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Bundesliga chief slams Qatar World Cup scheduling

Bundesliga chief executive Christian Seifert has slammed FIFA's decision to host World Cup 2022 in Qatar during the country's summer. Traditionally, the quadrennial showcase tournament is held during June and July...

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Manchester City appoint Patrick Vieira as new Head of Elite Development Squad

Patrick Vieira has been appointed the new Head of Manchester City's Elite Development Squad as the backroom changes continue at the club...

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Hodgson anticipating 'tough' England run

England manager Roy Hodgson says his side must use their upcoming home games to secure their place at the 2014 World Cup...

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Del Bosque 'not certain' over Spain exit

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has revealed that he may not step down from his role after the 2014 World Cup...

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Goal deluge at Maracana reopening celebration

The new-look Maracana stadium in Rio saw the Friends of Ronaldo defeat the Friends of Bebeto 8-5 on Saturday...

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Del Bosque: I will quit Spain after World Cup

Vicente del Bosque has revealed he will step down from his position as Spain coach after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil...

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International friendly: Brazil 2 Chile 2

Santos striker Neymar was jeered as Brazil were held to a 2-2 draw by Chile in an international friendly in Belo Horizonte...

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The US is still a generation away from becoming a soccer nation.

The U.S. is still 20 years away from being a soccer nation. In the spring of 1983, my father purchased my first MLB approved baseball glove. I was two months old...

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Hodgson welcomes goal-line technology

The adoption of goal-line technology will eliminate "gross injustices" in high-profile matches, according to England manager Roy Hodgson...

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Ecuador enter FIFA top 10

After thumping El Salvador 5-0 in a friendly and then cruising past Paraguay 4-1 in a World Cup qualifier last month, Ecuador have reached second in the CONMEBOL standings, while also rising to 10th in FIFA's world rankings...

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