Category: WC2014
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Spurs defender lifts lid on injury nightmare
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker has revealed his relief at playing football for the first time since mid-March. The England international missed the Three Lions’ ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil due to a troublesome pelvic injury and was also absent for the final two months of Spurs’ Premier League run-in. However, he hit the…
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Zuniga’s father’s fears amidst death threats
Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga has received death threats following the devastating challenge he made on Brazil playmaker Neymar in the World Cup, leaving his father fearing for the safety of his son and family. Zuniga ended Neymar’s World Cup dreams at quarter-final stage by committing a shocking challenge in which it appeared that the…
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Rooney in line for England captaincy as Gerrard quits
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is the frontrunner to become England captain following Steven Gerrard’s retirement from international football, Football Express News understands. Liverpool midfielder Gerrard, who skippered the Three Lions during this summer’s torrid World Cup campaign in Brazil, has decided to call it a day after earning 114 caps during a 14-year period.…
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Colombian star fearing for his life after Neymar injury
Colombian defender Juan Zuniga has discussed how he feared for his life after being involved in injuring Brazilian Neymar’s back. The pair faced off in the quarter-final as the two South American sides battled for a place in the final four at the Brazil World Cup this summer. Zuniga, who was involved in several tough…
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West Ham chairman sweating on striker’s work permit
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold still expects to land primary summer transfer target Enner Valencia despite the anxious wait for a work permit. A bid in the region of £12million has been accepted for the Pachuca and Ecuador striker, who scored all three of his national side’s goals in this summer’s World Cup. Personal…
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Arsenal attacker’s message to Bayern star
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has hailed the contribution of Germany team-mate Philipp Lahm to the world champions following the 30-year-old’s decision to retire from international football. The surprise announcement brings down the curtain on a decorated career on the biggest stage in football and arrives less than a week after the Bayern Munich star held…