SPORTS UPDATE WITH EMMAH ATAI: Louis van Gaal has confirmed that he will begin work at Manchester United on Wednesday. The 62-year-old, who guided Netherlands to third place in the 2014 World Cup, was named as David Moyes permanent successor in May, signing a three-year contract. On sad note though, Netherlands and Bayern Munich forward ,Arjen Robben, 30, has turned down an offer from Dutch boss Louis van Gaal to follow him to Manchester United this summer. Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger is hoping to complete the £3m signing of Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina, 25, from Nice this week. Chelsea have opened discussions about bringing Didier Drogba, 36, back to Stamford Bridge as a second choice striker and coach. Liverpool striker, Iago Aspas, 26, is set to join Sevilla on a season-long loan. Tottenhams summer transfer plans are on hold as midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 24, and defender Michael Dawson, 30, are reluctant to leave. Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu is convinced Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who is set to join Barca for £75m, will have his four-month ban for biting reduced, despite Fifa rejecting the 27-year-olds appeal. Meanwhile Barcas plans to publicly unveil Suarez in a presentation ceremony wont be allowed until his ban is over. Emmanuel Adebayor has been admitted to hospital after contracting malaria, Tottenham have confirmed. The Togo international, 30, was hospitalised after being diagnosed with a mild case of the virus and will now miss the clubs pre-season tour of North America. Adebayor will remain in England while his team-mates prepare for the 2014-15 season. LOCAL SPORTS: World and Olympic marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich had his pace tested but hung on to win the Great North 10km race in Gateshead yesterday, after seeing off late challenges from Matthew Hynes of England and Romania’s Marius Ionescu. Kiprotich crossed the finishing line in 29 minutes 39 seconds. KCCA FC coach, George Nsimbe has turned his focus to the CECAFA Kagame Cup to beef up his CV at the regional level.14 clubs are to compete in the two week annual championships which roll off at Amahoro and Nyamirambo Stadiums on August 8th and run up to 24th. #WorldCup Argentinas 1-0 World Cup final defeat after extra-time against Germany yesterday has lead to riots in Buenos Aires. Close to 60 people have been arrested, with at least 15 police officers sustaining injuries during the riots. Argentina icon, Diego Maradona feels Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball following his performances at the World Cup. The Barcelona star beat the likes of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez to the prestigious individual award after scoring four goals in seven performances at this summers tournament and guiding his team to the final, yet Maradona feels the 27-year-old only won it for commercial reasons. Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba ,21, was named the World Cups best young player. James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot, and Germanys Manuel Neuer won the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:33:56 +0000
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