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Beckham makes cheeky effort to 'sign' Neymar for Inter Miami
The former PSG man made an audacious attempt to land the current PSG star – but not for 10 years! Inter Miami owner David Beckham has launched an audacious, if tongue-in-cheek attempt to sign Neymar. Beckham’s side are set to join Major League Soccer in 2020, and have been linked with several big names as they look to make a splash ahead of their league debut. Few names in the world of football are bigger than Neymar, who is currently starring for one of Beckham’s former sides, Paris Saint-Germain. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for…
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New era set to begin in Columbus for saved Crew and ambitious Porter
After nearly relocated to Austin, the club is set to stay in Columbus for the long haul with their new coach hoping for a true storybook ending Caleb Porter is a believer. The former Portland Timbers head coach, now set to guide the Columbus Crew in the 2019 season, is blunt with his assessment of what he thinks this team is capable of. His goal is to be an MLS Cup contender. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage…
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Atlanta United hopes to send off humble, direct Martino with MLS Cup win
The manager is leaving MLS – reportedly to join Mexico – after Saturday’s match, with players saying they’ll miss the person as well as the coach Tata Martino could’ve come in to MLS with his nose turned up. He had managed Argentina, one of the world’s most important national teams. He coached Barcelona, one of the world’s greatest club teams. Now he deigned to come to the United States and take over an expansion team. But it wasn’t like that. As his Atlanta United players prepare for Saturday’s MLS Cup final against the Portland Timbers, the last game Martino will coach with the club, his players are reflecting on a legacy Martino is leaving…
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Mourinho claims Man Utd under 'no pressure' despite making Europa League a top priority
Despite writing off the club’s Premier League top-four chances, the Red Devils boss remains calm when it comes to Champions League qualification Jose Mourinho claims his Manchester United side are under “no pressure” despite having just one route left into the Champions League. The Red Devils can still secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, but a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal means their fate is no longer in their own hands. Mourinho was quick to rule his side out of the running after making eight changes to his side at Emirates Stadium, with the Europa League considered to be a top priority. Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…
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Vancouver Whitecaps 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more
With new coach Marc dos Santos in charge, the Canadian side will look vastly different this campaign. For a 2018 campaign that turned out to be as mediocre as it was, last season sure was eventful for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The sale of Alphonso Davies was a notable high, both for the club and for MLS, as the Canadian star leaving for a league-record fee proved a major statement for all involved. Everything that happened after that? Not as good, as a whole wave of dirty laundry and in-house fighting became clear as the season ended with talks of cliques, and chemistry issues dominated the start of the offseason. It…
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Almiron makes Newcastle move as part of club-record £20m deal
The Paraguay international forward has joined the Magpies from MLS side Atlanta United and signed a contract through to the summer of 2024 Miguel Almiron has completed his club-record £20 million ($27m) move to Newcastle, with the 24-year-old forward penning a five-and-a-half-year contract. The Paraguay international, whose terms are due to run until the summer of 2024, arrives at St James’ Park from Major League Soccer side Atlanta United. He helped them to MLS Cup glory in 2018, netting 13 goals and providing as many assists along the way. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated…
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Valencia prizes Europa League trophy above CL qualification for Man Utd
Completing Manchester United’s trophy cabinet with the second-tier European title is the Ecuador international’s primary motivation this season Antonio Valencia claims winning the Europa League for the first time is a bigger lure for Manchester United than securing Champions League qualification. ‘Weakened Man Utd team would still beat Arsenal’ UEFA’s second-tier competition, formerly known as the UEFA Cup, is the only major prize to elude United’s grasp, but they have an opportunity to add it to a bulging Old Trafford trophy cabinet this season. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress…
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'Qualification is up to Roma' – Spalletti retains Europa League hope against Lyon
The Giallorossi coach has urged his players to be “stars” in the second-leg against Lyon as they look to overturn the 4-2 deficit suffered in France Luciano Spalletti says Europa League qualification remains in Roma’s hands and believes they can overturn their first-leg deficit against Lyon to make thequarter-finals. Man Utd can have Griezmann Roma have stuttered in recent weeks with four defeats in their last six games in all competitions, including a 4-2 defeat in France last week. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes…
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Scholes: Only Lyon can stop Man Utd winning the Europa League
The Red Devils are likely to win the competition, according to their former midfielder, who also thinks a top-four Premier League finish will happen Paul Scholes does not think Manchester United have a difficult task to win this season’s Europa League. Zlatan hints at Man Utd stay United face Anderlecht in the quarter-finals this month and Scholes thinks that of the teams left it is only Ligue 1 side Lyon who can prevent his old club from winning the tournament for the first time. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…
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MLS to name Coach of the Year award after Schmid
The league’s all-time winningest coach, who passed away on Christmas, will now be honored by becoming the namesake of the award he won twice The Major League Soccer Coach of the Year award will now be named after the late Sigi Schmid, the league announced Friday. Schmid passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy as one of the United States’ soccer coaching greats. “Sigi was an important part of our league from the very early years in our history, and he had a significant impact on everyone he touched throughout his life and coaching career,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement.…