Tag: England
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Berlusconi: Balotelli is not irreplaceable
Fuel has been added to the fireball of speculation surrounding a summer exit for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, by club Vice-President Barbara Berlusconi. It was reported on Fox News earlier today that the 23-year-old Italian star, who is featuring in the national team’s World Cup campaign in Brazil, has not been ruled out a possible…
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Magic wins World Cups, not hard work
In an exclusive interview with Football Express News, former Chelsea playmaker Alan Hudson ridicules England players who ‘work hard’ but do little to create, and explains it is not hard work that wins games and tournaments, but magic. Alan Hudson played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Stoke City and England as a creative midfielder in the 1960’s…
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England out of World Cup
England needed an Italy win to remain in the World Cup finals but a goal from Bryan Ruiz saw Costa Rica beat the Italians and knock Roy Hodgson’s men out the tournament. Costa Rica created the first chance of the game when Celso Borges headed Christian Bolanos’s corner just over the crossbar, but despite the…
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Where next for England?
Peter Swallow (@ccfooty) takes a look at England’s defeat to Uruguay on Thursday night that all-but sees them eliminated from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. As the full time whistle blew in São Paulo, two of Liverpool’s most inspirational players embraced each other. One as the euphoric victor, the other the disconsolate loser, yet…
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FT: Japan 0-0 Greece
Japan were held by ten-men Greeece on Thursday night, leaving both sides unlikely to qualify for the next round of the World Cup. It was the European side who started better as Pangiotis Kone came close with a long range effort, which Eiji Kawashima was more than equal to. But that first chance for Greece,…
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FT: Uruguay 2-1 England
England are on the brink of elimination after two Luis Suarez goals saw them lose to Uruguay 2-1 on Thursday night. Liverpool’s Luis Suarez returned from injury just in time to face England and he almost opened the scoring after five minutes but keeper Joe Hart was equal to his effort and palmed the ball…
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City star reveals racist abuse
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has told his Twitter followers that he was racially abused in Dubai last night. The 25-year-old is currently on holiday after failing to be considered for the England squad competing in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, and revealed how an enjoyable evening was marred by the unsavoury incident. Right-back…
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Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’
The early set of Premier League fixtures suits new Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal, according to former Red Devils striker Michael Owen. Swansea City visit Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2014-15 campaign on August 16, followed by trips to Sunderland and newly-promoted Burnley later in the month. Another side to…
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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…
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Rooney’s had his day – ex Chelsea playmaker
England striker Wayne Rooney is picked for the Three Lions line-up and stuck wherever because Roy Hodgson cannot justify leaving him out, according to former Chelsea midfielder Alan Hudson. Former Chelsea playmaker Hudson does not believe Rooney should feature so heavily in the England side and thinks the 28-year-old Man United star is over-rated. He…
