Patrice Evra and Manchester United: Football"s greatest love story?

With the Frenchman rumoured to want to leave Juventus and retire at Old Trafford, we take a look at the unbreakable bond between him and the Red Devils…
THE PRIDE IN THE SHIRT Oh, how I miss Evra at United – Now that was a man who knew what it meant to play for the shirt. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/p9..

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Pochettino: Alli the most important emergence from English football in years

The Tottenham boss has lauded the midfielder ahead of his side"s crunch Premier League clash against leaders Chelsea on Wednesday
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has paid tribute to Dele Alli, labelling him as the “most important emergence in English football in years”.
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Football Association asks Bacary Sagna to explain Instagram post

Bacary Sagna has been asked to explain himself by the Football Association following a social media post which may have questioned referee Lee Mason"s integrity.
The Manchester City full-back wrote “10 against 12 but still fighting and winning as a team” on Instagram after Monday"s hard-fought 2-1 victory ove..

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Longoria and Schreyl to host the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony

The American actress and German television presenter have been chosen as the hosts of this year"s event, which honours the leading performers in world football
Eva Longoria and Marco Schreyl have been announced as the hosts of the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony on January 9.
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Arda Turan leads football"s condolences after Istanbul nightclub massacre

The Turkish city was rocked by a terror attack on New Year"s Eve that has claimed at least 39 lives prompting players and clubs to express their condolences
Turkey captain Arda Turan has led condolences from the world of football after Istanbul was hit by a terror attack on New Year"s Eve..

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World football"s dates for your diary in 2017

© FIFA.com Happy New Year! 2017 is upon us and is set to feature fantastic football aplenty. To make sure that you do not miss any of the must-see events in store, FIFA.com has rounded up the highlights on the horizon. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your new diary and note down the following key dates!
We will kick off the year with a bang in Zurich at the inaugural The Best FIFA Football Awards™ ceremony. On 9 January, we will finally find out which two stars have got the nod as the top men"s and women"s players of 2016. The winners of the accolades for the outstanding coaches and the most beautiful goal, among other distinctions, will also be revealed, as will the FIFA FIFPro World11. You will be able to follow all the action from this gala occasion live on FIFA.com and our digital platforms.
Keep your eye on the ball
The headline FIFA tournament of the year is the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, which will run from 17 June to 2 July. The continental title winner..

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"This is why we love football" - Pogba hails late Manchester United comeback

The France international stepped up late on to sign off 2016 in style at Old Trafford, and he admitted that he was delighted with the three points
Paul Pogba hailed Manchester United"s “beautiful” last-gasp win over Middlesbrough after his header sealed a thrilling 2-1 victory.
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This is why we love football - Pogba hails late Manchester United comeback

The France international stepped up late on to sign off 2016 in style at Old Trafford, and he admitted that he was delighted with the three points
Paul Pogba hailed Manchester United"s “beautiful” last-gasp win over Middlesbrough after his header sealed a thrilling 2-1 victory.
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Barthez: Zidane knows football

© AFP The date is 17 August 1994 and France are trailing 2-0 to Czech Republic in a Bordeaux friendly. On the bench, Fabien Barthez has just one cap to his name and Zinedine Zidane is awaiting his debut. With 63 minutes gone, the young playmaker enters the fray for Corentin Martins – and promptly turns the match on its head.
“It was his first appearance,” recalls Barthez, reliving that landmark night for FIFA.com. “He came on and immediately took control. He took responsibility for our play.” He also weighed in with a sumptuous pair of goals: one netted from 25 metres with the outside of his left boot and the other a header planted high into the net.
Like everyone else, Barthez was left astonished by what he had just seen – and not for the last time. Plenty more breathtaking moments lay ahead before the two brothers in arms retired together in 2006, but Barthez has stopped being surprised by his old friend"s exploits. Back in the present day, the former France goalkeeper is not ..

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Brazil boss Tite named among top 10 coaches in world football

The former Corinthians man came in at no.8 on the list of the game"s best national team trainers after leading the Selecao to six consecutive victories
Brazil coach Tite has been named as one of the top ten coaches in world football.
This week the International Federation of History and Stati..

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Jose Mourinho a different man away from pressures of football - Aitor Karanka

Aitor Karanka has admitted Jose Mourinho is a different man away from the pressure of elite football.
Middlesbrough"s head coach will take on with his mentor for the first time on Saturday when the Teessiders arrive at Manchester United looking to end Mourinho"s five-game winning streak.
The pair may be at w..

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The bicycle kick, football’s most spectacular sight

fifa.noJSVideoMessage It is a move that has always been able to instantly get football fans up out of their seats. Known as a rovesciata in Italy, a Fallrückzieher in Germany and a ciseaux-retourné in French, the bicycle kick (or overhead kick, scissor kick) has been very much en vogue in recent weeks.
Oscarine Masuluke, a South African goalkeeper, used the method to score a sensational injury-time equaliser in a league match, Senegalese striker Moussa Sow knocked in no fewer than three of them in a month for Fenerbahce, and Brazilian attacking midfielder Marlone produced an eye-catching version of the acrobatic move to earn a spot in the three-man shortlist for the 2016 FIFA Puskás Award.
In fact, it is another Brazilian, Leonidas da Silva, who is generally credited with the invention of the bicycle kick. On 12 June 1938, during the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup™ in France, the man known as the “Black Diamond” pulled off what would become his signature manoeuvre against Czechos..

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Women"s football: The quotes of 2016

Photo GalleryWomen"s football: The quotes of 2016 infoinfo1 / 10 © Getty Images Full screenShareCelia Sasic on her retirement Sunday, 10 January 2016 “I was surrounded by a team my entire life, with team-mates, coaches and doctors. I was always a part of a big team or club. [Now] sometimes you think: ‘Man, there are so few people around me. It’s strange, boring. There’s nothing going on.’ When you’re used to being in a community and then it’s not there on the same scale or with the same frequency, it feels very different.” The year 2016 was a truly memorable one for women’s football. At no less than three major tournaments were the female exponents of the beautiful game able to successfully demonstrate their talents to the world.
Germany gave outgoing coach Silvia Neid the perfect send-off at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016. Furthermore, a FIFA women’s competition was staged in the Middle East for the first time when the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup took place in ..

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30 believed dead after football team drowns in Uganda

The boat with 45 aboard – many reportedly drunk – capsized on Lake Albert, with the craft understood to have been overloaded
A boat carrying a football team and their fans capsized on Lake Albert in Uganda, drowning an estimated 30 passengers.
Iheanacho has best goal record in Premier League histo..

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WATCH: Arturo Vidal"s awesome beach football trick

The Chile international may be on holiday, but that will not stop him showing off his impressive skills on the beach with his family
EXTRA TIME The Bundesliga may be on its winter break, but that won"t stop Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal from showing off his classy football skills.
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From Ronaldo to Neymar, Rashford to Willian - football world celebrates Christmas

Players from around the globe have been posting on social media as they enjoy the holiday festivities, with a number of Premier League stars posting from the training ground
The football world has taken to social media to spread some Christmas joy, with numerous top stars from around the globe send..

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Guardiola still adjusting to English football - Clichy

The Manchester City defender is enjoying the opportunity to play in a variety of positions under the former Barcelona and Bayern coach
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is still adjusting to English football, according to defender Gael Clichy.
Alexis must leave Arsenal for a big club
Guardiola&#..

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Fantasy Football: Premier League Preview, Week 18

Our fantasy football scout previews the big games ahead of game week 18 of the Premier League and suggests two players you should consider to strengthen your team
The festive period is traditionally a make or break time at both ends of the Premier League table, with quickfire fixtures testing the q..

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Conte: I prefer football to gift shopping on Christmas

The Blues boss has got what he wants this year – a six point lead in the Premier League table – but he won’t have time to hit the stores as he reveals his festive plans
Antonio Conte has admitted he is not big on Christmas presents, but stated that his team can instead look forward to training – on..

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Conte: I prefer football to gift shopping at Christmas

The Blues boss has got what he wants this year – a six point lead in the Premier League table – but he won’t have time to hit the stores as he reveals his festive plans
Antonio Conte has admitted he is not big on Christmas presents, but stated that his team can instead look forward to training – on..

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