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Sheikh may revisit World Cup bid processes if he wins vote
LONDON (Reuters) – Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa could revisit the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups if he wins next month’s FIFA presidential election and previous “wrongful conduct” has been proven. World soccer’s governing body is facing criminal investigations in Switzerland and the United States, where 41 soccer officials and […]
AC Milan call up striker Balotelli
REUTERS – AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli got a much-needed call up for the upcoming Coppa Italia quarter-final against Carpi after being on the sidelines for more than three months with injuries. The club named the 25-year-old Balotelli in their 23-man squad for the Carpi game, their website (www.acmilan.com) showed. The striker, who underwent surgery […]
Martinez still backs keeper Howard, but doubts remain
REUTERS – Everton manager Roberto Martinez has offered his backing to under-pressure goalkeeper Tim Howard but said it was impossible to say whether the 36-year-old would still be at the Merseyside club next season. American stalwart Howard, who has made more than 300 appearances for the club since joining in 2007, has received ironic cheers […]
Soccer’s scandal-plagued FIFA dumps its once-powerful secretary general
By Joshua Franklin ZURICH (Reuters) – World soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday it had fired Secretary General Jerome Valcke, a move that comes amid alleged corruption involving World Cup ticket sales and a number of swirling scandals at the sport’s governing authority “The FIFA Emergency Committee decided, on 9 January 2016, to dismiss Jerome […]
Slick United show some razzle-dazzle at last
By Tony Jimenez LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United finally produced a swashbuckling display worthy of their great name in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday, former Old Trafford favourites Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand said. “Boring, boring United” suddenly became “scoring, scoring, United” as Louis van Gaal’s men threw caution to the […]
Roma sack Garcia as Spalletti waits in wings
ROME (Reuters) – AS Roma have sacked manager Rudi Garcia, the Serie A club said on Wednesday after a run of poor results left them off the pace in the title race. The club are close to appointing Luciano Spalletti for a second spell in the Italian capital, according to media reports. Spalletti, who coached […]
Aubameyang says in no rush to leave Dortmund
BERLIN (Reuters) – African Footballer of the Year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in no rush to leave Borussia Dortmund and remains committed to helping his side try and reel in Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. The Gabon striker beat Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure to the prestigious prize last week, fanning speculation he would now be snapped […]
Barcelona’s Neymar to appear in court as defendant in fraud case
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona forward Neymar has been ordered to appear in a Spanish court next month as one of the defendants in a fraud case brought by Brazilian investment fund DIS. The firm alleges it was the victim when Barca signed the player, third in the latest world football player of the year poll, […]
Rooney laments dropped points despite return to form
LONDON (Reuters) – Wayne Rooney was in no mood to celebrate moving closer to a goal-scoring milestone with a double blast in the 3-3 draw at Newcastle United on Tuesday, the striker instead admitting he was frustrated his side had failed to secure the win. “After going 2-0 up we were in control of the […]
‘Versatile’ Alli similar to Pogba, says Spurs’ Pochettino
REUTERS – Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has the potential to be as good as Juventus star Paul Pogba, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. Pogba was named the youngest member of FIFA’s team of the year on Monday, alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The 19-year-old Alli, who extended his contract […]
Villa will gain more confidence after victory, says Garde
REUTERS – Aston Villa will gain some confidence from their hard-fought 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday which brought an end to their dismal 19-game winless run, manager Remi Garde said. Villa secured a rather fortuitous three points after defender Joleon Lescott’s 58th-minute header was allowed to squirm through his grasp by […]
Southampton’s Pelle has recovered from knee injury – Koeman
REUTERS – Southampton striker Graziano Pelle is returning to full fitness after missing the club’s last four games with a knee injury and could play against Watford in the Premier League on Wednesday, manager Ronald Koeman said. The Italy international is the south coast club’s top scorer with 11 goals in all competitions, but has […]
