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Bad news for Alexis Sanchez & Man City's Virgil Van Dijk fears
Manchester City's main transfer target this January will be a centre-half, with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk now the top option, although the club also want to sign a number-six and a forward - still likely Alexis Sanchez - over the next six months. [Full Article...]
Female kicker makes history in Texas state title game
In the Class 1A Division I championship game, Borden County won its second straight state championship with a 60-22 win over Jonesboro. Lee has two other kickers, and reported had told Nava earlier in the week: "One chance". "It's fantastic", Nava said to The Star-Telegram. "From a bunch of people I've heard that girls can't play football like guys can, and it's obviously not true", she said. [Full Article...]
Ball boy steals limelight does unthinkable as Bristol City sinks Man United
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Mourinho congratulated Bristol City for the victory, and added that it was a lovely day for football, but had already insisted that the hosts were fortunate to win after United hit the post twice and missed several late chances. Mourinho, who led United to victory in the competition last term, also criticised his players for treating the game like another day at the office, and even inferre... [Full Article...]
Barcelona prepared to pay big for Coutinho
Coutinho , though, remains keen on a move to the La Liga giants and the midfielder's agent held a meeting with Barcelona last week where they settled on a £10.6m-a-year deal, according to Sport . "I see him as a great associative player, with a lot of talent, who uses both feet, makes goals, combines very well and plays between the midfield and the forwards", Iniesta said. [Full Article...]
Sandro Wagner joins Bayern Munich
With Thomas Muller not at his best this season, there have been times when the Bayern boss has had to get creative with his centre-forward options, with combative midfielder Arturo Vidal occupying the position earlier in the campaign at one point. [Full Article...]
Floyd Mayweather shuts down fighting with UFC talks - McGregor appears to respond
DJ immediately threw his name in the mix as a possible first opponent. "I'm talking about the organization, the fighters, and make it a big deal because I'm not trying to just sign a contract just because it's a good idea for you guys". The possibility of a Mayweather vs McGregor sequel even more farcical than the original appeared to be a troubling prospect. "Would and could are different things"... [Full Article...]
England midfielder Jack Wilshere expects new arsenal deal
Wilshere is looking to get more minutes playing as he wishes to be on Gareth Southgate's plane to Russian Federation in 2018 playing for England at the World Cup. But when Aaron Ramsey returns from his hamstring injury there are still doubts whether Wilshere will keep his place or drop back down to the bench. [Full Article...]
Yes, Nashville Will Be Home To A Major League Soccer Team
Garber said it will be up to Ingram and the Nashville owners whether the new team gets a new name or keeps the Nashville SC identify used for the team starting in the second-tier United Soccer League next season. "I only see great things from the expansion of an MLS team in Nashville". A public-private partnership between the club's owners and the community will enable the construction of a 27,5... [Full Article...]