May 2016 - Soccer Wiretap

Euro 2016 Could Be Played Without Fans In Attendance
Authorities ruled out a cancellation or relocation of Euro 2016 after November's terror attacks in Paris.

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City Hope Pep Guardiola Can Someday Help Acquire Lionel Messi
Manchester City believe they will be Lionel Messi's first choice should he decide to leave Barcelona.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Mesut Ozil Denies Wanting To Leave Arsenal If Wenger Remains
Mesut Ozil has denied a report that said he would like to return to La Liga if Arsene Wenger remains manager of Arsenal.

Chris Davie/Goal.com

Denis Suarez Could Return To Barcelona In Summer
El Mundo Deportivo reported Denis Suarez will return to Barca this summer and described the player as a must-sign for the team since his buy-back option is only €3 million.

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Diskerud Voted MLS' Most Overrated Player; McCarty, Nagbe Underrated
Mix Diskerud finished slightly ahead of Jozy Altidore.

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Michael Carrick Hopeful Of Being Offered New Deal From United
Michael Carrick has made 33 appearances this season and is often selected by Louis van Gaal for important games.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Pep Guardiola Would Like To Bring Thiago To City
Thiago was taken to Bayern from Barcelona by Pep Guardiola for around £17 million in 2013.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Gary Neville Not Expected To Remain With Valencia Next Season
Gary Neville is not expected to remain with Valencia beyond the end of the season unless there is an unexpected turnaround.

Sid Lowe/The Guardian

Juve Doesn't Regret Kingsley Coman Loan Deal With Bayern
Kingsley Coman joined Bayern on a €7 million two-year loan and have until April of 2017 to exert their option to pay an additional €21 million to Juve to make it permanent.

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Bayern Expected To Buy Ousmane Dembele
Pep Guardiola has identified Ousmane Dembele, an 18-year-old winger on Rennes as a target for City but he appears likely to end up with Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern.

Peter O'Rourke/ESPN

Harry Kane Identified By Mourinho As United's Primary Target
Jose Mourinho sees Harry Kane's high work rate and intensity as a key element of what's needed to improve United.

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Tim Howard To Leave Everton For Colorado After Season
Tim Howard will leave Everton at the end of the current season to join the Colorado Rapids on a transfer worth £415,000.

The Guardian

David Alaba Extends Bayern Deal Through 2021
David Alaba joined Bayern in 2008.

Associated Press

Jose Mourinho Signs Pre-Contract With Manchester United
Jose Mourinho has signed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United in which he will be due up to £15 million in compensation if he's not named the manager by June 1st.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Anthony Martial Consider Himself Central Striker, Okay Out Wide
Anthony Martial scored two goals in nine starter in the center and four in 13 from out wide.

ESPN

Arsene Wenger Calls Barcelona 'More Beatable Than Ever'
Arsene Wenger blamed what he believes to be the perceived strength of the EPL for Arsenal's 5-1 aggregate loss to Barcelona.

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Dortmund-Liverpool Draw Amongst Europa League Quarter Ties
Liverpool will face Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals of the Europa League less than a year after Jurgen Klopp left the club.

RealGM Staff Report

Barcelona Draws Atletico To Headline UCL Quarters
Atleti defeated Barcelona 2-1 on aggregate in their 2014 Champions League tie, but Barcelona has defeated Atleti in their last six matches

RealGM Staff Report

Arsenal Could Pursue Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic figures to earn at least £250,000 per week.

The Mirror

West Ham Hopes To Sign Havard Nordtveit On Free Transfer
Havard Nordtveit, 25, was at Arsenal for three years before moving to Germany in 2011.

Jacob Steinberg/The Guardian

Wayne Rooney Won't Be Automatic Starter For England
Wayne Rooney's absence has led Hodgson to recall Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck to his 24-man squad for the friendlies against Germany and Holland this month after their injuries.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Ranieri Uninterested In Italy Job, Wants Long-Term Deal With Leicester
Claudio Ranieri has ruled out his interest in coaching Italy to replace Antonio Conte after Euro 2016.

The Guardian

Klopp: Coutinho Had 'Genius Moment' With Goal
A goal by Philippe Coutinho just before halftime gave Liverpool some insurance in their Europa League tie against Manchester United.

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Premier League Retains Fourth Champions League Spot With Juve Loss
The win by Bayern could benefit Pep Guardiola directly if Manchester City ends up in fourth place in the Premier League.

The Guardian

N'Golo Kante Called Up By France For International Break
N'Golo Kante wasn't featured for France's junior ranks and is already 24 without a call-up.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Luis Enrique: Only Club I Wouldn't Want To Play Is Barcelona
Barcelona are defending their Champions League trophy in Luis Enrique's second season with the club.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Wenger: Barcelona Has 2-3 Players Who Transform Normal Life Into Art
Arsene Wenger talked glowingly about the play of Barcelona after Arsenal was again defeated by Lionel Messi and company in the Champions League.

RealGM Staff Report

Barcelona, Bayern Round Out Quarterfinalists Of Champions League
The quarterfinalists of the 2016 Champions League are now set following the advancements on Wednesday by Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

RealGM Staff Report

Chelsea's Pursuit Of Antonio Conte Lacked 'Manners'
Antonio Conte is signed to manage Italy through Euro 2016.

ESPN

Neymar Expects To Remain With Barcelona
There has yet to be an announcement of a contract extension though reports have surfaced a deal is already in place between Neymar and Barcelona.

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