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Lloyd: World Cup role was 'worst time of my life'
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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 08:23
Rather than the crowning achievement of her career, winning a second consecutive World Cup title marked the end of three years that Carli Lloyd hopes never to repeat.In an interview this week on ESPN's Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy podcast, Lloyd, 37, spoke at length about her frustrations with a diminished role on the U.S. women's national team after the…
Bulgarian PM urges FA chief to resign amid racism
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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 03:33
Bulgarian Football Union's (BFU) president Borislav Mihaylov has resigned following racist abuse and monkey chants from Bulgaria fans towards England players during their Euro 2020 qualifier.Prime minister Boyko Borissov had called for former goalkeeper Mihaylov to step down after the match, won 6-0 by England, was temporarily halted by the referee to tackle abuse from the crowd under a three-step…
Lionel Messi gets the Cirque du Soleil treatment: A surreal tribute to the Barca legend
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Friday, 04 October 2019 13:44
BARCELONA -- Lionel Messi looked at Luis Suarez and, in amazement and in unison, they both rose to their feet and applauded what they'd just seen: a tightrope walker pulling out a ladder, placing it on the rope and climbing it with her hands.The Barca pair were sat, front and centre, applauding a scene that was written to highlight his…
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 700 to join legends like Pele, Puskas and Romario
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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 01:28
The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place.Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 700th goal of his senior career as Portugal fell to a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine in Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier in Kiev, putting him in a…
England's faith in three-step protocol was rewarded. Now UEFA must get tough on racism
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Monday, 14 October 2019 18:11
SOFIA, Bulgaria -- As Greg Clarke, the chairman of the English Football Association, delivered an impromptu news conference to speak of "appalling, terrible racism" during England's 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying victory against Bulgaria on Monday in Sofia, a local journalist interrupted to offer his own verdict."An exaggeration," he shouted, from the third row of the seated area in front of…
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Monday, 14 October 2019 17:37
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Monday, 14 October 2019 14:35
Bulgaria-England halted for UEFA racism protocol
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Ronaldo hits 700th career goal vs. Ukraine
Monday, 14 October 2019 07:45
Sources: Man United ready to spend in January
Monday, 14 October 2019 11:39
Neymar to miss two more UCL games with injury
Monday, 14 October 2019 07:46
Gundogan, Can backed over Tosun Insta post
Monday, 14 October 2019 04:24
Barca offer support to jailed Catalan separatists
Sunday, 13 October 2019 13:36
Brazil boss defends Neymar use after new injury
Sunday, 13 October 2019 11:37
Southgate warns Maddison after casino visit
Sunday, 13 October 2019 11:09
Alexis back at Inter after injury with Chile
Sunday, 13 October 2019 10:04
Neymar injury scare as Brazil held by Nigeria
Sunday, 13 October 2019 08:30
Van der Sar on Man Utd role: I'm interested
Friday, 11 October 2019 12:57
A lion among men: Where Zlatan ranks in MLS Designated Player history
Saturday, 12 October 2019 14:50
Spain held by Norway after late King penalty
Saturday, 12 October 2019 19:45
DP Nikolic joins Schweinsteiger in Fire exodus
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Italy qualify for Euro 2020 with win vs. Greece
Friday, 11 October 2019 22:03
Mexico ratings: Lozano a 9/10 in Nations League rout
Friday, 11 October 2019 21:32
Sargent stakes claim to U.S. striker of the future role
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McKennie's hat trick nets him a perfect 10 as U.S. rolls
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