Fernandinho defends Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Novo Horizonte teen Rodrigo Antonio Rodrigues.
The 18-year-old will have a medical before signing his contract with Los Blancos.
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The local media reaction on the morning after Real Madrid's Champions League final victory over Liverpool struggled to explain a night packed with unexpected drama and startling storylines, but with a very familiar ending: yet another European Cup for the Bernabeu outfit.
"The thirteenth!" said the front page of AS, along with "two huge bombs from Bale, and another from Cristiano -- the first decided the game, and the second threatened to leave."
Buenos días, aquí tenéis la portada de AS del 27 de mayo de
2018 https://t.co/LdXnRGxKyu pic.twitter.com/AjXPfUKXpD—
AS (@diarioas) May
27, 2018
"Eternal champion," said the match report inside....
Brazil have won a record-breaking five World Cups. Can Tite's men make it six in Russia?
After humiliation on home soil for Brazil in 2014, Ian Darke and ESPN's expert panel feel redemption could be in the cards for Neymar and company.
ESPN FC's Brian McBride shares his thoughts on how Argentina will cope at the World Cup without injured, No. 1 goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
The World Cup preparations of both Brazil and Argentina have been hit by problems this week.
In the case of Brazil, it has to do with their reserve list. Coach Tite went straight to the announcement of his list of 23. The identity of the other 12 players who are on the standby list were not revealed, for any appreciable reason. One or two names have dribbled out, but for some mysterious motive the reserve players have been kept secret from the public.
Those involved in the World Cup -- all of those...
Arsenal central defender Laurent Koscielny is turning to television and video games in his attempt to pass the time during his recovery.
Koscielny suffered a serious Achilles injury during the club's Europa League semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid. It ruled him out of the World Cup.
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SABLES captain Denford Mutamangira has hailed former Springboks coach Peter de Villiers for instilling a new sense of self-belief in the Zimbabwe senior rugby squad as they prepare for next […]
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Brazil were full of confidence ahead of hosting the World Cup four years ago – and then it all went wrong
David Luiz leaves the pitch in tears after Brazil's 7-1 defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-finalBrazil were full of confidence ahead of hosting the World Cup four years ago – and then it all went wrong
Romelu Lukaku vs. Alvaro Morata has been debated for a full season now. While each has the chance to prove his worth in the FA Cup final, the fates of Man United and Chelsea may be decided by a Plan B instead. Michael Cox »
Liverpool fans are in a rage after the plans for a potential Champions League victory celebration have been revealed.
Should the Reds be crowned European champions on May 26, the victory parade in Liverpool will be organised one day later on May 27, which means the supporters that will travel to Kiev will have no time to get back for it.
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Former Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers fullback Jlloyd Samuel has been killed in a car crash at the age of 37.
Samuel's Range Rover was involved in a crash with a van at 7:55am in High Legh, Cheshire, after he had dropped his children off at school.
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THE escalating tension between Zimbabwe Cricket [ZC] and national team players over unpaid salaries, match fees and bonuses has reached new heights after the under-fire cricket body refused to give […]
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Rio Ferdinand has admitted club rivalries "killed'' England's chances at major tournaments while their so-called "golden generation'' were
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is delighted with the competition in the Premier League.
While it can mean that a team endures a poor season, such as his Chelsea side if they were to finish fifth this campaign, Conte enjoys the competition.
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Returning hero, now 34, has struggled to make the impact that Boca had hoped for
Carlos Tevez of Boca Juniors.
(Photo: Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)Returning hero, now 34, has struggled to make the impact that Boca had hoped for
IT was a goal feast as log leaders Ngezi Platinum scored five times against hapless Yadah FC at Boabab Stadium in Mhondoro-Ngezi yesterday to record their highest tally since promotion […]
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The Five Stripes picked up a road-win at the Chicago Fire thanks to goals from Ezequiel Barco and Josef Martinez, raising their unbeaten streak to eight games.
Representatives of the Chicago Fire are in Madrid in the hope they can land current Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Fire general manager Nelson Rodriguez is scheduled to hold talks with Torres' representatives on Tuesday, the sources said. Spanish radio Cadena Cope was the first to report that the Fire's reps had traveled to Madrid.
The Fire are in pole position among MLS teams to land Torres because they holds Torres' discovery rights. The Montreal Impact,...
BY the end of the month Zimbabwe tennis ace Courtney Lock will be a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance graduate.
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The stadium will remain part of England's football heritage, regardless of who owns it
A statue of former England football captain Bobby Moore stands outside Wembley Stadium (Getty Images)The stadium will remain part of England's football heritage, regardless of who owns it
2018 is a World Cup year, so we have put together a guide for each team in the tournament. We start with group A and the hosts Russia.
Logo: We kick off our World Cup team guide with the hosts, Russia (Getty Images) 2018 is a World Cup year, so we have put together a guide for each team in the tournament. We start with group A and the hosts Russia.