Tag: World Cup
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Arsenal turn their attention to Manolas
Arsenal are reported to be preparing a £6m bid for Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas, as Arsene Wenger faces yet another injury-crisis. Wenger has turned his attentions to the Greece international as he looks to bolster his defensive options following the sale of Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona. Manolas has been scouted by some of Europe’s…
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Italy close in on ex-Juventus boss
Former Juventus head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly set to be offered the vacant Italy job. According to Il Tempo, he is the clear first choice of new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio and an approach is expected to be made in the coming days. The FIGC wants to make an announcement by…
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Ex-Chelsea star offers to join Liverpool
Former Chelsea hitman Samuel Eto’o has offered his services to Liverpool, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to Anfield told FEN the 33-year-old is anxious to remain in the Premier League following his free transfer departure from Stamford Bridge and believes he can strengthen the Reds’ threadbare strikeforce. The departure of talisman Luis…
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Bale sets sights on Spanish double
Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale has his sights firmly set on winning the ultimate double of the Champions League and La Liga title as he heads into his second season with the Spanish giants. The 25-year-old winger enjoyed massive success in his first season at the Bernabau following his record-breaking £85m arrival last summer,…
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BLOG: Five reasons why Chelsea will win the title
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles…
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Man United set to bid £47.5m for Vidal
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer but after so many weeks of desperation amongst the club supporters, there had been no real advancement in this transfer saga until now. England’s most successful team have always been looking for a replacement of their former captain…
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Chelsea Blog: Chelsea’s secret weapon
When we refer to players equipped for changing a game, you’d take a look at Chelsea’s squad and the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesc Fàbregas, Oscar dos Santos and Diego Costa would be the first names to spring to mind. But nonetheless, the pensioners biggest game changer could be the club’s only World Cup hero, German winner…
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City sweating on Yaya Toure news
Manchester City face an anxious wait to discover whether midfield talisman Yaya Toure intends to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast at the start of next year. The 31-year-old is yet to decide on his international future and, if he opts against retirement, he will be the first name on the…
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West Ham chairman reveals fresh striker blow
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has revealed that summer signing Enner Valencia is trailing behind his new team-mates in training. Fatigue picked up towards the end of his World Cup campaign with Ecuador in Brazil has hampered the striker’s introduction to life in the capital. Veteran entrepreneur Gold does not expect the £12million hitman…
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Arsenal World Cup winners to miss start of season
Arsenal have announced their three German World Cup champions will miss the start of the new season owing to manager Arsene Wenger having given them extended leave for recuperation following their international victory in Brazil. The French coach has confirmed Germany stars Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker will miss the two opening…
