Arsenal have opened negotiations with Arsene Wenger with a view to extending his contract. Wenger, who is widely expected to be handed a £70m transfer kitty to spend on players, has been linked with a move to PSG, with current incumbent Carlo Ancelotti tipped to occur the Real Madrid hot seat. Gunners chief executive Ivan [...]
Yaya Sanogo has revealed how the wise words of Arsene Wenger were pivotal in his decision to join Arsenal. The France Under-21 international is expected to complete a move to the Emirates this summer after rejecting a new deal at Auxerre. And Sanogo says a meeting with the Gunners boss convinced him that north London [...]
Spain retained their European Under-21 Championship title with a 4-2 victory over Italy in Jerusalem as Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick. In a mismatch that had echoes of the two countries’ meeting in the final of Euro 2012, Italy proved unable to cope with Spain’s far superior use of the ball and were a [...]
Real Madrid have received an offer over €100 MILLION cash to sell Cristiano Ronaldo. Punto Pelota says the offer is closer to €150 million, though the club has not been identified. It has been confirmed, however, that AS Monaco are not the club in question. Real know the bid is on the table, as does [...]
Tahiti suffered a 6-1 thrashing by Nigeria in the Confederations Cup although the amateurs did find the net as Jonathan Tehau scored at both ends when they made their debut in a major tournament. Tehau, a delivery driver back home, became the first player to score for both teams in a Confederations Cup match having [...]
Arsenal hope to end their nine-year wait to sign Gonzalo Higuain this week by making a club record £22million offer for the striker. Sportsmail understands the Argentina international has privately agreed to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium this summer. And the Gunners – who are also confident of keeping Bacary Sagna and Laurent [...]
Now this is the kind of story you don’t read about everyday, especially among football player. Gareth Bale could stand to make up to £3million a year if he successfully manages to trademark his ‘Eleven of Hearts’ goal celebration logo, according to a leading sports marketing expert. Bale has filed an application to the Intellectual [...]
Arsenal are reportedly targeting prolific Lille forward Dimitri Payet. Website Sportsmole.co.uk cites an un-sourced report from French newspaper Le Parisien, suggesting Arsenal are keen to add Payet. The exciting and versatile French attacker may not be in the mold of the big-money, marquee arrivals many Gunners fans are expecting this summer. But he certainly fits [...]
Arsenal have been warned they face a major fight to keep £15million-rated defender Laurent Koscielny. Bayern Munich and Barcelona are hot on the trail of the Frenchman this summer. Koscielny has already opened the exit door by claiming he could walk away if Arsenal fail to show ambition in the transfer market. And his agent [...]
Spain opened their Confederations Cup campaign in style as the world and European champions outclassed Uruguay in Recife. Former Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas had already hit a post when Pedro’s 22 yard attempt was deflected off Uruguay defender Diego Lugano into the net. Roberto Soldado doubled the lead from just inside the area after a [...]
Mario Balotelli stole the show in Rio, as he crashed in a second-half winner to ensure Italy marked Andrea Pirlo’s 100th cap with victory at the Maracana. The AC Milan striker fought his way into the penalty area and produced a fierce low shot to give the Azzurri their first win over Mexico since 1993 [...]
Gareth Bale has been told by Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle he would be better off joining Man United in a whopping £85million deal – rather than Real Madrid. Tottenham superstar Bale is said to be a target for new Old Trafford boss David Moyes IF Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to return to the Theatre of Dreams. [...]
Arsene Wenger will make his first dip into his transfer kitty with an £8million bid for France starlet Gilbert Imbula. Arsenal boss Wenger has £80m to spend in the summer and wants to make Gilbert Imbula, 20, his first signing. The 20-year-old has also been watched by Chelsea and Lyon, with Guingamp likely to want [...]
The DailyStar claims that Arsenal are in the race to sign Man Utd’s Nani. They have caught the bookies’ eye after leading contenders Galatasaray pulled the plug when their £6million bid was rejected. The Turks’ chairman Unal Aysal said: “We offered £6m for him but they didn’t accept. We cannot give more than this. “We [...]
Word out of North London is that Arsene Wenger is set to break the transfer record at Arsenal and sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuaín. The only thing holding back the Arsenal manager from completing the deal is Madrid’s need to hire a manager. It’s been two weeks since they parted ways with Jose Mourinho [...]
Arsenal officially open new contract talks with WengerWenger convinced me to join Arsenal – Yaya SanogoSpain 4- 2 Italy Euro U21 HighlightsReal Madrid receives a €100m bid for RonaldoTahiti 1-6 Nigeria Confederations Cup HighlightsArsenal poised to sign Higuain and Asier Illarramendi this week
Gareth Bale is about to get richer even if he stays at SpursArsenal also targeting Lille Striker Dimitri PayetBarcelona and Bayern to bid for Laurent KoscielnySpain 2-1 Uruguay Highlights Confederations Cup 2013Mexico 1-2 Italy Highlights Confederations Cup 2013Bale should join Man Utd NOT Real Madrid – Glenn HoddleArsenal set to sign Gilbert Imbula for £8millionArsenal in Surprise bid for Nani as Galatasaray pull out of the raceWenger will break transfer record to land Higuaín
WAGS – Misse Beqiri Girlfriend of Anders Lindegard
Swedish model Misse Beqiri Girlfriend is the main squeeze for Anders Lindegard. The 24-year-old Albanian model from Malmö, Sweden has quite the CV; she’s fronted many a mags and a handful of brand campaigns, albeit largely in Sweden and Denmark, and perhaps most impressive of all: she bears a striking resemblance to American supermodel, Cindy [...]
WAGS – Anara Atanes girlfriend of Samir Nasri
Anara Atanes was born on Feb. 8 1988. She is a British model, actress, and singer who was scouted by Storm Model Agency when she was 15. Her dark, exotic looks caught their attention, as well as Nasri’s! But besides being gorgeous, Anara showed the world her smart side by continuing her studies until she [...]
WAGS – Nagore Aranburu Wife of Xabi Alonso
Nagore Aranburu is married to Xabi Alonso and the couple have 2 children: Jontxu and Ane. Alonso stayed in Merseyside to be at her side while she gave birth, later saying: “It was a little frustrating to miss the match against Inter but I have to be with my family at times like these.”His decision [...]
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Polly Parsons Girlfriend of Thomas Vermaelen
Polly Parsons is dating Arsenal’s Thomas Vermaelen. The Arsenal defender has bagged himself a real beauty after picking up presenter of the ‘Real Hustle’ Polly Parsons. The BBC Three show focuses on real life stories of thieves and scammers. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
WAGS – Vanessa Lorenzo Girlfriend of Carles Puyol
Barcelona’s Carles Puyol has a new squeeze and it’s none other than 36-year-old Vanessa Lorenzo. Measuring at 5′ 7½”, Lorenzo is sometimes classified as a “petite model”, although the measurements for petite and regular fashion models are not strictly defined. Lorenzo started modeling when she was ten years old. Later, at the age of 17, [...]
WAGS – Iria Otero Wife of Diego Lopez
Iria Otero Rodriguez is married to Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Diego Lopez. According to sources, the couple met 7 years ago. They have a daughter together named Zoe. 28-year-old Iria said she loves soccer and enjoys watching her husband play. She describes her hubby as: “… very familiar and friendly, he loves spending time with his [...]
I Don’t Know if Szczesny can get his place back – Seaman
Ex-Gunner keeper David Seaman has cast doubt over whether Wojciech Szczesny will get his hands on the No1 gloves. Szczesny was dropped for the Gunners’ last-16 Champions League second leg game against Bayern Munich, with Wenger citing ‘mental fatigue’ as the reason for taking him out of the firing line. Seaman, who clocked up 564 [...]
‘Balotelli can be a champion’ – Seedorf (Video)
Clarence Seedorf, 4-time Champions League winner: (His analysis on the Champions League quarter-finals) “These games are very balanced. All good teams, a couple of surprises, like Malaga. Borussia Dortmund is a team that showed to be a surprise, but a dangerous team and, who knows, could make it all the way. In the group phase [...]
David Beckham goes on a 4 day tour of China
David Beckham has arrived in Beijing as China’s first global football ambassador. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, who is as big a star here as he is anywhere else, is spending four days on a whistle-stop tour across the country. Beckham’s role will involve helping to promote the Chinese Super League (CSL) to the world, raising [...]
Edgar Davids to Celebrate 40th Birthday by playing for Barnet
He’s older than Ryan Giggs and has enjoyed an equally illustrious playing career. Former Ajax, Juventus and Holland superstar Edgar Davids (“the Pitbull” ) turns 40 on Wednesday and will celebrate his birthday eve in action for Barnet against Oxford United tonight. Compared with the huge acclaim that greeted Giggs’s 1,000th appearance for Manchester United [...]
Paolo Maldini : Arsenal, Manchester United Wanted To Sign Me
AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini has revealed that he turned down offers from Manchester United and Arsenal during his playing career. The 44 year old former Italian international centre back played out his entire time with Milan. “Juventus wanted me, while Gianluca Vialli called me to Chelsea in 1996, but I preferred to stay with [...]
Stars Of The Future – Marco Verratti (PSG)
After a long break, TFM’s Stars of The Future is back and we will now take a look at a promising young midfielder from Italy, Marco Verratti. Marco Verratti (PSG) Marco Verratti is an Italian midfield play-maker. Verratti was born on the 5th of November 1992 in Pescara. He is 1.65 m or 5 ft [...]
Stars Of The Future – Marco Davide Faraoni (Inter Milan)
TFM’s Stars Of The Future returns and we now take a look at Marco Davide Faraoni, an Italian footballer who plays as a full back for Serie A club Internazionale. Marco Davide Faraoni (Inter Milan) Youth career Born in Bracciano, the Province of Rome, Lazio, Faraoni started his career at S.S. Lazio, which he could [...]
Stars Of The Future – Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund)
TFM’s Stars Of The Future will now take a look Borussia Dortmund youngster Mario Götze. The talented youngster has been considered to be the future of Germany and has drawn comparison to the likes of Paul Scholes and Mesut Ozil. Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund) Mario Götze was born on the 3rd of June 1992 and [...]
Stars Of The Future – Kenneth Zohore (Copenhagen)
TFM’s Stars Of The Future is back and we will now take a look at a rising star from Denmark, Kenneth Zohore. Kenneth Zohore (Copenhagen) Kenneth Dahrup Zohore or simply known as Kenneth Zohore is a Danish/Ivorian footballer who plays as a striker for F.C. Copenhagen of the Danish Superliga. He was born on the [...]
Stars Of The Future – Stephan El Shaarawy (Genoa)
Stephan El Shaarawy (Genoa) Stephan El Shaarawy is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Genoa. El Shaarawy is product of Genoa’s youth system and plays as an attacking midfielder. Youth Career Born in Savona to an Egyptian father and an Italian mother, El Shaarawy joined regional Serie A club Genoa at the [...]
All you need to know about the Confederations Cup 2013
The FIFA Confederations Cup is an international tournament, now played every four years, featuring eight of the best soccer nations from around the world. The eight-team field consists of the six reigning champions of the FIFA confederations (UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, AFC, OFC), plus the reigning FIFA World Cup champion and the host nation. This [...]
Patrick Kluivert Predictions for UEFA Europa League Semi-Finals 2013
Home advantage in the second leg will be key in the eyes of the former Ajax, Barcelona, Milan and Newcastle striker but who has caught his eye in the competitions, who is he tipping for the title and what kind of atmosphere can the finalists expect at the Amsterdam Arena, a stadium he was one [...]
Viktor Fischer Scores a beautiful chip goal
Ajax’s Viktor Fischer scored a goal similar to that of Cantona against Sunderland all those years ago. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Germany 4-1 Kazakhstan World Cup Qualifier 2014 Highlights
Germany, again playing without a recognised striker, hit three goals in eight minutes on the way to a 4-1 defeat of Kazakhstan that kept them in control of World Cup Group C. The Borussia Dortmund trio of Marco Reus, Mario Götze and Ilkay Gündogan scored in the first half and Reus added a fourth goal [...]
Netherlands 4-0 Romania World Cup Qualifier 2014 Highlights
Netherlands recorded a 4-0 win over Romania in Tuesday’s 2014 World Cup qualifier at the Amsterdam ArenA, getting two goals from Robin van Persie to remain perfect in six games in UEFA’s Group D. Rafael van der Vaart gifted the Dutch an early lead with a low shot form the edge of the area, before [...]
Video: Athletes who quit Twitter
In this week’s TRACE Sports have a look to these champions who left Twitter. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Djimi Traore Fantastic Strike for Seattle Sounders
Djimi Traore with the fantastic strike off the cross bar and into the back of the net to draw the net to put the Sounders up 2-1 in the second leg of the CONCACAF quarterfinals. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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