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“That Was an Embarrassment for the United States” – Seattle Sounders’ Historic Night Ruined After Last Moment Heartbreak by African Giants Baffles Soccer World

Soccer fans are shocked and disappointed after a very underwhelming performance by Seattle Sounders in the club world cup.
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Is VAR the Way Forward in Football?

Football is about to see a massive revolution. VAR is about to change the game forever. Read everything you need to know about it here.
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Football Headers ‘Damage the Brain’: Myth or Fact?

Medical evidences demonstrate that football headers can cause damage to the brain in football players especially as the ball moves at high rates of speed .
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Madrid set new spanish record under Zinedine Zidane

Madrid have surpassed the Spanish record for most unbeaten games in a row with a 3-3 draw against Sevilla in the Copa Del Rey round of 16.
Madrid set new spanish record under Zinedine Zidane

The Top 5 Football Players in 2016

As 2016 comes to an end, who were the best five football players this year?
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Madrid’s Depth in Squad the key for Zinedine Zidane

It has been a great start to the season for Real Madrid. But do the Spanish giants have the depth in the squad required to cross the finish line.
Madrid’s Depth in Squad the key for Zinedine Zidane

River count their losses, Barca count their titles

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – While Barcelona pondered how to jam yet more silverware into their trophy cabinet, River Plate were counting their losses after Sunday’s Club World Cup final defeat, which emphasised the difference between club football in Europe and the rest of the world. Success for a big European club tends to breed more […]
River Plate v FC Barcelona – FIFA Club World Cup Final

A victory created the unique Barca way, says Luis Enrique

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Barcelona’s Club World Cup title is a victory for the club’s unique and stylish way of doing things, coach Luis Enrique said after they beat River Plate 3-0 in the final on Sunday. “If there is something that these players and this club have shown, it is their unlimited hunger to win […]
River Plate v FC Barcelona – FIFA Club World Cup Final

Barcelona sweep to another title in one-sided contest

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Barcelona swept to the Club World Cup title by outclassing South American champions River Plate 3-0 on Sunday, with Luis Suarez scoring twice after Lionel Messi had broken the deadlock in a one-sided contest. There was a hint of handball about Messi’s goal, although it did not appear to be intentional, as […]
River Plate v FC Barcelona – FIFA Club World Cup Final

Barcelona v River Plate: Talking Points

Lionel Messi broke the deadlock and Luis Suarez scored twice in the second half to give Barcelona a typically emphatic 3-0 win over River Plate in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. EssentiallySports brings you the main talking points of the match. Intense Pressing from the South American club: River Plate displayed the typical […]
River Plate v FC Barcelona – FIFA Club World Cup Final

Messi, Neymar to start Club World Cup final

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi and Neymar were both named in Barcelona’s starting line-up for the Club World Cup final against River Plate on Sunday. Argentine Messi had been doubtful after missing Thursday’s semi-final against Guangzhou Evergrande because of a kidney stone, while Brazilian Neymar had also missed the 3-0 win over the Asian champions […]
Barcelona’s Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atletico Madrid’s during their Spanish first division soccer match at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid

Messi, Neymar still doubtful for Club World Cup final

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi and Neymar are still doubtful for the Club World Cup final against River Plate, coach Luis Enrique told reporters on Saturday. Messi missed Thursday’s semi-final against Guangzhou Evergrande because of pain casued by a kidney stone and Neymar was recovering from a small strain in his adductor muscle. […]
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