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Friday, August 31, 2018
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Lindelof 'not Manchester United material'
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Lindelof 'not Manchester United material'
Norwegian pundit Simen Stams Mller says Victor Lindelof needs to leave Manchester United.
Moller, now playing semi-pro in England, is a former Tromso player and pundit with TV2.
Read more on Tribal FootballWednesday, August 29, 2018
Premier League: Harry Kane Says Tottenham Win At Manchester United Is Statement Of Intent
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Premier League: Harry Kane Says Tottenham Win At Manchester United Is Statement Of Intent
Tottenham maintained their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Manchester United.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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Canadian Premier League schedules cross-country tryouts
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Canadian Premier League schedules cross-country tryouts
Want to play in the Canadian Premier League? Here’s your chance.
The fledgling Canadian pro soccer league is holding open tryouts for men 16 and over in seven Canadian cities, starting Sept. 20 in Halifax. Registration is $200 for the two-day trials, although you will have to survive the cut to get to Day 2.
It’s a start to populating the rosters of HFX Wanderers FC, York 9 FC, Forge FC, Valour FC, Cavalry FC, FC Edmonton and Pacific FC ahead of the league’s kickoff next spring.
Former Canadian international forward Alex Bunbury will lead the trials, with coaches and/or technical staff from each of the seven CPL teams in attendance (Hamilton’s Forge FC has yet to announce its coach).
"There’s a lot of good players (in Canada) that very often have not been given the opportunity," said James Easton, vice-president of soccer operations for the CPL.
"We want to make sure that we’re looking far and wide, in all the nooks and crannies, and giving opportunities to players who think they can be professionals," he added. "So we don’t want to leave any stone unturned."
Easton has firsthand experience. His father Jim Easton was the first manager of the Vancouver Whitecaps whose early open trials produced two signings — two British players who were on holiday at the time and borrowed boots to take part in the tryouts.
The 51-year-old Bunbury, a member of the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame, won 66 caps for Canada between 1986 and ’97.
He got his start at 18 with the Hamilton Steelers in the now-defunct Canadian Soccer League before leaving at 23, first for England’s West Ham and then Portugal’s Club Maritimo.
Bunbury, who now makes his home in Minnesota, is his 19th year as a coach with the Minneapolis United youth soccer organization. He is also working with officials in Guyana (where he was born) on a sports academy and recently invested in a lower-division Portuguese pro team.
His son, Teal Bunbury, plays for the New England Revolution and the U.S. national team.
Easton says players who make an impression at the tryouts will earn a training camp invitation, with their local team likely getting first dibs.
His advice to those who come out is come prepared and be in shape.
"Sometimes you’re only given one opportunity and it’s up to you to make the most of that opportunity," said Easton, who played professionally for the Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL), Scotland’s Dundee United and the Vancouver 86ers/Whitecaps (USL/MLS).
Bunbury says be yourself.
"First impressions in all walks of life are very important," he said. "And I think when you come into these open trials … you have to not come in wanting to fit in. You want to come there to stand out."
"You have to demonstrate confidence within yourself," he added. "Try not to be (Lionel) Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Just be yourself. And play within yourself. But don’t come passive. Come there with aggression and with knowledge and intelligence. And then once you do that, you’ll catch someone’s eye. You’ll catch my eye, that’s for sure. And I know, I’ve met with the coaches. You’ll catch their eyes as well."
Toronto FC held open tryouts prior to its inaugural 2007 season, drawing players from as far as Britain and Brazil. The trials drew some 1,000 players, who paid $110 for the privilege.
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Canadian Premier League Open Trials
Halifax: Sept. 20-21
Montreal: Sept. 27-28
Hamilton: Oct. 1-2
Toronto: Oct. 11-12
Winnipeg: Oct. 18-19
Calgary: Oct. 25-26
Victoria: Nov. 5-6
For more information, visit www.CanPL.ca/gotgame
Sunday, August 26, 2018
UEFA Nations League Groups
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UEFA Nations League Groups
Make sure you know who is playing who in the tournament by checking out the different groups.
What do the UEFA Nations League groups look like? Find out here (Getty Images) Make sure you know who is playing who in the tournament by checking out the different groups.Saturday, August 25, 2018
Wolves show five ways to avoid being beaten by Manchester City this season
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Wolves show five ways to avoid being beaten by Manchester City this season
Wolves 1-1 Manchester City: Nuno Espirito Santo showed that with the crowd behind you and a fearless approach, playing the champions doesn't have to be a humiliating experience
Friday, August 24, 2018
Wilshere v Emery? Nah. Arsenal had wanted rid for 18 months
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Wilshere v Emery? Nah. Arsenal had wanted rid for 18 months
COMMENT: You don't need to be Mystic Meg to know Jack Wilshere's thoughts when he first clocks the Arsenal team sheet tomorrow.
Ego? Hubris? No. Just, for him, sheer reality. Wilshere, now of West Ham, would walk into that Gunners midfield. He knows that. His friends and family know it. Indeed, the hold-overs from the Arsene Wenger era will say the same. There's no Arsenal midfielder superior to the former Gooner. Indeed this column would argue, of the 22 players on the Emirates pitch tomorrow, Wilshere remains the most talented of the lot.
Read more on Tribal FootballThursday, August 23, 2018
Real Madrid chase Kylian Mbappe or Rodrigo to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after futile Premier League hunt
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Real Madrid chase Kylian Mbappe or Rodrigo to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after futile Premier League hunt
There is a realisation at Madrid that the English clubs just will not budge on any of their stars, and the Bernabeu hierarchy do not want to spend more than €120m
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Kyle Lafferty: Rangers recruit Hearts striker for second Ibrox spell
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Kyle Lafferty: Rangers recruit Hearts striker for second Ibrox spell
Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty returns to Rangers for a second spell after Hearts accept an offer for the striker.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Gelson Martins completed more dribbles in 18 minutes than the entire Valencia team
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Gelson Martins completed more dribbles in 18 minutes than the entire Valencia team
Monday, August 20, 2018
Why schools require pupils to play sports during examinations
Sport – The Standard
Why schools require pupils to play sports during examinations
SOME pupils, and even parents, come out with the line that they are very sorry, but their child cannot take part in a school sports fixture or even practice because […]
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Sunday, August 19, 2018
Ronaldo relies on teammates for winning league start at Juve
Football – Inquirer Sports
Ronaldo relies on teammates for winning league start at Juve
VERONA, Italy — A smile, a wink and a thumbs-up: Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t seem too perturbed at not scoring on his Juventus debut. The 33-year-old forward appeared relaxed after Saturday’s 3-2 victory against Chievo Verona and, although Ronaldo did not stop to speak to reporters, he responded with those gestures when asked how he felt […]
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
Antonio Valencia will reclaim Man United captaincy from Paul Pogba - Jose Mourinho
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Antonio Valencia will reclaim Man United captaincy from Paul Pogba - Jose Mourinho
Shaka Hislop and Stewart Robson explain what Jose Mourinho's positive comments about Paul Pogba mean in the big picture for Manchester United.
The FC crew assess the seemingly deteriorating state of the relationship between Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba.
Will Alexis Sanchez be the key to Manchester United's success this season? The ESPN FC guys weigh in.
With reports that Zinedine Zidane is interested in the Man United job, the FC panel assess how he'd fit in should Jose Mourinho abdicate his position as manager.
The FC crew choose who they would keep between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho.
MANCHESTER, England -- Antonio Valencia will reclaim the Manchester United captain's armband from Paul Pogba when the defender returns from injury, manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed.
Pogba captained United against Leicester on the opening night of the season in Valencia's absence and will lead the team again when they line up against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
But with Valencia back in training after a calf injury and in line to return against Tottenham next weekend, Mourinho has...Friday, August 17, 2018
Tuchel: PSG must help guide & protect Mbappe
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Tuchel: PSG must help guide & protect Mbappe
PSG manager Thomas Tuchel believes his side need to protect Kylian Mbappe this year and help his development.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Six new signings to watch in Serie A
Football – Inquirer Sports
Six new signings to watch in Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus has injected an air of expectation into the Italian championship not felt in decades while spending has smashed the one billion euro mark with more than a day still to go before the transfer window closes. Champions Juventus top the spree with 235 million euros ($265 million) invested in new […]
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Premier League Transfers – All Completed and Confirmed Signings
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Premier League Transfers – All Completed and Confirmed Signings
Check out all the latest Premier League transfer news, signings, and fees here
Liverpool's new signing Alisson Becker (Getty Images) Check out all the latest Premier League transfer news, signings, and fees hereTuesday, August 14, 2018
Chelsea’s Tiemoue Bakayoko joins AC Milan on season-loan loan
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Chelsea’s Tiemoue Bakayoko joins AC Milan on season-loan loan
The midfielder moved to Stamford Bridge from Monaco last summer.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Messi record 33rd title as Barcelona wins Spanish Super Cup
Football – Inquirer Sports
Messi record 33rd title as Barcelona wins Spanish Super Cup
TANGIER, Morocco — Lionel Messi won his 33rd title with Barcelona on Sunday to become the most successful player in the Catalan club’s history. Barcelona beat Sevilla 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup as Messi overtook Andres Iniesta, who had 32 titles when he left this summer for the Japanese league. Ousmane Dembele scored a […]
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Sunday, August 12, 2018
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Fiorentina closing deal for West Ham midfielder Edimilson Fernandes
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Fiorentina closing deal for West Ham midfielder Edimilson Fernandes
West Ham midfielder Edimilson Fernandes is on his way to Italy.
Sky Italia says West Ham are in advanced talks with Fiorentina over a loan arrangement for the Swiss.
Read more on Tribal FootballTuesday, August 7, 2018
Jordan Ayew: Swansea striker refuses to train over move speculation
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Jordan Ayew: Swansea striker refuses to train over move speculation
Jordan Ayew moves closer to leaving Swansea City after refusing to train with the team.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Ligue 1 Fixtures
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Ligue 1 Fixtures
Check out the full fixture list for the 2018/19 Ligue 1 season in France.
See the full fixture list for Ligue 1 (Getty Images) Check out the full fixture list for the 2018/19 Ligue 1 season in France.Sunday, August 5, 2018
Chelsea vs Manchester City Live Score, Community Shield Live Streaming: Chelsea vs Manchester City in curtain-raiser at Wembley
Football – The Indian Express
Chelsea vs Manchester City Live Score, Community Shield Live Streaming: Chelsea vs Manchester City in curtain-raiser at Wembley
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Vidal agrees to switch from Bayern to Barcelona
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Vidal agrees to switch from Bayern to Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain — Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has agreed to leave Bayern Munich for Barcelona.
Vidal will sign a three-year contract at the Nou Camp subject to a medical in the next few days, the Spanish league champion said in a statement on Friday.
The 31-year-old player joined Bayern from Juventus in 2015, and won the Bundesliga title in each of his three seasons in Bavaria.
Neither club has announced a transfer fee for Vidal, who was under contract at Bayern until next June, but media reports in Spain said Barca would pay around 20 million euros ($23 million).
The former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder featured in 124 games for Bayern, scoring 22 goals.
"Thanks to FC Bayern and all the fans," Vidal said. "I really enjoyed my time in Munich. I would like to thank the club for giving me another chance to take on a new challenge in Barcelona."
Vidal, who also had a spell with Chilean club Colo Colo, was one of his country’s key players when it won the Copa America in 2015 and 2016.
He was in the Chile team that finished runner-up in last year’s Confederations Cup in Russia.
Earlier, Barca announced it had agreed to sign teenage defender Moussa Wague from Belgian side KAS Eupen.
The 19-year-old right back played in all three of Senegal’s games at the 2018 World Cup, and his goal in the 2-2 draw with Japan saw him become the youngest African goalscorer in finals history.
Barca has already signed Arthur, Malcom and Clement Lenglet this close-season, while Andres Iniesta, Paulinho, Lucas Digne and Gerard Deulofeu are among those who have left.
Friday, August 3, 2018
Sachin Tendulkar Makes A Special Demand From Sunil Chhetri On His Birthday
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Sachin Tendulkar Makes A Special Demand From Sunil Chhetri On His Birthday
Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri turned 34 on Friday.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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Woeller hopes to make up for lost time with Canadian women’s team
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Woeller hopes to make up for lost time with Canadian women’s team
Shannon Woeller is a seasoned veteran in the soccer world.
The 28-year-old defender from Vancouver had a strong college career at Rutgers. She has also played professionally across Europe with stops in Norway, Iceland, Germany, and she recently signed a new contract with Eskilstuna United of Sweden’s Damallsvenskan.
But still on her “to do” list is making a mark on the Canadian national team. She was part of the program from 2009 through to 2012, earning more than a dozen caps, helping Canada win gold at the 2011 Pan American Games, and she was a member of the team that qualified for the London Olympics. Then, as she admits, the call-ups stopped, and she was forced to do some soul-searching.
She sat down with Sportsnet to discuss how she felt about recently getting an invite to camp after a five-year absence and how she plans to savour every moment:
Your professional journey takes you to another European country – Sweden. How did your move there come to fruition?
Following the conclusion of the German club season, I was looking for a new club. I was thinking of staying in the Bundesliga, but when this opportunity came up in [Sweden], it got me very excited. The club has had a lot of success in recent years, and after some conversations with the coaching staff here, I liked their vision for the team and how I could fit into that. The Swedish league is very competitive, and I am excited for a change of scenery and a different challenge.
You’ve played in Germany, Iceland and Norway along the way. What are your impressions of the professional game in Europe?
I think it’s impressive how well established and organized all of the European leagues are. Even small communities seem to be able to sustain teams. Clubs run teams from youth all the way to professional. The leagues get players from all over the world with different backgrounds allowing for a diverse game. The style of play of each league is a bit different, and I think it challenges a player to grow and improve in different areas. I think the experience of playing in Europe has helped me grow immensely both as a player and a person.
Did you ever consider staying in North America and playing pro after you graduated from college? The reason I ask is although the National Women’s Soccer League has been around for a number of seasons and is close to home, playing time, minus a few exceptions, remains limited for Canadian-born players.
I did, but the size of the league and certainly the restrictions that the NWSL sets on non-American players made it difficult. I think it is a tough decision for players because moving overseas, so far away from home, and in a different culture, in a different language, it is not an easy thing to do. It comes with a lot of challenges, but for me coming to Europe has brought so many more opportunities than I would have had otherwise. I also think it allowed me to develop other parts of my game, fitting into different systems and playing styles.
Let’s talk about your road with the national team. I liken it to someone such as Allysha Chapman, who was away from the program for a number of years but found a spot later on. How did you return to the fold and how did you remain positive throughout the time being away? Did you ever want to give up wearing the red jersey?
Yes, it has been quite a journey. My first few years after being dropped from the program [following her first stint with the team] were challenging. As a kid growing up all you want is to play for your country, and I was there, and so close to reaching my dreams. For so long that dream was what drove me day in and day out. When my call-ups dried up, I was frustrated with myself, and I was upset that I wasn’t getting the opportunities that I wanted.
It took me a few years of that mindset, but eventually, I realized that I played football because I loved to play football and I was so lucky to have the chance to do that as a job. I realized I couldn’t let something out of my control, like what opportunities I had in that moment, govern my happiness. There was nothing stopping me from working as hard as I could to be the best I could be, wherever that was in the world, and achieving other things in football.
That was a bit of an epiphany for me in terms of enjoying the process in this journey. I missed 2016 with a knee injury, and that gave me even more of an appreciation for just the chance to play football. After my injury, I managed to get a contract offer in the German Bundesliga to begin 2017, and a few months after that I got my first call back to the national team. I honestly had never expected to get this chance again, so I have so much more appreciation for this opportunity, and I have just tried my best to make the most of it.
What was your reaction getting the call again from the national team? Do you remember what you were doing when you heard the news? Your family must have been thrilled.
I do. I had actually slept in quite a bit longer than I normally do that day, and I was still in bed lounging and opened up my emails and saw the invite. I didn’t know what to do. I was so surprised. I was a late call into the camp, the team was actually already on their way to Germany that day, and so I had been asked to meet up with them that evening. I had a friend from the U.S. visiting me in Germany, and I had to leave her for the last few days of her visit! The whole thing happened so fast I didn’t have time to process any of it and the next days were a bit of a blur. I told myself that it could be a one-off deal so I should go and be in the moment and enjoy the experience because it was a special thing that I thought I might never get to do again.
I think my family was even more surprised than I was! But it has been a lot of fun to share this with them; they’ve been through the highs and lows with me, and I can’t thank them enough for their support.
From a distance, what were your thoughts on the national team with John Herdman at the helm?
I was very impressed at the way the team developed under John and how they started to consistently compete with the top teams in the world. I thought he did amazing things with the program. The structure of what he built and the level of detail that is put into each area of the program is incredible. He changed Canadian football in a lot of positive ways.
How are you getting to know new bench boss Kenneth Heiner-Moller?
Kenneth was with the team before he became the head coach, so it was nice that we already knew him. We are still getting to know him in this new role, but I think the team and myself have a huge amount of respect for him. He is a fantastic technical coach and creates a great mood and mindset within the team, and I see things under his reign being really positive.
What do you see your role being with the squad?
I don’t have as many caps as many of the players, but I think I bring lots of other experiences to the team. I think I understand how to be a professional day in and day out in different environments, how to work through setbacks and challenges, and that I bring a very consistent mindset and work ethic. I just want to contribute my strengths to the group, and I’m eager to play any role that is needed to help push this team to be the best it can be.
It’s going to be a busy fall with the national side. Up first is a friendly versus Brazil in Ottawa, and World Cup qualification is just around the corner. What is the mindset going into it?
We are definitely narrowing in our focus as we head into the fall toward World Cup qualification. Being fully prepared for that qualification tournament is our top priority at the moment, and obviously, qualification is our biggest goal for this year. I think everyone is really excited, we enjoy spending time together and playing together, and we will be ready.
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