The AP reports that German prosecutors are examining whether there are grounds to open an investigation into allegations that Germany’s bidding committee used a slush fund to helpsecure the 2006 World Cup. According to news agency dpa, Nadja Niesen, a spokeswoman for prosecutors in Frankfurt, said fraud, breach of trust or corruption are among the […]
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Lloyd, Rapinoe, Solo Nominated for Ballon d'Or
USA captain Carli Lloyd is among ten players on the shortlist for the 2015 Ballon d’Or award handed out to the world’s best female player, alongside teammates MeganRapinoe and Hope Solo. Lloyd, winner of the Golden Ball at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, scored a hat-trick in the USA’s 5-2 win against Japan in […]
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Sweden-Denmark Headlines Euro 2016 Playoffs
The pairings for the two-game playoffs that will decide Euro 2016’s last four teams were set on Sunday, with Sweden drawing Scandinavian rival Denmark, Norway paired with Hungary, theRepublic of Ireland set to face Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Ukraine drawing Slovenia. Alongside host nation France, the other finalists so far are: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, […]
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Bayern Sets Bundesliga Record for Best Start
With its 1-0 win against Werder Bremen on Saturday, Bayern Munich rolled to its ninth consecutive victory, setting a new Bundesliga record for the best start to a season with a maximum 27 points.The defending Bundesliga champ for the last three seasons is currently seven points ahead of second-place Borussia Dortmund, which won 2-0 at […]
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LVG: Why I Dropped Dutch Duo
Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal on Monday explained his decision to drop Memphis Depay and Daley Blind from his starting lineup as United beat Everton 3-0 on Saturday,explaining that the decision was partly because of the Netherlands’ failure to qualify for Euro 2016 last week. “[My selection] is dependable on the game plan, it […]
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It's Time for a Real Investigation of Blatter, Platini
For the first time since the formal suspension of two of its highest-ranking members, FIFA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) will meet in Zurich on Tuesday. According to PA Sport, the hastily organized “emergency meeting”will cover a number of items, including possibly postponing FIFA’s Feb. 26 presidential election.
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Injured Strootman Agrees New Roma Deal
In a series of post on Facebook, AS Roma’s American president, James Pallotta, on Friday revealed that injured Dutch star Kevin Strootman has signed a new contract with theclub, despite having spent most of the last two years on the sidelines with knee problems. Strootman, 25, has undergone the surgeon’s knife three times now, yet […]
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Santos Seeks Damages for Neymar-Barca Transfer
Brazilian club Santos on Friday demanded a six-month suspension for superstar striker Neymar, claiming that the forward breached transfer conditions when he moved to Barcelona in 2013.According to GloboEsporte, Santos is seeking some $64.8 million in compensation from the 23-year-old Brazilian. Last month, a Brazilian court froze $47 million in assets belonging to the playerover tax […]
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McClaren: Krul Could Cost Us 20 Points
Newcastle coach Steve McClaren on Friday said that the season-ending injury suffered by goalkeeper Tim Krul could end up costing the Magpies 20 points this season. The Dutchinternational, who ruptured his ACL in the Netherlands’ 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday, will miss the rest of the season due to […]
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Mancini: Juve Still the Best
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini believes that Juventus, which his team faces in Turin on Sunday, is still the team to beat, despite the Bianconeri’s current mid-standings position inSerie A. “Give it another ten games and the best teams will emerge,” the former Manchester City boss said of the current standings, which sees Fiorentina first, […]