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Real great Raul not eyeing quick return as coach

Real Madrid great Raul has no plans to make a quick return as a coach following his decision to leave New York Cosmos and retire at the end of the season.
New York Cosmos player Raul Gonzalez arrives at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana

Brazil federation cautiously backs new cup contest

The Brazilian Football Confederation gave its qualified blessing to a new cup competition of 12 teams on Tuesday.

Bayern terrorise holders Wolfsburg to advance in German Cup

Unstoppable Bayern Munich scored three goals in the opening 34 minutes past holders Wolfsburg to win 3-1 away and reached the German Cup third round.
Munich players celebrates winning their German cup (DFB Pokal) second round soccer match against VfL Wolfsburg

Beckham mulls plan to add school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Retired star David Beckham is considering a proposal to build a sports high school in Miami as part of his quest to bring a football team to the city.

Barcelona and lower league Villanovense want one-off cup decider

Spanish third-tier side Villanovense host Barcelona in the King's Cup, but both sides would prefer the two-legged tie to be decided by a one-off match.
Barcelona’s coach Enrique attends a news conference in Minsk

Brazil’s most costly football stadium may not host Olympics

In the midst of Brazil's economic crisis, the country might leave unused the most expensive stadium built for the 2014 World Cup for the 2016 Olympics.
File photo of general view of the national stadium in Brasilia before the start of a Switzerland training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match against Ecuador

Record U.S. scorer Wambach calls time on career

Former World Player of the Year Abby Wambach, the leading international scorer of all time, announced that she would end her stellar career in December.
United States forward Abby Wambach celebrates after scoring a goal against Nigeria at Women’s World Cup in Vancouver

5 Players to Flourish Under Klopp

Players are excited by Klopp's arrival and there is a new passion among the squad. Players who could be benefited by his new philosophy are
Jurgen Klopp

What has Schweinsteiger added to the United side?

Schweinsteiger has really brought something to the plate with his entry into Man Utd.

Top 10: Football’s Financially Troubled Teams

We take a look at some of the prominent clubs to teeter on the edge of financial meltdown- some of them fell, some made a victorious comeback, while some are now struggling to survive.
Chelsea v Fiorentina – International Champions Cup Pre Season Friendly Tournament

Mourinho tarnishing Premier League image – Hackett

The Football Association has charged Mourinho with misconduct for comments that resulted in the Portuguese being sent to the stands during Saturday's match.

Mourinho will be hurting, says Chelsea great Lampard

"He's a winner, his record says that and it will be hurting him," Lampard said of his former boss Mourinho.