FIFA Officials Arrested, Face Extradition To The U.S.
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ESPNFC.com has confirmed that multiple FIFA officials have been arrested early Wednesday morning in Zurich by Swiss police, where they will be extradited to the United States to face federal corruption charges. The charges allege that there has been widespread corruption throughout football's governing body over the past 20 years, involving bids for World Cups as … [Read more...] about FIFA Officials Arrested, Face Extradition To The U.S.
Croatians Around Europe *XXXIX*
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ENGLAND In Leicester City's last match of the season, Andrej Kramarić came off the bench in the 65th minute to score the last goal of the campaign, an 86th minute right-footed strike to the far post from inside the box to defeat QPR 5-1. Kramarić has not been a vital part of Leicester's rise out of the relegation zone, but he has had glimpses of greatness … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIX*
Lovren Rated Best Defender In England
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Dejan Lovren did't have the season he expected to at Anfield this year. After making a £20 million move from Southampton to Liverpool in the summer, and with Champions League on the horizon, Lovren and his new Merseyside club crashed and burned. Liverpool never made it out of the Champions League group stage, a quartet which included Basel and Ludogorets, and never … [Read more...] about Lovren Rated Best Defender In England
Rakitić, Barca Through To CL Final
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It was an easy stroll in the park for FC Barcelona, who will be playing for the Champions League crown June 6th in Berlin. Bayern had to overcome a 3-0 first leg deficit, and even with the Bavarian side scoring inside 10 minutes, Neymar's two first half goals would end the tie to put the Spanish champions-elect through to the final. Bayern would win 3-2, but it was not enough … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Through To CL Final
Croatians Around Europe *XXXVII*
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ENGLAND Dejan Lovren played the full 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea Sunday. He could be blamed for poor coverage on John Terry's 5th minute goal following a corner kick, but Liverpool rallied to find an equalizing goal through captain Steven Gerrard. Although the Reds didn't go down in defeat, the draw was not enough for Liverpool to keep pace with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXVII*
Rakitić Assists Messi Wundergol, Barca Win 3-0
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Barcelona are all but through to the Champions League Final after their 3-0 drubbing of Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp Wednesday night. Ivan Rakitić got the start and played 82 minutes, assisting on Lionel Messi's second goal of the night. Barring a complete collapse in Germany next week, expect Barcelona to play either Juventus or Real Madrid in the Champions League Final, … [Read more...] about Rakitić Assists Messi Wundergol, Barca Win 3-0
