This is the fourth time Ozil has suffered from undefinied «illnesses» this season, and there are certain members of the Arsenal clan that are not completely convinced that the German is just feigning illness to spend more time with his new betrothed Amine Gulse, who he is set to wed in Turkey
this summer after the World Cup is over.
Raul Jimenez only joined Atletico Madrid from Club America last
summer after the World Cup, but he has struggled to make an impact in Spanish football.
Wenger must start rebuilding from this January because there will be a huge inflation in
the summer after the World Cup.
Not exact matches
Blind signed for United for a fee of # 14m in the
summer of 2014
after an impressive
World Cup campaign with Holland.
This
summer we have no
World Cup, but perhaps our South American players may be tired
after the Copa America.
An innocent picture taken
after the
World Cup final in Brazil went viral and spread across the web this
summer.
«The last tour in 2009 was a real success and we're delighted that we are returning this
summer after a break last year due to the FIFA
World Cup,» Ayre said.
After impressing at last summer's World Cup in Brazil, the winger was retained by manager Arsene Wenger for the first half of the 2014 - 15 campaign, but was sent out on - loan to Liga BBVA outfit Villarreal in the January transfer window after finding first - team opportunities lim
After impressing at last
summer's
World Cup in Brazil, the winger was retained by manager Arsene Wenger for the first half of the 2014 - 15 campaign, but was sent out on - loan to Liga BBVA outfit Villarreal in the January transfer window
after finding first - team opportunities lim
after finding first - team opportunities limited.
And even though Ozil started this season a bit slowly
after his exploits in helping Germany to win the
World Cup in Brazil this
summer, the star midfielder had been integral to our two best performances and results so far, against Aston Villa and Galatasaray.
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.
Q. Fabio Capello came in for some serious stick during the
summer after a poor
World Cup but do you think that the blame lies squarely on the players?
Also wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool, Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has been the subject of a # 45m bid from Manchester United and could make a superb addition at Old Trafford
after his fine goalscoring displays for club and country in recent years, including some eye - catching performances in Germany's win at last
summer's
World Cup.
Italy striker Mario Balotelli has been strongly linked with Arsenal this
summer, but his performances at the
World Cup for the Azzuri were disappointing
after the opening match against England.
Kenny Dalglish signed the forward for # 3.5 m from Auxerre in the
summer of 1998
after Guivarc» h had played a part in France's victorious
World Cup campaign on home soil.
Rose's return came hours
after the Daily Star had reported that Jose Mourinho's United were hopeful of signing the England left - back for # 45m before next
summer's
World Cup.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is worried that playing in the Copa America will be too much for Alexis Sanchez
after a hectic season and the
World Cup last
summer.
With long - serving veterans such as Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard calling time on their international careers
after this
summer's
World Cup, this was a chance for some young players to impress for the Three Lions and stake their claims for a place, but Redknapp was far from impressed by any of them.
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 Arsenal defender retired from international football shortly
after winning the
World Cup last
summer in Brazil, but could make a U-turn should his country qualify for the Olympics in Rio next year.
After injuring his spine at the FIFA
World Cup earlier this
summer, Neymar had to wear a back support to aid his recovery.
Chiles has been handed the duty of presenting England's
World Cup campaign this
summer, but has already seen his credentials come into question
after exclaiming «welcome to Rio» despite the game being played in Miami.
He came very late from his holidays
after the
World Cup in the
summer, so he started
after his team - mates and was not good physically.»
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According to a Metro report, the Arsenal boss is now ready to place an offer of a little over # 14 million for the defender, who missed six months of football
after breaking his leg playing against Holland in the knockout stages of last
summer's
World Cup finals.
Going into the game, Colombia were in last place in Group C having surprisingly lost their opening game 1 - 0 against Venezuela — their first loss
after seven straight wins — a sequence that went back to their 1 - 0 loss to Brazil in last
summer's
World Cup.
The pundit goes on to suggest though perhaps
after a year or two following next
summer's
World Cup in Russia, if Alli and Spurs still haven't won any major trophies, then perhaps that will be the time when he considers a move elsewhere to fulfil his ambitions.
This was taken immediately
after the
World Cup final last
summer.
Hmmm, I already said I have a feeling he will stay, but in the
summer,
after the
World Cup, he will have all the roads open to go where ever he wants.
Retired from international duty
after this
summer's
World Cup with 29 goals in 106 games, but has proved during his short time with City that he is still more than capable of performing at the top level.
Wenger had 2 years to look for a defensive midfielder
after song and 3 months of
summer plus
world cup and you say there was none available our players are short compared to the invincibles and he still buys petit players like Sanchez no disrespect we need to set our transfer dealings right no waiting till the last day of window we need physical players that can fight in the middle not midgets
Because the boss had suggested that the reason for him not giving Podolski more time on the pitch so far this season was that he had yet to get properly match sharp
after the
summer exploits of winning the
World Cup in Brazil.
After conceding the fewest goals in the group stages of the
World Cup finals last summer, the 26 - year has conceded no goals in his three Premier League games, no goals from his one FA cup game, one penalty given away by Szczesny in the Champions League and the two in his debut against Southampton in the League c
Cup finals last
summer, the 26 - year has conceded no goals in his three Premier League games, no goals from his one FA
cup game, one penalty given away by Szczesny in the Champions League and the two in his debut against Southampton in the League c
cup game, one penalty given away by Szczesny in the Champions League and the two in his debut against Southampton in the League
cupcup.
The Gunners were keen on signing Dutch centre - back Vlaar in the
summer,
after he excelled during the 2014
World Cup.
I was screaming we should have got him back in
summer of 2014
after the
World Cup as a part of the Vela deal, the same
summer we got Alexis Sanchez «BABY»!!!
A lot of the Arsenal transfer talk during the
summer, especially during the
World Cup finals in Brazil, was about Joel Campbell and whether the young Costa Rica forward would finally get his chance to play for Arsenal
after signing for the club in 2011 but spending the next three seasons at various clubs on loan.
The 24 year - old is expected to be on the move this
summer after an impressive 2014 FIFA
World Cup campaign with the Netherlands, that saw him briefly linked with a move to Manchester United to follow national team manager Louis van Gaal.
Conte is also linked with the Italian international role, having previously impressed in the same role, and with the Azzurri having failed to qualify for the
World Cup next
summer, the job could remain open until
after the competition.
He came very late from his holidays [
after the
World Cup in the
summer], so he started
after his team - mates and was not good physically.»
After proving his ability at the
World Cup last
summer, Navas would be a great addition.
David Ospina: David Ospina is a brilliant goal keeper that we acquired over the
summer after a brilliant
World Cup performance for his home country of Columbia.
Hope the club get bought by someone who has ambition and then see which managers are available
after next
summer's
World Cup.
After scoring the winner for Germany in the
World Cup final against Argentina last
summer, many expected Gotze to push on and become a key player at club level during the 2014 - 15 campaign, but he was left out of some hugely important games including both legs of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.
After a superb season with Barcelona, Dani Alves will now be hoping to enjoy some success with Brazil after their humiliation at last summer's World
After a superb season with Barcelona, Dani Alves will now be hoping to enjoy some success with Brazil
after their humiliation at last summer's World
after their humiliation at last
summer's
World Cup.
AFTER THE U.S. women's soccer team wraps up trainingcamp and exhibition games this
summer, the march to the
World Cup begins.
The French international has been frozen out by Jurgen Klopp for well over a year
after a series of disciplinary issues, and in order to play regularly and rescue his place in the France squad for the
World Cup next
summer, a move elsewhere was always going to be needed.
The first games will take place just five days
after the 2018
World Cup final, so the football will barely be stopping this
summer.
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.
After failing to secure direct qualification to the
World Cup 2018, Italy have had to go through the playoffs to grab a place in Russia next
summer.
Obviously Wenger will have to play Laca as the Gunners usual start
after paying 50 million for the 26 year - old, Giroud will not be happy over his lack of playing time with the
World Cup looming next
summer.
This could be a slightly more difficult case as Nwakali has not yet reached 18, but he should certainly meet the international requirements
after having led the Nigeria team to victory in U17
World Cup this
summer.