Tag: Johan Cruyff

  • United turn to van der Wiel after Alves snub

    United turn to van der Wiel after Alves snub

    View image | gettyimages.com PSG have offered their Dutch international right-back Gregory van der Wiel to Manchester United after previous target Dani Alves signed a new two year deal with European Champions Barcelona. United manager Louis Van Gaal is desperate for reinforcements in defence as he looks to make a serious challenge for the title…

  • Super Mario to fill Falcao gap at Man United

    Super Mario to fill Falcao gap at Man United

    View image | gettyimages.com Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic is the latest high profile striker linked with a move to Manchester United. It’s been widely reported that the big Croat is keen on a move to England, and has been offered a move from current employers Athletico Madrid after a rumoured falling with their coaching…

  • Cruyff: Liverpool striker was not educated correctly

    Cruyff: Liverpool striker was not educated correctly

    Former Barcelona boss Johan Cruyff claims Mario Balotelli’s poor form at Liverpool has come from a lack of education in football. Balotelli joined the Merseyside club for £16m this summer from AC Milan but is yet to score a single Premier League goal and many of the club’s fans, media men and coaching staff have…

  • Cruyff excited by Suarez, Messi and Neymar

    Cruyff excited by Suarez, Messi and Neymar

    Former Barcelona star Johan Cruyff has given his verdict on the inclusion of Luis Suarez alongside Leo Messi and Neymar. The Uruguayan striker is just two weeks away from making his official debut in a Barcelona shirt, which is likely to come against bitter rivals Real Madrid. And, Cruyff has discussed how excited he is…

  • Cruyff: Thank God for Messi

    Cruyff: Thank God for Messi

    Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff has told the makers of a brand new documentary film about Lionel Messi that he is thankful the Barcelona idol exists. Yesterday saw the release of a film entitled “Messi” by Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia, which is a Rocky-style biography about the Argentine striker’s rise to super-stardom. Former…