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Union trade Soumare to Fire for draft pick, cash
Posted 2 hours ago

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Fire acquired defender Bakary Soumare from the Philadelphia Union on Thursday for a second round-pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft and allocation money.

Man City come back, beat Chelsea 4-3 in St. Louis
Posted 2 hours ago

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Manchester City overcame a three-goal deficit to beat rival Chelsea 4-3 on Thursday in the opener of a two-game U.S. tour.

Libertadores: Castillo starts, Xolos tie Mineiro 2-2
Posted 2 hours ago

BUENOS AIRES, May 23 (Reuters) -- Striker Diego Tardelli inspired Atletico Mineiro to a second-half fightback for a 2-2 draw away to Tijuana in their Libertadores Cup quarter-final first leg on Thursday.

Rapinoe, Lyon upset in Women's CL final
Posted 13 hours ago

Three thoughts on Wolfsburg's 1-0 victory over Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League final Thursday ...

No decision on if Beckham will play in PSG finale
Posted 14 hours ago

David Beckham might bid adieu to soccer Sunday from the bench.

Berlin awarded Champions League final in 2015
Posted 12 hours ago

Berlin will stage the Champions League final for the first time in 2015 and Warsaw will be the venue for the Europa League final, UEFA said on Thursday.

Europa winners will get Champions League place
Posted 13 hours ago

The Europa League winners will get a place in the following season's Champions League from the 2015-16 season, a UEFA source told Reuters on Thursday.

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Future News: Man City buy MLS, eliminate league’s salary cap

Future News: Man City buy MLS, eliminate league’s salary cap

Sacked Tony Pulis writes thank you letter to Stoke fans in local paper

Sacked Tony Pulis writes thank you letter to Stoke fans in local paper

Wolfsburg win Women’s Champions League, end Lyon’s 120-match unbeaten streak

Wolfsburg win Women’s Champions League, end Lyon’s 120-match unbeaten …

The DT 2013 Champions League final viewing companion

The DT 2013 Champions League final viewing companion

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Gotze absence points the way to Bayern glory

Gotze absence points the way to Bayern glory

Borussia Dortmund-Bayern Munich Betting Preview: Expect fireworks from the start in all-German clash

Borussia Dortmund-Bayern Munich Betting Preview: Expect fireworks from…

'We want to win five trophies in the next five years' - Manchester City demand instant success

'We want to win five trophies in the next five years' - Manchester Cit…

Higuain can take Juventus to the next level in the Champions League

Higuain can take Juventus to the next level in the Champions League

Borussia Dortmund-Bayern Munich Preview: German rivals battle for Europe

Borussia Dortmund-Bayern Munich Preview: German rivals battle for Euro…

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Manchester City target five trophies in five years
Posted 5 mins ago

Manchester City target five trophies in five years

Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy
Posted 8 hours ago

Lamela earns Argentina call-up as Messi understudy

Utrecht beat Twente 2-0 to close in on Europa League spot
Posted 11 hours ago

Utrecht beat Twente 2-0 to close in on Europa League spot

Europa winners to get Champions League place
Posted 19 hours ago

Europa winners to get Champions League place

Ferdinand signs one-year Man United contract
Posted 19 hours ago

Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand signs one-year contract

Favourites Atletico Mineiro fight back for Tijuana draw
Posted 5 hours ago

Favourites Atletico Mineiro fight back for Tijuana draw

Saint-Etienne cling to Champions League hope
Posted 16 hours ago

Saint-Etienne cling to Champions League hope

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San Mamés scoreboard, 1921
1982 World Cup Finals, Bilbao, Spain, 25th June 1982, England 1 v Kuwait 0, England's Trevor Francis scores during the match at the San Mames Stadium
A statue of A Rafael Moreno 'Pitxitxi' at the Sans Mames stadium on April 5, 2012 in Bilbao, Spain.
San Mamés, Athetic de Bilbao's stadium, 1953
San Mamés, 1925
San Mamés, 1921-1923
San Mamés, 1949
San Mamés, 1947
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 – CAF Qualifiers: Cote d’Ivoire – Libya
San Mamés, Athetic de Bilbao's stadium
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Interview mit Philipp Lahm (GER)
Interview with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter
Messi's message for Turkey 2013
TV footage vs. goal-line technology
Interview with FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke
Goal-line technology is here
Interview with Philipp Lahm (GER)
Goal-line technology put to the test
Interview with Eros Ramazzotti
Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2013: The Highlights
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Classics: Madrid and Valencia take rivalry to another level
Posted 13 mins ago

Steve McManaman recalls "one of those days when everything clicks" – when he scored in a dominant Real Madrid CF display in the UEFA Champions League final 13 years ago today.

'Proud' Rizzoli prepared for Wembley experience
Posted 2 hours ago

UEFA Champions League final referee Nicola Rizzoli told UEFA.com he feels "very proud" to have been given Saturday's Wembley assignment, saying: "Finals are always special matches."

Wolfsburg restore German dominance
Posted 11 hours ago

Germany's status as the supreme force in European female club football was restored as VfL Wolfsburg beat Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 in the final, a seventh victory in 12 years.

Thomis and Henry rue missed Lyon chances
Posted 11 hours ago

"We missed too many chances and in a European final you pay the price for that," Élodie Thomis told UEFA.com after Olympique Lyonnais' final defeat, and Amandine Henry agreed.

Rus tops scorers' table
Posted 12 hours ago

Romanian international Laura Rus finished the UEFA Women's Champions League season as 11-goal top scorer despite Apollon Limassol LFC's campaign ending in the last 32.

Wolfsburg heroines Müller and Goessling stunned
Posted 11 hours ago

Winning goalscorer Martina Müller and player of the match Lena Goessling could barely contain their joy after VfL Wolfsburg's treble-clinching final defeat of Olympique Lyonnais.

Wolfsburg planning pays off for Kellermann
Posted 10 hours ago

Ralf Kellermann believes "a masterful tactical performance" was the key to VfL Wolfsburg's final success, while Patrice Lair pointed to Olympique Lyonnais' lack of "efficiency".

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City not after Falcao, Neymar
Posted 1 hour ago

Transfer news

Fellaini warns Man United of Moyes' tough side
Posted 28 mins ago

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has warned Manchester United to expect a tough regime under new manager David Moyes when he takes over at the club.

New loan to save Man United £10m a year
Posted 4 hours ago

Manchester United have cut their interest bill by £10million a year after a
major refinancing through Bank of America.

Torres confident he is still part of Blues' plans
Chelsea 3-4 Man City: Kidd lauds fightback <img src="http://assets.espn.go.com/icons/watch.png">
Posted 4 hours ago

Manchester City caretaker manager Brian Kidd has praised his side's resilience after they clawed back from three goals down to stun Chelsea 4-3 in a friendly in St Louis.

Hughes leading contender for Stoke job
Posted 42 mins ago

Mark Hughes has emerged as the favourite for the vacant managerial post at Stoke City, according to BBC Sport.

Klopp: Past form counts for nothing
Posted 39 mins ago

Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp says his side's recent meetings with Bayern Munich will be irrelevant when they step out against their rivals in Saturday's Champions League final.

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A statue of A Rafael Moreno 'Pitxitxi' at the Sans Mames stadium on April 5, 2012 in Bilbao, Spain.
1982 World Cup Finals, Bilbao, Spain, 25th June 1982, England 1 v Kuwait 0, England's Trevor Francis scores during the match at the San Mames Stadium
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 – CAF Qualifiers: Cote d’Ivoire – Libya
San Mamés, Athetic de Bilbao's stadium, 1953
San Mamés, 1925
San Mamés, 1947
San Mamés, Athetic de Bilbao's stadium
San Mamés, 1949
San Mamés scoreboard, 1921
San Mamés, 1921-1923
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Man Utd Legends Robson, Sharpe, Irwin And…Silvestre Reunite To Take On Real Madrid Old Boys At Old Trafford (Video)

Man Utd Legends Robson, Sharpe, Irwin And…Silvestre Reunite To Take On…

El Hadji Diouf Beaten Up By Youths In Restaurant Toilet For Calling Them ‘Poor’

El Hadji Diouf Beaten Up By Youths In Restaurant Toilet For Calling Th…

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg 1-0 Lyon – The Teutonic Takeover Of London Begins… (Photos)

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg 1-0 Lyon – The Teutonic Takeover O…

Around The Grounds: Saltergate (aka The Recreation Ground), Former Home Of Chesterfield FC

Around The Grounds: Saltergate (aka The Recreation Ground), Former Hom…

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Chelsea’s Next: Josh Turnbull

Chelsea’s Next: Josh Turnbull

Double-Oh-Kloppo

Double-Oh-Kloppo

Love Football, Hate Football: Reimagining The Crest

Love Football, Hate Football: Reimaginin…

Nelly The Champions League Elephant

Nelly The Champions League Elephant

The Munich Philharmonic’s Ode To Bayern

The Munich Philharmonic’s Ode To Bayern

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American Exports: Edgar Castillo shines, but Tijuana let it slip vs. Ronaldinho & Co. in Libertadores

American Exports: Edgar Castillo shines, but Tijuana let it …

Vancouver Whitecaps pour cold water on rumors of Kenny Miller's return to Glasgow Rangers

Vancouver Whitecaps pour cold water on rumors of Kenny Mille…

Colorado Rapids vs. Chivas USA | MLS Match Preview

Colorado Rapids vs. Chivas USA | MLS Match Preview

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Champions League Final: The neutrals' dilemma - which German side to back?

Champions League Final: The neutrals' dilemma - which German…

Women's Champions League: Wolfsburg stun holders Lyons

Women's Champions League: Wolfsburg stun holders Lyons

Champions League final: Departing Jupp Heynckes continues to show optimism even as his light fades at Bayern Munich

Champions League final: Departing Jupp Heynckes continues to…

Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League …

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Castillo out for both USMNT qualifiers, Johnson to join team in KC

Castillo out for both USMNT qualifiers, Johnson to…

A mature, focused Eddie Johnson set for USMNT return

A mature, focused Eddie Johnson set for USMNT retu…

SBI Men's College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 10th)

SBI Men's College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 10th)

Johnson's flu adds to mounting USMNT woes

Johnson's flu adds to mounting USMNT woes

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A Dutch perspective on '74
Posted 18 hours ago

In the FIFA.com and FIFA TV Video of the Week, Johan
Neeskens recalls the Netherlands' duel with hosts West Germany in the FIFA World Cup Final.

Lopetegui: We intend to be competitive
Posted 52 mins ago

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui speaks to FIFA.com about his team's expectations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup and their chances in what could be the competition's toughest section.

Germany's moment beckons at Wembley
Posted 35 mins ago

FIFA.com looks ahead to the eagerly anticipated all-German UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Football's faded giants
Posted 17 mins ago

From Wanderers FC through Pro Vercelli to Dynamo Dresden, FIFA.com looks at some of the once-dominant clubs that have slipped down the divisions since their halcyon days.

Latin America: start of three new editions of the FIFA/CIES Programme
Posted 50 mins ago

CIES has recently had the pleasure to participate in the selection of candidates and to inaugurate three new editions of its Programme in Sport Management in Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Blatter: I can’t wait to see the best two U-20 teams
Posted 4 mins ago

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter chats to FIFA.com about Turkey’s organisation of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, why it’s a must-watch event and some of the teams he’s looking forward to seeing.

Messi named in Argentina squad
Posted 9 hours ago

Argentina have called Lionel Messi into the squad for the upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers despite the Barcelona forward missing the past few matches with a hamstring injury.

Star-stacked Brasileirao ready to roll
Posted 14 hours ago

With 11 member of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s FIFA Confederations Cup squad, plus the likes of Alexandre Pato, Diego Forlan, Ronaldinho and Clarence Seedorf on show, the Brasileirao 2013 promises much.

Wolfsburg stun Lyon to secure historic treble
Posted 11 hours ago

Lyon were denied their third consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League title after Wolfsburg shocked the French favourites with a 1-0 win, which also secured a historic treble for the German side.

Dortmund or Bayern?
Posted 19 hours ago

FIFA.com wants to know who you’re tipping to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy at Wembley.

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City want five cups in five years
Posted 2 hours ago

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano expects the club to win five trophies in the next five years.

Tan linked with Cardiff share offer
Posted 1 hour ago

Chairman Vincent Tan is exploring the option of selling Cardiff City shares on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, according to reports.

Europa League incentive considered
Posted 17 hours ago

Uefa will announce on Friday whether the Europa League winners will be given a qualifying place in the Champions League.

Pardew's Newcastle future assured
Posted 3 hours ago

Newcastle tell manager Alan Pardew his position is safe but the club expect a top-half finish next season.

Hughes in contention for Stoke job
Posted 11 hours ago

Former QPR boss Mark Hughes emerges as a leading contender to replace Tony Pulis as Stoke City manager.

Bale should leave Spurs - Desailly
Posted 3 hours ago

French legend Marcel Desailly says Gareth Bale should leave Spurs to join a club that "has the culture of victory".

Osman signs new Everton contract
Posted 38 mins ago

Everton midfielder Leon Osman has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until 2015.

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The DT 2013 Champions League final viewing companion

The DT 2013 Champions League final viewing companion

Sacked Tony Pulis writes thank you letter to Stoke fans in local paper

Sacked Tony Pulis writes thank you letter to Stoke fans in local paper

Future News: Man City buy MLS, eliminate league’s salary cap

Future News: Man City buy MLS, eliminate league’s salary cap

Wolfsburg win Women’s Champions League, end Lyon’s 120-match unbeaten streak

Wolfsburg win Women’s Champions League, end Lyon’s 120-match unbeaten …

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SBI Men's College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 10th)

SBI Men's College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 10th)

A mature, focused Eddie Johnson set for USMNT return

A mature, focused Eddie Johnson set for USMNT retu…

Castillo out for both USMNT qualifiers, Johnson to join team in KC

Castillo out for both USMNT qualifiers, Johnson to…

Johnson's flu adds to mounting USMNT woes

Johnson's flu adds to mounting USMNT woes

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Man Utd Legends Robson, Sharpe, Irwin And…Silvestre Reunite To Take On Real Madrid Old Boys At Old Trafford (Video)

Man Utd Legends Robson, Sharpe, Irwin And…Silvestre Reunite To Take On…

El Hadji Diouf Beaten Up By Youths In Restaurant Toilet For Calling Them ‘Poor’

El Hadji Diouf Beaten Up By Youths In Restaurant Toilet For Calling Th…

Around The Grounds: Saltergate (aka The Recreation Ground), Former Home Of Chesterfield FC

Around The Grounds: Saltergate (aka The Recreation Ground), Former Hom…

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg 1-0 Lyon – The Teutonic Takeover Of London Begins… (Photos)

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg 1-0 Lyon – The Teutonic Takeover O…

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Lukaku fancies Dortmund move
Posted 1 min ago

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku says a move to Borussia Dortmund would appeal to him if he is sent out on loan again next season.

Cleverley: England 'fearless'
Posted 33 mins ago

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley says that England are 'fearless' as they prepare for their forthcoming friendlies.

City rule out Aguero sale
Posted 11 mins ago

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has insisted the club have no intention of allowing Sergio Aguero to leave.

Riise wants Schwarzer stay
Posted 2 mins ago

John Arne Riise has urged Fulham to offer Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer a new deal to stay at Craven Cottage.

Osman signs new Everton deal
Posted 4 mins ago

Leon Osman has continued his long stay at Everton by signing a contract extension with the Merseyside club until 2015.

Pellegrini: No fear of failure
Posted 24 mins ago

Manuel Pellegrini has insisted that he has no fear of failure, with the manager widely expected to be appointed at Manchester City in the near future.

Werner delighted at progress
Posted 5 mins ago

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner admits the club's board have been pleased with the efforts of manager Brendan Rodgers in his first season at Anfield.

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The cup-hoisting Bill McPherson

The cup-hoisting Bill McPherson

EPL Newcomers Team of the Season 2012/13

EPL Newcomers Team of the Season 2012/13

CCL 2013-14 Qualifiers: One Last Go-Around

CCL 2013-14 Qualifiers: One Last Go-Around

Liguilla Quarterfinals: Winners and Losers

Liguilla Quarterfinals: Winners and Losers

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Castillo out for both USMNT qualifiers, Johnson to join team in KC

Castillo out for both USMNT qualifiers, Johnson to…

SBI Men's College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 10th)

SBI Men's College Soccer Top 25 (Oct. 10th)

A mature, focused Eddie Johnson set for USMNT return

A mature, focused Eddie Johnson set for USMNT retu…

Johnson's flu adds to mounting USMNT woes

Johnson's flu adds to mounting USMNT woes

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Soccer-Scottish Cup final fixture (Reuters)
Posted 1 hour ago

May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixture from the Scottish Cup Final match on Friday Final Sunday, May 26 (GMT)Hibernian v Celtic (1400)

Soccer-Dutch championship 2nd round fixture (Reuters)
Posted 1 hour ago

May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixture from the Dutch championship play-offs 2nd Round second leg match on Friday Europa League play-off - 2nd Round, second leg Sunday, May 26 (GMT)Utrecht v Twente Enschede (1030)

Soccer-Manchester City target five trophies in five years (Reuters)
Posted 55 mins ago

LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Manchester City have set their next manager the daunting task of winning five trophies in the next five years. City sacked manager Roberto Mancini earlier this month, saying the club had failed to achieve any of its stated targets for the season except qualification for the Champions League and are expected to appoint Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini. "If we look at the next five years, I would say I want to win five trophies," City chief executive Ferran Soriano was quoted as saying by British newspapers on Friday. ...

Eric Gomez: All to play for in Liga MX final (Goal.com)
Posted 1 hour ago

A mucky, conservative 1-0 win by Cruz Azul keeps the Liga MX final finely poised ahead of the second leg.

Eric Gomez: All to play for in Liga MX final (Goal…
Soccer club Man Utd refinances to cut interest costs (Reuters)
Posted 22 mins ago

LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - English soccer champions Manchester United have trimmed 10 million pounds ($15 million) off the annual interest bill on their debt through a refinancing arranged by Bank of America. The move could free up more cash to help new team manager David Moyes to strengthen his team for next season after taking over from Alex Ferguson, who retired this month after leading United to 13 English league titles. The American Glazer family bought United for 790 million pounds ($1.2 billion) in 2005 but burdened the club with heavy debts. ...

Soccer-Greek championship champions league play-off fixtures (Reuters)
Posted 1 hour ago

May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Greek championship play-offs matches on Friday Champions League Play-off Sunday, May 26 (GMT)PAOK Salonika v Asteras Tripolis (1515) Atromitos Athinon v PAS Giannena (1730)

Soccer-Belgian championship final fixture (Reuters)
Posted 1 hour ago

May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixture from the Belgian championship play-offs Final second leg match on Friday Play-offs - Final, second leg Sunday, May 26 (GMT)Standard Liege v Ghent (1230)

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