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/ 4122 days agoAshley Young Has Silenced Manchester United ‘Boo Boys'
Since his arrival from Aston Villa for a fee of between £15-20million, Ashley Young has endured a love-hate relationship with Manchester United supporters. Most hardcore United fans understand the importance the 29-year-old winger has played in sides managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and more recently Louis van Gaal. But a large portion of […]
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/ 4122 days agoWhy Diego Simeone Will Get The Best Out Of Fernando Torres
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has led his club to numerous honors since he assumed control in December 2011. Over the course of three years, the 44-year-old Argentine has led Los Colchoneros to a Europa League title, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Supercopa, Copa del Rey and a La Liga title. Along the way the manager […]
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/ 4122 days agoAtletico Madrid Confirm The Return Of Fernando Torres
Atletico Madrid have confirmed the return of striker Fernando Torres on-loan from AC Milan for the next 18 months. The club released a statement on its official website announcing details of the deal. The transfer will be completed in early January after the player undergoes a medical with the reigning champions of Spain. Torres began […]
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/ 4124 days agoFernando Torres To Sign Permanent Deal With AC Milan
In what has been a whirlwind 48 hours, Chelsea have announced that on-loan striker Fernando Torres will sign a permanent deal with AC Milan on January 5th. Upon the completion of that transfer, the 30-year-old will then be sent to Atletico Madrid for what is believed to be an 18-month long loan. Part of the […]
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/ 4124 days agoLiverpool Target Martin Montoya Nearing Barcelona Exit As Juventus Looms
Earlier this month, it was reported that right-back Martin Montoya had informed Barcelona officials that he wanted to leave the Catalan club in January. Despite recently featuring in manager Luis Enrique's side during an 8-1 win over Huesca in the Copa del Rey, as well as Barcelona's final league match of 2014 against Cordoba, the 23-year-old […]
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/ 4124 days agoBarcelona Transfer Ban Appeal Delayed By CAS
According to the Spanish publication AS, an announcement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Barcelona's appeal of their FIFA-imposed transfer ban has been delayed after the court requested further documentation from the Catalan club. It was believed the CAS were prepared to hand down a decision on Barcelona's appeal before Christmas, but that […]
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/ 4124 days agoFernando Torres Return To Atletico Madrid Being Held Up
Fernando Torres' return to Atletico Madrid is being held up by midfielder Alessio Cerci's determination to join Inter Milan. Torres was understood to have been preparing for a trip home to Spain, but has now rejoined his AC Milan teammates as they prepare for their friendly against the newly crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions […]
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/ 4126 days agoLukas Podolski Nearing Arsenal Exit
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski is on the verge of a switch to Inter Milan, according to various reports emanating from Italy. The German international has made 13 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season – but only two of those have been starts. Podolski has yet to feature in manager Arsene Wenger's starting […]
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/ 4126 days agoAtletico Madrid Complete Signing Of Fernando Torres From Milan
Atletico Madrid and AC Milan have reached an agreement which will see striker Fernando Torres return to Spain on-loan for the remainder of the season, according to the Spanish newspaper AS. In exchange for Torres, the Rossoneri will receive the Spanish champions out-of-favor midfielder Alessio Cerci on-loan until the conclusion of the season. The move has been rumored […]
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/ 4127 days agoReal Madrid Not Buying In January And Lucas Silva Will Stay
The ongoing transfer saga of Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva appears to have reached a conclusion as the club's sporting director informed a Brazilian radio program that the player will not be joining Real Madrid in January while stressing the Brasileiro side are under "no urgency" to sell him. The 21-year-old Brazilian starlet has been rumored to […]
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/ 4127 days agoNeymar Looking To Extend His Contract With Barcelona Until 2020
It is being reported in Spain that representatives of Brazilian star Neymar and Barcelona will sit down in the coming weeks to discuss renewing the player's contract at the club. Neymar's current deal will expire on June 30, 2018. But the La Liga giants want to secure the 22-year-old forward for a further two years […]
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/ 4127 days agoMilan And Atletico Madrid Discussing Fernando Torres Switch
Reports in Spain and Italy state that AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have opened talks regarding the potential transfer of striker Fernando Torres. It is understood that manager Diego Simeone sees Torres as the ideal complement to forward Mario Mandzukic and wants to pair the two players in the Atleti's starting eleven. It would also […]
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/ 4127 days agoSami Khedira Wants To Renew Real Madrid Contract And Will Fight For His Position
Midfielder Sami Khedira has been the odd-man out at Real Madrid in recent times. The German international has been plagued with injuries since last season and has seen his relationship with officials at the Spanish club all but dissolved. The 27-year-old is out of contract at Real Madrid this summer and reports from Spain believe the club […]
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/ 4128 days agoVan Gaal confirms absences of Herrera, Rojo, Fellaini & Shaw
Less than 24 hours after reports surfaced from England that Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal had received a fitness boost from left-back Luke Shaw, the Dutch boss has informed the media that he will be without the services of the defender; as well as three other teammates for United's Boxing Day encounter with Newcastle. Speaking at […]
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/ 4128 days agoSwansea City Agree Loan Deal For Benfica Striker Nelson Oliveira
Swansea City have finalized a loan deal for Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. The terms were completed this afternoon and the forward will begin training with the Premier League side immediately, in order to acclimate himself with his new teammates. But Oliveira will not be eligible for the Swans' […]