What a list we have for you. Here are ten players that you may love or loathe but you can’t ignore them. This selection of players are misunderstood characters – the ones that have something else to them, whether that be an addiction or an anger problem or quite simply they are irritating buggers. This list gives you some players that were genius’ and some who could start a fight in an empty room. In their own little way they gave given us some real entertainment. Whatever you think of them personally, they are all very good footballers, something that must infuriate their managers. Comment below if you think we have missed any out.
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Jesus Navas has penned a new deal with Sevilla which will tie him to the club until 2015.Navas, 25, was an important player for Spain in their 2010 FIFA World Cup triumph but has had an injury-interrupted season for Sevilla, who sit 10th in La Liga.
But with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea reportedly interested in securing Navas’ services, Sevilla moved quickly to keep him at the club long-term.
“The agreement extends for this and four more seasons, until June 2015. We have reached an agreement that is satisfactory for all,” Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido said.
“This has been instrumental in Jesus’ thought of staying here many years. The release clause is 35 million euros.”
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“It is a suitable provision and well above the level of sales that are customary in the current market. It is a contract according to what he is worth and deserves it as he is a world champion. I never saw him in any other shirt.”
With Transfer rumours galore surrounding Tyneside favourite Andy Carroll I take a look at FIVE reasons why the young lad should remain with his current club and turn down the overtures from his suitors.
1. Andy Carroll has made no secret that he would love to remain at Newcastle, and the striker has committed his future to Newcastle despite the recent sacking of manager Chris Hughton. For me the first and foremost reason for the striker to remain at St James’ park is so that he stays true to his word. In recent times we have seen so many players say one thing, then act in a contradictory manner.
2. Is Andy Carroll ready for a move elsewhere. Would a move away from Newcastle United counter act the momentum that he has enjoyed this season. With the young Geordie flying high at this moment in time would a move to a so called bigger club really be his best move, especially while he is still learning, maturing and developing.
3. If Andy Carroll wants hero status like those before him, Shearer and Milburn, then even he knows where his future lies. In Andy Carroll, Newcastle have a player they can build a team around. With his ability and prowess Newcastle certainly have a man that could secure prosperous times over the next few years.
4. Carroll has ambitions of playing regularly for his country, if the young striker moves to another club in the Premier League like Manchester United or Chelsea would he be a first team regular? If the striker is not playing first team football for his club then he certainly won’t be first choice for his country.
5. This may seem like a peculiar reason for Andy Carroll to remain on Tyneside but I believe it is just as reasonably at the latter. Andy Carroll is a volatile character who is no stranger to his surroundings. If the Striker was to move elsewhere I fear that the Geordie would struggle to settle in new surroundings, thus resulting in lack of form and lack of goals, potentially holding up his promising career.
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After the FA Cup 4th round dominated the football news over the weekend, today attention firmly turns to the potential bids and movers on transfer deadline day. Premier League clubs have just a matter of hours to complete their business and finalise their squads for this season.
The biggest transfer story of the day is the possible move of Fernando Torres from Liverpool to Chelsea. Whether this deal will be completed we’ll have to wait and see, but Chelsea aren’t the only Premier League club dipping their feet in the transfer market. Tottenham gaffer Harry Redknapp is on the lookout for a striker, while Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is still on the trail of Southampton starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
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Huddersfield players hit out at Fábregas – Guardian
Redknapp cool on Carroll and Aguero bids – Daily Telegraph
Scrap the window! LMA chief Bevan claims majority want it removed – Daily Mail
Houllier ready to take Michael – Sun
Johnson blow may force Mancini’s hand – Guardian
Crock Sam faces three weeks out – Sun
Wenger trying to rush through Chamberlain deal – Mirror
United’s Lindegaard determined not to be left ‘picking his nose’ on sidelines – Daily Mail
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Keane so happy to be a Hammer – Sun
Chelsea prepare to smash record to land Torres – Daily Telegraph
The Premier League match at Upton Park on Sunday between West Ham and Birmingham City wasn’t a great one for the Hammers as Avram Gran’t men fell to a 1-0 defeat to keep them in the relegation zone. However, if you went to that match then you may be rewarded for your support of West Ham. FootballFanCast.com was advertising in Premier League stadia during a live TV match for the first time and to mark this occasion we are running a special competition just for West Ham fans.
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Corinthians outclassed Gremio Prudente in a 4-0 rout to rise to the top of Brazil’s Campeonato Paulista.A Fabio Santos penalty helped the home side at Estadio Municipal Paulo Machado de Carvalho on their way to victory, with Liedson making it two in the 19th minute.Dentinho scored a third in the 28th minute before Liedson’s second completed the rout in the 85th minute.Santos wasted a valuable chance to rise to second on the table when they were held 1-1 at home to Sao Bernardo.Former Manchester City and Galatasaray midfielder Elano netted a 43rd minute penalty, but Raul earned a point for the visitors at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira with a 68th minute goal.Mogi Mirim’s Ze Roberto scored in the 16th minute to help his side to a 1-0 away victory against Americana at the Estadio Decio Vitta.Oeste beat Linense 1-0 at the Estadio dos Amaros, with Anselmo Ramon scoring the winner in the 13th minute.And Ponte Preta accounted for second from bottom Santo Andre 2-0 away at the Estadio Bruno Jose Daniel.
Carlo Ancelotti has warned new defender David Luiz he needs to calm down as he battles to overcome injury and face Blackpool on Monday.The defender became a Chelsea hero when he scored against Manchester United in Tuesday’s 2-1 Premier League victory – and somehow managed to avoid getting sent off after giving the likes of Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez a real battering.Referee Martin Atkinson’s decision not to hand the centre-back a second yellow card infuriated United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who now faces disciplinary action for his post-match outburst.And Ancelotti has warned the 23-million-pound signing, who also picked up a hamstring injury after racing around against United, he needs to take things a bit easier in future.”He has to know English football. He has to be more calm on the pitch. Obviously he’s showed fantastic ability and quality. He has to improve, but he will because he’ll have more experience and knowledge about English football. He can change his behaviour on the pitch,” Ancelotti said.”He’s showing fantastic ability offensively, obviously. He’s able to pass the ball and move in front without problems. He’s able to shoot at goal. But defensively, he can improve.”The Chelsea manager is hopeful his new signing will recover in time to face Blackpool on Monday but he may need a late fitness test.”Until now, he’s not been able to train. I hope he will train tomorrow,” Ancelotti said of Luiz. “Mikel, too, had a knee problem in the warm-up before the game against United. He had a scan yesterday, but everything was ok. I hope, also, that he can train tomorrow. The other players are fine.”Chelsea go into the match at Blackpool as huge favourites, not least because of the huge difference in financial muscle between the two clubs – after all the 50 million pounds Chelsea paid for Fernando Torres would probably be enough to buy Blackpool lock, stock and barrel. “I know, I know – but it doesn’t mean anything. Obviously, when you have the money you can have important players, top players. But the difference in football is teamwork. If you are able to reach teamwork levels with fantastic players, you can win the most important titles in the world. The most important thing is to have that teamwork,” he said. Chelsea must decide whether to recall Didier Drogba after he was left on the bench two games in a row. But Ancelotti is expected to stick with Torres even though the former Liverpool man is still waiting for his first goal in a blue shirt.”Everyone here isn’t afraid or worried because he hasn’t scored. Everyone is looking at his performances. He played a very good game – he didn’t score, obviously, and it’s important for the strikers to score,” he said. “But not for us. I’m asking him to have good movement for the team and to have combinations with the other strikers. He’s doing very well.”
Marseille’s title chase took another twist as the visiting French champions triumphed 2-0 at Stade Rennes in Friday’s lone Ligue 1 fixture.Star striker Loic Remy and Argentinean midfielder Lucho Gonzalez got on the scoresheet in either half for Marseille, who remain third but close the gap between themselves and second-placed Rennes to a single point.League leaders Lille are even on points with Renne, but will have the opportunity to open up a three-point buffer when they host Valenciennes on Sunday.Marseille, beaten 2-1 at home by Lille last weekend, resumed their push for back-to-back league titles when Remy brought his tally to nine goals for the season in the 24th minute.Andre Ayew picked out the French international with his cross and Remy powered a diving header beyond Rennes goalkeeper Nicolas Douchez.Lucho had an easy finish following the good work of substitute Jordan Ayew – younger brother of Andre – in the 80th minute.The Ghanaian striker beat his mark to a looped through ball deep in the area and pulled back his cross for Lucho to poke past Douchez.
Jose Mourinho insists Real Madrid are fully committed to winning the capital city derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.Real beat Lyon 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday to reach the last eight of the competition for the first time since 2004. Star man Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to withdraw after 70 minutes of the European tie and is in doubt for the Madrid derby. But despite prioritising the Lyon clash, Mourinho has no intention of disappointing the Real faithful by losing to Atletico in their much-anticipated La Liga encounter. “The respect we have for fans doesn’t allow us to joke around in the derby,” Mourinho said.”We will give our all at the Calderon and we’ll see if that’s enough. We will try to showcase our quality. We are very motivated because it will be a very important match.””Games preceding a Champions League match are difficult because you risk losing focus.” “Games following a Champions League match are different and usually tinged by physical and psychological exhaustion. They are equally dangerous.” “The derby will be tough because we’ll face a great team, but it will also be easier to play because everyone will give their all.””Cristiano would be fitter to play if the derby took place on Sunday. It’s only natural he’s not in top form after missing so many training sessions and playing 70 minutes against Lyon. Playing him would be a risk.”Following Friday’s Champions League draw in Switzerland, Real will now meet English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur over two legs in April. Mourinho welcomed the opportunity to face English opposition in the quarter-finals and is already expecting a physical encounter against the Premier League side. “I’m happy to face Tottenham because it will give me the chance to return to London and play at an English stadium again,” he said. “I know how English teams think and I know their character; how they give blood, sweat and tears in every minute of every game.” “They defeated Inter Milan and eliminated AC Milan. They are having a great run in the Premiership and they’ve got a great coach.”
An 80th-minute equalising penalty sent Monterrey through to the CONCACAF Champions League final at the expense of Cruz Azul on Wednesday.For much of the game, however, the result did not appear to be heading the 2010 Mexican Apertura champion’s way.
Fellow Mexican outfit Cruz Azul had scored a crucial away goal in a 2-1 loss in the first leg of the tie on March 16, and looked favourite to make the final after midfielder Cesar Villaluz scored in the 23rd minute of the second leg.
But the away side was awarded a penalty in the 80th minute after Chile defender Walter Ponce committed a foul.
Ironically, it was Ponce’s international team-mate Humberto Suazo who duly converted, sending Monterrey 3-2 up and into the final, where their opponents will be Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.
Real Salt Lake are the first side from the US to reach the final of CONCACAF continental competition since 2000, when LA Galaxy won the Champions’ Cup.