Schalke confirm loan signing of Chinedu Obasi from Hoffenheim

Schalke have tied up a deal to sign forward Chinedu Obasi from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim once the transfer window reopens in January.

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Brazil risks first round exit in 2014 World Cup if form does not improve, warns Romario

The former striker is unhappy with the recent performance levels showed by the Selecao, and claims they could be in for a nasty shock three years down the line

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Brazil risk first round exit in 2014 World Cup if their form does not improve, warns Romario

Romario has warned Brazil to improve their form ahead of the 2014 World Cup in order to avoid risking a humiliating first round exit on home soil.

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Brazil legends Romario and Ronaldo announce 32,000 free tickets for disabled at 2014 World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Former playing greats Romario and Ronaldo have announced a plan to donate 32,000 free tickets to disabled fans for matches at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Romario, a World Cup winner in 1994 who is now in the Brazilian parliament, had requested the free tickets from the organizing committee. The former Brazil striker has a daughter with Down syndrome and had tears in …

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Chivas USA expect Minda to make immediate impact

Chivas USA have added yet another piece to the puzzle for next season, signing Ecuadorian midfielder Oswaldo Minda from Deportivo Quito on Wednesday.

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Schalke sign Obasi until the end of the season

Gelsenkirchen – Chinedu Obasi is set to play the second half of the 2011/12 Bundesliga season for FC Schalke 04. 1899 Hoffenheim’s Nigerian striker will initially join the Royal Blues on loan until the end of the season with a view to making the move permanent in the summer.

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Cahill in line for Chelsea switch

Chelsea begin talks with Bolton Wanderers over a possible move for England international defender Gary Cahill.

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Spain’s Vicente del Bosque on Schalke’s Raul: No-one’s cycle is closed

The experienced trainer described the striker’s recent form as impressive, and said the former Real Madrid man could have a place in his Euro 2012 squad

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LA Galaxy re-sign three players, including defender Sean Franklin, and added two others

Sean Franklin was re-signed along with midfielder Bryan Jordan and forward Adam Cristman. The team also agreed to terms with Pat Noonan and Nick Noble.

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Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew happy with seventh place at Christmas despite six games without a win

The northeast side has drawn two and lost three since the defeat to Manchester City last month, but the former West Ham boss is confident his men can bounce back against Bolton

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LA Galaxy Re-Sign Sean Franklin, Agree To Terms With 4 Others

The LA Galaxy continued their flurry of signings on Friday, signing five players to new deals. The most significant of those signings was undoubtedly Sean Franklin , probably the best right back in Major League Soccer.  Franklin, who won the MLS Rookie of the Year award in 2008, was coming off his best season to date. He made 27 starts, including all four of the Galaxy’s playoff games, and …

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Puebla firma al delantero EEUU Eddie Johnson

PUEBLA, México – El club mexicano Puebla anunció la contratación del delantero estadounidense Eddie Johnson. El presidente del Puebla, Roberto Henaine, anunció la firma en su cuenta de Twitter, y dijo que Johnson se uniría al equipo el lunes.

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U.S. striker Johnson signs for Mexico’s Puebla

PUEBLA, Mexico (AP) — The Mexican club Puebla says it has signed U.S. striker Eddie Johnson.

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Everton offer raises Donnelly fee

Everton offer ‘considerably higher’ than Swansea for teenage Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly.

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Bolton confirm talk of Cahill switch

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has said there is interest in defender Gary Cahill from such clubs as Chelsea, however, nothing has been signed as of yet.

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Savage Says – Wolves, Steve Kean and top strikers

Robbie Savage answers your tweets in Savage Says, with topics including the future of Blackburn boss Steve Kean and expectation levels at Wolves.

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U.S. striker Eddie Johnson signs for Mexico’s Puebla

PUEBLA, Mexico (AP) — The Mexican club Puebla says it has signed U.S. striker Eddie Johnson.

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FC Barcelona: 5 Bold Predictions for 2012

This article sounds easy but is in fact a nightmare to write. The trouble is the word “bold,” which suggests courage and daring. Bold predictions and Barcelona don’t often go hand in hand because at the end of the day, they’re capable of winning any cup competition they enter or signing any player on the planet. So where do I go from here? How do I make bold predictions for Barcelona in 2012 …

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New England Revolution sign Re-Entry selection Clyde Simms

New England has signed the former D.C. United midfielder who was picked up in stage two of the 2011 Re-Entry Process.

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Husidic completes deal to join Berhalter at Hammarby

AMSTERDAM — Former Chicago Fire midfielder Baggio Husidic was picked up by the Colorado Rapids in the recent Re-Entry Process, but he will not be returning to MLS when his contract runs out at the end of the year.

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Atletico Madrid appoint Simeone as new coach

Atletico Madrid has hired former Argentina midfielder Diego Simeone as its new coach to replace the fired Gregorio Manzano.

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US striker Eddie Johnson signs for Mexico’s Puebla

The Mexican club Puebla says it has signed U.S. striker Eddie Johnson. Puebla President Roberto Henaine announced the signing on his Twitter page, saying Johnson would join his new teammates Monday. Johnson has played for FC Dallas and the Kansas City Wizards in MLS. He has been without a team since leaving Fulham of the English Premier League in the summer.

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Striker Eddie Johnson joins US teammate DaMarcus Beasley at Mexican club Puebla

PUEBLA, Mexico — The Mexican club Puebla says it has signed U.S. striker Eddie Johnson. Puebla President Roberto Henaine announced the signing on his Twitter page, saying Johnson would join his new teammates Monday. Johnson has played for FC Dallas and the Kansas City Wizards in MLS. He has been without a team since leaving Fulham of the English Premier League in the summer. Read full article > >

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Club’s fans top ban orders table

Leeds United fans have the highest number of football banning orders in England, new figures reveal.

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Simeone returns to take Atlético reins

Diego Simeone has returned to UEFA Europa League contenders Club Atlético de Madrid as coach, replacing Gregorio Manzano at the club he twice represented as a midfielder.

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Wenger may sign new full-back

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fails to rule out signing a full-back in the January transfer window.

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Serie B’s Farina rewarded for honesty by Italy coach

A second-tier Italian soccer player has been called up to train with the national team as a reward for turning his back on a match-fixing scam, Italian media reported on Friday.

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West Brom v Man City (1500)

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday’s Boxing Day game between West Brom and Manchester City in the Premier League.

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