While big changes are set to sweep the England football team following their embarrassing defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016, Wayne Rooney has vowed not to retire from the international game. Despite being overwhelming favourites in their first knockout round tie on Monday, the Three Lions lost 2-1 to a nation with a population of just over 300,000. Rooney, England’s all-time top scorer with 53 goals, gave them the lead with an early penalty but was one of the players to receive most of the criticism. The skipper, however, remained … [Read more...]
Nani linked with a move to Merseyside
Liverpool and Everton will have to act quickly if they want to sign Fenerbache winger Nani, according to reports in the Turkish media. Turkish publication, Fanatik claimed that the Merseyside clubs were both interested in the former Manchester United man and are also looking to try and a pip the midfielder’s former club to the coup. However recent reports from Turkey suggest that both clubs may have to act swiftly if they wish to acquire the player’s services in a cheap deal. According to Futbolarena, Nani reportedly has a relatively … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to battle Napoli for Belgian midfielder
With his performances for Belgium having grabbed attention across Europe, Axel Witsel looks set to leave Zenit St.Petersburg this summer, with Napoli keen to bring the midfielder to the Stadio San Paolo. They will however face competition from Chelsea, who will turn their attention to the 27-year-old if a move for Roma midfielder and fellow Belgian international, Radja Nainggolan, fails to materialise. Witsel is not the only name on the list of midfield targets, with the Partenopei also looking to conclude deals for Udinese‘s Piotr … [Read more...]
Chelsea join Inter in race for Antonio Candreva
After missing Italy’s last 16 tie against Spain, speculation around Antonio Candreva future continues to make the headlines, with Chelsea and Inter keen. The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Inter , who now view Candreva as their main target after an attempt to sign Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo failed . Candreva’s agent Federico Pastorello spoke with Sky Sport 24 about his client’s future and admitted that the player’s intentions have been made clear to the club. “Let’s say that the president [Claudio Lotito] knows what the … [Read more...]
Hazard missed training but should be fine for the quarter-finals
Belgium captain Eden Hazard was a noticeable absentee from Tuesday's training session as his team prepared for its quarterfinal match against Wales at the European Championship. Coach Marc Wilmots said that Hazard, who inspired Belgium to its 4-0 victory over Hungary on Sunday, had a muscle problem. ''Eden felt a slight spasm in the quadriceps at halftime against Hungary,'' Wilmots said. ''He is now following an individual program ... and will be back again the day after tomorrow. He will be 100 percent, no problem.'' Defender Thomas … [Read more...]
Liverpool sign Saido Mane from Southampton
Sadio Mane has become Liverpool’s third most expensive signing after the club confirmed his £30million arrival from Southampton. The Senegal international has signed a “long-term contract” believed to be a five-year deal at Anfield and that puts the 24-year-old behind only Andy Carroll (£35million) and Christian Benteke (£32.5m) in terms of the club’s record signings. The Senegal international, who scored 25 goals in 75 appearances for the Saints, is the fourth signing by manager Jurgen Klopp, who has already brought in centre-back Joel … [Read more...]
Joe Hart apologies after Iceland howler
Three Lions crashed out of Euro 2016 against minnows Iceland and Joe Hart admits they deserve flak. But it was still not enough to save them from a brutal kicking from fans and pundits as Roy Hodgson paid the ultimate price for failure. Hodgson, the highest-paid boss at the Euros on £3.5million a year, knew his number was up long before the final whistle blew in Nice last night. But his players were just as quick to shoulder the blame, with blunder keeper Joe Hart admitting: “We will get a lot of flak and we deserve it. “I was to … [Read more...]
Lazio prepare massive bid for Chelsea defender
In an attempt to return to European football, Lazio are willing to spend big to bring in Chelsea left-back Abdul Baba Rahman during the transfer window. Having come third in Serie A in 2014/15, the Aquile could only follow up with a disappointing eighth place finish this term and are ringing the changes ahead of the upcoming campaign. With new coach Marcelo Bielsa set to take the reigns at the Stadio Olimpico, the capital club are preparing a sizeable war chest for the Argentine tactician to make use of. A left-back is high on the … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Wayne Rooney disappointed by England loss to Iceland
England captain Wayne Rooney has conceded that his side’s inability to create clear chances against Iceland on Monday night ultimately cost them. Roy Hodgson’s men fell to a 2-1 defeat to their rivals in Nice, and now face plenty of difficult questions moving forward having crashed out of Euro 2016 . While the tactician resigned immediately after the game, Rooney was left to give his opinion on the game and assess the mood within the England camp. “Obviously tonight it is [the lowest point for England], but I don’t think you can compare … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic set to undergo United medical next week
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will undergo a medical with Manchester United next week ahead of a move to Old Trafford, according to sources . Ibrahimovic, who retired from international football following Sweden's group stage exit at Euro 2016, will sign a one-year contract at United following the completion of his medical. Personal terms on a one-year contract were agreed prior to Euro 2016 after negotiations between Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola and United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. The talks took longer than expected and a move … [Read more...]
Man City striker Sergio Aguero and Mascherano follow Lionel Messi in quitting National team after Copa America loss
Argentina stars Javier Mascherano and Sergio Aguero have followed Lionel Messi in retiring from international football following their penalty heartbreak to Chile in the Copa America. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi was the first to go after his miss in the shootout , emotionally bidding farewell to the international scene after another high-profile failure. And now Mascherano and Aguero have also followed suit, with reports in Argentina suggesting that Angel Di Maria, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Gonzalo Higuain and Lucas Biglia could ALL be … [Read more...]
Sanchez wins most valuable player at the Copa America centenario
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez was named player of the Copa America Centenario champions Chile also swept the individual awards. Chile beat Argentina on penalties for the second year in a row in the final on Sunday, and Sanchez was then awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player after scoring three goals and setting up two in six games. His teammate Eduardo Vargas won the Golden Boot after finishing as the top scorer with six goals, while Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was awarded the Golden Glove. Chile also dominated the … [Read more...]
Manchester United in talks over signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Manchester United have agreed a £26.3milllion fee with Borussia Dortmund for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to numerous sources. The 27-year-old Armenia midfielder and his representative have held talks with United and agreed personal terms and the player will undergo a medical this week. Mkhitaryan has one year left on his Dortmund deal but has shown no willingness to extend his deal with the Bundesliga club and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for the last couple of months. Dortmund have been keen to tie the player to a new … [Read more...]
Chile beat Argentina in penalty kicks, win 2nd straight Copa title
Lionel Messi and Argentina missed out on international glory once again, as Chile claimed the Copa America Centenario 4-2 on penalties. After Sergio Romero stopped Arturo Vidal’s first attempt, the Barcelona man’s miss and Claudio Bravo’s save on Lucas Biglia proved the difference, helping La Roja claim back to back titles in a match that saw neither side able to hit the back of the net. Unfortunately for Messi and teammates, who fell to Chile on penalties in last year’s final as well, their streak of 23 years without a senior … [Read more...]
Liverpool close in on signing of Southampton forward Mane
SADIO MANE will have a medical at Liverpool today after the Anfield club agreed a £30million deal for the Southampton player. Senegal forward Mane, 24, was given permission to head to Merseyside after Saints completed the signing of Norwich winger Nathan Redmond on Saturday. Mane he is expected to become Kop boss Jurgen Klopp’s fourth signing of the summer once personal terms have been agreed. Klopp is keen to complete his summer business early, after agreeing deals for midfielder Marko Grujic, centre-back Joel Matip and goalkeeper … [Read more...]
Leicester City considering a move for Wilfried Bony
Premier League champions Leicester City could switch their striking targets to Man City misfit Wilfried Bony, according to a report. Sources claim that Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is now considering a move for the 27-year-old after being quoted a staggering £30million for Watford hitman Troy Deeney. Ivory Coast frontman Bony looks set to move on this summer after making just 13 Premier League starts last season, scoring four times. He is under contract until June 2019 after signing a four-and-a-half-year deal when he arrived from … [Read more...]
Courtois: Hungary made a mistake by playing open football
Belgium will meet Wales in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals after running out 4-0 winners over Hungary on Sunday. Thibaut Courtois believes Hungary made a "mistake" by coming out to play against Belgium after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat in their round-of-16 tie at Euro 2016. Belgium ran out big winners in Toulouse on Sunday, with Toby Alderweireld, Michy Batshuayi, Eden Hazard and Yannick Carrasco all finding the net. However, Hungary took the game to Belgium as they pushed for an equaliser up until the last 12 minutes, when Marc Wilmots' … [Read more...]
No rift between Rooney and Vardy- Hodgson
Roy Hodgson hit out at suggestions there is a rift between Jamie Vardy and Wayne Rooney ahead of England’s clash with Iceland. England boss Hodgson was in relaxed mood as he and Rooney took questions in Nice, appearing less tense than during his similar engagement during the group stages. But his avuncular demeanour gave way to something a little more testy when a German broadcaster queried Rooney about newspaper reports that he had spoken with Leicester forward Vardy about his wife Rebekah and her growing profile during the … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Griezmann double lift host pass Republic of Ireland
Antoine Griezmann’s quickfire double was enough to see France progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 with a 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland. The formal Chelsea target second-half brace, which came inside three crucial minutes, helped his side avoid an almighty scare as they eventually showed their class at the Stade de Lyon. However, for almost an hour, Ireland, who ended the game down to 10 men after central defender Shane Duffy was dismissed for a professional foul on the Atletico Madrid star, had threatened to gatecrash … [Read more...]
Buffon is a living Legend- De Gea
Two of Europe’s best goalkeepers will do battle on Monday with David de Gea and Gianluigi Buffon expected to lead La Roja and the Azzurri respectively. Gianluigi Buffon is one of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, according to David De Gea ahead of Spain and Italy’s meeting in the last-16 on Monday. The 38-year-old will earn his 160th cap for the Azzurri at the Stade de France, and the La Roja goalkeeper hopes to emulate the Juventus player’s longevity and success. “I have been following him for a long time, he is a living legend,” … [Read more...]
Germany ease into Euro 2016 quarter-finals
World champions Germany breezed into the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Slovakia. Germany took the lead after only eight minutes when Jerome Boateng scored with an excellent low volley from the edge of the box. And Germany could have doubled their lead five minutes later after being awarded a penalty, only for Mesut Ozil to see his spot-kick saved by Matus Kozacik. Mario Gomez made no mistake minutes before half-time, however, converting from inside the six-yard box after excellent work from Julian … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard back to brilliant best as Belgium thumped Hungary into Euro 2016 Quarter-finals
Belgium trampled Hungary 4-0 with their best performance of Euro 2016, firing on all cylinders, getting a world class performance out of their stars, and most importantly, showing that notoriously stubborn manager Marc Wilmots has the ability to learn from his mistakes and do what's best for his team. If they continue to improve at the rate they have so far, they have to be considered one of the favorites to raise the European trophy. Belgium struggled early on in the tournament, slumping to a 2-0 loss against Italy before bouncing back … [Read more...]
Moyes wanted Kroos at United as Paul Scholes replacement
David Moyes has confirmed wanted to sign Toni Kroos for Manchester United as Paul Scholes' long-term replacement. During Moyes' opening months in charge at Old Trafford Kroos was strongly linked with a move to the club before eventually remaining at Bayern Munich and joining Real Madrid the following summer. Moyes has been working at Euro 2016 as a technical observer for UEFA and has watched Germany play as part of that role. Writing in the Sunday Times, the former Everton boss explained his plans for the central midfielder. "I wanted … [Read more...]
Ricardo Quaresma scores late in extra-time to keep Portugal hope alive
Ex Chelsea player Ricardo Quaresma headed in a 117th-minute winner as Portugal reached the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Croatia after extra time in Lens. It was the first time either goalkeeper had been remotely threatened by either side who both struggled to create chances and the fact the Portuguese are into the last eight having not yet won a match in 90 minutes speaks volumes about the quality on show. Cristiano Ronaldo cut a peripheral figure throughout until a quick counter-attack immediately after Ivan Perisic … [Read more...]
Ryan Giggs set to meet Jose Mourinho over future
Ryan Giggs is unlikely to accept a lesser position under the ex-Chelsea manager following nearly 30 years at the club But his next move will be finalised within days when he meets the Special One face-to-face. Mourinho is still completing his backroom staff after taking over from Louis van Gaal at United for the new season. Portuguese coach Rui Faria, who worked with him at Chelsea, will be the main assistant — the role Giggs had under LVG. Giggs, 42, is said to be unlikely to accept a lesser role. He may now choose to go into … [Read more...]
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