Mid-Day Ticker: Reports say Guardiola to leave Barceona, UEFA rejects suspension appeals & more
Is Pep Guardiola's Barcelona reign coming to an end? That was the question after Chelsea on Tuesday ended Barcelona's attempt to win back-to-back Champions League titles, claiming a 3-2 aggregate triumph over Guardiola's side in the semifinal. The loss came three days after Real Madrid defeated Barcelona, making it unlikely the Catalans will repeat as...
Monday Kickoff: Van Persie voted Player of the Year, Muamba speaks & more
After carrying Arsenal for much of this season, Robin Van Persie now gets to lift the PFA Player of the Year trophy. The Dutch striker was given the honor Sunday after scoring an English Premier League-leading 27 goals for the Gunners, who sit in third place with three fixtures remaining. In claiming the award, he...
Mid-Day Ticker: Coyle says Muamba may play again, Cole targets Lille stay & more
For 78 minutes, it seemed as if Fabrice Muamba could very well lose his life. Now, it's conceivable the Bolton midfielder could return to play once more. Bolton manager Owen Coyle said Muamba, who was released from the hospital Monday after suffering a heart attack a month ago during an FA Cup match at Tottenham,...
Bradley’s Egypt runs unbeaten streak to 8
On a day when 73 people stood trial for their alleged roles in the deadly riots at a February soccer match in Port Said, Egypt, Bob Bradley was busy doing his part to restore the game in the African nation, guiding the national team in another match while trying to assess his squad before the...
Tuesday Kickoff: Del Bosque signs Spain extension, Balotelli wants to stay & more
Vicente Del Bosque will attempt to supply evidence for those opposed to coaches going through a second World Cup cycle that success can indeed be achieved under those circumstances. The Spanish national team manager reportedly signed a contract extension that will have him in charge of La Furia Roja through the 2014 World Cup in...
Mid-Day Ticker: Parkhurst injured, Muamba released from hospital and more
By FRANCO PANIZO If you were curious as to why Michael Parkhurst was not in FC Nordsjaelland's gameday roster this past weekend, wonder no more. A staple in his team's defense, Parkhurst suffered a toe injury prior to Nordsjaelland's 2-1 win over Silkeborg IF on Sunday. The severity of the injury is still unknown and...
Friday Kickoff: Gyau signs new club deal, Maradona responds to Pele and more
Joe Gyau's future at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is secure. The U.S. Under-23 winger signed a three-year professional contract with the Bundesliga club on Friday, meaning that he is tied to Hoffneheim through 2015. Gyau, 19, has begun to emerge as an option for the first team this season after proving his quality for the club's...
Thursday Kicks: Looking back on an "expletive" month & more
Three questions for Southern California soccer fans: *What coach of an MLS club that will play at Home Depot Center Saturday night do you think this quote should be attribued to? "There will come a time in the season when...
Mid-Day Ticker: Muamba walking again, Kuyt mulls Roma move and more
By THOMAS FLOYD Less than three weeks after his heart stopped for 78 minutes, Fabrice Muamba is walking again. The Bolton midfielder, who suffered a heart attack in an FA Cup match at Tottenham on March 17, has been up and about at the London Chest Hospital, according to Wanderers manager Owen Coyle. Muamba just...
Mid-Day Ticker: Muamba walking again, Kuyt mulls Roma move and more
By THOMAS FLOYD Less than three weeks after his heart stopped for 78 minutes, Fabrice Muamba is walking again. The Bolton midfielder, who suffered a heart attack in an FA Cup match at Tottenham on March 17, has been up and about at the London Chest Hospital, according to Wanderers manager Owen Coyle. Muamba just...
Mid-Day Ticker: Muamba walking again, Kuyt mulls Roma move and more
By THOMAS FLOYD Less than three weeks after his heart stopped for 78 minutes, Fabrice Muamba is walking again. The Bolton midfielder, who suffered a heart attack in an FA Cup match at Tottenham on March 17, has been up and about at the London Chest Hospital, according to Wanderers manager Owen Coyle. Muamba just...
Morning Ticker: FIFA reforms on track, Cassano nears return and more
By FRANCO PANIZO FIFA president Sepp Blatter may not be delivering on some of his promises, but a cleaner FIFA could be in store in the near future. A FIFA anti-corruption adviser said the process to clean FIFA up is on track despite Blatter announcing last week that a limited number of reforms were approved...
