Tag: Costa Rica
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Ferdinand: We must emulate the Germans
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has called on the Three Lions to adopt a change in their philosophy following a dismal World Cup campaign. Roy Hodgson’s men crashed out of the competition prematurely, with successive 2-1 defeats at the hands of Italy and Uruguay respectively confirming a group stage exit. They ended the tournament without…
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Krul ‘would have won shoot-out for Holland’
Former England internationals Michael Owen and Joey Barton think Holland would have beaten Argentina in last night’s World Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out if Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul was on the pitch. Magpies shot-stopper Krul was the star of the show in the last-eight triumph over Costa Rica, when he came on for Jasper Cillessen…
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Milan decide to sell Balotelli to Arsenal
AC Milan decided last night that they will sell striker Mario Balotelli to Arsenal if the north London outfit meet their asking price, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN they have received fresh encouragement from their counterparts in Italy to firm up their interest with an official bid…
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City to insist on swap deal if Arsenal bid for Negredo
Manchester City will ask for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell to be included in any deal proposed by the Gunners for Blues hitman Alvaro Negredo, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN that La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are leading the race for the Spain international but City are…
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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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Milan meeting tonight to discuss Arsenal target
AC Milan will reportedly hold a meeting tonight to discuss the possible exit of Arsenal target Mario Balotelli. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, new head coach Filippo Inzaghi and vice-president Adriano Galliani are to thrash out the future of the former Manchester City man following weeks of speculation. A source close to the…
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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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United boss van Gaal plans Bayern raid
Manchester United are lining up a big-money bid for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, Football Express News understands. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN the Red Devils’ manager-in-waiting, Louis van Gaal, has asked directors to pursue the Germany international, formerly of rivals City. Veteran van Gaal officially takes over when his Holland side’s…
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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…
