International:
- A resilient Venezuela: Venezuela defy the odds to hold Brazil to a 0-0 draw in their opening against the favorites. Earlier Brazilian Coach Mano said that Venezuela were not a dead chicken and they certainly proved it. Ganso And Neymar the Brazilian duo were the flops. Eduardo was influential in the midfield for Venezuela. Whereas, in the other game Paraguay and Ecuador ended up in a draw leaving Group B all square.
- Mexico vs Chile - A game of set pieces: The game was a highly anticipated game. As both sides are said to be equally balanced with El Tri leading in FIFA rankings. Mexico took the victory during the first half, but Chile came from behind and scored two to gain all three points. The goals were scored on corner kicks. Arturo Vidal's goal was the best among the three of them. Mexico will have to win it's next two games if they want to qualify for the knock out stages.
English Premier League:
- Liverpool to sign Charlie Adam: Reds are set to sign the Blackpool skipper Charlie Adams whose proved to be a revelation for the team last season. His famous assists against Manchester United proved his worth. And Reds have since been interested in signing the veteran.
- Redknapp confirms interest in young Rossi: Tottenham Boss; Harry Redknapp, has confirmed his interest in the young Italian striker whose been interested in a different challenge other than Villarreal. Due to the last seasons' poor performance by strikers, Redknapp is ready to have different options.
- Spurs reject Modric transfer request: Chelsea and Manchester United target Luka Modric's transfer requested has been turned down by the club owners saying that the Croatian would not be sold at any price to any club and is expected to complete his tenure at White Hart Lane.
La Liga:
- Iker to be stripped of captaincy? Rumours are coming from Spain that Iker Casillas maybe stripped of his captaincy as Mourinho wants an outfield player to communicate better with the rest of the team. Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso have been considered the best options so far. However, Casillas has laughed out such rumours saying they are just gossips, and nothing is such is going to happen.
- Barcelona sign Hercules' Kiko: Barcelona have signed Hercules youngster Kiko Femenia. Kiko was signed for a price of 2 million euros from Hercules.
- Madrid sign Fabio Coentrao: The Portugese stated that he will be shown the exit door after training ground bust-up with Jorge Jesus, the Benfica coach. However, Real Madrid have made it clear that they won’t offer more than 15 Million euro and a player for Coentrao which “might” not add up to be equal to Benfica valuation. And after all these reports, Madrid finally decided to pay 30 million euros and the offer was accepted.
- Neymar wants to stay at Santos: Brazilian youngster, Neymar has recently stated a in a press conference that he wants to honour his contract at Santos i.e. till 2015. Neymar is currently chased by big European clubs including Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid. The club president has stated that he wouldn't be sold for less than his 45 million release clause.
Serie A:
- Atletico wants 45 million euros for Aguero: Atletico Madrid's spokesman has stated that they want the release clause met by the club that wants to buy Sergio Aguero. He has a 45 million release clause. Manchester City, Real Madrid and Juventus are reported to have been interested in signing the striker. However, his wage demand and price tag seems to be a problem in signing the Argentine.
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