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Brian Glanville: Bravo to USA for tackling FIFA’s global corruption
American courts have succeeded where Europeans were too scared to act
American courts have succeeded where Europeans were too scared to actSunday, December 31, 2017
Brian Glanville: Bravo to USA for tackling FIFA’s global corruption
American courts have succeeded where Europeans were too scared to act
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Friday, December 29, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo's Slow Start Sparks Ballon D'Or Race
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Slow Start Sparks Ballon D'Or Race
Two games without a goal is run of the mill for most footballers, but for Cristiano Ronaldo it constitutes a drought.
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Sterling downs Magpies and fires Man City 15 points clear
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Sterling downs Magpies and fires Man City 15 points clear
Newcastle ... 0, Manchester City ... 1: Raheem Sterling fired Manchester City 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League table as they extended their winning run to 18 games at Newcastle.
Lazio edge Fiorentina to reach Coppa Italia semifinals
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Lazio edge Fiorentina to reach Coppa Italia semifinals
ROME -- Lazio remained on course for its second trophy of the season after beating Fiorentina 1-0 on Tuesday to advance the Roman squad to the Italian Cup semifinals.
Captain Senad Lulic scored early on with an expert cut back and angled shot from inside the area.
Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha preserved the advantage by pushing wide a curling shot from Federico Chiesa midway through the second half on Fiorentina's only significant chance.
Coach Simone Inzaghi's side already upset Juventus to win the Italian Super Cup in August and was runner-up to Juventus in last season's Italian Cup.
"This is a competition we believe in," Lazio midfielder Marco Parolo said. "We want to play in another final."
The match was the first of many in Italy this week as part of an experiment of playing during the holidays.
In the semifinals, Lazio will face Inter or AC Milan, who meet in a derby on Wednesday.
In the other quarterfinals next week, Napoli hosts Atalanta and Juventus meets Turin in another derby.
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Captain Senad Lulic scored early on with an expert cut back and angled shot from inside the area.
Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha preserved the advantage by pushing wide a curling shot from Federico Chiesa midway through the second half on Fiorentina's only significant chance.
Coach Simone Inzaghi's side already upset Juventus to win the Italian Super Cup in August and was runner-up to Juventus in last season's Italian Cup.
"This is a competition we believe in," Lazio midfielder Marco Parolo said. "We want to play in another final."
The match was the first of many in Italy this week as part of an experiment of playing during the holidays.
In the semifinals, Lazio will face Inter or AC Milan, who meet in a derby on Wednesday.
In the other quarterfinals next week, Napoli hosts Atalanta and Juventus meets Turin in another derby.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Matter of when Man City wins title and how many records fall
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Matter of when Man City wins title and how many records fall
English soccer has never seen a team so utterly dominant as Manchester City entering the packed Christmas program. There seems little doubt Pep Guardiola will be raising the Premier League trophy for the first time in May. It is just a question of when City will wrap up its third title since 2014, and how […]
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Monday, December 25, 2017
League Cup: Liverpool Rocked, Alli lifts Tottenham Hotspur
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League Cup: Liverpool Rocked, Alli lifts Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester's Shinji Okazaki sent Liverpool crashing out of the League Cup, while Tottenham edged past Barnsley to reach the fourth round on Tuesday.
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Revived Bayern look unstoppable as the Autumn Champions
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Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Revived Bayern look unstoppable as the Autumn Champions
The champions go into the winter break 11 points clear of the Bundesliga's chasing pack
Timo Baumgartl of Stuttgart and Corentin Tolisso of Bayern Muenchen battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Muenchen at Mercedes-Benz Arena on December 16, 2017 in Stuttgart, Germany.
(Photo: TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images)The champions go into the winter break 11 points clear of the Bundesliga's chasing packSaturday, December 23, 2017
Premier League: Six-Goal Manchester City Go Top, Liverpool Held By Burnley
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Premier League: Six-Goal Manchester City Go Top, Liverpool Held By Burnley
Sergio Aguero's hat-trick inspired a 6-0 demolition of Watford.
Friday, December 22, 2017
‘Best in history’ Ronaldo put to test by Messi in ‘clasico’
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‘Best in history’ Ronaldo put to test by Messi in ‘clasico’
BARCELONA, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo has made his claim. Now he has to live up to it. Ronaldo will face Lionel Messi on Saturday for the first time since the Portugal forward declared himself “the best player in the history” of soccer after equaling the Argentine’s five Ballon d’Or awards this month. Basking in the […]
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Is El Clasico Bale's last chance at Real Madrid?
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Is El Clasico Bale's last chance at Real Madrid?
With Real Madrid and Gareth Bale both struggling for form, is El Clasico the last chance for the Welshman to prove he is worthy to be a 'Galactico'?
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Monday, December 18, 2017
Gossip: Man City ready to join chase for Zaha
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Gossip: Man City ready to join chase for Zaha
A chase is on for Wilfried Zaha, David Luiz is an Arsenal target, West Ham plan double signing, plus more.
Paddy Agnew’s Noted from Italy: Top teams feel the effect of European campaign
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Paddy Agnew’s Noted from Italy: Top teams feel the effect of European campaign
For the first time 52 years the top four in Serie A all failed to score
Juventus versus Inter Milan; Ivan Perisic flicks the ball forward in the box
(Photo: Pierpaolo Piciucco/Action Plus via Getty Images)For the first time 52 years the top four in Serie A all failed to scoreSunday, December 17, 2017
Giants do themselves disservice by keeping Davis Webb inactive
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Giants do themselves disservice by keeping Davis Webb inactive
When Sunday’s 30-10 Eagles win over the Giants ends at MetLife Stadium, ask yourself two questions.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson won’t travel with team to face Saints
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Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson won’t travel with team to face Saints
The week after Todd Bowles defended Mo Wilkerson's leadership, the Jets coach said he won't be traveling with the team to New Orleans.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Man City racks up record 15th straight league win
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Man City racks up record 15th straight league win
Another win, another record for rampant Premier League leader Manchester City. And this one might be the most impressive of the lot. By beating Swansea 4-0 on Wednesday, City racked up its 15th straight victory — a feat never achieved in the 129-year history of England’s top division. Second-place Manchester United also won, beating Bournemouth […]
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Wayne Rooney Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink Driving: Reports
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Wayne Rooney Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink Driving: Reports
Last month, Rooney called time on his international football with immediate effect. He took the call on his retirement despite England manager Gareth Southgate telling him he had earned a recall. The 31-year-old scored 53 goals in 119 appearances for England.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Ruby Walsh confident of Cheltenham return after leg break
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Ruby Walsh confident of Cheltenham return after leg break
Ruby Walsh is confident of being fully fit from his broken leg in time to ride at the Cheltenham Festival.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Neymar makes vow to former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi with message after Champions League draw
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Neymar makes vow to former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi with message after Champions League draw
The PSG superstar faces his biggest test away from the Camp Nou in European football against the European champions
Monday, December 11, 2017
What time is the Champions League draw today? TV channel, live stream, seedings and match dates
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What time is the Champions League draw today? TV channel, live stream, seedings and match dates
THE 16 teams left in the Champions League have been confirmed and are now set to learn their fate.
England has become the first country in the competition’s history to have FIVE teams make it to the spring and now Liverpool, Man United, Man City, Chelsea and Spurs will find out their opponents.
The draw for the Champions League last-16 will take place next weekEPA
When is the Champions League draw?
Once the group stages have been finalised the draw will be made for the Champions League last-16.
It will be held on Monday, 11 December in at Uefa HQ in Nyon, Switzerland.
The draw will start at 11am GMT, which is 12pm CET.
What TV channel is showing the Champions League draw?The draw is being shown across the continent.
EuroSport 2 will be providing coverage for UK footy fans.
Their programme will begin at 11am GMT.
You can also follow all the action as the balls are drawn on the SunSport live blog.
Real Madrid have won the competition three out of the last four yearsGetty
When do the Champions League last-16 matches taking place?
Europe’s elite competition will take a break until the new year following this week’s matches.
The eight Champions League last-16 ties will take place over four days.
The first-leg games will take place on 13/14 and 20/21 February with the second-legs held on 6/7 and 13/14 March.
Which teams have qualified for the last 16 and who is seeded?
All sixteen teams have been decided with the group winners seeded and the runners-up unseeded.
Group winners
Manchester United
PSG
Liverpool
Tottenham
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Manchester City
Barcelona
Roma
Runners-up
Basel
Bayern Munich
Chelsea
Juventus
Real Madrid
Sevilla
Shakhtar Donetsk
Porto
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Sunday, December 10, 2017
Sam Allardyce to make first big signing at Everton tying youngster Jonjoe Kenny to new deal
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Sam Allardyce to make first big signing at Everton tying youngster Jonjoe Kenny to new deal
SAM ALLARDYCE will make his first major Everton signing by tying Jonjoe Kenny to a new contract.
The 20-year-old right-back is set to finalise talks on a fresh deal, with his current terms running out at the end of next season.
Sam Allardyce will sign youngster Jonjoe Kenny to a new deal for his first major signing as Everton bossGetty - Contributor
Big Sam will make the youngster a key player after his breakthrough into the first-team this season.
England Under-21 star Kenny started ten matches before last week’s Europa League trip to Apollon Limassol to rest for today’s Merseyside derby.
Kenny, who has been at Goodison since he was nine, has also been impressed with Allardyce’s since taking the reins from David Unsworth, who he worked with in the Academy.
Kenny said: “He has come in with his own ideas and everyone has taken to them.”
Jonjoe Kenny has been at Everton since he was nine and broke into the first-team this seasonGetty - Contributor
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“The backroom staff he has brought in have been brilliant and we’ve kicked on.”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will also be rewarded with a new deal just seven months after he signed a new one.
Calvert-Lewin has been thrust into more first-team action than expected after Everton failed to bring in a new striker in the summer, leading the line in 15 Premier League games and the club want to him reward him for his progress.
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Alaves keeps up momentum with win over Las Palmas
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Alaves keeps up momentum with win over Las Palmas
MADRID — Alaves defeated Las Palmas 2-0 Friday for its second consecutive victory in the Spanish league, moving a step closer to escaping the relegation zone.
Ibai Gomez scored in the 23rd minute and Munir El Haddadi added another in the 55th at Mendizorroza Stadium, helping the hosts reach 18th place in the standings, just ahead of Las Palmas.
Alaves is level on 12 points with Deportivo La Coruna, the first team outside the relegation zone.
"We just have to keep working and keep believing" El Haddadi said.
Alaves was sitting last entering the previous round, before it hired coach Abelardo Fernandez as its third manager of the season.
Abelardo was already in command when Alaves pulled off a thrilling 3-2 win over Girona by scoring three times in the final 20 minute to erase a two-goal deficit.
"They came out with more intensity. We were not expecting it," Las Palmas midfielder Javi Castellano said.
Las Palmas, now two points behind Alaves, had snapped a five-match winless run by defeating Real Betis in the previous round. It remains without a head coach since firing manager Pako Ayestaran last week. Interim coach Paquito Ortiz was on the bench on Friday.
Las Palmas has only four wins in 17 matches this season.
Barcelona has a five-point lead over Valencia at the top.
Friday, December 8, 2017
This Man United XI from the club’s last non-televised FA Cup tie is almost unrecognisable
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This Man United XI from the club’s last non-televised FA Cup tie is almost unrecognisable
When Manchester United drew Derby County at home in the third round of the 2018 FA Cup, fans around the country moaned at the prospect of another televised United game.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Nigel Adkins: Hull City appoint former Southampton and Reading boss
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Nigel Adkins: Hull City appoint former Southampton and Reading boss
Championship strugglers Hull City appoint former Southampton and Reading boss Nigel Adkins as their new head coach.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Messi rests for first hour as Barca beats Sporting in Champions League
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Messi rests for first hour as Barca beats Sporting in Champions League
BARCELONA, Spain — Ernesto Valverde has worked two wonders in his first season in charge of Barcelona. Lionel Messi no longer plays every second of every match, and Barcelona has a defense that matches the caliber of its attack. For a second time, Valverde flouted his predecessors’ policy of playing Messi in practically every match […]
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
This misunderstanding between Crystal Palace fans quickly turned into something hilarious
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This misunderstanding between Crystal Palace fans quickly turned into something hilarious
You’ve got to laugh.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Chapecoense gets Copa Libertadores spot 1 year after tragedy
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Chapecoense gets Copa Libertadores spot 1 year after tragedy
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Chapecoense has secured a spot in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores tournament one year after a plane crash killed 19 of its players.
The southern Brazilian team beat Coritiba 2-1 Sunday with a last-minute winning goal. Chapecoense finished eighth in the local championship and qualified for South America’s most prestigious soccer club tournament in 2018.
Midfielder Elicarlos equalized for Chapecoense and striker Tulio de Melo scored the winner.
Players celebrated in tears at the Arena Conda stadium, where on Wednesday a vigil and a memorial ceremony were held for the 71 victims of the crash in November last year.
Defender Alan Ruschel, one of the survivors of the tragedy, did not play in the match but called Chapecoense’s qualification "amazing."
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Torino, Atalanta draw to miss shot to close in on Europe
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Torino, Atalanta draw to miss shot to close in on Europe
TURIN, Italy — Torino and Atalanta missed the chance to close in on the qualifying positions for European competition as they drew 1-1 in Serie A on Saturday.
They moved level with three other teams and six points below sixth-placed Sampdoria.
Most of the sides above them have played a match less, while fifth-placed Lazio and Samp have two matches in hand.
Torino defender Nicolas N’Koulou scored his first goal in Italian football on the stroke of halftime, heading in Adem Ljajic’s corner.
Josip Ilicic came off the bench for the second half and he had an immediate impact, firing in Andrea Petagna’s through-ball for the equalizer, nine minutes after the break.
Torino players wore a special green kit to mark the one-year anniversary of the plane crash that killed most of the Brazilian team Chapecoense.
Torino, which endured its own air disaster in 1949, normally plays in a maroon kit. A share of the profits from sales of the limited-edition kit will go to families of the victims of the air crash.
On Nov. 28 last year, a plane carrying Chapecoense to the final of the Copa Sudamericana crashed into a hillside near Medellin, Colombia, killing 71 people including 19 players and most of the club’s board and coaching staff.
In Italy, the 1949 Superga air disaster claimed 31 lives, including the "Grande Torino" side that had won five straight league titles.
Jets Insider: Special teams' next challenge Chiefs' Tyreek Hill
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Jets Insider: Special teams' next challenge Chiefs' Tyreek Hill
The Jets' coverage unit will be forced to bounce back this week against perhaps its biggest challenge yet.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Jets DC Kacy Rodgers does little to dispel Tennessee rumors
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Jets DC Kacy Rodgers does little to dispel Tennessee rumors
Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers really doesn't "want to talk about Tennessee."
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