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Liverpool complete Benteke deal

Liverpool added to their ranks on Wednesday when they completed the signing of Belgium international striker Christian Benteke The 24-year-old has

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Non-European for taskforce chair - UN special adviser on sport

The United Nations’ special adviser on sport Wilfried Lemke says a European should not be considered for Chairperson of Fifa’s new reform task force

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European champs Barca hit the road in California

NBA star Kobe Bryant linked up with the Barcelona football team this week during the Catalan’s summer Tour of the States. The LA Lakers shooting

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Former Brazil international Ronaldinho unveiled at Fluminense

Former Brazil international and two time player of the year Ronaldinho was unveiled by his new club Fluminense. The former Barcelona ace signed with

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Sepp Blatter suspends press conference after being showered with fake dollars

Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter cut short a press conference after a protester approached him as he arrived on stage and showered him with fake

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FIFA chief Blatter showered in fake bank-notes by prankster

Sepp Blatter’s press conference to announce FIFA reforms got off to an embarrassing start when he was showered in fake bank notes by British

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FIFA meeting expected to release date for presidency election

FIFA officials have held their first meeting in Zurich since a corruption scandal tore through the world footballing body. Seven FIFA officials were

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Uruguayan legend, Alcides Ghiggia, dies aged 88

Alcides Ghiggia, who scored the winning goal for Uruguay in the final of the 1950 World Cup, has died aged 88. The Uruguayan achieved legendary

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Former captain Oliseh presented as Nigeria coach

Sunday Oliseh has been presented as the new coach of the Nigeria national football team. The 40-year-old has signed a three-year deal to coach the

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Van Persie completes Fenerbahce move

Turkey’s Fenerbahce has completed the signing of Robin van Persie from Manchester United. He has agreed a three-year deal for a reported 6.8

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Russia ends Capello's coaching contract

Fabio Capello’s Russian coaching career is over. The Russian Football Union has ended his contract as head of the national team, three years before

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Tevez receives heroes welcome at Boca Juniors

Carlos Tevez has been officially unveiled as a Boca Juniors player. Some 50,000 fans packed into La Bombonera to welcome him back to Argentina after

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Real fans urge president Perez to quit over Casillas exit

Several hundred Real Madrid fans called for president Florentino Perez to resign at the official send-off for goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas

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New Zealand set to miss Rio Olympic football spot due to disqualification

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Manchester City sign Raheem Sterling

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Premier League rivals Liverpool. Reports in Britain put the amount paid for the

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Captain Casillas bids tearful farewell to Real amid controversy over exit

The dream, or perhaps, the nightmare is over Iker Casillas. The Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper has bid an emotional farewell to the club he has

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Iker Casillas leaves Real Madrid for Porto

Real Madrid have announced that the team’s goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas is leaving the club for Portuguese side Porto. Casillas made his

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Lampard MLD debut on hold due to injury

Frank Lampard will have to wait to make his Major League Soccer debut after he was ruled out of the New York City FC’s match against Toronto FC on

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Van Persie follows Nani to Fenerbahce

Turkish club Fenerbahce has confirmed Robin van Persie has joined the club from Manchester United on a three year deal. The Dutchman is set to be