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Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet signs contract extension
LONDON (Reuters) – Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has been handed a contract extension in a strong vote of confidence by the Premier League club that media reports said would keep the Belgian international at Anfield until 2021. “I am very pleased that I can be at Anfield and a part of Liverpool for a long […]
Watford sign Morocco forward Amrabat from Malaga
Watford have signed Morocco international forward Nordin Amrabat from Spanish La Liga side Malaga.
Norwich sign Swiss defender Klose from Wolfsburg
Swiss international defender Timm Klose has joined Norwich City from Germany's Vfl Wolfsburg on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Portugal to face Bulgaria in Euro 2016 warmup
SOFIA (Reuters) – Portugal will host Bulgaria in a friendly match in Lisbon on March 25 as part of the home side’s preparations for the Euro 2016 finals in France, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) said on Monday. Bulgaria, who failed to qualify for Euro 2016, will also travel to neighbouring Macedonia for another friendly […]
Swansea look to Guidolin to guide them out of drop zone
LONDON (Reuters) – Struggling Swansea City appointed Italian Francesco Guidolin as their head coach on Monday with the Welsh club hoping for some Serie A magic to guide them away from the Premier League drop zone. The 60-year-old will have the final say on team selection as he works alongside interim manager Alan Curtis until […]
Law changes will simplify football, says Elleray
Football always has been a relatively simple sport, governed by 17 laws largely unchanged since the 19th century
Leicester to relieve Mahrez of spot-kick duties, says Ranieri
Mahrez will no longer be taking spot-kicks for Leicester City, according to Ranieri
Shelvey draws praise from team mates after solid debut
REUTERS – New signing Jonjo Shelvey has drawn praise from his Newcastle United team mates Moussa Sissoko and Georginio Wijnaldum after the midfielder impressed on debut in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham United. Shelvey, who joined from Swansea City on Tuesday, dominated proceedings against the Hammers, including a delightful 60-yard cross-field ball […]
Infantino upbeat about FIFA vote after winning support in Caribbean
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino says he believes he can win February’s vote to replace Sepp Blatter at the helm of the crisis-hit global football body after picking up what he called major support in the Caribbean. The FIFA election is taking place against the backdrop of a massive […]
Barca waiting on Messi, Suarez before Cup clash
MADRID (Reuters) – Holders Barcelona could be missing two thirds of their prolific attacking trio for Wednesday’s King’s Cup quarter-final, first leg at Athletic Bilbao, when they continue their bid for a fourth triumph in eight years. Lionel Messi had to come off at halftime in Sunday’s 6-0 demolition of the Basque club in La […]
Manchester City’s Pellegrini seeks consistency for title push
REUTERS – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is demanding his side start stringing together wins as they did at the start of the season after poor away form and erratic performances have left them without consecutive league victories since October. Despite picking up just 15 points from 10 games, the poorest away record in the […]
Terry keen to extend Chelsea contract
REUTERS – Chelsea captain John Terry, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, is confident he will extend his stay at the club and the 35-year-old defender brushed aside any concerns he may have lost a yard of pace over the years. “I certainly think I’ll be here next season,” said Terry, […]
