Tag: Belgium
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On this Day (5th June): Football League Latics, and Schoolboy Scholes
Embed from Getty Images On this day 1978, Wigan Athletic held their very first meeting as an associate member of the Football League at their previous ground, Springfield Park. Chariman Arthur Horrocks and manager Ian McNeil met with the clubs directors and board members to discuss their Football League debut. It took Wigan just 29…
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Sherwood confirms Liverpool target has a buy-out clause
Embed from Getty Images Aston Villa boss, Tim Sherwood has confirmed to BBC Sport, that his star player Christian Benteke, has a buy out clause and fears losing him this summer. Benteke, who is 25 years old and has scored 42 goals in 88 appearances for Villa, including 15 goals this season, which when you…
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Coleman: Bale should reject Man United move
View image | gettyimages.com Wales manager Chris Coleman has called for Gareth Bale to resist the urge to leave Real after the heaps of pressure landed on him by the Madrid fans and Spanish media. This comes after reported interest from Chelsea, who are supposedly lining up a £150m for the player. The last few…
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Wilmots: Chelsea star annoyed me with failed rabona
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has said he was frustrated with Chelsea’s Eden Hazard following his failed rabona in their 0-0 draw with Wales. Sunday evening saw Belgium face Wales in a Euro 2016 qualifier in a game which saw Hazard named man of the match, but his decision to attempt a rabona cross late on…
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Southampton prepare bid for Belgian defender
Southampton are set to make an audacious bid for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to AS Monaco in the last couple of days, but is said to prefer a switch to the Premier League with both Arsenal and the Saints keen to…
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United ready to fund Fellaini exit
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to fund part of midfielder Marouane Fellaini’s move to Serie A club Napoli. Italian source Il Mattino claims the Red Devils are determined to part company with the Belgium international, and their opinion has not been altered by his injury-time winner in last night’s 2-1 friendly triumph over Valencia at…
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United boss van Gaal decides to axe midfielder
Napoli are ready to step up talks with Manchester United over the acquisition of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Il Mattino claims that new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal has decided that the Belgium international is not part of his plans for the 2014-15 campaign and he is…
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Napoli turn to Liverpool star as Fellaini chase hits snag
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentis has reportedly dashed head coach Rafael Benitez’s hopes of landing Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. According to Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit cannot afford to match the Red Devils’ asking price and have also struggled to meet the Belgium international’s salary expectations. He is said…
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Benitez speaks out on Fellaini deal
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he is cautiously optimistic of luring Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Serie A. The ex-Liverpool boss conducted an interview with Sky Italia in which he admitted he is keen to raid his old rivals for the Belgium international, who has failed to establish himself at Old Trafford. Benitez…
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Benitez steps up plans for United raid
Napoli have intensified their efforts to land Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercaro Web claims head coach Rafael Benitez is determined to lure the Belgium international to Serie A and rescue him from a nightmare 12-month stint with the Red Devils. He has failed to justify…
