There were some interesting things that came out of Ivan Gazidis’s meeting with the Arsenal Supporters Trust earlier this week. Two good write-ups on the meeting are here and here. While Gazidis has a knack of talking a lot and saying nothing, the fact that he was willing to meet with Arsenal supporters last night and stayed around […]
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It is looking that Valencia left-back Jordi Alba will be signing for Barcelona after the Euros are finished. Alba, who is currently away with the Spanish national side ahead of Euro 2012, is reportedly on the verge of joining Barca for a fee in the region of €12 million. Barcelona striker David Villa is hopeful […]
Shocking news today that Villarreal coach Manuel Preciado has died of a heart attack, just one day after joining the team. Preciado had been scheduled to be introduced to the media Friday at Villarreal. Preciado, a native of the Cantabria region in northern Spain, began coaching in the third division in 1995. He led Levante […]
With Andrea Barzagli looking increasingly likely to miss out on Euro 2012 due to a calf injury, there have been a lot of stories coming out of the Italy camp that Cesare Prandelli is thinking about playing a 3-5-2 formation against Spain in Italy’s opening match in Euro 2012. If Italy were to go with three at […]
Shocking news today that Villarreal coach Manuel Preciado has died of a heart attack, just one day after joining the team. Preciado had been scheduled to be introduced to the media Friday in a press conference at Villarreal. Preciado, a native of the Cantabria region in northern Spain, began coaching in the third division in […]
The Euro’s are my favorite international competition. At 16-teams you don’t get some of the lightweights that reach the World Cup FInals, which means that every game in the Euros is close, with makes for compelling drama and must-watch TV. The competition kicks off tomorrow and here is look into my crystal ball to see […]
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo spoke with Marca yesterday and said that he wants to finish his career at the Bernabeu despite beingjeered by some home fans in December after a disappointing display in the 3-1 defeat to Barcelona. “If it were totally up to me, I would end my career at Real Madrid, honestly. […]
Eden Hazard has completed his £32 million transfer from French club Lille and is now a Chelsea player. A statement on the Chelsea web site said simply: “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce we have agreed terms with Lille for the transfer of Eden Hazard. The 21-year-old Belgian international has agreed personal terms with […]
United have confirmed that they have signed Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund for around £17m. The deal is subject to a medical and work permit. A club statement read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with both Borussia Dortmund and Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to the club. “The deal […]