Collection of crumbs: Monday links from around our soccer world
Jul 30, 2012, 3:23 PM EDT
With the European season quickly approaching, we’re entering into “so much news, so little time” ground.” Besides, Steve and I can’t get into the International Union of Soccer Bloggers (a.k.a., the Illuminati) without link posts.
- Manchester United have signed a new shirt sponsorship with Chevrolet that will put
$5.6$39 million per year in the Red Devil coffers through 2011 (starting with the 2014-15 season). GM has since fired its global marketing chief for failing to report financial details. - Last week, we talked up the significant of Carles Puyol’s return to Barcelona training. Today, he got the all-clear to resume full workouts.
- Yesterday: Sporting director. Today: Youth coach. Tomorrow: Zinedine Zidane could have Didier Deschamps’ job with France. He’s on his way.
- Robert Lewandowski is looking to cash in on his second year with Borussia Dortmund, which has always been the plan.
- Former WPS star Alex Scott talks about seeing her birthplace transformed to host the summer Olympics.
- Luc Castaignos is moving back to the Netherlands after a shot stay with Inter Milan. The former Feyenoord striker is going to Twente. Initial price: €6 million.
- Following up on our review of Mexico’s second round, the league captures the color of this weekend’s action.
- And Women United FC was at Steven Lenhart tribute night. Enjoy your nightmares.
- South America expert Joel Richards tweets on the shell game going on in Argentina. An ex-Everton man moves to San Lorenzo while a former Boca man may move to River. Or France. Who knows.
- And a reminder that Rio Ferdinand, scourge of English Football Association decency, was once and still is very good at playing soccer.
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Champions League final infographic: Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich
May 24, 2013, 8:31 AM EDT
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The first-ever all-German UEFA Champions League final is one day away, take a look at our infographic to see which side has the edge.
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Christie Rampone and Sky Blue FC try to stay atop the NWSL Saturday in Overland Park.
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Manchester City rally downs Chelsea at the death in exciting US tour opener
May 23, 2013, 11:24 PM EDT
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Manchester City overcame a 3-goal deficit at Busch Stadium in St. Louis as Edin Dzeko bagged a brace to beat Chelsea 4-3.
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Yahoo! reports: Mourinho to sign 4-year deal with Chelsea, will be unveiled June 2
May 23, 2013, 11:03 PM EDT
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Just days after Jose Mourinho mutually parted ways with Real Madrid, he will be completing a deal to become Chelsea’s next manager, says Martin Rogers of Yahoo! Sports via Twitter.
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Roberto Martinez has given himself more time to decide on his future at Wigan, and also gave them a wish list.
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Asmir Begovic is apparently intending on showing up at the door of another club to start training.
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Reports: Porto to bank on Moutinho and Rodriguez in shock double move
May 23, 2013, 7:16 PM EDT
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AS Monaco, rich with the injection of money from a Russian tycoon, are set to make a huge splash, possibly as much as €70 million.
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The United States U-18 squad drew with the hosts in the middle of three group-stage matches during the 19th Annual Lisbon International Juniors Tournament.
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20-year-old Jonathan Osorio picked up his debut call-up to the Canadian national team along with three other Toronto FC teammates ahead of their friendly against Costa Rica on Tuesday.
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Leighton Baines says Everton will be fine without Moyes, but will they?
May 23, 2013, 5:11 PM EDT
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“Football clubs live on and we’ll live on, we’ll move on.” They’ll move on, they have to. But will they effectively?
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With the upcoming Champions League final this weekend featuring an all-German cast, Germany secured another massive Champions League achievement today.
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Anyone else bothered by the way Bayern Munich have conducted themselves ahead of this Saturday’s Champions League final?
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Sunderland’s central defender will say goodbye to the English Premier League in exchange for a switch stateside.
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Manchester City president shoots down high-profile transfer links
May 23, 2013, 2:00 PM EDT
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Chelsea fans will be delighted, while those supporting Manchester City are sure to question who’s on their team’s mind.
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Should Europa League winners be awarded a spot in the Champions League?
May 23, 2013, 1:37 PM EDT
Should the champions of the Europa League be awarded a spot in the following season’s Champions League?
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Espanyol fans upset with Barca shirt on the statute of Christopher Columbus
May 23, 2013, 12:07 PM EDT
The city’s decision to permit Columbus to wear angers Espanyol fans, who believe Barca receives too much support from local institutions.
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Gonzalo Higuain close to Juventus move while others continue the chase
May 23, 2013, 11:22 AM EDT
Despite notching an impressive 104 goals in 185 matches since moving to the Bernabeu in 2007, Higuain has struggled this season.
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With Arsenal rumored to be courting Swansea center-back Ashley Williams, Thomas Vermaelen has some decisions to make.
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Poor Strama, Allegri: Inter, AC Milan leave coaches in limbo
May 22, 2013, 11:51 PM EDT
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Serie A’s two Milanese clubs have yet to move for new head coaches.
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Full circle: Misantrope’s revival could land Benítez in Paris, Madrid, or Naples
May 22, 2013, 11:06 PM EDT
Over the last three months, Rafa Benítez has reignited a floundering career.
