Tag: Lionel Messi
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
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Barcelona set to release ‘new’ Messi
The arrival of Luis Enrique at Barcelona is set to release a ‘new’ Lionel Messi with the Argentine forward set to play in various positions next season. Messi, has been pinnacle to Barcelona’s recent successes and has hit the headlines for his incredible goalscoring ability, but with the addition of Luis Suarez (a number nine)…
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Ex-Barca striker: Rodriguez to Real proves La Liga is best
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker believes Monaco playmaker James Rodriguez’s proposed move to Real Madrid proves the best players in the world will only move to La Liga. The two men generally accepted to be the leading footballers on the planet, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, ply their trade in Spain at Barca and Real…
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Maradona: Messi Golden Ball award a fix
Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the World Cup Golden Ball and the delegation of the award was something of a fix, in the eyes of Argentina legend Diego Maradona. World Cup runners-up Argentina showcased their national hero Messi on the world stage this summer and many critics believe the 27-year-old striker did not…
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Liverpool ‘should have fought to keep Suarez’
Liverpool should have tried harder to retain the services of talisman Luis Suarez, according to ex-England midfielder Joey Barton. The controversial striker will join Barcelona in the coming days after the Reds agreed to sell him to the Catalan giants. Queens Park Rangers man Barton is looking forward to seeing the 27-year-old link up with…
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Dixon blasts Lineker in row about World Cup coverage
Tottenham Hotspur legend Gary Lineker and Arsenal stalwart Lee Dixon renewed old playing rivalries by rowing about their employers’ coverage of tomorrow night’s World Cup final. BBC anchor Lineker and ITV pundit Dixon traded verbal blows when the ex-Gunners man took exception to a message posted by the England icon on Twitter. It comes two…
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Jason Roberts: Good riddance Suarez, I will support Real
Outspoken ex-footballer Jason Roberts has slammed outgoing Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and welcomed his exit from England after the Reds agreed to sell him to Barcelona. Former Reading and Blackburn Rovers hitman Roberts, who has criticised the Kick It Out campaign’s lack of progress in fighting racism, has pledged allegiance to Barca’s bitter rivals Real…
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Stoke target Barcelona striker
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is working on a loan deal which would bring Barcelona forward Bojan to the Britannia Stadium for the 2014-2015 season, according to The Stoke Sentinel. Hughes is said to have long-since admired the 23-year-old Catalonia international forward and the two are reported to have met in the UK this week…
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Former Liverpool boss ‘sad to lose genius Suarez’
Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans has revealed that he is saddened by his old club’s confirmation that talisman Luis Suarez is leaving Anfield. The Uruguay international will join La Liga giants Barcelona, with the Reds finally breaking their silence to announce his impending departure. He is currently suspended by Fifa from taking part in any…
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BREAKING: Liverpool confirm Suarez will join Barcelona
Liverpool have confirmed that talisman Luis Suarez is to leave the club for Catalan giants Barcelona. The Merseyside outfit have ended days of speculation and silence by issuing a statement on their official website announcing that the 27-year-old is on his way out of Anfield. His position at the club came under intense scrutiny following…
