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England Starting XI Leaks, Shows Rashford, Loftus-Cheek in, Sterling, Alli Out

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England have the proper security measures in place to prevent spying on their training sessions in Repino. However, when Steve Holland, the man who is essentially the number two to England manager Gareth Southgate is carelessly walking around with a team sheet during the portion of the session open to the public, well, things happen. Perhaps now Panama will have an advantage … [Read more...] about England Starting XI Leaks, Shows Rashford, Loftus-Cheek in, Sterling, Alli Out

United, France Star Paul Pogba Draws Widespread Praise in World Cup Win

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Weeks before the World Cup started, Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba said that he had ambitions of bossing this tournament. Two games in that's exactly what he's done as he's been involved in all three of France's goals in their two wins, over Australia and Peru. During the period of World Cup warm up matches, France national team manager Didier Deschamps … [Read more...] about United, France Star Paul Pogba Draws Widespread Praise in World Cup Win

Chelsea Battling Barcelona to Acquire Miralem Pjanic from Juventus

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We're starting to see the first couple sparks before the Chelsea summer transfer window really catches fire. Former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly in line to replace Antonio Conte as manager, and with that transaction the other transfer dominoes will fall. The first domino could be club legend Gianfranco Zola, who has been pegged to join a Sarri led backroom … [Read more...] about Chelsea Battling Barcelona to Acquire Miralem Pjanic from Juventus

Emre Can Finally Completes Transfer from Liverpool to Juventus

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In the words of early '90s R&B star Ce Ce Peniston: "finally, it has happened to me." Emre Can departing Liverpool and joining Juventus is a transfer deal that we all knew was going to happen since April; and honestly, it was a long time coming even before that. The Juventus club website made the following official announcement: … [Read more...] about Emre Can Finally Completes Transfer from Liverpool to Juventus

Fred Officially Announced and Unveiled by Manchester United

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Sixteen days ago Manchester United announced their first transfer addition of the summer, Brazilian midfielder Fred. He arrives from Shakhtar Donetsk for a transfer fee that's being reported by various outlets as being in the neighborhood of €55 million ($69.3 million), with the possibility of rising to €60m with add-ons. At that point, all parties involved had reached an … [Read more...] about Fred Officially Announced and Unveiled by Manchester United

Will Russia Leverage Weak Group Into World Cup Glory?

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By John Verduzco Host nations receive the mercy of the FIFA council, avoiding the grueling qualification process while also landing in soft groups. Initially, Russia 2018 group stage odds listed the nation as +225 underdogs to win Group A, while Uruguay were considered -150 favorites. After a stunning start to the 2018 World Cup, Russia is in the driver’s seat to emerge on … [Read more...] about Will Russia Leverage Weak Group Into World Cup Glory?

Gianfranco Zola Leaves TV Punditry Job Amid Chelsea Links

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It was reported over the weekend that Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola was set to return to the club as an assistant coach under new incoming manager Maurizio Sarri. Well, here we are five days later and there is still no confirmation yet about Sarri, and current Blues manager Antonio Conte remains in his post. As for Zola, his agent says that Chelsea haven't even contacted … [Read more...] about Gianfranco Zola Leaves TV Punditry Job Amid Chelsea Links

Arsenal FC Obtain Lucas Torreira for €30m, Sampdoria Confirms

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Arsenal F.C. now have their third addition of the summer transfer window/Unai Emery era. Sampdoria holding midfielder Lucas Torreira joins Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno and Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner as newly acquired Arsenal players this summer. Torreira, whose arrival was confirmed by Sampdoria club President Massimo Ferrero, comes just one day after … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Obtain Lucas Torreira for €30m, Sampdoria Confirms

Mexico National Team Fans Really Need to Cease the Offensive Chant

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FIFA continues their attempt to crack down on that certain homophobic and bigoted chant that you often hear from a very large contingent of Mexico National Team supporters. Today saw FIFA on Wednesday slap the Mexico Football Federation (FMF) with a $10,000 fine for "discriminatory and insulting chants" directed at Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. If you're not familiar with … [Read more...] about Mexico National Team Fans Really Need to Cease the Offensive Chant