has returned to Stamford Bridge. The manager, who previously held the post from 2004-2007, will report back to his old stomping grounds after signing a four-year deal to replace interim boss Rafa Benitez, according to :Benitez replaced Roberto Di Matteo last November. He led the Blues to a Europa League title and a spot in next season's Champions League by finishing third in the Premier League....

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The Major League Soccer team will be known as the New York City Football Club and it expects to begin competing in 2015, the league said on Tuesday.

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Gibraltar’s bid to join European soccer’s governing body as a full member, over Spain’s objections, will be decided on Friday as this longtime dispute mixing sports and politics continues.

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Josh Turnbull may just have a future on the pitch. He managed to electrify the Chelsea collective recently at Stamford Bridge. brings us one of the best moments from a tumultuous season for Chelsea. In fact, I nearly forgot all about the awful portions of the year as this young maestro weaves his way to an open goal. According to the report, the little man with mad game is goalkeeper Ross...

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The anthem, one of the most recognizable songs in sports, was composed in 1992 to “class up” the Champions League and featured at a final for the first time in 1993.

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Winning the Dutch Cup capped a remarkable year for AZ, their American striker Jozy Altidore writes.

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Longtime defender has reached an agreement to remain with the club for another season, reports . Ferdinand's contract was this summer after helping United win their 20th league title. Instead, he will remain with the club at least through the summer of 2014. Based on his continued strong form, he should still play a vital role in the center of defense. The 34-year-old star said he was happy to...

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has reportedly decided to end any speculation that he is leaving Tottenham by signing a new contract to stay with the club. of the London Evening Standard reported the news of the 23-year-old's deal: Standard Sport understands the Wales international...has committed his future to the club with a

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The New York City Football Club introduced Claudio Reyna, who played for the United States national team in four World Cups, as its first director of football operations.

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Wigan Athletic, the small club that stunned the soccer world by winning the F.A. Cup final against Manchester City, and its fans experienced mixed emotions on the team’s final day in England’s Premier League.

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