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Louis Van Gaal Calls Qatar World Cup ‘Bullshit’ And Goes Off On FIFA

With its spot in the World Cup already clinched, the Netherlands is using the March international window for a pair of friendlies against Denmark and Germany in Amsterdam. 

While Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay were arriving at the KNVB Campus in Zeist on Monday, 70-year-old manager Louis van Gaal was giving a customarily unfiltered press conference on player selection, his choice for national team successor and the prospect of a World Cup in Qatar. 

Van Gaal didn't hold back when asked to discuss the host nation.

PSG's Season Turns Comedic With Fourth Straight Away Defeat Across All Competitions

Paris Saint-Germain produced a woeful performance as they lost 3-0 at Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that will put coach Mauricio Pochettino under more pressure less than two weeks after their Champions League exit.

PSG, on 65 points from 29 games, still lead Marseille and Nice by 15 points before those sides meet later on Sunday, following a third straight away league defeat.

Jesse Marsch Laughing At British Journalists For Making Fun Of His American Accent Is Glorious

Jesse Marsch has now recorded two dramatic victories in a row with Leeds United as the club looks to avoid relegation. Marsch’s side coming back from 2-0 down vs. Wolves has earned him a lot of love among Leeds United supporters. The British media is still warming up to Marsch and the Wisconsin native couldn’t help but poke some fun at the journalists who make fun of his accent.

Two Generations, One Team: Quotes From Two Of America's Best

The United States soccer team finds itself at the beginning of a bright new era. 

The squad is young, hungry and ready to make its mark on the world’s stage, but the emerging generation knows it’s standing on the shoulders of those who came before them and helped establish the U.S. as a global force.

Landon Donovan — widely recognized as the best male U.S. soccer player of all time — is a legend of the American game, while Jordan Morris — winner of the Hermann Trophy (top college player) and MLS Rookie of the Year — is viewed as a difference maker for years to come.  

Spain Suffers First Major World Cup Injury Doubt After Star Winger Tears ACL In Training

Spain and Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in training, the LaLiga club said on Thursday.

An ACL tear can take from six to nine months to recover from, meaning Oyarzabal could miss out on being fit to feature in the World Cup in Qatar in November-December.

'I'm Aussie Now': Uruguay-Born Bruno Fornaroli Ready For Australia Debut At Age 34

Striker Bruno Fornaroli missed out on playing for Uruguay at senior level but is in line for an unlikely international debut at the age of 34 after being included in Australia's squad for crunch World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Perth Glory forward Fornaroli represented Uruguay at junior level but has called Australia home for the last seven years and become one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the top flight A-League.

Allegri Fumes At Questions Over Juve Season After Villarreal Loss

I knew that people would talk about a failure in case of elimination, but that's intellectual dishonesty. We are disappointed and we'll make our assessments to improve the team. We do that every year. We also need to be realists. There are 10 teams in Europe superior to Juventus. It's no shame, it's a fact. I agree that we had to qualify today, but it was not easy. It's useless to talk now, we must remain quiet, focus on the league and the Coppa Italia to see if we can take a trophy at home.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Conversation With Tom Brady That Sparked The QB Announcing His Un-Retirement

Tom Brady shocked the NFL world on Sunday when he announced that he was coming out of retirement for his 23rd season. The day prior at Old Trafford he gave Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo the scoop that his playing days might not be done. What did Ronaldo say to Tom Brady?

MLS MVP Carles Gil On Playing In Snow: This Is Not Fútbol, Stop The F***ing Game

Reigning MLS MVP Carles Gil didn't hide his feelings after the New England Revolution dropped a 3-2 decision to visiting Real Salt Lake in snowy conditions on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.

Heavy snow fell in the first half before windy conditions became more prevalent in the second. New England saw a 2-0 lead evaporate after the bottom fell out in the second half. Real Salt Lake halved the deficit in the 78th minute, forged a tie in the 88th minute and pulled ahead in stoppage time.

Gil, the Revolution's captain, wasn't at a loss for words after the match.

Roy Keane, Gary Neville Blast Man United Players For 'Throwing In The Towel' During Manchester Derby

MANCHESTER, England - Former Manchester United captains Gary Neville and Roy Keane accused Ralf Rangnick's team of giving up in Sunday's 4-1 derby defeat at Manchester City.

United had competed well in the first half, going in 2-1 down at the break, but they looked demoralized after Riyad Mahrez scored City's third and that attitude riled the two ex-skippers.

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