Disparaged and yet seemingly indestructible, Gianni Infantino is poised to start a third term at the head of FIFA on Thursday. Infantino is for a second time running unopposed for the presidency of the world soccer’s governing body, which he has led since stepping into the vacuum created by the fall of his predecessor Sepp Blatter […]
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Real Madrid relying on injury-hit Karim Benzema for more European glory
Karim Benzema has formed an essential part of Real Madrid’s Champions League success, but there is doubt over whether his team can rely on him to extend its European domination this season. The French striker’s season has been regularly disrupted by injuries, and although Vinicius Junior is a deadly threat on the left, without Benzema, […]
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia channels Maradona as Napoli eyes Champions League quarterfinals
This past weekend, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lived up to comparisons with icon Diego Maradona with a wonder goal that has Napoli on a high ahead of its Champions League showdown against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Georgian winger has become one of European soccer’s most exciting players after an incredible first season in Naples, during which he has […]
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Man City reign will be judged by Champions League: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola admits his Manchester City tenure will be defined by success in the Champions League no matter how many times his team wins the Premier League. On Tuesday, City faces Bundesliga high-flier RB Leipzig in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 matchup looking to advance to the quarterfinals for a […]
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UEFA Champions League: Simone Inzaghi under pressure as Inter takes away day blues to Porto
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi faces heavy criticism as his team travels to Porto aiming to reach the Champions League quarterfinals and halt a depressing tide of bad results away from home. Friday’s 2-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Spezia was the latest poor effort away from the San Siro and left Inter once again 18 points behind […]
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Iconic Match of the Day goes on without a presenter, pundits or even commentary
Proudly billed by the BBC as “the world’s most famous football show”, Match of the Day tackled the sport’s most controversial moments for nearly 60 years before being thrown into turmoil this week. Gary Lineker, the Match of the Day host, sparked an impartiality controversy by criticizing the British government’s new policy on tackling illegal immigration. […]
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Bundesliga: Bayern sits alone on top after Dortmund drops points in derby
Borussia Dortmund led twice but was held 2-2 by bitter local rival Schalke to lose ground on Bayern Munich, which earlier won 5-3 against Augsburg and ended Saturday two points clear atop the Bundesliga. Kenan Karaman scored Schalke’s second equalizer with 10 minutes left to frustrate visiting Dortmund’s hopes of keeping pace in the title […]
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Dortmund and Schalke's contrasting fortunes on show in 100th Revierderby
When Schalke hosts Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in German soccer’s fiercest derby, the two teams’ contrasting fortunes will be on full display. Dortmund comes into the game challenging for a title, while Schalke is looking for valuable points to avoid a direct return to the second division. On paper, the clash should be an easy victory […]
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Serie A: Napoli aims for quick bounce back in title march
After its march to glory was stalled last weekend, Napoli can get its Serie A title bid back on track when it hosts Champions League-chasing Atalanta on Saturday. Defeat to Lazio meant Napoli’s massive league lead over Inter Milan was cut to 15 points with 13 matches remaining. Inter had the chance to put a […]
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LaLiga: Miserly Barcelona faces Athletic without key defender
Xavi Hernandez’s return to Barcelona as its manager seemed to indicate a return to the club’s flowing possession game in which he thrived in as a player, but his team has instead relied on a watertight defense as it closes in on the Spanish title. Barcelona visits Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as the club bids […]