Tag: David Villa
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Andrea Pirlo on verge of New York City move
Embed from Getty Images Veteran Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has reportedly accepted an offer to join MLS side New York City FC. Rumors were rife this week that Pirlo would complete the move if Juventus were to win Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona, in which he is due to start. Spanish newspaper AS have…
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On this Day (28th May) – Man United humbled by brilliant Barca
Embed from Getty Images Today marks the 4 year anniversary of Manchester United’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Barcelona at Wembley Stadium. After finishing top of their group, United beat Marseille, Chelsea and Schalke 04 on their way to the final, looking to avenge their defeat to Barca 2 years previously. After chances for both sides…
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David Villa scores first New York City home goal
Embed from Getty Images David Villa scored New York City’s first goal at the Yankee Stadium on Sunday, securing a 2-0 win over New England Revolution. The 19th minute strike was Villa’s first goal in the MLS, whilst it was New York’s first in their recently established history at home. Villa’s goal came after he…
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Barcelona midfielder Xavi agrees to link up with David Villa and Frank Lampard
Embed from Getty Images Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez has agreed a deal to sign for MLS side New York City FC, according to various reports in Spain. The Spanish midfielder has been a less than regular figure in Luis Enrique’s side this season, having lost his place to Ivan Rakitic and Rafinha, whom has shared…
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David Villa: Man City and Barcelona tie will be very close
David Villa believes the last-16 Champions League tie between Manchester City and Barcelona will be ‘very closer’. The Catalans have won their last 11 competitive matches in all competitions and are increasingly favourites to win the Champions League this season, whilst City have struggled domestically, having missed Yaya Toure, who was absent over January due…
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Iniesta to miss Euro 2016 qualifying opener
Barcelona ace Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of Spain’s forthcoming matches against France and Macedonia owing to injury. The 30-year old Spanish midfielder is still suffering from a knee problem that led to him missing Barcelona’s game against Villarreal at the weekend. It has just been announced that he will not be available…
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Season Preview: Who will win La Liga 2014-15?
Understandably, everyone is very excited about the return of Premier League and seeing how their beloved sides will fare this year but there is another league starting this week and it’s the second best in the world in my mind, La Liga. Last year Atlético Madrid managed to pull off a big surprise by holding…
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Lampard speaks out on City move
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has spoken out on his summer loan-move to Manchester City and views the temporary arrangement as the perfect stepping stone prior to his fresh start in the United States next year. Lampard, 36, who has completed a deal which will see him play on loan to the Premier League…
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Lampard to sign for New York City FC
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard is set to complete his move to the United States Major League Soccer this week. The 36-year-old Blues favourite bid an emotional farewell to supporters of the west London outfit in June following a 13-year spell as a Chelsea midfielder, and has confirmed he will head State-side join MLS newcomers New…
