'Real Madrid asked me not to play in the World Cup final so I tore up the letter' - Di Maria

Angel Di Maria has taken a spectacular swipe at former club Real Madrid, claiming the European champions did not want him to feature for Argentina in this summer's World Cup final. The former Benfica winger completed a €75 million move to Manchester United in August after helping his national team to the final of the showpiece in Brazil, where they were beaten by Germany. Di Maria inspired Madrid to the Champions League and Copa del Rey last...

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Hero Indian Super League to kick off at historic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

Atletico de Kolkata will take on Mumbai City FC in the opening game of the Hero Indian Super League’s first season at the historic Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Sunday, 12th October 2014. IMG-Reliance and Star India – the promoters of the League, today announced the fixtures for the much-anticipated inaugural edition, featuring eight clubs, 61 games spread across 70 days. The League stage will witness 56 games on home and away format, followed...

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Highlights: Argentina beat Germany 4-2, Angel Di Maria involved in all four goals

Argentina beat Germany 4-2 in a friendly match in what was a repeat of the 2014 World Cup final at the Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf on Wednesday night. Manchester United’s new record signing Angel Di Maria was the star for the Albiceleste, playing a part in all four goals, scoring one and setting up three. The first goal came from a superb lob from Di Maria into the six-yard box and Sergio Aguero only had to tap it in to make it 1-0. Erik Lamela...

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Danny Welbeck not a panic buy for Arsenal

There always has to be an element of panic buy in any deadline-day deal. But Arsene Wenger did manage to get a transfer done that is good for the short and long term for Arsenal. Danny Welbeck is 23, quick and decent value at 16 million pounds. He's also just what Arsenal need, because even when Olivier Giroud comes back, one of them won't be like a spare part. - Mangan: How did Arsenal do in the window? That could have been the...

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Angel Di Maria letter to Real Madrid

"Dear Madridismo, My cycle at Real Madrid has come to an end. Is impossible to capture all I have lived through in a few lines, but I want this letter to communicate what I feel at the moment of parting. In these four years I had the honor to wear this shirt I feel nothing but pride for what I went through and achieved along with my team mates. Unfortunately today I have to go, but I want to make clear that this was never my desire....

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Neymar Jr called up by Brazil

New Brazil boss Dunga has announced his first squad list for the upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador.  It features a welcome return for Neymar Jr., who curiously enough suffered his injury while playing against Columbia.  The two countries meet again on 5 in Miami and then Brazil go on to play Ecuador in New Jersey on 9.  There was no place on the list for Dani Alves and Adriano. Bravo, Messi and Mascherano Meanwhile,...

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FIFA statement on CAS decision relating to Luis Suarez

FIFA has taken note of the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case involving the Uruguayan international Luis Suárez, who was sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee – a decision which was confirmed by the FIFA Appeal Committee – following an incident that occurred during the FIFA World Cup™ match between Italy and Uruguay played on 24 June 2014. CAS has partially admitted the appeal lodged by Suárez, FC Barcelona...

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