It could only happen in England, they said, and of course it could never happen again.

Colorado Rapids will face the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference final.

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The ins and outs from all the Premier League clubs during the transfer window.

A bright spark in the states has decided Jose Mourinho is in need of some stimulation in the form of Red Bull.

London Irish CEO Bob Casey admits his side could be opening the door to America for the Irish provinces after it was confirmed their Aviva Premiership game with Saracens in March will take place in New Jersey.

Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard helped the Los Angeles Galaxy defeat FC Dallas 3-2 on Sunday night to move top of the overall league standings.

With a hat-trick against Gibraltar already under his belt, and 15 and counting to his credit in the MLS this season, Ireland’s 65-goal record-breaker Robbie Keane looks every inch the man to roll the Rock in Faro tonight.

The LA Galaxy, in third in the MLS table, saw off bottom side Colorado Rapids with a 3-1 comeback win after Marcelo Sarvas had given the hosts the lead.

Some striking images of pre-game get-togethers.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry is “wrong” to claim Arsenal need to buy four new players and cannot win the title with striker Olivier Giroud.

Thierry Henry has said he was treated like he had "killed someone" in the aftermath of the handball that ended Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

The great players enjoy more space and more time than the mere mortals and that goal summed up what Villa can expect this year in this league.

Tim Cahill is looking forward to a new challenge in China, despite revealing he was in contact with both Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and ex-manager David Moyes on deadline day.

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Tim Cahill and the New York Red Bulls have reached a mutual decision to end the Australia forward’s contract.

Preview: Wimbledon v Liverpool

Steven Gerrard expects his final days at Liverpool to be “torture” but hopes to be packing his bags for America this summer having helped the Reds win at least one more trophy.

Thierry Henry has a special gift for spotting talent, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, the man who helped transform the France forward’s career.

Thierry Henry still feels he has unfinished business at Arsenal and wants to one day help the club win the Champions League.

Arsenal paid a fitting tribute to Thierry Henry, as did a number of his soon-to-be new colleagues, after the former Gunners striker announced his retirement from football on Tuesday morning.

Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football and will return to London to take up a role in the media.

Coach Didier Deschamps has not ruled out handing Thierry Henry one last taste of international football with France.

Emmanuel Petit has condemned apathy in France towards Thierry Henry and the manner in which he was vilified after his handball in the 2010 World Cup play-off against Ireland.

Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane has been won the Most Valuable Player award in Major League Soccer for the 2014 season.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed Thierry Henry will “certainly” return to the club in some capacity in the future.

Thierry Henry's decision to leave the New York Red Bulls has reopened the possibility of the French forward returning to Arsenal.

It’s not clear yet what Thierry Henry is planning to do next season but there’s plenty life in the old dog, suggests John Riordan.

Republic of Ireland captain was head over heels with joy last night.

Olivier Giroud insists he will be ready to fire Arsenal to glory from the start of the new Premier League season.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has expressed regret after being photographed smoking while on holiday in Las Vegas, admitting it was "unacceptable".

Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is in line for a surprise move back to the Premier League.

Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is in line for a surprise move back to the Barclays Premier League.

Former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe was left eating humble pie in his side's MLS game recently.

WORLD CUP GROUP B:

Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to start against Ireland but he’s still to the forefront of Martin O’Neill’s mind.

That’s what you call a statement of intent; New York City FC signing striker David Villa on Monday was an impactful moment.

“It is difficult to know yourself,” Van Gogh once wrote, about self-portraits, “but it isn’t easy to paint yourself either.”

PREMIER LEAGUE:

This will be the biggest year for a small soccer club in the Bronx.

Arsenal will soon seen the best of club-record signing Mesut Ozil, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is training at the club during the Major League Soccer close season, the Barclays Premier League club confirmed today.