Goal Zone: June 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Newcastle United want £12m for Mathieu Debuchy

Newcastle United have reportedly placed a £12m price tag on defender Mathieu Debuchy, who has been linked with a move to...

Giorgio Chiellini says bite is "forgotten"

Giorgio Chiellini has responded to Luis Suarez's apology for biting him at the World Cup, saying that the incident is "forgotten". The...

Klinsmann questions appointment of Algerian referee for Belgium clash

The German is not pleased that his team will have a French speaker from the same country that the Americans eliminated from...

The Juventus star was delighted with his goalscoring role in France knocking out the Super Eagles and says he has dreamt...

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has offered an apology to Italy's Giorgio Chiellini after biting him at the World Cup.Suarez...

FIFA have confirmed that Steven Defour will be suspended for just one of Belgium's World Cup matches.The midfielder was...

Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi could reportedly join Porto on loan this summer.The Spaniard moved to Madrid from...

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has revealed that he has no special plans to deal with Lionel Messi when his side faces...

Stephen Keshi was criticial of the officials' decisions after his side were eliminated from the World Cup. Stephen...

The 33-year-old, who made a record 100th appearance for the Super Eagles against France on Monday, said he is calling time...

Kevin Mirallas is hopeful that Belgium can 'continue to make history' when they take on USA in Salvador tomorrow night.The...

Hull City have signed Robert Snodgrass from Norwich City on a three-year deal.The news was confirmed via a tweet from the...

Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has criticised the performance of referee Mark Geiger following his side's World Cup last-16...

France have advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and knocked out Nigeria thanks to two goals in the final 11...

The coach admitted that the goalkeeper was to blame for the nation's World Cup exit and suggested that some Super Eagles...

The France midfielder has revealed he went into the dressing room after the game to say sorry to the Lazio star for a tackle...

Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella has warned his players that there is "no margin for error" when they take on Switzerland...

Three-time World Cup winners Germany have never failed to reach the last eight when they have participated in the tournament...

France and Nigeria will meet for just the second time when they face off in the World Cup round of 16 in Brasilia on Monday...

Juventus have reportedly made an offer to Hellas Verona for winger Juan Iturbe.The 21-year-old completed a permanent move...

France boss Didier Deschamps has expressed his belief that Nigeria have the ability to cause his side problems in their...

Mark Lawrenson has expressed his belief that Luis Suarez's excuse for biting Giorgio Chiellini was shameful and feels that...

Liverpool are reportedly planning to contact FIFA to urge them to allow Luis Suarez to train during his four-month ban.The...

Alexis Sanchez is reportedly open to joining Arsenal should Barcelona decide to offload the forward this summer.The 25-year-old...

Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen has expressed his belief that Belgium teammate Divock Origi has the credentials...

Sevilla are reportedly preparing a summer move for Getafe midfielder Pedro Leon.The 27-year-old, who joined Getafe from...

Mario Balotelli has reportedly said that he is desperate to join Arsenal during this summer's transfer window.The AC Milan...

Boca Juniors defender Emanuel Insua has reportedly agreed personal terms with West Ham United ahead of a proposed move to...

Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal is reportedly lining up a bid for Fenerbahce and former Liverpool striker Dirk...

Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has warned his players to learn from past experience as they look to book a place in the quarter-finals...

Valencia are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving for Atletico Madrid's Adrian Lopez.The Spaniard was mainly a...

Manchester United reportedly turned down the chance to sign Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez for £5m.The 22-year-old...

Espanyol have announced that Mexico defender Hector Moreno suffered a fractured tibia in the 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands...

Louis van Gaal has admitted that his Netherlands team are lucky to remain in the World Cup following the dramatic 2-1 win...

Former Brazil international Roberto Carlos believes that Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas must "take responsibility" for Spain's...

Costa Rica have progressed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after beating Greece 5-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout...

Netherlands dramatically scored twice in the final moments to come from behind and beat Mexico in their World Cup last-16...

Sao Paulo have announced that they have verbally agreed to take Kaka on loan once his proposed move to Orlando City has...

Former Benfica coach Manuel Jose has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of not trusting his teammates during Portugal's dismal World...

Mexico boss Miguel Herrera has blasted referee Pedro Proenca and blamed him for his side's World Cup exit following the...

Roberto Carlos has said that Real Madrid should try and sign Monaco midfielder James Rodriguez.The 22-year-old has been...

Barcelona have reportedly demanded that Luis Suarez agrees to a bite clause if he is to join the club this summer.The Liverpool...

Arjen Robben apologises for diving against Mexico

Netherlands midfielder Arjen Robben has apologised for diving during his side's dramatic late victory against Mexico in...

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has revealed that he almost turned down the chance to take his match-winning penalty against Mexico...

Real Madrid have reportedly placed a £40m price tag on Angel di Maria following interest from the Premier League.Arsenal...