A footballer from Peru was struck by lightening but lives to tell the tale. In an extraordinary event, Joao Contreras, 21, of Sport Aguila was hit during his side’s Copa Peru tie against Union Fuerza Minera. A linesman was also struck at the same time and both are now recovering in hospital according to BBC Sport. CONFIRMADO: el jugador de Águila Joao …
Manchester City boss wants more credit for qualification
Manchester City boss, Manuel Pellegrini has asked for his side to be given more credit after managing to qualify for the next round of the Champions League. City overcame an incredible Bayern Munich side and yesterday defeated inform Roma to progress through to the next stage. However, Pellegrini believe his sides haven’t earned the plaudits they quite deserve. Speaking to BBC …
QPR’s Joey Barton reveals death threat letter
QPR midfielder, Joey Barton has revealed he received a death threat via a letter when playing for Marseille last season, in France. BBC News reported that Barton had posted a picture of the letter on social media to show everyone what what he had to put up with. The letter was addressed to Marseille’s training ground, La Commanderie, where he spent most …
Steve Cook – Hunted by Palace, Leicester & West Brom
Bournemouth have a defensive gem in the form of 23-year-old Steve Cook. His rise to prominence has attracted the interest of a number of clubs with the London Evening Standard believing Leicester City, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion all want him. Steve Cook began his career with the Brighton & Hove Albion youth academy and graduated to their first …
Tottenham Hotspur – Adebayor given ‘leave’ by Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur’s season has certainly been mixed, Mauricio Pochettino already coming under pressure despite only being appointed in the summer. Now BBC Sport report how striker Emmanuel Adebayor have been given leave for “personal reasons” adding to Spurs’ front line issues. Emmanuel Adebayor has received criticism this season for his apparent lack of effort. He then openly berated the Tottenham …
Liverpool – Reds hunting Simon Mignolet replacement
Liverpool were last night dumped out of the UEFA Champions League by FC Basel of Switzerland. Their domestic form has been rocky too and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has received plenty of criticism for his performances. Now the Daily Mail think they want either Chelsea’s Petr Cech or Stoke’s Asmir Begovic. Simon Mignolet is 26-years-old and joined Liverpool in June 2013 for …
Manchester United – Robben to reunite with Van Gaal?
Manchester United fans all have opinions on who Louis Van Gaal should buy with his mega million war chest. According to the Daily Express, Arjen Robben could be set for a Premier League return in January. Arjen Robben began his professional career with Groningen in his native Netherlands and then moved on to PSV Eindhoven. In the summer of 2004, …
Manchester United – Red Devils favourites for Perez
Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United are understood by TalkSport to be favourite to sign Benfica’s midfielder Enzo Perez in next summer’s transfer window. The Argentinean has been on the watch list at Old Trafford for a number of seasons now. Perez began his youth career with Deportivo Maipu and moved on to fellow Argentinean clubs Godoy Cruz and Estudiantes. He impressed …
Ramsey – Goal of the night
The Champions League always provides entertainment. The competition introduces Europe’s greatest players and football fans across the world can marvel at the sight of the beautiful game in action. Last night, we were not left disappointed as Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey produced a magical effort that BBC’s Dan Walker would have to consider a “Thronker!”. The Welshman hit a stunning …
Everton and Crystal Palace after England keeper
Premier League duo, Everton and Crystal Palace are rumoured to be interested in England and Norwich City goalkeeper, John Ruddy. Ruddy, 28, has been a key figure in the Canaries success of late and helped guide them to the Premier League where they stayed for 3 years, however, last seasons relegation opened up speculation suggesting Ruddy would leave Carrow Road. …
Portuguese star wants Premier League switch
Portuguese star, Joao Moutinho is eyeing up a move to the Premier League after reports suggest he is unhappy at French club, Monaco. Reports from the Express have suggested that Moutinho in unstettled at Monaco, seeing the likes of James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao depart the club. With a number of big name players leaving the French outfit, Moutinho is ready to …
England U21 pens new contract at Sunderland
Sunderland and England U21 striker, Connor Wickham has penned a new long term deal with the Premier League side, keeping him at the club until 2019, BBC Sport has revealed. Wickham was coming into his final year of a four-year contract which he signed when he joined from Ipswich Town in 2011. Wickham, 21, has scored three times this season, taking his …
Liverpool not good enough says Rodgers & Gerrard
Liverpool were eliminated from the Champions League last night after failing to beat Swiss side, Basel in their last Champions League Group Stage Qualifier. The Reds could only manage a 1-1 draw and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admitted his side weren’t good enough to progress. Speaking to BBC Sport, Rodgers said, “We have to be better in our performance level. We haven’t …
Liverpool – Maxi Pereira given £4m price tag
Liverpool’s defence has been rocky at best this season with the back-four costing the club valuable points in big games. Now Brendan Rodgers has some work to do in January to improve things and it is understood by the Daily Mirror that Maxi Pereira is a target. 30-year-old Maxi Pereira has represented Uruguay on 98 occasions and would offer Liverpool …
Arsenal – Gunners join race for defender Kurzawa
Arsenal have joined a long list of clubs hunting AS Monaco’s young left-back Layvin Kurzawa. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal’s scout Giles Grimandi was spotted watching the defender who has been repeatedly linked to the Premier League. In the past few weeks we reported how Kurzawa had publicly said he would love to join Manchester United at some point …
Liverpool – Reds eyeing West Ham’s Sakho!
When Diafra Sakho joined West Ham United for around £4.4m in the summer he was a big risk. Untested in the Premier League and sought as a Andy Carroll replacement, Sakho has torn it up since arriving with 8 goals in 10 appearances. Now The Metro believe Liverpool could be set to bid for him. Earlier today we linked Liverpool …
Liverpool & Arsenal – Winston Reid a January target?
Liverpool and Arsenal’s defence has both come under heavy criticism in recent months as the back four seemingly throws points away for both clubs. Now the Daily Mirror believe West Ham United’s Winston Reid is a January target to sure up those dodgy defences. Winston Reid has become an incredible important figure in the West Ham United defence since joining …
Manchester City – Pogba top target as Yaya Toure replacement
Manchester City’s hunt for a long term replacement for midfielder Yaya Toure as put Juventus man Paul Pogba at the top of their list. According to The Sun, Pogba is now the favourite because of the £50m fee Everton were asking for Ross Barkley. Pogba is just 21-years-old but has already become a major star at current Italian club Juventus. …
Manchester City midfielder could leave next season
Manchester City midfielder, Samir Nasri has revealed he may be on his way out of the Etihad next season, according to the Daily Mail. The former Arsenal star joined the Manchester club in 2011, since then he has played 98 times, scoring 14 goals for the Citizens. However, that road could be coming to a sorry end for the Frenchman who …
PSG superstar wants to make Arsenal switch
PSG striker, Edinson Cavani is holding out for a new year move to Premier League side Arsenal, according to reports from the Metro. The Uruguayan is valued at around £50m, but it appears the striker is hoping the French outfit will lower his valuation so his dream move can become more accessible. Arsenal may be put off the £50m fee attached …