Author: Staff Writer
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Arsene Wenger moves to sign Champions League winner
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a move for free agent Samuel Eto’o as he looks to bolster his attacking options for next season. The Cameroon international is currently preparing for a World Cup campaign with his country but will no doubt be thinking about his club future too after leaving Chelsea at…
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Van Gaal informs Madrid of midfielder wish
Football Express News understands that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has made Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira a top target after missing out on Toni Kroos. The Dutch coach is yet to arrive at Old Trafford as he looks to guide the Dutch national side to a possible World Cup success in Brazil. However, his…
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Man United and Liverpool make contact with defender
Football Express News understands that Manchester United and Liverpool have made contact with Southampton for defender Dejan Lovren. The Croatian centre-back was in action for his national team on Thursday night against Brazil, losing 3-1 to the host nation, but whilst he attempts to help his country at the World Cup; his future continues to…
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FT: Brazil 3-1 Croatia
SAO PAULO – The opening game of the 2014 World Cup began with Brazil facing Croatia with the host nation fully expected to produce a performance. But a mistake by Real Madrid’s Marcelo saw the hosts go behind after some good play from Ivan Rakitic and Ivica Olic, whose cross was turned in the full-back.…
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Chelsea new boy Fabregas has ‘unfinished business’
Spain star Cesc Fabregas has revealed he is ready to embark on “unfinished business in the Premier League” after completing his £25million move from Barcelona to Chelsea. The 27-year-old admitted former club Arsenal were not interested in re-signing him despite having first option, and he has now set his sights on making an impact in…
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Rio and Vidic exit a mistake – ex-Red Devil
The departure of Manchester United’s centre-back duo Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic has left a huge void and the club was premature in letting them go, according to former Red Devil Clayton Blackmore. Man United favourite Rio Ferdinand is now a free agent after leaving Old Trafford following twelve years of service to the club.…
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One to watch: Brazil’s unheralded hero
The 2013 Confederations Cup was perhaps the best moment in Fred’s career with the Brazilian national side, scoring five goals and finishing joint top scorer to seal the Golden Shoe. 17 goals in 31 international caps so far have seen the former Lyon striker become big part in the plans of Luis Filipe Scolari of…
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Juventus ready to give up on Chelsea hitman
Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly set to abandon plans to pursue Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Turin giants have been running the rule over the Belgium international as they are impressed by the physical presence he can offer in the final third of the pitch. However, Juve are…
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Sansom: Luke Shaw to shine but Cole still got it
England left back legend Kenny Sansom backs Three Lions youngster Luke Shaw for a glittering career in the national team, but still thinks Ashley Cole could be the number one English left back had he have been given the chance to prove it. Southampton’s highly-prized youngster Shaw, who is reported to be on the verge of…
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Benitez eyes France midfielder
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly set his sights on snapping up Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella. Italian publication Il Mattino claims the ex-Liverpool boss is determined to bolster his squad and add to his options in the centre of the pitch in order to take the pressure off talisman Marek Hamsik. Benitez seemingly feels he…
