Soccer
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Nestor
@Nestor -
4 days ago
Merseyside Derby? Carlo Ancelotti Would Rather Talk About Crosby
“I have managed superstars — Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic — but they are superstars outside the training ground. The atmosphere outside builds the superstar. In the dressing room, they are exactly the same. At the end, I have to manage people, not players. They a...continued
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Alexander
@Alexander -
5 days ago
France's Soccer Federation Roiled by Workplace Culture Complaints
From the outside, France’s soccer federation has for two years represented its sport’s gold standard: champions at the men’s World Cup in Russia in 2018 and host of the most successful women’s championship in history a year later.But inside the federation, current and for...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
7 days ago
Swiss return frozen $40 mln to South American soccer federation - Reuters
ZURICH, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Swiss authorities have seized around $40 million in funds frozen in Swiss bank accounts amid soccer corruption investigations and are returning the money to South American soccer confederation CONMEBOL, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.The ...continued
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Giles
@Giles -
7 days ago
In England, Virus Restrictions Close Some Doors but Leave Others Ajar
The primary problem with the web of rules and diktats, though, is all the holes in it. Jeff Hutton, the general manager of Bromley — condemned to play without fans — said his club was focusing on how to staunch the financial damage from playing in an empty stadium. “It co...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
8 days ago
Play Hard. Have Fun. Don’t Touch Anyone.
You’re still not allowed to touch the ball with your hands.But in many other important ways, the soccer being played by Massachusetts high schools this fall differs significantly in shape and form from the soccer known and played around the rest of the world.No physical c...continued
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
9 days ago
Soccer-Arsenal a long way from being title contenders, says Arteta - Reuters UK
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v West Ham United - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - September 19, 2020. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Pool via REUTERS/Will Oliver(Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is pleased with his team’s start to the Pr...continued
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Pablo
@Pablo -
12 days ago
Can Democracy Work at Barcelona, or Anywhere in Soccer?
And for the most part, it works. German clubs are stable. Few live beyond their means. The boom-and-bust economics of England and Italy, say, are unthinkable. Fans’ rights are protected, their voices heard. Games are held in sleek, modern stadiums. Television’s influence ...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
13 days ago
A Deep Pool of Soccer Talent Is Drying Up. Why?
Ángel Di María never went home. The summer of 2007 had been a good one. He was 19, and had spent a month or so in Canada, representing his country in the under-20 World Cup. He had excelled, scoring three times, and so had his team: Just as in 1995, 1997, 2001 and 2005, A...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
13 days ago
Soccer-Manchester United humiliated as Mourinho's Spurs win 6-1 at Old Trafford - Reuters UK
MANCHESTER, England, Oct 4 (Reuters) - A shambolic Manchester United suffered a club record-equalling defeat in the Premier League era as they crashed to a 6-1 loss at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Son Heung-min and Harry Kane each scored twice for Spurs while Unite...continued
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Manley
@Manley -
13 days ago
Soccer-Fulham director Khan promises new signings after Villa loss - Reuters India
Sept 29 (Reuters) - Fulham director Tony Khan has apologised to supporters following Monday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat by Aston Villa and vowed to bring in new players to boost their chances of staying up.Fulham, who were promoted after winning the Championship playoff f...continued
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Geovany
@Geovany -
13 days ago
Soccer-Liverpool's Alisson suffers shoulder injury, out of Brazil qualifiers - Reuters India
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has injured his shoulder in training and will be out for several weeks, his coach Juergen Klopp said on Sunday before his side’s Premier League match at Aston Villa.Klopp predicted Aliss...continued
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Maureen
@Maureen -
14 days ago
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Manchester City sign Portugal defender Dias from Benfica - Reuters India
(Reuters) - Manchester City have completed the signing of Portugal defender Ruben Dias on a six-year deal from Benfica, the Premier League club said on Tuesday as they moved to strengthen their defence two days after a 5-2 home defeat by Leicester City.Portugal's player R...continued
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Anderson
@Anderson -
14 days ago
Soccer-Hughton replaces Lamouchi as Nottingham Forest manager - Reuters India
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Nottingham Forest appointed former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton as manager on Tuesday, shortly after dismissing Sabri Lamouchi following a losing start to the new season.Hughton, 61, returns to management for the first time since leaving...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
15 days ago
Jorge Mendes Was Deadline Day's Big Winner
The soccer economy is reeling. Every week there appears to be a new, dizzying figure highlighting the financial crunch the industry is facing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. More than $115 million in losses at Barcelona alone. Hundreds of millions more in rebates...continued
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Nelson
@Nelson -
16 days ago
Soccer-La Liga talking points - Reuters UK
MADRID, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Talking points from the weekend in La LigaCAN COURTOIS’ SAVES HAND MADRID ANOTHER TITLE?It is often said that league titles are won by defences but in the case of Real Madrid, the phrase could be boiled down to the goalkeeper, namely a Thibaut Co...continued
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Allene
@Allene -
17 days ago
Soccer-Liverpool boss Klopp not anticipating any further arrivals - Reuters India
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Liverpool - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 20, 2020 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp during the warm up before the match Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan(Reuters) - Liverpool will not make further additio...continued
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Kristina
@Kristina -
17 days ago
Soccer-Fans on best behaviour at Super Cup spectator 'pilot run' - Reuters
* 15,500 spectators allowed in 67,000-seat arena* Sparse crowd quieter than normal but atmosphere festive* Hungary, UEFA to evaluate match impact on COVID-19 infections* Bayern Munich beat Sevilla 2-1 to win Super CupBUDAPEST, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The European Super Cup ga...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
17 days ago
Soccer-Man Utd working hard in the transfer market, says Solskjaer - Reuters India
(Reuters) - Manchester United’s transfer window has not gone according to plan, but the Premier League club is working hard to bring in new players, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.United has made just one signing in the close season, with Dutch midfielder Donny van...continued
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Elian
@Elian -
19 days ago
Soccer-United earn dramatic win at Brighton with late Fernandes penalty - Reuters India
BRIGHTON, England, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Manchester United beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 away in the Premier League on Saturday after an incredible finale in which Bruno Fernandes struck the winning goal from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time.Neal ...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
19 days ago
Soccer-Caligiuri leads Augsburg to stunning 2-0 win over Dortmund - Reuters UK
BERLIN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Bundesliga title hopefuls Borussia Dortmund suffered a blow in a 2-0 defeat at Augsburg on Saturday, surrendering without a fight as Daniel Caligiuri set up the first goal and scored the second in his 300th league game.Despite Dortmund having c...continued
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Kari
@Kari -
19 days ago
Soccer-Duke strikes late to send Al Taawoun into Champions League last 16 - Reuters UK
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Mitchell Duke scored the winner four minutes from time to send Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun into the last 16 of the Asian Champions League at the expense of Qatari champions Al Duhail in Doha on Thursday.The Australian striker, his head swathed in bandage...continued
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Assunta
@Assunta -
19 days ago
Soccer-Serie A sets Sept. 30 bid deadline for media rights unit - sources - Reuters
MILAN/LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Serie A has asked buyout funds racing for a stake in its media rights business to submit their final offers by Sept. 30 as Italy’s top soccer league scramble to wrap up the process, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.Two rival ...continued
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Elaina
@Elaina -
20 days ago
Soccer-Macclesfield Town expelled from National League - Reuters India
Sept 29 (Reuters) - Macclesfield Town have been expelled from the National League four days before the start of the 2020-21 season after receiving a court winding-up order, the fifth tier of English soccer said on Tuesday.Macclesfield were relegated from the fourth tier a...continued
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Hank
@Hank -
21 days ago
Soccer-Leicester in talks with Roma for Under, says Rodgers - Reuters India
Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Lecce - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 23, 2020 AS Roma's Cengiz Under scores their first goal REUTERS/Alberto Lingria/Files(Reuters) - Leicester City are hoping to complete a move for AS Roma winger Cengiz Under to add a new...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
23 days ago
Soccer-Premier League talking points - Reuters India
(Reuters) - Talking points from Sunday’s Premier League matches:FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v AFC Bournemouth - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - February 22, 2020 General view of the Premier League logo on a match ball before the match REUTERS/Phil...continued
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