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[dlo13]

Copa!
Surprised/impressed that Vidal started. More composed than the last time he was seen, at least.

 

[mastamind89]

So if Milan is taking Martinez, does that mean Ibra isn't going back there? Not that I'm getting my hopes up or anything.

I think they'll both play up front 4-3-1-2 formation

So no more news on Ibra being linked with Arsenal?

Seems like that link has been put to bed.

Milan also want Kondogbia who was also on Wengers shortlist according to rumors

 

[PRIME]

I keep seeing Ibra being linked to Mou and the Blues...:x

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I'll only accept it if they indeed find a way to land Ronaldo.

 

[ii bandz ii]

Promoting Inzaghi was a mistake from the start. Mihajlovic using a 4-3-1-2 formation sounds interesting but i wonder who will play in the hole, Suso is just 'untapped potential' at this point and Honda was only able go 67 minutes the other day. I worry about his fitness because he was touted as one of the best midfielders in Russia and hasnt put in a consistent peformance for Milan.

I will miss Inzaghi for this memorable moment

 

[Nawzlew]

weak pen

 

[lovehateself]

weak pen

Defender can't be so obvious with that in the box

Ecuador was playing really good, hopefully this doesn't throw them off

 

[mastamind89]

NBA star Carmelo Anthony announces purchase of NASL team Puerto Rico FC


Carmelo Anthony's team will be the 13th member of the North American Soccer League.
NBA star Carmelo Anthony is joining the ranks of sports team owners.

The New York Knicks forward announced at a Thursday news conference that his new club, Puerto Rico FC, will join the North American Soccer League and begin play in 2016.

"My passion for soccer has always been there," Anthony told ESPN FC in an exclusive interview.

"I just always kept it to myself and among my circle. Going to games, sneaking into games and just watching and being around the sport over the years. The more time I started spending in Puerto Rico over the past six, seven years I realized that there was kind of a void down there on my island. The island didn't really have anything that they could kind of call their own, that they could represent not just on the island but from a global standpoint."

Puerto Rico FC will be the NASL's 13th club after the league recently added Miami FC on May 20.

The club, which will begin play in the 2016 NASL fall season, will play its home matches at the recently renovated Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium. Located in Bayamon, about 10 miles from the capital city of San Juan, the 12,500-seat stadium serves as the home base for the Puerto Rico national team.

This isn't the first time that a professional club has set up shop in Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Islanders played in various leagues from 2003 until 2012 before going on hiatus after the conclusion of the 2012 NASL season.

During that time the Islanders made a memorable run to the semifinals of the 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League before falling to Liga MX powerhouse Cruz Azul.

"It was a perfect chance for me to not only revive that energy and that club, but to start something fresh," Anthony said. "I want to be that one team that represents Puerto Rico."

Anthony's ties to the island run deep. He and his wife are of Puerto Rican descent, and for the past several years he has has engaged in charitable efforts, including the opening of basketball courts all over Puerto Rico. Now his intention is to increase his investment in the island.

"For me, it's more about bringing that global awareness back to Puerto Rico," he said. "Everyone in the world wants to visit Puerto Rico. And there's a lot of Puerto Ricans scattered throughout the world, and in America alone. I want to connect to those pockets of Puerto Ricans in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando. That's something I want to tap into."

Anthony insisted that this new venture will not distract him from his day job, playing for the Knicks.

"Basketball is my No. 1 thing," he said. "I'm very hands-on but it's more about taking the time now during the offseason. I spend a lot of time in Puerto Rico training. I'll do like a mini-training camp down there. Right now it's about putting the right people in place so that when I'm back to my regular job, basketball is my main focus. I'll have a solid group of people running [Puerto Rico FC] on a day-to-day basis."

The eight-time NBA All-Star recently traveled to Cuba as a guest of Pele for the New York Cosmos' historic match against the Cuban National Team in Havana. Last year, Anthony spent time with Real Madrid when the Spanish club spent part of its preseason training in the Los Angeles area.

As a team owner, Anthony joins the likes of former Brazil striker Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini and Riccardo Silva, who have all recently invested in NASL clubs. Ronaldo became a part owner of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in December, while Maldini and Silva brought Miami FC to the league last month.

 

[Nawzlew]

ecuador

 

[vtotheinay]

terrible giveaway by ecuador, but great pass from alexis leading to a great finish. ray hudson is gonna make copa america 100x more enjoyable. so glad BEIN has the rights to this

 

[imasoleman18]

who is Rodrigo Dourado

 

[Kimchi Papi]

If Ibra leaves PSG & doesn't go to Chelski, I hope he bypasses Milan & goes to Inter. That is if he & Mancini can coexist. Inter is so much further ahead than Milan is.

 

[tomdiginson]

If Ibra leaves PSG & doesn't go to Chelski, I hope he bypasses Milan & goes to Inter. That is if he & Mancini can coexist. Inter is so much further ahead than Milan is.

Forget all of that. He can come straight to Liverpool. We can sack Rogers and bring in Klopp.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[rck3sactown]

Any idea when the Premier League sched comes out??? 

 

 

[JCMojica24]

Any idea when the Premier League sched comes out???   

Next week

 

[heggsy]

June 17th

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Ibra put the kabosh on the rumors he was going elsewhere.

Some quotes -

"I belong to PSG. I have one year left on my contract and there is no truth to these stories. I'm a PSG player,".

"I really don't think I will leave. We won everything at PSG this season. I have no idea where the stories come from but I guess people need something to write about.

http://www.espnfc.com/story/2488414/zlatan-ibrahimovic-staying-at-psg-despite-milan-links

 

[d3si]

- Manchester United are interested in signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer, according to Sky sources.

- Manchester United is keen to test Tottenham's resolve by making a bid of $77 million for striker Harry Kane.

- Liverpool has confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, who will arrive on a free transfer from Bolton Wanderers

- Sunderland are set to make a move for Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates when he returns from Copa America duty, according to the Newcastle Chronicle.

- Arsenal are interested in Juventus utility man Kwadwo Asamoah, according to Sportitalia.

- Newcastle United have made QPR striker Charlie Austin their top transfer target this summer as new head coach Steven McClaren looks to bolster his side.

- Valencia have reached an agreement with Benfica for the permanent transfer of Andre Gomes.

- Arsenal have been charged by the FA for breaching agents' regulations over transfer of Calum Chambers.

- Manchester City will make a second offer for Raheem Sterling after failing with a €35 million bid. However, Manuel Pellegrini is determined not to pay over the odds for the England international.

- Juventus is in talks with Erik Lamela's representatives over a move to Juventus. Spurs want the Argentine to stay but could be tempted to cash in on the 23-year-old.

- Chelsea has given Loic Remy permission to talk to West Ham about a summer move. The striker is keen to leave with new manager Slaven Bilic keen on bringing him to Upton Park.

- Ravel Morrison is ready to quit Lazio, despite not having played for the Serie A side yet. The midfielder is homesick with QPR keen and already in talks over a move.

- Although Pedro has recently signed a new contract with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain are still ready to make a move for the winger.

- Real Madrid is set to make a bid for Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. The French outfit will demand at least 35 million euros for the player.

- Manchester United has pinpointed Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin as its primary midfield target as it looks to add reinforcements to its squad.

- Tottenham has put a pricetag of $7.7 million on defender Younes Kaboul as it looks to offload the former Portsmouth man ahead of the final year of his contract.

- West Brom is keeping tabs on Patrick Bamford's situation at Chelsea after the young striker impressed on loan at Middlesbrough last season.

- Micah Richards is set to join Aston Villa after turning down Sunderland following his release by Manchester City.

- Manchester United has agreed a deal with Hoffenheim to sign Brazil international Roberto Firmino. The Red Devils will pay $20.2 million for the attacking midfielder.

- Chelsea has completed the signing of right back Cristian Manea from Viitorul Constanta for a fee of $3.38 million. The 17-year-old is understood to have signed a five-year contract.

- Tottenham is willing to sell Vlad Chiriches for £7 million, with FC Basel interested in the defender.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

United be like Veruca Salt in the transfer window...

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[Sinner]

 

[SamKQboro]

Dutch United!

 

[eiddyfouw]

The only problem with that Morgan deal with Southampton, is that I believe if Wenger picks up the phone he'll join Arsenal. French, desperately needed, and Arsenal on paper and off the back of a good run really look like one or two pieces added can mean taking home the trophy...

 

[d3si]

United complete signing of Memphis Depay

Manchester United is delighted to announce that Memphis Depay has completed his transfer from PSV Eindhoven. Memphis joins on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

Memphis made 124 senior appearances and scored 50 times for PSV Eindhoven after coming through the club's youth system, making his first-team debut in September 2011. The 21-year-old was the Eredivisie's top scorer this season with 22 goals in 30 games (and 28 in 40 games including European matches).

The young winger has so far played 16 times for the Netherlands national team, scoring three goals, and he was one of three players shortlisted for the Young Player Award at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Memphis Depay said: “This is a dream come true for me; to play for the biggest club in the world and also to have the chance to work with someone who I believe is the best manager in the world, Louis van Gaal. I have great belief in my ability and I work hard to strive to achieve my dreams.

"I have been at PSV Eindhoven since I was 12 years old and I would like to thank them for everything. It was a great moment when we won the league and I was so happy to be part of that. This is now a new chapter in my life and one that I am looking forward to.”

Louis van Gaal said: “I know Memphis well from our time working together in the Netherlands national team. He is a young versatile player who has the ability to play in a number of different positions.

"It will take time for Memphis to get used to the rhythm of the Premier League but I have no doubt that he has the potential to become a great footballer for this club and he is at the right club to continue the good work he has done so far.”

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...ning-of-memphis-depay-from-psv-eindhoven.aspx

 

[d3si]

Depay is trending now.


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[Kimchi Papi]

Looks like United won't be able to wear their new Adidas kits until the first league game in the fixture August 8th. The team will wear their 14-15 Nike kits through their summer tour.

 

[rook]

Why isn't the U.S. in Copa America when Mexico and Jamaica are? Matter of fact, they should just make it one big South-North America tournament, then it would live up to its name and would come closer to the Euro championship.

They were basically "kicked out" because a few years ago they brought with them a very shirty C squad to the tourney.