he striker is sponsored by Puma, who also announced a partnership with Arsenal in January. Balotelli’s future at Milan has been thrown into doubt after President Silvio Berlusconi confessed it was still to be decided and Sky Sport Italia pundit Mario Giunta suggested: Arsenal are very interested in Balotelli and Arsene Wenger would do anything to bring him to London. Target: Reports in Italy suggest Puma could help Arsenal sign Mario Balotelli from AC Milan +8 Target: Reports in Italy suggest Puma could help Arsenal sign Mario Balotelli from AC Milan Balotelli could be about to return to England having left Manchester City last year +8 Balotelli could be about to return to England having left Manchester City last year This operation could be pushed forward by the technical sponsor, who Balotelli shares with Arsenal. To have Balotelli in the Premier League for Arsenal would be an important investment. Arsene Wenger has an admiration for Balotelli but remains keen on Mario Mandzukic of Bayern Munich, as first revealed in SportsmailOnline, and is watching him play for Croatia in the World Cup, although he is suspended for the opening game against Brazil. Another target, Alvaro Morata of Real Madrid, is in discussions over a possible move to Villarreal. Blade Harry could cut it for Tigers as Davies talks continue Hull City are showing interest in Sheffield United defender Harry Maguire and will open talks with Curtis Davies over a new contract. The 29-year-old Davies has been outstanding this season and that has attracted interest from Newcastle and Everton. It is a pivotal contract for Davies who has rebuilt his reputation under Steve Bruces tutelage after an inauspicious time at Aston Villa which was hampered by poor form and injury. Bruce has made a new centre-back his priority for the summer along with the signing of Jake Livermore. Tiger time? Sheffield Uniteds Harry Maguire is being tracked by Premier League Hull City +8 Tiger time? Sheffield Uniteds Harry Maguire is being tracked by Premier League Hull City Sportsmail reported last month that Crystal Palace have an interest in Livermore too but the player is keen to return to Hull if they can negotiate a suitable fee with Tottenham. That is not easy and will have a bearing on Bruces other targets Michael Dawson and Joleon Lescott. Dawson is keen to see whether he has a future at Tottenham first. Maguire, 21, has been the subject of two failed bids by Wolves and League One Sheffield United want more than the £2m that has been discussed so far. Pepe is too pricey for Napoli as Spaniard returns to Liverpool Napoli will struggle to take Pepe Reina back to Italy because of his wages. The Spaniard has returned to Liverpool and is waiting for talks with manager Brendan Rodgers about his future. Rodgers has been looking to bring in a second goalkeeper to give competition to Simon Mignolet and was looking at Swanseas Michel Vorm until the Welsh club valued him at £8m. Spot on: Pepe Reina saves a Balotelli penalty during his loan spell at Napoli this season +8 Spot on: Pepe Reina saves a Balotelli penalty during his loan spell at Napoli this season The belief is that Liverpool will look to strike a compromise and maybe subsidise Reinas departure to help him reach agreement with a new club over his salary. Atletico Madrid did hold an interest but have signed Miguel Moya from neighbours Getafe and may look at Petr Cech in negotiations with Chelsea over Thibaut Courtois. Arsenal have also been contacted although they have spoken to Cardiff about David Marshall too among several others. Ole eyes Dikgacoi with former Palace midfielder set to join Bluebirds Cardiff City are in discussions over a deal for South African midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi. The 29-year-old turned down a new contract at Crystal Palace and is a free agent. He is poised to sign for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will become the Norwegians fifth summer recruit. From Eagle to Bluebird: Kagisho Dikgacoi is poised to sign for Cardiff from Crystal Palace +8 From Eagle to Bluebird: Kagisho Dikgacoi is poised to sign for Cardiff from Crystal Palace Bouremouth have made a second bid for Coventry striker Callum Wilson after having a £1million offer turned down earlier this month. Millwall have made an improved offer for Halifax Town striker Lee Gregory. They had an initial bid of around £150,000 rejected for the 25-year-old. Joaos going nowhere for now as Atletico dig heels in Atletico Madrid are refusing to negotiate over the transfer of centre-back Joao Miranda insisting clubs meet his buy-out clause of £24.2million if they want to buy him. The Spanish champions are wary that coach Diego Simeone is growing frustrated at the sales taking place with Diego Costa and Filipe Luis heading to Chelsea with free agent Tiago. Midfielder Koke is also the subject of fevered interest but all interested parties are being referred to his buy-out clause of £48m. Tight grip: Atletico Madrid are keeping on to defender Joao Miranda (riight), pictured with Roberto Soldado, then of Valencia +8 Tight grip: Atletico Madrid are keeping on to defender Joao Miranda (riight), pictured with Roberto Soldado, then of Valencia Simeone wants to build on the success of last season but with his squad being dismantled to pay off debts he is concerned at what will be left. Miranda turns 30 in September and has reached an impasse in talks over a new contract. Manchester City, United and Barcelona have all shown an interest although United insist they have not made any offer. City have Eliaquim Mangala and Romas Mehdi Benatia at the top of their wishlist and will open talks with Porto over a deal for Mangala after the World Cup despite his public declaration of love for Chelsea and also admitting he was partial to United. Atletico meanwhile are considering Mateo Musacchio of Villarreal to replace Miranda should he eventually go. Its no Shaw thing but United are still Luke-ing to Saints star Manchester United remain determined to conclude a deal for Luke Shaw. The final sign off has been delayed while Southampton search for a new manager. The south coast club are keen to get the optimum price should they sell their players after initially intimating that around £27m would be enough. They are also looking at options of players in return although may struggle to attract some as they continue to lose their own big names. Arsenal remain keen on Morgan Schneiderlin and Calum Chambers and Liverpool will re-package a bid for Adam Lallana but will only go so far. Dejan Lovren, Dani Osvaldo, Victor Wanyama and Jay Rodriguez are also looking to leave. Saint is no Devil, yet: Southampton and England left-back Luke Shaw remains a target of Manchester United +8 Saint is no Devil, yet: Southampton and England left-back Luke Shaw remains a target of Manchester United Will Pape put pen to paper at Loftus Road? Pape Souare is being considered by Queens Park Rangers as they weigh up potential recruits for left-back. The Senegal international who figured for his country at the Olympics currently plays for Lille in France. The 24-year-old has also had a spell on loan at Reims. Souare was linked with Arsenal earlier this season after their scouts watched several Lille games. Arsene Wenger was also asking for reports on Belgian starlet Divock Origi, 19, who plays up front at Lille. English trio continue to chase Fabregas with Chelsea deal near Despite the protestations to the contrary, Cesc Fabregass camp maintain there is an interest from Manchester United and Manchester City in the 27-year-old. Barcelona are letting people know that a deal to Chelsea is close. Their understanding is that United are keen on Arturo Vidal of Juventus but if they fail to make a breakthrough there would return for Fabregas while Citys interest would only be firmed up if Yaya Toure pushed for a move to Paris St Germain - something Toures father dismissed on Wednesday. Deal done? Cesc Fabregas is said to be nearing a move to Chelsea, although both Manchester clubs remain keen +8 Deal done? Cesc Fabregas is said to be nearing a move to Chelsea, although both Manchester clubs remain keen Either way the clock would seem to be ticking on any Manchester bid and Fabregass wife Daniella Semaan is understood to favour London for family reasons. Al Arabi are the latest club to express interest in Xavi at Barcelona. Manchester City and David Beckhams Miami franchise have also made outline proposals to the 34-year-old as he considers his next move. Charleys got the Edge as he signs up to World Football agency Everton youngster Charley Edge has signed up to Monaco-based agency World Football. The promising 17-year-old from Aberystwyth is a Wales U17 international and joined Everton at 14 after initially signing with Swansea then Stoke City. He can play across the front line and has caught the eye with performances for the clubs U18s. Quick, with a good left foot, Edge has drawn comparisons with a young Ryan Giggs in his style and lists Steven Pienaar as his favourite first team player at Goodison. More... 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Find out now More top stories Bing Site Web Enter search term: Search Like Daily Mail Sport Follow @MailSport Follow Daily Mail +1 Daily Mail Sport Free bet SPORTS BIG HITS World Cup Big Head the turtle, a Rooney goal and an England win on penalties Ten things youre about to see that have never been witnessed at a World Cup before Brazil youngsters International bright young things set to shine in Brazil Heres 10 players you might not know too much about but who were expecting big things from Selfie time: Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez pose for a pic ahead of their World Cup opening ceremony performance Songbird and a Pitbull ready for big kick-off Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull tweeted a selfie ahead their performance at the World Cup opening ceremony From flop to World Cup: Jo signed for Manchester City for £18m and struggled but is in the Brazil squad No ordinary Jo! From £18m City flop to World Cup star (maybe) Much-maligned former Manchester City striker Jo could be set to face Croatia tonight Spectacle: Sportmail reviews the last four World Cup opening matches from 1998-2010 From Tshabalalas screamer against Mexico to Scotlands heartbreak in Paris We take a trip down memory lane for the best World Cup openers I know you! A fan and Ronaldinho look-alike invaded the pitch as Argentina trained at Belo Horizonte Messi and Co see the funny side of pitch invasion by Ronaldinho look-alike at training Argentinas training session on Wednesday was interrupted MORE SPORTS HITS World Cup sweepstake kit for Brazil 2014 World Cup sweepstake - your essential kit for the big one in Brazil Get yourself ready for the World Cup with our sweepstake kit. Its a fun way to follow the action Gary Neville revealed tactics Has Neville let slip how England will keep the ball away from Italy? Three Lions coach Gary Neville inadvertently offered a glimpse of his training notes Englands weather worries pale in insignificance behind Italy and Germany Feeling hot, hot, hot! England should stop moaning though, its Italy and Germany who will be sweltering We reveal who faces the sweatiest test in Brazil Hard at work: Theo Walcott has been stepping up his recovery from the knee injury which has kept him out of Englands World Cup squad this summer Walcott worth the weight as Arsenal winger steps up training Englands forgotten man Theo Walcott is battling back from the injury that ruined his World Cup Andy Murray won his first match with Amelie Mauresmo as coach Murray off to winning start with Mauresmo Andy Murray strolled past Paul-Henri Mathieu in his first match since appointing Amelie Mauresmo as coach Anders Lindegaard Shes a keeper! United stopper Lindegaard marries model girlfriend Man United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has married Swedish model Misse Beqiri in Mauritius Argentina legend Diego Maradona features in our World Cup Golden Years GOLDEN YEARS - WORLD CUP SPECIAL Hand of God, Gazzas tears and even Archie Gemmill dribbles his way into our collection of iconic images... Enjoy Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney team up in new animated Nike film Neymar, Ronaldo and chiselled-chin Rooney can save football... Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney have joined forces for a new ad PUFF_ronaldo_dancing01.jpg Twinkle toes Ronaldo puts his dancing shoes on at Portugal training He wears SEVEN but does he deserve a higher mark for his moves? Watch the video Sharapova Sharapova hops on the London Underground after seeing boyfriend Dimitrov beat Ward Maria Sharapova posted a picture of herself travelling in the capital On stage: Brazilian presenter Fernanda Lima with Sepp Blatter (right) at the FIFA Congress Blatter under fire from English football as Dyke blasts FIFA president Greg Dyke took a stand against Sepp Blatter... but the FIFA president had his eyes elsewhere Turtle tipster: Big Head the loggerhead turtle is backing Brazil to beat Croatia in the World Cup opener Brazil tipped for World Cup glory... by Big Head The animal oracle predictions have begun, with Brazil getting a vote of confidence from its chosen turtle tipster PREVIEW-Becks-Miami-Stadium-v2.jpg Beckhams plan for waterfront football stadium rejected The bid suffered a setback on Tuesday when the city of Miami rejected his plan Stars and their cars Revved up for the World Cup - its stars and their cars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi live life in the fast lane - just check out their wheels PUFF-ana-ivanovic.jpg Ivanovic beats Barthel to continue preparations for tilt at SW19 Ana Ivanovics winning start to the grass-court season gave rise to hopes for Wimbledon PUFF-Germany.jpg Its Lukas Podol-ski! Germany stars get World Cup pep talk The German team got some motivation help from explorer and adventurer Mike Horn PUFF-Fabregas-Costa.jpg Chelsea targets Fabregas and Costa in training for Spain Spain got its first taste of what the World Cup has in store after 1,000 people braved the cold Roberto Martinez Martinez and Van Nistelrooy watch Holland training session Roberto Martinez and Ruud Van Nistelrooy were interested observers in Rio PUFF-Panettiere-Klitschko.jpg Wladimir Klitschko holidays in St Tropez with knockout fiancee Wladimir Klitschko has taken a break from punching people in the face to take a holiday Join the gang: Heston Blumenthal has become te latest celebrity to become an owner at the Highclere stable Heston Blumenthal becomes latest celebrity to own horses at Highclere racing stable Chef Heston Blumenthal is the latest familiar name to join the list Mario Balotelli Balotelli puts a ring on it as Fanny says yes to marrying Italy striker Mario Balotelli broke off his preparations for Saturdays England game to get engaged Twins? Savage sports flowing blonde locks just like his wife Sarah Savage has a blonde moment as pundit almost misses flight after taking wifes passport to airport Robbie Savage was on his way to the World Cup Bardsley Bardsley ties the knot with former glamour model Tanya Robinson Stokes Phil Bardsley got married on Saturday before jetting off to Los Angeles on honeymoon High fliers! Ezequiel Lavezzi posted a group selfie of Argentina stars on their plane to Brazil Messi plays down Argentinas chances of winning the World Cup Argentina left for Brazil on Monday trying to temper the sky-high expectations that await Blog from Brazil Willian could never beat Oscar... Scolari doesnt turn when it comes to his favourites BLOG FROM BRAZIL: Joe Callaghan brings us the latest from the hosts Oxlade-Chamberlain Pray for The Ox! England star gives Hodgson a boost Oxlade-Chamberlain stepped up his recovery from a knee ligament injury in training SAMBA! England players Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge with Brazilian dancers in Rio England arrive in Brazil under protection but still dancing to the rhythm of a samba beat MMATT BARLOW: Guns, shanties and a super sub... England are here! Podo puff Happy birthday! Ozil, Podolski and a group of dancers celebrate Kloses big day Miroslav Klose stood out as he celebrated his birthday in unusual style PUFF-Colback.jpg Colback move to Newcastle has left a bitter taste in Sunderland mouths Sunderland have hit out at Jack Colback after he joined their rivals Indication: Semann (right) posted this picture with Messis partner (left), saying: Ill miss you Fabregas girlfriend spills beans on Chelsea-bound mans move by telling Messis partner Ill miss you Gerard Pique let the cat out of the bag last week Say cheese: Lewis Hamilton (second right) photobombed Nico Rosbergs (second left) photo with two fans Hamilton photobombs Rosberg as Mercedes team-mates cool feud Lewis Hamiltons feud with Nico Rosberg appeared to be forgotten about on Sunday Jack Wilshere of England poses during the official FIFA World Cup 2014 portrait session England World Cup squad portraits: Three Lions pose ahead of campaign in Brazil Steven Gerrard and Co have posed for official World Cup portraits Daniel Sturridge is mobbed on the beach Sturridge, Smalling and Welbeck hit the beach after England touch down in Rio de Janiero The England trio wasted no time in their bid to acclimatise Holland Dutch in meltdown? Days before Holland collide with Spain, Robben clashes with Martins Indi Arjen Robben reacted angrily to a tough tackle Ronaldo Ronaldo and Irina Shayk attend Cottos fight against Martinez Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Irina Shayk were in attendance on Saturday in New York Together: Borini and ONeill arrive at the Steven Gerrard Testimonial Gala Dinner together Borini scores again as Liverpool striker asks model girlfriend Erin ONeill to marry him It seems everything is falling into place for Fabio Borini Murs Charity match? Jose takes out Olly Murs during Soccer Aid After watching popstar Murs run riot, Mourinho decided to take matters into his own hands Tweet of death: Jagielkas pitch-side selfie, posted to twitter, caused something of a social media storm Jagielka wont be tweeting during the World Cup after Tweet of Death selfie Phil Jagielka wont be posting more messages during England games Maria Sharapova poses with French Open trophy as she celebrates victory Maria Sharapova posed with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen at the Eiffel Tower on Sunday wed Ljungberg puts aside old rivalry as Arsenal legend ties the knot with SPURS fan Foster Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg married on Saturday Amelie Mauresmo will help Murray by bringing him a female perspective The French woman has pledged that she will try to bring a female touch to Murrays coaching Message: Argentina players held up a banner saying The Falklands are Argentine before their 2-0 friendly win over Slovenia on Saturday England stars told not to mention Falklands after Argentina held banner before win England players have been ordered not to stoke up the dispute Glory days: Former England striker Gary Lineker proudly shows off his Golden Boot from the 1986 World Cup GARY LINEKER EXCLUSIVE: Roy must attack... England will need plenty of goals Lee Clayton speaks exclusively to England legend Gary Lineker Chiles EDGE OF THE BOX: Chiles and ITV team get on a sweat during delay I suppose you could call it good preparation, in the end. Not necessarily for England, but for ITV From the Telstar to the Brazuca via the farce of the Jabulani... how the World Cup ball has developed through the years Telstar to Brazuca via the farce of the Jabulani... the history of the World Cup ball Sportsmail takes a look at how the World Cup ball has evolved Wedding Day: Chemmy Alcott, left, married at Syon House in West London on Friday British slalom star Alcott gets married... complete with skis A pair of skis took pride of place at downhill slalom star Chemmy Alcotts wedding Shakira The ladies behind the legends: Meet the squad of the top 23 WAGs who will be supporting their men at the World Cup Your brilliant guide to the oh-so beautiful game... Opposites: Team-mates will become enemies at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil Not you again! Suarez vs Sturridge, Aguero vs Dzeko... but who else? We take a look at the top 10 clashes between club-mates when their countries meet in Brazil Reus Reus the latest star OUT of the World Cup... and Everton reject Mustafi is called up Yet another world star has been ruled out of the competition Memory: Bebeto put this photo on Instagram to show his celebration 20 years on from the 1994 World Cup If you dont want to feel old, look away now as Bebeto remembers 94 Bebeto recreated baby celebration with the son he paid tribute to after scoring... HES NOW 20 Brazil vs Argentina Brazil vs Argentina... coming to a World Cup final near you Luiz Felipe Scolari has projected that Argentina will be the opponents for his Brazil side on July 13 Andy Murray turns football manager as British No 1 picks starting XI of tennis players Nadal on the wing, Novak just behind and no room for Federer... As World Cup fever reaches Roland Garros, find out who Andy Murray names in his select XI Rachel Riley predication Countdown to World Cup hots up as brainbox Riley shares her predictions (and shows off her football skills in England shirt) A Beautiful Mind... Armchair: Emmanuel Adebayor will be watching the World Cup from afar Taking it easy, Manu? Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor may have missed out on the World Cup, but it doesnt appear to bother the Tottenham striker Departure: Wesley Sneijder (left) poses with wife Yolanthe as the Holland squad head to Brazil Sneijder says his goodbyes as Holland begin Brazil adventure Hollands World Cup squad were all smiles as they prepared to board the plane to Brazil Neymar Neymar, Marcelo and Hulk pumped up for World Cup after gym Brazil look fit to kick off their campaign in seven days time judging by their selfie Relaxing: Michael Carrick in Ibiza with his wife Lisa but the midfielder could be called back Carrick relaxes in Ibiza despite prospect of late call-up for Brazil Manchester United midfielders summer could be about to get a lot more hectic Deal: Philippe Senderos has joined Aston Villa on a two-year deal to become their first summer signing Senderos signs for Villa before flying out to World Cup with Switzerland Aston Villa have wrapped up a deal to sign Philippe Senderos x REVEALED: England stars most at danger of burnout in World Cup These are the players who have covered most ground last season in the Premier League Flintoff Flintoff bowled for 16 after taking two wickets for Lancashire seconds Andrew Flintoff continued his Lancashire comeback ahead of Fridays Roses clash Memories: Leiva accompanied the video with a caption saying: Reminding my childhood Lucas Leiva shows his skills on horseback... as he lassos a cow Liverpool and Brazils midfield ace showed off a bizarre way to prepare for the World Cup The future: Liverpools plans for Anfield will see the capacity grow to almost 60,000 Liverpool submit plans to expand Anfield into 58,800 seater stadium in time for 2016-17 season Liverpool have submitted plans to expand Anfield by almost 15,000 New signing: David Villa poses with a Melbourne City shirt after completing his loan move Villa lined up for loan spell in Melbourne... one day after being unveiled as New York Citys first player! David Villa is set for a short loan later this year Resistance movement: Kyle Eastmond runs while dragging weights behind him as England keep up their strength ahead of the first Test England run the hard yards ahead of All Blacks clash Englands coaches are confident that Ben Youngs can thrive on a return to the starting XV Preparation: New Zealand look hell-bent on seeing off a weakened England side New Zealand put through paces ahead of clash with England New Zealand look determined to teach a lesson to a weakened England side Adrian Chiles mistakenly welcomes viewers to Rio ahead of Englands friendly in Miami Chiles mistakenly welcomes viewers to Rio ahead of Englands friendly in Miami England will be hoping to get off to a better start at the World Cup Formation: They call it the beautiful game for a reason as the German dance group pose The beautiful game! German dancers strut their stuff for World Cup The German World Cup Dance Team have been preparing for the big kick-off in their own way PREVIEW-Madrid-Pink-Kit.jpg Real Madrid unveil pink away kit and traditional white home strip The European champions have unveiled their brand new pink away kit PLAY NOW TO WIN! FOOTBALL JACKPOT Goal Play Britains best acca FREE £10 BET Free £10 bet Totally FREE tenner at Coral BRAZIL 2014 Coral money back offer Money back if Brazil or Argentina to win World Cup WORLD CUP 2014 Spain World Cup Who do you think will win in Brazil? Todays headlines Most Read Confident: Big Head the turtle says Brazil are going to win the World Cup 10 things you will see at World Cup for first time... from Big Head the turtle to goal-line technology to... Time to shine: Chelsea fans will be eager to watch Christian Atsu in action for Ghana this summer 10 young stars (you might not have heard of) who can light up the World Cup in Brazil Room with a view: Portugals Joao Moutinho posted a picture of his personalised hotel room to Twitter Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal team-mates given personalised World Cup hotel rooms Recovering: But Luis Suarez may not feature against England next week in Sao Paolo Luis Suarez could be rested by Uruguay for England World Cup clash as they fear rushing striker back from... Set to stay? Real Sociedads president says Carlos Vela wants to stay rather than returning to Arsenal Arsenal close to sealing £3.5m deal for Carlos Vela... despite striker telling Real Sociedad he wishes to... Our jokers: England stars Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge in high spirits during training in Rio Wayne Rooney: Ive never had Paul Scholes phone number and hes never had mine... his criticism was very... Ready to go: Cook with Sri Lanka captain Angelo Matthews ahead of the two-Test series England vs Sri Lanka live - follow the first day of the first Test at Lords Prolific: Eduardo has scored 29 goals in 63 internationals for Croatia and could be the difference tonight Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic are better than Brazils midfield... plus five other reasons why Croatia can... Repeat performance? Englishman Justin Rose is hoping to retain his US Open crown at Pinehurst US Open golf - LIVE: Follow all the first round action from Pinehurst as favourite Rory McIlroy looks to win... Young Lion: Raheem Sterling is the only teenager in Roy Hodgsons England squad England can march on as group winners... but not if Roy plays Lallana, Barkley, Sterling and the Ox - that... Smile: After watching the first game at Rafael and Fabios house, Ferdinand will work as a pundit for BBC Rio Ferdinand plans to watch the World Cup at former Manchester United team-mates Rafael and Fabios... World Cup air miles World Cup air miles: USA will travel over 10,000 compared with Belgiums 1,368, while England are middle of... Settling in: Mauricio Pochettino conducted his first interview as Tottenham manager in English Mauricio Pochettino speaks for the first time as Tottenham boss... and its in English! Relaxed: Wayne Rooney says he is more concerned about the team than individual accolades Cristiano Ronaldo is motivated by personal glory but Im all about winning as a team, says Wayne Rooney La Roja: Juan Mata (right) is hoping the Spanish squad can defend their World Cup crown Juan Mata hoping Spain can summon spirit of 2010 World Cup win to keep their crown in Brazil image001.png BBC and ITV World Cup pundits teams are packed full of legends... but who would win in a fantasy... Dancing for joy: South Africa players celebrate Tshabalalas (second left) goal at the Soccer City Stadium World Cup opening matches: From Brazils win against Scotland to Siphiwe Tshabalala screamer versus... Super six: Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand, Lineker, Thierry Henry, Gabby Logan and Alan Hansen BBC and ITV battle for Brazilian gold as World Cup screen test begins on Thursday Nice said... Fred MARTIN KEOWN: Brazil will keep it on the straight and narrow against Croatia I know you! A fan and Ronaldinho look-alike invaded the pitch as Argentina trained at Belo Horizonte Lionel Messi and Co see the funny side of pitch invasion by Ronaldinho look-alike as Brazil fans boo... MORE HEADLINES Season at glance Live tables Fixtures Scores Team P GD Pts 1 Manchester City 38 65 86 2 Liverpool 38 51 84 3 Chelsea 38 44 82 4 Arsenal 38 27 79 5 Everton 38 22 72 6 Tottenham Hotspur 38 4 69 7 Manchester United 38 21 64 8 Southampton 38 8 56 9 Stoke City 38 -7 50 10 Newcastle United 38 -16 49 11 Crystal Palace 38 -15 45 12 Swansea City 38 0 42 13 West Ham United 38 -11 40 14 Sunderland 38 -19 38 15 Aston Villa 38 -22 38 16 Hull City 38 -15 37 17 West Bromwich Albion 38 -16 36 18 Norwich City 38 -34 33 19 Fulham 38 -45 32 20 Cardiff City 38 -42 30 More tables SPORTS EDITORS SIX OF THE BEST SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Roy, here is how to fire up England to blitz Italy... Surprise them, take risks, pick a team to score goals, and play Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley MARTIN KEOWN: Brazil will keep it on the straight and narrow against Croatia MARTIN SAMUEL: Brazils mission for the World Cup... save the beautiful game so we forget the rest MATT LAWTON: Neymar is the star of the World Cup as Luis Felipe Scolari hits the glory trail with Brazil NASSER HUSSAIN: Sam Robson and Gary Ballance have been picked to win Test matches, not to do circus tricks for Englands exciting new brand JEFF POWELL: Brazil may have drummers and dancers... but the samba will nation have to go some to beat the fantastic frenzy of Argentina in 1978 LATEST SPORT COLUMNS Clive SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Roy, here is how to fire up England to blitz Italy... Surprise them, take risks, pick a team to score goals, and play Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley NASSER HUSSAIN: Sam Robson and Gary Ballance have been picked to win Test matches, not to do circus tricks for Englands exciting new brand CHARLES SALE: UEFA critics hit out at Sepp Blatters £16m FIFA history film United Passions MARTIN SAMUEL: Roy Hodgson will pray for a fit Danny Welbeck - the man he thinks can stop tormentor Andrea Pirlo ASH WEDNESDAY: Englands young stars have the talent... now they must make it happen on the worlds biggest stage (just as Ozil, Muller and Khedira did back in 2010) WORLD OF GOLF: Pinehurst is a great course with a US Open legacy both tragic and mysterious MAD DOG ON MONDAY: Wayne Rooney will help England stop Andrea Pirlo, but Adam Lallana doesnt make my starting XI against Italy RIO FERDINAND: England can land a Brazil showdown... IF they get out of their group GRAHAM HUNTER: Spain are past it, say the critics, but they will never give up with Xavi and Iker Casillas in their ranks PATRICK COLLINS: Dont worry about the patriot games and let Rooney get on with the football, Roy... the passion will take care of itself STUART BROAD: Anyone comparing Jos Buttler run-out to not walking is very naive FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Mario Balotelli and Loic Remy to team up at Arsenal, Cesc Fabregas will be wooed by Chelseas World Cup stars and Thomas Ince heads to Hull JONATHAN McEVOY: McLaren contact Lewis Hamilton about possible reunion NICO ROSBERG COLUMN: When there are awkward moments, Lewis Hamilton and I discuss them and then we move on... SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mike Brown will be targeted by New Zealand and Englands world-class full back must keep his cool in the heat of the battle PAUL NEWMANS WORLD OF CRICKET: Jos Buttlers shabby Mankad run out means sparks will fly when England face Sri Lanka in first Test at Lords DEREK LAWRENSONS WORLD OF GOLF: Matt Fitzpatrick signing brings new dawn for Chubby Chandler JEFF POWELL: Carl Froch could fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr in Las Vegas in November MARTIN SAMUEL: Raheem Sterling needs to start, Roy... England have a long-standing mistrust of talent that needs to end NASSER HUSSAIN: Super-fit Andrew Flintoff will be good for the game and hes in it for the long haul PAUL NEWMANS WORLD OF CRICKET: Michael Vaughan and Stuart Broad dont think its quite right but is it time for England to embrace the doosra? JEFF POWELL: George Groves aiming to drive Carl Froch to distraction but Cobra vows to win mind games as epic Wembley battle looms NEIL ASHTON: Mauricio Pochettino is Daniel Levys latest boss at Tottenham... but Spurs dont have a plan and they must remember theyre no bigger than Aston Villa or Sunderland SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Sending under-strength England squad to New Zealand is biggest cock-up since Tour from Hell JAMIE REDKNAPP: Gareth Bale is the heir to Cristiano Ronaldos throne as the best in the world MailOnline iPad app FOOTBALLERS FOOTBALL COLUMN ARCHIVE Happy days: Matt Taylor is pleased with West Hams form MATT TAYLOR: West Ham midfielder PETER ODEMWINGIE - Stoke striker DANNY HIGGINBOTHAM: Gibraltar defender RAY PARLOUR: Ex-Arsenal midfielder PETER TAYLOR - Gillingham boss LEON OSMAN - Everton midfielder GRAHAM WESTLEY - Stevenage boss MICHEL VORM - Swansea goalkeeper CHARLIE IANSON - Elche defender GRAHAM KAVANAGH - Carlisle boss BENITO CARBONE: Former Wednesday striker RICHARD LEE - Brentford goalkeeper LOUIS SAHA - Former Fulham and United striker MARK NOBLE: West Ham midfielder JASON EUELL: Charlton coach TOMASZ KUSZCZAK: Brighton goalkeeper STEVE HARPER: Hull goalkeeper MICHAEL JOHNSON - Former Derby defender CLINT HILL - QPR defender DEAN LEWINGTON - MK Dons defender MARTIN GRAY - Darlington boss JUSTIN EDINBURGH: Tottenham stalwart MATT JARVIS: West Ham winger MARTIN ALLEN - ex-Gillingham boss KEITH ANDREWS - Brighton midfielder KEVIN LISBIE - Leyton Orient striker PAUL ROBINSON - Blackburn keeper PETER ODEMWINGIE - Cardiff striker FRANK McPARLAND - Liverpool director MARCUS GAYLE: Staines Town manager CLARKE CARLISLE - ex-PFA chairman MICHAEL JOHNSON - Football League expert GRANT HOLT - Wigan striker EMMANUEL PETIT - Arsenal legend GEORGE ELOKOBI: Wolves midfielder SERGIO TORRES - Crawley midfielder ALAN WRIGHT - Southport boss BRYAN ROBSON - Former England captain STEVE MORISON - Millwall striker DANNY MURPHY - Former pro turned pundit GARY TAYLOR-FLETCHER - Leicester forward VICTOR WANYAMA - Southampton midfielder AHMED ELMOHAMADY - Hull midfielder PAULO SOUSA - Maccabi Tel-Aviv boss BRYAN HUGHES - ex-Birmingham star IAN RUSH - Liverpool legend NATHAN ELLINGTON - ex-Wigan forward ROBBIE FOWLER - ex-Liverpool striker HOWARD WEBB - FIFA referee JORDI CRUYFF - Maccabi Tel Aviv manager GRAHAM STACK - Barnet goalkeeper SEBASTIEN BASSONG - Norwich captain UGO EHIOGU - Spurs coach PETER SCHMEICHEL: Ex-United goalkeeper TREVOR SINCLAIR - Ex-England winger SPORTSMAIL HALL OF FAME Good and bad: Keane lifting trophies, driving on against Juve, squaring up to Vieira and walking the dog Roy Keane: Hes always spoken his mind but on the pitch his feet did the talking - this all-action hero could do everything (including taming Vieira) Zinedine Zidane: He was God, the King, the Master, a man for the big occasion - however, therell always be a butt Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Heptathlons original Golden Girl who became the First Lady of track and field Steffi Graf: Germanys golden girl was queen of the court and the greatest sportswoman who ever lived Ronaldo: The assassin who made you smile as he ruled the world and scored goals for fun Sam Tomkins: The Superman of Super League who lifted an entire sport Sir Steve Redgrave: The British Bulldog who refused to lose and who set the gold standard for our Olympians George Best: Confident, fast, fearless, the most gifted star to grace British football Michael Johnson: A record-breaker who owned the track and was so special he could even pull off those golden spikes Diego Maradona: He had the Hand of God and a divine left foot and was perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time Richie McCaw: The All Blacks most decorated captain who is one of the true rugby greats Desert Orchid: Glorious grey who won the hearts of the nation Ayrton Senna: Master of the track who lived life on the edge and whose shadow still hangs over F1 Tiger Woods by Derek Lawrenson... the man who ripped up the record books to elevate golf to new heights Muhammad Ali by Jeff Powell... The worlds greatest in and out of the ring Seb Coe by Matt Lawton... from Olympics glory to running London 2012, why hes Britains Golden Boy Graham Gooch by Nasser Hussain... he was the best cricketer I ever played with Roger Federer by Mike Dickson... the tennis legend is the first into our Hall of Fame
Posted on: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:21:25 +0000
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