Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton relaxes on Copacabana Beach and talks about the Holland v Mexico game whilst soaking up the sun rays and enjoying the atmosphere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06DmPfjqlIU&feature=youtu.be
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Manchester United target Arturo Vidal has revealed that he is “calm” about the speculation surrounding his future at Juventus. The Chile midfielder, who endured the bitter experience of exiting the World Cup after a penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of host nation Brazil on Saturday, told Italian source TuttoSport his immediate priority is to go on holiday with his family. According to the report, United will have to pay at least £50million to secure the 27-year-old’s services during the summer transfer window, as they look to continue their rebuilding process. The Red Devils have already added England defender Luke…
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Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has had a famously sour career in terms of his on-field behaviour but perhaps his least famous – sparked the beginning of a ill-tempered career. Born in Salto, Uruguay, Suarez was quickly noticed by local club Nacional but his although like most determined youngsters in the region – the 15-year-old found life hard as a footballing prospect. During one game in his youth career, the striker was sent off and hit out at the referee with a viscous headbutt, which resulted in the official have a severely broken nose. But, despite his actions, Suarez was…
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Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona are waiting to hear an apology from Luis Suarez for his actions at the World Cup, an apology they think will reduce his ban and give them a clear chance of signing the Liverpool striker. Suarez was involved in a now world famous incident during Uruguay’s final group game of the World Cup against Italy, which saw him bite the shoulder of Giorgio Chiellini. Although the Liverpool striker was not sent off, Suarez received a nine match international ban, a fine and a four month ban from all footballing activities. However, the Catalan side have…
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