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This was a World Cup in just one game with brilliance, calamity and controversy. And, with it, Brazil had the victory they so desperately craved and could not possibly have dealt with being deprived; the tournament exploded into life. They have a star also, the star they wanted, the star they cherish, with two goals […]
Ghana’s world cup Group G opponents Portugal received a timely boost to their preparations with the announcement that Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul Meireles are set to join the team in training having recovered from separate knocks. The issue of the availability or otherwise of Ronaldo has resonated around the world since his injury came to […]
Cameroon’s national football team players (1st row, LtoR) Henry Bedimo, Eyong Enoh, Cedric Djeugoue, Stephane Mbia, Benjamin Moukandjou, (2nd row, LtoR) Nicolas N’koulou, Joel Matip, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Alex Song, Charles Itandje, Samuel Eto’o pose for a team photo prior to the start of the friendly football match Germany vs Cameroon in preparation for the […]
Frank Ribery France have called up Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin to replace the Ballon d’Or nominee and Clement Grenier, who have both suffered injury setbacksFrance have announced that Bayern Munich attacker Franck Ribery will not feature at this year’s World Cup in Brazil. The 31-year-old winger has been toiling with a back problem in […]
Diego Costa and John Terry Spain striker Diego Costa has passed a medical at Chelsea ahead of a proposed £32m transfer from Atletico Madrid. Chelsea met the buyout clause in the 25-year-old’s contract with Atletico and he will now negotiate personal terms. Costa scored 36 goals in 52 games for Atletico this season as they […]
Coach Jose Peckerman has confirmed that the Monaco striker is not yet fit enough to play competitively, which Amaranto Perea also drops out because of a physical complaint Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has failed to recover from a serious knee injury in time to make Jose Peckerman’s squad for the World Cup. The Monaco striker […]
Frank Lampard Frank Lampard has confirmed that he will leave Chelsea this summer after 13 years at Stamford Bridge. Speculation had been rife over the 35-year-old’s future with his contract running down in west London, and the former West Ham midfielder confirmed in a statement on Monday evening that he has played his last game […]
Ezequiel Lavezzi Chelsea have made a renewed attempt to capture Ezequiel Lavezzi from Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare to listen to offers for Oscar, Goal understands. The Londoners made an enquiry for Argentine attacking midfielder Lavezzi ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash with the French champions. Further discussions about Lavezzi were conducted between the […]
Malcolm Glazer Malcolm Glazer, the controversial owner of Manchester United has died, according to a statement from his NFL franchise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The American businessman, 85, leaves behind his wife, Linda, six children and 14 grandchildren. The statement said: ‘The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are saddened to announce the passing of Owner/President Malcolm Glazer […]
lionel messi Another record falls. Lionel Messi finished 2012 on 91 goals in 69 games. He began 2013 by winning the Fifa Ballon d’Or (with 41.6% of the votes), Cristiano Ronaldo (23.7%) came second and Andrés Iniesta (10.9%) third. It is the fourth time Messi has won it and no one else has won it […]