Sentences with phrase «midfield maestro»

The midfield maestro also featured for Nigeria's U-17, U-23 and the senior national team winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1993, the Olympic gold in 1996 and two bronze medals at the African Cup of Nations in 2002 and 2006.

Unless you managed to read that significant rider amid Thursday morning's headlines, however, you may be under the impression that England's best striker has been reborn in a new position, and that what has happened so far in the player's career will only be a prelude to what is to come from Rooney the midfield maestro.

Midfield maestro Andres Iniesta had to leave the field on a stretcher against Valencia after a strong tackle from Enzo Perez.

Liverpool's busy run of seven games in 22 days comes to an end against Newcastle on Sunday, and Jürgen Klopp's men have a chance to end what has been a disappointing run of results on a high note, when they travel to Newcastle to face former manager Rafa Benítez, and former midfield maestro Jonjo Shelvey.

Having shifted much of the so called «dead weight» out of the club during the summer, and having added a couple of quality players in German midfield maestro Mesut Özil and the no nonsense tough tackling Mathieu Flamini, Arsenal look a different team this season.

They say the Blues boss doesn't want to sell the midfield maestro unless two new central midfielders are brought to Stamford Bridge.

But any thought of them snapping up the teen wonder has been made tough following Southampton interest in the midfield maestro.

The midfield maestro moved to ambitious Portuguese side Associacao Desportiva Sanjoanense on a two year deal from troubled Nigeria Professional League side FC Taraba in February on a free transfer.

Talismanic midfield maestro Santi Cazorla is OUT for three months, with the ankle injury he picked up

His goal against Crystal Palace was quintessential Wenger Ball, utilizing his patience, positioning, and touch to deftly slot the ball home after a delightful build - up through midfield maestro Mesut Ozil.

If CSKA are to stand any chance against Lyon, Dzagoev will need to turn in another midfield maestro display.

However, with such immediately results that the former midfield maestro currently enjoying, the Juve legend admitte that his friend is indeed becoming a top tactician.

Assuring fans that the team is all set to bounce back was midfield maestro Mesut Ozil, who used Instagram to post a positive message following a training session today.

The midfield maestro was signed as a prodigious teenager by Arsenal before returning to Barcelona, from whose youth academy he had initially been spawned.

Their latest came in the form of a 3 - 1 success at home to Serbian side FK Partizan, who provided the Londoners with a thorough er examination at the Emirates before the Gunners eventually put the European minnows to the sword, and to bed, with two late second - half strikes, one from the players of the moment in midfield maestro Samir Nasri.

Fourteen years have passed since then, in which the midfield maestro has scored 53 goals in official outings.

Sneijder has been one of the best midfielders in Europe during his peak and Holland one of the most exciting sides with the midfield maestro in full flow.

Jose Mourinho has identified Real Madrid's midfield maestro Toni Kross as his dream signing for the next summer transfer window, an exclusive report from Calciomercato has confirmed...

For all the talk about Fulham's array of talented attacking players, from midfield maestro Tom Cairney and wonder - kid Ryan Sessegnon to the prolific Aleksandar Mitrovic, goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has gone somewhat under the radar outside Craven Cottage.

Rabiu Ibrahim has five caps for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the former Celtic, Kilmanorck, PSV and Sporting Lisbon midfield maestro hopes his move to Belgium will cement his spot in the national team.

And it's claimed Eriksen, 26, is excessive on Barca's checklist of targets as they search to exchange their midfield maestro.

Just as Villa fans realised that there is much the likes of Fabian Delph, Villa's «player of the season», could learn from a midfield maestro like Keane, online rumours surfaced, suggesting that Keane's talks with Villa have stalled as he seeks assurances that his role would be secure after a takeover occurs.

There is also the limited edition Alonso «Honours» shirt, and the 23 Foundation is offering a beautifully embroidered jersey which represents each of the 210 games the midfield maestro played for the club.

And that's exactly where Carvalho steps in, having recently been named Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Under 21 Championships, the midfield maestro now has top - level football at the top of his wish list this Christmas.

According to Sky Sports, Ronald Koeman wants a reunion with the French midfielder just one year after Southampton sold their midfield maestro to the Red Devils.

Trev and Jan mine the former midfield maestro's deep knowledge of the game to create a truly unique LFC show that fans will enjoy as much for the light - hearted tone as the enlightening slant it provides on players, tactics and managerial input.

Hearts of Oak duo, Thomas Abbey and Winful Cobbinah put up a scintillating performance in the first round of the league to keep their side ending the round with a seven matches unbeaten record while WAFA, sitting on top of the table have been inspired by the leadership and experience of midfield maestro Gideon Waja.

In a candid interview to Spanish newspaper Marca, Arsenal's midfield maestro opened up about the trials he has gone through since limping off the field at Ludogorets, last October.

And it is claimed Eriksen, 26, is high on Barca's list of targets as they seek to replace their midfield maestro.

Like most Gooners, I was horrified when stories about a potential move to Barcelona by our midfield maestro Alex Song

Midfield maestro Mesut Ozil will want to get back into the mood as well after missing last weekend's action with a slight foot injury.

Now,, here we are in March with Sanchez yet to find any semblance of his previous form, while Mkhitaryan is starting to look incredibly impressive, linking up with fellow former Dortmund player Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang and midfield maestro Mesut Ozil.

As we continue our series of shorts from the upcoming FIFA World Cup ™ film, One to Eleven, enjoy the midfield maestro's recollections of that famous night.

The Fire's midfield maestro really struggled — and I say this with the pun fully intended — in the Tennessee heat today, especially in the second half.

Cazorla has been largely ineffectual in the last two games against Anderlecht and Sunderland, with his woeful shooting at the Stadium of Light a clear sign that our midfield maestro is low on form and confidence right now.

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So the last thing we want now is for one of the big spending clubs in Europe to come in and snap up our attacking midfield maestro with a transfer swoop.

A player with sublime technique with a dead ball, it is no surprise that Italian midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo is a reliable penalty taker for club and country, with a notable «Panenka» effort against England in a shoot - out victory at Euro 2012 perhaps the pick of the bunch.

Former Italy, AC Milan and Juventus midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo visited Chelsea's training ground on Friday, and it sparked some wild reactions.

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We certainly need a midfield maestro!

World Cup Winner, Arsenal skipper and world renowned midfield maestro.

Chelsea Preparing To Hijack Manchester United's Move For Dutch Midfield Maestro.

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With our midfield maestro on the pitch the Gunners have another massive creative option, which you can see from the stats on key passes.

You forgot to mention Claude (midfield maestro) Makelele is Clement's new Asst. Going to be interesting to see how he sets them up to dominate our porous midfield...

Barcelona are set to go head - to - head with Chelsea for the signature of PSG midfield maestro Marco Verratti, according to Goal.

And that was not unusual for the new Ozil because ever since he returned from injury last season the midfield maestro has looked stronger and fitter than ever.

It was not just the new Arsenal signing Granit Xhaka's place on the subs bench for the first game of the Premier League campaign that was a surprise to many Arsenal fans and other football watchers, because our Spanish midfield maestro Santi Cazorla was also left out of the starting line - up, despite having played the full 90 minutes of a pre-season game the weekend before.

Then at Bayern, a proposed move for the midfield maestro had been mooted several times before the summer had even started.