Posts Tagged ‘Brazil’
Man City give up on Terry and move to Germany for »
According to an article on Sky Sports, Man Cityhave given up on trying to entice John Terry away from Chelsea, and are in Germany to try for the Brazil captain Lucio instead. The report said: Skysports.com understands that officials from Manchester City have travelled to Germany in a bid to push through a deal for Bayern Munich defender [...]
Man City now target the Brazil captain Lucio »
It has just been reported in the French football paper L'Equipe that Man City are now targeting the Bayern Munich and Brazil defender Lucio. The report said: The Brazilian defender of the Bayern Munich Lucio is ready to leave. Having been wooed by Inter Milan, the captain of the Selaçao is to have meetings in next few days with Manchester [...]
Melo asks Gilberto Silva about Arsenal move! »
The Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo has been on international duty with the ex-Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva, and according to Silva, Melo has asked him about moving to the Gunners. A report on the BBC said: Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva says he has urged his Brazil team-mate Felipe Melo to join the Gunners this summer. The [...]
Man Utd eyeing up Brazilian striker »
A report in todays Daily Mirror says that Sir Alex Ferguson may have found a new South American striker to replace Carlos Tevez. The report says: Brazilian striker Nilmar is being tracked by Manchester United as they weigh up a £20million bid. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson badly needs to strengthen his attacking options after losing both [...]
Egypt lodge official complaint against Howard Webb »
In a bizarre article from the African website Sport24, they have revealed that Egypt are contesting a penalty decision that Howard Webb awarded for Brazil against Egypt today, which contributed to Egypt losing 4-3. The article reads: "Egypt lodged a protest with Confederations Cup organisers after their 4-3 defeat by Brazil on Monday, claiming [...]
Egypt National Coach – No room for fear against »
Four days before African Champions Egypt face South American Champions Brazil in the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa, Egyptian coach Hassan Shehata believes there’s no room for fear amongst his men. Shehata, who has the extraordinary achievement of winning the continental title twice in a row (2006 & 2008) said: “If we let in fear [...]
Tottenham and Chelsea Brazilian rejects offered to »
Tottenham left back Gilberto Silva made just six appearances for Spurs last season in a disastrous year at White Hart Lane, but it was better than Chelsea midfielder Mineiro, who only managed one start and one subs appearance. Gilberto has been told by Spurs that he can go for nothing if he finds a club, whereas Chelsea's contract with Miniero [...]
Arsenal and Man Utd fighting over Brazilian starlet »
The Corinthians starlet Dentinho has been linked with Arsenal for a couple of years, but it seems that Man Utd are also interested in bringing the highly-rated Brazilian to England. Having just bought Dodo, and with Rodrigo Possebon and the Da Silva brothers already at Old Trafford, Alex Ferguson is making a habit of bringing over young [...]
Robinho to replace Ronaldo at Man Utd? »
It what seems a crazy turn of events it is being reported in South America that the Brazilian Robinho, from Man City, is being lined up to replace Ronaldo if he leaves Old Trafford to go to Madrid. There has been continued speculation, fuelled by the director of his old club Santos, that Robinho is unhappy at the Eastlands and is looking to get [...]
Brazilian midfielder admits Man City interest »
The Brazilian legend Ze Roberto has turned down a contract extension with his club, Bayern Munich, and has told the world that he is currently deciding where he will be playing next season, with Man City at the top of the list. At 34 years old, Ze Roberto has been playing top fight football in Europe for ten years, and was a fixture in the [...]
Brazilian star welcomes Man City interest »
The Benfica midfielder Luisao has admitted that he would "welcome" the opportunity to play in England, but says that does not mean he is certain to leave Portugal. He has been linked with Man City regularly over the last couple of months. The Brazilian international came highly recommended to Mark Hughes by Robinho and Elano, and has indicated [...]