We have a bumper addition of Paper Chase for you today - with the rumors rife before the summer transfer window. Top of today’s gossip is Real Madrid’s Angel Di Maria. The forward is the subject of interest from new City manager Manuel Pellegrini, who will aim to make a bid when he officially takes control of the squad.
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Ever since images of Liverpool’s 2013/14 third and away kits were leaked, fans have been up in arms. LFC Supporters’ worst nightmares were realized when the club confirmed their new kits, prompting the Anfield faithful to take action.
After the kits were initially unveiled, one supporter went so far as to create an official petition on change.org for Warrior Sports to scrap the design and start over.
From the petition:
“We understand that you are trying to be ‘hip’ to break into the market, Warrior. We understand that you enjoy ‘aggressive advertising’ and looks. Unfortunately you have done it with the wrong club. Liverpool FC is a club with history and worldwide support. Please make an effort. These are an absolute embarrassment to the club, to its history, to its supporters, and to the crest.”
While production has likely already started for these kits and it may be too late to make a change, feel free to sign the petition and let your voice be heard.
Images via @barcastuff
To celebrate his move from Santos to Barcelona, Neymar decided to get a tattoo to let everyone know just how he feels. Before Brazil’s international friendly vs. England, the 21-year old had the word “blessed” tattooed below his neck.
Let’s hope the stay at the Nou Camp goes well to avoid any nasty ink removal procedures.
Real Madrid are targeting the double signing of Premier League duo Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez. Liverpool forward Suarez has put on record his desire to move from the club. Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has been reluctant to speak out over his future - although his agent has stated he would listen to an offer.
Real are looking to create the first quarter-billion-pound forward line. Bale and Suarez would join Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to form a deadly quartet.
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Image: PremierLeague.com
Talk about a quick trigger, it looks like the Premier League leaked the worst-kept secret in soccer.
PremierLeague.com published a story on Saturday revealing that ex-Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will make his Chelsea return stating:
Jose Mourinho has returned to Stamford Bridge after agreeing to take over as Chelsea manager for the second time.
Judging by the phrase “after signing a xx-year contract,” it seems that there is still some negotiating to be done. Though we all expect an announcement to take place soon, this preliminary article sure makes it look like it’s a done deal.
FA TV may have found the biggest Chelsea fan in South America.
With England in Rio for a friendly match with Brazil, fans are getting very excited, none more than this diehard Chelsea supporter. He has gone as far to say he supports no teams in Brazil, only his beloved Chelsea. He named his backyard Stamford Bridge and even named his son after a team legend.
The day Chelsea knocked Barcelona out of the 2012 Champions League his son was born, and to honor the club he named his baby son after all-time leading scorer Frank Lampard.
Lampard was not part of the visit so he did not have a chance to meet young Leandro Lampard, but he was humbled to hear the story.
“I wasn’t there unfortunately, but I did hear about it,” Lampard said. “I would like to meet the father and the kid because it’s an honor. It would be an honour if someone from London did that, but for someone from Brazil to do it… what can you say to that?”
We’ll keep our eye on little “Lampardinho” as he rises the Brazilian youth soccer ranks.
Nani is back in the news…or as they say in the press “unsettled Manchester United winger”. Even though Sir Alex Ferguson said the Portugal international would be staying at Old Trafford that hasn’t stopped the rumors saying that his time is up. Ambitious Galatasaray are the latest club to be linked with Nani. You can read about this and more about the futures of Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea and Real Madrid - all just one click away.
Congratulations Crystal Palace!
Nike and the FA have revealed new kits for England, and first impression is they’re incredibly clean.
Both have a simple look to them, featuring gold around the England badge and the 150th FA anniversary logo. The away kits feature a tailored collar and both have Nike’s newest venting technologies.
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Photo: Thomas Hautmann / FOX Soccer
By Thomas Hautmann
On Friday, the FOX Soccer crew headed to Wembley for a walkthrough ahead of Saturday’s big game. The stadium is quite a sight: you can see the whole of it as soon as you get off the Underground stop at Wembley Park. I’ve never been to London before, but I do have seen plenty of modern stadiums and have to say Wembley is amongst the finest I’ve been to. Sadly, I’d never been to the old one.
Rob Stone, Eric Wynalda, and Warren Barton, visibly jetlagged yet looking dapper as ever, made their way to their little studio, the press box and finally on to the pitch, where I reverted back to being 10 years old, feeling as happy as a clam. And then depressed because I never realized my dream of actually playing on such a perfect pitch.
