Tag: Argentina

  • Di Maria is still adapting at Man United, insists Martino

    Di Maria is still adapting at Man United, insists Martino

    Argentina manager Tata Martino believes Angel Di Maria is still adapting to life in England with Manchester United. Di Maria arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid this summer and was one of United’s top performers in the opening weeks, however, a dip in form has seen the winger receive heavy criticism in recent weeks.…

  • Neymar insists ‘no problem’ with tough tackling Mascherano

    Neymar insists ‘no problem’ with tough tackling Mascherano

    Neymar insists he and Javier Mascherano remain close friends, despite a fierce battle between the two in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Argentina on Saturday. Diego Tardelli stole the show with his brace in Saturday’s Gillette Superclasico de las Americas at the Bird’s Nest Stadium, giving new boss Dunga his third straight win. The contest saw…

  • Rojo granted work permit

    Rojo granted work permit

      Manchester United have announced that new signing Marcos Rojo has finally been granted a work permit and is available to play against QPR on 14 September. The Manchester giants revealed on their Twitter account this afternoon: “The UK Border Agency has agreed to grant Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo a visa and he will…

  • Rojo tells Sporting Lisbon he wants to join Man United

    Rojo tells Sporting Lisbon he wants to join Man United

      Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo has reportedly handed in a transfer request this afternoon, informing his club that he wants to join Manchester United. Rojo, who starred for Argentina during this summer’s World Cup, has been at the Portuguese side for the last two seasons and it seems he has his sights firmly set…

  • Chelsea Blog: Chelsea’s secret weapon

    Chelsea Blog: Chelsea’s secret weapon

    When we refer to players equipped for changing a game, you’d take a look at Chelsea’s squad and the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesc Fàbregas, Oscar dos Santos and Diego Costa would be the first names to spring to mind. But nonetheless, the pensioners biggest game changer could be the club’s only World Cup hero, German winner…

  • Real to decide on Di Maria in next 48 hours

    Real to decide on Di Maria in next 48 hours

    The future of Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria will reportedly be determined in the next 48 hours. According to Spanish source AS, the Argentina international will resume training with the European Cup holders on Tuesday if the club does not reach an agreement with suitors Paris Saint-Germain. The report claims that cash-rich French giants…

  • Tevez’s father released after ransom payment

    Tevez’s father released after ransom payment

    The father of Juventus forward Carlos Tevez is safe and well after being released by kidnappers, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. TuttoSport claims a ransom of around £28,000 was paid to three men who abducted Juan Carlos Cabral in Argentina yesterday and he is now heading home to be with his family.…

  • Tevez’s father is kidnapped

    Tevez’s father is kidnapped

    Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has reportedly flown to his homeland of Argentina amid claims that his father has been kidnapped. The forward, who played for West Ham United and both Manchester clubs during his Premier League career before joining the Turin giants a year ago, hurriedly left Italy today in a bid to get to…

  • United target to hold transfer talks in Rome

    United target to hold transfer talks in Rome

    Feyenoord have finally agreed to sell defender Stefan de Vrij to Serie A side Lazio after weeks of negotiations, according to fresh reports in the Dutch media. De Telegraaf claims the Rome-based outfit have beaten Manchester United to the Holland international’s signature and the deal will be confirmed when he completes a medical this week.…

  • United target given July 31 deadline

    United target given July 31 deadline

    Feyenoord will reportedly make a decision on the future of Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij by the close of business on Thursday. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, Serie A outfit Lazio remain in pole position to land the towering centre-half before the end of the month after submitting a £6million bid and entering…