Category: Global
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Blatter throws in the towel, or is he running scared?
Embed from Getty Images Sensational news has come out this afternoon with Sepp Blatter resigning his position as president of FIFA days after being re-elected. This stunning turn of events takes place with football’s governing body in the midst of a corruption storm, with many top-ranking officials being indicted to the US as we reported…
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How will England line-up at the 2018 World Cup?
Embed from Getty Images Tom Burford looks at the potential eleven that will represent England at the 2018 World Cup. Plenty of the current crop will be long gone by the time this tournament comes around. So who will line up in Qatar for England? Joe Hart (GK) He’ll be 31 by the time this…
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The Trailblazer – Story of Alberto Tarantini
Embed from Getty Images Modern day football it is an every day sight to see foreign born footballers playing in British Leagues from all areas of the world, and this no doubt has enriched the leagues with some world class talents, but players from other countries in the football league was not always the case,…
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Preview: Dortmund vs Wolfsburg – German Cup
Embed from Getty Images Waleed Yassin previews Saturday evening’s German Cup clash between Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg. Jurgen Klopp is looking forward tonight to win his second German Cup with Borussia Dortmund in his last match as their manager. The match will also be Sebastian Kehl’s last for Dortmund, with the 35-year-old midfielder set to retire at…
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Six FIFA officials arrested in bribery claim
Embed from Getty Images Six FIFA officials, including the association’s vice-president Jeffrey Webb, have been arrested this morning at the Baur Au Luc hotel in Zurich. This is on the back of an investigation into bribery from, the FBI and the Federal Office of Justice. An operation took place at 8am this morning, in which…
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Xavi set for PSG or Man City loan deal
Embed from Getty Images Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City could seal a loan deal for Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez next season, according to Le Parisien. The former Spanish international called an emotional end to his career with the Camp Nou outfit at the weekend, addressing the club’s fans in their last La Liga game of…
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Benched Man United striker to make Qatar move
Embed from Getty Images Robin van Persie could be set to leave Manchester United for Qatar side Lekhwiya, according to Mail on Sunday. Van Persie has been a far shadow of himself this season at Old Trafford, despite many believing he would prosper under former Netherlands national coach Louis van Gaal. The former Arsenal striker has…
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Chelsea complete signing of Brazilian sensation Nathan
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazilian sensation Nathan, according to the players official instagram account. Nathan, who plays as an attacking midfielder has been impressing a number of top European sides of late after some highly entertaining performances for the Brazil U17 side. The youngster has continued that form into the…
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Chelsea keen to sign Kenedy after failing to seal Nathan deal
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea are hoping to complete a deal for Fluminense striker Kenedy after missing out Nathan. Jose Mourinho’s side had expected to sign 19-year-old Nathan after he completed a medical earlier year but it is now understood that he will instead join Portuguese side Porto. The Blues are amongst a number of other…
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Brazilian starlet forced to join Porto, despite Chelsea medical
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea are set to miss out on Brazilian starlet Nathan after Porto made a better offer to Brazilian club Atletico Paranese. Nathan, who plays as an attacking midfielder has been impressing a number of top European sides of late after some highly entertaining performances for the Brazil U17 side. The youngster…
