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Arsenal boss Wenger keen on Borussia Dortmund defender Subotic

Arsenal Brunei Blog 19 November @ 02:46 AM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is eyeing Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
The Daily Mail says Wenger could step up his pursuit of Subotic amid fears William Gallas could leave Arsenal for nothing in the summer.
Frenchman Gallas is out of contract at the end of the season and although negotiations are due to start about a new one-year deal, there has been talk the 32-year-old is keen to move abroad. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United Will Face Liverpool FC Backlash, Says Jamie Carragher

Anfield Talk 21 October @ 12:44 PM EST
Liverpool FC defender Jamie Carragher has warned champions Manchester United that they will be facing a wounded animal at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool FC host their biggest rivals fresh from a Champions League disaster against Lyon last night, their fourth defeat on the trot and sixth of the season. Click to continue reading...

Reds Linked With Krhin Swoop

Anfield Talk 19 October @ 11:46 AM EST
Jose Mourinho has heaped praise on Rene Krhin amid speculation connecting the Inter Milan midfielder with a move to Liverpool.
The Slovenian teenager is regarded as an exciting prospect for the future and Liverpool are understood to be monitoring his situation at Inter.
However, the Reds are likely to find it difficult to prise him away from Inter as he still figures in the plans of Mourinho. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal risk losing Merida over new contract dithering

Arsenal Brunei Blog 16 October @ 09:55 PM EST
Arsenal face a battle to keep hold of midfielder Fran Merida.
The Daily Mail says Sevilla are the latest Primera Liga club to be linked with a move for Arsenal midfielder Merida.
Atletico Madrid have made no secret of their desire to take the teenager back to Spain but they are likely to face stiff competition in January. Click to continue reading...

Probably Not The Next CRon: Toni Brito Sa

Never Captain Nicky Butt 09 October @ 07:11 AM EST
This may or may not be Toni Brito Sa. I don't read Portuguese well.
Liverpool have trumped Chelsea to sign Portuguese teenager Toni Brito-Sa. The much hyped sixteen year old had a trial period at Chelsea a year ago, but will sign for Liverpool from Benfica.
I've never seen Brito-Sa play, and I'm sure he's no Gai Assulin - but he's another one to keep stored away in the back of your mind for that 2014-2015 Fantasy Premier League season. Click to continue reading...

One Excellent Reason Manchester United Should Not Buy £16m Maicon

Caught Offside 08 October @ 01:43 PM EST

Why bother? United already have a fantastic right back!

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Manchester United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan right-back Maicon.

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Pogba cleared to join Manchester United

Manchester United Dugout 08 October @ 02:18 AM EST
Its Official! Paul Pogba is a Manchester United player and can represent the Red Devils soon. FIFA have cleared teenager Paul Pogba to join Barclays Premier League giant Manchester United after a judge ruled the decision in United's favor. In delivering his judgment, the judge wholly accepted Manchester United's argument as to why international transfer clearance should be issued immediately, Click to continue reading...

Agbonlahor keen to grab World Cup spot

South Africa 2010 07 October @ 04:14 AM EST
Gabriel Agbonlahor could be about to find out if he got the biggest call of his career right. As a teenager, the Aston Villa striker had the option of playing international football for either Nigeria, the land of his doctor father, or Scotland, from where his mother hails. Instead, he backed himself . Click to continue reading...

Bruce: Teenage Giggs Took Mickey Out Of Viv

Republik Of Mancunia 02 October @ 05:21 PM EST

Steve Bruce has spoken about his first memory of Ryan Giggs as a teenager taking the piss on the training ground.

"My first memory of Ryan was Fergie nicking him from City," said Bruce. "Ryan would have been 14 or 15 at the time. Sir Alex was saying, 'We've got this young kid coming over today, he's going to train with the first team, so just be careful with him.

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Manchester United & Liverpool Scouting Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann

Anfield Talk 01 October @ 12:06 PM EST
Manchester United and Liverpool are to go head-to-head in the battle to land Real Sociedad's prodigiously talented teenager Antoine Griezmann, according to the Daily Mirror.
Griezmann, a left winger, has burst onto the scene in recent months after being fast-tracked through the club's youth set-up. Click to continue reading...

Nicklas Bendtner: ‘Accidentally’ Slammed

Premiership Talk Blog 01 October @ 10:09 AM EST

The title to this article might suggest that I am providing some late coverage on Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner's recent car accident while driving to practice in his Aston Martin. In reality, though, this article is written in vehement defense of the player, who has certainly had more than his fair share of critics, to put it bluntly.

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Report: United States to play Netherlands in 2010

Soccer By Ives 25 September @ 07:07 AM EST

During this World Cup cycle, the United States national team has tested itself against some of the very best teams, including Spain, Brazil, England and Argentina.

You may soon be able to add Holland to that list.

According to the LA Times, the U.S. is likely to play an exhibition against the Netherlands on March 3 in Eindhoven next year.

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Watch Manchester United target Douglas Costa plus Santos’ young star, Neymar, on FootBrazil

Pitaco do gringo's Brazilian football blog 23 September @ 09:56 PM EST

You've probably heard the names. But you may not have seen them in action. Now here's your chance to see Douglas Costa – the player who Manchester United have been linked with for over a year – and Santos' highly-coveted teenager, Neymar. The two appeared on our weekly magazine show, FootBrazil, and now you can watch the feature here.

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Watch Manchester United target Douglas Costa plus Santos’ young star, Neymar, on FootBrazil1

Pitaco do gringo's Brazilian football blog 23 September @ 09:40 PM EST

You've probably heard the names. But you may not have seen them in action. Now here's your chance to see Douglas Costa – the player who Manchester United have been linked with for over a year – and Santos' highly-coveted teenager, Neymar. The two appeared on our weekly magazine show, FootBrazil, and now you can watch the feature here.

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Arsenal to Make Clever ‘Loan Back’ Bid for £13m Starlet Hazard?

Caught Offside 23 September @ 11:34 AM EST

Wenger considers alternative option to help bring in talented youngster.

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Besides the case Chamakh, Arsenal has not finished ogling the Ligue 1. Arsène Wenger has reopened the trail to Eden Hazard, the midfielder from Lille.

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Championship Leaders Head to the Emirates

Premiership Talk Blog 22 September @ 09:01 AM EST

When the Carling Cup Round 3 draw was first made, it was very difficult to imagine West Bromwich Albion providing much of a competition to Arsenal at The Emirates. Granted, Arsene Wenger uses the competition to provide some first-team action to his reserves, but even those teenagers usually prove to be a handful for the opponents.

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Complete Nobody Anin Was Not “Attracted” by Tottenham Move: Idiot!

Caught Offside 21 September @ 04:28 AM EST

Bizarre!

Le Havre midfielder Kevin Anin claims he still hopes to become a Premier League performer despite snubbing the overtures of Tottenham in the summer.

The Ligue 2 forward had an opportunity to join Spurs on loan after catching the eye of boss Harry Redknapp during a two-day trial.

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City Star: I Grew Up Supporting United But Joined City For First Team Football

Republik Of Mancunia 19 September @ 07:57 AM EST

Manchester City fans' favourite, Stephen Ireland, has claimed he grew up as a Manchester United fan and had trials with the club when he was a teenager.

However, he reckons that the lack of first team opportunities sparked a decision to join City. There's no mention of an offer from United though and Ireland did just have a week long trial with us.

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A Big Thank You From Michael Shields

Anfield Talk 12 September @ 11:10 AM EST
I'd like to thank every reader, especially the many non-Liverpool fans, who have written to me with their support for Michael Shields during the past four years.
Hundreds of you got in touch to express your disgust at his treatment and to pass on your support to his family. I did, and they passed it on to him. Click to continue reading...

Reds Teenager Targets First Team

Anfield Talk 10 September @ 11:51 AM EST
New Liverpool teenager Jakub Sokolik admits it is a dream come true to have moved to Anfield and hopes to have earned a first-team place in the next three to four years.
The Czech Republic starlet signed for the Reds in August after leaving Banik Ostrava, who are reportedly to receive £1million if the defender makes an appearance. Click to continue reading...

Have Liverpool Found the Next Fernando Torres (Video)

Caught Offside 09 September @ 10:49 AM EST

Thanks to Liverpool-Kop for bringing this to our attention. Great compilation of the club's Finnish teenager Lauri Dalla Valle putting away finishes in a manner not unlike El Nino. Yet more evidence that the club is building up a very nice collection of young talent.

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Manchester City under investigation by FIFA after complaint from Rennes – Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 08 September @ 01:56 PM EST

With English Premier League club Chelsea recently receiving a transfer window ban from FIFA, several other clubs are being investigated. The issue is clubs inducing players to break their contracts and transfer, which FIFA views a serious violation and why they handed Chelsea such a stiff ban (two transfer windows).

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£6m Shelvey Could be a Tottenham Star in the Making

Caught Offside 08 September @ 05:01 AM EST

Harry should make Charlton an offer they can't refuse!

17 year old Jonjo Shelvey may well have signed a new deal at Charlton but If I were Harry Redknapp I would work out a deal that suits all parties to secure the future of the hugely impressive teenager.

In much the same way that the Tottenham boss purchased Kyle Walker from Sheffield United and then loaned him straight back to Bramall Lane, Redknapp should attempt to orchestrate a similar deal for the Addicks man.

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Manchester City ‘target of massacre’

Off the Post 08 September @ 02:37 AM EST
Eastlands massacre threat A teenager on trial for allegedly plotting a pipe bomb and gun massacre at his school in Manchester was also considering an attack on Manchester City, a court has heard. Matthew Swift, aged 18, reportedly sent the suggestion in a computer message to co-defendant Ross Wilkinson. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United Threaten Loudmouth Le Havre With Legal Action: Good!

Caught Offside 07 September @ 11:12 AM EST

Old Trafford side come out fighting.

Manchester United have written to Le Havre to warn the French club they will take action if allegations regarding financial inducements in the signing of Paul Pogba continue.

It has been reported that Ligue 1 outfit Le Havre claim United offered Pogba's family money and a house in order to tempt the teenager to Old Trafford.

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Rio To Barca Or Real? Yeh Right!

Republik Of Mancunia 04 September @ 07:55 PM EST

The Sun today has an 'exclusive' which claims Rio Ferdinand is thinking about a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

"Rio can see the sense of it," said 'a source'. "Not only would it be a fresh challenge as he nears the end of his career, it would also fit all his projects off the pitch.

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Reds Close On Czech Starlet

Anfield Talk 26 August @ 12:08 PM EST
Liverpool are set to bring in Jakub Sokolik from Banik Ostrava, according to the defender's agent.
The teenager, who turns 16 on Friday, is understood to be on his way to Merseyside to hold talks over a possible contract with the Premier League giants.
Sokolik's representative Pavel Zika expects the move to go through in the very near future. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC's Yossi Benayoun Plans To Keep His Place

Anfield Talk 24 August @ 12:57 PM EST
Liverpool FC midfielder Yossi Benayoun has won back his place in Rafa Benitez's side - and he intends to hang onto it.
The Israeli midfielder struggled to get regular starts last term until the back end of the season, when his form played a major part in Liverpool's unbeaten 11-match run to the end of the campaign that almost took the title. Click to continue reading...

Benitez: No Need For Ref Alert

Anfield Talk 22 August @ 11:02 AM EST
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists Sotirios Kyrgiakos will not fall foul of Premier League referees despite his reputation as a footballing hardman.
Greece international Kyrgiakos has signed for £2million from AEK Athens, and the 6ft 5in centre-back will be embarking on his second spell in British football. Click to continue reading...

Donladson Another Local Lad Hughton May Have To Call On

Newcastle united Blog 22 August @ 07:42 AM EST
Ryan Donaldson was still a schoolboy at St Cuthberts High School in Newcastle when he made his reserve team debut on 24 January 2007 at Wigan. Ryan Donaldson will get chance The Geordie teenager, who has captained the reserve side so far this season, is now playing attacking midfield and has already represented the England U17 [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool to Make £4.6m Bid for ‘New Messi”?

Caught Offside 21 August @ 06:44 AM EST

One for the future?

Liverpool are being linked with Matias de Federico.

The Daily Mail says De Federico dubbed the new Lionel Messi is the subject of a £4.6m bid from an unnamed English club.

The 19-year-old, previously linked to Liverpool, is a diminutive forward who had been set to leave Huracan for a move to partner Brazil legend Ronaldo at Corinthians till the English bid came in.

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Wales strengthens Under-21 squad

South Africa 2010 21 August @ 04:42 AM EST
Wales under-21's are set to face Italy in Swansea on the 4th of September and 10 of the first team squad that still qualify for the under-21's will be dropping down to strengthen the tea, ahead of the tough fixture. Arsenal teenager Aaron Ramsey and West Ham star Jack Collison are ... Click to continue reading...

Chelsea announce Matic signing

Soccer Blog|Football News, Reviews, Quizzes 18 August @ 12:22 PM EST
Chelsea have completed the signing of Serbian starlet Nemanja Matic from MFK Kosice for a fee of €1.75m ( £1.5m). Matic, one of the stars of the recently concluded UEFA U-21 European Championship, has put pen to paper a four year deal at Stamford Bridge. The central midfielder believes that he has a lot to offer [. Click to continue reading...

Grêmio’s Douglas Costa and Santos’ Neymar on FootBrazil

Pitaco do gringo's Brazilian football blog 18 August @ 08:27 AM EST

Douglas Costa

You've probably heard the names. But you may not have seen them in action. Now here's your chance to see Douglas Costa – the player who Manchester United have been linked with for over a year – and Santos' highly-coveted teenager, Neymar. The two appeared on our weekly magazine show, FootBrazil, and now you can watch the feature here.

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Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger in Germany

Sanford's Soccer Net 11 August @ 07:52 AM EST
It's still the school holidays in that part of Germany where I live, which is why we currently have a young lad at the office who earns himself a few Euros during the summer weeks. He was born in Mainz and supports Mainz 05. Last week, on Monday afternoon, one of my colleagues, faking innocence, casually asked him: "What do you think about the new coach? Click to continue reading...