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Mexico’s coach defended the use of a gay slur used by the team’s fans at the World Cup after soccer’s governing body started an investigation. Fans at the World Cup have carried on a practice common in Mexico of shouting a derogatory term every time the opposing goalkeeper takes a kick. FIFA two days ago said it has started disciplinary proceedings. “We’re with our fans,” said Mexico coach Miguel Hererra. “It’s something they do to...

Should Club Atlético de Madrid beat Real Madrid CF in the Lisbon final, three more countries could claim their first UEFA Champions League winners*, with Arda Turan having the opportunity to become the first Turkish European champion. Most represented nation among UEFA Champions League winners (non-UEFA nations in bold) 46 Spain 38 Italy 26 Germany, Brazil 24 France 20 England, Netherlands 18 Portugal 11 Argentina 5 Serbia 4 Croatia,...

SC Bastia are on the hunt for a new coach after parting company with Frédéric Hantz, who had been at the helm for four years. RELATED ITEMS Garde to leave Lyon Ibrahimović honoured Paris break points record Sochaux hand Hantz his cards Hantz opts for Sochaux switch Under Hantz, the Corsican side – 1978 UEFA Cup runners-up – progressed from the third division to the top flight, but the 47-year-old said: "I failed to take the club...

Της PSG Laurent Blanc επιβεβαίωσε το ενδιαφέρον του στην Τσέλσι ζεύγος David Luiz και ο Oscar σύμφωνα με την Daily Mail . Διαβάστε μεγάλες ιστορίες Τσέλσι στην ινδονησιακή Bahasa ! Τσέλσι berita . Παρά την απειλή της τιμωρίας από την UEFA για την αποτυχία να τηρούν FFP ( Financial Fair Play ) κατευθυντήριες γραμμές τους από την πλευρά Parc des Princes συνεχίσει να επιδιώκει το δίδυμο Στάμφορντ Μπριτζ με Blanc εισηγμένες όπως αναφέρει ? «...

There should be goodwill in the air When Bayern Munich welcome Stuttgart to close their triumphant Bundesliga campaign. Stuttgart's top-flight status remained in the balance until last weekend, when they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Wolfsburg. Ultimately the result proved no great cause for concern as Bayern overcame Stuttgart's fellow strugglers Hamburg 4-1 to make Huub Stevens' side safe. In any case, Stuttgart tend to be well-mannered...

The spirit of goalkeeper Andrés Palop, who scored a famous late goal en route to Sevilla FC's 2006/07 UEFA Cup triumph, helped the current side make their way past Valencia CF to the UEFA Europa League final according to coach Unai Emery, whose celebrations following Stéphane Mbia's decisive stoppage-time strike will live long in the memory. Jorge Jesus showed more restraint after a 0-0 draw at Juventus clinched a return to Turin for his...

Southampton are limping towards the finishing post and will want to get back on track against top-four hopefuls Everton. Mauricio Pochettino's side appear destined to end the campaign inside the top-half of the table, but will be eager to ensure that their campaign does not fizzle out. It promised so much early on, with a flying start sparking talk of a possible top-four push and a return to European competition. Maintaining those...

Winning their way through to a seventh UEFA Champions League semi-final in 11 seasons sparked scenes of jubilation in the Chelsea FC dressing room, a 2-0 home win taking them past Paris Saint-Germain on away goals. The goals came from substitutes André Schürrle and Demba Ba, indicative of the spirit running through José Mourinho's squad according to the German striker. "It doesn't get better than this," added Willian. It was unbelievable...

LONDON — Can Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League, and if so would it be allowed to stay in the competition in forthcoming years? On Wednesday, the Parisians, backed by the ruling family of Qatar, fielded seven reserve players and came from a goal down to finish off Bayer Leverkusen. “We are in the quarterfinals, like last season,” the P.S.G. chairman, Nasser Al Khelafi, said on the club’s website. “And that was the minimum objective. “For...

Atletico Madrid will advance to the next stage of the Champions League if they win the battle in midfield against AC Milan in the Spanish capital, according to coach Diego Simeone. The hosts carry a 1-0 lead into Tuesday's last 16 second leg following Diego Costa's late header at the San Siro three weeks ago. "They need to score, and, naturally, they will be playing attacking football," Simeone said of AC Milan. "Accordingly, our game...

AZ Alkmaar suffered their heaviest European defeat at the hands of FC Anji Makhachkala last season, but with Dick Advocaat now at the tiller – and the Russian side much changed – AZ are hoping to make amends. "We are delighted we are through to the round of 16 and I hope we will still be in contention in the next round too," said Anji defender Rasim Tagirbekov. "AZ Alkmaar will be a big game, a tough game. We played against them in...

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is planning to boycott his press responsibilities ahead of his team's game against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, as reported by Jeremy Cross of The Daily Star. The Chilean is suspended for the match due to a two-match touchline ban dished out by UEFA for criticising first-leg referee Jonas Eriksson after his side were defeated 2-0 at home .The Etihad team's boss is bound by UEFA rules to attend...

Tim Sherwood will not go down without a challenge although it seems he will be replaced if he does not achieve the club's targets. Van Gaal has a huge honours list inlcuding the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, La Liga, Bundesliga, Eredivisie, Copa del Rey and plenty more. Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on google_plusone_shareMore Sharing Services 0 Related Content: Premier League Related Articles: Tottenham Hotspur, Tim Sherwood,...

'It will be far from easy' - Manchester United manager David Moyes expects tough game against Olympiakos Manchester United manager David Moyes is anticipating a difficult game against Olympiakos in Athens tonight. Despite their Premier League struggles, United are expected to see off the Greeks and book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Tonight’s first leg is at the Karaiskakis Stadium, where Olympiakos have lost just...

Premier League trio Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been put on high alert after is it revealed transfer target Ivan Rakitic has yet to agree a new deal at Sevilla. The Croatian international has tracked by the top premier League after turning in impressive performances for the La Liga side this season. The 25-year-old has just 17 months left on his contract and speculation has mounted that he is holding off signing...

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes will take heart from victories over the Premier League's leading sides when his club face Manchester City. Hughes' men take on a team who have lost just one of 12 Premier League matches at the Etihad Stadium this season, scoring 42 goals in the process.  However, Stoke held the 2011-12 champions to a goalless draw at the Britannia Stadium in September and have since enjoyed top-flight victories over Chelsea...

Ahead of Sunday's draw for the Euro 2016 qualifiers, we look into the key questions for the home nations and more. How does qualification work? There will be eight groups of six teams and one of five, each playing home and away. The top two teams from each group and the best third-placed side will qualify, while the eight remaining third-placed sides will contest play-offs. What is the Week of Football? Matches will be spread...

Swansea City head coach Garry Monk has questioned former manager Michael Laudrup's decision to hold a press conference to discuss his exit. The Dane, who was replaced by Monk earlier this month, met with journalists on Tuesday and spoke at length about the sequence of events that led to his departure. However, when pushed for details, Laudrup held back citing legal reasons, and Monk believes there was "no real point" in the press call. "I...

Swansea City head coach Garry Monk has questioned former manager Michael Laudrup's decision to hold a press conference to discuss his exit. The Dane, who was replaced by Monk earlier this month, met with journalists on Tuesday and spoke at length about the sequence of events that led to his departure. However, when pushed for details, Laudrup held back citing legal reasons, and Monk believes there was "no real point" in the press call. "I...

Thibaut Courtois believes Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League tie against Milan is finely poised after the first leg at San Siro. A late goal from the prolific Diego Costa gave the Spanish title contenders a slender 1-0 advantage in their last-16 tie on Wednesday. Milan have endured a disappointing season in Serie A, but Diego Simeone's side were made to work for their victory with Belgian goalkeeper Courtois pulling off one fine...