Posts Tagged Madrid

Neymar says he is joining Barcelona in 5-year deal

In this April 24, 2013 file photo, Brazil's Neymar, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Chile during a friendly soccer match in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (AP Photo/Eugenio Savio, File)

SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar said Saturday he will be joining Barcelona after the Confederations Cup, the latest addition to a star-filled roster that already includes four-time FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

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10 things to know for the Champions League final

Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski of Poland controls a ball during a training session at Wembley Stadium in London, Friday May 24, 2013. Dortmund will face fellow German soccer team Bayern Munich in the final of the Champions League at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

LONDON (AP) — It’s time for the biggest game in club soccer — brought to you by Germany.

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Chelsea tops AP poll after winning Euro title

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global soccer poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season.

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Chelsea tops AP poll after winning Euro title

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global soccer poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season.

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Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season

Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho from Portugal looks out from the players bench before the start of the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

MADRID (AP) — Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid after three years as coach, paving the path for his return to England and a second stint as Chelsea’s manager.

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