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Manchester City midfielder David Silva is reportedly set to become the face of David Beckham’s new MLS franchise Inter Milan next season. According to a report from Tony Evans in The Independent, Silva is attracted by the idea of becoming Miami’s marquee signing in their inaugural season. Silva, who is going into his tenth season at Manchester City, agreed a …

David Beckham’s new Major League Soccer franchise will be known as Inter Miami, it was confirmed Wednesday. A statement said Beckham’s team, which is due to join the league in 2020, would be officially named Club Internacional de Futbol Miami. The name, which mirrors Serie A giants Inter Milan, was chosen to reflect Miami’s status as a “truly global location …

Former England captain David Beckham is to receive the 2018 UEFA President’s Award in honour of his achievements in the game and his work since retiring as a player, European football’s governing body said on Tuesday. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, who is now 43, will receive the award in Monaco later this year. “I have chosen David …

Raheem Sterling has had an interesting few months outside of participating deep into the 2018 World Cup. The agenda that it seems like certain tabloids have had against the Englishman came to a head prior to the beginning of the tournament, as pundits and fans alike accused those outlets of unfairly singling him out, and among other things, racism. Sterling …

In the fourth of our eight-part ‘Aftershocks’ series, this edition brings us back to France ’98, where England’s golden boy, David Beckham, found himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. _____ Background Having fallen just short in their host appearance at the 1996 Euros, England entered France ’98 with hopes of going one better and winning the World …

We remember the night Ronaldo stunned the Old Trafford crowd in a Champions League clash in 2003.

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Roy Keane is a man never scared of sharing his thoughts when it comes to any topic of debate in football – and the Ireland assistant manager has just shared his thoughts on the rising prices in transfer markets. Speaking to the assembled press ahead of Ireland’s crucial 2018 World Cup Qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia – Keane was quizzed on his …

The Premier League returns this week as Arsenal face Leicester in the first game of the 2017/18 campaign on Friday night. With the league coming back, we’re certain to see plenty more jaw-dropping moments this season.  With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the ten greatest Premier League goals of all time. Last campaign saw plenty of contenders – …

LA Galaxy will be looking to capitalise on any uncertainty surrounding the future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Manchester United striker’s one-year contract expires at the end of the season, and while he has been in flying form in his first season at Old Trafford, he is yet to commit to the club’s offer of a second season. To that end, …

Aaron Cruden is a really fine rugby player. Blessed with brilliant vision and natural playmaking ability, Cruden is at the peak of his powers at 28-years-old and is in the prime of his rugby career. A highly accomplished and decorated individual, Cruden has won the Rugby World Cup,  he’s won multiple Rugby Championships and he’s also won a Super Rugby championship with the …

During is period in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson was seen as one of the great managerial disciplinarians. His 27 year spell at Old Trafford produced countless trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues, but is also remembered for the manager supposedly having a tight leash on the players. It came to be known as the …

“I paid for this seat, I’m entitled to say whatever I want!” If you’re a sports fan chances are you’ve come across this person before. The fan who mercilessly lets the rest of the stadium know his personal opinion on a particular player and won’t let sheepish looks from other supporters dissuade him from hurling as much abuse as his heart contends. …

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez seems to have finally worked out that there are some battles you just cannot win. He has taken on managers with almost spiteful regularity in the past – including sacking three previous Champions League winners over his two spells in charge – but he has met his match in current head coach Zinedine Zidane. There is …

Manchester United can claim to have the most famous football academy in the world, with the amazing ‘Class of 92’ giving us David Beckham, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and Ryan Giggs. Living up to this incredible list of alumni is a near impossible feat and no academy class has even come close since. The United youth …

Sir Alex Ferguson was, and perhaps still is, the don of Manchester United. In the 26 seasons that he ruled the United dressing room, he amassed an incredible 38 major trophies. Feared, fanatic, tempermental, genius – Ferguson demanded 100% commitment and total obedience. Trusting in him delivered silverware. Question him and it was bleak future faced at United. While many …