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Thursday Kickoff: Kompany, Liverpool, Blanc and more

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One of the Premier League star’s most decorated defenders looks set to return in the very near future, while one club’s supporters have succeeded in halting the seemingly never-ending increase in ticket prices.

Vincent Kompany could make his return to action this weekend against Tottenham. The Manchester City centerback has played just nine minutes over the past three months due to a calf injury. (REPORT)

Following fan protests, Liverpool’s ownership has frozen ticket prices for the next two seasons. The move comes after fans walked out of Anfield in the 77th minute to protest a previously announce price hike. (REPORT)

Manchester United is on pace for record revenues despite missing out on the Champions League knockout rounds. The club is expected to be the first Premier League club with an annual income that exceeds £500 million. (REPORT)

Laurent Blanc has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain that will keep the manager with the club until 2018. (REPORT)

Puma has unveiled the first batch of the company’s Euro 2016 kits, including the away kits of Italy Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia. (REPORT)

Sunderland has dropped Adam Johnson for this weekend’s clash with Manchester United after the winger pled guilty to child sex charges. (REPORT)

Peru striker Claudio Pizzaro says he is not set to retire and is currently targeting a spot at the 2018 World Cup. (REPORT)

WEDNESDAY REWIND

Alejandro Bedoya scored yet another game-winner to lead Nantes to a late victory over Bordeaux. (REPORT)

While continuing to impress at Reading, Danny Williams is hoping that his improving form could lead him to the Premier League. (REPORT)

An SBI Spotlight on U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team midfielder Luis Felipe, who is making his return to the U.S. after 17 years in Brazil. (REPORT)

U.S. U-23 Men’s National Team forward Maki Tall is reportedly on trial with Belgium’s Standard Liege. (REPORT)

Red Bulls centerback Karl Ouimette is looking to play a major role for the club following the transfer of Matt Miazga and injuries to Ronald Zubar and Damien Perinelle. (REPORT)

How much do you think Kompany’s return impact the Premier League title race? Happy to hear about Liverpool’s ticket prices being frozen? How will Blanc and PSG fare in the Champions League this season?

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