May 2015 - Soccer Wiretap

FIFA Extends TV Deals With Fox, Univision Through 2026
An ESPN source said the network was unaware of any negotiations for FIFA media rights in the U.S.

Richard Deitsch/Sports Illustrated

France Extends Didier Deschamps' Contract Until 2018
France barely qualified for the World Cup, but advanced to the quarterfinals.

The Guardian

Chelsea, Everton Charged By FA For Failing To Control Players
Branislav Ivanovic appeared to aim his head at James McCarthy.

The Guardian

Mario Götze Credits World Cup Goal, Guardiola For Improvement
The arrival of Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich a year ago and his goal in the World Cup final has contributed to the strong season of Mario Götze.

Raphael Honigstein/The Guardian

Steven Gerrard Out Three Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Steven Gerrard was substituted after 68 minutes of Tuesday's 3-2 Premier League win over Tottenham after complaining of the problem.

Mike Whalley/ESPN

Eden Hazard Signs Extension With Chelsea Through 2020
Eden Hazard has been linked with clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the past.

ESPN

Aston Villa Fire Paul Lambert
Aston Villa has fired Paul Lambert as manager following a 10-match winless run leaving them in the relegation zone.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Michael Bradley Named Captain Of Toronto FC
Michael Bradley has been named the new captain of Toronto FC, replacing Steven Caldwell.

ESPN

Julian Green Demoted To Fourth Tier Of German Football
Julian Green joined Hamburg on a loan from Bayern Munich in hopes of receiving regular playing time, but he'll now play in the fourth tier of German football.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Pellegrini: Man City Isn't In Crisis
Manchester City has struggled to begin the 2015 calendar year.

Jack Davies/Goal.com

Premier League Sells UK TV Rights For $7.84 Billion
The English Premier League television rights to the United Kingdom have been sold for Ł5.136 billion ($7.84 billion USD).

Charlie Eccleshare/Telegraph

Marco Reus Signs Extension With Dortmund Through 2019
Marco Reus made the decision to stay with his hometown club after listening to his heart.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Mourinho: Chelsea Doesn't Sell Garbage
Chelsea has made several high priced sales in the past year, including Romelu Lukaku, Juan Mata and David Luiz.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

Zidane Considered Most Likely Candidate To Succeed Ancelotti
Florentino Perez was especially upset by Carlo Ancelotti's 4-0 loss at Atlético Madrid on Saturday.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Marco Reus Close To Extension Agreement With Dortmund
Marco Reus has a €25 million release clause in his contract this summer.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Klinsmann: Gyasi Zardes Has 'Something Special'
Gyasi Zardes was active throughout the match patrolling the right side in Klinsmann's 4-2-3-1 formation.

David L'Heureux/ESPN

David De Gea, United Working On Extension
David De Gea is out of contract in 2016 and could leave Old Trafford on a free transfer at the end of next season.

ESPN

West Ham Signs Ł20M Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Betway
West Ham were left without a sponsor after their deal with their main commercial backer, Alpari, collapsed when the Swiss company went into liquidation last month.

Jacob Steinberg/The Guardian

Gerrard: Liverpool Needs To Extend Sterling, Henderson
Liverpool have been in contract negotiations with representatives of Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson for several months, with their current deals due to expire in 2017 and 2016 respectively.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Stevan Jovetic Has Place With City Despite UCL Snub
Stevan Jovetic has struggled to make his mark since joining City from Fiorentina in July 2013.

Peter Thompson/Goal.com

Wenger: Wilshere Isn't A Smoker
Jack Wilshere was seen smoking while watching the Super Bowl.

PA Sport

Jürgen Klopp Won't Step Down As Manager Of Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund is in last place in the Bundesliga with just 16 points in 19 matches.

Kyle Lynch/Pro Soccer Talk

Koeman: Thank You Mauricio, Southampton Job Is Easy
Ronald Koeman responded to comments from Mauricio Pochettino that he left him a ready-made team.

FourFourTwo

Chelsea Has Spent Big In Winter Transfer Window Six Years Running
Nemanja Matić was acquired last winter, while Chelsea secured a deal for Juan Cuadrado this year.

Jake Cohen/LawInSport

Pedro: It's Difficult Competing For Games With World's Best Players
Pedro is the third highest scorer on Barça this season, but Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suárez see regular action.

Heath Chesters/Inside Spanish Football

James Out Two Months With Broken Foot
The fracture requires surgery for James Rodríguez.

AS.com

Mendes: José Mourinho To Have Ferguson-Like Legacy At Chelsea
Agent Jorge Mendes believes José Mourinho will remain as manager of Chelsea for at least 10 years.

ESPN

David De Gea Happy At United At The Moment
Jorge Mendes didn't say whether David De Gea would sign a new contract with Manchester United.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

AC Milan Releases Plans For New English-Style Stadium (Pics)
AC Milan has released plans for a new 48,000 seat stadium to be constructed.

ESPN

QPR Wants Tim Sherwood To Replace Harry Redknapp
Queens Park Rangers are currently 19th in the division.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian