Reds complete Varela deal
MANCHESTER, England ● Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela has completed his move to Manchester United. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract. Varela impressed in a two-week trial at...
View ArticleNew low for Zaha: benched for U-21
MANCHESTER, England ● Wilfried Zaha’s troubled first season at Manchester United reached a new low on Monday night when he was only a substitute for the Under-21 team. The England international, a...
View ArticleKagawa wants to stay at United
MANCHESTER, England ● Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is unlikely to leave Old Trafford in the summer, according to his agent. The news appears to rule out any imminent return to Borussia...
View ArticleLuis Enrique new coach Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain ● Barcelona yesterday appointed their former captain and outgoing Celta Vigo manager Luis Enrique as their new coach to replace Gerardo Martino after a disappointing trophy-less...
View ArticlePortugal includes Nani, despite injuries
LISBON, Portugal ● Nani has been included in Portugal’s World Cup squad despite an injury-hit season during which he made just 13 appearances for Manchester United. Portugal coach Paulo Bento on...
View ArticleBrazil federation demands FIFA change kick-off time third World Cup games
SAO PAULO, Brazil ● The Brazilian federation of professional athletes is demanding FIFA change the start times of more than a third of World Cup matches because of the heat and humidity in Brazil....
View ArticleDonovan speaks: I’m not angry, I’m disappointed
LOS ANGELS, Cal. ● Landon Donovan expressed his disappointment and voiced his disagreement with Jurgen Klinsmann’s decision to leave him off the United States roster for the World Cup next month. In...
View ArticlePorto shock Bayern Munich
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Bayern Muenchen fouls Jackson Martinez of FC Porto to concede a penalty kick PORTO, Portugal ● Porto have one foot in the Champions League’s semi-finals after their shock 3-1...
View ArticleCity escape with late winner Fernandinho
David Silva of Manchester City goes to ground in the penalty area after a challenge by Jores Okore of Aston Villa MANCHESTER, England ● Manchester City moved up to second in the Premier League after...
View ArticlePlayer of the Year award for Eden Hazard
LONDON, England ● Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard’s impressive season was recognised by his peers when he won England’s Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award on Sunday. The...
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