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Gareth looking for a Bale-out?

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:26:58 +0000

Gareth Bale has had a huge number of bids after his recent string of performances at Tottenham Hotspurs.

Bale, 21, impressed in Tuesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw against Werder Bremen.

Interest has been shown by Real Madrid as well as the top Serie A clubs like Inter, AC Milan and Juventus.

The exciting left winger has signed a new four-year contract extension in May with the Spurs and will be in no mood to entertain any offers and will demand a premium price to sell the star.

Gareth Bale

Robinho Off To Italy

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:42:03 +0000

AC Milan acquired City’s Robinho just in time, on the transfer deadline day.

Robinho joins Zlatan Ibrahimovic who joined in from Barcelona.

Milan issued a statement saying:

“The player has signed a four-year contract.”

According to Reuters, Milan had been quiet at the start of the transfer window but some limp pre-season displays persuaded owner Silvio Berlusconi to drop his frugal spending policy and bring in former Inter Milan forward Ibrahimovic on an initial loan and sign Robinho.

Robinho said:

“I want to make history with this club. I will give so much happiness to my fans.”

Robinho joins Ibrahimovic, Brazilian team-mate Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato for the race to play in the forward position for Milan. Milan are targeting a Serie A win, they last won it in 2004.

'Victor'y For Wigan Athletic

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:43 +0000

Wigan have managed to seal the deal for the much coveted Crystal Palace striker, Victor Moses, for an undisclosed amount.

The 19-year-old has penned a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Moses said:

“To play in the Premier League is a dream and I want to thank Wigan for giving me the chance. I’m sad to leave Palace because they’re a great club and gave me my chance in football and I want to say thanks to everyone there. But I need to prove myself now at Wigan and I’m going to focus on getting in the team and doing well for my new club.”

Victor Moses

Victor had moved to England at the age of 11 after the murder of his parents in Nigeria.

Current Transfer Rumours, Gossip

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:30:43 +0000

English Premiership

7th January 2010

Liverpool have signed Maxi Rodriguez
The Reds have managed to sign the Argentine midefielder from Atletico Madrid for a 1.5mil pounds deal. The 29-year-old has penned a 18-month contract. He will now join his national team captain Javier Mascherano and former A. Madrid team-mate Fernando Torres.

2nd January 2010

Liverpool need a right-back
Benitez is looking for a replacement for Glen Johnson, who could miss up to two months with his knee injury and has set his eyes on Greece international full-back Vasil Torosidis.

1st January 2010

Chelsea to buy David Villa for 40mil pounds
The Blues are looking for a replacement for Didier Drogba, who is going to participate in this months African Cup of Nations. Chelsea are looking at the Valencia striker to boost their chances of winning the Premiership.
Liverpool looking to get Maxi Rodriguez
The Reds are targeting Atletico Madrid’s Maxi Rodriguez for a loan deal, ahead of Real Madrid’s striker Van Nistelrooy.

30th December 2009

Van Nistelroy loan deal for Liverpool
Benitez is set to sign a loan deal for Real’s striker. By signing Van Nistelroy, Rafa looks to strenghten his strike force. He also hopes for a full contract for the Dutchman.
Nemanja Vidic might be off to Real Madrid
Real are keen on Vidic and are ready for a swoop deal. Manchester United are commanding a 30mil pound price and have also pinpointed Simon Kjaer as his replacement. The other replacement candidates are Bruno Alves and Jack Rodwell

28 December 2009

Bolton looking to sign veteran Real Madrid midfielder- Guti.
According to Mirrorfootball, Bolton manager Gary Megson is making a sensational bid to sign Real Madrid legend Guti on loan for the rest of the season. Guti has been out of favour at Real and was told he could find a new club. Guti would cost around £2million in wages for half-a-season. Bolton hope to pull off the deal quickly to get Guti on board and playing after his own stop-start season and they will be attempting to get him in at the beginning of the month rather than at the end.
Fernando Torres is ready to quit Liverpool if they fail to finish in the top four this season.
Rafa Benitez has already turned down a £70million bid from Manchester City and earlier Chelsea’s bid for the Spanish star. Torres left his boyhood team Atletico Madrid because they could not match his Champions League and trophy- winning dreams. Now with Liverpool’s slump, Torres might have to accept the offers coming his way, to fulfil his trophy ambitions.
Arsenal might sign City’s Craig Bellamy
The Welsh star had apparently led a protest against the sacking of coach Mark Hughes and was left on the bench by new manager Mancini for the club’s recent win. Arsenal on the other hand are lloking to strenghten their strike-force after Van Persie’s injury.
Rafael Benitez eyeing Goran Pandev
Liverpool keen on signing Lazio’s striker Goran Pandev in a free transfer, next month. The 26-year-old recently won a batle against the club, unwilling to sell him for less than £18million. Benitez will have to sell Dutchman Ryan Babel to come up with the cash to buy in the next transfer window. Other players on their way out will be Ukrain’s Andrei Voronin and Italy’s Andrea Dossena and the Swiss Philipp Degen.
Stoke want to buy Ryan Babel
Manager Tony Pulis wants to strengthen his squad and is looking to buy Liverpool’s out-of-favour player, Babel (left wing, forward). He also has his sights set on Villa’s Emile Heskey(striker) and Sunderland’s Kenwyne Jones (striker).

Spanish Premira Liga

2nd January 2010

Real Madrid to bid for Rooney
The Galacticos are calculating a £60million bid for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney. Real’s star player and ex-United man- Ronaldo has publically acknowledged many-a-time that he would like Rooney to come to Spain.

30th December 2009

David Silva to Barcelona?
Barcelona are still keen on signing Fabregas during this transfer window. Another player they look to buy is David Villa. With Henry leaving he would be a potential replacement for the Frenchman.

Sergio Aguero commits to Atletico Madrid

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:44:30 +0000

One of the most talked about transfers probables of this season- Sergio Aguero has committed his future to his current club Atletico Madrid.

He told Atletico Madrid’s official website:

“I am aware that there are always rumours about my future, but actually I am isolated from everything.”

He said that he has always been committed to Atletico and that everybody knows it. He also added not to pay much attention to what comes out.

“I am happy to be spending my fourth year at Atletico Madrid. I realise that I have learned many things both on and off the field during my time here.”

Atletico had finished fourth in La Liga last time round are now currently in the 15th spot – just two points above the relegation zone. Aguero commented on this saying:

“We have not started the season well. The situation now is not good, but we must realise that we are practically the same players from last season except the odd change. We are the ones we have to look at the situation the team is in and pull forward, because we have no choice.”

Chelsea Need A Keeper?

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:11:40 +0000

Reportedly, Chelsea are looking for a Keeper to replace their number one goalie- Petr Cech.

Chelsea are keen to get a new keeper, due to Cech’s recent lack of clean sheets and some possibly costly mistakes during this season.

The Blues are targeting Igor Akinfeev (CSKA Moscow), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) and Hugo Lloris (Lyons) as Petr’s possible replacements. There’s a slight doubt if the club can sign either of these keepers who can play in the Champions League this season. They may loan the keeper back to the club and sign a temporary keeper in the January transfer window.

Transfer Gossip – 4 Dec, 2009

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:25:18 +0000

Senedros to Atletico Madrid?

Arsenal’s defender Philippe Senderos wants to boost his World Cup chances and is probably all set for a January transfer to Spanish club Atletico Madrid.

The Swiss centre back hasn’t been given too many chances this season, Arsene Wenger prefers William Gallas, Thomas Vermaelen and Mikael Silvestre.

He said:

“I need to seek a solution as I’m not playing for Arsenal,” Senderos said recently. “A change of clubs in winter is an option, and I am keeping all doors open.”

Atletico Madrid have been suffering financial difficulties and are close to the relegation zone in the Primera Liga and a loan deal for a player with experience at the highest level would be ideal for the Spaniards.

Luca Toni to West Ham

West Ham are in advanced talks to sign the overlooked Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni.

Striker Carlton Cole is out with a knee injury and the arrival of Toni would be a much welcomed boost for the Premier League club.

Toni is desparate to keep his place in the Italian World Cup squad.

Football Updates

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:10:18 +0000

English Premiership

David Ngog adds to Liverpool’s injury list, he sustained a fractured nose while training with France’s U-21 squad.
Arsenal have been rocked by an ankle injury to star striker Robin van Persie that could see him sidelined for two months.
Liverpool’s injury woes continue, Benayoun and Riera out for at least a month with hamstring injuries.
Newcastle fans have formally launched a campaign to buy the club as they look to raise funds from banks, businesses and fellow supporters.
Liverpool’s David Ngog has been accused of “cheating” after diving to win a penalty against Birmingham City last night.
Barcelona’s midfielder Yaya Toure will not be joining Manchester City after his agent stated that there are far bigger clubs interested in him.
Arsenal’s Nicklas Bendtner is to undergo surgery on his injured groin and faces around a month on the sidelines.
Tottenham registered record pre-tax profits of £33.4million in the year ending June 30, 2009.
Newcastle United’s revenue was halved from £100m to £50m following their relegation from the Premier League last season.
Rio Ferdinand is out for up to six weeks after finally admitting defeat in his battle with a long-standing back injury. Ferdinand could still face Chelsea on Sunday but, if he does miss out, the defender will not be considered for England’s friendly with Brazil on 14 November.
Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa is facing a knee operation which could keep him out for up to a month.
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has had another setback in his recovery from a knee injury and could remain sidelined until the new year.
Fernando Torres is nursing a hernia and may require surgery, although he might start for the Reds in the crucial Champions League tie in Lyon tomorrow.
Chelsea to make a £33m bid for Valencia’s David Villa.
Birmingham owner Carson Yeung wants to contract Ex-Chelsea player Andriy Shevchenko(33).
Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is best person to succeed Edwin van der Sar at Man United, according to Ferguson.
Ex-Inter manager- Roberto Mancini could be a successor to Rafa Benitez at Anfield.
UK media sources are reporting that Real Madrid chairman Florentino Perez could lure coach Rafael Benitez from Liverpool.
Steven Gerrard continues to struggle with a persistent groin injury. According to Benitez he may require a surgery.

Spanish La Liga

Real Madrid officials hope to give Ronaldo a twenty-minute run out against Santander next Sunday.

Serie A

Italian newspaper Tuttosport has revealed that Pavel Nedved is set for a return to Juventus in an administrative role.
Adrian Mutu (30) has successfully undergone knee surgery and will rest for at least 2-3 weeks.
Victoria Beckham has bought her England midfielder husband a pair of micro pigs for Christmas, and the on-loan AC Milan star wants to call them Pinky and Perky
AC Milan have signed Ghana’s Under-20 World Cup star Dominic Adiyiah. He won the Golden Shoe as top scorer with eight goals, the Golden Ball for player of the tournament and the winners’ medal.

World Cup 2010

New Zealand qualify to the World Cup, beating Bahrain 1-0.
Wayne Rooney will join up with the England squad at their Hertfordshire base tomorrow having been warned by the Football Association as to his future conduct after being caught mouthing “12 men” into a television camera after Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday.
England left-back Ashley Cole is hit by a depressed fracture of the tibia injury which threatens to keep him out for weeks.
Former Liverpool and currently Aston Villa’s left-back, Stephen Warnock, is excited about his England call-up for the Brazil friendlies. This will be his second cap, previously he came on as a substitute in the 84th minute against Trinidad and Tobago.
Benni McCarthy has been recalled to the South African squad for the mid-November home friendlies against Japan and Jamaica.

Misc

Pohang Steelers win the AFC Champions League
Mazembe win African Champions League title

Transfer Rumours, Gossip

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:10:31 +0000

English Premier League

English Sunday papers suggest that Chelsea continue to show interest in Anderlecht’s 16-year-old wonderkid Romelu Lakuku. The 6.3ft striker has scored seven goals in 16 games.
Portsmouth’s Director of Football – Avram Grant has recommended Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa and Nice striker Loic Remy.
According to the News of the World- Liverpool are ready to poach Eduardo from rivals Arsenal in a £10million deal.
West Ham may have sell striker Carlton Cole to raise funds, Liverpool might be interested.
Arsenal are planning to bid around 17 million Euros for Germany national team and Werder Bremen attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil (21) at the end of the season.
Chelsea are interested in Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (23) and Feyenoord’s Dutch midfielder Jonathan De Guzman (22).
Manchester United are interested in Bordeaux and Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh (25).
According to UK media sources, Chelsea are tracking Fiorentina striker Giampaolo Pazzini (25).
Man City are interested in Osasuna’s defensive duo of Cesar Azpilicueta and Nacho Monreal.
Tottenham have offered a trial to Hong Kong international striker, Chan Siu-ki, who scored against the London club in a pre-season friendly.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all looking at a January move for CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic.
Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena is set to join Italian side Napoli on loan in the January transfer window, with a view to a permanent deal.
Fulham hope to sign Roma’s current and former Liverpool left back John Arne Riise for £3m in January to team him up with his younger brother, midfielder Bjorn Helge, who is already at Craven Cottage.
Manchester City are ready to make a move for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure in January.
Mark Hughes is also keen to sign Inter Milan full-back Maicon but, if he fails, will turn his attention to Osasuna right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

Spanish La Liga

The Sunday Express claims this morning that Liverpool’s defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano has ”virtually sealed a £30million move to Barcelona.”
Fran Merida’s agent has hinted that the Arsenal starlet would find it hard to turn down a move to Atletico Madrid.

Serie A

Siena will try to sign Argentine right-back Paulo Ferrari (27) from River Plate in January.

Football Titbits

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:40:16 +0000

Champions League

October 20th, 2009 matches roundup

English Premier League

Mike Jones refereeing deflated!
Referee from the controversial Sunderland v Liverpool encounter might face the axe from the remainder of the Premier League. He had earlier adjudged the “beach-ball goal” legitimate, which helped Sunderland secure a win over The Reds.
Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
Drogba put Chelsea ahead with a nice touch to get some space and then a shot on goal that could’ve been saved by Fridel.
Villa later equalized through a corner, scored by Dunne. The second Villa goal came from another set-piece, when Collins was left unmarked in the box.
Manchester City and Arsenal are tracking Italy Under 21 defender Angelo Ogbonna
He currently plays with Turin, but following the club’s relegation to Serie B, its only a matter of time before his departure.
Liverpool star duo out
Both Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard are out of The Reds fixture against Sunderland on Saturday, due to injuries acquired during international duty. Liverpool have to also cope with more injury worries with defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos injuring his knee in Greece’s win over Luxembourg. Rafael Benitez said

“They (Gerrard and Torres) are both at roughly the same stage of their recovery, they are close, but they will not be ready for this match. We are hoping both players are ready for the Champions League game against Lyon at Anfield on Tuesday.”

La Liga

Real Madrid´s injury woes increase with Karim Benzema and Argentina´s Gonzalo Higuain and can be ruled out for the match against Gijon this weekend.

World Cup 2010

Carlos Alberto Parreira is South Africa’s new head coach. He replaces Joel Santana.
Slovenia PM offers to clean players’ shoes if the team qualifies for the World Cup!
Borut Pahor believes Slovenia will make it through play-off, facing either France, Russia, Portugal or Greece next month. Pahor told a news conference

“We have a second chance and we will use it and I will clean shoes.”
“You lot take it up the arse”
These are the words used by the under-fire Argentine Coach- Maradona, to greet the press, right after the national team sealed a placed in the World Cup. Seconds later he scanned the room and added, “if the ladies will pardon the expression.” He thanked the fans, his two daughters and the squad. He also added

“But certain people who have not supported me, and you know who you are, can keep sucking.”

Maradona later announced the first four players to be a part of the WC squad- Javier Mascherano, Jonas Gutierrez, Martin Palermo and Mario Bolatti.
Dramatic qualification for Honduras into the World Cup
A scene that looked like it was straight out of a Hollywood movie! Honduras had won their match against El Salvador, but had given up hopes of booking a WC berth since Costa Rica were leading USA 2-1. However, moments after the Honduran – El Salvador match ended, the Honduran fans erupted with joy as USA scored an equalizer in the 4th minute of injury time, which helped Honduras qualify.

U-20 World Cup, Egypt

Hungary overcome Costa Rica to win bronze
Normal time couldn’t decide a winner for the game as it went down to penalties, in which Hungary triumphed.
Ghana 4-3 Brazil in the Finals
Ghana looked for revenge and succeeded against Brazil, although Brazil looked more attacking. A 10-men Ghana were triumphant after the match went down to penalties. Regulation time, nor extra-time saw a goal being scored, but opportunities were a plenty. Brazil lead even on penalties, until Maicon missed but Adiyiah(Ghana) scored. Teixiera’s(Brazil) effort was saved by the keeper and A.Badu scored securing gold for Ghana.

Indian Football

Shilpa Shetty in Football?
Shillong Lajong beat Air India 3-0 at home
Coach Stanley Rozario said:

“It was a brilliant result for us and the boys did an outstanding job. The support from our 25,000 fans also helped us throughout the match.”
Bhaichung Bhutia to be felicitated
The All Indian Football Federation(AIFF) is preparing to felicitate Bhaichung Bhutia, the first Indian to appear in 100 internationals for the country. The ceremony is to be held at IDSA Complex in New Delhi.

Misc

Sad news
Some sad news from the world of football; Jamaican international Oraine Simpson,26, was stabbed on Tuesday in the Tivoli Gardens slum, on the outskirts of the Jamaican capital Kigston, several hours after having a quarrel with a man.
U-17 World Cup, Nigeria starts on 24th October, 2009.