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Hazard: Chelsea Not Made To Play Football

May 1, 2014 1:53 PM

Chelsea fell 3-1 to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League Semifinal after taking an early lead with a Fernando Torres goal.

Eden Hazard didn't appear to be at full healthy, but he spoke more existentially about Chelsea's tactics as he goes into a summer with an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge. 

"I don't know what we lacked," Hazard told beIN Sport. "After scoring, we had the game in our hands. Maybe they wanted it more than we did... It was an intense game. Beautiful to watch with opportunities. 

"I'm sad but logic has been respected because they deserved to qualify. 

"Chelsea is not made to play football. We're good on the counter, a little bit like Real against Bayern. 

"We did it well tonight since we scored. But their goal hurt us before the break. We failed to make the difference in the second half.  

"Often, I'm asked to do it all by myself and it's not easy. It was a complicated game. It will be a lesson for us regarding next year."

Hazard has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain and he previously told the media that he would have to consider a move if his wife insisted upon it.

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Report: Atlético Madrid Closes Deal For Ivan Rakitić

Apr 30, 2014 12:23 PM

Atlético Madrid has closed on a $23.5 million USD signing of Ivan Rakitić.

Rakitić has been one of the best midfielders in La Liga since arriving at Sevilla from Schalke in 2011.

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Tags: Atletico Madrid, Sevilla, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Liverpool Confident Luis Suarez Won't Want To Leave In Summer

Apr 30, 2014 11:07 AM

The outstanding season from Luis Suarez has triggered rumors that Real Madrid has renewed their interest in a transfer for the striker.

But Brendan Rodgers is confident that Suarez wants to remain with Liverpool.

"Luis understands he may not get the same love he does at Liverpool from anywhere else.

"From the first year, he knew I would shape the team around his qualities. He loves the city and the supporters. Also, guys like Steven Gerrard talked to him, telling him there was an opportunity to be a legend at the club."

Suarez was named PFA Player of the Year on Sunday.

"His loyalty in staying at Liverpool, to continue to fight for the club to get us there, is remarkable. Hopefully he gets the rewards for that with those big European nights next season."

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Atlético Madrid Planning On Keeping Diego Costa

Apr 30, 2014 11:06 AM

Atlético Madrid is planning on keeping Diego Costa through the summer transfer window.

Costa has received interest from a host of more wealthy clubs, most notably Chelsea. Costa has scored 35 goals in all competitions.

"Last year we wanted to consolidate the group of players that we currently have," said sporting director Jose Luis Caminero in an interview with Movistar.

"We renewed the contracts of pretty much all of them, including Diego Costa.

"Our minds are set on keeping this group of players together and steadily bring in one or two more, who can reinforce what we're doing with our project.

"We want all our big players to stay and we're planning for next season with him."

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Tags: Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Barça Cleared By LFP Of Wrongdoing In Neymar Transfer

Apr 28, 2014 1:11 PM

Barcelona has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the signing of Neymar by the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP).

"FC Barcelona wish to express their satisfaction at the resolution of the Economic Control Committee of the Lliga Nacional de Futbol Professional (LFP) that there is no existence of any irregular conduct committed by FC Barcelona in the signing of Neymar Jr. The committee met last Wednesday, April 23rd and its decision was published last Friday.

"According to the committee: "in view of the appeal made to the LFP by FC Barcelona (...), there is no evidence of any irregular conduct committed by the club which would have infringed the rules and regulations of the LFP. As a result of this, no further action in this matter will be taken."

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Hummels Hopes Shinji Kagawa Returns To Dormund

Apr 28, 2014 12:01 PM

Mats Hummels would love former teammate Shinji Kagawa to return to Borussia Dortmund this summer.

When Mario Goetze left Dortmund for Bayern in 2013, the club reportedly made a move for Kagawa.

“We would take Shinji with the greatest pleasure,” Hummels told kicker on Monday. “To form an attacking midfield with [Marco] Reus, [Henrikh] Mkhitaryan and Kagawa -- that would absolutely have style. And that’s nothing against our other amazing players. The attacking midfield, also without Shinji, is our best staffed part of the team.”

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United Makes Offer For Sead Kolasinac

Apr 26, 2014 11:45 PM

Sead Kolasinac has an offer on the table from Manchester United.

Kolasinac is a 20-year-old Bosnian left back currently playing for Schalke.

"Yes, I have offer from Manchester United," Kolasinac told Bosnian newspaper Dnevni Avaz.

"But, I will not hurry with the decision (over my future). I have to see what Schalke think about it."

The German-born defender, who can also play in midfield, also made his international debut for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the nation's friendly against Argentina in November last year.

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David Villa Seeks Move From Atleti To England

Apr 24, 2014 12:35 PM

David Villa is seeking a move from Atlético Madrid to England this summer.

Villa was linked to Arsenal in January 2013 and came closer to joining Tottenham last summer, partly due to his friendship with former head coach Andre Villas-Boas.

Villa, 32, is seeking a two-year deal.

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United Begin Talks With PSG On Potential $100M Edinson Cavani Transfer

Apr 25, 2014 11:21 AM

Manchester United will pursue Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain, who has not enjoyed playing wide with Zlatan Ibrahimović playing in the middle.

Cavani had expected to be part of an attacking two with Ibrahimović when he came over fro Napoli for £52.7 million ($88.4 million USD).

United are not short of forwards, but there is a recognition that the team have lacked dynamism and pace in attack. Also, chief executive Ed Woodward wants to bring a superstar to the club.

United have already held preliminary talks with PSG to ascertain whether Cavani might be available. A deal could be worth as much as £60 million ($100 million USD).

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Luke Shaw's £30M United Transfer Nearly Done

Apr 23, 2014 5:12 PM

Manchester United is confident a £30 million deal to buy Luke Shaw on a £100,000 a-week salary is virtually complete.

The move is viewed a major coup over Chelsea, as the Southampton 18-year-old is considered one of the best young left-backs in the world.

David Moyes is largely responsible for laying the groundwork for the transfer.

Shaw would become the highest paid teenager in English football history.

The £100,000 a-week, five-year contract, on offer to Shaw is far greater than Chelsea are willing to pay and they have decided to pull out.

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Olivier Giroud Hopes To Remain At Arsenal
Olivier Giroud's current deal with Arsenal is through 2016.

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United, PSG, City Monitoring Lionel Messi's Barça Contract Talks
Manchster United, Paris Saint-German and Manchester City have been monitoring the contract situation of Lionel Messi in case he decides he wants to leave Barcelona.

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Barcelona's Transfer Ban Lifted For Summer Window
Barcelona is now free to sign players in the summer transfer window after a FIFA ban over the signing of youth players was suspended to let the appeal process play out.

Owen Gibson/The Guardian

Paul Pogba Flattered By Interest From PSG
Paul Pogba still has two years remaining on his contract with Juventus, whom he joined on a free transfer from Manchester United in 2012.

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United Preparing £27M Transfer Fid For Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw is unsure about joining United and has strong allegiances to Chelsea.

Alan Nixon/Mirror

Jackson Martinez Keen On Snubbing Roma For United
Porto is thought to be holding out for a club to pay Jackson Martinez's £40 million release clause.

Ben Jefferson/Daily Express

United, Chelsea Prepared To Pursue £33M Bid For Marek Hamsik
Marek Hamsik has not been happy with his playing time under Rafa Benitez this season.

Ben Jefferson/Daily Express

Pellegrini Dismisses Rumors Of $345M City Bid For Lionel Messi
Rumors in Spain suggested again that City could make a record transfer bid for Lionel Messi.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Marco Reus Seeks Transfer To Manchester United
Marco Reus has scored 19 goals in 35 appearances this season as one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe.

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Agent: Toni Kroos To Remain At Bayern Through 2015
Rumors of a transfer of Toni Kroos to Manchester United resurfaced this week.

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Julian Draxler Expected To Stay At Schalke
Julian Draxler has been linked to Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

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United Offering £260,000 Per Week To Toni Kroos
Bayern has maintained that he's not for sale, but David Moyes believes Toni Kroos could still push the deal through.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Martinez Dismisses Ross Barkley To Liverpool Report
Roberto Martinez laughed off a question about a £38 million ($63.44 million) offer from Liverpool for Ross Barkley.

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Chelsea On Verge Of $83.6M Deal For Diego Costa
Chelsea has been keen on signing Diego Costa for months with the transfer fee a rumored $83.6 million.

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Juventus Not Interested In €70M Transfer For Pogba To PSG
Paul Pogba has struggled in the second half since a strong start to the season.

Matt Jones/Goal.com

Moyes Confident In United Signing Top Players Despite No UCL
The summer transfer window will be critical for David Moyes in rebuilding the United roster.

The Guardian

Dortmund Signs Adrian Ramos From Hertha BSC To Replace Lewandowski
Adrian Ramos has scored 32 goals and assisted on 18 in 89 Bundesliga games for Hertha BSC.

RealGM Staff Report

Agent: Toni Kroos To Remain With Bayern At Least Through 2015
Toni Kroos is out of contract with Bayern in 2015, but it appears as he will remain part of Pep Guardiola's side at least until then.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Micah Richards Wants To Leave Man City In Summer
Pablo Zabaleta has established himself as Manuel Pellegrini's first-choice right-back over the last two seasons instead of Micah Richards.

Daniel Taylor/The Guardian

United Attempted To Sign Wesley Sneijder Last Summer
Wesley Sneijder has been linked to United since leading Inter Milan to a treble back in 2010.

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