Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton hangs out with Argentina supporters on Copacabana beach and captures some great footage of their riotous celebrations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YCo_CCr4gg&feature=youtu.be
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The summer exodus of Southampton’s most highly-prized players was inevitable but the club are doing what is necessary to continue to thrive in the Premier League, in the eyes of ex-Saints defender Russell Osman. Former centre-back Osman, who spent three years with the south coasters in the late 1980’s, described Southampton as a ‘good club’ who are making all of the right moves to carry on being successful. He believes the loss of their star players, which include captain Adam Lallana (who has moved to Liverpool), left-back Luke Shaw (to Man United) and striker Rickie Lambert (to Liverpool), may be…
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik has emerged as a transfer target for Ligue 1 heavyweights Marseille, according to fresh reports in the French media. L’Equipe claims the Holland international, who was included in head coach Louis van Gaal’s provisional squad for the World Cup before being cut, could be the subject of a bid in the coming weeks. The French outfit are anxious to bolster the heart of their backline before the 2014-15 campaign gets started and believe the 19-year-old would be a shrewd addition, if the Blues are willing to let him leave. He has two years remaining on…
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo has informed Atletico Madrid that he wants to join them this summer, according to Spanish daily AS. The former Sevilla striker has been linked with a summer move from Man City, just one year after joining the English champions. Negotiations between City and a number of European clubs are said to have taken place with the likes of Inter Milan, Juventus and a number of Russian clubs having made enquiries. But, it is understood that Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is keen to bring the Spanish striker back to his homeland and make him the…
AC Milan are reportedly plotting a move for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ezequiel Lavezzi as an alternative to Verona hitman Juan Iturbe. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the San Siro giants are on the verge of missing out to champions Juventus in the race for Iturbe, and have wasted no time in pursuing other targets. Argentina international Lavezzi, who is still on World Cup duty and could feature in this weekend’s quarter-final clash with Belgium if striker Sergio Aguero is still injured, has two years remaining on his contract. He provides crucial flexibility in the final third of the pitch as…
Spanish daily AS report that an announcement regarding Karim Benzema’s new contract at Real Madrid will be made following the World Cup in Brazil. AS report that the French striker has agreed terms with Madrid to extend his current deal but is unwilling to make it public knowledge until after his country’s World Cup campaign. Talks began between Benzema and Madrid following last season as officials at the club became concerned as he approached his final year with the club, prompting interest from the likes of Arsenal, Juventus and Liverpool. France, who meet Germany on Friday in the World Cup…
Napoli have reportedly turned their attention to Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia after encountering problems in their bid to land Tottenham Hotspur star Sandro. According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno, the Serie A outfit have also experienced difficulties in luring Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva to Italy and are ready to look elsewhere. Top of their wishlist as an alternative to both men is City hardman Garcia, who could be forced further down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium by the arrival of Fernando from Porto. The Brazilian occupies the same position as Garcia at the heart of the engine room, and…
Spanish daily AS report that Radamel Falcao will wear the number nine shirt next season at Real Madrid, seeing Karim Benzema take the vacant number ten shirt. The Colombian striker is ready to join Real Madrid and is understood to have already agreed terms, preparing to join them after his country – Colombia, either win or exit the World Cup in Brazil. Falcao, who spent time with Atletico Madrid in La Liga, had a tough time at French side Monaco last season, struggling with injury which prevented him from having a full season in Ligue 1. Despite his poor form…
Former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Andre Villas-Boas has reportedly set his sights on luring midfielder Sandro to Zenit St Petersburg from his former club. The Portugese, who was sacked by the north London outfit before Christmas following a poor run of form which culminated in a 5-0 home loss at the hands of Liverpool, is looking to rebuild Zenit’s squad this summer. And La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Brazil international Sandro is at the top of his shopping list, with Villas-Boas ready to go head-to-head with fellow suitors Napoli and Inter Milan to secure his services. The Serie A duo…
Dawson loves his Spurs, but Spurs have fallen out of love with him, writes Chris Clark (@chrisclark1975) As any fan would tell you, they all love a player who gives 100% every game for the club. It’s like there is a supporter actually on the pitch playing for his favourite club. Unfortunately at times Michael Dawson has played like a supporter. Ever since Dawson joined the club in January 2004 in a double deal with Andy Reid (remember him by the way!), Michael has given his all in every match, very much like a modern day Gary Mabbutt. Michael’s better…