The midfielder has ended speculation by putting pen to paper on a lengthy contract with the European champions Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Brazilian starlet Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro. The midfielder has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the European champions, who have been linked with the South American for a while. The 21-year-old …
Official: Real Madrid confirm Odegaard deal
The Norwegian teenager was coveted by several sides in Europe, but it is the European champions who have won the race to sign him Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Norwegian sensation Martin Odegaard. The 16-year-old has been highly coveted in recent months as he toured Europe to look for the ideal club to …
England climb from 20th to 13th in Fifa world rankings
The Three Lions defeated Slovenia and Scotland in recent outings and have jumped seven places while Germany remain top and Spain move to ninth despite defeat to the world champions England have moved up to 13th in the Fifa world rankings following their recent wins over Slovenia and fierce rivals Scotland. Roy Hodgson’s side had …
Downing has not blown England chance – Allardyce
The West Ham midfielder made his return to the international scene for two years against Scotland, but was withdrawn at half-time after a disappointing 45-minute outing West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has refuted suggestions Stewart Downing blew his chance in the England team. outing – a trip taken for pleasure, especially one lasting a day …
Pulis: Shawcross must forget England and choose Wales
The centre-back has just one friendly appearances to his name for the Three Lions, which came in 2012, and his former Stoke City boss has urged him to represent where he grew up Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis believes Ryan Shawcross should forget about an England recall and pledge his allegiances to Wales. pledge …
Hodgson: England have addressed World Cup woes
After a dismal showing in Brazil where they picked up just one point, the Three Lions have won all six of their games since and top their Euro 2016 qualification group woe – great sorrow or distress. dismal – depressing; dreary. England manager Roy Hodgson feels positive about the future of his team as he …
Hodgson hails Kane: He’s come on leaps and bounds
The 21-year-old striker has scored 17 goals in just 27 appearances for Tottenham this season, prompting talk of a first senior call-up to face Lithuania on March 27 hail – memanggil prompting – the action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something. Roy Hodgson has praised Tottenham star …
Wilshere: I want to play holding role for Arsenal, but Wenger won’t let me
The midfielder has impressed for England in front of the defence but revealed that his manager does not feel the Gunners’ formation allows for him to replicate it at club level replicate – make an exact copy of; reproduce. Jack Wilshere has revealed that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will not allow him to play in …
England announce France and Germany friendlies
The Euro 2016 hosts travel to Wembley on November 17, 2015, with the world champions arriving in March the following year, while Spain and Netherlands fixtures are being discussed. fixture – a sports event that takes place on a particular date. The Football Association has revealed that England will play France and Germany in friendlies …
Master IT, or risk losing out to the pack
School teacher Tri Rahayu, 47, was glued to her laptop while learning to make a PowerPoint presentation at SD Lenteng Agung 9 state elementary school in South Jakarta. A trainer later approached and helped her overcome her confusion. “I am old so I struggle with stuff like this,” Tri said while looking intensively at her …