Both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are in the hunt for the signature of Spanish international Fernando Llorente as he looks set to leave Athletic Bilbao in the summer. … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger targets Atletico’s Adrian Lopez in January transfer window as Falcao trail goes cold
With Arsenal currently off the pace in pursuit of another Champion's League spot this season, Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger plans to have another foray into the La Liga transfer market this January in a bid to turn his side's fortunes around. Whilst Colombian star-striker Ramadel Falcao is hot property in European football at the moment, the Frenchman has his Atletico Madrid team-mate Adrian Lopez at the top of his wanted list Talksport can report. Following the shrewd acquisition of pint-sized midfielder Santi Cazorla in the summer who has already become a hit over at the Emirates this season, … [Read more...]
Cazorla set for Arsenal move thanks to some horrendous decision-making by Malaga owner Sheikh Al Thani
As a Los Boquerones aficionado it really does pain me to say it but Malaga FC are a complete and utter joke right now. After a momentus season in which they exceeded all expectations by securing Champions League football, it seemed like the sky was the limit for the Andalusian football club. With a formiddable roster of stars to boast about including, Martin Demichelis, Santi Cazorla, Joaquin, Jeremy Toulalan and many more, things were going so right for Malaga FC on the pitch yet clearly VERY wrong off of it. … [Read more...]
David Seaman – Greatest Save Ever?
Arsenal and England legend David Seaman perhaps pulled off one of the greatest saves of all time in his Arsenal side's FA Cup Semi-final tie against Sheffield United back in 2003. … [Read more...]
Arsenal Sign Wonder-Kid Jon Toral From Barcelona
Arsenal today have yet another addition to their youth academy after signing sixteen year-old wonder-kid Jon Toral from Barcelona. Toral who has been tipped as a future star thanks to some impressive midfield performances for the Barcelona youth set-up has followed in the foot-steps of current Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas by making the switch for the North London club. It is estimated that Arsenal and boss Arsene Wenger have had to fork out £350,000 for the player and it seems his mother who is of English origin may have had some influence in the youngsters move to the Premier … [Read more...]
Brazil 2014 – Who Will Represent England At The Next World Cup?
With the 2010 World Cup now thankfully a long-forgotten memory for the majority of disappointed England supporters, this week Liquid Football hopes to shed some light on the very future of English football and ponders the likely candidates we'll expect to see representing the Three Lions at the next World Cup in 2014 (assuming we get there of course). In South Africa last year we saw just how far England had fallen behind in the footballing world as our European rivals Germany, Spain and Holland outshone Fabio Capello's men at the World Cup in just about every way. Germany looked vibrant … [Read more...]
Barcelona Dominate In 5-1 La Liga Victory Over Local Rivals Espanyol
Barcelona have had a tremendous start to their La Liga campaign this year. Having lost just once, they top the La Liga table by 5 points and have enjoyed a fantastic victory over Castilian enemies Real Madrid along the way. Though no matter how impressive they have been this year, few still would have expected them to overcome fierce local rivals Espanyol the way they did on Saturday evening in an emphatic 5-1 away victory. Despite goals from Xavi, Pedro and David Villa it was Lionel Messi who once again stole the show as he ripped through the Espanyol defence with devestating effect. … [Read more...]
Liquid Football Goal Of The Week!
After much deliberation Liquid Football HQ has awarded this week's Premier League goal of the week award to French attacking midfielder Samir Nasri for his splendid individual effort against Fulham yesterday for Arsenal in their 2-1 win. … [Read more...]
FIFA Goal Of The Year 2010 Award Shortlist
Here's your chance to vote for your favourite goal of this year as part of the Fifa Ballondor Puskas award. To help you decide, this video features the ten shortlisted nominees for the award including Arsenal's Samir Nasri, Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben and Glentoran's Matthew Burrows who was featured on Liquid Football before after winning the goal of the week award last month. Log onto http://www.fifa.com/ballondor/puskasaward/index.html and register your selection. … [Read more...]
Robert Pires Set To Join Aston Villa
Former Arsenal midfielder and World Cup winner Robert Pires is set to make a sensational return to the Premier League this week as he is ready to sign for Aston Villa. Pires now 37, last appeared in the Premier League four years ago under the healm of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and should he complete his move back to England this week it would be quite fitting for him to make his debut against his former club in over a week's time. Pires has been the centre of a myriad of transfer speculation recently with Crawley Town among other clubs interested in the midfielder's signature. Despite his … [Read more...]