sport: “The news was communicated to the president this afternoon. He is calm. Remember he is thefather of the ethics committee. This is provisional for […]
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Mascherano: Messi's absence 'must not be an excuse' for Argentina
Argentina is gearing up for its first two games — against Ecuador and Paraguay — on the road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and it will be without star LionelMessi, who is out with a knee injury. His Barcelona teammate, defender Javier Mascherano, says the absence must not be an excuse. “We’re missing […]
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Conte: Balotelli not yet deserving of Italy recall
Italy coach Antonio Conte had some harsh words for Mario Balotelli, who was not included in his latest squad for theupcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Norway. Conte said the controversial Balotelli, who returned to Italy to play for AC Milan, would not been called up even if he had been fit.Balotelli is out […]
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Ferguson: Giggs would be managing United now if he retired earlier
In the documentary “Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success,” to be screened on BBC One on Oct. 31, former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says Ryan Giggs would have succeeded him if the winger had stopped playing at the age of 35 instead of continuing until he was 40, the Scotsman has said. “If Ryan […]
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Gerd Mueller treated for Alzheimer's Disease
German legend Gerd Mueller, one of the greatest strikers of all time, is receiving treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. Nicknamed “Der Bomber,” Mueller scored 68goals in 62 games for West Germany, including the winning goal in the 1974 World Cup, and netted over 650 goals in his club career with Nordlingen, Bayern Munich and the Fort […]
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Mourinho Charged with Misconduct
The English FA on Monday charged Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho with misconduct for his comments after Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Southampton in which the Portuguese said the referees were“afraid” to call penalties for his team. The Chelsea boss was upset that referee Robert Madley failed to give a penalty for a challenge on Radamel Falcao by […]
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Report: Liverpool Turns to Klopp
The BBC on Monday reported that talks between Liverpool and former Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp have progressed well as the club looks to replace Brendan Rodgers, who wasfired over the weekend following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Everton. Accrording to the report, the club’s owners intend to have a new manager in place for the […]
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Wenger Hails Gunners' Fast Start
Arsene Wenger praised his team’s fast start as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win against Manchester United on Sunday. “We started strong and pressed very high,” the Arsenal managerexplained. “We did not give them any chances to score and that was vital. We surprised them with our start.” Meanwhile, United coach Louis van Gaal said: […]