England 3-0 Peru: Sturridge stunner helps Three Lions to friendly win

Defence was the best form of attack for England as they kicked off their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Peru.After Daniel Sturridge had opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, defensive duo Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka found the net to send England on their way with a comfortable victory.Boss Roy Hodgson included six players who ply their Premier League trade on Merseyside in his starting XI,and it was the Liverpool...

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Arsenal target Morata open to Real Madrid exit

  The highly-rated 21-year-old has featured just four times for Los Blancos this season and concedes that he might be forced to leave in order to secure regular game time Alvaro Morata has admitted that he will consider quitting Real Madrid if it becomes clear that he will not be allowed to play a "relevant role" at the Santiago Bernabeu.The 21-year-old is widely regarded is one of the most talented young forwards in Spain but although...

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Real Madrid ready to make Suarez move

Real Madrid want to sign Liverpool striker Luis Suarez this summer. The Uruguayan is the Champions League holders' number one target and they will sell Alvaro Morata to help fund the minimum €60m (£48m) offer they will need to make. It would be the perfect way for the Uruguayan to finish a sensational individual campaign before moving on to bigger and better things.Suarez has been the outstanding player in...

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Podolski happy to stay at Arsenal

The Germany international striker is satisfied with 15 goals in an injury-disrupted season and insists that moving to London two summers ago was the right decision for his career Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski says that he is happy to stay at the club after their FA Cup-winning season.The German is understood to be one of several players on the edge of the first team who could be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer but feels...

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Official: Wenger signs new Arsenal contract

The manager has penned a three-year extension to his current deal, which was set to expire this summer after their FA Cup triumph, to tie him to the club until the 20-year mark Arsene Wenger has penned a three-year contract extension at Arsenal, the club have confirmed.The Frenchman agreed an extension in principle in October but, since that time, a two-year deal has become three after the Gunners returned to winning ways with triumph in the...

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I'm ready to replace Sagna at Arsenal, insists Jenkinson

Carl Jenkinson believes he can be the man to replace Manchester City-bound Bacary Sagna at Arsenal.Sagna's contract expires this summer and Goal revealed last week that the Frenchman has opened formal talks with the Premier League champions, with both parties confident of reaching an agreement.And Jenkinson, who made 22 appearances in all competitions last season, is confident he can fill the void left by Sagna next season. ARSENAL...

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Arsenal stars at the heart of French revival

  Pre-World Cup friendlies are supposed to be nothing more than a warm-up for the real thing. But sometimes, they turn out to be dangerous traps for over-confident or exhausted teams. France reassured their supporters on Tuesday night by winning their first game 4-0 against Norway, playing some inspired football in the process. Two factors stood out in the comfortable win for Didier Deschamps’ men: 1. Deschamps opts for fitness Far too...

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Arsenal eye £24m-rated Rodrigo

Arsenal are eying a move for Benfica striker Rodrigo as Arsene Wenger continues to look for ways to strengthen his attack. The Spanish forward is likely to cost around £24 million, and the Gunners will need to beat off competition from Valenc...

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Arsenal checking Di Maria, Pedro and Cuadrado

Arsenal are keen on signing a new winger and are keeping tabs on Angel Di Maria, Pedro and Juan Cuadra...

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Eto'o wants Arsenal move

Samuel Eto'o has made moving to Arsenal his No.1 priority this summer as he is keen to prove Jose Mourinho wrong, after the Chelsea boss questioned his age last seas...

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Giroud: Lack of maturity cost Arsenal in title race

The Gunners spent 128 days at the top of the Premier League - more than any of their rivals - but fell away in the final months of the season, eventually finishing fourth Arsenal cracked in the Premier League title race as a result of a lack of maturity, according to striker Olivier Giroud.Arsene Wenger's men ended their nine-year trophy drought by winning the FA Cup but it was another underwhelming Premier League campaign for the London ...

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De Gea: I'm trying to get Fabregas to join Manchester United

The Barcelona midfielder snubbed a move to Old Trafford last summer but the Spain goalkeeper has not given up hope of convincing the 27-year-old to make the switch to England David de Gea has revealed that he is attempting to convince Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas to join him at Manchester United.Fabregas's future at Camp Nou is uncertain following a difficult 2013-14 campaign for the Catalan club, with new boss Luis Enrique refusing to...

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Ozil: I want to become Germany legend at World Cup

Ozil heads into the tournament on the back of a season which saw him notch five goals and nine assists in 26 Premier League games for Arsenal, as well as winning the FA Cup to end the club's nine-year trophy drought.But the 25-year-old has yet to taste success at senior international level, with Germany's last major triumph coming some 18 years ago at Euro 96 in England. ARSENAL LATEST 11/2 Germany are 11/2 with Paddy...

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Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

The 85-year-old, who also owned the American football franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers passed away on Wednesday morning, the NFL team have confirmed Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has died at the age of 85.The American businessman, who also owns American football franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers, passed away on Wednesday.A statement on the Buccaneers' website confirmed: "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are saddened to announce the passing of...

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Poll: Should Wenger make re-signing Fabregas for Arsenal his priority this summer?

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is understood to have £100 million to spend this summer on reinforcements but should he part with sentiment and ignore the opportunity to buy back the club's former captain, Cesc Fabregas?Goal revealed in April that Barcelona would be prepared to listen to offers for the player whom they bought from the Gunners nearly three years ago and, with the north Londoners understood to have first refusal on a player of...

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Watch Arsenal's best goals of the 2013-14 season

Arsenal have produced a Youtube video featuring a montage of the club's best goals of the 2013-14 Premier League season. The video features Jack Wilshere's brilliant team goal against Norwich in a 4-1 home win in October, Aaron Ramsey's 25-yard strike in a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Emirates Stadium in November and Tomas Rosicky's screamer in the Gunners' 1-0 north London derby victory over Tottenham in March. Arsenal scored 68 goals in...

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Arsenal need the right striker to get the best out of 'devastating' Ozil - Lahm

Philipp Lahm is confident that Mesut Ozil will be "devastating" for Arsenal next season - if the club can sign the right striker this summer.Ozil lifted his first silverware as a Gunners player on Saturday when his side beat Hull City in the FA Cup final at Wembley but his debut season in English football was marked by widespread criticism.Following some below-par displays over Christmas and into the New Year, the €50 million signing was accused...

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PSG and Chelsea reach David Luiz deal

The Brazilian defender is nearing his move to the Parc des Princes as the clubs announce that terms have been reached over a record fee for a defend...

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Van Gaal: Van Persie is my captain

RVP in line for United captaincy Louis van Gaal is set to take over at Old Trafford in the summer and has dropped a hint that he will choose the striker to lead his new s...

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Van Gaal confirmed as new Man Utd boss.

Van Gaal confirmed as new Man Utd boss The Old Trafford outfit have announced that the Dutchman will take charge of the club on a three-year deal, and Ryan Giggs will be his assista...

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Arsenal consider move for Juanfran as Aurier alternative

Arsenal are considering a move for Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran as an alternative to Toulouse's Serge Aurier, Goal understands.The Gunners have made a new right-back one of their main priorities as they target a replacement for Manchester City-bound Bacary Sagna. The Gunners have been closely monitoring possible Sagna replacements this season in the event that they could not agree a new deal with the 31-year-old.Aurier has impressed Arsene...

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Pedro: I don't know if I'll stay at Barca

The 26-year-old has admitted that he is unhappy with how little game time he enjoyed last season but hinted that he wants to work with Luis Enrique Barcelona winger Pedro has admitted that he is in the dark as to whether he will still be at the club at the start of the season.The Spain international netted a total of 19 goals in all competitions this season but has still been linked with a move away from Camp Nou this summer.Pedro has stressed...

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Messi is never Barcelona's problem - Neymar

Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that Lionel Messi is never a burden to the team.The Argentine suffered a stop-start season due to injury and came in for heavy criticism after their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid in April for an allegedly poor attitude.However, his Brazilian team-mate has defended his fellow attacker, stessing his important to the Catalan club."In my opinion, Messi is the best player I've ever seen,"...

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Luis Suarez should ditch Liverpool if Real Madrid come calling this summer

Luis Suarez faces Crystal Palace tonight needing two more goals in Liverpool’s remaining two fixtures to break the Premier League scoring record over a 38-game season.It would be the perfect way for the Uruguayan to finish a sensational individual campaign before moving on to bigger and better things.Suarez has been the outstanding player in the division this season with a stunning record of 30 goals in 31 league matches, a strike rate...

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The Insider: Arsenal in Madrid to negotiate with mystery player

 Arsenal have sent a delegation to Madrid to hold talks with a mystery star player, The Insider can reveal.The Gunners are closely pursuing a wide forward who Arsene Wenger and his scouts believe can be developed into a centre-forward.It is understood that the player is regarded as a marquee talent and would cost a considerable chunk of the €123 million-plus transfer warchest available to Wenger this summer. If a deal can be agreed, the...

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Watch all of Ronaldo's goals in a record-breaking Champions League campaign

The Portugal star has been in glittering form, beginning the campaign with a hat-trick against Galatasaray in a 6-1 win en route to notching a record nine strikes in the group stages, and only failed to find the net against Bayern Munich in the semi-final first leg.However, the winger made amends at the Allianz Arena in the return fixture, grabbing two in a 4-0 win over die Roten and surpassing the previous best goals tally of 14 set by Jose Altafini at AC Milan in 1962-63 and matched by Messi in 2011-12.Ronaldo now has 68 Champions League...

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Champions League Team of the Season: Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic lead all-star cast of 2013-14

Real Madrid's dramatic 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid sealed the fabled Decima triumph as the 2013-14 Champions League drew to a thrilling close on Saturday in Lisbon.There were records broken, upsets pulled off and dramatic comebacks aplenty in an enthralling competition, and the standout stars of the tournament this term have been rewarded with a place in Goal's Team of the Season.In goal is Atletico's on-loan star Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian,...

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Transfer Talk: Arsenal in for Balo

 Arsenal and Liverpool are leading the race for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, who wants to leave Serie A this summ...

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116 Real Madrid complete Decima dream

Real Madrid secured an historic 10th European title as they came from behind to secure a thrilling 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid in Lisbon on Saturday.Diego Godin capitalised on a dreadful error from Iker Casillas to head home shortly before the end of the first half, but Ramos powered home from a corner in the dying minutes of normal time to keep Madrid's Decima dream alive.With less than 10 minutes remaining in additional time, Bale...

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Ronaldo is '100 per cent' fit and ready for penalties

Cristiano Ronaldo is fully fit for Real Madrid ahead of Saturday night's Champions League final against Atletico in Lisbon and the Portuguese practised penalties in his side's session at the Estadio da Luz on Friday.Ronaldo pulled out of Madrid's game at home to Espanyol last weekend in the warm-up, but Real claimed that was merely a precaution and the 29-year-old has trained normally this week."Had it been a final, he would have...

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Head-to-head: Real Madrid 2002 vs Real Madrid 2014

The Spanish giants hope to finally clinch a 10th European crown on Saturday, 12 years on from their last success. When Fernando Hierro lifted aloft the Uefa Champions League trophy in 2002, few could have foreseen that it would be 12 years before Real Madrid would return to the showpiece final. That 2-1 success over Bayer Leverkusen at Hampden Park showcased the talents of some of the greatest players of the era, with names like Zinedine...

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