Category: Soccer Players

Cohen Bramall rises from redundancy to complete ‘dream’ Arsenal move

Cohen Bramall admits it is “incredible” that he has gone from non-league football and redundancy to joining Arsenal – with the Gunners officially announcing his signing on Tuesday. The 20-year-old left-back had been on trial with Arsene Wenger’s side, with Arsenal having now paid a nominal fee to recruit the former factory worker from Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Hednesford Town.

Bacary Sagna apologises for ’10 against 12′ Instagram comment…

Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.

Manchester United stars Wayne Rooney, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and co…

Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.

Barcelona hard at work for Athletic Bilbao clash after Lionel Messi & Co miss FIFA awards

Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.

Lionel Messi Statue Destroyed by Vandals After Standing Less Than 1 Year

A bronze statue of Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been cut in half by vandals less than a year after it was unveiled in a statement from the Buenos Aires city government did not reveal the identity of any known suspects but stated that the statue would be repaired: sculpture of Messi was unveiled in June last year, just days after the Barcelona star had announced his retirement from the international game following Argentina’s defeat in the 2016 Copa America final, per BBC News . Argentina are struggling in the CONMEBOL qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup – they lie fifth in the South American standings.

Future Stars: The ones to watch at Blackburn Rovers in 2017…

The 19-year-old has been tipped as a star of the future for some time now, but with every promising performance for the Under-23s comes a clamour for more first-team inclusion. Mahoney, not 20 until next month, has become a more regular name in the matchday 18 in recent weeks, though his wait for a first-team outing goes on.

Lionel Messi saves Barcelona from 2nd straight loss

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Relatives of the man who police say opened fire with a gun at a Florida airport report he had a history of mental health problems and was receiving psychological… The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed to keep his gun after U.S. authorities knew he’d become increasingly paranoid and was hearing… A Pennsylvania woman whose dismembered 14-year-old daughter’s remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in what officials are calling a… A woman whose teenage daughter’s dismembered remains were found in the woods last fall has been charged along with her boyfriend with killing the girl in a “rape-murder fantasy” the couple shared, a prosecutor said… Bell ringing and a human embrace event Sunday marked the solemn … (more)

Roma finds a way to win away from home _ with an own goal

Lazio’s Ciro Immobile, second from left, celebrates with his teammates after he scored during a Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Crotone, at Rome’s Olympic Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Roma’s Brazilian defender Bruno Peres, second from left, celebrates with his teammates Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko, Argentinian defender Federico Fazio and Brazilian defender Emerson Palmieri, after Genoa’s Italian defender Armando Izzo scored an own goal during a Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Roma at Genoa’s Luigi Ferraris Stadium, Italy, Jan. 8, 2017.

Klopp’s decision to field youngest ever side backfires

Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo, left, battles for the ball with Plymouth Argyle’s Paul Arnold Garita during their FA Cup Third Round soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, left, and Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams shake hands on the final whistle of their FA Cup Third Round soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

Perisic gives revitalised Inter fourth successive league win

MILAN: Ivan Perisic scored at the end of each half as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 away on Sunday and notch their fourth successive Serie A win. Inter, who had not conceded a goal in their previous three outings, had an early let-off as goalkeeper Samir Handanovic sent a clearance straight to Jakub Jankto, who failed to take advantage.

Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win

Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.

Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win

Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger impressed by Olivier Giroud’s leadership skills

Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston. Giroud continued his recent scoring streak by netting his fourth in four games since returning to the starting line-up, sinking the impressive Championship side with a deflected 89th-minute effort in the third-round tie at Deepdale.

‘Gomez like a new signing for Liverpool’

Former Reds defender, Phil Babb, sees no reason why Jurgen Klopp should spend in January with an ‘exceptional talent’ bolstering the ranks after injury Liverpool have been linked with several high-profile defenders over recent weeks, but Phil Babb believes the return of Joe Gomez from injury should keep Jurgen Klopp out of the transfer market. The Reds have struggled defensively at times this season, with no side in the Premier League’s top six having been breached on more occasions.

RUMOURS: Barcelona and Real Madrid to battle for Alli

The Tottenham midfielder is now a target for both of La Liga’s leading clubs, although it is reported that it will take A 70m to see him leave White Hart Lane Barcelona have joined eternal rivals Real Madrid in the battle to prise Dele Alli away from Tottenham, according to the Daily Mirror . The England international has been regularly linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu over recent weeks, with his star continuing to rise at White Hart Lane.

Real honour Cristiano Ronaldo’s record

Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured by Real Madrid at the Bernabeu yesterday in a ceremony to mark the Ballon d’Or award he earned last month for world player of the year – the fourth Golden Ball he has won. Cristiano Ronaldo then went on to help Real Madrid tie Barcelona’s Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing Granada 5-0.

Transfer News: Conte reveals Chelsea plans, Man Utd bombshell,…

“They went on loan and it’s important to wait this month [to see] what happens, to evaluate the situation in the right way and then make the solution for the club, for the players above all. “It’s important to evaluate these players and then make the best decision for the players, for the team, for the club and for me.”

Wayne Rooney – Story of his record goal

Wayne Rooney registered his 249th Manchester United goal on Saturday to equal the club’s all-time record scorer Sir Bobby Charlton’s haul. Wayne Rooney registered his 249th Manchester United goal on Saturday to equal the club’s all-time record scorer Sir Bobby Charlton’s haul.

Rooney equals record as United beats Reading 4-0 in FA Cup

Wayne Rooney scored his 249th goal for Manchester United on Saturday to match Bobby Charlton as the club’s joint leading scorer. The 31-year-old Rooney came close to taking the record outright as the defending FA Cup champion swept aside second-tier Reading 4-0 in the third round of the tournament.