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Mario Balotelli has been left of of Antonio Conte’s Italy squad to face Azerbaijan and Malta in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. Antonio Conte took over the Italian national side from coach Cesare Prandelli after the 2014 FIFA world cup and have since frozen the Ghanian born super Mario out of the team. Coach conte has […]
17 year old Youri Tielemans is an amazing prospect currently playing for Belgium club, Anderlecht. The young Belgian made history last year, when he became the youngest Belgian player to play in the Champions League at age 16years, 4months and 25days. The Reds are in the market for a defensive midfielder and have reportedly sent scouts […]
According to reports from the Express, German World Cup winner Sami Khedira has agreed personal terms with Arsenal. Although the London based club are yet to agree a fee with Real Madrid for the 27 year old midfielder, Sami is reportedly desperate to secure a cut price fee to move to the Emirates stadium by January. […]
Reports emanating from the English press suggest that Paris St. Germain forward, Edison Cavani has been the subject of interest from English clubs. The Uruguayan international has been one of Europe’s top strikers for a couple of years and the 27 year old has shown his quality in all the clubs he’s featured in. The […]
With Liverpool selling Luis Suarez to Barcelona over the summer, it is a noted fact that the strike force of the club will be missing a huge chunk of bite this season. Though the team eventually bought Mario Balotelli from Ac Milan as cover but the striker has found it hard to settle and deliver […]
With Liverpool languishing in 9th place on the Premier League table, a lot of the blame has been placed on their lackluster midfield. The English side have conceded 10 goals in 7 matches this season and pundits have accused the midfield of not providing an adequate shield for their already shaky defense. Liverpool’s midfield is […]
Liverpool are close to signing former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a free transfer. The 32 year old has been linked to Liverpool in recent weeks, and according to various reports, a deal is said to be close. The Spanish international already had a pre contract agreement with Monaco before his anterior knee ligament injury […]
Former Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has criticised Brendan Rodgers over his remarks three seasons ago. The Northern Irishman upon his arrival from Swansea in 2011 had cast aside some players he felt did not fit his philosophy of football. While Andy Carroll was quickly cast aside to West Ham on loan, Stewart Downing was penciled down […]
According to reports, Liverpool are believed to have agreed a fee of £38 million for Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema. This report has come to light despite the club spending over an £110 million in signing several players this summer three of which includes strikers Mario Balotelli, Ricky Lambert and Divock Origi who […]
Every team go into the season with aspirations. For some, it is the league title, for some it is a top 4 finish, some would relish a position that would allow them play European club competition and there are some that just want to avoid relegation. A team like Everton knows it is a tall order […]
Rick Lambert will get the nod over Mario Balloteli in this weekend’s clash against West Bromwich Albion. As the Anfield based club look to secure their first Premier League victory since August 31, manager Brendan Rogers will be looking beyond the tough Italian. Mario who joined Liverpool from AC Millan this summer for £16m has […]
The problem with having a great player is that every transfer window, there would be knock on your door for the player. Without any iota of doubt, Liverpool’s talisman was Luis Suarez. They were able to fend off interest in him last summer but lost the battle this summer as he completed his move to Barcelona. […]
Dani Alves has revealed that he will be joining an English Premiership outfit next summer. The Barcelona right back moved to Catalonia from Sevilla for £30m in 2008. With about 20 goals in over 300 games for his current club, the 31 year old has for several years stamped his feet as one of the […]
Liverpool left back, Alberto Moreno is on cause to start against West Brom on Saturday, as being reported by Talksport, during an interview with James Pearce of “Liverpool Echo” with Sakho injured and Jose Enrique starting against Basel, while Moreno was benched. It came as a surprise to see Moreno being benched but it has […]
Daniel Sturridge have been reported to have agreed a new 5 year deal with Liverpool and he is set to join Steven Gerard as one of the highest earners at the club. Sturridge who has played in both Manchester City and Chelsea struggled to perform before his switch to Liverpool. He has since become a […]
From Real Madrid to Napoli and the Argentine is contemplating on a move away from Napoli although it will be difficult for Rafael Benitez to let go of his best striker. Gonzalo Higuain replaced Edison Cavani in Napoli upon the departure of the later to Paris Saint German in France. Higuain moved to Naples in […]
Liverpool spent quite a lot this summer and brought in Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Divock Origi to join Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling in the attack. This came after the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona for £75 million. Liverpool however has a record transfer of £35 million spent in 2011 for club flop […]