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David Ospina the hero as Colombia see off Peru in penalty shootout

Colombia reached the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario by beating Peru on penalties in New Jersey. The two teams played out a low-key goalless draw at MetLife Stadium, Colombia with the better chances until stoppage time, when Peru defender Christian Ramos threatened a dramatic winner. Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina, who plays for Arsenal in the Premier League, then saved from Miguel Trauco before Christian Cueva's miss handed Colombia a 4-2 win in the shootout. Carlos Bacca's early run and shot drew a sharp save from Peru … [Read more...]

klopp turns 49 and the cake is amazing

Jurgen Klopp celebrated is 49th birthday in style aftre Liverpool presented him with a unique life-sized caricature at his office at Melwood. The reds tasked local baker Craig Cullen with creating Klopp's stunning cake, which took four days of hard graft to create. Moulded to the near-precise size of Klopp’s head, it took Cullen four days of solid work to complete as he added in all the intricate details. It was completed by the spray painting of food colouring around the outside of the cake. The whole of the masterpiece, made … [Read more...]

Manchester United lead the chase to sign Bordeaux’s Adam Ounas

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Adam Ounas from Bordeaux despite other clubs vying for the signature of the youngster. The 19-year old is in hot demand after a brilliant season for his club in Ligue 1, with United leading the pack having tabled a fee of about £8 million according to French media Stoke City, Southampton, Napoli as well as newly promoted Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig are all really interested in bringing the France Under-20 international to their respective clubs. The French club have endured recent … [Read more...]

Mario Balotelli linked with a move to Turkey

Liverpool misfiring striker Mario Balotelli could be sold to Besiktas if his agent can strike a deal with the Turkish club. The Italy international spent last season on loan at AC Milan and his representative Mino Raiola was told as early as February to find him a new home this summer. Having looked at options in China it now seems Turkey is the preferred destination for a striker who scored just four goals in 28 appearances. "I offered Mario to Besiktas and I'm waiting for their answer," Raiola told the Turkish media outlet … [Read more...]

Arsenal interested in Fulham’s Moussa Dembele

Arsenal have joined the race for Fulham striker Moussa Dembele, sources close to the player have revealed. Dembele, 19, is out of contract at Fulham at the end of the month and looks set to leave after turning down a new deal at Craven Cottage. The France under-20 international has emerged as a target for a number of Europe's top clubs after scoring 16 goals for Fulham last season. Dembele almost joined Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window, but the move fell through at the last minute. Chelsea have expressed an … [Read more...]

Rashford breaks Rooney record

From Manchester United’s youth team to an appearance at Euro 2016, Marcus Rashford has capped a remarkable five months by becoming the youngest ever English player to play a European Championship game. The 18-year-old broke the record held by Wayne Rooney, from Euro 2004, by four days after replacing Adam Lallana in the last-gasp 2-1 win over Wales . Since making his Manchester United debut in February, Rashford has enjoyed a meteoric rise and enjoyed a dream international debut against Australia last month – scoring after just two minutes … [Read more...]

Vincent Kompany defends teammate Joe Hart

Vincent Kompany has defended Manchester City teammate Joe Hart after the England goalkeeper was at fault for Wales' goal on Thursday. Hart failed to keep out a 35-yard free kick from Gareth Bale, but was rescued by goals from Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge as England came back to win the Group B clash 2-1. And Kompany, working as an analyst for ESPN in France, believes that the goalkeeper is hugely important for Roy Hodgson's men on and off the pitch. "Never mind the mistake, [it's good to] get it out of the door early," he told said … [Read more...]

Fans boo misfiring Giroud

When France coach Didier Deschamps called time on Olivier Giroud’s disappointing performance against Albania, the frustrated Stade Velodrome booed him off the field while, in stark contrast, the former Marseille player Andre-Pierre Gignac replaced him to a chorus of cheers. It was not the first time that the Arsenal striker had been jeered by the French public, having also been booed in a Euro 2016 warm-up match against Cameroon, yet he has more pressing concerns than the negative public perception of his play. If Giroud keeps up his poor … [Read more...]

Sturridge scores to give England late win over Wales

Daniel Sturridge said his game-winning, stoppage-time goal was "unbelievable" after England rallied to defeat Wales 2-1 at Euro 2016 on Thursday. The Liverpool striker, introduced at half-time, burst into the penalty area in stoppage time to thread the ball through a crowd of players and inside the near post to seal a 2-1 Group B victory. Fellow substitute Jamie Vardy had equalised early in the second half after Gareth Bale's free kick had deceived England goalkeeper Joe Hart to put Wales ahead at half-time. Sturridge's goal was his … [Read more...]

Homesick Pedro admits missing Barcelona

Pedro Wants to return to Barcelona after holding preliminary talks with his former club After just a season at Stamford Bridge the 28-year-old has admitted that he would like a return to Catalonia and he has been talking to the Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu about a return to his hometown club. “Hopefully (I can return to Barcelona) but I know it’s hard,” Pedro told beIN Sports. “I have already spoken about it with the president when we [Barcelona] were in the [Cup] final (when Barcelona beat Sevilla 2-0 last month) and spoke to … [Read more...]