Month: June 2014
Algeria v Russia Preview: Can ex-England boss guide Russia to Round of 16?
Updated:Group H draws to a close tomorrow with the North Africans, Algeria, playing Russia in Curitiba. Algeria are currently sitting on 3; from a win against Korea and a loss…
Read more »South Korea v Belgium Preview: Chelsea’s Hazard to see Belgium through as leaders
Updated:Chelsea man Eden Hazard’s style is just perfect to tear apart this South Korean side, who have shown plenty of weak-spots at the back this tournament, especially the 4 goals leaked…
Read more »USA v Germany Preview: Klinsmann faces the ultimate showdown against his home country
Updated:Jurgen Klinsmann’s success story as USA manager faces the ultimate test tomorrow, against his own nation, for whom he scored 38 goals as a player and even won the World…
Read more »Honduras 0-3 Switzerland: Liverpool target hits hat-trick in comfortable win
Updated:Switzerland qualified for the last 16 of the 2014 World Cup at the expense of both Ecuador and Honduras, the latter beaten comfortably on Wednesday by Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side, with reported…
Read more »Ecuador 0-0 France: Les Bleus qualify for the last 16 as Group E winners
Updated:France earned the point they needed to win Group E and avoid Argentina in the next round but Didier Deschamps side failed to impress against Ecuador, who finished the game…
Read more »Portugal v Ghana: Can Ronaldo save the Selecção’s World Cup campaign?
Updated:Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-second cross for Varela’s headed equalizer against the USA on Sunday, kept Portugal’s World Cup dream alive. The Mediterranean nation were rescued right on the brink of following in…
Read more »DONE DEAL: Liverpool and United target joins other Manchester club
Updated:Portuguese giants FC Porto have confirmed the sale of midfielder Fernando Reges to Manchester City for €15m. The 26 year old had earlier attracted the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United…
Read more »Bosnia & Herzegovina 3-1 Iran: Džeko helps Bosnia to first-ever World Cup win
Updated:Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded their first-ever win at a World Cup this evening, eliminating Iran from the tournament in the process. The Southeastern European making its World Cup debut this…
Read more »Liverpool look to snap up La Liga winner on the cheap
Updated:Premier League giants Liverpool have been linked yet again with former Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld who currently plies his trade with La Liga Champions Atletico Madrid. While Sky Italia have…
Read more »Nigeria 2-3 Argentina: Messi inspires La Albiceleste to straight victory
Updated:A brace from Lionel Messi helped Argentina to a 3-2 victory over Nigeria to see them finish top of Group F with a maximum nine points. The Barcelona striker took…
Read more »VIDEO: Lionel Messi scores brace against Nigeria
Updated:Lionel Messi scored a sumptuous brace as Argentina edged past Nigeria by 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Beira Rio in Port Alegre. The Barcelona star opened the…
Read more »Anfield Legend: Liverpool will sell Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez’s Liverpool career is over after the bite incident, according to the Reds legend Robbie Fowler. The 27-year-old dug his teeth into the Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulders and…
Read more »REVEALED: Manchester United and Arsenal suffer blow in signing La Liga stars
Manchester United and Arsenal have handed a setback in their summer deals as Koke and Juanfran have signed a new deal at Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old midfielder has long been…
Read more »CONFIRMED: Manchester United suffer blow in signing SAF’s transfer target
Updated:Manchester United have suffered a blow in signing Benfica star Ezequiel Garay after the central defender agreed terms to join Zenit St Petersburg. “After three seasons with the jersey of…
Read more »World Cup Roundup: Luis Suarez loses the plot after THIRD biting controversy
Updated:Sinister Suarez on the cusp of footballing rejection Soccerlens Tom’s World Cup Day 13 Predictions Luis Suarez: Italian bite may spell disaster for Liverpool striker There are always two or…
Read more »Liverpool star admits Anfield future uncertain
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has revealed that he is uncertain over his future and will return to Anfield this summer. The Spain international was on a season-long loan at Napoli,…
Read more »Ecuador v France Preview: A much-changed French XI to maintain record?
Updated:France what would be an absolute miracle, France are through to the last 16, with their six points and +6 goal difference leaving the other sides to scrap for second…
Read more »Honduras v Switzerland Preview: Ottmar Hitzfeld to see Swiss through to last 16?
Updated:Honduras will face Switzerland in Manuas in the last round of group matches, with both teams still with a chance of qualifying for the last 16. Honduras, albeit, have a…
Read more »Analysis: Neymar is key but who else are crucial for Selecao’s success?
Besides a slight own-goal hiccup and a draw against Mexico, hosts Brazil have been in top form at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, getting the results, impressing the supporters and…
Read more »Bosnia & Herzegovina v Iran Preview: Can Quieroz pull of the extraordinary in Salvador?
Updated:Despite having not scored a single goal so far in the World Cup, minnows Iran go into Wednesday’s encounter with Bosnia & Herzegovina in a position to qualify for the…
Read more »Nigeria v Argentina Preview: Misfiring attack to oust best defence in Porto Alegre?
Updated:Nigeria will take on Argentina in Porto Alegre on Wednesday, with this the battle for top spot in Group E despite the apparent gulf in ability between the two sides. With…
Read more »Chelsea to fight tooth and nail to land €40m Manchester United target
Manchester United are close to landing their first major signing of the summer, after reports published in both English & Spanish press, that the Red Devils had trigged the €36m release…
Read more »World Cup Betting: France & Argentina can book safe passage to quarters
Updated:With half of the groups now completed at the 2014 World Cup the draw for the knock-out stages are starting to take shape. There are four South American nations playing…
Read more »Arsene Wenger: No truth behind Balotelli rumours
Updated:Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has squashed rumours which have linked AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli to Arsenal. 101 Great Goals have also featured the story as Wenger, who appeared on the…
Read more »Herrera completes medical, deal could be announced on Friday
Updated:Ander Herrera is all set to become the first major signing of the season for Manchester United, after reports emerged yesterday that the Red Devils had triggered his £28.8m release clause. Herrera…
Read more »Japan 1-4 Colombia: Martinez double gives South Americans perfect group record
Updated:Colombia saw off Japan in Cuiabá, keeping their 100% World Cup record intact and ensuring their opponents finish bottom of Group C. Porto striker Jackson Martinez, who has long been linked…
Read more »Greece 2-1 Ivory Coast: Injury time Samaras penalty edges Greeks into last 16
Updated:A stunning late penalty from former Celtic striker Georgios Samaras gave Greece a 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast in Fortaleza, with the European side sneaking through to the last 16, finishing…
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