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FIFA Appeal Committee lifts Lionel Messi suspension for Argentina!

The FIFA Appeal Committee has upheld the appeal lodged by the Argentinian Football Association, on behalf of the player Lionel Messi, against the decision taken by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result. Following a hearing which took place in Zurich on May 4, 2017, the …

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VIDEO – City2City | New York – Ep2: Patrick Vieira discusses grassroots football in NYC!

The second story in our four-part City2City series on the grassroots game across the world, by Manchester City in association with Vice and Etihad Airways. Watch Patrick Vieira and City legend Claudio Reyna as they discuss the impact of grassroots football in New York. Keep your eyes peeled for future …

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VIDEO – MLS: David Villa (New York City FC) wonder goal against Philadelphia Union!

Former Spanish international striker David Villa scored a wonder goal of a long ranger from 53.5 yards out for his MLS team New York City FC against Philadelphia Union on Friday, April 14. What did he say about the goal? David Villa speaks about his wonder goal!

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US-based NRI Footballer Namit Deshpande impresses India U-17 World Cup set-up!

The SAI/AIFF Overseas Scouting Portal created by AIFF Head of Scouting Abhishek Yadav and his team seems to have found a potential players for the India U-17 World Cup suqad in US-based NRI footballer Namit Deshpande. The SAI/AIFF Overseas Scouting Portal was launched last year with the aim of finding …

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MLS All-Stars to Face Real Madrid in 2017 MLS All-Star Game in Chicago!

MLS yesterday, April 15 announced that reigning UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid will face the best of MLS in the 2017 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on August 2, at Soldier Field in Chicago. he game will air at 9pm ET on FS1, UniMás, TSN and TVA Sports …

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VIDEO: Chicago Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger speaks after goal & another win!

See what former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger had to say about his third Chicago Fire outing, which also saw him score his second goal, the opener in a 3-0 win over New England Revolution on Saturday, April 15. Watch the official: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution match highlights !

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Didier Drogba signs with Phoenix Rising FC of North America’s USL!

United Soccer League (USL) – the largest Division II professional league in the world and longest standing member of the U.S. Soccer Federation – today announced that former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba was joining the Phoenix Rising FC. Drogba joins the USL’s growing list of high-profile stars which include …

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CFTL launches new Caribbean ‘Islands Cup Open’ in Barbados!

The Caribbean Football Trust Limited (CTFL) made history in Caribbean football with the official launch press conference of the Islands Cup Open tournament and the unveiling of Russell Latapy as the head coach of the Barbados Challengers franchise. The announcement was made during the first players combine held at the …

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