France squad for Italy friendly Goalkeepers Mickael Landreau (Lille) Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur) Steve Mandanda (Olympique de Marseille) Defenders Gael Clichy (Manchester City) Mathieu Debuchy (Lille) Patrice Evra (Manchester United) Christophe Jallet (Paris Saint-Germain) Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) Adil Rami (Valencia) Mamadou Sakho (Paris Saint-Germain) Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa (Montpellier) Midfielders Yohan Cabaye (Newcastle) Etienne Capoue (Toulouse) Yoann [...]
Bayern Munich surged to the top of Champions League Group F with a 6-1 hammering of pointless Lille. Claudio Pizarro completed his hat-trick in the 33rd minute, by which point Bayern led 5-0 with Bastian Scweinsteiger and Arjen Robben both striking from free-kicks. Salomon Kalou pulled one back from long range but substitute Toni Kroos [...]
Reports are out claiming that former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is ready to discuss a return to football. The Sunday Mirror revealed that Guardiola has put Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United on managerial alert. The former Barcelona boss is ready to open talks about coming out of his self-imposed exile. Guardiola walked away from [...]
Arjen Robben and Claudio Pizarro both bagged braces as Bayern Munich beat Kaiserslauten 4-0 in the DFB-Pokal. Pizarro opened the scoring in the 11th minute and Robben made it two four minutes into the second half. Pizarro then got his second in the 58th minute and Robben completed the win for the Bundesliga leaders two [...]
Reports are out claiming that Real Madrid are eyeing Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. BILD revealed that Real coach Jose Mourinho is determined to squeeze out the influential Iker Casillas and replace him with a top line performer. It is said that the former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss wants Real to offer Bayern €30 [...]
A Thomas Muller penalty was enough to get Bayern Munich back on track in Champions League Group F and all but end winless Lille’s challenge in the competition. It was a far from polished performance but the result restored confidence to a Bayern side who had lost to BATE Borisov last time out. The win [...]
Bayern Munich made it a record-breaking start to the Bundesliga season by recording their eighth successive win at Fortuna Dusseldorf. Looking to beat their own record of seven straight wins from the season’s outset, they emphasised their current superiority in German football with Mario Mandzukic and Luiz Gustavo giving them a two-goal advantage at half-time. [...]
Kevin-Prince Boateng has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Bayern Munich. The AC Milan midfielder has not had the easiest start to the season and a January move to the Bundesliga has been suggested. The Ghana international attacking midfielder said : “I’ve heard the story that I’m off to Bayern, but there is [...]
Reports are out claiming that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Mesut Ozil’s situation at Real Madrid. The German international midfieder has only this week declared he’s committed to Real, despite dropping behind Luka Modric and Kaka in the midfield pecking order. AS reported that the German giants are keeping tabs on the 24 year [...]
Bayern Munich made it seven wins out of seven, equalling their own Bundesliga record for consecutive victories at the start of a season, thanks to a routine success over Hoffenheim today. Franck Ribery scored both goals for the Bavarians, who are now just one win away from breaking a record they share with Mainz and [...]
Reports from the German Bundesliga is out claiming that Bayern Munich are lining up a January raid for AC Milan attacker Kevin-Prince Boateng. Mediaset reported that the German giant wants to unite Boateng with his brother, Jerome Boateng, and has the spending power to convince Milan to sell. The Ghana international’s deal has less than [...]
BATE Borisov pulled off a huge Champions League shock, producing a classic display of counter attacking to beat Bayern Munich 3-1 in their Group F encounter in Minsk. Bayern dominated the match for long periods but were caught on the break on three separate occasions as goals in either half from Alexander Pavlov and Vitali [...]
Bayern Munich left it late to continue their perfect start to the season as they beat Werder Bremen 2-0. Luiz Gustavo and Mario Mandzukic scored the goals in the last ten minutes as Jupp Heynckes’ side extended their lead at the top of the table with an eighth win in eight competitive games this season. [...]
It has been reported that Bayern Munich are eyeing Arsenal winger Theo Walcott’s contract situation. The England international star is free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club from January 1 and manager Arsene Wenger admits they’re likely to sell if he fails to accept new terms before Christmas. TZ says Bayern are keeping [...]
Bayern Munich made it five wins out of five at the start of the Bundesliga season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena. Jupp Heynckes’ side were even able to take it easy in a one-sided game after Bastian Schweinsteiger put them in front midway through the first half. Two headed [...]
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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)
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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 [...]
Malta 0-2 Italy World Cup Qualifier 2014 Highlights
Mario Balotelli extended his rich vein of form as he hit two goals to inspire the Group B leaders Italy to a 2-0 away win against a spirited Malta team at the Ta’ Qali Stadium. Italy strengthened their grip on top spot by moving to 13 points from five games while Malta, who slumped to [...]
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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