May 2014 - Soccer Wiretap

Wenger Compares Indian Super League To MLS
Arsene Wenger was asked by Arsenal's website what he thought about former Gunners Robert Pires, Mikel Silvestre, Nicolas Anelka and Freddie Ljungberg suiting up and playing in the current Indian Supe

Joe Prince-Wright/ProSoccerTalk

Nani Believes He Could Return To Manchester United
Nani has scored 40 goals in 228 games for United since joining from Sporting in 2007.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Malky Mackay Named Manager Of Wigan
Malky Mackay was fired as manager of Cardiff City a year ago and has found it difficult to get a new job after Vincent Tan revealed private text messages of a sexist, racist and homophobic nature.

The Guardian

Rafael Benitez, Napoli Discussing Extension
Rafael Benitez was appointed in 2013 and helped lead Napoli to a third place finish in Serie A last season.

FourFourTwo

FIFA Files Criminal Complaint Over World Cup Bids
FIFA has lodged a criminal complaint with the Swiss attorney general over “possible misconduct” by individuals in connection with the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Press Association

United Earnings Down 10 Percent With No Champions League
The drop in earnings for United can be attributed to the loss of TV revenue from not playing in the Champions League, plus missing out on a payment from Nike for failing to qualify.

Kyle Bonn/Pro Soccer Talk

Philipp Lahm Out Three Months With Fractured Ankle
Philipp Lahm picked up the injury in Bayern's training session on Tuesday.

BBC

Luka Modric Out Three Months With Torn Tendon In Thigh
Luka Modric picked up the injury in a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy on Sunday.

BBC

Messi Sends Mixed Signals About Long-Term Future At Barça
Lionel Messi told Olé newspaper he was living “in the present” and was focusing on winning titles with Barcelona after failure to secure major silverware in 2013-14.

Reuters

Joachim Löw: Germany Has Been Influenced By Spain
Joachim Löw has said that Spain has been a footballing reference for Germany since their ascent in 2008.

Inside Spanish Football

Schalke Rule Out January Move For Podolski, Schürrle Or Shaqiri
All three players have been linked to moves from their respective clubs due to a lack of playing time.

Gill Clark/Goal.com

Diego Simeone Uninterested In Leaving Atleti
Diego Simeone has been linked to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

Nicholas McGee/Goal.com

Luka Modric Out 3-5 Weeks With Adductor Injury
The absence of Luka Modric could see Sami Khedira return to the Real Madrid starting XI in the next few weeks.

Stefan Coerts/Goal

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Says 'Time Has Come' To Leave Bayern
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a 19-year-old Danish midfielder.

Soren Easter/JV.dk

Laporta Denies Meeting With Mourinho's Agent About Barça
Joan Laporta believes Barcelona should stick with the "Johan Cruyff philosophy" and not hire someone like José Mourinho.

Dominic Raynor/Goal.com

Di María Believes Financial Fair Play Was Why He Didn't Go To PSG
Ángel di María still has interest in playing for PSG someday.

Liam Twomey/Goal.com

Isco Trying To Keep Improving, Not Get Complacent During Run
Isco has followed up his recent strong form at Real Madrid with an outstanding performance in Spain's win on Saturday over Belarus.

Heath Chesters/Inside Spanish Football

Piqué: Barça Is My Life, I Don't Plan On Leaving
Gerard Piqué is currently fighting for his place in Luis Enrique's starting XI at Barcelona.

Dominic Raynor/Goal.com

Thiago Silva 'Annoyed' By How Neymar Replaced Him As Brazil's Captain
Thiago Silva was replaced by Neymar as captain of the Brazilian National Team after the World Cup.

Jack Lang/ESPN

UEFA May Quit FIFA If World Cup Report Not Published
UEFA's 54-member nation body could quit FIFA if Michael Garcia's report into World Cup bidding is not published.

Owen Gibson/The Guardian

Mancini Doesn't Expect Balotelli To Return To Inter
Mario Balotelli has played for Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan and Manchester City, but the newly appointed manager doesn't expect another reunion.

FourFourTwo

Kroos: Ancelotti Said He Needed Me At Real Madrid
Toni Kroos joined Carlo Ancelotti's team on a €25 million deal from Bayern Munich.

Peter McVitie/Goal.com

Real Madrid Closely Monitoring Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay has 12 goals in 13 games through all competitions so far this season.

Jamie Kemp/Inside Spanish Football

Roberto Mancini Returns To Inter Milan
Roberto Mancini spent five years in charge of Inter between 2004 and 2008, guiding them to three consecutive Serie A titles as well as two Coppa Italias.

The Guardian

Moyes Calls Real Sociedad 'Biggest Challenge' Of Career
David Moyes believes La Liga is the best domestic league in the world.

Sid Lowe/The Guardian

Inter Fires Walter Mazzarri After 17 Months
Inter had a slow start to the season winning just four of their first 11 Serie A games, and are currently ninth, 12 points behind leaders Juventus.

The Guardian

Southampton Wants To Make Alderweireld's Loan From Ateli Permanent
Toby Alderweireld joined Atleti for roughly £5 million from Ajax in September 2013.

Peter Quinn/World Soccer Talk

James Has 'More Freedom' With Colombia Than Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti recently gave praise to how James Rodríguez has adapted at Real Madrid.

AS.com

Sami Khedira In Contract Talks With Real Madrid, Doesn't Want Exit
Sami Khedira has been linked to a move from Real Madrid for several months.

Heath Chesters/Inside Spanish Football

Koke Doesn't Want Pressure Of 'Successor To Xavi' Tag
Koke is seen as Spain's successor to Xavi in the midfield.

Jamie Kemp/Inside Spanish Football