Tag: Brazil
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City sweating on Yaya Toure news
Manchester City face an anxious wait to discover whether midfield talisman Yaya Toure intends to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast at the start of next year. The 31-year-old is yet to decide on his international future and, if he opts against retirement, he will be the first name on the…
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West Ham chairman reveals fresh striker blow
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has revealed that summer signing Enner Valencia is trailing behind his new team-mates in training. Fatigue picked up towards the end of his World Cup campaign with Ecuador in Brazil has hampered the striker’s introduction to life in the capital. Veteran entrepreneur Gold does not expect the £12million hitman…
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Brazil defender hopes to heal World Cup woes in Paris
Chelsea’s expensive Brazilian reject David Luiz believes the only way to cure his World Cup woes is to throw himself into the upcoming season with his new club Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year-old has experienced an eventful summer. First the World Cup debacle, which saw his national team and host side Brazil demolished 7-1 by…
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Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that former team-mate Pepe Reina was at his peak five years ago. The Spain shot-stopper is leaving Anfield for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ex-colleague Carragher praised the impact he made during his time on Merseyside. However, he also revealed his belief that Reina was at the height of…
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Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has revealed his delight at referee Howard Webb’s decision to retire. The Yorkshireman, considered by many to be the best official in England, last appeared at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil but has decided not to continue next term. He has now been appointed technical director of Professional Game…
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Redknapp plots bid for United midfielder
Queens Park Rangers are lining up an offer for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN the England international is high on the list of summer transfer window targets who can now be pursued following QPR’s promotion back to the Premier League at the first…
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United star van Persie lifts lid on return
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed that he returned to training today and is ready to put the disappointment of last season behind him. The former Arsenal hitman is back from an extended holiday which was pencilled in after he helped Holland reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. He is the hot…
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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…
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United target encouraged to request transfer
Barcelona are reportedly waiting for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado to request a transfer in order to force a move to the Nou Camp. According to TuttoSport, the La Liga heavyweights are desperate to land the Manchester United target but believe the saga will drag on unless the player makes his feelings clear to the Viola.…
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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.…
