Tag: MLS
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Lampard to sign for New York City FC
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard is set to complete his move to the United States Major League Soccer this week. The 36-year-old Blues favourite bid an emotional farewell to supporters of the west London outfit in June following a 13-year spell as a Chelsea midfielder, and has confirmed he will head State-side join MLS newcomers New…
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Spurs star lifts lid on injury hell
Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend has opened up about his injury nightmare after finally returning to first-team action. The England international played in the 3-3 pre-season draw with MLS outfit Seattle Sounders and came through the contest unscathed, to the relief of the club’s staff and supporters. His superb early-season form in the 2013-14 campaign…
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Brazil star set for MLS move
Unsettled Brazil international striker Robinho has decided his immediate future lies with the United States MLS after spending four seasons – the last two as a fringe player – at troubled Serie A side AC Milan. The 30-year-old moved to the San Siro in 2010 following a two-season stint with Manchester City in the Premier…
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Italians enter race for Spurs target
Tottenham Hotspur target Fabio Quagliarella is reportedly being tracked by Serie A rivals Hellas Verona and Chievo. The Juventus hitman has no shortage of suitors this summer and is widely-expected to depart Turin in the coming weeks. According to Italian source La Stampa, he could yet join Verona as part of the deal which would…
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Kaka exit hits stumbling block
AC Milan playmaker Kaka’s loan switch to Sao Paulo in his homeland has hit a snag, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The Brazil outcast is meant to join the club on a temporary basis before completing his move to MLS franchise Orlando City, and the San Siro giants believed the deal was…
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Italians unlikely to chase Spurs target
Sampdoria have revealed they are not likely to bid for AC Milan striker Alessandro Matri, who is being tracked by Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. Director Ariedo Braida told Tutto Mercato Web his club will probably not attempt to sign the forward, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Fiorentina. He said:…
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Former Arsenal striker wants Zlatan in America
Paris Saint Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted that he could end up playing in the MLS before his playing days come to an end, after speaking to New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry about life in America. The 32-year-old striker has been in superb form for PSG in the past two seasons since…
