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Wednesday Kickoff: John Terry, UEFA election and more

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On the day the Europa League champion will be crowned, there is news of an English legend staying put at his Premier League club, while UEFA has set a date to replace outgoing president Michel Platini.

Chelsea centerback John Terry has signed a new one-year deal with the team, following heavy speculation over recent months that the 35-year-old would exit the club. (REPORT)

UEFA will hold their next presidential election on September 14 in Athens, Greece. Dutch Football Association president Michael van Praag and Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin are the two leading candidates to take charge. (REPORT)

According to Yaya Toure’s agent, the Manchester City midfielder is looking to reunite with former coach Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan. With the arrival of Pep Guardiola at City this summer, sweeping changes are expected to be made, including Toure being sent away. (REPORT)

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has agreed to a new contract with the club, keeping him in the Spanish capital until 2021. Niguez was being targeted by Manchester United and several other top sides in Europe. (REPORT)

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been issued a fine and warning by the English FA after placing 29 bets on soccer matches in early 2016. (REPORT)

Petr Cech has won the 2015-16 Premier League Golden Glove award for top goalkeeper. The Arsenal shot-stopper beat out Manchester United’s David De Gea and Joe Hart of Manchester City after recording 16 clean sheets this season. (REPORT)

Chelsea has agreed to a lucrative deal with jersey sponsor Nike. The new deal for the Blues is worth more than $60 million annually, making it the second largest contract behind only Manchester United’s deal with adidas. (REPORT)

Manchester United captured a spot in next season’s Europa League after defeating Bournemouth, 3-1, in their Premier League season finale. The Red Devils goals were registered by Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford and Ashley Young. (REPORT)

Despite a 2-0 push by Derby County in their second leg meeting, Hull City advanced to the English Championship promotion playoff final on Tuesday night. The Tigers will meet Sheffield Wednesday on May 28 to decide which side is promoted to the English Premier League. (REPORT)

TUESDAY REWIND

U.S. Men’s National Team defender DeAndre Yedlin is leaving all channels open as to where he’ll land with a club team, but says he won’t worry about finding a new side until after Copa America. (REPORT)

Jurgen Klinsmann says he’ll have discussions with Tim Howard and Brad Guzan before selecting the USMNT’s starting goalkeeper for Copa America. (REPORT)

FC Dallas made a significant jump in this week’s SBI MLS Power Rankings, while the New York Red Bulls fell five spots following their defeat at D.C. United. (REPORT)

Frank Lampard is nearing a return to New York City FC, however, the prospect may not be ideal for a team that is clicking on all cylinders at the moment. (REPORT)

LA Galaxy forward Giovani Dos Santos has declined a spot on Mexico’s roster ahead of next month’s Copa America. (REPORT)

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