Former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe is confident goals in the MLS can help him secure a place in England’s World Cup squad. The 31-year-old moved to Toronto FC at the end of February after spending more than a decade in the Premier League, with the hotshot scoring twice on his […]
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Manchester City news: Pellegrini on Mersey beat
Manchester City manager Pellegrini is reportedly eyeing a big-money bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. The Chilean is keen to bolster his squad in the summer, and has prioritised the signings of home-grown players. Barkley has been recommended by a number of his scouts, with the 20-year-old scoring a wonder […]
Nasri not confident of World Cup chances
Manchester City star Samir Nasri is not confident in his chances of playing for France at the World Cup in Brazil this summer. The midfielder failed to make the squad for France’s last match against the Netherlands and has been involved in controversy regarding the national squad on more than […]
World Cup – ones to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri
Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri could be have a big opportunity to impress at this summer’s World Cup with national side Switzerland. The 22-year-old was widely regarded as one of the most promising young players in Europe during his time at previous club FC Basel, but he has found first-team […]
Man Utd youngster heading for World Cup
Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj looks to have been promised a key role for Belgium at this summer’s World Cup. FootballDirectNews.com understands that the 19-year-old has repeatedly been asked to pledge his allegiance to the Belgian national side in the past, but he had previously turned them down due to […]
Spurs legend hails striker
Tottenham Hotspur icon Jurgen Klinsmann has heaped praise on former Spurs attacker Clint Dempsey. The 31-year-old was in unstoppable form last night, helping himself to a hat-trick for MLS outfit Seattle Sounders in a 4-4 draw with Portland. Ex-Germany international Klinsmann, who earned cult status among Spurs fans during two […]
No guarantee for Benteke – leading surgeon
Such is the seriousness of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke’s ruptured achilles tendon, there is no guarantee he will come back, a leading orthopaedic surgeon has warned. The Belgium international was ruled out of the World Cup when he suffered the injury in training last week. The initial prognosis was […]
Mourinho plots Porto raid
Chelsea are preparing an 11th-hour attempt to pip Manchester City to the signature of Porto midfielder Fernando, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to Stamford Bridge told FDN the west London outfit are ready to raid boss Jose Mourinho’s former club for the 26-year-old despite the champions’ long-standing interest in the […]
Spain boss coy on Chelsea target’s chances
The Atletico Madrid striker has been in blistering form throughout the past campaign having notched in with 36 goals in 50 appearances for his club in all competitions. Going into the World Cup, Costa is believed to be Spain’s preferred choice to lead the line as La Roja aim to […]
Exclusive: World’s best ‘want to play for United’
In an exclusive interview with FootballDirectNews.com, Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder has claimed the best footballers on the planet want to play under new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal. The Galatasaray playmaker, who is part of van Gaal’s Netherlands squad for this summer’s World Cup, believes Red Devils fans can […]