Chinese takeover approach for Liverpool – report London (AFP) – Premier League giants Liverpool are the target of an 800 million pounds ($1 billion, 924 million euros) takeover bid backed by the Chinese government, British newspaper the Sunday Times reported. China Everbright, a state-backed financial firm, are leading the bid, backed by the country’s main sovereign wealth fund, the China … [Read more...]

Where to find Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid, you’ve come to the right place. Real Madrid’s opening game of the 2016/17 La Liga season will be live on US TV via beIN SPORTS in the USA. But whether you get beIN SPORTS or not on your cable or satellite system, you can watch the game for free with a … [Read more...]

Confidence high in Celtic camp, says Forrest Glasgow (AFP) – Winger James Forrest says confidence among the Celtic players is sky high ahead of their crucial Champions League play-off match against Hapoel Beer-Sheva. The Hoops star grabbed the third goal in a 4-2 win over St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as the champions warmed up for the return leg in Israel by continuing … [Read more...]

Wenger rails at Arsenal transfer focus Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit out at criticism of his club’s transfer policy after he once again came under pressure from supporters to spend money on new players. Wenger has made only one major close-season signing, recruiting Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach for a reported fee of 35 … [Read more...]

Neymar’s nerves of steel hand Brazil first football gold Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Neymar struck the winning penalty as Brazil claimed a first ever Olympic football gold medal with victory over Germany on penalties at Rio’s Maracana. The 5-4 shoot-out win exacted revenge for a humiliating 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Germany two years ago. Olympic gold was the only major title to have escaped … [Read more...]

Neymar makes Brazil the Olympic football kings Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Neymar scored a brilliant goal and the decisive shootout penalty as Brazil buried their World Cup demons by beating Germany in the Olympic football final. The 5-4 penalty win was close. Neymar and his teammates all sank to their knees, many in uncontrollable tears at the centrepiece of a day of 30 gold medals in Rio. Park … [Read more...]

Boschilia gives Monaco win at Nantes Paris (AFP) – Gabriel Boschilia’s strike gave Monaco a 1-0 win at Nantes on Saturday, despite coach Leonardo Jardim making wholesale changes ahead of their Champions League play-off, second leg against Villarreal on Tuesday. Brazilian winger Boschilia grabbed the only goal of the game with a first-half free-kick, and a toothless Nantes outfit never seriously … [Read more...]

Lukaku will stay with Everton says Koeman West Bromwich (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has decided to stay at Goodison Park despite strong interest from Chelsea. Lukaku has been high on Chelsea’s wanted list since Antonio Conte took over as manager in the close-season and the west Londoners were considering whether to make a bid close to … [Read more...]

Arthur Friendenreich, the first great Brazilian footballer The Beautiful Game in Brazil is well known worldwide. It’s fashionable to own a scarf, or jersey, or know their players. There are many podcasts and computer games that help people learn about the players from the past. But what if I told you there was a player before Pele that was better? His name was Arthur Friendenreich. And yes, he … [Read more...]

Where to find Barcelona vs. Real Betis on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Barcelona vs. Real Betis, you’ve come to the right place. Barcelona returns to league action in their race to win the 2016/17 La Liga title. The entire Barcelona squad except for Neymar is expected to be available for selection including Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. The trio of Messi, … [Read more...]