Berbatov's stubbornness could cost him a move - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
With the summer arrivals of Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa at Manchester United, the already
out-of-favour Dimitar Berbatov's time at Old Trafford is up. The Bulgarian frontman was forced to
watch-on from the sidelines for the majority of last term, and Sir Alex Ferguson is willing to sell
the attacker given the strength in depth at his disposal in attack.
Who are this year's Champions League favourites? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
With the 2012-13 season underway, the Champions League group stages are not too far away from
being drawn. Holders Chelsea will look to defend their crown, but will have a host of European
giants eager to claim glory.
2012/13 Manchester City Shirts - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Boasting a high quality squad, champions of English Premier League 2011/12, Manchester City
start the new season with confidence. Roberto Mancini is very well prepared to defend their Premier
League crown and assault the European front as well.
Welbeck's new United contract cast doubts over Hernandez's future - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
Undoubtedly the transfer story of the summer so far has been Robin van Persie's protracted
switch from Arsenal to Manchester United, who are seemingly on the offensive in their bid to win
back the Premier League title.
Swiss Ramble looks at our financial situation in great detail.
ManUtd24 talks about Shinji Kagawa.
By Far The Greatest Team has an interview with The Telegraph's Mark Ogden. He talks about the
joys of working in Manchester, the West Ham bias in the press, and United and City.
Soccerlens reckons this will be a defining season for David de Gea.
Euro 2012: Can Ven Persie replicate his Arsenal form? Plus: Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Soviet
Russia - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Euro 2012 got underway on Friday night with two entertaining games in Group A.
Poland and Greece played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw after an elaborate opening ceremony, with
sendings off, missed penalties and a lot of passion on show.
Liverpool's transfer window: Lack of deadline day action overshadows quartet of signings -
originally posted on Soccerlens.com
After a massively-disappointing end to 2011-12, Brendan Rodgers has been handed the considerable
task of restoring Liverpool to their former glories and challenging for a top-four finish this
term.
Tottenham close-in on Lloris, but lose out on Damiao - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Following the sale of Luka Modric to Real Madrid on Monday, Tottenham have an injection of
transfer funds believed to be in the region of £33 million. Andre Villas-Boas is expected to be
one of the busier Premier League managers over the remainder of the transfer window, and the quest
to sign a new goalkeeper and striker have materialised; one in Spurs' favour and one not.
Arsenal's touted transfer targets to replace Alex Song - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
After the sale of Alex Song to Barcelona, Arsenal have been left with a slight gap in the centre
of their midfield. The media have speculated that moves for a number of holding midfielders could
be on the cards, but it remains to be seen whether Arsene Wenger will reinvest the £15 million
captured for the Cameroon international or stick with the players already at his disposal.
Liverpool beating Arsenal to signing of Nuri Sahin - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
As the transfer window winds down, one name that has been consistently rumoured with a move to
the Premier League is Nuri Sahin. The talented Turkey international looked to have had a
season-long loan move to Arsenal wrapped up, as Arsene Wenger searched for central midfield options
after the sale of Alex Song.
Manchester United get one over City with Van Persie signing - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
With the Premier League season set to start this weekend, the transfer window has ensured that
the battle for top spot is set to be as tightly contested as ever. Manchester City are the team to
beat after claiming a last-gasp goal difference title in 2011-12, but cross-town rivals Manchester
United have put a marker down this summer.
Vertonghen vindicated: Ledley King's replacement has big shoes to fill at Tottenham - originally
posted on Soccerlens.com
After a protracted summer transfer saga, Tottenham have finally landed their number one target,
Jan Vertonghen, who joins the north London club from Ajax. Much has been made over the Belgian's
addition, as the defender's performances have had some of Europe's top clubs sit up and take
note.
Liverpool Need to Act Swiftly in the Transfer Market - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
With the announcement of Premier League fixtures, it seems that no other team faces a tougher
start to the campaign than Liverpool Football Club. The reds will have to play Top 3 teams in the
league i.
Levy, Please Don't Sign These Players For Tottenham - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
For a club that won't be in the Champions League next season, which may struggle to keep its
best players and currently is unsure over who will be the manager when the 2012/2013 season kicks
off in August, Tottenham have been linked with an impressive calibre of
player.
Strikers Needed: Four Possible Transfer Targets For Tottenham - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
For a club that won't be in the Champions League next season, which may struggle to keep its
best players and currently is unsure over who will be the manager when the 2012/2013 season kicks
off in August, Tottenham have been linked with an impressive calibre of
player.
Tottenham's Summer Transfer Targets: Closing in on Vertonghen - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
For a club that won't be in the Champions League next season, which may struggle to keep its
best players and currently is unsure over who will be the manager when the 2012/2013 season kicks
off in August, Tottenham have been linked with an impressive calibre of
player.
Tottenham's Summer Transfer Targets: 'Likely', 'Possible' and 'Get The F*** Away From Us' -
originally posted on Soccerlens.com
For a club that won't be in the Champions League next season, which may struggle to keep its
best players and currently is unsure over who will be the manager when the 2012/2013 season kicks
off in August, Tottenham have been linked with an impressive calibre of
player.
Tottenham Need To Strengthen - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Spurs 2-0 pre-season loss to Valencia on Thursday night is not a sign that Spurs should panic,
but it did show the weaknesses currently prevalent in the Spurs squad and showed the need to bring
in reinforcements.
Jermaine ‘JJ' Jenas and Jake Livermore in midfield struggled to both keep possession and press
the opposition while the defensive high line loved like a childhood teddy bear by Andre Villas-Boas
was at fault for the second of the Valencia goals.
Tottenham Need To Strengthen - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Spurs 2-0 pre-season loss to Valencia on Thursday night is not a sign that Spurs should panic,
but it did show the weaknesses currently prevalent in the Spurs squad and showed the need to bring
in reinforcements.
Jermaine ‘JJ' Jenas and Jake Livermore in midfield struggled to both keep possession and press
the opposition while the defensive high line loved like a childhood teddy bear by Andre Villas-Boas
was at fault for the second of the Valencia goals.
Soccerlens' Euro 2012 Awards: The best and the worst from Ukraine and Poland - originally posted
on Soccerlens.com
Spain set a new world record on Sunday night by winning their third consecutive international
trophy, with a commanding 4-0 win over Italy in Kiev confirming their place in history.
Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy evaluated ahead of Euro 2012 semi-finals - originally posted
on Soccerlens.com
16 teams made the Euro 2012 finals, but after competitive group stages and quarter-finals, four
footballing heavyweights remain. Spain, Portugal, Germany and Italy are all dreaming of glory in
Ukraine and Poland, as Soccerlens examines their campaigns to date.
England falter on penalties once more as Italy make last four - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
England players and fans have been subjected to penalty heartache once more, as the Three Lions
were eliminated from Euro 2012 on spot-kicks by Italy on Sunday night. After no goals in 120
minutes of play the game was decided from 12 yards, as Ashley Young and Ashley Cole missed their
efforts to send the Azzurri through.
Germany cruise into semi-finals - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Germany booked a place in the Euro 2012 semi-finals on Friday night with a dominant 4-2 victory
over Greece in Gdansk, with goals from Phillipp Lahm, Sami Khedira, Miroslav Klose and Marco Reus
sealing the win. Joachim Low's men will now await the winner of England and Italy to see who is
next in their firing line.
Euro 2012 Group Stage Review - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
With all 24 group stage games in Euro 2012 completed, eight teams are preparing for
quarter-finals, whilst the other eight have been eliminated and will head home. Ahead of the first
knockout game between Czech Republic and Portugal on Thursday night, here is
Soccerlens' review of the tournament so far.
Portugal progress as Ronaldo returns to form - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Group B threw up two enthralling and captivating games on Sunday night, as four good teams were
all still in the mix to qualify for the quarter-finals ahead of play. Germany overcame a dogged
Denmark side 2-1 to progress through to the last eight, whilst
Portugal were inspired by captain Cristiano Ronaldo to also win 2-1 against Netherlands and
finish as runners up in the pool.
Walcott inspires England to comeback victory - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
England came from behind to beat Sweden 3-2 on Friday night in an exciting and end-to-end match,
with Danny Welbeck getting the winner for Roy Hodgson's men, whilst France saw off co-hosts Ukraine
2-0 to set up a tense last day in Group D.
Carroll in line for start as England look to attack - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Republic of Ireland's dreams of qualifying from Euro 2012 Group C were dashed in clinical
fashion on Thursday night as world champions Spain got back into their groove with a 4-0 win.
Meanwhile, Italy and Croatia played out a 1-1 draw in the first game of the day to ensure that the
pool will go down to the last day to decide the quarter-finalists.
Euro 2012 News: Fab to the rescue for Spain and England ready for France test - originally
posted on Soccerlens.com
England enter the Euro 2012 tournament on Match Day 4, with a mouth-watering clash against old
enemies France sure to enthral, whilst co-hosts Ukraine are the last to feature as they entertain
Sweden to complete a full round of fixtures.
Euro 2012 News: Spain v Italy, The Irish have Long-Cox and Denmark defy Euro 2012 odds -
originally posted on Soccerlens.com
After two close games in the group of death, Sunday sees holders and world champions Spain start
their campaign, with a troubled Italy side first up for Vicente del Bosque's men (get the best bets
on Spain v Italy here).
Poland Euro 2012 Squad and Preview - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
As one of the co-hosts, Poland had very little competitive football to play in the last two
years and are the weakest team in the 2012 Euros according to FIFA rankings, just about the only
thing going for them is home support and a group they can find their way out of.
2012-13 Premier League ticket prices: How much will your club charge next season? - originally
posted on Soccerlens.com
Despite the 2011-12 season just coming to an end plus Euro 2012 and the Olympics still to come
over a manic football summer, Premier League football fans are eagerly looking into next season's
season tickets.
Chelsea 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Soccer Comes to Yankee Stadium - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
On a picture perfect summer night in The Bronx, two of the world's bigger football clubs met at
Yankee Stadium as part of this year's edition of the World Football Challenge. In the first soccer
match played at the ‘House That Steinbrenner Built,' Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-German battled to
a 1-1 draw before 38,000 spectators, of which about 90 percent were cheering for Chelsea.
Premier League TV Rights: Worth £3 Billion between 2013 and 2016 - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
Securing its status as world football's richest competition, the Premier League has finalized an
astounding £3.018 billion deal for domestic TV rights for the three years
starting from the 2013-14 campaign (i.
Making Waves: Rising MLS talent that will draw European interest - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
With the recent EPL debut of Houston Dynamo product Geoff Cameron an undeniable success (he
received "Man of the Match" honors in Stoke City's scoreless draw against Arsenal), we now look to
the next batch of MLS-ers poised and postured to eventually make similar hops across the pond.
2012/13 FC Porto Home Shirt - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
The 2011/12 season was a good one for Porto as they soared to victory in the Portuguese Liga but
their European performance was somewhat average. Outdone by APOEL and Zenit St. Petersburg in the
UEFA Champions League and lost to Sporting in the Round of 32 of the Europa League.
Know your Rival: What Team USA should take away from their win over Mexico - originally posted
on Soccerlens.com
Despite the pleasant moniker bestowed upon these contests by FIFA, international "friendlies"
between the United States and Mexico are usually about as chummy as a night out with Drake and
Chris Brown at a New York City night club.
Image via tumblr, soccerlens. What's Wojciech upset about? Has he just realised that he will spend
the next season dressed in pink, despite protesting in the most vociferous manner possible when the
idea was mooted last time around? Or is he just entering into the spirit of things now his
colleagues have gone all emo [.
