Man United bank on Schweinsteiger for midfield mongrel

LONDON (Reuters) - The signing of Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich was a massive statement of intent by Manchester United.

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Man City hoping Sterling proves a sound investment

LONDON (Reuters) - Demonised as a caricature of the highly-paid modern-day footballer whose ego dwarfs his talent, Raheem Sterling will have few fans when the Premier League begins next weekend.

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Liverpool face devilish start to new season

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could find himself under pressure sooner than expected with a host of new signings to bed in and a devilish run of fixtures to kick off the new Premier League campaign.

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Chelsea must be more unpredictable, says Mourinho

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea must add a new dimension to their brand of football if the champions are to mount a strong defence of the Premier League title they won in some comfort last season, said manager Jose Mourinho.

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V Shem-Wee Kiong told to stop fretting over recent loss in Russia

KUALA LUMPUR: Forget the minor setbacks – focus on what’s ahead.

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Zesh is mighty useful on both sides of the pitch for Pahang

PETALING JAYA: The towering presence of Pakistani defender Zesh Rehman is like a double-edged sword.

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Appeal to include women's football in 2017 SEA Games

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia want women’s football to be included in the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games.

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Malaysia handed a lifeline in U-16 championship after edging Brunei

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia kept their semi-final hopes alive after edging Brunei 1-0 in a Group A match of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Under-16 championship.

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Walcott and Cazorla sign new Arsenal contracts

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal forward Theo Walcott and Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla have signed new contracts with the Gunners, the Premier League club said on Friday.

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Deep pockets and diplomacy, Korean Chung set for FIFA race

SEOUL (Reuters) - A towering figure in Asian football and smooth operator in diplomatic circles, South Korea's Chung Mong-joon will need to sharpen his political elbows if he is to survive the vicious twists and turns of the upcoming FIFA presidential race.

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Arsenal out to make statement of intent against Chelsea

LONDON (Reuters) - Old rivalries will be renewed when Arsenal play Chelsea in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday, with the Gunners hoping to prove they are the real deal and finally a match for the Premier League champions ahead of the new season.

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Third time's the charm for Iskandar as he nails his first local title

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin was all smiles when he defeated youngster Soong Joo Ven for the Perak Open title in Ipoh.

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South Korea's Chung running for FIFA president

SEOUL (Reuters) - Former FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon, one of the most influential figures in Asian football, told Reuters on Thursday he is entering the race to replace Sepp Blatter as president of football's world governing body.

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Maradona says he wants to fight FIFA 'mafia'

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine football great Diego Maradona said on Wednesday he wants to fight the "mafia" responsible for the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA, but he stopped short of saying he wants to be the next president of global football's governing body.

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Kaka leads MLS All-Star side to win over Tottenham

(Reuters) - Former Brazil international Kaka made the most of his first appearance in the Major League Football All-Star Game as he helped lead his team past English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday. Kaka, who enjoyed a long career in Europe before signing with Orlando City last year, opened the scoring with a penalty in the 20th minute in Denver and went on to earn the MVP honour.

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Super League leaders Pahang wary of bottom side

PETALING JAYA: It’s top versus bottom. But Super League leaders Pahang prefer to be cautious when they face Sime Darby FC at the Selayang Stadium on Saturday.

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Singles shuttler Joo Ven on Soong at the Perak Open

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Soong Joo Ven is really on song in the Perak Open.

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Platini announces FIFA presidency bid

(Reuters) - UEFA president Michel Platini ended weeks of uncertainty on Wednesday when he announced that he would stand for the presidency of FIFA in place of outgoing Sepp Blatter.

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Mourinho targets Benitez over wife's messy remark

LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho has launched a stinging attack on Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez after the Spaniard's wife teased the Chelsea boss by saying her husband was always having to tidy up messes left by the Portuguese.

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Chelsea beat Barcelona in shootout after 2-2 draw

(Reuters) - Chelsea wrapped up their pre-season tour of the United States on a high note by beating Barcelona in a shootout after their International Champions Cup match ended 2-2 on Tuesday.

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A win to remember for Joo Ven in Perak Open

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak Open will now have a special place in shuttler Soong Joo Ven’s heart.

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Kelantan gun down Forces in Super League

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan scored their biggest win of the season by thrashing 10-man Armed Forces 5-1 in the Super League.

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Vidal completes $44 million move from Juve to Bayern

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has completed his transfer from Juventus to Bayern Munich by signing a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions.

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UEFA head Platini to announce FIFA presidency bid

ZURICH (Reuters) - Michel Platini, the head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, is to announce in the next few days that he will stand for the presidency of FIFA, a source close to the former France international told Reuters on Tuesday.

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Van Gaal seeking galactico touch for resurgent United

LONDON (Reuters) - Louis van Gaal wants to recruit a new galactico match-winner for Manchester United in a bid to fulfil his ambition of bringing another Premier League title to Old Trafford before he walks away from the club in two years.

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Filipe Luis rejoins Atletico from Chelsea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Defender Filipe Luis has rejoined Atletico Madrid from Chelsea in a reported 16 million euro ($17.66 million) deal, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

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People like Blatter deserve Nobel prize, Putin tells Swiss TV

GENEVA (Reuters) - FIFA boss Sepp Blatter deserves a Nobel Prize for his stewardship of football's governing body, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired by Swiss broadcaster RTS on Monday.

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Sterling nets twice as Man City thump Vietnam 8-1

HANOI, (Reuters) - Raheem Sterling scored twice in 12 minutes to lead Manchester City to an 8-1 rout of Vietnam on Monday, stretching an impressive pre-season run after his recent high-profile move from Liverpool.

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Ex Chelsea striker Drogba joins Montreal Impact

(Reuters) - Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has signed for the Montreal Impact, the club announced on Monday as the Ivorian joined a growing list of famous international players in Major League Football.

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Liu Ying hopes to make it count with invite into World Championships

KUALA LUMPUR: From a “crippled” to a representative at the World Championships in just one year.

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It's about time for Iskandar to come good in local tournament

KUALA LUMPUR: The time is right for men’s singles shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin to make his mark in a local tournament.

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Hai-O still believes Forces can avoid the drop

PETALING JAYA: Armed Forces are looking to storm the final stretch of the Super League season.

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Race to succeed Blatter is 'poker' game - FIFA executive member

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - The race to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president is like a "poker game", long-serving FIFA executive committee member Michel d’Hooghe said on Monday.

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Frost cool over Kim Her’s departure, wishes him well

KUALA LUMPUR: Morten Frost is not fretting over the departure of mixed doubles coach Tan Kim Her.

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Cheers and heartbreak for Malaysian shuttlers in Russia (updated)

PETALING JAYA: It was a day of mixed fortunes for the Malaysian shuttlers at the Russian Open.

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Argentine goalkeeper Romero joins Man Utd

(Reuters) - Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero on a three-year deal, reuniting manager Louis van Gaal with a player who helped bring him a Dutch title but also caused him World Cup heartache.

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Di Maria 'no show' adds fuel to rumours of PSG move

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal "does not know why" Angel Di Maria has not joined the Premier League club's pre-season tour of the U.S following media reports the winger is close to signing for Paris St-Germain.

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FIFA hopeful Chung meets potential rival Platini in U.S.

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Chung Mong-joon, who is expected to announce his candidacy for the FIFA presidency next month, met potential rival Michel Platini in the United States on Sunday and called for a 'fair competition' should he enter the race.

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Man City striker Jovetic to have Inter Milan medical

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic will undergo a medical at Inter Milan this week ahead of a proposed transfer to the San Siro, the Italian Serie A club said on Sunday.

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Taj: Kelantan will have to buck up

PETALING JAYA: It was a bittersweet outing for Kelantan defender Amiridzwan Taj Tajuddin after a 2-2 draw with Sime Darby in the Super League match on Saturday.

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Real Madrid increase China presence with Alibaba deal

(Reuters) - Real Madrid have struck a deal to sell merchandise online via the Chinese platform Alibaba, the club confirmed on Sunday.

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An easy day for Joo Ven in Perak Open

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Soong Joo Ven got off to a good start at the Perak Open as he goes in search of a productive second half of the season.

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Manchester United beat Barcelona 3-1 in friendly

(Reuters) - Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California.

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Panama upset U.S. 2-1 to finish third at Gold Cup

(Reuters) - Panama goalkeeper Luis Mejia made three consecutive saves during a penalty shootout for his team to stun the United States 2-1 and secure third place at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday in Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Ruthless Arsenal hit Lyon for six in friendly

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal thrashed Olympique Lyonnais 6-0 as they continued preparations for the new Premier League season with a stylish demolition of their French opponents in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.

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Kim Her says goodbye BAM, hello BAI

PETALING JAYA: National mixed doubles coach Tan Kim Her has agreed to join the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

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Arif: Beat me if you can, boys

PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttler and Singapore SEA Games men’s singles silver medallist Mohd Arif Abdul Latif has challenged the BAM youngsters to claim his scalp at the Perak Open.

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Indonesia airport officials deny entry to five Roma players

(Reuters) - Indonesian football fans were thrilled to see Italian side AS Roma touch down in Jakarta on Friday as part of their pre-season tour. Indonesian immigration officials? Not so much.

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Misfiring Falcao can get back to his best at Chelsea - Costa

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea loan signing Radamel Falcao can get back to his free-scoring best under Jose Mourinho and the Premier League champions will benefit from the Colombian's indifferent loan spell at Manchester United, strike partner Diego Costa has said.

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Red-faced Liverpool held to a draw against Malaysian Selection

BUKIT JALIL: Liverpool ended their tour of the Far East and Australia on a low while a hastily-assembled Malaysian Selection made it a night to cherish when they held the English Premier League giants to a 1-1 draw.

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Aging Daren ready to defend Perak Open badminton title

KUALA LUMPUR: Being the defending champion and one of the oldest players in the national badminton team certainly has its challenges.

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Platini, romantic or pragmatist?

ZURICH (Reuters) - One of the most exquisitely gifted football players of his generation, Michel Platini likes to portray himself as an old-fashioned romantic with a mission to maintain the game’s purity.

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West Ham scrape through on penalties in Europa League

LONDON (Reuters) - West Ham United, reduced to 10 men after defender James Tomkins was sent off in the first half, won 5-3 in a penalty shootout against Maltese Cup winners Birkirkara to scrape into the Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday.

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Brazil's Hulk pulls out of World Cup draw

ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of "gross and ugly" racism in Russian football.

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Visa joins Coke in call for independent body to reform FIFA

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Visa Inc joined fellow FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola Co on Thursday in calling for an independent commission to reform the way that football's governing body is run.

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It's all about having fun for Vivian in Ipoh

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Vivian Hoo just wants to have “fun” at the Perak Open, which begins in Ipoh, Saturday.

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Dollah preparing for Reds onslaught on Friday

PETALING JAYA: The makeshift Malaysian Selection can expect no mercy from Liverpool in their friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

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Barcelona transfer business done, president says

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Barcelona have completed their business in the latest transfer window and the Spanish and European champions' squad is now "closed", president Josep Bartomeu said on Thursday.

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Atletico agree to sell midfielder Suarez to Fiorentina

MADRID (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid have agreed to sell their Spain midfielder Mario Suarez to Italian side Fiorentina, the La Liga club said on Wednesday.

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Liverpool stroll to a 7-0 win against Felda United in warm-up match

PETALING JAYA: Liverpool treated the 7,000 fans who turned up for their practice match against Felda United with a goal fest.

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Bayern confirm deal to sign midfielder Vidal

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Italy's Juventus to sign Chile international midfielder Arturo Vidal, the German club's CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge confirmed on Thursday.

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It’ll be a learning curve for Liverpool new man Origi

PETALING JAYA: Liverpool rookie Divock Origi is on a learning mission.

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Barca get back to work with 2-1 win over LA Galaxy

MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was pleased they got straight back into their stride with Tuesday's 2-1 friendly win over the Los Angeles Galaxy but saw plenty of room for improvement before the season begins next month.

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Frost not tinkering with men’s doubles pairs

KUALA LUMPUR: Morten Frost does not intend to break up the under-performing men’s doubles partnerships.

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Sterling makes instant impression on City debut

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Record signing Raheem Sterling made an instant impression on his Manchester City debut, scoring in the third minute of the Premier League club's penalty shootout win over AS Roma in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.

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Pahang skipper Razman pumped up to face Liverpool

PETALING JAYA: This is the stuff dreams are made of. Pahang skipper Razman Roslan can’t wait to face his favourite English Premier League football club – Liverpool.

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Football legend Pelé leaves hospital after back surgery

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian football legend Pelé left the hospital on Monday after undergoing back surgery, the latest in a series of health complications for the 74-year-old former star striker.

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FIFA presidential election to be held on Feb 26

ZURICH (Reuters) - World football's troubled governing body FIFA will vote for a new president, to replace Sepp Blatter, at a special congress to be held on Feb. 26 in Zurich, the organisation said on Monday.

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Felda’s Krangar to prove his worth in Liverpool match

PETALING JAYA: Felda United midfielder Zah Rahan Krangar has a point to prove when the Malaysian Selection face English Premier League side Liverpool in a friendly on Friday.

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Four of six confederations say would back Platini for FIFA president - source

ZURICH (Reuters) - Four out of six continental soccer confederations would back UEFA president Michel Platini if he stands for FIFA president, a source close to European soccer's governing body said on Monday.

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Barca president Bartomeu must resolve sponsorship deal

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona’s sponsorship deal with Qatar is one of the burning issues club president Josep Maria Bartomeu must tackle following his re-election on Saturday.

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Chen Long shows who’s boss in Taiwan Open

PETALING JAYA: China’s Chen Long showed why he’s the world No. 1 as he staged a superb fightback to bag the men’s singles crown at the Taiwan Open badminton championships.

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Football legend Pelé undergoes back surgery in latest health scare

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian football legend Pelé has undergone back surgery, a close aide told Reuters on Saturday, the latest in a series of recent health problems afflicting the 74-year-old former player.

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Dempsey hat-trick helps U.S. reach Gold Cup semis

(Reuters) - Clint Dempsey recorded his first hat-trick for the United States in a dominant 6-0 win over Cuba on Saturday that put the Americans into a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final against Jamaica.

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Delph performs U-turn and quits Villa for Man City

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City signed England international Fabian Delph from Aston Villa on Friday, with the midfielder performing a dramatic U-turn a week after assuring fans he would be staying at Villa Park.

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End of the road for Chong Wei in Taiwan Open

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei’s fine run came to an end after falling short to Chen Long in the Taiwan Open quarter-finals.

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Gerrard scores in Los Angeles debut as Galaxy beat San Jose

(Reuters) - Steven Gerrard made a brilliant Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles, scoring a goal and having a hand in two others as the Galaxy beat the San Jose Earthquake 5-2 on Friday.

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Defender Bellerin signs long-term Arsenal contract

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin has signed a new long-term contract after a breakthrough campaign at the Emirates last season, the Premier League side said on Friday.

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FIFA powerbrokers to plot future in Monday meeting

ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA's future will begin to take shape on Monday when its executive committee meets to choose a date for the presidential election and discuss proposed reforms to football's discredited governing body.

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Mocked no more badminton finds Pan Am home in Toronto

TORONTO (Reuters) - Badminton may be seen as an oft-mocked pastime to many North Americans, but at this year's Pan American Games in Toronto, where there are an estimated 20,000 badminton-playing enthusiasts, the sport is right at home.

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Premier League boss envious of U.S. sports' foreign fixtures

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Despite running the sporting behemoth that is the English Premier League, Richard Scudamore still casts his eyes enviously at the foreign expansion success of the NFL and NBA.

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Bartomeu and Laporta in tight battle for Barca presidency

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Despite Barcelona's treble last season, Josep Maria Bartomeu faces a tough challenge to remain as president in Saturday's elections due to criticism of his leadership and stiff competition from fellow frontrunner Joan Laporta.

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Real must move past 'division' of Casillas exit - Benitez

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The controversial departure of Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas has created "division" at the Spanish giants and they must put it behind them as soon as possible, coach Rafa Benitez said on Friday.

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Selangor’s Andik grateful to return home for Raya

PETALING JAYA: There is nothing sweeter than to “balik kampung” to be with your loved ones.

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Valdes hits back at Van Gaal in United row

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes escalated his dispute with manager Louis Van Gaal on Thursday by posting pictures of himself with the club's Under-21 team, which Van Gaal had accused him of refusing to play for.

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City overpaid for Sterling, says Berger

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Former Liverpool midfielder Patrik Berger believes Manchester City overpaid for England winger Raheem Stirling but the Czech is worried his old employers are gaining a reputation as a selling club.

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Worrying times for mixed doubles player Peng Soon

PETALING JAYA: These are trying times for mixed doubles shuttler Chan Peng Soon.

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Chong Wei bertemu pemain China pada pusingan ketiga

Jaguh badminton negara, Datuk Lee Chong Wei bakal berdepan pemain pilihan keenam kejohanan, Wang Zhengming pada pusingan ketiga kejohanan badminton Terbuka Taiwan.

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Man Utd to sell Valdes after reserves refusal - Van Gaal

(Reuters) - Manchester United will sell goalkeeper Victor Valdes after the Spaniard refused to play in the reserves, manager Louis van Gaal said on Wednesday.

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Real Madrid top Forbes' most valuable teams list

(Reuters) - Spanish soccer club Real Madrid retained top spot on a list of the world's 50 most valuable sports teams, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that was made up mostly of National Football League franchises.

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Fewer hotels, more campsites as Russia cuts World Cup costs

MOSCOW/NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) - Football fans at the 2018 World Cup could find themselves sleeping on boats or pitching tents in Soviet-era summer camps as Russia reins in spending on the tournament by cutting back on the number of hotels.

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Di Maria's United future still uncertain

(Reuters) - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has done little to dampen speculation that Argentine winger Angel Di Maria could leave the club, a year after moving to Old Trafford for a British record transfer fee.

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No problems for V Shem-Wee Kiong in Taiwan Open first round

PETALING JAYA: Top Malaysian men's doubles pair Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong put their recent troubled form behind with a smashing first round start at the Taiwan Open.

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Barca to begin La Liga title defence at Bilbao

MADRID (Reuters) - Champions Barcelona will begin their bid for a sixth Spanish league title in eight years when they play at Athletic Bilbao on the weekend of Aug. 22-23, while Real Madrid travel to promoted Sporting Gijon, Tuesday's La Liga draw revealed.

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Everton edge Stoke on penalties to reach Singapore final

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Everton continued their winning start to the pre-season with a penalty shootout victory over Stoke City in the opening match of the Premier League Asia Trophy on Wednesday, deserving victors of a competitive contest that ended scoreless.

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Jamaica, Costa Rica advance in Gold Cup

(Reuters) - Jamaica scored a late winning goal while Costa Rica needed only a scoreless draw as both teams advanced from Group B to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday.

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Hafiz and co make Taiwan Open main draw

PETALING JAYA: It was a hectic start at the Taiwan Open – with three rounds of qualifying matches crammed into one day.

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Daren flops, Chong Wei through in Taiwan Open

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s embattled singles shuttler Liew Daren is edging closer to the badminton wilderness after losing in the first round of the Taiwan Open.

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Wilshere itching for Premier League start

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Pre-season is so often hated by professional footballers, but for Arsenal's injury-plagued midfielder Jack Wilshere it could not come soon enough.

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Malaysia add another bronze in university games

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia bagged their second bronze medal at the World University Games (Universiade) in Gwangju, South Korea.

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Selangor may bar players from centralised training

PETALING JAYA: Selangor are ready to defy the Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) orders – and not let their players report for national duty.

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Xavi slams Real Madrid over Casillas exit

MADRID (Reuters) - Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has hit out at Real Madrid for failing to give departing captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas the send-off he deserved before his switch to Porto.

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Boca Juniors unveil returning idol Tevez

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Carlos Tevez was officially unveiled on Monday as a Boca Juniors player in a 6.5 million euros (£4.62 million) transfer from Juventus.

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Russia dumps Capello as coach before World Cup finals

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Football Union (RFU) said on Tuesday it had ended its contract with national team coach Fabio Capello, three years before the country hosts the 2018 World Cup finals.

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Is Sterling the real deal for City?

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City are about to find out whether Raheem Sterling has the ability to justify his enormous price tag or is just another over-rated young English footballer motivated purely by his bank balance.

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Monaco sign Italy forward El Shaarawy on loan from Milan

PARIS (Reuters) - AS Monaco have signed Italy forward Stephan El Shaarawy on a season-long loan from Serie A side AC Milan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Monday.

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U.S. draw with Panama in Gold Cup, Haiti through to quarters

(Reuters) - The United States recovered from a poor first half and earned a 1-1 draw against Panama on Monday that kept the Central Americans from clinching an automatic spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals. In a physical, testy, battle at Sporting Park in Kansas City, the Americans overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit when Michael Bradley slotted home from close range in the 54th minute.

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Figueroa stars for JDT in Selangor win

PETALING JAYA: Luciano Figueroa was the hero for Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) as they overcame Selangor 3-1 at the Larkin Stadium in Johor Baru.

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Watch out for Ming Chuen-Wei Khoon in Perak Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Watch out for the new doubles pair of Lim Ming Chuen-Ong Wei Khoon to ruffle some feathers at the Perak Open badminton championships in Ipoh from July 25-30.

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Doubles pair Hee Chun-Kok Siang yet to hit their stride

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttlers Mak Hee Chun-Teo Kok Siang are in dire straits.

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Manchester United close on Schneiderlin, eye Gaitan

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United’s transfer splurge looked set to intensify on Sunday following media reports that Southampton’s France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin had undergone a medical with the Old Trafford club. There was no confirmation from United, who agreed to sign Bayern Munich’s Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and Italy’s Torino right back Matteo Darmian this weekend.

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New Zealand launch appeal over Olympic expulsion

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Football (NZF) have launched an appeal over the decision to expel them from the Oceania Football Confederation's Olympic qualifying final for fielding an ineligible player.

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Top junior June Wei has to earn his world meet place

KUALA LUMPUR: Top boys’ singles shuttler Cheam June Wei has fallen out of favour after some underwhelming performances in the last two tournaments.

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Malaysia futsal team finish second in Commonwealth Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia emerged runners-up in the inaugural Commonwealth Cup Futsal Championship after losing 1-0 to Australia in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Schweinsteiger the latest piece in United jigsaw

LONDON (Reuters) - The arrival of Germany's World Cup-winner Bastian Schweinsteiger is the latest piece in Manchester United'a jigsaw as they bid to bounce back as a domestic and continental force following two seasons of mediocrity.

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Johor FA president Tunku Ismail resigns

PETALING JAYA: Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has stepped down as the President of the Johor Football Association (JFA).

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United draft in Darmian from Torino

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United continued to splash the cash on Saturday after Torino announced that Italy full back Matteo Darmian was heading to Old Trafford.

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New Zealand kicked out of Olympic qualifying final

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand have been excluded from the final to determine Oceania's representative at next year's Rio Olympics men's soccer tournament after defender Deklan Wynne was deemed an ineligible player, the Oceania Football Confederation has said.

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Jamaica beat Canada, Costa Rica and El Salvador draw

(Reuters) - El Salvador salvaged a 1-1 draw with Costa Rica when substitute Dustin Corea scored a 91st-minute equalizer in their CONCACAF Gold Cup match in Houston on Saturday.

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JDT’s Kunalan up against his bro in Selangor clash

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) winger S. Kunalan and Selangor midfielder K. Gurusamy are more like brothers than best friends.

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Daren may have to take RM1,500 pay cut if he flops at Taiwan Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Liew Daren stands to lose as much as RM1,500 a month if he fails to shine at next week’s Taiwan Open.

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McAllister appointed Liverpool first team coach

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has been appointed the club's first team coach as part of manager Brendan Rodgers' new coaching staff, the Premier League side said on Saturday.

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Palace sign Cabaye from PSG for club record fee

LONDON (Reuters) - Crystal Palace have signed France midfielder Yohan Cabaye from Paris St Germain for a club-record fee of 10 million pounds ($15.44 million) on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Friday.

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Henderson replaces Gerrard as Liverpool captain

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool have appointed Jordan Henderson as their new captain after long-standing skipper Steven Gerrard left to join LA Galaxy, the Premier League club said on Friday.

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U.S. beat Haiti, advance to Gold Cup quarter-finals

(Reuters) - The United States secured a quarter-final spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup when they beat Haiti 1-0 on Friday, while Panama and Honduras drew 1-1 in the other Group A match in Massachusetts.

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Gomez wants JDT to play more European club friendlies

JOHOR BARU: Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) want more friendlies against European clubs. Coach Mario Gomez believes the experience of playing top sides would do his players a world good.

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Teck Zhi injured after being chased by a dog

KUALA LUMPUR: A stroll along the beach is always fun – but not for men’s singles shuttler Soo Teck Zhi. The former Asian junior boys’ singles champion was chased by a dog while enjoying a walk at a beach in Colombo, Sri Lanka, last month.

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No contest as Dortmund thrash JDT in friendly match

JOHOR BARU: German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund gave Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) a footballing lesson with a 6-1 thrashing in a friendly match at Larkin Stadium here on Thursday.

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Believe in yourselves, V Shem-Wee Kiong told

PETALING JAYA: Believe in yourselves and learn to manage all the expectations.

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Wales among top seeds for World Cup qualifying draw

LONDON (Reuters) - Wales are among the top European seeds for the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw after being ranked as one of UEFA's top nine teams for the tournament.

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Things are looking up for Terengganu

PETALING JAYA: It’s early days still, but Terengganu can at least breathe easy.

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Argentina top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years

LONDON (Reuters) - Argentina have moved to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years despite being beaten by Chile in the Copa America final.

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Cuba player deserts before Gold Cup debut against Mexico

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cuba are down to a squad of 16 for their opening CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against favourites Mexico on Thursday after one of their players deserted.

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Kien Keat-Boon Heong are moving on up

PETALING JAYA: Former world No.1 Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong are certainly back in business.

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Mkhitaryan says Asian Tour good for Bundesliga preparation

JOHOR BARU: The Borussia Dortmund Asian Tour would give the German team better preparation for the upcoming Bundesliga season, says playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

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Jamaica hold Costa Rica for first Gold Cup surprise

CARSON, California (Reuters) - Joel McAnuff's second-half goal earned Jamaica a surprise 2-2 draw with Costa Rica, while Canada and El Salvador finished scoreless in Group B of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday.

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FIFA's ethics committee bans Chuck Blazer from football for life

ZURICH (Reuters) - Former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer was banned for life from all football activities on Thursday by the sport's governing body, which is engulfed in a scandal over alleged corruption.

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FIFA head Blatter shifts blame to confederations in interview

ZURICH (Reuters) - Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter has told a Swiss newspaper that continental confederations, rather than soccer's world governing body, were to blame for the corruption scandal engulfing the game.

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Arsenal captain Arteta extends Gunners contract

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has signed a one-year contract extension, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

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BAM deputy president Norza urges Kim Her to stay

PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) deputy president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria has called on Tan Kim Her to stay on as the mixed doubles coach.

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Kedah in driver’s seat to win Premier League

PETALING JAYA: The Red Eagles have soared to the top of the Premier League – and they intend to stay there.

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Kedah in driver’s seat to win Premier League

PETALING JAYA: The Red Eagles have soared to the top of the Premier League – and they intend to stay there.

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Chong Wei to play in Taiwan, Mew Choo to have caesarean

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lee Chong Wei will be able to compete in the Taiwan Open with a peace of mind.

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It will be tough not playing until January, Arda says

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona's new midfield playmaker Arda Turan has said it will be tough for him not being able to play until January due to a ban on the club on registering players.

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Rivaldo returns to action at 43 in Brazil second division

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rivaldo returned to action at the age of 43 on Tuesday in a bid to kick-start Mogi Mirim's campaign in Brazil's second division, but it was only after the former World Player of the Year went off that his team were able to claim their first win.

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Dempsey strikes twice as U.S. open Gold Cup defence with win

(Reuters) - Clint Dempsey's strength in the air helped him to two goals as the reigning champion United States opened their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Honduras on Tuesday.

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Kim Her to quit BAM?

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) could lose yet another coach.

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Perak sniffing chances to win Super League title

PETALING JAYA: Perak must treat their last eight Super League matches like a Cup final.

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Back to obscurity for all but a few after World Cup

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - With the Women's World Cup party over it was back to reality for many of the players who headed home on Monday to resume 9-to-5 jobs, school studies and raising families.

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Micronesia hammered again as Vanuatu win 46-0

(Reuters) - The Federated States of Micronesia suffered their third record defeat when they were thrashed 46-0 by Vanuatu in an Olympic qualifying tournament on Wednesday.

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United winger Nani signs three-year deal with Fenerbahce

ANKARA (Reuters) - Portugal winger Nani has joined Fenerbahce from Manchester United for six million euros on a three-year deal, the Turkish league runners-up announced on Monday.

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FIFA bans bid inspector Mayne-Nicholls for seven years

ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA's ethics committee has banned Harold Mayne-Nicholls, who led the teams which inspected the bids to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, for seven years, it said in a statement on Monday.

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Women's World Cup offers hope amid FIFA crisis

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A World Cup that kicked off amidst one of the biggest scandals in football history ended in joyous celebration on Sunday as the United States defeated Japan 5-2 in a free-wheeling clash that offered some hope of better days ahead for the so-called Beautiful Game.

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Liverpool appoint coaches O'Driscoll and Lijnders

(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers moved to reinforce his depleted coaching set up with the left field appointment of Sean O'Driscoll and the promotion of Pepijn Lijnders from the academy.

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U.S. triumph caps truly global Women's World Cup

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The United States returned to the pinnacle of women's soccer with a 5-2 crushing of Japan in Sunday's Women's World Cup final at the end of a riveting tournament that pushed the sport into new territory. The Americans last triumphed in 1999 but women's soccer is a vastly different sport than it was a decade-and-a-half ago with new nations forging their way into the elite amid an unprecedented level of global interest.

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Hat-trick hero Lloyd dreams big and wins World Cup

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Scoring three times in a Women's World Cup final would be a dream come true for most soccer players but not Carli Lloyd.

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Lloyd hat-trick inspires U.S. World Cup victory

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The United States won the Women's World Cup for the third time, crushing Japan 5-2 on Sunday with striker Carli Lloyd scoring the tournament's fastest ever hat-trick, including a spectacular goal from the half-way line.

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Get fitter, junior shuttlers told

PETALING JAYA: The national junior shuttlers need to work on their fitness.

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Tough luck for Jin Wei at Asian juniors

PETALING JAYA: In the end it all boiled down to experience.

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Azraai resigns as Kelantan coach

PETALING JAYA: Another coach in the Malaysian Super League bites the dust.

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Pahang up for Super League title challenge

PETALING JAYA: Pahang are relishing the pressure of the Super League title race.

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Williams penalty gives England third place

EDMONTON (Reuters) - Fara Williams struck an extra-time winner from the penalty spot as England defeated Germany 1-0 to claim third place in the Women's World Cup on Saturday.

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Japan finds new motivation for World Cup final

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Four years ago the Japan women's soccer team, inspired by a nation recovering from a devastating earthquake and tsunami, lifted their reeling country's spirits by winning the World Cup.

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Losing another final with Argentina is torture - Mascherano

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Losing a second major final in a year was absolute torture for Argentina, midfield general Javier Mascherano said after Chile beat them on penalties to win the Copa America on Saturday.

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Sampaoli cautious despite Chile's Copa victory

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile have taken a great step forward by winning the Copa America for the first time but could still struggle to qualify for the next World Cup, coach Jorge Sampaoli predicted on Saturday.

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Pahang keep top spot after Selangor victory

PETALING JAYA: Leaders Pahang maintained their top spot on the Super League after completing a 3-1 comeback win over Selangor at the Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday.

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BAM put players first with new schemes

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have made positive moves to safeguard the future of the sport and ensure the welfare of their shuttlers.

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Looks like a three-horse race for Premier League title

GEORGE TOWN: It’s beginning to look more and more like a three-horse race for the two promotion slots from the Premier League to the Super League.

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Chelsea sign Falcao on one-year loan

LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League champions Chelsea signed Colombia striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from Monaco on Friday with an option to make the deal permanent.

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Guerrero on target as Peru clinch Copa third place again

CONCEPCION, Chile (Reuters) - Striker Paolo Guerrero scored his fourth goal of the Copa America on Friday as Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 to finish in third place for the second consecutive edition of the tournament.

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Japan and U.S. set for spicy World Cup final rematch

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The United States arrive at the Women's World Cup final battle-hardened and seeking revenge, while Japan enter Sunday's match determined to retain the trophy they denied the Americans four years ago.

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Three key players doubtful for Selangor against Pahang

PETALING JAYA: Selangor are sweating over the availability of three key players ahead of three important matches in the Super League.

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Motorbikes up for grabs at Liverpool friendly match

PETALING JAYA: Five lucky football fans with tickets to the Liverpool FC vs Malaysia XI friendly are set to ride home with a SYM E Bonus 110 motorbike.

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Football gatecrashes Britain's summer sporting parties

LONDON (Reuters) - Soccer gatecrashed Britain's summer sporting party scene on Thursday when West Ham United kicked off their season just 39 days after their last competitive match with a satisfactory 3-0 win over Andorran part-timers FC Lusitans in the Europa League.

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New BAM incentive to award more money to high ranking players

KUALA LUMPUR: The higher your world ranking, the more monetary incentive you will earn.

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Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

(Reuters) - Portugal winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce from Manchester United with the Turkish club saying negotiations were underway and he will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical.

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Little bird tells Japan they will win the World Cup

TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States will be left as sick as a parrot after Sunday's Women's World Cup final against Japan, according to the latest football psychic from the animal kingdom.

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Japan, U.S. have revenge on their minds in World Cup final

EDMONTON (Reuters) - Defending champions Japan and the rival United States are gearing up for the Women's World Cup final in Vancouver on Sunday where both teams will have the added motivation of trying to avenge a past loss to the other.

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Germany's Sasic, Angerer up for World Cup golden honours

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Germany's Celia Sasic, who missed a penalty in their semi-final loss to the United States, and goalkeeper Nadine Angerer were among the finalists for the Women's World Cup awards announced on Thursday.

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June Wei saves the blushes for Malaysia in singles department in Bangkok

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Cheam June Wei saved Malaysia from the embarrassment of a complete wipeout in the boys’ singles event at the Asian Junior Championships in Bangkok.

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Amelia-Fie Cho fret not with Taiwan Open snub

KUALA LUMPUR: Reigning SEA Games women’s doubles champions Amelia Anscelly-Soong Fie Cho have been left out from the Taiwan Open badminton championships. And Amelia is just fine with it.

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Schweinsteiger to decide Bayern future, says Guardiola

(Reuters) - Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be given the choice of whether to stay or leave the Bundesliga champions, manager Pep Guardiola said on Thursday.

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Premier League top-of-the-table clash promises some fireworks

GEORGE TOWN: Get ready for a battle between the best attack and the meanest defence in the Premier League.

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JDT-Borussia Dortmund match tickets on sale

JOHOR BARU: Fancy watching the likes of Marco Reus, Mats Hummels, Nuri Sahin, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Shinji Kagawa in action here?

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Stoke City to wear 'One Goal' logo on jersey for Barclays Asia Trophy

PETALING JAYA: English Premier League (EPL) club Stoke City aim to do their bit for charity.

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Injured Mexico striker Hernandez set to miss Gold Cup

(Reuters) - Mexico striker Javier Hernandez is expected to miss this month's Gold Cup after the player suffered a fractured collarbone in the first half of an international friendly against Honduras in Houston on Wednesday.

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England players ‘heartbroken’ after ‘cruel’ loss to Japan

EDMONTON (Reuters) - England left Commonwealth Stadium in a state of shock on Wednesday after an injury time own goal condemned them to a 2-1 Women's World Cup semi-final loss to Japan.

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Mourinho says he supports Cech move to Arsenal

LONDON (Reuters) - Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech's transfer from Premier League champions Chelsea to local rivals Arsenal has been backed by the west London club's manager Jose Mourinho.

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Saints release club record signing Osvaldo

LONDON (Reuters) - Southampton wasted no time in releasing their club record signing Dani Osvaldo on the opening day of the European transfer window on Wednesday, seeing off the Italy international who never lived up to expectations.

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Jin Wei huffs and puffs into second round at Asian juniors

PETALING JAYA: Teenage shuttler Goh Jin Wei had another busy day at the Asian Junior Championships.

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New signing Cech believes Arsenal ready to win league title

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Arsenal are ready to clear the final hurdle needed to end the Premier League title drought, and said he was overwhelmed by the support he has received from fans and teammates at his new club.

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Austin ‘power’ needed to turn Kelantan’s season around

PETALING JAYA: Struggling Kelantan will be banking on striker Austin Amutu to turn their football fortunes around.

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