Confederations Cup

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Winning opener Confed Cup a ‘must’ for Brazil

Luiz Felipe Scolari during a press conference BRASILIA, Brazil  ●  Brazil will be playing for more than a victory when it faces Japan in the Confederations Cup opener on Saturday. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Friday that a victory in the first match will be crucial to winning the support of demanding home fans and to put the squad on the right track for its fourth title in the World Cup warm-up tournament. "It's fundamental to win this match and that's what I've been telling the Continue Reading→

News

Torres and Mourinho to hold talks

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has said he is to hold talks with new manager Jose Mourinho during the summer as to whether he has a future at Stamford Bridge or not. The Spaniard hasn’t enjoyed the best spell of his career with the Blues in terms of personal form as his goals-per-game ratio isn’t anywhere near what it has been in the past, but he has won a number of trophies – including the Champions League in 2012. Speculation over his future won’t go away though and Barcelona Continue Reading→

Carla's Corner

Please, wrap Modric and Van Persie up and send them on their way

by Carla Boers admin

Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk looks stunned while he gets lectured by Van Persie after he was being substituted during the World Cup in South Africa COMOX, BC   ●   First it was Fabregas who revolted so in the end he could play for his first love Barcelona, right now Robin van Persie and Luka Modric are pulling a ‘Fabregas’ to force a transfer from respectively Arsenal and  Tottenham Hotspur. Both players claim they want to move on to other teams to win ‘silver Read more→

Touch Line

ONE World Sports to carry all Cosmos NASL games

NEW YORK, NY   ●   ONE World Sports, the national sports network with world-class events…

State Farm® sponsor 2013 Gold Cup

MIAMI, Fla.  ●   The Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and…

Bolton drop new sponsorship deal

BOLTON, England   ●    English football club Bolton Wanderers have dropped plans for a shirt…


UEFA Under 21

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Spain secure first place Group B

Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates PETAH TIQWA, Israel   ●    Defending champions Spain made it three wins out of three in Israel as they beat the Netherlands 3-0 to secure first place in Group B and set up a semi-final meeting with Norway. Julen Lopetegui's men had struck late winners in their two previous fixtures but this time they took a grip on the game early at a lively Ha Moshava Stadium, with Álvaro Morata – scoring for the third game running – and Isco putting them two Continue Reading→

Transfers

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Reds complete Varela deal

MANCHESTER, England  ●  Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela has completed his move to Manchester United. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract. Varela impressed in a two-week trial at Carrington in May and will now vie with Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez (signed in September 2012 but loaned to Wigan Athletic shortly afterwards) to become the 11th South American to make a first-team appearance for the Reds. The defender, who will represent Uruguay at the Under-20 World Continue Reading→

MLS

sounderswin

Injuries hurt Whitecaps badly in Seattle

SEATTLE, Wa. ●   There’s an argument that the Vancouver Whitecaps traded Alain Rochat two days too early at the very least. Rochat had lost his starting gig at left fullback to Jordan Harvey, and considering he was the eighth highest-paid player on the team, he was too pricey to keep Read more→

Mourinho hits Ronaldo with parting shot

Mourinho hits Ronaldo with parting shot LONDON, England   ●   New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits his relationship with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo became strained during his final days at the Bernabeu. Mourinho, newly appointed at Stamford Bridge but still currently 7/2…

Neymar adds Brazilian flavour to Barca

Neymar adds Brazilian flavour to Barca BARCELONA, Spain   ●    Neymar completed his move to Barcelona Monday in a deal that unites the Brazil star with Lionel Messi in a formidable attacking partnership. Neymar signed a five-year contract with club president Sandro…

Barcelona bids farewell to Eric Abidal

Barcelona bids farewell to Eric Abidal BARCELONA, Spain   ●  Barcelona polished off its Spanish league title by equaling the record of 100 points with a 4-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, the final day of the season that featured several farewells led…

Ribery and Van Buyten longer at Bayern

Ribery and Van Buyten longer at Bayern MUNICH, Germany   ●   Franck Ribery and Daniel Van Buyten have put pen to paper on extension deals with Bayern Munich, the club has confirmed. The French winger, who has been at the Allianz Arena…

Bayern 17 points clear after draw Dortmund

Bayern 17 points clear after draw Dortmund BERLIN, Germany  ●    Defending champions Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 draw at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday as leaders Bayern Munich finished the weekend a massive 17 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.…

Master-class Bayern Munich

Master-class Bayern Munich MUNICH, Germany   ●   A much-changed FC Bayern Munich ran SV Werder Bremen ragged to continue their seemingly unstoppable march towards the Bundesliga title, opening up an 18-point lead at the league summit thanks to a 6-1…

Stekelenburg to Fulham

Stekelenburg to Fulham LONDON/ROME  ●   AS Roma’s sporting director Franco Baldini has confirmed that the Italian club have agreed a deal with Fulham for goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. The Roma and Dutch national goalkeeper could complete the move by the…

Balotelli livid about drug accusations

Balotelli livid about drug accusations ROME, Italy   ●   Italy and AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has hit out at the “incredible lies” of a mafia informant who accused the former Manchester City player of being a drug dealer. Italy…

Napoli lose valuable points

Napoli lose valuable points MILAN, Italy  ●   Udinese stalled Napoli’s Serie A title challenge with a scoreless draw on Monday as Lazio reclaimed third place from AC Milan with a 2-0 win over Pescara thanks to a pair of sublime…

Feyenoord dreams of Dutch title

Feyenoord dreams of Dutch title ROTTERDAM, Netherlands   ●   Teenager Jean-Paul Boetius struck twice as Feyenoord won 3-0 at NEC Nijmegen on Sunday to stay involved in the Dutch title race. With 50 points from 25 games, third-placed Feyenoord are three…

Steve McClaren quits FC Twente

Steve McClaren quits FC Twente ENSCHEDE, Netherlands   ●    Former England manager Steve McClaren stepped down as coach of Dutch football club Twente Enschede on Tuesday after a six-match winless streak. “The club is bigger than any one individual and…

Feyenoord back in title race

Feyenoord back in title race ROTTERDAM, Netherlands   ●    Feyenoord came back from a goal down to beat Eredivisie league leader PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Sunday and gain valuable ground in the tight Dutch title race. The Feyenoord fightback put the…

Monaco snatches Falcao

Monaco snatches Falcao MONTE CARLO, Monaco   ●    The news that one of the world’s most sought-after strikers Radamel Falcao has moved to Monaco, who are not even in European competition next season, will have many fans scratching…

Dream debut Beckham at PSG

Dream debut Beckham at PSG PARIS, France  ●    David Beckham made an immediate impression on his Paris Saint-Germain debut in the Ligue 1 leaders’ clash against arch-rivals Marseille on Sunday with a cheeky piece of skill creating the second goal in…

Beckham set for PSG debut against Marseille

Beckham set for PSG debut against Marseille PARIS, France  ●   Former England captain David Beckham could start when his new French side Paris St Germain host big rivals Olympique Marseille on Sunday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said. The 37-year-old, who has not played since…

US soar to top Hexagonal

US soar to top Hexagonal

SEATTLE, Wa. ●   Jurgen Klinsmann’s USA shot to the top of the CONCACAF qualifying Hexagonal for the 2014…

Mourinho hits Ronaldo with parting shot

Mourinho hits Ronaldo with parting shot

LONDON, England   ●   New Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits his relationship with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo became…

Highlights
  • West Ham get their Man

    West Ham get their Man

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  • Winning opener Confed Cup a ‘must’ for Brazil

    Winning opener Confed Cup a ‘must’ for Brazil

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  • Pellegrini the new ‘engineer’ of City

    Pellegrini the new ‘engineer’ of City

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  • Dress rehearsal World Cup start Saturday

    Dress rehearsal World Cup start Saturday

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  • Denmark humiliated by Armenia

    Denmark humiliated by Armenia

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  • US soar to top Hexagonal

    US soar to top Hexagonal

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  • Argentina has to wait

    Argentina has to wait

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  • Socceroos thump Jordan

    Socceroos thump Jordan

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  • England leaves in disgrace

    England leaves in disgrace

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  • Late drama between Italy and Norway

    Late drama between Italy and Norway

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