Soccer News
Thiago Silva: Ancelotti likely to return to Milan
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 22:22
The Italian, who was sacked by Real Madrid last week, is set to decide on Wednesday whether to rejoin the Rossoneri
Sports Briefing | Soccer: South African Denies Bribe
The New York Times - 1 Jun 2015 05:57
Danny Jordaan acknowledged that South Africa had paid out $10 million in 2008 but denied that the money had been in any way a bribe to FIFA.
In England, Qatar Faces Northern Ireland in a Most Unusual Match
The New York Times - 1 Jun 2015 05:04
Qatar's first match in Britain had poor timing, as it came in the wake of the FIFA corruption scandal that was partly related to Qatar's disputed victory in bidding for the 2022 World Cup.
Transfer Talk: Man Utd close in on Schneiderlin
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 02:00
The Southampton midfielder, who nearly joined Arsenal last summer, is one of Louis van Gaal's top targets in the upcoming transfer window
'Lacazette to Liverpool rumours are trash'
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 01:34
With Brendan Rodgers' men not having qualified from the Champions League, Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas has blasted their chances of signing the striker
Zamparini: Juventus will pay €32m for Dybala
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 23:49
The Palermo chief says the attacker's move to Turin is "a bargain", reiterating his belief that the striker "is the new Lionel Messi"
Blatter's Top FIFA Deputy Is Said to Have Transferred Money Central to Bribery Case
The New York Times - 1 Jun 2015 23:30
Law enforcement officials said that Mr. Valcke, FIFA's secretary general, is the person who prosecutors say made a 2008 bank transfer to a soccer official accused of taking a bribe.
Cavani: I know nothing about Juventus interest
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 23:03
The Uruguayan has reportedly been targeted by the Italian champions but he insists that he has not been sounded out by the Old Lady
Karlsruher 1 Hamburg 2 (2-3 agg): Muller strike ensures survival
Soccer News - 1 Jun 2015 22:51
Hamburg secured Bundesliga survival in a play-off for the second year in a row as they came from behind to beat Karlsruher. […]
Wilshere: I look up to Ozil
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 22:46
The German starred in Arsenal's 4-0 rout of Aston Villa in the FA Cup final and the England midfielder also had words of praise for Alexis Sanchez
FIFA's Valcke cancels trip to Women's World Cup in Canada
Miami Herald - 1 Jun 2015 22:36
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has canceled his trip to Canada for the opening of the Women's World Cup in the wake of an ongoing investigation into soccer corruption. …
Blatter to travel to America
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2015 22:32
Sepp Blatter will visit the United States to attend next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament, FIFA has confirmed.
Hamburg secure dramatic survival
Sky Sports - 1 Jun 2015 22:25
Hamburg narrowly avoided a first-ever relegation after a dramatic late fightback saw them beat Karlsruhe 3-2 on aggregate in the relegation play-off.
Karlsruher 1-2 Hamburg (2-3 agg): Muller strike ensures survival
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 21:58
The visitors avoided being relegated for the first time, with Marcelo Diaz netting a late leveller before the striker bagged an extra-time winner
Morata: I'll shoot down Barcelona for Real Madrid!
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 21:51
The Spain international dumped the Blancos out in the semi-finals and now wants to make amends by upsetting their great rivals
CONCACAF official Sanz banned by FIFA
Soccer News - 1 Jun 2015 21:29
CONCACAF general secretary Enrique Sanz has been provisionally banned from all football-related activity by football’s lead governing body FIFA. Jeffrey […]
Koeman must strengthen Southampton attack for Europa League - McMenemy
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 21:22
The Saints qualified for Europe following Arsenal's 4-0 rout of Aston Villa in the FA Cup and their former manager feels they need new faces to cope with the greater workload
Allegri: team character will help Juventus against Barcelona
Miami Herald - 1 Jun 2015 21:08
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes his team's strength of character could be the deciding factor in Saturday's Champions League final against Barcelona. …
Soccer beats baseball in game of Cuban detente
Miami Herald - 1 Jun 2015 21:02
In a landmark act of sports diplomacy, soccer's New York Cosmos on Tuesday become the first U.S. professional team to play in Cuba since Presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama announced their countries planned re-establ...
Chiellini: There'd be no wondergoal for god-like Messi in Italy
Goal.com - 1 Jun 2015 20:58
The centre-backs says that while the Argentine is "the best player of the last 30 years" he wouldn't be as prolific if he played in Serie A
Sepp Blatter, FIFA facing more criticism this week
Miami Herald - 1 Jun 2015 20:27
In the House of Commons, they're calling for Sepp Blatter's head. And even inside the FIFA president's own executive committee, there is the threat of resignation. …
Gourvennec shuns admirers with Guingamp extension
Soccer News - 1 Jun 2015 20:24
In-demand coach Jocelyn Gourvennec has signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him with Guingamp until the end of […]