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Newcastle must recover quickly from Everton loss – Steve McClaren

REUTERS – Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren has challenged his team to recover fast from Saturday’s last-gasp 1-0 defeat by Everton to meet the demand of playing their second Premier League game in three days against West Bromwich Albion later on Monday. Tom Cleverley’s 93rd minute header dealt a cruel blow at St. James’ Park […]
Newcastle United v Everton – Barclays Premier League

Chelsea can still finish in top four, insists Willian

REUTERS – Struggling Premier League champions Chelsea can still eke out a top four finish this season and qualify for the Champions League, according to winger Willian. Interim manager Guus Hiddink last week said a top four finish was “mathematically possible” but Chelsea dropped more points on Saturday, drawing 2-2 with Watford to drop 13 […]
Chelsea v FC Porto – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group G

‘Man conversation’ with Klopp helping me improve – Benteke

Christian Benteke believes Juergen Klopp is the right manager to help him develop into a more potent attacking threat for Liverpool
Liverpool v Leicester City – Barclays Premier League

Manchester City expect Leicester backlash, says Pellegrini

Manchester City are expecting a strong response from shock Premier League leaders Leicester City after the Foxes slipped to only their second league defeat.
Manchester City v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Simpson promises Leicester will bounce back against Man City

REUTERS – Premier League leaders Leicester City have the character and spirit to put Saturday’s loss to Liverpool behind them in their next game against Manchester City, defender Danny Simpson has said. The Foxes were beaten 1-0 at Anfield to record only their second loss of this season that snapped their unbeaten 10-game run in […]
West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City – Barclays Premier League

Former Salvadoran national soccer player Alfredo Pacheco shot dead

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - Alfredo Pacheco, a soccer player who played for the Salvadoran national side, was shot dead. 
El Salvador’s Pacheco celebrates his goal against Belize in Tegucigalpa

Anderlecht miss spot kick but still win

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Anderlecht squandered a penalty for the fifth time this season but still beat Westerlo 2-1 on Sunday to move second in the Belgian league, just two points behind champions Gent. Anderlecht were awarded two spot kicks in the game, with defender Guillaume Gillet converting the first in his last game before moving […]

Manchester United players trying their best for van Gaal – Carrick

LONDON (Reuters) – Midfielder Michael Carrick accused critics of being “disrespectful” with their suggestions that Manchester United players were not trying their best for under fire manager Louis van Gaal. United suffered their fourth successive defeat in all competition on Saturday when they were beaten by Stoke in the Premier League — a result that […]
Stoke City v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

What will Carlo Ancelotti bring to Bayern?

Guardiola's decision to leave had been looming over Bayern Munich for a long time & they made the smart decision, hire the best available - Carlo Ancelotti.
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Former cabinet minister Balls named Norwich chairman

Former British cabinet minister Ed Balls has been appointed chairman of Norwich City's board of directors, the Premier League club said on their website.

Garcia’s FIFA corruption report must be published – Prince Ali

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has called for Michael Garcia's report into allegations of corruption to be published.
Jordanian Prince Ali bin al-Hussein discusses the FIFA corruption scandal in Washington

Bayern Munich: 2015 Takeaways

Bayern Munich have been an absolute blast to watch. Here's a list of five things the manager and the fans will be very pleased with about this season.