Sentences with phrase «major international appearance»

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That's a major void to fill for Arsene Wenger as the Chilean international was a talismanic figure up front for the Gunners last season, scoring 30 goals and providing 19 assists in 51 appearances.

Signing the French international would certainly be a major coup, but with 17 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions this season, could there be an argument that there are better options out there for that amount of money?

Should they do so, then it will only be their second appearance at a major international tournament, and the first came at the 1958 World Cup.

The youngster is now a fully fledged England international and is set to make his second major tournament appearance at next year's World Cup in Russia as he hits the tender age of 20.

The Brazilian international has scored four goals and provided three assists in nine appearances in all competitions so far this season, proving just how influential he is at Anfield and he'll certainly be a major loss if he were to move on.

Van Persie now has 45 goals in 85 appearances for his country, and can further cement his status as one of the best strikers in the world with more impressive displays at a major international tournament, after already proving himself as a star of the Premier League.

With Gareth Bale again making the headlines ahead of Wales» game against Israel, here's a look at seven of the best players as well as the Real Madrid star to never manage an appearance at a major international tournament...

The 23 - year - old Argentine international has proven a major disappointment since his move to North London two years ago, the attacker managing just two goals in 38 Premier League appearances, and hasn't come close to justifying the club record # 30m (via the Daily Mail) invested in his services.

United have lost their first major derby this season, losing 2 - 1 to Manchester City after the last international break, this derby needs to end in a victory with Mourinho getting one over Klopp, which does not seem to be something he has done that often, winning one, drawing one and losing three of five appearances head to head with the German manager.

The former Germany international, who made just four appearances for the Red Devils this season, announced that he would be joining the Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire on a one - year deal.

The Italian international had a relatively slow start to the season, but has played a major role in Napoli's campaign, scoring eight goals and assisting six in his 25 Serie A appearances this season.

In his first appearance representing the UK at a major international event, the deputy prime minister will emphasise the UK's commitment to international development and urge rich countries to do more to fulfil the goals promised in 2000.

1989 marked a pivotal year for the serial provocateur: his participation in the exhibition Magiciens de la Terre that year at the Centre Georges Pompidou marked his first major appearance on the international stage.