In this Feb. 28, 2017 photo, Brazilian player Oscar of Shanghai SIPG makes a gesture during an Asian Champions League group-stage match against Western Sydney Wanderers in Shanghai, China. For a second successive winter transfer window, the Chinese Super League has upset the established world soccer order with the spending power and ambition of its biggest clubs.
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Gareth Bale | Euro 2016 shows what a nation can do if it pulls together
Gareth Bale is one of those rare footballing talents who can turn a game with a moment of magic. It’s been my privilege as a Welshman to watch him getting us out of a hole on several occasions; and last year I was one of the army of fans who followed him and the Welsh team at the Euros, during their finest hour.
Preview: Sunderland v Manchester City
Article written by VMC member Skoorb. After two consecutive five goal feasts at the Etihad Pep and his merry men once again head over the Pennines but this time they are headed for the North East, the Stadium of Light and the team managed by the man formerly known as ‘The Chosen One’ by the ‘faithful’ at the Swamp.
Alan Hutton At Aston Villa For Another Year/Contra
Looks like Alan Hutton has another year, it doesn`t stipulate in Gregg Evans post whether this is an automatic extension or a clause that Hutton has to agree to take up. Alan Hutton has triggered an appearance-related clause in his contract which entitles him to another year at #avfc Bruce: ‘He deserves it’ Must admit, he might lack at times in skill but he never lacks in effort and desire.
FanDuel EPL Daily Fantasy Picks – March 4 2017
… the other games. Leicester v Hull would be my choice for this strategy. It is crucial to remember that, unlike US sports, the EPL has no official injury reports or designations. The information is usually out there but it is not as simple as looking …
Fernando Torres conscious after suffering head injury in Atletico Madrid match
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is “stable, conscious and lucid” in hospital after suffering a head injury during Thursday’s 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna, the Spanish club have announced. Torres, a second-half replacement, collided with Depor substitute Alex Bergantinos as they both went to head the ball in the 85th minute of the league contest at the Riazor.
Final season at RFK starts Saturday
Talk of building a permanent home for D.C. United has surrounded the club since Ben Olsen broke through as a frenetic rookie in 1998. For nearly two decades, the player-turned-coach has witnessed a number of promising leads on the stadium front.
Michael Carrick ready to retire if Manchester United contract is not extended
The 35-year-old midfielder is the second-longest serving player at Old Trafford – after Wayne Rooney – and his 11-year contribution will be recognised with a testimonial on June 4. The match will pit a Manchester United 2008 XI against the Michael Carrick All-Stars, a day that will raise money for charity and could also act as his farewell. Carrick’s contract expires in the summer and, despite still impressing for United, would seriously consider calling time on his playing career if his deal was not extended.
Reviewing 2016 Big D Soccer Staff Predictions
It is time to look back at our predictions from last year and sass the individuals for their poor predictions. Who do you think should have gotten more/less credit? Phil: FC Dallas is a legitimate favorite to win the Western Conference for the first time in the 10 years that I’ve been a fan.
Michael Carrick unsure what the future holds as testimonial date is fixed
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick admits his future beyond this season still remains unresolved – though he does not feel retirement is near. The 35-year-old’s deal at Old Trafford expires in the summer but his importance to Jose Mourinho was highlighted when he was brought on at half-time in Sunday’s EFL Cup final victory over Southampton.
Michael Carrick to receive all-star Man Utd testimonial
Carrick has helped United win five Premier League titles and a Champions League crown during his time at the club, which will be marked on June 4 as Old Trafford plays host to his testimonial. And the north-west side will honour him with a match between a Manchester United 2008 XI and a Michael Carrick All-Stars team.
Sergio Aguero keen to meet Manchester City officials to end uncertainty
Sergio Aguero hopes to put an end to any uncertainty over his Manchester City future by meeting club officials at the end of the season. City’s top scorer has described recent proclamations from the club and manager Pep Guardiola that they want him to stay as a “breakthrough” but he says he is yet to receive such assurances in person.
Booing Ronaldo and Zidane – are Madrid’s Bernabeu fans the worst in the world?
All clubs have small sections of embarrassing supporters but are there any more ungrateful than the group who whistle two living legends? “Away from home, our fans are fantastic,” former Manchester United captain Roy Keane once observed. “I’d call them the hardcore fans.
Luis Enrique says he’s leaving Barcelona at end of season
FC Barcelona’s coach Luis Enrique, center, stands next Lionel Messi after been substituted during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sporting Gijon at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Luis Enrique says he will not stay as Barcelona coach after this season.
Afellay signs Stoke renewal until 2019
Ibrahim Afellay has signed a new contract with Stoke City that will keep him at the club until at least 2019. The Netherlands international joined Premier League side Stoke from Barcelona in 2015 and has developed into an important first-team member under manager Mark Hughes.
Fancy bossing Jesus at Man City or Draxler at PSG? Football Manager…
January deals are done for gamers looking to test their coaching ability with the most up to date squad lists, or those who need a fresh start Tired of Oscar tearing you to pieces when facing Chelsea, or fancy your chances of bringing the best out of Gabriel Jesus at Manchester City? The latest update for the popular video game has been released, and it includes all of the deals done during the winter transfer window. That means there are a few more familiar faces in the Chinese Super League than there were previously, while some big-money moves have been made at leading clubs in Europe.
West Ham forward Andre Ayew likely to replace suspended Michail Antonio ahead of Chelsea clash
Antonio, who is the Hammers top scorer will miss the crunch Premier League clash at the London stadium through suspension after he picked up two yellow cards against Watford on Saturday. The Ghanaian possesses several asset including pace and quickness and could trouble the ageing Chelsea defence comprising Gary Cahill and David Luiz.
Revealed:Kevin-Prince Boateng’s goal against Real Madrid is his 7th of the season
Suspended Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng’s impressive finish against Madrid means he has scored 7 goals for the Las Palmas this season. The former AC Milan midfielder, scored his ninth goal of the season and Las Palmas’ third goal in their 3-3 draw with Real Madrid.
CCL: Vancouver takes down lax Red Bulls
It will be a pair of MLS vs. Liga MX matchups in the semifinals of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League as the Vancouver Whitecaps joined FC Dallas and Pachuca and Tigres from Mexico in the semifinals. The ‘Caps disposed of the New York Red Bulls, winning the second leg, 2-0, to advance, 3-1, on aggregate.
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses signs contract extension until 2021
Moses, 26, returned to Stamford Bridge from a loan spell at West Ham last season and has established himself as a regular under new Blues boss Antonio Conte. “I feel very excited.
Three things we learnt from Blackburn Rovers’ win over Derby County
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In the end, WW South slips past Glenbard West
Things didn’t start so well Tuesday night for Wheaton Warrenville South, but the ending was one we’ve seen many times already this boys basketball season. The top-seeded Tigers scored just 14 points in the first half and found themselves trailing Glenbard West 18-14 at halftime of the Class 4A regional semifinal at West Chicago.
Pep Guardiola plans goalkeeping review but Joe Hart’s return remains unlikely
Pep Guardiola intends to review Manchester City’s goalkeeping situation at the end of the season – though the door appears to remain closed for England stopper Joe Hart. Having loaned Hart out to Torino in a season-long deal earlier this term, City’s boss switched goalkeepers last month and chose Willy Caballero between the sticks after previous first-choice Claudio Bravo conceded six goals from as many shots across two games.
Toronto FC captain says Victor Vazquez makes players around him better
” very good football player,” said captain Michael Bradley, who does not hand out praise lightly. “Somebody who makes guys around him better, somebody who’s easy to play with.
Alouettes Green confident he won’t miss a step after missing nearly a full season
Receiver S.J. Green is confident he will not miss a step when he returns to the Montreal Alouettes after missing nearly all of last season with a knee injury. The four-time 1,000-yard receiver is on the mend from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in the second game of the 2016 season.
Real Sociedad concedes late equalizer in 2-2 draw with Eibar
Real Sociedad conceded an equalizer in the final minute of stoppage time to draw 2-2 against Eibar on Tuesday, missing a chance to take fourth place from Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league and establish itself as a top contender for a Champions League spot. The hosts were only a few seconds from victory when Pedro Leon seized on a loose ball and evaded a defender before firing a low shot beneath goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Jese Rodriguez returns to face Madrid after rough departure
In this April 11, 2015 file photo, Real Madrid’s Jese Rodriguez celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Eibar at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid. Jese Rodriguez has struggled since leaving Real Madrid last summer, and he will be facing his former club on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 for the first time looking to end Las Palmas’ four-game losing streak.
The key player in each CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg
Goal looks at the men who could decide the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal second legs this week and lift their teams to the semifinals. The CONCACAF Champions League, still a growing tournament, doesn’t always have those moments.
VIDEO: Ramos nets stunning scissor kick in Real Madrid training
The Spain international’s main job is stopping the opposition from scoring, but he showed his eye for goal with a spectacular finish on Tuesday Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos displayed some explosive sharp-shooting on the training ground as the La Liga leaders prepared for Wednesday’s match with Las Palmas. Madrid retained their one-point advantage over Barcelona at the summit with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win at Villarreal over the weekend.
Arsenal forward Alexis would be perfect for Inter, says club legend Mazzola
The Chilean continues to be linked with a summer exit at the Emirates, with no extension agreed by the Gunners to a contract due to expire in 2018 Inter legend Sandro Mazzola admits to being “crazy about Alexis Sanchez” and believes the Arsenal forward would be “perfect” for his former club. The Chile international continues to be heavily linked with a big-money summer switch, as uncertainty shrouds his future at Emirates Stadium.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman open to Wayne Rooney return
London: Everton manager Ronald Koeman paved the way Tuesday for Wayne Rooney’s return to the club of his youth by saying he would make the side “stronger”. Last week Rooney said he was staying with Manchester United following persistent speculation he could make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League.
Adam Johnson faces wait for decision on challenge to sexual activity conviction
Former England footballer Adam Johnson faces a wait to find out if he can challenge his conviction for engaging in sexual activity with a besotted 15-year-old fan. Three judges at the Court of Appeal in London will announce their decision on a date to be fixed following legal argument on his behalf on Tuesday.
John Terry’s home targeted by burglars – while footballer on holiday’
Burglars targeted former England football captain John Terry’s country mansion while he was reportedly on a family skiing holiday. The raiders are said to have escaped with valuables after forcing their way into the Chelsea player’s property in Surrey last weekend.
Argentine midfielder Roalses signs on for second stint with Whitecaps
The club announced Tuesday that it has signed the Argentine midfielder to a Major League Soccer contract for 2017, with a club option for 2018. The 36-year-old Rosales returns to Vancouver following one season with FC Dallas, where he helped the Texan side win their first US Open Cup and MLS Supporters’ Shield awarded to the team with the best regular-season record.
Whitecaps eager to right wrongs of 2016
The Vancouver Whitecaps have stood in front of reporters over the last three seasons insisting the goals would eventually come. It didn’t matter how often a striker looked skyward after blasting a golden opportunity into the 20th row, or buried face in hands following another scuffed effort.
West Brom’s Ben Foster on THAT risky turn inside his own box – and the gaffer’s scowl
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster dare not look towards his livid manager after taking one almighty gamble on the ball in Saturday’s win over Bournemouth.
Steven Davis finds Southampton’s defeat hard to take
Southampton can take no consolation from their strong EFL Cup final showing after their valiant loss to Manchester United on Sunday, according to Steven Davis. Claude Puel’s Saints were the better side for much of an enthralling final, which was settled by a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic header as United recorded a 3-2 win.
Wayne Rooney continues EFL Cup celebrations after sharing medal picture with his son
The Manchester United skipper was stripped down ready to enter the fray before Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed a late winner to settle the EFL Cup final against Southampton. However, the England ace hasn’t let that dampen Jose Mourinho’s first honour since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer.
Kane’s superb stats
After Harry Kane reached 100 career goals with his first-half hat-trick in Tottenham’s 4-0 thrashing of Stoke on Sunday, we take a look at the numbers behind his stunning scoring record. Kane netted three times in just 23 minutes at White Hart Lane, moving level with Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku at the top of the Premier League scoring charts with 17 goals in 21 games.
Ref Watch: Linesman too fast
How did the officials get Manolo Gabbiadini offside call so wrong? Did Jesse Lingard deserve red in the EFL Cup final? And were Chelsea lucky? Dermot Gallagher knows… After another weekend of contentious decisions, the former referee got stuck into the big calls made by his former colleagues on Sky Sports News HQ on Monday morning. INCIDENT: Manolo Gabbiadini sees his goal flagged for offside by Stuart Burt early on in Southampton’s 3-2 defeat by Man Utd in the EFL Cup final.