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NYCFC is looking at two stadium sites. One is a lot better than the other.NYCFC is looking at two stadium sites. One is a lot better than the other.
Juventus president gets 1-year ban for selling tickets to scalpersJuventus president gets 1-year ban for selling tickets to scalpers
Don’t expect Neymar and Edinson Cavani to stop arguing about who takes set piecesDon’t expect Neymar and Edinson Cavani to stop arguing about who takes set pieces
4 storylines to follow in Tuesday’s Champions League games4 storylines to follow in Tuesday’s Champions League games
Liverpool still won’t play Philippe Coutinho against Manchester CityLiverpool still won’t play Philippe Coutinho against Manchester City
Arsenal kept Alexis Sanchez, but the drama is far from overArsenal kept Alexis Sanchez, but the drama is far from over
Lionel Messi is holding the Barcelona board ransomLionel Messi is holding the Barcelona board ransom
Luis Suárez will miss a month with a knee injuryLuis Suárez will miss a month with a knee injury
Soccer
By Kim McCauley
USMNT defender John Brooks will miss all remaining World Cup qualifiersUSMNT defender John Brooks will miss all remaining World Cup qualifiers
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended 5 games for pushing refereeCristiano Ronaldo suspended 5 games for pushing referee
Neymar scheduled for PSG presentation, Barca training at the same timeNeymar scheduled for PSG presentation, Barca training at the same time
2 Manchester United players in trouble for being mean to anti-doping officials2 Manchester United players in trouble for being mean to anti-doping officials
Monaco denies report that Real Madrid has €180 million deal for MbappeMonaco denies report that Real Madrid has €180 million deal for Mbappe
Manchester City is finally young, fast, and deep in defenseManchester City is finally young, fast, and deep in defense
Chelsea or Man United? Lukaku transfer saga takes a left turnChelsea or Man United? Lukaku transfer saga takes a left turn
Will PEA really choose China over the Premier League?Will PEA really choose China over the Premier League?
The Garcia Report on the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid is outThe Garcia Report on the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid is out
Russia’s entire 2014 World Cup team is under investigation for dopingRussia’s entire 2014 World Cup team is under investigation for doping
Infantino booted FIFA investigators who were investigating himInfantino booted FIFA investigators who were investigating him
Bayern makes 4th signing of the window while others twiddle their thumbsBayern makes 4th signing of the window while others twiddle their thumbs
Marco Verratti asks to leave PSG with Barcelona circlingMarco Verratti asks to leave PSG with Barcelona circling
Zlatan Ibrahimovic departs Manchester UnitedZlatan Ibrahimovic departs Manchester United
Soccer
By Conor Dowley
Southampton are livid with Liverpool againSouthampton are livid with Liverpool again
Soccer
By Conor Dowley
Gianluigi Buffon isn’t done chasing the Champions League yetGianluigi Buffon isn’t done chasing the Champions League yet
Antoine Griezmann probably isn’t going to Manchester UnitedAntoine Griezmann probably isn’t going to Manchester United
Kellyn Acosta could be a key player for the USMNT this summerKellyn Acosta could be a key player for the USMNT this summer
So is Ernesto Valverde the next Barcelona manager or not?So is Ernesto Valverde the next Barcelona manager or not?
Gabriel Jesus on the Premier League: “I thought it would be harder”Gabriel Jesus on the Premier League: “I thought it would be harder”
There’s no good reason to believe Infantino fixed FIFA corruptionThere’s no good reason to believe Infantino fixed FIFA corruption
Meet the 16-year-old Real Madrid spent $67 million on before his 1st pro gameMeet the 16-year-old Real Madrid spent $67 million on before his 1st pro game
Chapecoense wins 1st title since November plane crashChapecoense wins 1st title since November plane crash
Sulley Muntari leaves match after being booked for reporting racist abuseSulley Muntari leaves match after being booked for reporting racist abuse
Joey Barton banned 18 months for gambling, effectively forced to retireJoey Barton banned 18 months for gambling, effectively forced to retire
Why the world’s best director of football chose Roma over the top clubsWhy the world’s best director of football chose Roma over the top clubs
Lewandowski in, Bale out as Bayern faces MadridLewandowski in, Bale out as Bayern faces Madrid
Soccer
By Kim McCauley
Silvio Berlusconi finally sells AC Milan. For real, this time.Silvio Berlusconi finally sells AC Milan. For real, this time.
BVB say ‘terror and hatred can never dictate our actions’BVB say ‘terror and hatred can never dictate our actions’
Robert Lewandowski might not be fit to play against Real MadridRobert Lewandowski might not be fit to play against Real Madrid
USA will bid for 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and CanadaUSA will bid for 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada
Jermaine Jones says ‘the criticism is always on me’ for USMNTJermaine Jones says ‘the criticism is always on me’ for USMNT

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