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Monday Kickoff: Ibrahimovic, Leicester, Man City and more

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Following this weekend’s action, Leicester City will be playing in the UEFA Champions League this fall, while a Swedish star is considering a move to England.

While he has reportedly received an offer from a Chinese Super League club, Zlatan Ibrahimovic would consider a move to Manchester United as long as Louis Van Gaal is not the head coach of the English Premier League club next season. (REPORT)

Jamie Vardy scored twice in a 2-0 result vs. Sunderland to help Leicester City inch closer towards an EPL title, while the Foxes also clinched a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. (REPORT)

Manchester City head coach Manuel Pellegrini said Raheem Sterling and Vincent Kompany will not be available to play against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the pair’s UCL quarterfinal match on Tuesday. (REPORT)

Rafinha will likely miss Barcelona’s UCL match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday with an adductor strain. (REPORT)

Neymar’s contract with Barcelona has been leaked, and there is a buy-out clause of $216.7 million (€190 million). (REPORT)

Man City is reportedly in advanced discussions with Borussia Dortmund to sign German international Ilkay Gundogan. (REPORT)

WEEKEND REWIND

A challenge by LA Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong on Portland Timbers attacker Darlington Nagbe forced the U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder off on a wheelchair on Sunday, and incited lots of chatter. (REPORT)

Julie Johnston scored twice to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 3-0 win against Colombia at Talen Energy Stadium. (REPORT)

Making six saves against the New York Red Bulls, Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia turned in an admirable shift on Saturday. (REPORT)

The Red Bulls have not had too many problems creating goal-scoring chances this season, but they have nevertheless struggled to score through five games. (REPORT)

The Philadelphia Union used a unique setup to help Tranquillo Barnetta score the game-winning goal from a free kick against Orlando City SC on Friday. (REPORT)

Orlando City head coach Adrian Heath was disappointed to leave Talen Energy Stadium with no points. (REPORT)

Emerson Hyndman scored his first professional goal — a game-winner for Fulham — on his 20th birthday. (REPORT)

Chelsea head coach Guus Hiddink pulled defender Matt Miazga off at halftime after his headed clearance led to the game-winning goal and he received a yellow card. (REPORT)

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