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Mario Balotelli finds new life in Ligue 1

A few short months ago, Mario Balotelli left Liverpool for Nice on a free transfer. It was a bad piece of business for the Reds, who basically decided to eat the £16 million they paid for him in 2014. His final numbers in his first season on Merseyside, four goals in 28 appearances, led the […]

during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second leg match between Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain at Stamford Bridge on March 9, 2016 in London, United Kingdom.

Where will Zlatan Ibrahimovic wind up next season?

Normally, a 34-year-old striker coming to the end of his contract would not generate much attention. But Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not a normal player. The Swedish international announced his plans to leave Paris St. Germain at season’s end, joking that he’d stay if the club replaced the Eiffel Tower with a statue of him. Assuming […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 17: The stadium arch is lit up before the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

French national team takes the field for first time since terrorist attacks

For the first time since since terror attacks in Paris left 129 people dead and dozens of others injured, the French national team is scheduled to play a friendly match against England at Wembley Stadium this afternoon. Here are some of the sights and sounds leading up to kickoff: Wembley Stadium filling up ahead of […]

MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 04: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF wins the header after Gabi Fernandez of Atletico de Madrid during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema arrested in sextape blackmail case

Real Madrid forward and French international Karim Benzema was arrested today in connection with a plot to blackmail fellow French international and Lyon player, Mathieu Valbuena, according to multiple reports. Benzema, 27, was called to the police station in Versailles early this morning, but the public prosecutor’s office would only confirm that he was being […]

HARRISON, NJ – JULY 21: Zlatan Ibrahimovic #10 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal in the second half against AFC Fiorentina during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 21, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey.Paris Saint-Germain defeated ACF Fiorentina 4-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Zlatan books Malmo Main Square for PSG Champions League game

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has booked the main square of Malmo for their November 25th game against PSG. Usually, a sentence like that leads to civic outrage, controversy, etc. In this case, the Swedish striker has made it known that “all are welcome” to watch the game there for free. In a message on his official Instagram […]

during the UEFA Champions Leaguequalifying round play off second leg match between Monaco and Valencia on August 25, 2015 in Monaco, Monaco.

Sixth division French team “wins lottery” thanks to Anthony Martial deal

Jackpot! Thanks to Manchester United’s £37 million deal for 19 year old former Monaco striker Anthony Martial, the lower league French team who developed him as a youth will be financially stable for years to come. CO Les Ulis, a team that plays in a suburb of Paris in the sixth division, will receive about […]

during the UEFA Champions Leaguequalifying round play off second leg match between Monaco and Valencia on August 25, 2015 in Monaco, Monaco.

Done Deal: Anthony Martial to Manchester United

Manchester United have completed the signing of Anthony Martial. While the fee for the 19-year-old French striker is currently under debate by the media, £36.3m raising to £58.8 seems to be the most likely. This makes Anthony Martial the most expensive teenager to ever be signed by a soccer club. The deal was announced minutes ago, […]

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Angel di Maria of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St James’ Park on March 4, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

FINALLY Done Deal: Angel di Maria to PSG

The title says it all. A move that has been dragging on all summer, that all parties wanted to get done as soon as possible, has finally been completed. Angel di Maria will be a PSG player this season after completing his move from Manchester United for a rumored £44m. There is not much to […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 04: (L) Darren Fletcher #24 of Manchester United and (R) Wayne Rooney #10 of Manchester United lift the winners trophy following their 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Guinness International Champions Cup 2014 Final at Sun Life Stadium on August 4, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

32 Flags’ Preseason Survival Guide

Now that preseason has begun for many of our favorite teams, it is time once again to begin getting excited for the new season. That said, there is always a danger lurking in preseason. Most sports have a preseason, but many who are new to our beautiful game will find it oddly different. It’s a […]

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