Tag: Uruguay
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Neville denies claiming England had good World Cup
England coach Gary Neville has denied ever claiming that the Three Lions enjoyed a successful World Cup campaign in Brazil. The former Manchester United captain hit back at suggestions in some quarters that he had stated his satisfaction with the national side’s endeavours in the tournament, which resulted in elimination at the group stage. He…
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Suarez tipped to outshine Sanchez
Former England international Rodney Marsh has backed Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez to eclipse new Arsenal signing Alexis Sanchez. Liverpool talisman Suarez, who is banned by Fifa from all football activity for four months after biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini whilst on World Cup duty with Uruguay, is widely-expected to join Barca in the coming days. Sanchez has…
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Balotelli sparks gun fury
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli hastily deleted a message he posted on social media with a picture of a gun aimed at his critics. The controversial former Manchester City attacker made the deadly weapon his Instagram profile photograph and added the message: “A kiss to those who hate me.” It was removed within minutes but…
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Arsenal and Liverpool fight for ‘new Messi’
Football Express News understands Arsenal and Liverpool have intensified their pursuit of Rubin Kazan teenager Sardar Azmoun, who has been labelled the ‘Iranian Lionel Messi’. Sources close to both clubs told FEN the gifted 19-year-old is on their radar and they are bracing themselves for a bidding war. The Gunners have the upper hand on…
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Ferdinand: We must emulate the Germans
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has called on the Three Lions to adopt a change in their philosophy following a dismal World Cup campaign. Roy Hodgson’s men crashed out of the competition prematurely, with successive 2-1 defeats at the hands of Italy and Uruguay respectively confirming a group stage exit. They ended the tournament without…
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Milan decide to sell Balotelli to Arsenal
AC Milan decided last night that they will sell striker Mario Balotelli to Arsenal if the north London outfit meet their asking price, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN they have received fresh encouragement from their counterparts in Italy to firm up their interest with an official bid…
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Ex-Man City boss breaks his silence
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that he wants to take over as Italy head coach. The 49-year-old, who left Turkish giants Galatasaray by mutual consent last month, has set his sights on succeeding Cesare Prandelli, who stepped down following an ill-fated World Cup campaign. After opening the group stage with an encouraging…
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Milan meeting tonight to discuss Arsenal target
AC Milan will reportedly hold a meeting tonight to discuss the possible exit of Arsenal target Mario Balotelli. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, new head coach Filippo Inzaghi and vice-president Adriano Galliani are to thrash out the future of the former Manchester City man following weeks of speculation. A source close to the…
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Mancini in line to swap jobs with Prandelli
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini and ex-Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli are reportedly in line for a job swap. Prandelli, who resigned from his post after a torrid World Cup campaign in Brazil, will be confirmed as Mancini’s successor at Turkish giants Galatasaray on Monday, according to Tutto Mercato Web. The report also claims…
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Arsenal target ‘must lose his ego’
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has cooled talk of a bid for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli by claiming he “must resolve problems with his ego”. The enigmatic Italy international was once again in the spotlight during an unsuccessful World Cup campaign, which saw him score the winner against England before performing poorly in successive…
