Piszczek to undergo hip surgery
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Borussia Dortmund defender Lukasz Piszczek will undergo hip surgery to rid himself of a long-standing problem after Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich. The Poland international has been nursing the problem for several weeks but has played through the … Continue reading
Fresh Barcelona offer for Neymar rejected, says Santos chief
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Barcelona have had a second bid for Neymar rejected by Santos, according to the Brazilian club’s vice-president Odilio Rodrigues. The Blaugrana have been the most active club in their interest towards the Brazil international and, on Wednesday, held showdown talks … Continue reading
Atletico don’t want to sell Arda – agent
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Atletico Madrid have no intention of selling Arda Turan, according to the Turkish star’s agent. The winger, 26, moved to the Spanish capital from Galatasaray two years ago but has since been linked with a move away from the club. … Continue reading
Malaga confirm Pellegrini departure
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Malaga have confirmed that Manuel Pellegrini will leave his position as head coach at the end of the season, opening the door to a move to Manchester City. The Chilean has been linked with a switch to the Etihad Stadium … Continue reading
Buffon: Pogba has to be more mature
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Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is delighted with Paul Pogba’s performances for the club but feels the young Frenchman needs to become more mature. The midfielder arrived in Turin last summer from Manchester United and made 28 Serie A appearances, scoring … Continue reading
Giroud urges Arsenal to improve in Champions League
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Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has urged the Gunners to make further progress in the Champions League next season. Arsene Wenger’s side will be required to qualify for the group stage in August after sealing fourth-place on the final day of … Continue reading
Reina is good enough for Barca, says Angoy
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Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jesus Angoy believes Pepe Reina has the ability to replace Victor Valdes at Camp Nou, should he decide to leave Liverpool. The 30-year-old Anfield shot-stopper, who came through Barca’s La Masia academy, has constantly been linked with … Continue reading
‘I miss Italy’ – Ibrahimovic
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has admitted that he misses life in Italy as talk of a return to Serie A intensifies. The Swede swapped AC Milan for the French capital last summer and promptly led Carlo Ancelotti’s side to … Continue reading
Madrid will still be competitive without Mourinho – Xavi
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Barcelona midfielder Xavi is expecting Real Madrid to remain competitive, despite the departure of coach Jose Mourinho at the end of the season. The Portuguese is set to step down once the Liga campaign concludes, ending his three-year spell in … Continue reading
Mourinho & Ronaldo receive two-match Copa bans
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho and forward Cristiano Ronaldo have both received two-match bans for their respective roles in the fracas that marred the Copa del Rey final. Mourinho was sent to the stands during the eventual 2-1 loss to … Continue reading
My father & Galliani get on fine – Barbara Berlusconi
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AC Milan director Barbara Berlusconi has insisted that there are no problems between her father, club president Silvio, and CEO Adriano Galliani. Various reports had stated that the duo had fallen out over several key issues to do with the … Continue reading
Mario Gotze to miss Champions League final
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Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Mario Gotze will miss Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old sustained a thigh injury during the 2-0 semi-final second-leg defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, but had been hopeful of recovering … Continue reading
Van Persie picks up Premier League Golden Boot
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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has picked up the Golden Boot for the second year in a row after finishing as the top goal scorer in the Premier League with 26 goals in the 2012-13 season. The Netherlands international … Continue reading
Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara
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Manchester United’s new manager David Moyes has identified Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara as a key transfer target this summer. The former Everton boss, who arrived at Carrington on Monday to meet with club staff after replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at … Continue reading
Ibrahimovic: Ancelotti has a better relationship with his players than Mourinho
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken the time to praise Carlo Ancelotti and the feels the Paris Saint-Germain coach has an even better relationship with his players that Real Madrid trainer Jose Mourinho. The Italian is sitting in pole position to take … Continue reading
Pellegrini: These are my last hours at Malaga
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Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini says he is in his “last hours” with the club as he nears a summer switch to Manchester City. The Chilean has been in charge of the Andalusian outfit for two seasons but is widely expected to replace … Continue reading
Robben & Van Persie make Netherlands squad for Asia trip
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Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has included debutants Lerin Duarte, Dwight Tiendalli, Miquel Nelom and Jens Toornstra in his 23-man squad for this summer’s trip to Asia, where they will play international friendlies against Indonesia (June 7) and China (June … Continue reading
Arrivederci, Carlo: Ancelotti’s departure leaves PSG in a pickle
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Only a matter of days since claiming their first Ligue 1 success in 19 years, Paris Saint-Germain are set to be plunged back into a period of relative uncertainty with the decision of head coach Carlo Ancelotti to leave the … Continue reading
Bayern are simply stronger than Dortmund, claims Ribery
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Franck Ribery is confident that Bayern Munich will beat Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s Champions League final as he feels they are “simply stronger”. The Frenchman has stressed that Bayern should focus solely on their own game and has little doubt … Continue reading
I hope Mourinho returns to Chelsea, admits Lampard
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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits he hopes Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge this summer. Earlier this month Tomworldsport revealed the Portuguese boss has agreed to return to west London for a second stint in the managerial hotseat, and this … Continue reading
Phil Neville admits he wants to replace Moyes as Everton manager
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Everton captain Phil Neville has emerged as a surprise candidate to replace David Moyes as manager at Goodison Park once he leaves to join Manchester United. The 36-year-old, who is currently working towards his Uefa Pro Licence, has thrown his … Continue reading
Soulless and self-serving Premier League must face up to grim reality
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It is increasingly difficult to ignore that gnawing perception that something is amiss. It is becoming harder and harder to dutifully accept that what we are watching is an elite level of sport and to blithely acquiesce to that propaganda … Continue reading
Badstuber out of action for 10 months
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Bayern Munich have announced on their official website that Holger Badstuber will be out of action for up to 10 months after undergoing surgery on his knee injury. The 24-year-old first suffered a knee ligament injury in December 2012 and … Continue reading
Ancelotti does not have Mourinho’s ego, says Javi Moreno
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Former Spain international Javi Moreno says Carlo Ancelotti is the ideal candidate to take charge of Real Madrid as he “doesn’t have an ego like Jose Mourinho’s”. Moreno, who worked with Ancelotti during his time at AC Milan, has nothing … Continue reading
Badstuber out of action for 10 months
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Bayern Munich have announced on their official website that Holger Badstuber will be out of action for up to 10 months after undergoing surgery on his knee injury. The 24-year-old first suffered a knee ligament injury in December 2012 and … Continue reading
‘Klopp’s backside will end up in our museum’ – the war of words between Bayern & Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich’s Champions League final clash on Saturday is the fifth meeting between the two sides in 2012-13 but the battle has been taking place off the pitch for months. Sixteen years ago, BVB tried to steal … Continue reading
Messi best attacker, Song worst transfer – La Liga awards for 2012-13
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Unlike Europe’s other major leagues, Spain’s Primera Division has yet to reach its conclusion in 2012-13, with two rounds of La Liga still scheduled before the season finally finishes on the first weekend of June. However, Barcelona have already been … Continue reading
Calderon claims Mourinho failed at Real Madrid
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Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has labelled Jose Mourinho a “failure” as the self-styled ‘Special One’ prepares to leave the club. Mourinho’s departure was announced by current President Florentino Perez during a press conference on Monday, with the 50-year-old mutually … Continue reading
Mancini must take responsibility for poor Manchester City form, says Clichy
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Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy believes Roberto Mancini must take the blame for the club’s failure to retain the Premier League title last season. Mancini was sacked on May 13, two days after City lost the FA Cup final to … Continue reading
Cassano fears Juventus dominance
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Inter star Antonio Cassano fears that it will be difficult to end Juventus’ Serie A dominance next season if they strengthen their squad even further this summer. The Turin powerhouse finished the 2012-13 season nine points clear of runners-up Napoli after … Continue reading
Liverpool under no pressure to sell Suarez, insists Rodgers
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is under no pressure to sell Luis Suar but is expecting offers for the player over the summer. Goal exclusively revealed in April that Liverpool would be willing to sell the Uruguay international if … Continue reading
Atletico Madrid: We have not received any offers for Falcao
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Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angel Gil Marin has insisted that they have not received any official offers yet for star striker Radamel Falcao. The Copa del Rey winners indicated earlier this week that they will not stand in the way … Continue reading
Ward given Queen’s Club wildcard
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British number two James Ward has been given a wildcard to compete in the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club next month. The 26-year-old reached the semi-finals of the tournament in 2011 when he beat Stanislas Wawrinka and Sam Querrey. Ward … Continue reading
Murray withdraws from French Open
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Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open with the back injury that forced him out in Italy last week. Britain’s world number two retired in his first match in Rome and has opted against playing on the Paris clay. … Continue reading
Wednesday’s gossip colum
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TRANSFER GOSSIP Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says that talks have opened with Manchester City over a deal that would see Edinson Cavani, 26, move to the English club with 27-year-old Edin Dzeko heading the other way. Full story: Metro … Continue reading
Messi: Neymar move would be wonderful
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Lionel Messi believes Neymar would make a “wonderful addition” to the Barcelona squad should he opt to move to Camp Nou. Speculation has intensified in recent weeks over where the Santos star will be plying his trade next season, with Barcelona … Continue reading
Juventus confirm Higuain and Jovetic interest
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Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed the club’s interest in luring both Gonzalo Higuain and Stevan Jovetic to Turin this summer. Reports emanating from Italy suggests the Bianconeri will dispatch representatives to the Spanish capital on Wednesday in an … Continue reading
Manchester United earn record £60.8m TV revenue
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Manchester United received £60.8 million in television revenue from the Premier League for the 2012-13 season. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, who clinched their 20th league crown this term, earned the highest broadcast payment of any title-winning club in Premier League … Continue reading
Pellegrini would be a ‘good fit’ for Manchester City, admits Nasri
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Samir Nasri believes Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini would be a good fit for Manchester City as he looks to cement his place in the first team at the Etihad Stadium. The Chilean is the No.1 candidate to replace Roberto Mancini, … Continue reading
Derek Boateng confirms Fulham move
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Dnipro midfielder Derek Boateng has confirmed that he has signed for Fulham. Boateng has long been linked with a move to the Cottagers, with Tomworldsport exclusively revealing news of the transfer in mid-May. And the Ghana international confirmed on Tuesday … Continue reading
Manchester City & New York Yankees announce MLS partnership
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Manchester City have confirmed they have formed an agreement with the New York Yankees to form a new club in Major League Soccer. The new team, to be named New York City Football Club (NYCFC), will be the 20th MLS … Continue reading
Reina ‘flattered’ by Barcelona rumours
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina admits he is flattered by reports linking him with a move to Barcelona but insists he is happy to remain at Anfield. The 30-year-old is among a number of candidates tipped to replace Victor Valdes, who … Continue reading
‘Neymar will conquer Europe’ – Lucas Moura
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura has issued a warning to the current stars of the European game by claiming his compatriot Neymar will excel when he leaves South America. Speculation has intensified in recent weeks over where the Santos star … Continue reading
Monaco expect to sign Falcao ‘plus four or five more’
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Monaco assistant coach Jean Petit claims he expects the club to complete the signing of Radamel Falcao “as soon as possible.” The Atletico Madrid star has long been linked with a shock move to the newly-promoted Ligue 1 outfit, despite … Continue reading
Gotze set to undergo further scans ahead of Champions League final
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Borussia Dortmund will be sweating on the fitness of Mario Gotze ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final clash with Bayern Munich. The Germany international has been out of action since suffering a thigh injury in the semi-final against Real Madrid … Continue reading
Who would make your Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund combined XI?
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Saturday’s Champions League final sees two of Europe’s most exciting teams take on one another in Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both German giants boast fantastic squads, but who would make your combined XI? We asked Tomworldsport readers on our … Continue reading
Sanogo relishing summer move to Arsenal
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Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo says he is relishing his move to Arsenal in the summer, and believes the switch could improve his game. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger recently confirmed the Gunners were close to concluding a deal for the 20-year-old, … Continue reading
Mourinho better than before, says Allardyce
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes Jose Mourinho is a better coach now than when he left Chelsea in 2007. The Portuguese left Stamford Bridge having won five trophies in three seasons, and is set to return to the club … Continue reading
Iniesta: Playing Brazil at the Maracana would be magical
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Spain star Andres Iniesta says it would be “magical” to play against Brazil at the Maracana, which will host the finals of the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup. The Selecao will get the Confederations Cup underway on June … Continue reading
