According to a number of sources, Real Sociedad youngster Antoine Griezmann is a wanted man. Griezmann, who turned 22 on Thursday, is reportedly being chased by Tottenham, Arsenal and Barcelona thanks largely to a number of brilliant performances which, coinciding with Sociedad's good form, has taken them up to fourth in the league. However, the French international spoke to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo about his desire to remain in the Basque Country. … [Read more...]
Raphael Varane – the next great central defender
Not many are able to force their way onto the cusp of the Real Madrid starting eleven these days, but even fewer manage to do so at such a tender age as Raphael Varane. The 19 year old Frenchman has, over the past few months, presented a strong case to manager Jose Mourinho for a regular starting place with a number of assured displays at the heart of the Madrid back four. Madrid's best kept secret is out and now the world is aware of Varane's ability with praise coming from all directions. … [Read more...]
Euro 2012 Highlights (08/10/10)
A weekend break for the Premier League meant European qualifiers were back under way this weekend in preparation for the 2012 finals in Poland & Ukraine. England don't appear until Tuesday when they face Montenegro but this Friday still saw the likes of France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands and Germany all in action. France 2-0 Romania Northern Ireland 0-0 Italy Portugal 3-1 Denmark Germany 3-0 Turkey Spain 3-1 Lithuania Moldova 0-1 Netherlands … [Read more...]