Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has criticized the television scheduling of the Gunners FA Cup semifinal clash with Reading at Wembley, as that game kicks off just 10 minutes beforeChelsea’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Wenger believes the semi-final of England’s prestigious knockout competition should have its ownslot, with no competition […]
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Spanish Media, Real Fans Criticize Bale, Again
The attacks on Gareth Bale, the world’s most expensive player, continue. In its post-game report following Real Madrid’s 0-0 first-leg draw at Atletico Madrid in the UEFAChampions League on Tuesday, Marca claims that the Welshman has a “mental block” against performing well against Atleti, after he missed a golden chance to give Real an early […]
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International Champions Cup Participants Announced
Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea headline the 2015 version of the International Champions Cup, which will be held in the USA in July, the competition’s organizers said Wednesday. Thepre-season tournament, which has been a huge success in the States, will feature 10 clubs in its third year, including the New York Red Bulls, the LA […]
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PSG Appeals Ibra's Four-Game Ban
Paris Saint-Germain has appealed the four-game domestic ban handed to star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a foul-mouthed rant recorded by French TV station Canal+ in theplayers’ tunnel following the club’s 3-2 loss at Bordeaux on March 15. According to the Guardian, PSG has taken the case to the French Olympic Committee, the country’shighest authority for […]
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Madrid Coaches: UCL Series Remains 'Open'
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lamented poor finishing from his team as Los Blancos drew 0-0 with Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in a tense UEFA Champions Leaguequarterfinal first-leg at the Vicente Calderon on Tuesday. The Italian described the goalless away draw as “the best of the bad results,” saying his team deserved to score an […]
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UCL: Carvajal Denies Biting Mandzukic
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has denied biting, or attempting to bite, Atletico Madrid’s Mario Mandzukic after the two were involved in an altercationin Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the Vicente Calderon stadium on Tuesday. Carvajal, who also appeared to throw a punch in the direction of the Croatian striker, took toTwitter […]
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Report: Puyol Still Considering MLS Return
Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol, who has been linked with a move to either MLS or the Middle East, says he is “not ruling anything out” regarding a return to playing. The37-year-old, who currently lives in New York, retired from the game at the end of last season after struggling with persistent knee problems. According […]
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Allegri: Pirlo 'Decisive in Juve's First-Leg Win
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri hailed the performance of center midfielder Andrea Pirlo, saying his team “deserved” its 1-0 win against AS Monaco in the first-leg ofthe UEFA Champions League quarterfinal series between the teams on Tuesday. Allegri said 35-year-old Pirlo was “decisive” in supplying the pass that lead to the penalty converted byArturo Vidal. Meanwhile, […]
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Messi Admits He's Back to His Best
In an interview with Barca magazine, Lionel Messi claims he is back to his best after a difficult year in which he was accused of tax fraud and suffered numerous injuries. Therecord four-time Ballon d’Or winner, with 34 goals in La Liga and a further eight in the UEFA Champions League, has already surpassed his […]
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Ibra's Agent Denies PSG Exit This Summer
Amid speculation that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fed up with life in France and will seek to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, Mino Raiola, the player’s agent, downplays talk of adeparture, calling the speculation “bulls**t,” claiming that his client’s recent four-game suspension will not cause him to leave Paris. “He is much stronger than that,”Raiola claims.