1
May

Chelsea looks to lure Special One

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After last night’s dramatic 2-0 win but 4-3 aggregate loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho seemed to concede that La Liga was not his destination next season.

Speculation is rife as to where he’ll be off next, but former club Chelsea appear top of most people’s shortlists. The Blues are aiming to lure him towards Stamford Bridge themselves this summer, offering a whopping $150 million transfer war chest to the Portuguese maestro. For more news on JoMo, Wenger, Benteke and Bale’s future, take a look at today’s Paper Chase.

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18
Apr

Pellegrini man for the job at Stamford Bridge?

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Chelsea are is looking good for a top-three spot in the Premier League after a 3-0 win at Fulham, so thoughts are inevitably turning to a manager that could lead them to success in the Champions League. According to the papers that man could be Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini. Check out the latest on this and other rumors by clicking here. 

22
Mar

Donovan enjoying time off … in Madison?

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The United States men’s national team hosts a crucial World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica Friday night. With numerous injuries plaguing Jurgen Klinsmann’s squad, you would figure Landon Donovan - USA’s all-time leader in goals and assists - could step in to help his country earn a World Cup bid, right?

Guess again.

The LA Galaxy star, currently on an organized sabbatical, was spotted in Middleton, Wis., earlier this week playing pickup soccer at an indoor facility and wearing, of all things, a University of Wisconsin soccer T-shirt.

Read more here.