Playmaker Fernando Gago earned his first recall in two years as Coach Jorge Sampaoli seeks a partner for Lionel Messi for Argentina’s crucial World Cup 2018 qualifier against Peruon Thursday. Uncapped midfielder Pablo Perez and striker Dario Benedetto were also recalled from Boca Juniors, whose home stadium will be the site of the game.
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Klopp bemoans Liverpool's brutal holiday schedule
Liverpool is scheduled to play Arsenal on Christmas Eve, the first top-flight game in 22 years to be held on Dec. 24. Even worse for the Reds, that means four games in nine games, prompting managerJurgen Klopp to call the holiday schedule “possibly the worst you can get.”
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FIFA bans Dele Alli for next England game for giving the finger
England midfielder Dele Alli will miss Thursday’s World Cup qualifier at home to Slovenia after being suspended for giving the finger during the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia. Alli said the finger was aimed at former Spurs teammate Kyle Walker but the incident took place after the referee waived play on after Alli might have […]
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El Salvador first division goes rogue
El Salvador’s first division clubs are boycotting their federation (FESFUT), putting plans for the friendly against Canada on Oct. 8 up in the air. Of the 20 players Colombian coach EduardoLara called up, 13 play for five first division clubs. The game was supposed to be a homecoming for Houston native Arturo Alvarez, who has […]
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Jack Warner loses claim in extradition fight
It’s been 28 months since Jack Warner was indicted in the FIFA corruption scandal that rocked soccer. The former Concacaf president is still in his native Trinidad & Tobago, but that couldend as he lost a key court battle over extradition proceedings.
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Report: Aguero in car accident — out two months with broken rib
Argentine star Sergio Aguero was in a car accident late Thursday night, suffering a broken rib that will keep him out two months. He was taking a taxi to Amsterdam airport for a flight toreturn to England, where he places for Manchester City, when the taxi hit a pole. He was in the Netherlands to […]
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WCQ: No Martial in French squad
Anthony Martial, who had a role in all four goals scored by Manchester United in its 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow in Wednesday’s Champions League game, is not in France’s squad for its final twoWorld Cup qualifiers. By contrast, Dimitri Payet and Moussa Sissoko were recalled. Also back is Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane. France roster: […]
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Manchester City's Mendy on loan to 'Injury FC'
Manchester City’s new left back, Frenchman Benjamin Mendy, ruptured his ACL in the 5-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The extent of his layoff won’t be known until after hehas surgery on Friday, but he posted on social media, “Bad news guys. I will be joining Injury FC on loan for a […]
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England: Southgate throws shade on some of his own selections
A spate of injuries has forced England coach Gareth Southgate to include several players who “do not deserve to be there,” given their lack of playing time, for the World Cup qualifiers againstSlovenia and Lithuania. Fabian Delph has played 20 minutes in the EPL for Manchester City, while Jesse Lingard has yet to play for […]
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English Women's Super League clubs must go full-time next season
New requirements will make all clubs in the English Women’s Super League full-time clubs, beginning in the 2018-19 season. The league, which kicked off a new fall-spring format last weekend, currentlyhas 10 teams. The top-tier could have 8-14 teams next season. The requirements will cover minimum number of hours players train and play each week […]