Juventus in €11m bid for Porto’s Fredy Guarin – report

Juventus have put together a bid of €11 million for Porto midfielder Fredy Guarin , La Gazzetta dello Sport claims. The Italian giants are understood to be in the market for a new midfielder who can provide cover for Andrea Pirlo in central midfield.

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Behind the Axe: Additional thoughts on Brent Richards, 2012 schedule and January 12 MLS Super Draft

Behind the Axe looks at some of the most recent Portland Timbers news in greater detail, from looking at the breakdown of the schedule, more background about the Brent Richards signing and thoughts about the MLS Super Draft taking place on January 12.

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Carle backs Sydney FC to come good

Sydney FC midfielder Nick Carle denies their season is on the line when they play Central Coast on Sunday.

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Soccer: Carle backs Sydney FC

Sydney FC midfielder Nick Carle denies their A-League season is on the line when they play Central Coast at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.The Mariners will travel down the F3 brimming with confidence after taking a six-point…

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Earthquakes GK David Bingham Named to U.S. Under-23 National Team

SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham was among 22 players selected to participate in U.S. Under-23 National Team camp in Carson, Calif. and San Jose, Costa Rica from Jan. 8-25.

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Jorge Villafaña , Once Again, Called Up

Carson, CA. (Friday, January 6, 2012) – Chivas USA announced today that Jorge Villafaña has once again been called up to the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team by head coach Caleb Porter.

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Peterborough United v Sunderland: Barry Fry admits ‘Football nearly killed me, but I still love the game’

Peterborough’s flamboyant director of football is relishing latest FA Cup adventure as he reflects on a career spanning half a century and 15 different clubs.

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Ballack set for Leverkusen exit but won't retire

Michael Ballack has hinted that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season but does not intend to retire.

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Liverpool 5-1 Oldham

Liverpool survive a fright to overpower Oldham and book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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Toronto FC ‘sick and tired’ of missing playoffs

In his last appearance before heading down to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Toronto FC head coach Aron Winter made a very subtle blunder

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Rapids Sign Hunter Freeman

Published: Friday, 6. January, 2012 in category M.L.S. The Colorado Rapids announced on Friday that the team has signed Hunter Freeman, a veteran of five MLS seasons as well as two years in the top division in Norway, after selecting the versatile defender in December’s MLS Re-Entry Draft.

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Whitecaps bolster central defensive depth with Bonjour

Published: Friday, 6. January, 2012 in category M.L.S. The Vancouver Whitecaps spent much of their inaugural year in MLS making do with a patchwork backline thanks to a seemingly endless series of injuries.

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Whitecaps FC Sign Argentine Defender Bonjour

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of Argentine centre back MartÃ-n Bonjour – pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and Visa. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Philadelphia Union Unveil 2012 Ticket Timeline, Partial Plans

Chester, Pa. (January 6, 2012) “” With Philadelphia Union’s 2012 schedule unveiled, the club has announced the on-sale dates of partial season ticket plans and single game tickets.

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Five Philadelphia Union Players Called up to U-23 U.S. Men’s National Team Camp

CHICAGO (January 6, 2012) – Freddy Adu, Zac MacMath, Jack McInerney, Amobi Okugo and Sheanon Williams will again join the U-23 U.S. Men’s National Team as they train for CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying, U.S. Soccer announced today.

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Arsenal lock in Henry

Arsenal have completed the re-signing of legendary striker Thierry Henry on a two-month loan deal.

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After three-week wait, Bison players anxious for title game

FRISCO, Texas – North Dakota State football players are itching to end the three-week wait and take the FC Dallas Stadium field with kickoff for the FCS championship game less than 24 hours away.

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Fleetwood v Blackpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday’s game between Fleetwood and Blackpool in the the FA Cup.

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Fulham v Charlton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday’s game between Fulham and Charlton in the the FA Cup.

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Ballack to leave Leverkusen after season

Bayer Leverkusen has confirmed that midfielder Michael Ballack will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Red Bulls Holding Ream Bid

Kristian Dyer reports the the New York Red Bulls are weighing a Tim Ream offer from Bolton… Gazzetta dello Sport claims Inter Milan midfielder Dejan Stankovic is pondering a move to either New York or Los Angeles…

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Mock draft reveals possible Real Salt Lake selections

No doubt, Real Salt Lake fans have plenty of opinions about which way RSL should go during the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, which takes place Jan. 12. Real has the No. 17 (first round) and No. 24 (second round) picks.

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La Liga 2012, Week 17 Preview And Fixtures: FC Barcelona Face Espanyol In Catalan Derby

La Liga is back! After a winter break spent fantasizing about what Kaká would look like in a PSG uniform (or was it Chelsea? Wait, or Juventus?), and actually finding out what José Antonio Reyes looks like in a Sevilla kit (wait, we already knew that ?) I’m pretty ready for some football. So bring on the duopoly! Saturday, January 7 Levante vs. Mallorca 18:00 CET (12:00 PM EST) Ah, starting off …

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Toronto FC Announce Ticket Information for CONCACAF Champions League Match

Toronto FC announced Friday that tickets for the CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-Final match against the LA Galaxy will go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 13 at 11 a.m.

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Toronto FC Hire Thomas Rongen as Academy Director

Toronto FC announced Friday that the club has hired Thomas Rongen as the club’s new Academy Director. “We are very pleased to welcome Thomas Rongen to Toronto FC. He has both great coaching experience with youth and in the MLS,” said Toronto FC Head Coach & Technical Director, Aron Winter.

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Toronto FC hires former U.S. U-20 coach Rongen

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto FC has hired former U.S. Under-20 coach Thomas Rongen as director of its soccer academy.

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Chicago Fire Name Mike Matkovich, Leo Percovich Assistant Coaches

CHICAGO, IL (Jan. 6, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that Mike Matkovich and Leo Percovich will return to the club as Frank Klopas’ assistant coaches for the 2012 Major League Soccer campaign.

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Serie A – Match facts: Palermo v Napoli 19:45

Match facts ahead of Palermo’s Serie A clash with Napoli on Sunday.

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Serie A – Match facts: Lecce v Juventus

Match facts ahead of Udinese’s Serie A clash with Cesena on Sunday.

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