Category: WC2014
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Ex-England man: Show pony Neymar will see Brazil crash out
Former England international Joey Barton has described the current generation of Brazil footballers as “poor” and tipped them to be trounced by Germany in tonight’s World Cup semi-final. The host nation go up against their old rivals without talisman Neymar, who misses the rest of the tournament through the back injury he sustained in the…
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Ex-Man City boss breaks his silence
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that he wants to take over as Italy head coach. The 49-year-old, who left Turkish giants Galatasaray by mutual consent last month, has set his sights on succeeding Cesare Prandelli, who stepped down following an ill-fated World Cup campaign. After opening the group stage with an encouraging…
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Barcelona open bidding for Colombia star
Barcelona have reportedly opened talks with Fiorentina regarding the £23.8million purchase of wideman Juan Cuadrado. According to Catalan publication Sport, the Colombia international’s representatives have arrived in Spain and will hold talks during the next 48 hours in an attempt to thrash out a deal which suits all parties. The up-front fee is likely to…
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Ronaldo leads tributes to Di Stefano
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has led a flood of tributes to club legend Alfredo Di Stefano, who has passed away. The 88-year-old went into a coma after suffering a serious heart attack at the weekend and lost his fight for life earlier today. During an astonishing career the Argentina stalwart won five European Cups…
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United flop set for Serie A in plot for Real Madrid target
Italian side Fiorentina are planning a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini as the Red Devils hope to offload the player in order to raise funds for prime target Angel di Maria, according to reports. Belgium international Fellaini was brought to United last summer in a big-money deal – £27M paid to his old…
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Belgian team’s letter to “the best fans in the world”
Belgium’s exit from the World Cup at the hands of Argentina on Saturday has prompted the team to publish an open letter to their fans, thanking them for their unfaltering support during the tournament in Brazil. The Belgian side, who are captained by Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and includes star players such as Chelsea’s…
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Blog: Neymar’s Injury A Crying Shame? Don’t Make Me Laugh
Contribution by @cfcasa Brazil v Colombia. Yet again another thrilling World Cup match but this time surrounded by controversy. Star player of the Brazilian national team Neymar has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a broken vertebra because Colombia’s Juan Camilo Zuniga made a slightly harsh tackle on the young…
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Hamann: Disgraceful Krul deserved punishment
Holland goalkeeper Tim Krul has been branded “disgraceful” by ex-Germany star Dietmar Hamann for his penalty shoot-out antics in last night’s World Cup win over Costa Rica. Newcastle United shot-stopper Krul came on as a last-gasp substitute at the end of extra-time as the goalless encounter was about to head into the dreaded battle from…
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Arsenal plot swap deal for Krul
Arsenal are weighing up a player-plus-cash deal for Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul, Football Express News understands. The 25-year-old, who inspired Holland to a penalty shoot-out victory over Costa Rica in last night’s World Cup quarter-final, was one of the few stand-out performers in the Magpies’ torrid 2013-14 campaign. A source close to the Emirates…
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Krul opens up about penalties drama
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has spoken of his pride after guiding Holland to penalty shoot-out success against Costa Rica last night in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Magpies shot-stopper came on as a substitute in a bold tactical move by head coach Louis van Gaal in the dying seconds of extra-time, as a fascinating…
