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Barca, Bilbao to clash in Spanish Cup quarters
MADRID (Reuters) – Holders Barcelona will continue their bid for a fourth King’s Cup triumph in eight years with a quarter-final tie against Athletic Bilbao, the team they have beaten in the final three times since 2009, including a 3-1 success last season. Friday’s draw pitted the record winners, who lost to Real Madrid in […]
Celta poised to sign Chile midfielder Diaz from Hamburg
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish team Celta Vigo are close to completing the signing of experienced Chile midfielder Marcelo Diaz from Bundesliga side Hamburg SV, the La Liga club said. Diaz, 29, who had a stint at Swiss side FC Basel before joining Hamburg in February last year, arrived in Vigo on Thursday for a medical […]
Berahino can leave West Brom at the right price, says Pulis
REUTERS – Unsettled West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, along with every player in the squad, is for sale at the right price, manager Tony Pulis said on Friday. The subject of four failed bids from Tottenham Hotspur during the close season, Berahino vowed never to play for West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace again after […]
Manchester City agree deal for Caceres from Australia’s Central Coast Mariners
REUTERS – Manchester City have agreed to sign Australian midfielder Anthony Caceres from Central Coast Mariners, the A-League club said in a statement on Friday. The 23-year-old will become the Premier League club’s first signing of the January transfer window. Reports in the Australian media have suggested Caceres could be loaned to City’s sister club […]
Liverpool’s Firmino targets consistency after 2-goal haul
Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has said he is keen to emulate his performance in Wednesday's 3-3 Premier League draw with Arsenal.
Howe convinced new recruits will blossom with Cherries
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes his January recruits will play an important role in ensuring the club remain in the Premier League this season.
Watford double up in monthly Premier League awards
Striker Odion Ighalo won the player of the month as Sanchez Flores won the managerial award for Watford.
Aston Villa owner Lerner appoints Hollis as chairman
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner appointed Steve Hollis as a chairman in hopes of turning things around for the struggling team.
Ineligible Wynne now cleared to play for New Zealand
Previously declared ineligible to play, defender Deklan Wynne was cleared to play for New Zealand in the Rio Olympics.
Return of the Saint: Revived Forster targets England spot
REUTERS – Fraser Forster has one eye on reclaiming his place in the England squad for the European Championships but the Southampton goalkeeper insists his main priority is racking up minutes for his club. Forster made his first-team comeback from knee surgery in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Watford after spending nearly 10 months on the […]
West Ham’s Carroll faces month out with hamstring injury
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury.
Atletico, Valencia through to Spanish Cup quarters
Antoine Griezmann scored twice off the bench as Atletico Madrid sealed a place in the King's Cup quarter-finals.
