Category Archives: FIFA

Friday Kickoff: Rangers players await cuts; Rooney, Bale fit for key bout & more

It is about to go from bad to worse for a number of players at Rangers FC. With the outlook of the near future looking bleak after the club was forced to go into administration, Rangers players are meeting with … Continue reading »

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Thursday Kickoff: Guzan offered new deal, Bahrain under investigation & more

By JOHN BOSCHINI Brad Guzan has a decision to make. The U.S. national team and Aston Villa backup goalkeeper has been offered a contract extension by the English club, but a lack of playing time behind Shay Given could encourage … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Portsmouth in trouble, FIFA wants more handshakes and more

All is far from well at Fratton Park. League championship side Portsmouth has reportedly asked players and employees to hold off on collecting their salaries, after the club's administrator warned that it could run out of money within two months. … Continue reading »

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Evening Ticker: Cooper gets on board, Redknapp awaits trial verdict and more

Photo courtesy of New York Red Bulls Kenny Cooper opened his New York Red Bulls account on Tuesday, doing so against his former club in the process. Cooper scored the opening goal in the Red Bulls' 2-0 preseason victory over … Continue reading »

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Wednesday Kickoff: FIFA considers rule changes; United, Spurs close gap & more

By JOHN BOSCHINI FIFA is considering a number of rule changes that could have a major impact on the international game going forward. The major proposal that FIFA's board is facing would allow teams to use a fourth substitute in extra time … Continue reading »

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Friday Kickoff: De Gea may need eye surgery, Pato hurt again and more

Goalkeeper David De Gea has not exactly lived up to expectations in his first season with Manchester United, and there is pretty legitimate reasoning to explain what has gone wrong. He might need be able to see clearly. De Gea … Continue reading »

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Wednesday Kickoff: Henry strains calf, shooting at U.S. women’s hotel & more

Thierry Henry has been able to provide a spark for Arsenal in his brief time on loan with the club, but the Gunners may have to look elsewhere for inspiration during their crucial match this weekend. Henry picked up a … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Man arrested for racially abusing Edu, India starts league & more

With Martin Luther King's legacy being commemorated across the country, it's an eye-opening shame that blatant forms of racism still exist around the world, specifically in the soccer forum. Over the weekend, U.S. midfielder Maurice Edu and Rangers teammate Kyle … Continue reading »

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Messi wins third straight Ballon d’Or, Sawa unseats Marta to win women’s title

As if Lionel Messi needed any more evidence to prove that he is greatest player in the world. Messi captured the Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive year, beating out Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi to add yet another item to … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Warner releases FIFA details, Perez closing in on MLS and more

Some of the back-room workings between Jack Warner and FIFA are starting to come to the surface. Warner reportedly claimed that in exchange for drumming up support to get Sepp Blatter elected in the 1998 FIFA presidential election, he secured … Continue reading »

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