May 2015 - Soccer Wiretap

Falcao Wants To Find Club Where He Can Play Regularly Next Season
Radamel Falcao has been left out of United's starting lineup since February.

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Simeone: Best Thing Atleti Has Are Clear Ideas
Diego Simeone hopes Atleti is able to continue their growth during his extension.

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Lionel Messi Undergoes Test On Foot, Results Negative
Argentina has upcoming friendlies against El Salvador and Ecuador in the United States and Lionel Messi is with the team.

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Julian Green Could Play Next Season In Premier League
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge would like Julian Green to play in the Premier League to prove his quality.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Rooney: I Should Have Let Juan Mata Take Penalty For Hat-Trick
Juan Mata had already scored two goals and Wayne Rooney said he should have let him go for the hat-trick.

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Fluminense Fires Cristovao As Manager
Cristovao was hired by Fluminense early in 2014 and coached the team in 58 matches, winning 28, drawing 11 and losing 19.

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Suárez Defends Neymar's Decisions Not To Pass
Neymar missed a sitter and was criticized for not playing an obvious pass on multiple occasions.

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Martin Skrtel Charged By FA Over Stamp On De Gea
Martin Skrtel could receive a three-match ban.

Mike Whalley/ESPN

Report: Zero Chance Real Madrid Sells Bale Or Ronaldo In Summer
Reports in Britain have indicated either Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale could be sold by Madrid.

Guillem Balague/AS.com

Barça Takes Control Of La Liga, Real Madrid Retains Tiebreaker
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-1 to take a four-point lead in La Liga, but Luis Enrique's club was unable to level the head-to-head goal difference.

Sid Lowe/The Guardian

Irate Real Madrid Fans Kick, Punch Gareth Bale's Car Following Clasico
Several irate Real Madrid fans were waiting for players at the club's Valdebebas training ground following their 2-1 loss to Barcelona.

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Mario Balotelli Praises Fans For Holding Him Back From Smalling
Mario Balotelli and Chris Smalling almost came to blows in the second half at Anfield following a collision on the touchline.

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Messi's Form Has Come From Improved Eating Habits, Better Fitness
Lionel Messi was advised to "drop the pizzas" and get into better shape.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

United States To Bid For 2026 World Cup
The head of Concacaf has called on FIFA to rotate the World Cup to various regions.

Owen Gibson/The Guardian

FIFA Had $2 Billion In Revenue, $337 Million In Profits In 2014
FIFA said revenue tied directly to the tournament in Brazil was $4.826 billion, compared to $3.655 billion for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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Liverpool Expects Resolution To Raheem Sterling's Contract In Summer
Raheem Sterling's current deal expires at the end of next season.

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Barcelona, Athletic Request Bernabeu Host Copa Del Rey Final
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have request their Copa del Rey final be held at the Santiago Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid.

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Real-Atleti Tie Headlines Champions League Quarterfinals Draw
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League for the second straight season.

RealGM Staff Report

EPL Completely Eliminated From European Comps With Everton Loss
Everton was eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday following their 5-2 loss to Dynamo Kiev on Thursday.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Paul Pogba Out Up To Two Months With Torn Hamstring
Paul Pogba suffered the injury during Juventus' Champions League win on Wednesday against Dortmund.

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Qatar World Cup Final Set For Dec. 18, 2022
The World Cup is scheduled to take place in Qatar and has been moved to the winter to avoid the heat of the region.

RealGM Staff Report

Kevin De Bruyne To Be Targeted By City
Kevin De Bruyne was sold by Chelsea to Wolfsburg for £18 million and has scored nine goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

United Considering Move For Aymeric Laporte Of Athletic
Aymeric Laporte is a 20-year-old French central defender has a £30 million buyout clause that could be a stumbling block.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Manchester City Ready To Rebuild, Sell Yaya Touré
Manchester City would seek approximately £20 million for Yaya Touré as they attempt to get younger.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Paul Pogba Not Interested In Move To Real Madrid
Paul Pogba doesn't have interest in moving to Real Madrid where they "throw away" players, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

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Billy Beane Hired By AZ Alkmaar As Adviser
Billy Beane will provide Alkmaar advice “in the areas of high performance and innovation”.

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Max Kruse Denies Interest In Leaving Gladbach For Dortmund, Schalke
Max Kruse has a €12 million release clause in his contract.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Schalke Interested In Sami Khedria
Last week, Spanish media reported that Sami Khedira and Real Madrid have already agreed on a new deal.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Diego Simeone Expected To Sign Extension With Atlético
Diego Simeone's long-term future has been uncertain as his current deal has little over a year to run.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Plans On Joining MLS As Soon As 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo plans to join the MLS when he decides to leave Real Madrid

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