“We are all pleased for Napoli’s success which will bring honor to our region and great joy for people. But the celebrations must remain within the limits of civil behavior.” — Vesuvius park commissioner Raffaele De Luca, asking that Napoli fans stay away from the volcano that famously erupted in AD79 when it destroyed the […]
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Naples parties like 'Rio Carnival'
When Napoli won its first Serie A title in 1987, Naples partied for weeks to honor the team that brought soccer glory to the much-maligned southern Italian metropolis. Few know that better than Ottavio Bianchi, the man who was at the helm of the iconic Napoli team spearheaded by Diego Maradona and saw first hand […]
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Bundesliga: 'Extremely bitter' Dortmund result hands Bayern title advantage
Borussia Dortmund handed the advantage in the Bundesliga title race back to Bayern Munich on Friday after being held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Bochum. Bochum, who sit one spot and just two points above the relegation zone, scored after just five minutes, Anthony Losilla unleashing a screamer from outside the box. Dortmund hit […]
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Bundesliga: Title hopes for Dortmund go through neighboring Bochum
Borussia Dortmund travels 12 miles to local rival Bochum on Friday, knowing a win will take it one step closer to a first Bundesliga title in over a decade. Dortmund sits one point clear of Bayern Munich atop the standings with five matches to play, three of which are at home in front of the […]
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Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' De Bruyne and Haaland
Pep Guardiola labeled Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as “extraordinary” after the Manchester City stars destroyed Arsenal in a 4-1 victory that put the champions in control of the Premier League title race. De Bruyne was at his masterful best as he put City ahead with a lung-bursting run and cool finish. The Belgium […]
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What They're Saying: Aleksander Ceferin
“Americans are ready to pay this amount for the best [gesturing high with his hand] and nothing for the less.” — UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, raising the possibility that the Champions League final could be staged in the United States in order for the governing body to capitalize on European soccer’s popularity in the United […]
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Man City's Grealish comes good to win over Guardiola
England’s most expensive ever player is beginning to live up to his price tag as Manchester City is getting the Jack Grealish it spent £100 million ($124 million) for after a frustrating first season at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola‘s men are closing in on a potential treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup titles […]
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Arsenal on the ropes
Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City on Wednesday has been circled for months as a potentially decisive date in the Premier League title race, but the Gunners must now wrestle back a huge swing in momentum toward the defending champions. Mikel Arteta‘s men travel to the Etihad five points clear at the top of the table, […]
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FIFA Diploma: Legends back in classroom with eye on soccer's levers of power
Fabio Cannavaro, John Terry and Tim Cahill are among the former soccer stars swapping the locker room for the classroom on a course hoping to put more players in positions of power. The FIFA Diploma in Club Management is in its second year and aims to teach “the latest practical know-how and insights” on how to […]
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Bundesliga: Dortmund goes on top after Bayern 'knockout'
Borussia Dortmund went top of the Bundesliga after a 4-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, making the most of Bayern Munich’s earlier 3-1 loss at Mainz on Saturday. A double from Dutch forward Donyell Malen and goals from English teenager Jude Bellingham and veteran Mats Hummels snared the three points for Dortmund, setting up a […]