Football
Chinese Billionaire Wang Jianlin Plans a Breakaway League to Rival UEFA Champions League
Charissa Echavez | | Jul 11, 2016 11:03 AM EDT |
China's richest man Wang Jianlin is backing plans to launch a European football league to compete against the UEFA Champions League, the annual football competition played by top-division European clubs.
Southampton's Graziano Pellè to Join China's Shandong for $16.8M: Reports
Charissa Echavez | | Jul 09, 2016 08:15 AM EDT |
English club Southampton's striker Graziano Pellè is set to join China's Shandong Luneng team for $16.8 million, according to reports.
China Football: India to Follow China's Football Revolution, set to launch 'Mission 11 Million'
Cristian Andal | | Jun 24, 2016 02:02 PM EDT |
India is reportedly set to follow China's football revolution as the country launches a sports program called "Mission 11 Million," which aims to train and engage more than 11 million local children in soccer-related activities starting this October.
Chinese, American Investors Acquire French Football Club Nice
Marcel Woo | | Jun 11, 2016 08:30 AM EDT |
French Ligue 1 footbcall club OGC Nice is now owned by Chinese and American investors, which bought 80 percent stake in the French association football club based in Nice.
Football News, Live Updates: Bayern Munich Beat Borussia Dortmund in Penalty Shootout to Lift German Cup
Som Patidar | | May 22, 2016 08:44 AM EDT |
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 in a penalty shootout to lift the German Cup on Saturday.
Alibaba's Jack Ma Laughs off AC Milan Takeover Rumors
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 29, 2016 01:24 PM EDT |
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has laughed off reports that he is planning to acquire the Italian football club, AC Milan.
Football News & Rumors: Harry Kane Should Replace Gonzalo Higuaín as Napoli's Top Striker, says Diego Maradona
Cristian Andal | | Apr 27, 2016 02:07 AM EDT |
Napoli legend Diego Maradona recently said that the club should let go of resident striker Gonzalo Higuaín and replace him with Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane this summer, according to reports.
Football Transfer Rumors: Borussia Dortmund Wants Mario Götze Back This Summer?
Cristian Andal | | Apr 27, 2016 02:05 AM EDT |
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are trying to bring back World Cup-winning midfielder Mario Götze to their side this summer as the Germany international has “struggled to establish himself in Bavaria”, recent reports say.
Football Transfer Rumors: Arturo Vidal Wants Alexis Sanchez to Make Bayern Munich Switch
Cristian Andal | | Apr 20, 2016 02:51 AM EDT |
Bayern Munich standout Arturo Vidal reportedly wants his Chile international teammate Alexis Sanchez to join him and play for the Bavarians starting next season.
Football Transfer Rumors: Jürgen Klopp Eyes Fiorentina's Khouma Babacar as Christian Benteke Replacement
Cristian Andal | | Apr 18, 2016 05:01 AM EDT |
Reports have emerged that Liverpool FC head coach Jürgen Klopp is eyeing Fiorentina striker Khouma Babacar as a potential replacement for £32.5 million flop signing Christian Benteke this summer.
Football Transfer Rumors: Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan to Join Manchester City over Liverpool
Cristian Andal | | Apr 18, 2016 05:00 AM EDT |
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly set to move to the English Premier League next season but with incoming manager Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad and not with former boss Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool side.
China Plans to Become World Football Superpower by 2050
S Satapathy | | Apr 11, 2016 04:01 PM EDT |
China, currently ranked 81 in the world by FIFA, has revealed its strategy to become a "world football superpower" by 2050. The strategy report on football was announced hours after China secured a 2-0 victory against the previously undefeated Qatar, giving the team a place in the final Asian qualifying stage for Russia 2018 World Cup.
Football Transfer Rumors: Manchester United Prepares €45M Summer Swoop for Chelsea Striker Diego Costa
Cristian Andal | | Mar 30, 2016 01:43 AM EDT |
Perennial English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United is reportedly preparing a €45 million bid for Chelsea’s mercurial striker Diego Costa this summer as rumored incoming Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho wants him signed for next season.
Football Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Targets AC Milan Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to Replace Thibaut Courtois This Summer
Cristian Andal | | Mar 30, 2016 01:41 AM EDT |
Dethroned English Premier League champions Chelsea FC is reportedly targeting teenage AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to replace their incumbent goal stopper Thibaut Courtois this summer.
Football Transfer Rumors: Juventus Will Move for Man United's Anthony Martial This Summer if Alvaro Morata Exits
Cristian Andal | | Mar 29, 2016 05:58 AM EDT |
Reigning Italian Serie A champions Juventus FC is reportedly planning a move for Manchester United’s young striker Anthony Martial if ever the team’s own striker, Spaniard Alvaro Morata, decides to exit Turin this summer.
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