Tag: Twitter
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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…
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United legend: Brazil are carrying flops
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has blasted Brazil players for letting down their team-mates by frequently under-performing. The host nation made it through to the World Cup semi-finals last night courtesy of a 2-1 triumph over Colombia, but the likes of Fred, Hulk and Oscar once again failed to shine. To make matters worse for…
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Chairman’s son reveals West Ham transfer talks
The son of West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has revealed that a new signing is almost certain to be made in the next 24 hours. Jack Sullivan has revealed that the Hammers are in advanced talks over the purchase of a new left-back and described the deal as “95% done”. Boss Sam Allardyce is…
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Hamann blasts Germany captain
Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has accused the national side’s captain Philipp Lahm of having “very poor” positional sense. The ex-Liverpool and Newcastle United star wants to see the 30-year-old removed from the midfield engine room and returned to full-back, where he often operates at club level. Germany stalwart Lahm has spent most of his…
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Arsenal star’s message to fans
Germany defender Per Mertesacker admitted he was suffering from exhaustion after the energy-sapping 2-1 victory over Algeria which edged his side into the World Cup quarter-finals. Despite going into the second round tie as strong favourites last night the Germans lacked creativity and guile in the final third of the pitch and were taken to…
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Argentina hitman lifts lid on injury
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has sparked speculation that he could yet play a part in Argentina’s World Cup campaign. The injury-prone forward left the field early on in the group stage clash with Nigeria after sustaining the latest in a series of muscle ailments, and he is almost certain to miss tomorrow’s knock-out showdown…
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United striker dismisses rift report
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has dismissed reports that he has discussed the future of Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera with the press. The 26-year-old has reacted angrily to suggestions that he entered into a conversation on or off the record about his national side’s boss, who guided them to the first knock-out stage of…
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Liverpool legend: Shaw fee is ridiculous
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann claims full-back Luke Shaw’s £27million switch from Southampton to Manchester United is “ridiculous”. The 18-year-old England international completed the move just days after making his first competitive start for the Three Lions, in their final World Cup group game against Costa Rica. Their tournament ultimately ended in failure courtesy of…
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United urged to sign Mexico midfielder
Manchester United have been urged to bid for Porto midfielder Hector Herrera by their former captain, Rio Ferdinand. The ex-England international, who left the Red Devils on a free transfer at the end of the 2013-14 campaign after 12 years at the club, has been highly-impressed by the player’s performances for Mexico in the World…
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Belgium striker tipped for PL switch
Former England hitman Michael Owen has tipped Lille striker Divock Origi to join a Premier League club after seeing him shine for Belgium during the World Cup. His national side cruised through to the knock-out stages of the tournament in Brazil and the 19-year-old has managed to showcase his raw talent despite going into the…
