Category: Global
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Spurs striker returns to Africa for personal reasons
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been given permission to return home to Africa due to “personal reasons” and will miss the Europa League clash with Besiktas. The Togo international has not played for Spurs since returning from international duty in November, having not been selected in a matchday squad for any of the last…
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Real Madrid make €15m bid for Lucas Silva
Real Madrid are set to sign Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva after officially making a bid for the youngster. Injury problems at Real Madrid have seen Luka Modric, Sami Khedira and most recently James Rodriguez give Carlo Ancelotti a problem in terms of available midfielders. And, the Italian boss is now keen to speed up the…
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Petit blasts French over treatment of Arsenal legend Henry
Emmanuel Petit has accused France of showing a lack of love for Thierry Henry, claiming that the country would be better if had been ‘overrun by Germans’. Henry is set to leave New York Red Bulls having played what looks to be his last game in the MLS Cup at the weekend, though the forward…
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Robbie Keane named 2014 MLS MVP
LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player. The Ireland international beat off New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen and Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins for the award. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa striker Keane scored 19 goals and assisted 14 in his 29 appearances for the Galaxy…
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Ballon D’Or trio announced
The final shortlist for the Ballon D’or award has been announced. The previous shortlist, which featured 23 players, only one of whom was British, was cut down to the remaining three by a committee of football experts from both FIFA and France Football. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer are the final selections to…
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A-League Review: Brisbane hold leaders Perth
Simon Wilderspin brings us all the latest action from the A-League, which saw Melbourne Victory leapfrog Adelaide United and Perth Glory held by Brisbane. BRISBANE 1-1 PERTH GLORY Brazilian Henrique gave new Brisbane Roar coach Frans Thijssen a point in the Dutchman’s first match in charge with an equaliser against Perth Glory four minutes from…
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Pele moved to special care unit
Brazilian legend Pele has been taken to a special care unit at Sao Paulo hospital. The 74-year-old was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein three days ago after suffering a urine infection and has been recovering since. Pele took to Twitter on Thursday after receiving a superb amount of support on the social media…
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Stoke college in scholarship link with PPD
Pro Player Development has joined forces with Stoke-on-Trent College to help develop potential stars of the future, both on and off the field. PPD is a soccer academy based near Stone and they will seek to deliver a 36-week Scholarship Programme to promising young players. Over 25 young footballers will be enrolled on the course…
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Cruzeiro win Brazilian Serie A title
Cruzeiro have clinched their second consecutive Brazilian Serie A title with a 2-1 victory over Goias. Everton Ribeiro struck the winner at the Mineirao stadium Sunday after Samuel had cancelled out Ricardo Goulart’s opener as Cruzeiro secured the championship with two matches to spare. Cruzeiro will be hoping for a Brazilian domestic double on Wednesday,…
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Everton face fight with Fire for Scottish winger
Everton face a battle with Chicago Fire for the signature of Shaun Maloney of Wigan Athletic, according to Daily Mail. Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is keen to spend £500,000 on the Scottish winger, with whom he worked closely with during his time as manager of Wigan Athletic. Maloney, 31, has been in good form of…
