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The 1986 Argentina soccer national team captain is thrust to the spotlight once again as he was filmed slapping a reporter in the face whilst attending an event together with his family during the weekend. The former soccer whiz also hollered the word "idiot" to the journalist's face in a face to face UFC style confrontation outside a theater in Buenos Aires.

Fresh from conquering Brazil and the 2014 World Cup, Miroslav Klose of Germany is retiring from national team duties, a move that was expected and respected by his peers.

Chelsea are reported to be working on a player-plus-cash swoop, which will involve AS Roma's Mehdi Benatia and Kurt Zouma for the Blues.

Arturo Vidal transfer likely as he's spotted signing Manchester United shirt for a fan.

Liverpool are after the signature of promising Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo following reports claiming that negotiations involving Sevilla's Alberto Moreno are bound to fall through.

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in a bizarre advertisement on Japanese TV.

West Ham United midfielder Ravel Morrison was arrested after he had been accused of throwing acid to the face of Reah Mansoor, his former girlfriend.

Wayne Rooney may be named as the next captain of Manchester United, coach Louis van Gaal indicated.

One of Germany’s top defenders, Shkodran Mustafi is headed to Valencia after signing a five-year deal with the Spanish club. The contract is reportedly from a range of €8 million to €9.5 million and the move will complete the transfer from Italian Seria A’s Sampdoria.

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Victor Manquillo on the club's official website.

Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers went straight to the point in delivering the first tactic to the rivalry between his club and Manchester United when he commented that would be extremely unlikely for new Red Devils mentor to win title in his maiden season. Van Gaal's wards drew initial blood in the rivalry with United's win behind Michael Rooney's inspired second half comeback 3-1 victory to capture the Guinness International Champions Cup on Monday evening.

It's a good day for FC Barcelona supporters as star playmaker Neymar is finally back on the pitch after having been sidelined due to a blow to the back since the first week of July.

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Neymar Jr. is still nursing a broken back after he was kneed in the back and suffered a fractured vertebra in a match against Colombia during the 2014 World Cup.

UEFA is serious in their crackdown on racism. For racist acts during Champions League and Europa League matches last season, four European soccer clubs face penalties of ‘partial stadium bans’ or partial closure of their home stadium for the teams’ respective subsequent UEFA competition matches on schedule.

Spain’s best playmaker in the past decade, Xavi Hernandez has announced his retirement from the Spanish soccer national team. The 34-year-old midfielder will still be playing for his club team in the Spanish La Liga.

Manchester United will have to bid a fight with Arsenal to bring Mats Hummels to Old Trafford. The Dortmund center back was part of Germany's World Cup winning campaign. Mats Hummels has been praised by Louis van Gaal who continues to point that United still needs brains at the back.

Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Keylor Navas from Levante.

After following Falcao to AS Monaco, Real Madrid attacking playmaker James Rodriguez wants his compatriot to join him this time at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Due to his limited opportunities at Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku felt that he made the right decision when he opted to move to Everton.

Manchester United Transfer News - The chase for the services of Juan Cuadrado continues in the 2014 transfer season with three teams reportedly still in the running for the Colombian winger. Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all intrigued by Cuadrado, who had a very good performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho defied the odds when he was able to convince FC Barcelona star midfielder Cesc Fabregas to move to Stamford Bridge last month.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could be doing an "Ozil" on Real Madrid holding midfielder Sami Khedira after hinting interest, yet remaining mum on the matter.

Manchester United registered a place in the final of International Champions Cup final in Miami against old rivals Liverpool.

AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli will not be making a move to Anfield anytime soon, as Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers declared that he has no intention of acquiring the troubled Italy international.

Juventus playmaker Arturo Vidal could be on the brink of joining English giants Manchester United, after Andrea D'Amico - Sebastian Giovinco's agent - revealed that the Chilean star is bound to leave Turin.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers could be hinting for a move involving AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli after professing his admiration to the 23-year-old striker.

Recent Real Madrid signing James Rodriguez called for Fiorentina winger and Colombia teammate Juan Cuadrado to choose FC Barcelona amid rumours linking him to Manchester United.

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo did not hide his desire to move back to the club where his name rose to stardom - Manchester United.