The AP is reporting that UEFA President Michel Platini plans to announce his intention to run for FIFA President this week. According to the report, the UEFA president andformer France legend has been encouraged to run by most leaders of FIFA’s continental confederations. Five of the six continental leaders, including Platini, were in St. Petersburg, […]
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Mourinho: USA No Longer "Paradise"
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho says that the USA is no longer a paradise of anonymity for he and his players. “Ten years ago when my players and I walked down the street it wasparadise,” the Portuguese said during a press conference on Monday. “Now it’s not paradise anymore. So I think people know us.” Speaking […]
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Jovetic Close to Inter Switch
Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic is in Milan completing a medical ahead of his 2 million-pound loan to Interazionale. At the end of the season, Inter will have the option of buying theplayer for 10.5 million-pounds, rising to 14.25 million pounds with added incentives. Jovetic struggled with form and injuries in two seasons at City, […]
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Herrera Fired as Mexico Coach
Miguel Herrera has been fired as the coach of the Mexican national team for allegedly punching a journalist after a vote by the Mexican soccer federation’s boardof governors. Herrera is alleged to have attacked an Azteca TV reporter at Philadelphia International Airport on the morning after Mexico’s 3-1 win against Jamaica in the CONCACAF Gold […]
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Report: Sergio Ramos to Stay at Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is close to signing a new contract with the club, sources tell the Daily Mail, after a meeting with club president FlorentinoPerez in China, effectively ending Manchester United’s hope of bringing him to Old Trafford. According to the report, Real is relaxed about holding out another year for goalkeeper David […]
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Drogba Signs for Montreal Impact
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on Monday signed for Major League Soccer’s Montreal Impact. The 37-year-old left Stamford Bridge this summer after playing 381games and winning four Premier League titles across two spells with the London club. Drogba is the Ivory Coast’s all-time top scorer, with 65 goals in 105 international appearances.
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Red Bulls Sign Shaun Wright-Phillips
The New York Red Bulls on Monday announced the signing of former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips. Wright-Phillips, 33, was a free agent after being released by QPR at the end oflast season. The winger, who played for Manchester City and Chelsea earlier in his career, will link up with his brother Bradley at the MLS […]
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Report: LVG to Retire in 2017
Louis van Gaal has vowed to retire in 2017 as a promise to his wife, ESPN reports. The Manchester United coach also said that, no matter how much money another club offers him, he will notgo back on his word. The 63-year-old had originally intended to retire at 55 and is adamant that he will […]
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Report: Mexico Coach Punches Journalist
Hours after Mexico clinched its seventh Gold Cup title to set up a Confederations Cup playoff with USA in October, reports emerged claiming that manager Miguel Herrera punched ajournalist. According to NBC Sports, the incident in question has yet to be confirmed, but Herrera is alleged to have punched TV Azteca’s Christian Martinolli at Philadelphia Airporton Monday […]
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United: Ramos Must Publicly Ask to Leave Real
According to Marca, a new chapter has unfolded in the cold war between Manchester United and Real Madrid over David de Gea and Sergio Ramos. The report claims that United wantsRamos to publicly state his desire to leave Real Madrid, with the club’s board believing that a public statement would force president Florentino Perez to […]