March 17, 2014
Quote of the day: Pep Guardiola defers to Bayern Munich ‘legend’ Franz Beckenbauer
Bayern coach refuses to criticise club legend.
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March 17, 2014
The best overhead backheel goal you will ever see
See it to believe it.
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March 17, 2014
Mexican team dons paper bags in novel protest about pay
Unpaid players highlight their plight.
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March 17, 2014
Pele defends himself after being branded ‘traitor of the century’
Brazil legend tries to placate protestors.
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March 17, 2014
Images of the Day – March 17
World Soccer's pictures from the weekend action include the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal, the battle of the Bundesliga Borussia, Dortmund and Monchengladbach and Jermain Defoe scoring on his MLS debut.
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March 17, 2014
Calls for FIFA to pressure on Qatar over workers rights
A new report claims that FIFA can play a vital role in improving the rights of Qatar's migrant workers.
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March 16, 2014
Fabrizio Miccoli’s mysterious departure from Palermo
The striker was much loved in Palermo which made the manner of his departure all the more surprising.
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March 15, 2014
Dutch football considers Faustian pact as way of reviving fortunes
Holland is falling behind other countries when it comes to unearthing fresh talent. A solution may be at hand, but it is one that many are reluctant to embrace.
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March 14, 2014
Christian Maggio suffers collapsed lung after being hit by the ball
Napoli defender has lung drained in hospital.
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March 14, 2014
Calls for TV advert featuring Neymar to be banned
Fears that it could encourage bullying of tourists.
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March 14, 2014
Brazilian club punished after referee was racially abused
Club banned from own stadium for 5 matches.
