MAVHARIVHARI (Rumours) & INTERNATIONAL UPDATES • Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after suffering a broken vertebra in his sides win over Colombia. Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed the news to Brazilian TV after the Barcelona star underwent further tests in a Fortaleza hospital. • Germany boss Joachim Low praises Per Mertesackers attitude after dropping the 29-year-old Arsenal defender from the starting XI for the World Cup quarter-final victory over France. • Germany defender Mats Hummels says the next dream has become reality after his goal earns his country a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. • Barcelona are yet to reach an agreement with Liverpool over the signing of Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 27, with a deal not expected until next week. • Former Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole, 33, is in talks with Serie A side Roma about a two-year deal. • Tottenham and Arsenal are both interested in Netherlands World Cup centre-back Joel Veltman, 22. • Veltmans fellow Netherlands defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, interests Newcastle and Manchester United. • Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 30, says he needs to speak to Schalke after being linked with Liverpool. • France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 24, is so confident of leaving Southampton this summer he has told his St Marys team-mates he will not return after the World Cup. • QPR manager Harry Redknapp is considering a move for former Arsenal striker Eduardo, 31. • Chelsea have made a move for 24-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos, a target for Real Madrid. • Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, says he does not have to prove himself as a footballer. • Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn believes Evertons Tim Howard, 35, can continue playing in the Premier League into his 40s. • Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva questions criticism of fellow Brazilian David Luiz after the Paris St-Germain defenders brilliant free-kick in the World Cup victory over Colombia, tweeting: And a few people Say David Luiz isnt a good player ... what a goal my friend @DavidLuiz_4. • England coach Gary Neville enjoys the early tempo of the Brazil v Colombia quarter-final. First 25 mins of this game a joy to watch! Speed of play fantastic. • Some England supporters at the World Cup quarter-final between Germany and France painted their faces with the German flag and held up a banner intended for England manager Roy Hodgson that read: Look what youve done to us Roy. • Jose Pekerman believes Colombia made a statement at the World Cup despite seeing their dreams dashed by hosts Brazil in the quarter-finals.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 04:22:57 +0000
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