Tag: World Cup
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European giants battle it out for Cuadrado
FIFA World Cup 2014 star Juan Cuadrado is under hot pursuit by two European giants Manchester United and FC Barcelona, with the Red Devils believed to be edging closer to a deal. Football Express News understands Man United are set to make an audacious bid in the region of £ 30-35m to Serie A…
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Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that former team-mate Pepe Reina was at his peak five years ago. The Spain shot-stopper is leaving Anfield for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ex-colleague Carragher praised the impact he made during his time on Merseyside. However, he also revealed his belief that Reina was at the height of…
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Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has revealed his delight at referee Howard Webb’s decision to retire. The Yorkshireman, considered by many to be the best official in England, last appeared at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil but has decided not to continue next term. He has now been appointed technical director of Professional Game…
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Redknapp plots bid for United midfielder
Queens Park Rangers are lining up an offer for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN the England international is high on the list of summer transfer window targets who can now be pursued following QPR’s promotion back to the Premier League at the first…
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United star van Persie lifts lid on return
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has revealed that he returned to training today and is ready to put the disappointment of last season behind him. The former Arsenal hitman is back from an extended holiday which was pencilled in after he helped Holland reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. He is the hot…
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United target encouraged to request transfer
Barcelona are reportedly waiting for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado to request a transfer in order to force a move to the Nou Camp. According to TuttoSport, the La Liga heavyweights are desperate to land the Manchester United target but believe the saga will drag on unless the player makes his feelings clear to the Viola.…
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Tevez’s father released after ransom payment
The father of Juventus forward Carlos Tevez is safe and well after being released by kidnappers, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. TuttoSport claims a ransom of around £28,000 was paid to three men who abducted Juan Carlos Cabral in Argentina yesterday and he is now heading home to be with his family.…
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City still plan to buy Barkley in 2015 despite contract
Manchester City will NOT ditch plans to launch a mega-money bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley in 2015 despite him signing a new contract today, Football Express News can reveal. The England international has put pen to paper on a lucrative extension which runs until 2018, ensuring he will still be a Toffees player when…
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Milan step up pursuit of Arsenal striker
AC Milan have intensified their pursuit of Arsenal forward Joel Campbell, according to fresh reports in the foreign press. SportMediaset claims the San Siro giants have now identified the Costa Rica international as their main attack-minded target for the summer transfer window and they believe their chances have improved since the Gunners’ swoop for Alexis…
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United legend Neville: Van Gaal has midfield headache
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes the loss of midfielder Michael Carrick to injury represents an early blow to new boss Louis van Gaal’s ambitions for the side. England international Carrick, who was left out of the Three Lions squad for this summer’s ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil, is likely to be sidelined…
