While some supporters aren't huge fans
of talkSPORT, this was an atypically cheery interview, and Sullivan was more talkative and transparent than the supporters have seen in quite a while.
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of talkSPORT, here's ten things you might not have known about Barcelona phenomenon Lionel Messi, before his match against Portugal for Argentina this evening.
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Not exact matches
Former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince has urged Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers to get rid
of mis - firing striker Mario Balotelli, 24 --(
talkSPORT)
The English - born player is
of Jamaican descent, and the Guardian quote him as telling
talkSPORT that he believes that his genetic make - up has played a significant role in his injury issues.
Despite saying that he wasn't yet in «transfer mode» [in quotes from
talkSPORT] ahead
of the FA Cup final on Saturday, Arsene Wenger, according to Sky Sports, has approached the Swans over the availability
of the South Korea international.
Arsenal are considering a cash - plus - player bid for the highly - rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho as manager Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his squad ahead
of a potential title challenge next season, according to
talkSPORT.
It doesn't appear as though the situation will improve for the 28 - year - old, and according to Turkish outlet Takvim, as reported by the
talkSPORT, Galatasaray are planning on making an offer to Chelsea in the coming days with a view
of agreeing on a fee ahead
of the January transfer window.
With the fifth season
of the award winning fantasy series set to kick off early this month, the folks at
talkSPORT have put in the good work to discover just which players could find themselves a new career as actors should they decide to hang up their boots.
With Liverpool said to be hot on the heels
of Sevilla left - back Alberto Moreno it appears that fans
of the Anfield side would rather Brendan Rodgers opted to bid for Ajax youngster Daley Blind according to
talkSPORT.
In total, the 24 - year - old has hit 49 goals in 99 appearances for Aston Villa, and his prolific form in England has seemingly convinced Houghton that he could cut it at Anfield, as he told
talkSPORT: «I've heard Benteke is one
of their major priorities in the summer, he is the one they are looking to sign.
The imminent arrival
of Petr Cech at the Emirates Stadium looks like it will leave Ospina as the fall guy and he is set to join Turkish outfit Fenerbahce [via
talkSPORT], after just one season in North London.
Speaking to
talkSPORT ahead
of the match, McClaren has backed his Bournemouth counterpart to one day emerge has his successor for the England job.
Chelsea are desperate to sign Everton star John Stones ahead
of Manchester United, respected journalist Darren Lewis has told
talkSPORT.
Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton look set to miss out on the signing
of Juventus striker Alessandro Matri, with
talkSPORT claiming he will join AC Milan.
And when the folks over at
talkSPORT hit the streets
of London to find out exactly what the female population thought
of his whiskers they got a delightedly varied response.
The likes
of Fernando Muslera [Metro] and Jasper Cillessen [
talkSPORT] have been mooted as possible additions to United's squad, but Spurs keeper Lloris has also been tipped to move to Old Trafford [Metro].
According to
talkSPORT, the Germany international is on the brink
of signing for Super Lig champions Galatasaray — in a # 1.75 m deal from the Gunners — but Wenger is said to have been keen on keeping the winger at the Emirates.
Having signed winger Memphis Depay, right - back Matteo Darmian, and central midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin [via Sky Sports], while reportedly remaining eager to sign centre - backs Sergio Ramos and Nicolas Otamendi [via
talkSPORT], van Gaal could be set to reshuffle his entire senior squad ahead
of the 2015 - 16 campaign.
The English boss told Alan Brazil on
talkSPORT of his decision to bring in the crocked powerhouse rather than the excellent Ivorian.
The current Liverpool side have found a rich vein
of form in front
of goal this season, and thanks to the good folks at
talkSPORT we can now see where that puts them amongst the highest scoring sides in English football history.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has revealed that he will never rule himself out
of selection for England, reports
talkSPORT.
He told
talkSPORT: «If Arsenal are looking and the Chinese are coming in with those kind
of offers, I reckon that's # 80m for Sanchez.
He became the world's most expensive defender following his transfer, per
talkSPORT, meaning the club spent # 133m on full - backs alone during the summer following the arrivals
of Danilo and Kyle Walker, so say the Daily Mail.
Arsenal look set to miss out on the signing
of AC Milan right - back Ignazio Abate as he nears signing a new contract with the club, according to
talkSPORT.
Regardless, reports in Turkey, as per
talkSPORT, have suggested that Liverpool are hoping to steal a march on United in their pursuit
of the Brazilian, while he has been valued at # 18m.
Arsenal have agreed a fee with Galatasaray for the transfer
of Mathieu Flamini, with
talkSPORT reporting he will move for around $ 4m.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reportedly set to fly home to discuss the transfer
of Angel Di Maria to PSG, according to
talkSPORT.
However, should the Villains look to move for the Algerian, they may yet face competition from Leicester City and West Ham United, both
of whom have been tracking the # 12 million forward [
talkSPORT].
The Argentine international is a top target for the Ligue 1 giants in this summer's transfer window, and
talkSPORT claims they have submitted a formal offer
of # 45m to the Red Devils.
With the anniversary
of the Munich air disaster approaching this weekend the former England international regaled a story on
talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon involving him and Michael Owen travelling on a plane through heavy turbulence.
The former may be seeking replacements for the likes
of Jack Wilshere [Daily Mail] and Mathieu Flamini [
talkSPORT], both
of whom have been linked with a move away from the club.
Did
talksport select 9 Arsenal players to 2
of Chelsea for a combined team on current form ahead
of today's game?
Chelsea look set to conclude the transfer
of Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic this summer after quotes from Potters manager Mark Hughes in an interview with
talkSPORT.
I've heard him on
talksport too and although I don't like the bloke I think a lot
of what he talks about is actually fairly true.
He could be joined at United by Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin in the near future as van Gaal is reportedly keen on a brand new central midfield partnership and is hopeful
of tying up a deal for the 25 - year - old in time for the club's pre-season tour
of the United States [via
talkSPORT].
It's set to be a busy summer
of spending for Manchester United and highly rated Torino winger Alessio Cerci is the latest to be linked with Old Trafford, according to
talkSPORT.
Verheijen, who has worked with a host
of leading clubs across Europe on the conditioning
of players, has criticised Wenger's training methods in the past — and he told
talkSPORT on Thursday that the Frenchman's «outdated» approach is costing the club dear.
Barcelona have reached a verbal agreement with long - standing Manchester United target Marco Reus, 25, and will present an opening offer
of # 28m to Borussia Dortmund for the forward —
talkSPORT
Adrian Durham on
talksport listed all the players that needed to move on and he suggested everyone with the exclusion
of Ospina should leave.
However, he finally looks set to end his nightmarish White Hart Lane spell, with
talkSPORT noting that Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa is a big fan
of the former Steaua Bucharest man.
Juventus are hoping to beat Liverpool and two Russian clubs to the signing
of talented Anzhi Makhachkala striker Lacina Traore, according to
talkSPORT.
The Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk winger is out
of contract at the end
of this month and has been linked with a move to Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur [via Express Sport] and Stoke City having emerged as suitors earlier in the month [via
talkSPORT].
Louis van Gaal has already added the signing
of Memphis Depay to his squad and is expected to be extremely busy once the transfer window opens, with the likes
of Ilkay Gundogan [via
talkSPORT] and Dani Alves [via Manchester Evening News] both on the list
of targets at Old Trafford.
Forster, who was quoted by
talkSPORT directly after the game, said: «We were fantastic in the first half and created a lot
of chances and were unfortunate just to get the penalty really.
In addition to Guillem Balagué, the line - up
of speakers slotted for SMWW's London Sports Career Conference includes sports executive Adrian Bevington,
talkSPORT's Jim White, Daily Mirror Chief Football Writer John Cross, ESPN's Alison Bender, WorldSoccer broadcaster Keir Radnedge, former professional footballer turned Vega Swiss Asset Management CEO Ramon Vega, Newcastle FC Data Analyst Lee Fraser, Newcastle Falcons Managing Director Mick Hogan, Miami Dolphins Quarterback Matt Moore, FIFA Agent Sky Andrew and many more.
The agent
of Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan has not ruled out a move for his client to the Premier League in the future, according to
talkSPORT.
Arsenal face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, on Wednesday in the last 16
of the Champions League, kick off 19:45 GMT and it's live on
talkSPORT.
Lauren spoke to
talkSPORT following the news that the Gunners boss will step aside at the end
of the season
Both
of the North London rivals are keen on his signing as a result, with the player's price tag set at around # 10 million by his club according to
talkSPORT.