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Campbell’s attitude proves Arsenal right to keep him – Wenger

REUTERS – Arsene Wenger has praised winger Joel Campbell’s attitude after his goal in Saturday’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Sunderland offered further proof that Arsenal made the right decision to keep the Costa Rica international at the club. Campbell wanted to leave at the end of last season after making just four Premier League […]
Arsenal’s manager Wenger reacts as he waits to introduce substitute Campbell during their English Community Shield match against Manchester City in London

The Busby Babes Story – Part 1

The incredible story of will, and grit by Matt Busby and his babes re-defined the word comeback and showcased the world, what Manchester United are made of. That a club can defy bankruptcy, destruction, war and tragedy to give itself a new beginning. And everyone else- A new hope.
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Scholes more impressed with Man Utd’s draw at Newcastle

Former England and Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, offered a few rare words of praise for his former team after their tie against Newcastle.
Former Manchester United player Scholes stands next to a team emblem before their English Premier League soccer match against Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester

Garde relieved to finally end his Villa drought

LONDON (Reuters) – Manager Remi Garde breathed a huge sigh of relief after finally getting his first Premier League victory as manager of rock bottom Aston Villa with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday. The only goal arrived in the 58th minute when Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey allowed a header from former England […]
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Barclays Premier League

West Ham manager Bilic hails ‘top class’ Payet

LONDON (Reuters) – West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic described Dimitri Payet as “top class” after the playmaker underlined his importance to the club by inspiring a 3-1 Premier League comeback victory at Bournemouth on Tuesday. Playmaker Payet, signed from Olympique Marseille in the close season, was one of the key figures in the London […]
AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United – Barclays Premier League

Draw felt like a defeat for United says Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said a 3-3 draw at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday felt like a defeat.
Newcastle United v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Aston Villa win at last, Rooney-inspired United held

Aston Villa beat Crystal Palace to win for the first time since August while a late goal earned a draw for Newcastle United against Manchester United.
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace – Barclays Premier League

FIFA Ballon d’Or Awards: Conflicts Explained

Disagree with the Ballon d'Or and Team of the Year decisions? Find out why the system is faulty.
FIFA Ballon d’Or Awards

Deportivo dumped out of King’s Cup by second tier Mirandes

Second division Mirandes caused an upset by knocking Deportivo La Coruna out of the King's Cup on Tuesday.

Telefonica acquires more soccer TV rights in 2.4 billion euro deal

MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish telecoms group Telefonica said on Tuesday its pay TV division had reached a 2.4 billion-euro ($2.60 billion) deal with rival Mediapro that will allow it to offer clients more La Liga and Champions League soccer matches for several seasons. Telefonica’s DTS unit, which had already won the rights to show some […]
A reflection of a man talking on his phone is seen outside Telefonica’s flagship store in central Madrid

Barca appeal rejected against Suarez two-match ban

MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona’s appeal against Luis Suarez’s two-match King’s Cup ban for allegedly provoking a fracas in the tunnel after last week’s game against Espanyol has been rejected, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said. At the end of a bad-tempered last 16 first leg derby at the Nou Camp that Barca won 4-1, the […]
River Plate v FC Barcelona – FIFA Club World Cup Final

Newcastle splash out on England midfielder Shelvey

LONDON (Reuters) – Newcastle United have signed England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from Premier League rivals Swansea City on a five-and-a-half-year deal. “I drove up through the night to be here so it’s been a manic 24 hours but it’s all been worth it to come here and play for this great club,” Shelvey told United’s […]
Swansea City v AFC Bournemouth – Barclays Premier League