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Saturday, 31 May 2014

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Champagne Charlie sniffs at United switch

Posted: 31 May 2014 03:20 AM PDT

Atletico Madrid midfielder, Koke, has today cast doubt over the possibility of any move to Old Trafford with his insistence of happiness at what he call his “home”.

United have long been linked with a potential move for Koke and were rumoured to be preparing a buy-out clause triggering £48m bid in the hope of luring him away from the current La Liga champions, those hopes seem to have been dashed by the players latest comments.

In an interview with Spanish sportspaper, Marca, Koke says “I’m happy here, this is my home, I’ve been at Atletico since a very young age and I feel very comfortable here”.

The 22yr old went on “I have a long-term contract. It’s flattering for big clubs to be interested in you, but I’m really happy here.”

By: TBMU Admin On 21:56

Hernandez motivated for World Cup

Hernandez motivated for World Cup
Van Persie could be biggest winner from Van Gaal appointment
Recap – England vs Peru: Updates, reaction and analysis from Wembley Stadium
Welbeck, Rooney handed England start against Peru, and Joe Hart is in goal
City's dramatic play-off victory against Gillingham – relived on Twitter 15 years on
Live: Manchester City latest
Six Mangala alternatives City could target
Live: Manchester United latest
Stats focus: Was Carrick really that bad last season?
What does your City team for next season look like?
What does your United team for next season look like?
Anderson confirms he is leaving United - to join City!
Shaw follows United stars on Twitter
Celtic want Keane as new boss
Gerrard: Scholes is wrong - Rooney isn't past it
Nicky Weaver on 'that silly run' and play-off victory
Carrick future uncertain amid transfer talk
City's 99 play-off winners: Where are they now?

Hernandez motivated for World Cup

Posted: 31 May 2014 12:00 AM PDT

The United forward has endured a frustrating season at Old Trafford but is ready to have a 'special competition' with Mexico.

Van Persie could be biggest winner from Van Gaal appointment

Posted: 30 May 2014 02:00 PM PDT

The Dutch striker is desperate to impress the new Reds boss at club level and could be made captain.

Recap – England vs Peru: Updates, reaction and analysis from Wembley Stadium

Posted: 30 May 2014 11:50 AM PDT

We've got live coverage as England take on Peru from Wembley stadium ahead of the World Cup next month

Welbeck, Rooney handed England start against Peru, and Joe Hart is in goal

Posted: 30 May 2014 11:07 AM PDT

He has been named in a strong Three Lions line-up for tonight's clash with Peru.

City's dramatic play-off victory against Gillingham – relived on Twitter 15 years on

Posted: 30 May 2014 10:39 AM PDT

Manchester City have re-lived the game as it happened on Twitter – and here, we bring you their commentary, 15 years later

Live: Manchester City latest

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Keep up to date with the latest Blues news through the day with our rolling blog.

Six Mangala alternatives City could target

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:34 AM PDT

The deal to bring the Porto star to the Etihad Stadium is beginning to look increasing complex, but there are plenty of other centre-backs out there.

Live: Manchester United latest

Posted: 30 May 2014 05:59 AM PDT

Keep up to date with the latest Reds news and views through the day with our rolling blog.

Stats focus: Was Carrick really that bad last season?

Posted: 30 May 2014 05:46 AM PDT

The midfielder's club form has cost him a place in England's World Cup squad, but how bad has he actually been at United?

What does your City team for next season look like?

Posted: 30 May 2014 04:55 AM PDT

With the identity of many of Manuel Pellegrini's summer targets now well known, pick your ideal Blues starting XI for the new campaign.

What does your United team for next season look like?

Posted: 30 May 2014 04:23 AM PDT

With the identity of many of Louis van Gaal's summer targets now well known, pick your ideal Reds starting XI for the new campaign.

Anderson confirms he is leaving United - to join City!

Posted: 30 May 2014 02:42 AM PDT

A post on the Reds midfielder's Instagram account seemed to reveal he was set to join the Blues, but he has since claimed he was hacked.

Shaw follows United stars on Twitter

Posted: 30 May 2014 12:58 AM PDT

Southampton defender has added to speculation that he is close to joining the Reds by linking up with three players on the social networking website.

Celtic want Keane as new boss

Posted: 30 May 2014 12:30 AM PDT

The former United midfielder has held talks with the Scottish champions about the possibility of replacing Neil Lennon at the helm next season.

Gerrard: Scholes is wrong - Rooney isn't past it

Posted: 30 May 2014 12:23 AM PDT

The England captain has leapt to the defence of his international team-mate, who former Reds midfielder Scholes suggested may have already peaked.

Nicky Weaver on 'that silly run' and play-off victory

Posted: 29 May 2014 10:00 PM PDT

The ex-Blues stopper reflects on the anniversary of a dramatic, history-changing day at Wembley and his part in it.

Carrick future uncertain amid transfer talk

Posted: 29 May 2014 10:00 PM PDT

The midfielder has not been selected in England's World Cup squad after a difficult campaign and finds his club place under threat from potential signings.

City's 99 play-off winners: Where are they now?

Posted: 29 May 2014 10:00 PM PDT

Find out what became of the side that beat Gillingham in THAT final and what they have done in the years since.

By: TBMU Admin On 17:09

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Mata: Van Gaal will bring attacking football back

Posted: 30 May 2014 08:23 AM PDT

After a strong end to the season, Juan Mata is hoping to pick up where he left off next season with the help of attacking tactics from Louis van Gaal.

“The last three or four months for me were great,” he said. “I played a lot. I scored some goals. So I am looking forward to being there and to try my best for the team. It’s been a difficult year, but I think this season we will improve and we will try to win again, because Manchester United is about winning and fighting for titles. [Van Gaal] is a very experienced manager. He likes to play in an offensive way, so hopefully he can bring success and trophies to the club and to the players.”

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Slim Wayne Rooney still looks weighed down by England expectation
Leeds manager Brian McDermott leaves by mutual consent
Roy Hodgson pleased with Wayne Rooneys England performance
Fernando Torres hits the spot as Spain brush aside Bolivia in friendly
England still searching for midfield balance despite Liverpool link
Ricardo Teixeiras daughter protests too much and Brazilians too little
Brazil lost that Italy game in 1982 but won a place in history Falcão
Liverpool test Southamptons resolve with £25m bid for Adam Lallana
Talking Points England v Peru: Strikers not gelling ahead of World Cup
Daniel Sturridge sparks England victory over Peru in Wembley send-off
England v Peru as it happened
Montpellier raise asking price for Newcastle target Rémy Cabella
Rickie Lambert transfer could be first of mass exodus from Southampton
Newcastle United close to signing Rémy Cabella from Montpellier for £7m
Jack Colback may leave Sunderland for £50,000-a-week deal at West Ham
Switzerland enter World Cup 2014 determined but realistic over chances - video
World Cup 2014: Patrick Vieira backs Brazil but says France could surprise - video
Real Madrid handed partial stadium closure over fans racist behaviour
Giuseppe Rossi and Italy strikers in World Cup shootout against Ireland
Roy Hodgson pleased with Wayne Rooney's recovery ahead of World Cup - video
World Cup 2014: Brazil show off footvolley skills ahead of Panama friendly
Manchester United racing to sign Luke Shaw before World Cup deadline
A frantic bid to drum up hype
World Cup Football Daily: Coming soon!
Arsène Wenger signs new Arsenal deal to stay at the club until 2017

Slim Wayne Rooney still looks weighed down by England expectation

Posted: 30 May 2014 04:15 PM PDT

The Manchester United forward looked ominously rusty in his 65 minutes against Peru and the contrast with the silky Adam Lallana in Englands 3-0 win was oddly jarring Continue reading...

Leeds manager Brian McDermott leaves by mutual consent

Posted: 30 May 2014 04:03 PM PDT

Leeds manager departs after period of uncertainty
Owner Massimo Cellini plans to implement a new structure Continue reading...

Roy Hodgson pleased with Wayne Rooneys England performance

Posted: 30 May 2014 03:59 PM PDT

England manager happy with overall performance
Hodgson: Peru gave me exactly the type of test I wanted Continue reading...

Fernando Torres hits the spot as Spain brush aside Bolivia in friendly

Posted: 30 May 2014 03:34 PM PDT

England still searching for midfield balance despite Liverpool link

Posted: 30 May 2014 03:14 PM PDT

Jordan Henderson seems likely to partner Steven Gerrard in midfield at the World Cup but though he provides forward thrust he lacks defensive diligence Continue reading...

Ricardo Teixeiras daughter protests too much and Brazilians too little

Posted: 30 May 2014 03:00 PM PDT

Joana Havelange says protests should have been earlier but the massive World Cup waste set in motion by her father, the exiled former head of the Brazilian FA, demands fresh clamour now Continue reading...

Brazil lost that Italy game in 1982 but won a place in history Falcão

Posted: 30 May 2014 02:59 PM PDT

The 1982 World Cup side were everybodys favourites to lift the trophy but, as an extract from a new book remembers, they came unstuck against Paolo Rossi and the eventual winners, Italy Continue reading...

Liverpool test Southamptons resolve with £25m bid for Adam Lallana

Posted: 30 May 2014 02:32 PM PDT

England winger favours summer move to Anfield
Southampton holding out for £30m transfer fee Continue reading...

Talking Points England v Peru: Strikers not gelling ahead of World Cup

Posted: 30 May 2014 02:14 PM PDT

On the evidence of Englands comfortable 3-0 win over Peru Roy Hodgson may have to rely on individual brilliance from strikeforce of Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge Continue reading...

Daniel Sturridge sparks England victory over Peru in Wembley send-off

Posted: 30 May 2014 02:13 PM PDT

England v Peru as it happened

Posted: 30 May 2014 01:55 PM PDT

Daniel Sturridge was the star as England leave for the World Cup having registered a comprehensive victory in the end

Montpellier raise asking price for Newcastle target Rémy Cabella

Posted: 30 May 2014 12:06 PM PDT

French side want £12m for playmaker after initial £7m offer
Cabella earmarked as direct replacement for Yohan Cabaye Continue reading...

Rickie Lambert transfer could be first of mass exodus from Southampton

Posted: 30 May 2014 10:17 AM PDT

Mauricio Pochettino interested in several former employees
Adam Lallana and Jay Rodgriguez subject to much interest Continue reading...

Newcastle United close to signing Rémy Cabella from Montpellier for £7m

Posted: 30 May 2014 09:49 AM PDT

Cabella scored 14 goals in 41 Ligue One games last season
24-year-old seen as ideal replacement for Yohan Cabaye

Jack Colback may leave Sunderland for £50,000-a-week deal at West Ham

Posted: 30 May 2014 09:26 AM PDT

Sam Allardyce convinced Colback can help appease fans
Generous package offered as no transfer fee involved Continue reading...

Switzerland enter World Cup 2014 determined but realistic over chances - video

Posted: 30 May 2014 08:12 AM PDT

Switzerland's youthful national side might lack the glamour of other national squads, but they are looking to make the knockout stage of the World Cup before setting their sights any higher. Switzerland have made it to three World Cup quarter-finals - but not since 1954. Midfielder Valentin Stocker says the team will take it one game at a time Continue reading...

World Cup 2014: Patrick Vieira backs Brazil but says France could surprise - video

Posted: 30 May 2014 07:37 AM PDT

Former French international Patrick Vieira picks Brazil to win the World Cup but says France should not be written off. Vieira says his country's fate lies with its star players Franck Ribéry and Karim Benzema. The Manchester City reserves manager also tips Ivory Coast to do well at the tournament, saying they have a wealth of talent Continue reading...

Real Madrid handed partial stadium closure over fans racist behaviour

Posted: 30 May 2014 07:28 AM PDT

Bernabéu to be part-closed for Champions League game
Incident occurred in semi-final win over Bayern Munich Continue reading...

Giuseppe Rossi and Italy strikers in World Cup shootout against Ireland

Posted: 30 May 2014 07:22 AM PDT

Ciro Immobile and Antonio Cassano are among those keen to show Prandelli a winning mentality to make final cut for Italy
Keane in talks to manage Celtic, reveals ONeill Continue reading...

Roy Hodgson pleased with Wayne Rooney's recovery ahead of World Cup - video

Posted: 30 May 2014 07:09 AM PDT

England manager Roy Hodgson says Wayne Rooney has recovered well from injury and is looking 'fit and lively' ahead of the World Cup. Hodgson also talks about the prospect of Rooney and Daniel Sturridge playing together, saying it will be an exciting combination. Meanwhile, England captain Steven Gerrard discusses Uruguay's injured striker Luis Suárez and whether the team should adopt Liverpool's style of play Continue reading...

World Cup 2014: Brazil show off footvolley skills ahead of Panama friendly

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:49 AM PDT

Brazil's national side show off their skills in a practice game of footvolley - which combines football and volleyball - at their headquarters in the mountain city of Teresópolis ahead of their match against Panama on 3 June Continue reading...

Manchester United racing to sign Luke Shaw before World Cup deadline

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:46 AM PDT

Southampton full-back keen on move to Old Trafford
England leave for US on Sunday and Brazil a week later Continue reading...

A frantic bid to drum up hype

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:38 AM PDT

Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped arriving Continue reading...

World Cup Football Daily: Coming soon!

Posted: 30 May 2014 05:28 AM PDT

It's just like being in Brazil! Every night, James Richardson, Barry Glendenning, James Horncastle and the rest of your Football Weekly favourites bring you the very best puns and punditry from the 2014 World Cup Continue reading...