Manchester United have tonight confirmed the signing of Uruguayan full back Guillermo Varela from Club Atlético Peñarol for an undisclosed fee. The U20 international becomes their 11th South American signing following a successful trial at the end of last season. He becomes new United manager David Moyes’ first signing after he approved the deal and is […]
Brazil held to a draw by England
BRAZIL 2, ENGLAND 2 Brazil and England played out an entertaining draw which showed the potential of both sides. Like his father before him, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored at the Maracana but England couldn’t hold on for victory against a Brazil side who arguably deserved more than a draw in the end. England manager Roy Hodgson […]
Injured Welbeck misses Brazil friendly
Danny Welbeck will miss England’s friendly with Brazil at the Maracana with a knee injury may force England manager Roy Hodgson into a tactical reshuffle due to a striker injury crisis. The injury kept the Manchester United striker out of England’s 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland last Wednesday. The historic first game at the […]
Pellegrini has ‘verbal agreement’ to join Man City
Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has told Spanish television station Canal Sur that he has a ‘verbal agreement’ to join Manchester City. He said: “I have a verbal agreement with them (City) and I hope it is carried out.” He explained: “As of today, I don’t have a signed contract. It is true that Manchester City have […]
Kolo Toure set to sign for Liverpool
Reports suggest that Manchester CIty defender Kolo Toure will move to Anfield on July 1 when his contract expires after a deal was agreed with the Ivory Coast international. Liverpool are in need of experience in defence following the retirement of Jamie Carragher while Martin Skrtl suffered a loss in form last season and was […]