The Azzurri are gunning to equal Brazil’s record of five World Cup wins and under the revolutionary Cesare Prandelli, they seem to be getting closer and closer. But do they have the personnel to carry a nation’s hopes and expectations? The squad selected doesn’t offer many, but this is the cream of Italia, as SportzWiki does […]
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FIFA World Cup 2014: Top five Asian players to look out for
The FIFA World Cup is almost upon us, as Sportzwiki runs down the top five Asian players who will grace the grandest stage of them all. All eyes from the second largest continent will be on these star players, as they will look to etch their name in World Cup lore. SHINJI KAGAWA (Japan) The […]
David Villa completes move to new MLS club New York City FC
Spanish striker David Villa has joined new MLS side New York City FC who is apparently the club;s first signing. The 32 year old has enjoyed a splendid season for Atletico Madrid winning the La Liga and finishing runners up in the Champions League will now ply his trade in the United States. Villa signed a three-year deal with the […]
World CUP 2014 Team Focus: Netherlands: Can the Dutch paint it oranje?
Netherlands finished runners-up in the 2010 World Cup, and after a disastrous European Championships in 2012, will look to bounce back straight under outgoing manager Louis van Gaal. We analyze the tactics Van Gaal will look to employ as he looks to make his mark on the international stage, and why half the battle already looks lost […]
Frank Lampard set to join MLS club New York City after being released by Chelsea
It would come as huge shock for Chelsea fans as club legend Frank Lampard, who was released a couple of weeks before by the London side, has finally ended speculations surrounding his future by agreeing to move to MLS clb New York City in the summer. Atletico Madrid‘s David Villa is also set to follow Lampard in […]
Alberto Moreno: A foot and a half in Anfield
According to reports in Spanish and British media, Liverpool have made a cash-plus-player offer to Sevilla in exchange for left-back Alberto Moreno. According to Marca, Sevilla have received an offer of 20 million euros, plus the transfer of Suso for Alberto Moreno. Though they have not mentioned whether the deals involves a premanent or loan move for Suso. Moreno has […]
Torres: I miss Steven Gerrard
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has admitted he misses his “best team-mate” Steven Gerrard. Torres joined Liverpool from Atletico Madrid in 2007, scored 81 goals in 142 games for the Merseyside club before leaving for Chelsea in a £50million deal in January 2011. Torres played his best football at Anfield tormenting every defence in the Premier League and Europe, but has failed […]
REVEALED: BRENDAN RODGERS SUMMER SHOPPING LIST
Brendan Rodgers led Liverpool back to Champions League and falling just two points short of the Premier League title. After an impressive last season, he revealed he wants to sign 5-6 players as he prepares to take the club back to Champions League football. Rodgers signed a new, long-term contract at Liverpool Football Club, which will keep him at […]
Top Five players who never played at the Football World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is believed to be the world’s most anticipated and biggest sporting extravaganza. Brazil will open the Fifa World Cup 2014 tournament against Croatia in Sao Paulo on June 12. 12 stadiums across Brazil will play host to matches. The final will take place at Estadio Maracana on July 13. While there have been […]
PLAYER REACTIONS: REAL MADRID CELEBRATE LA DECIMA
Gareth Bale scored the winner as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 in the Champions League final last night and delivered the club’s record 10th European title. #Halamadrid pic.twitter.com/bv2AoYvVy2 — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) May 24, 2014 la decima pic.twitter.com/wIo9dOQ8fs — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) May 24, 2014 Sergio Ramos headed a corner to the far post in the 93rd […]