A friendly between Brazil and Argentina that was to be held in the United States in September has been canceled as part of the fallout from the investigation into alleged corruption involving FIFA,the AP reports. The head of the company handling logistics for the Argentine national team told said Tuesday that the match has been […]
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Mourinho Open to Coaching in MLS
Jose Mourinho told a press conference on Tuesday that he is open to coaching in Major League Soccer one day, although the Portuguese claims there is no chance of him heading Statesidewhile his hunger for success in European club soccer remains. Widely regarded as one of the best managers in the world, Mourinho said he […]
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LVG: 'Surprise' Signing Not a Striker
Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal suggested that his “surprise” signing for the club might not be a striker. In a press interview following the Red Devils’ 3-1 win in theInternational Champions Cup against the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday, the Dutchman shrugged off suggestions in the press that United’s next signing would be either […]
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LVG: 'Surprise' Striker Headed to Man United
Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal hinted that a new striker could be on his way to Old Trafford and refused to rule out the signing of the Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos,the Guardian reported on Monday. United had previously been linked with a move for either Barcelona forward Pedro or Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller, […]
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Atletico Signs Savic, Suarez Heads to Fiorentina
Atletico Madrid on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Stefan Savic from Fiorentina on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old, who was under contract with Fiorentina until June 2019,arrived at the Serie A side three years ago from Manchester City and made 28 league starts in the 2014-15 season. The Montenegro international joins an Atletico side that finished […]
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Herrera: Mexico is the Gold Cup's Biggest Draw
Mexico coach Miguel Herrera claims that El Tri is the biggest draw at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which is held in the USA and Canada, but his team has not been given the treatment hefeels it deserves at the tournament, criticizing the conditions under which his team were forced to travel from New York to Atlanta for […]
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PSG Signs Stambouli
French champ Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday signed Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli for £6 million ($9.3 million). Les Parisiens announced the transfer early onTuesday morning, confirming that the 24-year-old had joined Laurent Blanc’s side on a five-year deal.
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Newcastle Signs Mitrovic
Newcastle United on Tuesday completed the signing of Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, subject to the player receiving a visa. The 20-year-old Serbia international penned a five-yearcontract at St James’ Park in a deal the club claims is the fourth biggest in its history. In two seasons at Anderlecht, Mitrovic scored 36 goals in 69 games and […]
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Report: Filipe Luis Returns to Atletico
Chelsea on Monday agreed to sell defender Filipe Luis back to Atletico Madrid, Sky Sports claims. The left-back arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer from Atletico for 15.8million-pounds ($24.6 million) and is returning to the Spanish capital for around 800,000 ($1.2 million) less. The Brazil international made 26 appearances for Chelsea, scoring one goal. Prior […]
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Alex Morgan Set for FIFA 16 Cover
U.S. women’s national team striker Alex Morgan will be the first female soccer star to appear on the cover of EA Sports’ FIFA video game inthe USA. Morgan, who helped Team USA win the 2015 Women’s World Cup title, will share the cover spotlight of the new FIFA 16 game with Barcelona and Argentina star, […]