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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Didier Drogba Could Be On His Way Back To Chelsea

Legend: Mourinho (left) brought Drogba to the club in 2004 from Marseille, and his faith paid off
Chelsea are exploring the feasibility of bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge.

The 36-year-old has interest from clubs in Qatar while Juventus continue to flirt with the idea of taking him to Turin.

Yet Jose Mourinho has a strong relationship with the Ivorian and is interested in the idea of him taking on a player-coach role.

Alexis Sanchez Completes Arsenal Move From Barcelona For £30m

Bright future: Alexis Sanchez poses in Arsenal's new kit as prepares to being another chapter in his young life
Alexis Sanchez - the man Arsenal believe can fire them to the Barclays Premier League title - has sealed his £30million move from Barcelona.

The Chile superstar, who cut short his holiday to finalise the transfer in London, completed a medical and agreed a four-year contract — with the option of a further 12 months — worth up to £140,000-per-week.

DONE DEAL! DEBUCHY-Completed Medical With Arsenal FC

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Mathieu Debuchy has undertaken a medical at Arsenal and looks set to complete a switch from Newcastle United worth at least €10 million.

The Gunners agreed a fee with the Magpies and are set to make Debuchy their first signing of the summer as they look to replace Bacary Sagna.

The 28-year-old revealed he was in talks to join the north London club in the wake of France’s exit from the World Cup last Friday.

Appeals Of Suarez And The Uruguayan FA Rejected, Sanctions Upheld

Appeals of Suarez and the Uruguayan FA rejected, sanctions upheld
The FIFA Appeal Committee has decided to reject the appeals lodged by both the Uruguayan player Luis Suarez and the Uruguayan FA, and to confirm the decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on 25 June 2014 in its entirety.

Pique: I Would Love To Give Something Back

Pique: I would love to give something back
FIFA.com sat down with Spain defender Gerard Pique to find out more about his motivations and aspirations in taking up the role of Ambassador for FIFA’s Football for Hope initiative, which was launched in 2005 to help improve the lives and prospects of young people around the world through football.

Neymar To join Brazil For Third Place Play-Off

Neymar celebrates his first goal.... AFP

Brazil’s injured striker Neymar will attend Saturday’s third place play-off when the battered World Cup hosts take on the Netherlands.

Brazil were consigned to the ignominy of fighting out a game Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has attacked as “unfair” after their 7-1 semi-final mauling by Germany.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Fifa Bans Nigeria From Any Football Activities


The world football governing body FIFA has banned Nigeria from participating in all international competition following the sack of the Aminu Maigari-led NFF after exiting the world cup in the second round.

This means that Nigeria will be excluded from all international meetings and matches while the suspension takes effect immediately.

Battle for Man United Target Intensifies As PSG Table Bid

Paris Saint-Germain have initiated the transfer battle for Manchester United target Angel di Maria by submitting a £48m offer for the Real Madrid winger, according to Sky Italia.

Global Stars React To Mineirazo (7-1) Defeat

Global reaction to Germany's record-breaking 7-1 rout of Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals on Tuesday has been widespread. Here are just some of the comments from the football world.

Chelsea Announce Signing Of Croatia Starlet Dubbed 'The New Modric'

Chelsea have clinched the signing of Croatia starlet Mario Pasalic from Hajduk Split.

The 19-year-old playmaker, dubbed ‘the new Luka Modric’, was well loved by Hajduk’s passionate fanbase, and travels to Stamford Bridge with high hopes having impressed throughout his career so far in his homeland.

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