ESPN is reporting that Manchester United will complete the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Sergio Romero after the club’s former No. 2 goalkeeper, Victor Valdes,fell out of favor with coach Louis van Gaal for refusing to play in a U-21 game last season. Romero, who finished second with Argentina at the 2015 Copa America, is […]
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Hulk Withdrawn from Russia 2018 Draw
The AP reports that Brazil striker Hulk was withdrawn from his role in this weekend’s 2018 World Cup draw, four days after saying racism was commonplace at soccer games inRussia. FIFA said Hulk was replaced due to “club commitments” with Zenit St. Petersburg, which visits Ural Yekaterinburg in the Russian Premier League on Sunday, a […]
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Russia: Scandal Has Disrupted Communication with FIFA
FIFA President Sepp Blatter left Switzerland for the first time in two months on Thursday, arriving for the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw on Saturday, with Russia saying that communicationwith FIFA has been disrupted by the corruption crisis, the AP reports. Blatter will no longer be FIFA president by the time of the 2018 World […]
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Mourinho Defends Begovic After Loss to Red Bulls
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho sprung to the defense of new goalkeeper Asmir Begovic after the Bosnian conceded four goals against the New York Red Bulls after coming on as ahalftime substitute in a friendly at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. Begovic, signed from Stoke City this month for eight million pounds ($12.48 million) as competition for first-choicekeeper Thibaut Courtois […]
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Report: Ronaldo Planning to Leave Real?
Is Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United’s ‘surprise’ signing? According to the Express, the Portuguese’s relationship with Real Madrid boss RafaelBenitez has continued to worsen pointing to a summer exit. The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss has changed Real’s philosophy since taking over from Carlo Ancelotti, and the emphasis hasnow been put on the team rather than […]
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Benteke Completes Liverpool Transfer
Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers on Tuesday finally captured his number one summer transfer target after striker Christian Benteke completed his 32.5 million-pound ($50.5 million)transfer from Aston Villa. The Belgium international becomes the seventh new arrival at Anfield since the end of last season, signing a five-year contract. “I’m very happy to be here and Iwould […]
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Mexico's Guardado Considered Missing PK
Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado, who scored both goals in El Tri’s 2-1 Gold Cup semifinal win over Panama on Wednesday, admitted that intentionally missing the controversial penaltykick which he scored to level the match had briefly crossed his mind. Mexico was awarded a PK in the 88th minute in Atlanta after Panama defender Roman Torres, […]
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FIFA Steps in Over Russian Racism Row
FIFA on Thursday asked the Russian soccer federation (RFU) to explain its latest high-profile incident of racism that saw Ghanaian player Emmanuel Frimpong banned for two matches for hisreaction to fan abuse. Meanwhile, the alleged abusers’ team escaped action. In video from Friday’s Russian Premier League game, Spartak Moscow fans could be heard racially taunting […]
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Iheanacho Patient for Man City Chance
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho may get his chance to secure a place in the Manchester City first team this season as Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic will likely be sold, theManchester Evening News reports. The 18-year-old had a very encouraging start to life in the first team on Tuesday morning with a goal and an […]
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Gabon Denies Paying Messi for Visit
The government of Gabon on Tuesday denied paying Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to visit the country last weekend. Pictures emerged of Messi in Port-Gentil and it was alleged by FranceFootball that the player and his traveling companion, former Barca teammate Deco, received 3.5 million-euros ($3.8 million) for making the trip. “The Republic of Gabon strongly […]