What are they saying in the Sports pages? Take a look Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, 30, reacted furiously to a robust challenge from team-mate Bruno Martins Indi, 22, during a training session at their World Cup base in Rio. Striker Romelu Lukaku, 21, is a major doubt for Belgiums World Cup opener against Algeria on June 17 after injuring his ankle in a friendly against Tunisia. Argentina and Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles believes that striker Lionel Messi, 26, is now happier playing for his country than Barcelona. England assistant coach Gary Neville had strong words for journalists after his walk on Rio de Janeiros Sao Conrado beach was disturbed. Frank Lampard believes Chelsea made a mistake by allowing his England team-mate Daniel Sturridge, 24, to join title rivals Liverpool for £12m in January 2013. Belgium captain Vincent Kompany, 28, organised a kick-about with young members of the countrys royal family when King Philippe came to visit the national squad ahead of their flight to Brazil . TRANSFER GOSSIP Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has laughed off speculation linking Arsenal with a £20m move for winger Lorenzo Insigne, 23. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected Real Madrids interest in signing Brazil midfielder Ramires, 27. Arsenal are lining up a move for Southampton right-back Calum Chambers, 19, after accepting Bacary Sagna, 31, will leave on a free transfer. Aston Villa are ready to renew their interest in Norwich midfielder Wes Hoolahan, with the 32-year-old Republic of Ireland star willing to move now Roy Keane has arrived at Villa Park. Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has revealed his £32m move to Chelsea is nearly complete in a TV interview. Manchester Uniteds move for Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, 19, is in doubt with Louis van Gaal looking at a move for Barcelonas Jordi Alba, 25. New promoted Queens Park Rangers are considering making Manchester United central defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, the highest paid player at the club with a salary of up to £80,000 a week. New Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy for the club to try to sign Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic, 30. OTHER GOSSIP Sir Alex Ferguson believes it was his ruthless streak that ensured his long years of success at Manchester United. Qatar will not be able to mount a legal challenge to FIFA if footballs governing body strips it of the right to stage the 2022 World Cup, having signed away any rights as part of the bidding process. Former Sunderland midfielder Francesc Arnau says his old Barcelona B team colleague Jordi Gomez, 29, can provide the creative spark for the Black Cats next season. AND FINALLY World football freestyle champion Sean Garnier amazed a Brazilian crowd by joining in a local five-a-side match disguised as an old man.
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 05:26:26 +0000
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