Sentences with phrase «move the world cup»

«I can tell you there is no working group within FIFA thinking and working on what it means to move the World Cup from summer to winter for the time being.

The decision to move the World Cup - traditionally played in June and July - has led to speculation that some European leagues might seek compensation.

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Ask the hundreds of millions of TV viewers who, that same year, witnessed a paraplegic man kicking off the Soccer FIFA World Cup in Brazil, moving the ball with help from his mind - controlled robotic exoskeleton.

For the World Cup, Coke created a virtual reality experience in which users could move through a Brazil's Maracana Stadium locker room, go onto the pitch, and play on the field - all via the Facebook - owned Oculus Rift headset.

Despite what Kev and his (Re) sources say, I don't think he will move to Chelsea in a world cup year.

It is better for his career epecially with the world cup around the corner that he moves on.

His form for the Eagles last season could be enough to convince them to make a bid as they remain interested despite a change in manager, and it certainly looks as though he'll be desperate to move on as having been frozen out again, he'll need regular football elsewhere to secure his spot in the World Cup squad next summer.

As reported by the Sun, the La Liga side offered # 3M in the loan deal for the striker, however the sum offered by the club proved not to be enough report the Sun, with the Gunners also reportedly having had a loan agreement in place with Levante, however Perez prefers a move to Deportivo as he eyes up a place in Spain's squad for the World Cup next summer.

A move to Cardiff City could well act as a shop window for the England man and if he were to make a real impact he could perhaps sneak into Roy Hodgson's 2014 World Cup finals squad, not least as Arsenal's Theo Walcott is out with a long term injury.

The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner — the Real Madrid forward took centre stage in Brazil and his performances saw him seal a # 63m move to the Santiago Bernabeu after the competition.

The Dutchman played under Louis van Gaal at this summer's World Cup and although he was full of praise for the former Barcelona boss, he admitted a move to United didn't tempt him.

If Poldi does go we will go all out for Reus, he wants to join Arsenal because of his hero Rosicky, Dortmund have slowly weakened their stance on Reus and a transfer, so things are moving along behind the scenes.Reus had in principal agreed to join us before the World Cup, then he got injured so we backed off, he's back now so once we beat Beskitas we will get Reus I have no doubts.OT didn't think Alexis set the world alight yesterday playing CF jury still out on wether he can play there, he worked tirelessly throughout but kept losing the ball and misplaced passes, he will come good just needs time to aWorld Cup, then he got injured so we backed off, he's back now so once we beat Beskitas we will get Reus I have no doubts.OT didn't think Alexis set the world alight yesterday playing CF jury still out on wether he can play there, he worked tirelessly throughout but kept losing the ball and misplaced passes, he will come good just needs time to aworld alight yesterday playing CF jury still out on wether he can play there, he worked tirelessly throughout but kept losing the ball and misplaced passes, he will come good just needs time to adjust

The young Brazil star was omitted from Luiz Felipe Scolari's World Cup squad this summer, and by the looks of it he made the wrong decision as the former Inter Milan ace dazzled the Danes with some exceptional moves and boosted his credentials ahead of the new campaign.

Giroud wants more more game time as we are moving towards World Cup Year, so do not blame him if he goes.

If so, then Wenger may well have to move on next summer, once the world cup is over.

The England international has been linked with a potential January move in order to gain regular action ahead of the World Cup competition in Russia next summer, but Arsene Wenger appears to be keen to bring Wilshere up to strength, and I believe he has a role to play in our first - team.

Bosnian midfielder Muhamed Besic moved to Everton after an eye - catching performance at the World Cup, but there was a moment in the Wales Bosnia games yesterday that caused most viewers to question the quality of their vision.

Olivier Giroud has admitted that he was disappointed at having to leave Arsenal having scored over 100 goals for the club but then being reduced to a bit - part player, and had no choice but to move away to find some first team action to give him hope of going to the World Cup with his country this summer.

The Colombian has become one of the most talented players on the continent since making his $ 80 Million move from Monaco following a highly impressive World Cup campaign, and has proven to be one of the most consistent creative players in his side, despite being used sparingly.

Casillas, who won the World Cup alongside Xavi in 2010, made all of his outings with Real Madrid until this season, when he completed a move to Portuguese giants FC Porto.

Benteke may feel that a move to Tottenham would further aid his push for a prominent role in the Belgian national team set - up for the upcoming 2014 World Cup finals tournament.

Reports in the Metro claim that the Reds are set to being talks with the Costa Rican World Cup star, and could complete a loan move during the January transfer window.

The French born Granada midfielder is said to be keen on securing a high - profile move this summer and his efforts at the 2014 World Cup finals will have gone some way to helping the 24 year old securing his goal.

In February this year, The Mirror reported that Liverpool had begun talks over a # 20m move for the attacking midfielder, who famously scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final.

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke had confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to the winter if research shows holding the tournament in the region's intense summer heat would be dangerous for players.

Arsenal starlet Gedion Zelalem with a Bergkampesque spin move at the U20 World Cup.

As Vidal's displays for Chile at the 2014 FIFA World Cup proved, his move to Juventus has seen a transformation in the player from the more box - to - box minded man at Bayer Leverkusen to an out - and - out attacking player.

Don't know why we didn't use the OG situation to try and get David Luiz — yes I know he can be a loose cannon, but he's out of favour, and would be looking for a move for the World Cup, and he'd be better in defence than 17m...

The rangy defender also has seven Dutch national team caps to his name and may feel that a high profile move to Chelsea could better aid his push for a more prominent role in Louis van Gaal's starting line - up, all the more relevant with a World Cup Finals tournament on the horizon.

That's bad news for Juve and Roma provided that the rest works in their favour, while it's great news for the neutrals as if Messi and Ronaldo's minutes are managed moving forward, it could leave them feeling a little fresher at the World Cup this summer too.

Defensively minded midfielder Khedira is available on a free transfer in the summer and though a move back to the Bundesliga is likely, Schalke said to be hot on the heels of the German international, Wenger would do well to make a late charge for the World Cup winner.

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The Belgian playmaker had an excellent season out on loan at Werder Bremen last term which explains why a number of Bundesliga side are leading the chase for the 22 year old and a move to Wolfsburg will offer De Bruyne the regular first team football he needs ahead of the 2014 World Cup finals.

It's unlikely that the French international moves to Everton, but it's suggested that there could be more success in a swoop for Walcott who will want regular first - team football next season to force his way into the England squad for the World Cup.

It been a world cup year hopefully he will want to move quickly to assure he is a regular starter.

Just twenty four hours after his World Cup heroics in the penalty shoot - out against Greece, reports from the Mirror are linking Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas with a move to either Liverpool or Arsenal.

Despite insisting that he wanted a future with Bayern, it looks as though coach Carlo Ancelotti is moving in a different direction, one which doesn't include the World Cup winner.

The World Cup winner will snub an offer from Wolfsburg, as he holds out for a move to Jurgen Klopp's side.

It was a strike that has moved him to within two of the all - time Three Lions scoring record of 49, currently held by 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton.

Thomas Muller has moved level with Neymar and Lionel Messi as the 2014 FIFA World Cup top goalscorer on four goals after a fine finish from the edge of the box gave Germany the lead against the USA in Recife.

«I'm very proud of the players — this will give us a lot of confidence moving forward towards the World Cup finals.»

Fabregas rejoined Barcelona back in August 2011 having racked up 303 appearances during his eight seasons in the Arsenal first team set - up and the World Cup winner still retains strong linked with the club and is said to be open to a move back this summer.

The 25 year old World Cup winner has struggled to meet expectations following his club record # 42.5 m move to the Emirates Stadium back in September 2013 and is a player Guardiola wants to bring in to boost his options in the final third.

The 26 - year - old World Cup winner has long been linked with a move to a bigger club after some great performances in the Bundesliga, and it could now be that he is fast approaching the end of his time with Dortmund.

The 31 year - old will be hoping that his move can keep him in contention for the France squad for the upcoming World Cup this summer, but he will need to pick up plenty more minutes from now until June, and add to his one goal in a CFC shirt also.

The 23 year old centre - back has spent the past two seasons at Olympiakos following a contentious move from arch rivals AEK Athens, and was part of the Greece national team set - up at the World Cup finals.

Linked with a big move away from La Liga side Levante this summer, efforts like this one will surely make Navas hot properly in the transfer market after the World Cup.

The Colombian international moved to Madrid after playing a star role at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and enjoyed a successful first season in the Spanish capital.

He sees the move as the ideal catalyst for his career as he hopes to secure a spot in the team for next year's World Cup.

It would appear that a move for de Vrij, who starred at last summer's World Cup finals in Brazil, is the Dutchman's first choice, but he may have to do a fair bit of convincing to persuade Lazio to part company with a player who still has three years left on his contract.