Neymar signs new Barcelona contract

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Neymar commits his future to Barcelona Neymar has signed a new five-year deal with Spanish champions FC Barcelona. The contract will keep the forward at the Catalan club until 2021. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were rumoured to be interested in the forward but their interest will be deterred by this new contract. However, should the […] READ MORE


Messi Wins 2015 Ballon d’Or

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On Monday evening at the glitzy FIFA Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Geneva, Barcelona and Argentina forward, Lionel Messi, was named the world’s best footballer for a record fifth time. Messi Wins 2015 Ballon d’Or Beating off competition from Barcelona teammate Neymar and arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi reclaimed the award fr the first time since2012. […] READ MORE



World Cup Qualifiers Begin in South America

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The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers kick off this week with an eye on Russia for 2018. The new World Cup cycle will once again feature all ten South American teams; the 2014 cycle only featured nine of the teams since Brazil received an automatic bid as hosts. CONMEBOL had six in the World Cup for […] READ MORE


US National Team Chip Shots: USWNT Victory Tour and More

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It has been a relatively busy week for US Soccer, so let’s jump right in. Ladies first in this week’s edition, after all, they are the ones with the stars over the crest and deserve the recognition. USWNT The USWNT Victory Tour got off to a rousing start, as Christen Press led the USWNT, clad […] READ MORE


Copa America Quarterfinals Have Arrived

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The end of the Copa America group stage marks the arrival of the quarterfinals. The group stage was marked by lots of tight and gritty play, with teams sometimes playing the game close as losses were near death sentences for many. Jamaica is going home after only allowing three goals, however, their lack of firepower […] READ MORE


Copa America Outlook: Group C

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The final installment of the Copa America Outlook takes a closer peek at Group C. The 44th edition of CONMEBOL’s Copa America is set to kick off on Thursday, June 11 in the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile and culminate three weeks later on July 4 in the same location. The tournament consists of all […] READ MORE


Copa America Preliminary Rosters Breakdown

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The Copa America preliminary rosters were officially released this week for this summer’s grand South American tournament for the CONMEBOL region. All ten CONMEBOL members, plus two CONCACAF invitees, Jamaica and Mexico, will compete in Chile from June 11 through July 4 to become the champion of South America and represent the region at the […] READ MORE