URUGUAY 1, COSTA RICA 3 (WORLD CUP GROUP D) LUIS SUAREZ UNUSED SUB AS URUGUAY GO DOWN TO LOS TICOS It’s been a highly successful World Cup so far, with goals aplenty, refereeing controversy and now victory for the ‘underdogs’ on two days in a row. Spain were turned over in style by the Netherlands […]
Five things we learned about Spain and the Netherlands
SPAIN 1, NETHERLANDS 5 (WORLD CUP GROUP B) NETHERLANDS GET SWEET REVENGE FOR WORLD CUP 2010 DEFEAT AT THE HANDS OF SPAIN Four years ago the Dutch had to resort to trying to kick the Spanish off the pitch in the World Cup final in South Africa culminating in a final that would only be […]
Bacary Sagna set to join Manchester City
Manchester City have announced the signing of Arsenal right back Bacary Sagna after the World Cup in Brazil when his contract with Arsenal expires this summer. Sagna, 31, will join on a three year contract and will be assigned the vacant number 3 shirt. The same number he wore for Arsenal for whom he made a […]
Aleksandar Kolarov signs contract extension but Cesc Fabregas opts for Chelsea
Manchester City left back Aleksandar Kolarov has signed a two year contract extension to stay at the club. Kolarov, who had one year left on his current deal, was signed by City in 2010 and looked set to leave the club in 2013 after falling out of favour with previous manager Roberto Mancini. The Serbian […]
Brazil exploit luckless Pletikosa to beat Croatia
BRAZIL 3, CROATIA 1 (WORLD CUP GROUP A) There was plenty of proof if it were required that Brazil will have to scrap every step of the way if they are to fulfil their ‘footballing destiny’ and win the World Cup on home soil after they used a huge slice of luck to finish 3-1 winners against […]