Real Madrid land 'Decimotercera' with help from Liverpool's Karius - media reaction

Real Madrid land 'Decimotercera' with help from Liverpool's Karius - media reaction
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Real Madrid land 'Decimotercera' with help from Liverpool's Karius - media reaction
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's reserves remaining a secret; Argentina's goalkeeper drama hindering WC preparations

Brazil's reserves remaining a secret; Argentina's goalkeeper drama hindering WC preparations
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Brazil's reserves remaining a secret; Argentina's goalkeeper drama hindering WC preparations
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...

7 of the Bundesliga's Biggest & Best Moments From the 2017/18 Campaign

7 of the Bundesliga's Biggest & Best Moments From the 2017/18 Campaign
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7 of the Bundesliga's Biggest & Best Moments From the 2017/18 Campaign
aign Bayern Munich have been crowned as Bundesliga for a sixth consecutive season, while two of the division's oldest and most beloved clubs Hamburger SV and FC Köln dropped out of the German top flight altogether. The 2017/18 season had all the usual thrills and spills that we've come to expect from the Bundesliga, but the last nine months have been groundbreaking in how the game will be played for years to come. So with that in mind, let's have a look back at seven of the most memorable...

​Crocked Arsenal captain Koscielny relying on 'television, crosswords and Nintendo'

​Crocked Arsenal captain Koscielny relying on 'television, crosswords and Nintendo'
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​Crocked Arsenal captain Koscielny relying on 'television, crosswords and Nintendo'
​Crocked Arsenal captain Koscielny relying on 'television, crosswords and Nintendo'

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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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Lessons from Brazil’s 2014 World Cup disaster

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Lessons from Brazil’s 2014 World Cup disaster
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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Lessons from Brazil’s 2014 World Cup disaster

Brazil were full of confidence ahead of hosting the World Cup four years ago – and then it all went wrong

David Luiz bRAZILDavid 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

Real Madrid Captain Sergio Ramos Posts Emotional Twitter Tribute to Legendary Retiring Trio

Real Madrid Captain Sergio Ramos Posts Emotional Twitter Tribute to Legendary Retiring Trio
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Real Madrid Captain Sergio Ramos Posts Emotional Twitter Tribute to Legendary Retiring Trio
​Sergio Ramos took to Twitter on Sunday to send a farewell message to departing greats Fernando Torres, Andres Iniesta and ​Gianluigi Buffon as the three stars played their final games for their current clubs over the weekend. The Real Madrid and Spain captain put rivalry aside in order to pay tribute to the era-defining trio as they leave ​Atletico Madrid, ​Barcelona and ​Juventus respectively to start the next stages of their careers before hanging up their boots. Habéis hecho más bonita la...

​Liverpool fans fume over Champions League parade plans

​Liverpool fans fume over Champions League parade plans
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​Liverpool fans fume over Champions League parade plans
​Liverpool fans fume over Champions League parade plans

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 fullback Jlloyd Samuel dies in car crash

Former Aston Villa fullback Jlloyd Samuel dies in car crash
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Former Aston Villa fullback Jlloyd Samuel dies in car crash

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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Ozil, Gundogan criticised by DFB for Erdogan meeting

Ozil, Gundogan criticised by DFB for Erdogan meeting
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Ozil, Gundogan criticised by DFB for Erdogan meeting
Ozil, Gundogan criticised by DFB for Erdogan meeting
The German Football Association (DFB) has criticised Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan for appearing in what it describes as an "election campaign stunt" by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Germany internationals were pictured greeting Erdogan at Turkey's London embassy, along with Everton and Turkey striker Cenk Tosun, as the politician arrived in England ahead of a meeting with UK prime minister Theresa May. Arsenal star Ozil and Manchester City midfielder Gundogan handed over signed shirts, before a picture of the three players together was uploaded via Ozil's official Instagram page. The DFB has since issued a statement in which it has accused Ozil and Gundogan, who are both of Turkish descent, of going against its football values by taking part in the meeting.   The (Premier) League of Extraordinary Gentlemen  @ilkayguendogan @cenktosun14 A post shared by Mesut Özil (@m10_official) on May 13, 2018 at 2:29pm PDT DFB president Reinhard Grindel said: "The DFB of course respects the special situation for our players with migrant backgrounds, but football and the DFB stands for values that Mr. Erdogan does not sufficiently respect. "Therefore, it is not a good thing that our internationals have let themselves be misused for his election campaign stunt. It certainly hasn't helped the DFB's integration efforts. DFB team coordinator Oliver Bierhoff added: "I still have absolutely no doubts about Mesut and Ilkay's commitment to playing for the Germany national team and how much they identify with our values. They were unaware of the symbolism of these pictures, but we cannot endorse it, and we will discuss the matter with the players." The UK has been criticised for hosting Erdogan during what is a high-stakes election campaign. There has been pressure from human rights campaigners and exiled Turkish citizens to denounce the government's alleged systematic arrests of journalists, civil rights activists and opposition politicians.

Man City Stopper Ederson Signs Monster 7-Year Deal at Etihad Just Hours After 100-Point Season Ends

Man City Stopper Ederson Signs Monster 7-Year Deal at Etihad Just Hours After 100-Point Season Ends
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Man City Stopper Ederson Signs Monster 7-Year Deal at Etihad Just Hours After 100-Point Season Ends
​Manchester City stopper Ederson has signed a new seven year deal with the Premier League champions, tying him to the Etihad until the summer of 2025.  The Brazil international joined the club from Benfica last summer in a €40m move, and has been at the heart of the club's blitz of English football this season with his impressive range of passing and assuredness under pressure.  Amazing news!@edersonmoraes93 has signed a new deal and committed himself to the Club until 2025! 😀 #mancity...

Neymar: I miss Messi and Suarez

Neymar: I miss Messi and Suarez
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Neymar: I miss Messi and Suarez
Neymar: I miss Messi and Suarez
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar admits he misses being at Barcelona with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. The South American trio formed a fearsome attack under Luis Enrique at Camp Nou, inspiring Barca to the treble in their first season together in 2014-15. The Catalans went on to win the 2015 Club World Cup, a domestic double in 2015-16 and the Copa del Rey again a year later with their 'MSN' forward line, before Neymar left for PSG in 2017 for a world-record €222million fee. The Brazil international has been linked with a return to LaLiga in the next transfer window, most likely with Real Madrid, although PSG have moved to calm those fears by using Neymar as part of the publicity for their new kit. But the 26-year-old says he misses playing alongside his friends at Barca, adding that they got on so well that they would poke fun at each other even during matches. Proud to wear the new jersey and to continue giving you joy Orgulhoso de usar a nova camisa e continuar dando alegria a todos  #ICICESTPARIS  @PSG_inside @nikefootball pic.twitter.com/EPZd5DiKXh — Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) May 12, 2018 "We were doing great with Messi, and then came Suarez. He was the icing on the cake. It was great for the three of us, for the team," Neymar told Brazil great Zico in an interview for his YouTube channel. "Messi and I were close to Suarez. We became inseparable. We get along really well. And we knew what to do. "During practice, Messi and I would goof around with the ball. He [Suarez] would come up to us and I would be mad at him. "During a match, I had a play where I beat the defenders and passed the ball. Messi did the same. Suarez tried it too and we began to laugh. We were so close we would laugh at each other when someone wouldn't get something right. He told us he tried to emulate what we had done.  "We had a great friendship. What I miss about Barcelona is playing with Messi and Suarez. We were happy, we were friends." Neymar has formed a similarly ruthless partnership with Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe at PSG, winning the domestic quadruple in his first season in France. The former Santos man joked he has already told Brazil team-mate Casemiro to give Mbappe some rough treatment at the World Cup, such is the threat he poses in the France team. "I already told Casemiro he can go hard on him! He's the best at his age," he added.

​Chelsea boss Conte enjoys Premier League toughness

​Chelsea boss Conte enjoys Premier League toughness
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​Chelsea boss Conte enjoys Premier League toughness
​Chelsea boss Conte enjoys Premier League toughness

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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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Boca suffer Libertadores wobble – and Tevez is part of the problem

Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Boca suffer Libertadores wobble – and Tevez is part of the problem
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Tim Vickery’s Notes from South America: Boca suffer Libertadores wobble – and Tevez is part of the problem

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

Chicago Fire to have Fernando Torres talks in Madrid - sources

Chicago Fire to have Fernando Torres talks in Madrid - sources
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Chicago Fire to have Fernando Torres talks in Madrid - sources
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,...

Wembley Faces An Uncertain Future | Brian Glanville

Wembley Faces An Uncertain Future | Brian Glanville
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Wembley Faces An Uncertain Future | Brian Glanville

The stadium will remain part of England's football heritage, regardless of who owns it

Wembley Faces An Uncertain FutureA 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

Russia World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide

Russia World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
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Russia World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide

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.

Russia World Cup Fixtures, Squad Group, GuideLogo: 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.