Soccer Snipers: 2014-05-18

Saturday, 24 May 2014

TODAY'S TRANSFER GOSSIPS 24/05/14

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists Cristiano Ronaldo will start the Champions League final on his return to Lisbon on Saturday - but has worries over the fitness of Karim Benzema and Pepe.

Diego Simeone is convinced Atletico Madrid can cap a spectacular run of achievements by beating city rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final.

Patrice Evra has signed a new Manchester United contract.

David Luiz is set to move from Chelsea to Paris St Germain after the clubs confirmed a deal had been agreed for the transfer of the Brazil defender.

REAL MADRID DREAMING OF "LA DECIMA "

Carlo Ancelotti will attempt to succeed where the likes of Jose Mourinho, Fabio Capello and Manuel Pellegrini failed on Saturday by finally ending Real Madrid's wait for a 10th European Cup title when they take on arch-rivals Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

PSG are set to seal a sensational £50m deal for David Luiz. The French club have blown away the challenge of Barcelona in the race for Chelsea’s Brazilian ace. (The Sun)

Jack Wilshere looks to be firmly in Roy Hodgson's first-team plans after he was handed the number seven shirt for the World Cup.

Wayne Rooney is hoping to become the new Manchester United captain, but the striker insists he would have no problem if Robin van Persie was handed the armband instead.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has undergone minor knee surgery but has not been ruled out of the World Cup.

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Paris St Germain have been called before UEFA's disciplinary commission over allegations of racism by their fans at last month's Champions League clash against Chelsea in Paris.

Luis Suarez has beaten Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to top the second annual BSports Power 50, which ranks the world's leading players according to sophisticated data analysis.

Gianfranco Zola has confirmed his interest in taking the vacant manager's position at Norwich.

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will be fit for this weekend's Champions League final against Atletico Madrid, but is less certain about Karim Benzema and Pepe.

Yaya Toure's Manchester City future is the subject of speculation after a confusing and increasingly farcical day of comments from the player and his agent.

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ASHLEY COLE SET TO LEAVE CHELSEA

Ashley Cole has revealed that he is to leave Chelsea in the summer, with the 33-year-old taking to Twitter to inform and thank the Blues faithful for their support throughout his eight trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona have appointed their former midfielder Luis Enrique as their new manager.

Ryan Giggs has announced his retirement as a player following his appointment as assistant manager to new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.

The Barclays Premier League club have announced that Van Gaal, current coach of the Holland national side, will take charge at Old Trafford after the World Cup with Ryan Giggs as his assistant.

GERRARD SO EXCITED ABOUT WORLD CUP

Steven Gerrard insists there is real belief in the England squad that they can do well at the World Cup in Brazil.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to sign a new contract within the next 48 hours.

MANDANDA, A WORLD CUP DOUBT

France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda could miss the World Cup after injuring his neck while playing for Marseille on Saturday evening.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Serbian Under-17 goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic from FK Vojvodina.

Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 against Barcelona at the Nou Camp to claim their first Primera Division title since 1996.

Gerardo Martino has confirmed he will leave Barcelona after a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid saw his side surrender the Spanish title.

Arsenal came from 2-0 down to win a dramatic FA Cup final 3-2 with a goal from Aaron Ramsey in extra-time to end their nine-year wait for a trophy.

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