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Ballon d'Or: Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2013 crown
Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or following a string of sensational performances in 2013. The Portugal international skipper has held off strong claims from both Franck Ribery and four-time winner Lionel Messi to claim his second Golden Ball. Ronaldo, 28, had previously won the award in 2008, during his time with Manchester United.
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The amazing story of Ćiro Blažević is far from over
Miroslav Blazevic, coach of Croatia's star-studded team of the 90s, is ready to write another chapter in his amazing career. Last week it emerged that Blazevic, less than a month short of his 79th birthday, was appointed coach at Sloboda Tuzla - the once proud flagship of Bosnian football that sank to the second division.
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Juventus turned down €70M Pogba bid
The Bianconeri rejected the offer from PSG and will tie down their French star to an improved deal and contract extension at the end of the season. Real Madrid and Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the youngster
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Australia to play Croatia before World Cup
Croatia and Australia will play a friendly match on 6 June 2014 in Brazil, which will be the final game for both national sides before the World Cup. The venue will be confirmed at a later date.
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Fifa calls for improvements to ‘unacceptable’ work conditions in Qatar
Fifa has ordered Qatar 2022 World Cup chiefs to deliver a detailed update on improvements to the “unacceptable” work conditions in the Middle Eastern country by a deadline of February 12th. A new report has claimed 185 Nepalese workers died last year including on projects on the infrastructure for the tournament.
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The true origin story of the football huddle
It was first invented by deaf players
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Obese Fans Will Get Discounts, Special Wider Seats At The World Cup
All 12 of the stadiums hosting 2014 World Cup matches will be either new or completely renovated, and a recently passed Brazilian law requires that at least one percent of their capacity be devoted to seats for fans with disabilities, including obesity.
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Iranian women footballers to undergo gender tests
The country's football governing body is bringing in the random checks after it was revealed that several leading players - including four in the national women's team - were either men who had not completed sex change operations, or were suffering from sexual development disorders.
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Which Team Would Draft Openly Gay Player Michael Sam?
A look at the NFL's locker rooms and defensive schemes give us some clues about where Michael Sam will end up.
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Fifa says there is little it can do about labour conditions in Qatar
The world footballing authority conceded on Thursday that there was little it could do to remedy the ordeal for migrant workers in Qatar reduced to slave labour conditions in creating the infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup. But a Fifa board member dismissed all talk of reversing the decision to hold the tournament there even if conditions were not improved.
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Someone’s finally figured out a way to get Real Madrid and Barcelona to lose
The twin giants of Spanish football—Real Madrid and Barcelona—are still the world’s wealthiest football clubs. In the 2012-2013 season, they generated combined revenue of €1 billion. They remain way ahead of their long-time rivals, Bayern Munich of Germany and England’s Manchester United, and two new-money upstarts.
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Brazil Has Been Trying To Cover Up Critical Fire Damage To A World Cup Stadium
An October fire at a Brazilian World Cup stadium caused far more damage than previously reported, according to a report by local prosecutors obtained by Reuters, raising questions about whether the stadium will be ready for the competition and why government officials have insisted the blaze was minor.
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adidas Launch New Signature F50 adiZero for Leo Messi
adidas kit out their star man with a pair of bold new F50's, complete with an energetic all-over graphical print. Get all the details, here.
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Chelsea FC: Good Results Masks Oscar Downturn
Saturday’s game was produced a mixed bag of feelings when Chelsea laboured to a 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge. While the win was undoubtedly important to Chelsea’s title challenge, many would admit that the game could have easily gone either way. However, predatory instincts from Chelsea Captain John Terry, ensured that the blues escaped what would be a disastrous result. Full article here -> http://www.soccersouls.com/2014/02/chelsea-fc-good-results-masks-oscar-downturn/
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adidas Samba primeknit | The World's First Knitted Football Boots
adidas' primeknit concept makes the jump from running shoes to football boots - and the result couldn't be more exciting.
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Fifa lifts ban on head covers
Fifa has officially authorised the wearing of head covers for religious reasons during football matches. The ruling was made following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Zurich and will apply to male and female players.
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adidas Football Boots inspired by 'Carnaval'
Bringing the spirit of the Brazilian festival to the pitch, the adidas Carnaval Pack football boots are brighter than sunshine in Rio!
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Nike Magista
Nike release their new football boots, made with the same FlyKnit as their running shoes - will be worn by Iniesta, David Luiz, Wilshire and more.
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The footballer who disappeared
One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history happened in 1950, when the US beat England, thanks to a goal scored by Haitian Joe Gaetjens. After Gaetjens returned to Haiti a hero, he later disappeared and was killed, possibly by the president himself.
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Barcelona handed one-year transfer ban for breaking rules over international transfer of under-18s
Barcelona were reeling last night after being hit with a transfer ban for the next two windows for repeatedly flouting rules designed to prevent child trafficking in football. The tarnished reputation of Europe’s most successful club of the 21st century suffered its biggest blow yet following the outcome of a 12-month Fifa investigation into their acquisition of a host of under-18 players between 2009 and 2013.
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