Kolo Toure has been released by Liverpool following the expiry of his contract, according to report. Toure's release ends his three-year spell at Anfield following his arrival from Manchester City on a free transfer in the summer of 2013. The former Ivory Coast international provided back-up for Jurgen Klopp's team last season, getting a regular run in the side after the suspension of Mamadou Sakho towards the end of the campaign. Toure, 35, started for Liverpool in the Europa League final defeat to Sevilla and made 25 appearances in all last term. He was brought to Liverpool by former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers to add some experience to the squad and in total made 71 appearances for the club. There was a point in the last month when there was a chance … [Read more...]
Man Utd keeper David De Gea denies organising underage sex parties for friends
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has been drawn in to a sex scandal But De Gea has hit back at the claims and said the matter was being dealt with by his lawyers. He said: “It is all a lie. “I feel even stronger about staying with the national team… it is all false and it is in my lawyers hands. “I never thought about leaving. It gives me more strength to train even harder.” The allegations say the United number one arranged for his former Spanish under-21 teammate Iker Muniain and an unnamed player to meet the prostitute for sexual relations against her will. Spanish website El Diario reports the stunning allegations were part of evidence given to prosecutors in a high profile case that saw porn baron Torbe, real name Ignacio … [Read more...]
Former City boss Manuel Pellegrini set to be named AcMilan coach
The Chilean boss spent three years at the Etihad and won three major trophies — including a Premier League title in his first season. Before moving to England, Pellegrini established himself as a top level boss following a successful ten-year period in Spain. He established Villarreal as a relative force in Europe by leading them to the Champions League semi-finals and quarter-finals. Pellegrini moved to Real Madrid in 2009 and signed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso. The 96 points amassed in La Liga that season were not enough to overhaul Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona who were crowned champions, finished on 99. Pellegrini was ruthlessly sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho after just one season at the … [Read more...]
Aaron Ramsey believes Wales can spring surprises at Euro 2016
Wales’ 58 years of waiting finally comes to an end tomorrow when they play their first game of the tournament against Slovakia. And the Arsenal midfielder says his club boss thinks they can ruffle a few feathers in France. “He said we could be pretty dangerous so hopefully that proves to be right,” said Ramsey. “He’s a wise man.” The 25-year-old midfielder usually finds himself watching major tournaments while on his summer holidays, while many of his Gunners’ team-mates play for their countries on the highest stage. But this time he has been able to join in with the dressing room excitement in the build-up to the finals in France as 58 years of waiting comes to an end against Slovakia tomorrow. “Normally I’m on holiday now,” he said. “When the … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger hails N’Golo Kante as speculations linking in with the Gunners continues
N'Golo Kante has been hailed by Arsene Wenger, fuelling speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger heaped praise on Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante as Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for the France international. The 25-year-old reportedly has a £20million release clause in his contract and has been heavily linked with the Gunners, as well as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain after starring in Leicester's shock Premier League title success. Arsenal boss Wenger did little to dampen the speculation with a ringing endorsement of Kante's quality, describing him as a rare talent, with the player set to decide on his future once Euro 2016 is over. "I admire and like N'Golo Kante a lot - it gives you ideas," he told … [Read more...]
Liverpool Gaffer Jurgen Klopp willing to give Balotelli a chance at Anfield
Jurgen Klopp wants Mario Balotelli to attend club's preseason training The 25-year-old, who joined Liverpool for £16m in 2014, scored just one goal in his 20 top flight appearances for the Serie A giants. Unsurprisingly Milan decided not to make his San Siro stay permanent, leaving the 25-year-old to return to Merseyside with his future very much up in the air. But according to GazzettaWorld , Klopp is willing to give Balotelli a chance to prove himself ahead of the former's first full season at Anfield. The enigmatic striker is said to have been called to pre-season training, which commences on July 2. Report say also Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola could still push for a move away from Liverpool after his client made his desire not to return … [Read more...]
Inter Milan considering Bastian Schweinsteiger loan deal from Manchester United
The arrival of Jose Mourinho could force the German out of Old Trafford despite only joining the Red Devils last summer for €9m Manchster United’s Bastian Schweinsteiger could be set for a loan move to Inter , after it was claimed that Jose Mourinho is willing to let the 2014 World Cup winner leave Old Trafford. Having identified this as a potential signing, Serie A coach Roberto Mancini is now plotting a possible move for the ball-playing midfielder, who only made 18 Premier League appearances for Louis van Gaal’s side last season. Mancini is expecting a busy transfer market for the Nerazzurri this summer, as the Italian tactician looks to strengthen his Inter side ahead of next year’s crucial campaign. The Nerazzurri could obtain Schweinsteiger on an … [Read more...]
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