Orlando City is the second MLS club in a week to bring in someone from Europe to run its soccer operations. It announced the hiring of 53-year-old Portuguese ArmandoCarneiro from Benfica to become its chief soccer officer. Just last week, the Philadelphia Union hired former U.S. international EarnieStewart from Dutch club AZ as its sporting […]
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Irish eyes are smiling on both sides of border
Northern Ireland qualified for a major tournament for the first time since the 1986 World Cup when it Greece, 3-1, to reach the European Championship for the first time. Ireland also beat worldchampion Germany, 1-0, in Dublin on a great night for Irish soccer. Steven Davis scored two goals and JohnMagennis scored the third for […]
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Making a List: All-time Champions League appearances
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas set a UEFA Champions League record when he started in the Portuguese club’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Tuesday. He has played in 152UCL games, one more than former Barcelona midfielder Xavi. UEFA Champions League appearances: 152 *Iker Casillas (Real Madrid 150, Porto 2) 151 Xavi (Barcelona) 142Raul (Real Madrid 130, […]
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Benitez Hails 'Best in the World' Ronaldo
Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez described Cristiano Ronaldo as “the best in the world” after the Portuguese forward netted five goals in Real’s 6-0win at Espanyol on Saturday. Benitez, who controversially compared Ronaldo to teammates Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez during pre-season, clarified those comments bysaying that he and Barcelona striker Lionel Messi stand alone […]
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UCL Draw: New Scheme, Similar Result
Prior to Thursday’s UEFA Champions League group stage draw, several of Europe’s biggest clubs were sweating about the introduction of new seeding rules this season. Instead of seedingteams based on their UEFA coefficient ranking or prior performance in the tournament, UEFA this season guaranteed the champions of Europe’s top seven leagues and the winner of […]
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Forget Neymar, Man United Should Bring Back Ronaldo
If you’ve been following European transfer news, then you might be familiar with Manchester United’s recent interest in Barcelona forward Neymar. According to a report that originated in UK tabloid The Sun, United is prepared topay a world-record 240 million-pounds ($376.6 million) for the Brazilian, who the report claims could be interested in the move […]
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Pepe Signs Real Madrid Extension
Real Madrid center-back Pepe on Friday signed a contract extension with the Spanish giant that commits him to the club until 2017. News of the 32-year-old’s extension followshis long-term center-back partner Sergio Ramos also signing a new contract at Real last week. Pepe joined Madrid from Porto for 30 million euros ($34 million) in 2007, […]
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Juve Signs Alex Sandro From Porto
Juventus on Thursday pulled signed left-back Alex Sandro from FC Porto for 26 million euros ($29 million). Porto confirmed the deal on Thursday morning after Sandro completed a medical atJuventus, after flying to Turin on Wednesday night. The 24-year-old joined the Portuguese club in 2011 and scored three goals in 137 appearances. A Brazil international, […]
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Jimenez Closes in on Benfica Move
Mexico striker Raul Jimenez is in Lisbon taking a medical ahead of his expected move to Benfica, Football Espana reports. The Atletico Madrid player was expected to join West Ham last week,but he missed his flight after his agent, Jorge Mendes, advised him not to sign for the Premier League club. According to the report, […]
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Casilla Joins Real Madrid
Espanyol on Friday agreed a deal for goalkeeper Kiko Casilla to join Real Madrid. The 28-year-old Spain international arrives following the departure of Bernabeu legend Iker Casillasto FC Porto. Casilla will provide competition for Costa Rican Keylor Navas and young Spaniard Fernando Pacheco in the first team. Espanyol will reportedly receive 6 million euros ($6.5million).