Twente players Emir Bajrami and Roberto Rosales are nearing the exit door, .
The two players have shown a great deal of potential over the last couple of seasons and they are now followed by top European clubs.
Emir Bajrami joined Twente in a €3.5 million deal from Elfsborg in July 2010, and managed to score 5 league goals for the Tukkers despite starting just 24 Eredivisie games across two seasons.
The midfielder is now tracked by clubs from Spain, Russia and Turkey, with the Euro 2012 an excellent opportunity for him to impress the suitors.
On the other hand, full-back Roberto Rosales has developed into a key player at De Grolsch Veste and he looks set to leave the club at the end of the season.
The player’s agent recently revealed Porto, N…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggested the club s spending may not be overnand hinted at a move for reported target Bernardo Silva should head coach Xavi request it.
The Manchester City midfielder has been linked with a move to Camp Nou as a potential replacement for Frenkie de Jong, who is rumoured to be of interest to Manchester United and Chelsea.
Barca have already signed Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde during the transfer window, though questions had been raised whether the club would be able to register them.
Speaking at a media conference to present Kounde after his move from Sevilla, Laporta explained the current situation around player registration, stating: We are optimistic. We are doing everything …
It s never been his style, but perhaps Lionel Messi should have come up with a signature celebration.
What could prove to be the final encounter between the two greatest footballers of the 21st century was shot through with familiar images.
There was Cristiano Ronaldo, coolly dispatching a pair of penalties in a deserved 3-0 win for Juventus at Camp Nou.
When the ball rippled Marc-Andre ter Stegen s net, we knew what was coming. Off he tore in celebration a jump, a twist, arms thrust out by his side. SIIIUUUUUU!!! .
There was also Barcelona again flailing hopelessly out of their depth against elite European opposition a repeated picture with another recognisable frame.
As Ronald Koeman s men tamely relinquished top spot in Group G, Messi s sad and…
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has no plans to move to Manchester United and denied he is a ball-hog .
Real Madrid s Gareth Bale denied allegations on Tuesday that he is considering a return to the Premier League with Manchester United.
Bale only moved to Real from Tottenham in September 2013 but, midway through his second La Liga campaign, the British media is widely convinced the Welsh winger is a major target of United manager Louis van Gaal.
But speaking on Spanish radio station Cadena SER, Bale refuted those rumours, indicating the opportunity to regularly win silverware makes him keen to see out his contract that runs until June 2019.
For me, no, Bale said.
I did an interview recently and I said I m happy here, I ve got several years left …
Huracan were big winners of Tuesday s Copa Libertadores action as they took control against Alianza Lima.
Patricio Toranzo scored twice to help Huracan to a comprehensive 4-0 win over Alianza Lima in the opening leg of their Copa Libertadores first-round tie on Tuesday.
Toranzo bagged his brace in the second half as the Argentinian visitors edged closer to qualifying for the group stages at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima, Peru.
Huracan participants in the Copa Libertadores as winners of the 2013-14 Copa Argentina made a dream start to proceedings against Alianza, when Ramon Abila broke the deadlock in the fifth minute after being played through with a no-look pass from Toranzo.
It got better for Huracan seven minutes before half-time, Alejandro …
Goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has revealed his view on French national team boss Raymond Domenech in an interview with France Football, to be published on Tuesday.
In parts of the interview that were already released, Coupet showed to have a very negative opinion: There s a dictatorship at Les Bleus . Nobody can talk freely. I can now, because I m out, said the keeper who hasn t been selected since Euro 2008.
It s a dirty game. Domenech hasn t been properly informed.
And referring to the fact that Domenech continues to be manager of the national team: It s a shame. This group of players has so many qualities, but they are being wasted. It s shocking that boys with so much talent feel so uncomfortable with Les Bleus.
Earlier, players like David Trezeguet a…
Spain’s men’s national team have condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” of Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales, but called for unity as they focus on upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA for an initial period of 90 days, pending an investigation into his behaviour at the World Cup final when he kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medals presentation.
Hermoso has said she did not consent to the kiss, and along with her 22 team-mates, has said she will not play for the national team until Rubiales – who has refused to quit – resigns.
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Raheem Sterling believes victory in the Nations League Finals will give England the confidence to challenge for Euro 2020 and the World Cup.
Gareth Southgate s side take on Netherlands in their semi-final on Thursday as the inaugural edition of UEFA s international tournament concludes in Portugal. The winner will face either the host nation or Switzerland in the final on Sunday.
England have failed to win an international tournament since they lifted the World Cup on home soil 53 years ago, but Sterling senses that a Nations League Finals triumph will give the Three Lions vital experience when they enter the latter stages of future tournaments.
Winning the Nations League Finals would give the team a lot of confidence, he told UEFA.com.
If you can win…
Arsene Wenger compared Arsenal to a boxer getting back off the canvas after their 2-0 win over AC Milan in the Europa League.
The Gunners took control of their last-16 tie with a victory at San Siro, courtesy of a first goal for the club for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and a strike from Aaron Ramsey.
The result ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions for Wenger s men, which included back-to-back 3-0 defeats to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League.
The manager believes his side found it hard to recover during a hectic run of four matches in 10 days, but he was delighted with their resilient display
It s what we wanted. At some stage, you need to respond, he told a news conference.
We have won a game, [but] we are not q…
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says striker Connor Wickham needs a slap in the face to motivate him.
Di Canio s unique style of management has endeared him to the Sunderland faithful already, and after the club s safety was confirmed after Wigan lost 4-1 to Arsenal on Tuesday, the Italian can begin preparing for next season.
Sunderland – who sit 17th in the Premier League table – will be expected to improve considerably in the 2013-14 campaign and if they are to do that, the form of Wickham may be crucial.
The 20-year-old was signed from Ipswich Town for an initial fee of eight million pounds in 2011 but he has failed to repay the faith shown in him, scoring just twice in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Wickham will represent England at the Under-21 European Champions…