Young American star Rubio Rubin will have a new coaching staff next season at Dutch club FC Utrecht. Utrecht coach Robby Alflenand his advisor Cor Adriaanse will step down at the end of the season. “At the start of the season,” the club said in a statement,” we agreed a one-yeardeal with Robby Alflen as […]
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Skrtel Receives Three-Game Ban for De Gea Stomp
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel on Wednesday failed to overturn a three-match suspension for standing on Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea at the endof the former’s 2-1 loss to the Red Devils at Anfield last weekend. Skrtel was charged with violent conduct for the action, which will see him ruled out of league games away at […]
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Report: Messi the Highest Paid in 2014
According to a new survey published by France Football (via the Bleacher Report), Barcelona striker Lionel Messi is the world’s highest paid player, having made $71.3 millionfrom salary and sponsorships combined. Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is the second-highest-paid player with $59.2 million, followed by Barca forward Neymar, who is third,with $40 million. Fourth is Paris Saint-Germain […]
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Mino Raiola, Soccer's Super-Agent
The Daily Mail serves up a profile of Mino Raiola, one of soccer’s super-agents, who represents the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mario Balotelli, and Paul Pogba.The article contains several amusing anecdotes about some of soccer’s big names, telling the story of a man who constantly challenges his clients to be better, even if it means […]
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Ronaldo Could Face Fine, Suspension for 'Clasico' Celebration
Javier Tebas, the president of Spain’s La Liga, on Tuesday warned Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo that he could be sanctioned for his goal celebration during lastSunday’s ‘Clasico’ against Barcelona. Not for the first time, Ronaldo appeared to urge the Camp Nou faithful to calm down after equalizing in the 31st minute. “It must besanctioned, from […]
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Simeone Extends Atleti Deal Through 2020
Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone on Tuesday signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Spanish champ until 2020. The 44-year-old has lead Atleti to severaltitles including the 2012 Europa League and the 2013/2014 La Liga crown since joining the club as coach in 2011.
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Diego Costa to Miss Spain Internationals
Spain’s soccer federation on Tuesday confirmed that Diego Costa will spend the international break with Chelsea’s medical staff after it was confirmed a hamstring injury hadruled him out of Spain’s upcoming internationals against Ukraine and the Netherlands. Costa limped off with a hamstring injury in the second half of the Blues’ 3-2 win at Hull City […]
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Real Madrid Suspends Member for Insulting Players
Real Madrid on Tuesday suspended a club member and banned him from future games pending an inquiry after three men insulted players and one struck Jese Rodriguez’s car window. According tothe report, two men also tried to punch and kick Gareth Bale’s car as security guards looked on.
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Platini Fears Rise of Hooliganism Across Europe
Re-elected UEFA President Michel Platini warned of a return to hooliganism’s “dark days” as he accepted a third term as president of Europe’s governing body forsoccer. The Frenchman warned of a rising trend of “nationalism and extremism” in stadiums around Europe.
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Mourinho: Chelsea 'Should' Win EPL Title
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho believes his team is on course to win the Premier League after extending its lead at the top of the English Premier League to six points following the 3-2 victoryat Hull City on Sunday. “The title race should be over,” the Portuguese said. “The title race in normal conditions, Chelsea should […]