Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 4-2 on aggregate to progress in the Copa del Rey on Thursday night. Real Madrid came into the game with the worrying thought of scoring three goals to be able to progress in the Copa Del Rey, after losing 2-0 at Vicente Calderon last week. The Madridistas had high hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo would help them go through after winning the Ballon D’or just four days ago. However Atlético Madrid’s President Enrique Cerezo did not agree as just before kick-off as he said that there was nothing to worry about, as he believed his team…
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Gonzalo Higuain’s agent has dismissed reports linking the Napoli striker with a move to Liverpool. The Argentine striker has been strongly linked with a move to England after his time with the Italian club looked to be coming to an end, however, his agent has discussed such talk, claiming that the former Real Madrid man is happy at the club. “Gonzalo is happy at Napoli, he wants to battle for third place,” Nicolas Higuain told Radio CRC. “He is not planning to leave. Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move for the striker, but that has also been denied.…
Former Colombia striker Faustino Asprilla has said that Louis van Gaal’s treatment of Radamel Falcao will see the striker leave Manchester United. Asprilla claims that the relationship between Van Gaal and Falcao is now ‘broken’ following the former Atletico Madrid man’s exemption from the starting eleven against Southampton last weekend. Falcao is said to have been deeply unhappy by the snub and has instructed agent, Jorge Mendes, to find him a new club, whilst Asprilla believes that he will leave if the situation does not change. “If Van Gaal continues he will leave,” Asprilla told IB Times UK. “I think…
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre will not rule out the possibility of Steven Gerrard returning to Anfield on loan from MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy. The 34-year-old will leave Anfield this coming summer in order to make the move to the United States after failing to extend his deal with the Premier League side. Despite his departure, Ayre believes that Gerrard would be welcome in the future in some capacity, and has not ruled out the chances of a short term loan deal. “The fact that he’s leaving at the end of the season doesn’t mean it’s the last we’ll see of him…
Arsenal have confirmed that both Mathieu Debuchy and Mikel Arteta will miss three months of football. French full-back Debuchy returned to action last month following a long injury lay off but will miss more playing time after landing badly during the 3-1 win over Stoke City last weekend. The former Newcastle United man has seen a specialist this week and undergone surgery on his right shoulder, which will now keep him out until April. “It’s very unfortunate for Mathieu, and it’s unbelievable because he’s had two surgeries in the same season,” Arsene Wenger told the club’s official website. “He just…
Barcelona full-back Dani Alves has not made a decision on his future and admits that he could stay at the Camp Nou, according to his agent, Dinorah Santa Ana. The 31-year-old has not begun contract talks with Barcelona over a new deal, leading to interest from a number of European clubs such as Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain and Manchester United. However, his agent and former girlfriend, Santa Ana has spoken of his future, claiming that the Brazilian is relaxed about the situation and is willing to put his all into winning a title with Barcelona. “Dani has not planned…
Lazar Markovic has spoken of his delight at settling in at Liverpool following his move from Benfica last summer. The 20-year-old attacker had struggled to get his Anfield career off the ground after numerous injuries, a suspension and some stuttering form. But, his goal against Sunderland in the 1-0 win last weekend and more solid performances have seen him become a big player for Brendan Rodgers’ side at the current time. And, the Serbian international has thanked his team-mates and the club for helping him settle. “They have all been extremely helpful, they have helped me settle in and they…
Bayern Munich have strongly rejected a £45m bid from Manchester United for Thomas Muller. The World Cup winner has been in superb form again this season, following on from his goalscoring exploits at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil which helped Germany win the tournament. The forward has been linked with Manchester United over a number of years, but has always reiterated his desire to remain with the Bundesliga champions. And, his club have made that wish come true after they rejected a huge bid from Manchester United for the attacker. United boss Louis van Gaal is keen to work…
Arsenal are finally on the verge of completing a deal for Legia Warsaw starlet Krystian Bielik. Arsene Wenger’s side had been close to completing the deal in the first week of January, but interest from Bundesliga side Hamburg halted the final details. Both clubs had offers of £2.3m accepted by Legia Warsaw but it is now understood that after talks with both, Bielik is keen on making the move to England, citing a desire to play in the Premier League. The Poland youth international is expected to sign a three-year deal at the Emirates Stadium by the end of this…
Manchester United have sacked European scout Torben Aakjaer following racist comments made on social media. The 32-year-old was suspended earlier this week after his Facebook account contained a number of anti-immigration comments and the recent Charlie Hebdo attack in French capital Paris. His contract has now been terminated by United’s chief executive Ed Woodward after an investigation was carried out. “The club received the evidence from the Guardian, launched an immediate investigation into the matter and has terminated our association with Mr Aakjaer,” an official club statement read. “Manchester United is an inclusive organisation and will not tolerate this sort…