Rising Serbia star Zivkovic, Benitez sign for Benfica Lisbon (AFP) – Serbian international Andrija Zivkovic and Argentine winger Oscar Benitez have both signed five-year deals with Benfica, the reigning three-time Portuguese champions confirmed on Wednesday. Zivkovic’s contract with Partizan Belgrade, the club where the player dubbed the ‘Serbian Messi’ began his career in 2013, expired at the … [Read more...]

Bale vs Ronaldo – let the Euro 2016 duel commence Lyon (AFP) – Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have not spoken since the start of Euro 2016 but they will go face-to-face when Portugal take on Wales in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Thousands of followers of the rival nations are heading for the French city of Lyon hoping to see the clash at 1900 GMT. The prize is a … [Read more...]

Arsenal’s search for a new striker Arsenal’s striker search over the last couple of years has been widely publicized.  Last summer, the Gunners failed in their attempt to pry Karim Benzema away from Real Madrid.  Not only did the north London outfit lose out on their number one summer target, but it seemed as if the club did not necessarily have a contingency plan.  Nevertheless, Arsenal … [Read more...]

Where to find Portugal vs. Wales on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Portugal vs. Wales in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. Both teams are one game away from a Euro 2016 final against Germany or France, but will it be Wales or Portugal who will be celebrating after this match? While Portugal are favorites in this game, the team hasn’t won a game in 90 … [Read more...]

Watch Portugal vs. Wales for free with Sling TV The Euro 2016 semi-final between Portugal vs. Wales promises to be an entertaining game featuring two of Real Madrid’s star players — Cristiano Ronaldo against Gareth Bale. The winner of Portugal against Wales will play Germany or France in the Euro 2016 final this weekend. But both Wales and Portugal will be focused on Tuesday’s game first. The … [Read more...]

France thirst for revenge against wounded Germany Marseille (AFP) – Didier Deschamps’ talented France block the path of Germany’s spluttering juggernaut in Thursday’s Euro 2016 semi-final and the world champions have mounting personnel problems. With an element of revenge in the air, France can expect near-fanatical support from home fans in Marseille as they seek a place in Sunday’s Paris … [Read more...]

Steve Bower to host NBC’s Premier League coverage for first two weeks of season NBC’s lead Premier League host Rebecca Lowe will miss the first two weeks of the 2016/17 season, and will be temporarily replaced by Steve Bower, who will be a familiar face to many soccer fans in the United States. Instead of hosting coverage from NBC’s studio in Stamford, Connecticut, Lowe will be in Brazil as one … [Read more...]

Gourcuff prolongs Rennes deal with dad as coach Rennes (France) (AFP) – Former France international Yoann Gourcuff has extended his deal with Brittany outfit Rennes, coached by his father, for a further two seasons, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday. The 29-year-old former AC Milan midfielder, described as the new Zinedine Zidane on his arrival in Serie A in 2006, has been out of contract since … [Read more...]

No goals, no problem for Germany’s Mueller in Euro 2016 Evian (France) (AFP) – He is the big-name forward yet to score at Euro 2016, but Thomas Mueller says his main concern is helping Germany beat France in Thursday’s Euro 2016 semi-final. Mueller, top scorer at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and who hit 32 goals for Bayern Munich last season, has yet to open his account at the European … [Read more...]

Mourinho chasing Fergie’s Champions League record Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho said the Manchester United job had come at just the right time in his life and he would be targeting legend Alex Ferguson’s two Champions League trophies. The 53-year-old self anointed ‘special one’ — who replaced the sacked Louis van Gaal as united boss at the end of last season — was facing the … [Read more...]