Sentences with phrase «side after the world cup»

However, because of Per Mertesacker retiring from the Germany national side after the World Cup and with Nacho Monreal, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini not being called up, Wenger and Steve Bould will have been able to get some serious defensive training done with these four players and with Hector Bellerin at right back and that could pay dividends against Man United in the Premier League clash at the Emirates stadium.

As per the provided link, the Portuguese star will join the old Trafford side after the World Cup 2014, Brazil.

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany has promised to exit the Belgium international side after the World Cup next year.

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First of all, Ozil has not been fully fit after the World Cup, but Wenger wanted him back in the side and firing again as soon as possible.

The World Cup winners are without a number of key players however, and an Irish side high on confidence after consecutive victories could prove more of a challenge than many expect.

The current favourite for the Ballon d'Or after a breathtaking past 12 months for his dominant club side, although less so for les Bleus, who now look likely to miss out on next summer's World Cup finals following their shock 2 - 0 loss to Ukraine in Kiev on Friday night.

Explosive forward Ayew found the back of the net twice for the Black Stars at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but was unable to prevent Kwesi Appiah's side from crashing out in the group stage after a 2 - 1 defeat to Portugal.

Sabri Lamouchi's side crashed out in the World Cup group stages for the third tournament in a row after conceding an injury time winner against a spirited but limited Greece side.

France coach Laurent Blanc has injected youth and desire into his side and restored national pride, after Les Bleus finished bottom of their group at both Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup.

Busquets was an influential figure in the Spanish side that won the World Cup in South Africa, assuming the role vacated by Marcos Senna after Euro 2008.

The diminutive playmaker remains one of the most sought after stars in Europe and with the World Cup coming up an offer from a top European side is likely.

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.

24 year old winger Jarvis has had a good season and a half, his first in the Premier League after four seasons with Gillingham and two with Wolves in the Championship, and whilst the pint sized wide man would not be considered a spectacular signing there is no doubting his potential and a number of top sides are said to be tracking the Middlesbrough born youngster who was of course part of Fabio Capello's original 30 man squad for the World Cup so is clearly someone who is rated highly.

Many called for Hodgson's head after England's limp World Cup collapse, but the former Liverpool boss deserves huge credit for rebuilding a side that so badly needed the likes of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, the last remaining debris of that ill - fated «Golden Generation», to retire from international duty and allow for a new start.

Both sides will be eager to win in the run - up to the Rugby World Cup, and South Africa are in good form at the moment after beating New Zealand, while Ireland will be hoping to click into gear after playing their first game since June.

With defeats to Argentina and Nigeria leaving the Bosnians on the brink of elimination in their maiden World Cup, it seems harsh that the fine AS Roma star Pjanic has to be on the losing side after his displays.

Reborn under coach Pavel Vrba after finishing third in World Cup qualifying, this isn't a side blessed with the superstars of earlier generations.

France look set for a place in the World Cup knock - out stages after Paris Saint Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi struck a second goal for Didier Deschamps» side within 70 seconds of the restart after Olivier Giroud's opening goal in Savlador.

Kramer is a regular for the German national side, appearing for Joachim Low's men in this summer's World Cup final, and there's no doubt he could do a job for any top side at his best, with Liverpool and Arsenal certainly both in need of strengthening after disappointing performances at the start of this season.

A firm fixture in his side's starting XI last term the German was unlucky not to make the final cut for Joachim Low's 23 - man squad for the World Cup after scoring 11 Bundesliga goals in 2013/14.

With passion for the national side at an all - time low after a terrible World Cup earlier this summer, and an uninspired performance in a 1 - 0 win at home to Norway last week, this certainly looks like a challenging game that has come far too soon for this team...

The German international is set to leave the Bernabeu after being informed he isn't part of Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the current campaign, with the La Liga side keen to cash - in on the World Cup winner.

Louis van Gaal's side have also been linked with Toni Kroos in recent months, though the German World Cup winner eventually opted to sign for Real Madrid after leaving Bayern Munich.

O'Neill stayed on as manager and will prepare to lead Republic of Ireland into the qualifying campaign for Euro 2020 after considering his future as boss after his side's 5 - 1 aggregate defeat against Denmark in the play - offs for the World Cup 2018.

Goals from Douglas Costa and Renato Augusto gave the Selecao a comfortable lead inside the first half an hour, but Edinson Cavani pulled a goal back just after the half - hour mark and Luis Suarez scored moments after half time to draw the two sides level, marking his first match back after the 2014 World Cup with a fine effort.

Arsene manager Arsene Wenger has claimed that Alexis Sanchez is burdened with disappointment after his Chile side failed to earn qualification to next summer's World Cup competition.

After all, Don Fabio Capello's England side stormed their World Cup 2010 group by winning nine of their ten games before they imploded in South Africa while Uncle Roy went one better by winning all ten of England's Euro 2016 qualifying games.

Unfortunately for them, Argentina became the fifth side to win the World Cup as hosts, beating the Netherlands 3 - 1 after extra time in the final.

The Anderlecht winger has scored 12 goals during a loan spell with Turkish side Kasimpasa this season, and is expected to find a new club after the World Cup.

Antigua goalkeeper Janiel Simon, a landscape gardener by trade, was forced to miss his side's World Cup qualifier against Cuba in the summer of 2008 after damaging his right eye with a «weed - whacker», which left him needing surgery with a «50/50» chance of regaining his sight.

His domestic success at Juventus led Conte to the national side after Cesare Prandelli's departure following a poor World Cup in Brazil, tasked with stabilising the side ahead of Euro 2016.

Apparently this friendly was arranged as a form of compensation to the Bayern Munich after Arjen Robben himself aggravated an existing injury at the 2010 World Cup after the Bundesliga side had told the Dutch national team not to play the winger.

The winner of this match will qualify for the Club World Cup final which will be played at the same venue against Brazilian side Grêmio who qualify for the final after beating Pachuca, mexican side.

Etebo who put up a five star display in the tie has been linked with a move away from the newly promoted side, after starring for Nigeria at the Olympics in Rio and the senior team during the World Cup qualifiers.

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The World Cup winner went close to extending his side's advantage, as he forced Elliot into a fine save, before seeing his rebound blocked in typically no - nonsense fashion by Shawcross, just after half time.

England have given midfield pair Jack Colback and Fabian Delph their first call ups to the national side in the first squad after the World Cup.

The Serbia U21 international - who was also a member of Serbia's FIFA Under - 20 World Cup winning side in 2015 - is not expected to complete his transfer before Tuesday after which he will rejoin Red Star on loan until the end of the season.

David Luiz celebrates after scoring his side's second goal from a free - kick against Colombia during the World Cup quarter - final at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.

Angel Gomes played in both matches after his FIFA U17 World Cup winning exploits, being a boost for his side, scoring twice at Blackburn and assisting in Switzerland.

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Alex Song will be off the World Cup after his Cameroon side completed a 2 - 0 win over Morocco to qualify for 2010.

The 2006 World Cup winning side aims to return to glory after a lackluster performance in South Africa that had the Azurri furious.

Allegri named strong sides in preparation for the 2017 - 18 season and he is expected to take his full roster this summer, especially with many of his regular first - teamers not involved in the World Cup after Italy missed out on qualifying for the first time since 1958.

Chelsea's preseason friendly against Australian side Perth Glory has been confirmed for July 23, eight days after the World Cup final.

Mikel made a sly dig on Pogba shortly after his record breaking move to Old Trafford by posting a video on his Twitter handle of an incident at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he nutmegged the French midfielder during Nigeria's game against Brazil, side by side with a message welcoming him to the English Premier League.

The talented goalkeeper, who's spent his entire professional career in Italy, will lead his side in their historic World Cup qualifying campaign after being appointed captain by their coach Albert Bunjaki.

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed the World Cup will not be worth watching without him after his side lost to Portugal in Tuesday night's -LRB-...)

Klinsmann, the son of former U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann, went on trial at several European clubs after playing in college at California and with the U.S. at the Under - 20 World Cup, before signing for Bundesliga side Hertha last July.

After electing to represent Germany at international level, he went on to score 10 goals in 69 games for the side over a 10 - year period and was twice a runner - up in the 2002 World Cup and 2008 European Championships.