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Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender David Luiz, is wanted by Brazilian side Flamengo. The 34-year old is a free agent after leaving the Gunners at the end of last season, with the Gunners decided not to renew his contract. Luiz began his senior career in Brzil with Vittoria before heading to Europe to Benfica. He subsequently had two spells with ...

Whilst barely remembered now, few men can have created more headlines around the world for one incident than Chile goalkeeper Roberto Rojas, often known as the Condor for the way he swooped and dived around his goalmouth. At the time, the image of Rojas prone on the floor bleeding caused shock waves around the world, until photographer’s stills of the ...

Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian teenager Kayky, although he will not join up with his new employers until next year when he turns 18. The 17-year-old who currently plays for Fluminense has drawn comparisons with Neymar, and was also wanted by Liverpool, Shakhtar Donetsk and several clubs in Spain. However, City have stolen a march on their ...

Bruno Fernandes – known simply as Bruno in Brazil – was a goalkeeper with a growing reputation. He had captained Flamengo to the top of the league, was tipped to make the Brazil national squad for the 2014 World Cup, and there was speculation linking him to a big money move to Europe with AC Milan. However, in 2013 his ...

The agent of Fernandinho has hinted that his client may return to Brazil when his contract with Manchester City expires. The 35-year old City captain is out of contract in June and now it looks like he could be set for a return to his former club Athletico Paransense rather than look to extend his stay at the Etihad. The ...

(Image via https://twitter.com/8Fact_Footballl) The biggest sporting event in the world is just two days away now as the World Cup kicks off on June 14th, when hosts Russia will take on Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. With some of the world’s biggest stars taking part in the competition, a shedload of goals could be on the cards ...

  Neymar is unarguably among the best players in the world today. The former Santos stalwart has been at the top of his game for quite some time now. He attracts a lot of appreciation from the biggest names in world football. Here’s what they say about Neymar. Here’s a few quotes about Neymar: “I like Neymar a lot. He is ...

Leicester City become English champions It is hard to recall a fairytale like the one Leicester City scripted in the 2015/16 Premier League campaign. It came from a team that barely managed to stave off relegation in the previous season, was embroiled in issues off the pitch during pre-season and proceeded to sack their manager Nigel Pearson. However, the well-travelled ...

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic is your fan boy, then there is no need to explain why you’re one of the greatest players of all time. Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima was a true great, arguably the greatest striker to grace the football pitch. Also known as ‘Il Fenomeno’, Ronaldo had feet like a ballerina, he was strong like a bull and ...

Andres Iniesta (Spain vs. Netherlands, 2010 World Cup final) Spain have always produced talented footballers with regularity but somehow its national team always conspired to come out empty-handed from the major tournaments. However, they managed to assemble another fantastic squad in the late 2000s and the team ended their long drought for a major trophy by winning the 2008 European ...