Tag: Brazil

  • United close in on Benfica winger

    United close in on Benfica winger

    Manchester United have moved a step closer to the signature of Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan, according to fresh reports in the Porugese media. A Bola claims a deal could be close as Red Devils representatives continue to negotiate with the 26-year-old’s club. United’s lack of creativity was pinpointed as a major problem in their torrid…

  • FT: Brazil 0-0 Mexico

    FT: Brazil 0-0 Mexico

    Reporter : Mark Young     Follow @markyoung1988 Free agent Guillermo Ochoa produced a man of the match performance to deny Brazil a second World Cup win in Fortaleza. Thiago Silva and Neymar all had fantastic chances but it was the Mexicans who came away as ultimate party poopers as they silenced the Brazilian crowd. The…

  • Barcelona bid in the balance

    Barcelona bid in the balance

    Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain’s potential move to Barcelona reportedly remains up in the air. Italian source Il Mattino claims the Argentina international is tempted by the prospect of returning to La Liga with the Catalan giants, one year on from his Real Madrid departure. However, the report also reveals Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will…

  • Brazilian could lead Milan exodus

    Brazilian could lead Milan exodus

    AC Milan could sell Brazilian playmaker Kaka this summer, according to reports in the Italian media. TuttoSport claims the 32-year-old’s future at the San Siro is a major talking point heading into the transfer window and he is by no means certain to remain at the club. He could become one of many victims of…

  • Juventus back in race for Chelsea striker

    Juventus back in race for Chelsea striker

    Juventus are ready to renew their interest in Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Just days after the Serie A champions considered moving on to other targets, TuttoSport claims Juve are now convinced the Belgium international wants to leave Stamford Bridge and could test the Blues’ resolve with an…

  • Ollie Silverton reporting from Brazil – Sunday 16th June (evening)

    Ollie Silverton reporting from Brazil – Sunday 16th June (evening)

    VIDEO: Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton captures the atmosphere in and around the Maracana stadium last night during the World Cup clash between Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • England news: Sterling set the standard

    England news: Sterling set the standard

    This weekend, England winger Raheem Sterling set the standard for the Three Lions and is tipped as the most promising potential World Cup star this country has seen in years, by former playmaker Alan Hudson. Hudson, who played for Chelsea and Arsenal in the 1960’s and 70’s, said Sterling, who plays for Liverpool, was the…

  • Poor-shape Messi still outclasses Rooney – ex England man

    Poor-shape Messi still outclasses Rooney – ex England man

    Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is leaps and bounds ahead of England striker Wayne Rooney in quality and will still outclass him when at his worst, according to former England man Alan Hudson. Messi scored the winning goal for Argentina in their debut World Cup fixture in Brazil this weekend, leading his national side to a…

  • Trio tracking Italy winger

    Trio tracking Italy winger

    Juventus, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly chasing Lazio and Italy wideman Antonio Candreva. Il Corriere della Sera claims Serie A champions Juve are in pole position to land the exciting winger after the national side’s World Cup campaign in Brazil this summer. Head coach Antonio Conte is anxious to bolster his squad despite leading…

  • Liverpool in battle for Dutch defender

    Liverpool in battle for Dutch defender

    Lazio have ramped up their efforts to land Liverpool target Stefan de Vrij, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A outfit are putting together an offer in the region of £6million for the Holland international, who got his name on the scoresheet in his country’s surprise…