defender – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:41:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png defender – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Van Dijk Is A Special Defender – Konate https://www.theinfostride.com/van-dijk-is-a-special-defender-konate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/van-dijk-is-a-special-defender-konate/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:10:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407301 Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konate has come out to share his frustrations with playing alongside Virgil van Dijk. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Liverpool captain hogs all the limelight whenever they play together, and it’s crazy how many Man of the Match [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/van-dijk-is-a-special-defender-konate/feed/ 0 Trent Alexander-Arnold Is A Defender Who Hates Defending – Emmanuel Petit https://www.theinfostride.com/trent-alexander-arnold-is-a-defender-who-hates-defending-emmanuel-petit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trent-alexander-arnold-is-a-defender-who-hates-defending-emmanuel-petit/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:50:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400121 Liverpool defender, Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the worst in his position, Emmanuel Petit has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if Trent is a great footballer with technical ability and amazing passing vision, he is obviously a defender who hates [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trent-alexander-arnold-is-a-defender-who-hates-defending-emmanuel-petit/feed/ 0 Militao Is Out For The Season – Real Madrid https://www.theinfostride.com/militao-is-out-for-the-season-real-madrid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/militao-is-out-for-the-season-real-madrid/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:10:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393441 Real Madrid have come out to confirm that Eder Militao has suffered another anterior cruciate ligament injury. The club recently revealed that the Brazilian defender will undergo surgery in the coming days, and fans have been reacting. According to Real Madrid, tests carried out on the player showed a complete tear of the anterior cruciate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/militao-is-out-for-the-season-real-madrid/feed/ 0 Messi Is A Very Good Defender – Mascherano https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-is-a-very-good-defender-mascherano/ https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-is-a-very-good-defender-mascherano/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:10:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390825 Lionel Messi would have been one of the best defenders in the world if he opted for a career at the back, Javier Mascherano has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was actually impossible to get past the Argentine forward in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-is-a-very-good-defender-mascherano/feed/ 0 Smalling Is The Toughest Defender I’ve Ever Faced – Rasmus Hojlund https://www.theinfostride.com/smalling-is-the-toughest-defender-ive-ever-faced-rasmus-hojlund/ https://www.theinfostride.com/smalling-is-the-toughest-defender-ive-ever-faced-rasmus-hojlund/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:56:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350514 Atalanta striker, Rasmus Hojlund has come out to say that Chris Smalling is the best defender he has played against so far in his career. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Smalling from Roma is the one defender who has given him the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/smalling-is-the-toughest-defender-ive-ever-faced-rasmus-hojlund/feed/ 0 Defenders Suffer Against Dembele – Xavi https://www.theinfostride.com/defenders-suffer-against-dembele-xavi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/defenders-suffer-against-dembele-xavi/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:05:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340469 Barcelona forward, Ousmane Dembele is one of the best in the world, Xavi has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes Dembele has matured a lot since he joined the club, and he hopes to see him maintain his lethal form [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/defenders-suffer-against-dembele-xavi/feed/ 0 It Isn’t True That Trent Alexander-Arnold Is A Bad Defender – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/it-isnt-true-that-trent-alexander-arnold-is-a-bad-defender-klopp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/it-isnt-true-that-trent-alexander-arnold-is-a-bad-defender-klopp/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:23:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=333378 Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has come out to say that he believes Trent Alexander-Arnold should be an easy pick for England. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite his latest omission from Gareth Southgate’s team, Trent should be making the English national team [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/it-isnt-true-that-trent-alexander-arnold-is-a-bad-defender-klopp/feed/ 0 My Goal Celebration Was Created With My Friends – Diogo Dalot https://www.theinfostride.com/my-goal-celebration-was-created-with-my-friends-diogo-dalot/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-goal-celebration-was-created-with-my-friends-diogo-dalot/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:57:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308698 Manchester United defender, Diogo Dalot has come out to explain his new goal celebration which sees him put his fingers to his neck as if to check his own pulse. He recently revealed that it is simply a funny celebration he came up with and it involved a couple of friends in the national team. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-goal-celebration-was-created-with-my-friends-diogo-dalot/feed/ 0 World Class Koulibaly Can Be A Great Van Dijk Partner – Phil Babb https://www.theinfostride.com/world-class-koulibaly-can-be-a-great-van-dijk-partner-phil-babb/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:06:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245222 Liverpool should sign Napoli defender, Kaidou Koulibaly, according to Phil Babb. Phil believes there are still holes that need to be filled in the team that recently lifted the UCL and are set to lift the EPL title. Babb feels the Senegalese is a commanding CB and he would serve as the right man to [...]

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]]> Being A Defender Is Hard, Every Mistake Is Costly – Sokratis https://www.theinfostride.com/being-a-defender-is-hard-every-mistake-is-costly-sokratis/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:53:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244580 Arsenal defender, Sokratis Papastathopoulos has said defenders are not robots. The Greek centre back has been tagged not good enough for the Arsenal backline but he has come out to say that he will surely come good as soon as the team is confident again. According to him, playing out from the back has changed [...]

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]]> I Wanted A Defender To Win The Ballon d’Or – Ashley Cole https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wanted-a-defender-to-win-the-ballon-dor-ashley-cole/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:08:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243228 Chelsea legend, Ashley Cole has said he hopes that one day, a defender will win the Ballon d’Or again. However, according to him, it will be difficult in this era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi won 2019’s Ballon d’Or, seeing off competition from Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, who has been brilliant for [...]

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]]> I Want To Be The Best Defender In The World – Marquinhos https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-be-the-best-defender-in-the-world-marquinhos/ Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:41:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241737 Paris Saint-Germain player, Marquinhos has said he wants to be the best defender in the world. The Brazilian has spent 6 years in France since he signed from Roma and has been recognized as one of the best defensive players in this generation. However, Marquinhos does not want to be one of the best, but [...]

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]]> VAR Has Taken 4 Points From Arsenal – Sokratis https://www.theinfostride.com/var-has-taken-4-points-from-arsenal-sokratis/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:10:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239514 Arsenal defender, Sokratis has slammed the EPL’s use of VAR, because it has taken four points away from his club in the past week. The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace yesterday, but Sokratis believed he had scored the winner when he banged in the ball after his opponent failed to [...]

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]]> I Won’t Mind Playing As A CB For Manchester City – Gundogan https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-mind-playing-as-a-cb-for-manchester-city-gundogan/ Sun, 27 Oct 2019 01:04:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239375 Manchester City might experiece more centre-backs problems, but German midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan does not mind playing in that position if the need arises. Defenders like Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, and Nicolas Otamendi have all picked up injuries this season and the situation might get worse in weeks to come. Rodri and Fernandinho have played in [...]

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]]> Van Dijk Is The Complete Defender — Puyol https://www.theinfostride.com/van-dijk-is-the-complete-defender-puyol/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:18:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238777 Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk is “the complete defender,” according to Barca legend, Carles Puyol. He said it is fantastic for a special defender to get a well-deserved recognition. Puyol believes Van Dijk is one player that has followed in his footsteps and he has been a talisman for the Reds. His words, “Van Dijk [...]

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]]> I Will Not Buy A Defender In January – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-buy-a-defender-in-january-pep-guardiola/ Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:45:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237496 Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has said he is not thinking about buying a new defender in January to replace currently injured Aymeric Laporte. Laporte had surgery on his right knee during the international break with Pep saying he might be out for 6 months. After Kompany’s exit at the end of last season, City [...]

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]]> Racism Cannot Hurt Me – Evra https://www.theinfostride.com/racism-cannot-hurt-me-evra/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 02:23:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236577 Ex Manchester United, Patrice Evra has said racism must be kicked out like a “bad habit” but he has experienced a lot in his life to be affected by racist abuse. The former Manchester United, Juventus and Monaco left-back disclosed his retirement from football last week and has been looking back on his 20-year professional [...]

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]]> Manchester United Set To Sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka? https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-set-to-sign-aaron-wan-bissaka/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:51:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234676 Manchester United are presently holding advanced talks with Crystal Palace with the aim to agree on a fee for Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the English teenager indicated his desire to oin Old Trafford. The Red Devils bidded over £40m for the Palace player last month but it was rejected by the south London club. However, Manchester [...]

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]]> Barcelona Has Not Signed De Ligt – Jordi Mestre https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-has-not-signed-de-ligt-jordi-mestre/ Sun, 05 May 2019 02:07:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232096 Barcelona vice-president, Jordi Mestre is still insisting that there is no deal in place to bring Matthijs De Ligt to the club. De Ligt has been tipped to join a top club in the summer and Barcelona are looking like a likely destination. His words, “I don’t know why they’re saying this because [De Ligt] [...]

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]]> Never Write Chelsea Off – Cesar Azpilicueta https://www.theinfostride.com/never-write-chelsea-off-cesar-azpilicueta/ Fri, 03 May 2019 10:49:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231994 Chelsea defender, Cesar Azpilicueta has warned anyone who cares to listen that they should not underrate Chelsea as the season wraps up. He highlighted several instances where the London club was written off but they ended up bouncing back and shocking everyone. His words, “No one should write us off. We have shown this through [...]

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]]> Jordi Alba Extends Barcelona Contract https://www.theinfostride.com/jordi-alba-extends-barcelona-contract/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:24:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228069 Jordi Alba has put pen to paper on a new contract at Spanish club, Barcelona, extending his stay at the club until 2024. His fresh deal has increased his release clause from €150 million to €500m. This new contract and ensured all rumors linking him to Juventus and Manchester United have been shut down. The [...]

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]]> Is Victor Lindelof Now Used To The EPL? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-victor-lindelof-now-used-to-the-epl/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 07:25:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224678 The away end at Newcastle on Wednesday night bounced to the tune of the moment, a Manchester United version of The Stone Roses’ “Waterfall.” The song took off in Valencia last month, though the lyrics seemed out of sync with reality. Praising “Jose at the wheel,” asking “Tell me how good does it feel?” or [...]

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]]> Arsenal Players Dived Twice – Sean Dyche https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-players-dived-twice-sean-dyche/ Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:45:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223951 Burnley manager Sean Dyche accused Arsenal players of diving during the Gunners’ 3-1 win on Saturday in a long rant about decisions that went against his side — drawing a rebuke from Unai Emery who said coaches must show more respect toward the referee Dyche was fuming after the Premier League defeat at the Emirates, [...]

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]]> Chris Smalling Signs New Manchester United Contract https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-smalling-signs-new-manchester-united-contract/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:36:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223455 Chris Smalling has put pen to paper on a new three-and-a-half year contract with Manchester United. Smalling, 29, joined United from Fulham in 2010 and has made 307 appearances for the club, scoring 18 goals. He has penned a new deal through to the summer of 2022, with the option of an additional year. “This [...]

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]]> I Want To Be Called Up For France – Aymeric Laporte https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-be-called-up-for-france-aymeric-laporte/ Sun, 16 Dec 2018 01:53:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223395 Aymeric Laporte thinks his continued omission from the France squad by Didier Deschamps is down to “personal reasons.” After featuring 19 times at under-21 level, Laporte was first called into France’s senior side in March 2017, but is yet to win a cap for his country. Laporte has been a key part of Manchester City’s [...]

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]]> Is Jerome Boateng Worth €45 Million? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-jerome-boateng-worth-e45-million/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:33:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213368 Paris Saint-Germain are pushing ahead with their move for Jerome Boateng and Watford have made a late bid for Goncalo Guedes, a source close to the club have confirmed. A source recently said an agreement has already been reached with Boateng over a move to PSG after talks began prior to the start of the [...]

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]]> Marcos Rojo Set For Man Utd Exit? https://www.theinfostride.com/marcos-rojo-set-for-man-utd-exit/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 01:47:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213031 Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Everton target Marcos Rojo as Jose Mourinho is keen to offload him from Manchester United. According to reports, Marco Silva wants to bring Rojo to Goodison Park but the Toffees are facing stiff competition from PSG who just joined the bidding war with Marseille and Zenit St Petersburg. The [...]

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]]> Toby Alderweireld Wants Tottenham Exit – Report https://www.theinfostride.com/toby-alderweireld-wants-tottenham-exit-report/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 01:39:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213018 Toby Alderweireld is hoping to join Manchester United before the transfer window closes, according to reports in Belgium. Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a new central defender before the window shuts on Thursday and United have been in discussions with several targets, including Barcelona’s Yerry Mina and Leicester City’s Harry Maguire. But with Leicester [...]

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]]> Toby Alderweireld Wants Manchester United Move https://www.theinfostride.com/toby-alderweireld-wants-manchester-united-move/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:11:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=212787 Toby Alderweireld is hoping to join Manchester United before the transfer window closes, according to reports in Belgium. Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a new central defender before the window shuts on Thursday and United have been in discussions with several targets, including Barcelona’s Yerry Mina and Leicester City’s Harry Maguire. But with Leicester [...]

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]]> Bonucci Is A Great Professional – Gattuso https://www.theinfostride.com/bonucci-is-a-great-professional-gattuso/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:25:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211835 Gennaro Gattuso has said he hopes Leonardo Bonucci will stay amid reports the defender is keen on a return to Juventus after just one year with the club. Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with a move for Milan’s captain, who could be reunited with his former teammate Gianluigi Buffon in the French capital. Gattuso [...]

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]]> Trent Alexander-Arnold Is Young But Experienced – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/trent-alexander-arnold-is-young-but-experienced-klopp/ Sun, 22 Jul 2018 18:33:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211671 Jurgen Klopp has claimed he had to convince Jordan Henderson to go on holiday following England’s semifinal run at this summer’s World Cup and expects to be without him and Dejan Lovren for Liverpool’s Premier League opener against West Ham. Klopp said the former Sunderland midfielder needed some coaxing to take the time off. “It [...]

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]]> Luke Shaw Set To Quit Manchester United? https://www.theinfostride.com/luke-shaw-set-to-quit-manchester-united/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:26:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211134 Luke Shaw is prepared to walk away from Manchester United on a free transfer next summer if his first-team prospects at Old Trafford do not improve, sources have said. The 23-year-old is in the squad for the preseason tour of the United States and, according to sources, is hopeful of becoming Jose Mourinho’s first-choice left-back [...]

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]]> I’ve Been Playing With A Lot Of Good Players At Man Utd – Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/ive-been-playing-with-a-lot-of-good-players-at-man-utd-lindelof/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:43:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210867 Victor Lindelof has dismissed claims of him experiencing a turbulent season and insisted he learnt a lot from Jose Mourinho. The Swede didn’t have the best debut campaign in comparison to some of his teammates such as Romelu Lukaku or Nemanja Matic but wasn’t as poor as others either. Despite the excitement of United fans [...]

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]]> Arsenal Sign Sokratis Papastathopoulos https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-sign-sokratis-papastathopoulos/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:32:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210328 Arsenal have completed a deal for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos for an undisclosed fee. The Gunners reportedly paid around £16 million for the 30-year-old Greece international, who had a year left on his Dortmund contract and signs on a long-term deal. Papastathopoulos, who will wear the No. 5 shirt, becomes new head coach Unai [...]

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]]> Is Jack Wilshere An Arsenal Legend? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-jack-wilshere-an-arsenal-legend/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:34:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209188 Jack Wilshere has decided to leave Arsenal, ending a 17-year stint at his boyhood club after being told he wouldn’t be a prominent part of Unai Emery’s rebuilding process. Wilshere confirmed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he will not sign a new contract and that he was left with “no option but to [...]

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]]> Juventus Eye Patrick van Aanholt https://www.theinfostride.com/juventus-eye-patrick-van-aanholt/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:44:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208739 Juventus are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace’s Dutch defender Patrick van Aanholt, sources have SAID. The Italian champions have drawn up a list of replacements should they lose reported Manchester United target Alex Sandro this summer and Van Aanholt figures highly on their wanted list. Juventus have made left-sided defensive reinforcements one of [...]

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]]> Jerome Boateng Can Leave Bayern Munich – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge https://www.theinfostride.com/jerome-boateng-can-leave-bayern-munich-karl-heinz-rummenigge/ Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:31:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208593 Jerome Boateng is effectively up for sale at the World Cup after Bayern Munich supremo Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed Wednesday that the Brazil 2014 winner can leave the Bundesliga champions for the right price. “The idea is not out of this world and has been revealed to me by his advisor, so we know that the [...]

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]]> Dani Alves Will Be Fit Again As Soon As Possible – PSG https://www.theinfostride.com/dani-alves-will-be-fit-again-as-soon-as-possible-psg/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 21:26:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208284 Dani Alves went under the knife Tuesday for the injured knee that ruled him out of the World Cup, his club Paris Saint-Germain announced. The 35-year-old former Barcelona star Alves suffered knee ligament injuries on May 8 during the French Cup final, meaning Brazil lost a senior player with 107 international appearances for the World [...]

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]]> Firmino Is A Fantastic Person – Fabinho https://www.theinfostride.com/firmino-is-a-fantastic-person-fabinho/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:31:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207851 Fabinho hopes to follow the example of compatriot Roberto Firmino in not only adapting quickly to life in England but taking his game to the next level. “I’ve been following Liverpool for a few years, in particular since Firmino arrived,” he told LFC TV. “After he arrived here he was able to achieve higher development [...]

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]]> I Am A Versatile Player – Fred https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-a-versatile-player-fred/ Mon, 28 May 2018 01:33:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207525 Brazil midfielder, Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos has said he is aware of a “strong bid” from Manchester United, as he edges closer to a £52.5million move to Old Trafford. The 25-year-old player also admitted that a move to Manchester City fell through in the January window. Fred is due in England this weekend, when [...]

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]]> Alex Sandro To Join Manchester United? https://www.theinfostride.com/alex-sandro-to-join-manchester-united/ Mon, 28 May 2018 01:32:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207524 Amid interest from several big clubs, it begs the questions if Alex Sandro will remain at Juventus or leave this summer. In fact, the likes of Chelsea, PSG and Man Utd have shown their interest in the fullback. The former Porto man is not considered unsellable by Juventus, however, the Bianconeri are yet to receive [...]

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]]> Manchester City Did Very Well – Jones https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-did-very-well-jones/ Wed, 23 May 2018 19:57:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207200 Phil Jones has said Manchester United have added incentive to win the FA Cup because it would set up a Community Shield clash with Manchester City and give them the chance to put down an early marker ahead of next season. “It’s another good reason why we need to do that,” Jones said. “We’ve been [...]

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]]> Per Mertesacker Set For Academy Director Role At Arsenal https://www.theinfostride.com/per-mertesacker-set-for-academy-director-role-at-arsenal/ Tue, 15 May 2018 19:35:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206685 Arsenal have let a number of key backroom staff members go as they continue their biggest restructuring in two decades following Arsene Wenger’s departure. A club source confirmed that head of medical services Colin Lewin was told on Monday that he was losing his job after 23 years at the club, joining several other long-term [...]

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]]> Dani Alves Set To Miss The World Cupp https://www.theinfostride.com/dani-alves-set-to-miss-the-world-cupp/ Fri, 11 May 2018 21:29:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206489 Brazil’s Dani Alves will miss the World Cup, the country’s football federation confirmed on Friday, after the first-choice right-back suffered a knee injury while playing for Paris Saint-Germain this week. The Brazil international sustained the injury on Tuesday in the 80th minute of PSG’s win over third-tier club Les Herbiers in the Coupe de France [...]

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]]> You Substitute A Striker More than A Defender – Arsene Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/you-substitute-a-striker-more-than-a-defender-arsene-wenger/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:30:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203923 Arsene Wenger has said he often substituted Alexandre Lacazette this season because the France striker was “a bit less sharp” toward the end of games. The manager said the frequent substitutions were down to a number of factors but felt the striker’s levels dropped a bit later in games as he adjusted to the Premier [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Wants Hector Bellerin? https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-wants-hector-bellerin/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:43:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203431 Arsenal defender Bellerin is a Manchester United target. They registered an interest in the Spaniard two seasons ago, and are keeping tabs on him ahead of a possible summer move, according reports. With Arsenal facing a second successive season without Champions League football, it will be hard for them to keep hold of the 23-year-old [...]

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]]> Hector Bellerin Set To Join Manchester United? https://www.theinfostride.com/hector-bellerin-set-to-join-manchester-united/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:10:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203203 Arsenal defender Bellerin is a Manchester United target. They registered an interest in the Spaniard two seasons ago, and are keeping tabs on him ahead of a possible summer move, according reports. With Arsenal facing a second successive season without Champions League football, it will be hard for them to keep hold of the 23-year-old [...]

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]]> We Are Not Used To Losing – Stones https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-not-used-to-losing-stones/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:14:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200176 John Stones has said Manchester City’s players were “massively disappointed” after their quadruple hopes were ended by League One Wigan Athletic. “We felt we should have got something out of the game, or at least taken the game back to the Etihad. “That’s been cut short now, the run in all four competitions, which we [...]

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]]> I Am Pleased With The Way Everything Is Going For Me – Kevin De Bruyne https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-pleased-with-the-way-everything-is-going-for-me-kevin-de-bruyne/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:03:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199510 Kevin De Bruyne should be in contention for the Ballon d’Or if he brings success to Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola, asked whether he was a serious contender for the award, said: “No doubt. “He is not one game. It’s the whole season, every three days, playing that way every three games. [...]

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]]> We’ve Played The Season With No Left-Back – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-played-the-season-with-no-left-back-pep-guardiola/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:31:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198550 Pep Guardiola recently said it will be difficult to complete a deadline day deal for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. “Right now, it’s the same as [Alexis] Sanchez and Laporte, it’s not the place to talk about it,” Guardiola told a news conference when asked about Mahrez ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with West Bromwich [...]

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