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Traditional strikers getting overlooked in English football

Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 10:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

There's a new craze sweeping through the Premier League — and it spells bad news for the traditional center forward. In the last three rounds, as many as seven teams have started matches...

Bale cements future at Real Madrid with contract extension

Monday, 31 October 2016, 16:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

With his focus on winning more trophies, Gareth Bale singed a new deal Monday that ties him to Real Madrid until 2022. The Wales forward inked the three-year contract extension at the Santiago...

Higuain fires Juventus to 2-1 win over former side Napoli

Sunday, 30 October 2016, 06:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Gonzalo Higuain scored a record 36 league goals for Napoli last season, and on Saturday he scored his first goal against it, helping Juventus to a 2-1 win over his former team. Higuain netted...

Updated: Four-goal Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool leading way in EPL

Saturday, 29 October 2016, 16:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Olivier Giroud scored his first goals of the season as Arsenal beat Sunderland 4-1 on Saturday, leaving the beleaguered northeast team with only two points after 10 Premier League games. The...

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