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Liverpool’s Ibe hoping to flourish under Klopp

Jordan Ibe believes he can flourish and become a world-class performer under the guidance of new manager Juergen Klopp.
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Schweinsteiger backs Van Gaal to achieve success at United

Despite recent criticism of Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, midfielder Schweinsteiger has come out in support of his coach.
Manchester United v Middlesbrough – Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Vardy, Wenger win monthly Premier League awards

Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger have been named as the Premier League's player and manager of the month respectively.
Barclays Player of the Month Award

Beckenbauer back in the spotlight after FA boss quits

German football icon Franz Beckenbauer was back in the spotlight after Germany's FA (DFB) president quit his job amidst a scandal.
Bayern Munich’s former President Franz Beckenbauer speaks to the media during a news conference in Seoul

U.S. parents group drops concussion lawsuit against FIFA

A group of U.S. parents who sued several soccer organizations, including international governing body FIFA, is no longer pursuing legal claims.

I’m not smart enough to be FIFA president, says Ronaldo

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is not clever enough to become FIFA president one day in the future, he told Reuters on Monday.
Soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo poses for photographers on the red carpet at the world premiere of “Ronaldo” at Leicester Square in London

What has happened to Chelsea’s Diego Costa?

Diego Costa has had a turbulent season and Chelsea must get him firing on all cylinders again to have any hope of salvaging their wretched season.
Stoke City v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

Rotten luck for Ukraine’s Rotan as injury rules him out

Influential midfielder Ruslan Rotan will miss both legs of Ukraine's Euro 2016 playoff against Slovenia with a hamstring problem.
Ukraine’s Ruslan Rotan and Artem Kravets react after a missed chance as Spain’s goalkeeper David de Gea lies on the pitch during their Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

Italy coach Conte preparing for life without Pirlo

Italy coach Antonio Conte hinted that Andrea Pirlo's international future may be over on Monday after omitting the midfielder from his latest squad.
Italy’s coach Antonio Conte looks on before the Euro 2016 group H qualifying soccer match against Norway at the Olympic Stadium in Rome

Sociedad discard Moyes and turn to Eusebio

David Moyes's bid to resurrect his career in La Liga ended in failure when Real Sociedad sacked him on Monday following a defeat at Las Palmas.
Real Sociedad coach David Moyes is pictured before their Spanish first division soccer match against Atletico Madrid at Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian

Mexico defender Aguilar out of World Cup qualifiers

Mexico defender Paul Aguilar, has been forced to pull out of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
Soccer: Mexico at USA

Robben will play against Wales but skip Germany game

Netherlands captain Arjen Robben will play in Friday's friendly against Wales in Cardiff before skipping the game against Germany in Hanover 4 days later.
Munich’s Robben celebrates after he scored against VfB Stuttgart during their Bundesliga first division soccer match in Munich