VIDEO: Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton right in the middle of the action in Brazil! Ollie’s gathers the reactions of the fans following yesterday’s World Cup clash between England and Italy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJVWWJUX7ig&feature=youtu.be
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Manchester United and England striker Daniel Welbeck is misjudged and does not deserve the stick he gets for lack of finishing, in the eyes of former Red Devil Clayton Blackmore. Welbeck, 23, who started for England in their debut World Cup fixture against Italy yesterday, was subject to criticism last season with supporters complaining of his goal-scoring record being considerably less than that of other forwards in the Premier League. Over the course of the 2013/2014 season Welbeck netted nine Premier League goals for Man United, which is 22 less than the top scorer, Liverpool’s Luis Suarez, and eight less…
Football Express News understands that Alex Song of Barcelona has been offered to three Premier League sides. The Cameroon midfielder was in action for his national side against Costa Rica on Friday night, but whilst he concentrates on their campaign; his future at club side Barcelona is continuing to be discussed. Song, joined Barcelona from Arsenal in 2012 but has failed to break his way into the starting eleven, due mainly to the fact that Sergio Busquets has cemented the central midfield role. That has led the 26-year-old to be linked with a summer move as new boss Luis Enrique…
On the 16th June 2010, a Spanish side strode into the opening game of their World Cup in South Africa as the undeniable, unequivocal favourites. Applauded for their passing style and their propensity to keep the ball, they were beaten 1-0 by Switzerland, a side as disciplined as they were unremarkable. Few expected such a result with the larger media construing it as a remarkable fluke, largely a consequence of the unfamiliarity of being such widely recognised favourites. That match became arguably the most important of their campaign, for it emphasised that a squad many viewed as broken, divided and…
Football Express News understands that Thomas Vermaelen has agreed a deal to move from Arsenal to Manchester United. The Belgian defender struggled to force his way back into Arsene Wenger’s first team plans at Arsenal last season following some niggling injury problems, which saw duo Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker form a good partnership. And, with the former Ajax defender set to see his contact expire next summer, it is now understood that he has agreed in principle a move to Premier League rivals. Vermaelen will follow Bacary Sagna out of the Emirates this summer after the French full-back decided…
Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has turned down a return to Chelsea and agreed terms with Italian side Juventus. The 36-year-old is currently on international duty with the Ivorian national team in Brazil, but his future has been heavily discussed in Italian, Turkish and English media of late, with many predicting a return back to Chelsea. A player-coach role had reportedly been offered by his former club, but it is understood by Turkish media Hbbhaber.com that Drogba has now agreed terms to play Champions League football with Italian champions Juventus next season. The report further goes on to add that Drogba…
Ivory Coast scored two second half goals to beat Japan and win their opening World Cup game in Recife on Sunday morning. AC Milan’s Keisuke Honda gave Japan the lead in the first half, but a quick fire double from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho around the 65th minute saw the African side steal all three points and join Colombia at the top of Group C. Coach Sabri Lamouchi decided against starting Didier Drogba and it was his side who started well and they nearly took the lead in the sixth minute, when Bony came close with a rasping shot. Japan…
Mario Balotelli scored the winning goal as Italy beat a lacklustre England 2-1 on Saturday night. Both sides entered their opening Group D game in good spirits but it was the Italians who started better with Andrea Pirlo up to his usual tricks as he bossed the opening exchanges. Raheem Sterling started for England and he missed an early chances, whilst Danny Welbeck would also come close as the Salvatore Sirigu saved well. Claudio Marchisio would then open the scoring after a training ground corner routine pulled off and the Juventus midfielder sent his low drive past Joe Hart. England…
Arsenal forward Joel Campbell produced a superb performance to help Costa Rica pull off a shock win over Uruguay on Saturday evening. The game began with both sides starting well but it would be the South Americans who started better with Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin putting the ball into the net. However, his finish was ruled offside and the score remained at 0-0. Moments later and Paris Saint Germain forward Edinson Cavani would come close, sending his shot just wide following good work from Diego Forlan. Uruguay then broke the deadlock when Diego Lugano was dragged down in the…
A superb performance against Uruguay for Costa Rica on Saturday evening saw Arsenal forward Joel Campbell trend on Twitter worldwide. The lively forward scored one and was a constant threat for Uruguay as he helped his country beat the South Americans and cause an upset, prompting Arsenal fans to call on Arsene Wenger to hand the youngster his chance at the club next season. The 21-year-old joined Arsenal from Saprissa in 2011 but was sent on loan to French side Lorient, before spells with Real Betis and Greek side Olympiacos. Campbell impressed on loan with Olympiacos last season and was…