Archives for June 2014

Spain team to earn €720,000 euros each if they win World Cup

If Spain win the World Cup for a second time each player stands to earn a staggering €720,000 euros as a bonus. Meanwhile Germany will be paying their players around half that figure if they manage to lift the World Cup on 13th July. The question arises as to whether it’s good for the nation’s image, given the country’s precarious economic situation to be throwing this sort of cash at footballers. More on this story

Has Fabregàs’ agent made a deal with Chelsea?

There’s a lot of talk and whispers today pitching Cesc Fabregàs in a Chelsea shirt. There are things for and against a move to West London and Sports journalist Graham Hunter reckons a price between Barça and Chelsea has already been agreed, but is concerned that Fabregàs may struggle to work under the guidance of ex Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho – More on Fabregàs’ supposed Chelsea move

Red Devils close in on €25m rated Alexis Sanchez

According to reports, Manchester United are closing in on Alexis Sánchez after lodging a bid for the FC Barcelona player. The report claims that both Liverpool and the Red Devils are looking to boost their respective squads with the €25m rated Chilean international. More on Alexis Sánchez

Cesc Fabregas to leave Barcelona after all

It appears that Cesc Fabregàs will leave after all according to reports from Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. The paper claims that Cesc’s agent has been involved in talks with various Premier League clubs and has even struck a deal with one of them, thought to be Liverpool. More on Cesc Fabregàs

Koke sees himself at Atletico Madrid next season

Atlético Madrid midfielder Koke sees himself playing at the same club next season according to an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca. The player has had lots of interest from Manchester United and Barcelona and with a great season behind him, who can blame them for trying to prise him away from Diego Simeone’s outfit. More on Koke’s interview