Posted on April 29, 2014
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has received a welcoming boost ahead of naming his squad for the 2014 World Cup after learning that Gonzalo Higuain’s injury was not as serious as first feared. The highly rated striker gave los Albicelestes a major scare as he was stretchered off in Napoli’s game against Inter Milan. However, Napoli
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Posted on April 28, 2014
Torino boss Giampiero Ventura is adamant that talented forward Ciro Immobile warrants a place in Cesare Prandelli’s World Cup squad. The 24-year-old is enjoying by far the most successful season in his career and he currently tops the Serie A goalscoring charts with 21 goals. And having produced such a coup without scoring a single
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Posted on April 16, 2014
Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque has moved to praise Valencia trio Paco Alcacer, Daniel Parejo and Juan Bernat, hinting at least one of them could make his World Cup squad. The trio has impressed for los Che this season, especially since Juan Antonio Pizzi took over and their excellent displays did not go unnoticed. Speaking
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Posted on April 16, 2014
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has all but suggested that veteran forwards Francesco Totti and Antonio Di Natale will miss out on the World Cup squad. There have been calls for the star duo to be included in the Azzurri’s World Cup squad following some scintillating showings this season, but Prandelli has virtually ruled out their
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Posted on March 9, 2014
Chelsea skipper John Terry has said in no uncertain terms that he will not be coming out of international retirement to take part at the 2014 World Cup. The highly rated defender decided to end his international career in 2012, but it was believed he might reconsider his decision in order to help the country
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Posted on March 4, 2014
Euro 2012 finalists Spain and Italy square off for the third time in less than two years, having also contested the Confederations Cup semi-finals. And with both sides keen to impress some 100 days before the 2014 World Cup is due to start, we should see a lot of fireworks at Vicente Calderon. Reigning World
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Posted on March 4, 2014
England continue their 2014 World Cup preparations with a home friendly against Denmark, and having lost their previous two fixtures at Wembley, the Three Lions will not be lacking motivation on Wednesday evening. The Nordic side arrived in London with a seriously rejuvenated squad, albeit with several Premier League stars in their ranks. England boss
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Posted on March 3, 2014
Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has named a 26-man squad for the international friendly against Spain, with Roma’s Daniele De Rossi the most notable omission. The Azzurri coach decided to leave the Roma star out after he punched Inter forward Mauro Icardi in weekend’s derby game at Stadio Olimpico. Mario Balotelli and Pablo Osvaldo had previously
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Posted on March 3, 2014
Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has revealed that Kyle Walker and Christian Eriksen are set to miss the Wednesday’s friendly between England and Denmark through injury. Both players were named in their respective squads for the high-profile international friendly at Wembley, but everything suggests neither will take part in the game. Spurs boss Tim Sherwood has
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