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Chelsea goalie's son scores adorable goal
Despite a long season there have been some great memories for the Chelsea soccer club, including their Europa League triumph. But perhaps the most adorable moment came after Sunday's 2-1 home victory over Everton, when Ross Turnbull's son, Josh, scored on a breakaway in front of the crowd. Paulo Ferreira, leaving the club after nine years, was busy giving his farewell...
Jose Mourinho to Leave Real Madrid by ‘Mutual Consent’ After 2012-13 Season
Jose Mourinho‘s departure from Real Madrid has been world soccer’s biggest open secret since early December. On Monday, it became official.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced that Mourinho has agreed to leave the club after this season. Mourinho and Real Madrid will part ways by “mutual consent,” and neither party will pay any compensation to the other, according...
Terry to miss Chelsea's USA tour
Chelsea captain John Terry will miss his club's two-game U.S. tour because of an ankle injury.
The defender was injured May 11 against Aston Villa and did not play in the Blues' 2-1 win over Benfica in last week's Europa League final.
Left back Ryan Bertrand is skipping the tour because of a knee injury.
In its final games under interim manager Rafa Benitez, Chelsea...
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Magnificent Koscielny drags Arsenal over the line
Magnificent Koscielny drags Arsenal over the line - originally posted on Soccerlens.comFreddie Ljungberg in 2001/02; Petr Cech in 2011/12; Eric Cantona in 1995/96. Sometimes a player will have an inspired run of form at a crucial point in a season, dragging their team through tough games when it really matters. That certainly applies to Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny this time around...
Robocop glasses to help make 2014 World Cup ‘one of safest sporting events ever’
Robocop is entering back into the consciousness of society with a remake currently being filmed, a statue being built, and original the orignal Robocop Peter Weller starring in the newest Star Trek movie, and the Brazilian police donning ‘Robocop-style’ glasses with face recognition cameras for the 2014 World Cup. Security is always a concern for the world’s largest soccer...
Moyes begins work at Man United
David Moyes has traveled to Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Monday ahead of officially taking over as manager of the club.
The 50-year-old, who took charge of his final game as Everton boss on Sunday, will succeed outgoing Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson on 1 July.
One of the issues at the top of Moyes' initial agenda at United is sure to be the future...
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Franck Ribery’s Perfect Volleyed Goal Caps Off Outstanding Bundesliga Season (Video)
Franck Ribery will face personal and professional challenges in the coming weeks, but he plays soccer like a man who doesn’t have a care in the world.
The French winger scored one of the best goals of the 2012-13 season on Saturday, displaying perfect technique as he volleyed home a shot with power and precision. It was the second of two goals he scored on a day when he was...
Moyes proud of Everton team
David Moyes was full of praise for his players as he bowed out as Everton boss with a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
Steven Naismith had equalised Juan Mata's first-half goal but Fernando Torres came up with a second-half winner to ensure it was Rafa Benitez not Moyes who would finish with a win.
Moyes was disappointed by that but had nothing but positive words for his players as he...
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Looking back at Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible career
One of world soccer’s most legendary managerial careers came to a close Sunday when Sir Alex Ferguson toed the touch line for the final time as Manchester United closed its 2012-13 season. Ferguson’s final match was an away draw with West Bromwich Albion 5-5. It came on a Survival Sunday where nearly everything has been decided, including the Red Devils clinching yet another...
David Beckham Cries His Way Off Soccer Field, Into Retirement (Video)
David Beckham bid a tearful farewell to professional soccer.
The 38-year-old burst into tears as he walked off the field in his final game as a player. The emotional moment brought the Ligue 1 (French first division) game between Paris Saint-Germain and Brest to a temporary halt, as Beckham’s PSG teammates hugged him one-by-one before he made his way to the bench.
Beckham was used...
David Beckham Epic Pair of Cleats for his Final Game and a Young Beckham Signing His First Contract
In case you have been hiding in a hole in the ground, stuck in the desert, or have sworn off modern conveniences as a way trying to get back to nature you have probably heard that the soccer stud of all soccer studs has called it quits.
Yes, ladies and gents, David Beckham has retired from the game.
Of course when you are David Beckham you don't do anything without style...
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Donovan left off U.S. national team
American soccer star Landon Donovan has been left off the United States men’s national soccer team roster for its next five games of qualifiers.
SAD STORY
Tragic end to soccer fan's World Cup trek
Richard Swanson, a 43-year-old man planning to dribble a soccer ball from Seattle to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, died on Tuesday after being hit by a car.
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