sports news 30 December 2014 Martino: I taught Messi nothing at Barcelona The Argentina boss admits his year in charge at Camp Nou was unsuccessful and feels he offered very little to the squad and their star man West Brom sack Alan Irvine The 56-year-old leaves the Hawthorns with the side in 16th place, while the club expect to appoint a permanent replacement by the weekend Mancini confirms Podolski interest The Germany international is expected to leave Arsenal in the January transfer window and the Inter coach admits his side are tracking him Liverpool getting back to their best - Rodgers Adam Lallanas double inspired Liverpool to a 4-1 win over Swansea City and the Anfield boss has hailed his sides dominant display Newcastle give Pardew permission to speak to Crystal Palace Goal understands that Palace have made an offer of over €3m to the managers current club and are closing in on an agreement with the 53-year-old Torres Atletico return is great for world football - Cerezo The striker has sealed his return to the club where he started his career and the president is ready to welcome him back with open arms Liverpool can finish in top four, says Lallana The Reds stormed to an impressive 4-1 win over Swansea City on Monday and the England midfielder is convinced that Brendan Rodgers side can secure Champions League football Player Ratings: Liverpool 4-1 Swansea City Brendan Rodgers side impressed in a largely one-sided victory over a poor Swansea to close out 2014 in style Liverpool 4-1 Swansea City: Lallana scores twice as Reds climb to eighth The former Southampton wingers double, along with Alberto Morenos opener and Jonjo Shelveys own goal, enabled Brendan Rodgers side to end the year on a high TRANSFER GOSSIP West Ham striker Mauro Zarate, 27, takes a parting shot at Hammers boss Sam Allardyce after agreeing a loan deal with QPR until the end of the season, accusing him of refusing to play him because he was signed by chairman David Sullivan. (Daily Mirror) Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21, will be allowed to join French top-flight club Bordeaux on loan for the rest of the season. (Daily Star) Mauro Zarate has scored twice in eight appearances for West Ham this season Arsenal target Edinson Cavani could be getting closer to a move to Emirates Stadium after the striker, 27, was omitted from Paris St-Germains warm-weather training plans. (Daily Express) Liverpool are set to beat Tottenham in the chase for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, 21. (Daily Mail) Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, wants to stay at Turf Moor and lead his sides fight for survival. (Sun - subscription required) Newcastles French international midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 25, is ready to turn down a move to Arsenal and stay at St James Park. (Sun - subscription required) Manchester United have made an official move for Norwegian teenager Maritin Odegaard, 16, who visited Old Trafford where he met manager Louis van Gaal but the Stromgodset midfielder is also due to visit Manchester City this week. (Daily Express) OTHER GOSSIP Tuesdays Mirror back page Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini, 32, is in the frame for the managers job at St James Park if Alan Pardew leaves. (The Independent) Pardew will double his salary at Crystal Palace if his move from Newcastle to Selhurst Park is finalised. (Daily Mirror) Newcastle have, though, targeted former Stoke and Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis to replace Pardew. (Sun - subscription required) But Hull manager Steve Bruce and St Etienne manager Christophe Galtier are also both among the contenders to take over at Newcastle. (Daily Telegraph) Referee Anthony Taylor apologised to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for booking Cesc Fabregas rather than awarding him a penalty in Chelseas 1-1 draw at Southampton . (Daily Mail) Real Madrid want world record signing Gareth Bale to spend the rest of his career with the European champions. (Sun - subscription required) Midfielder Samir Nasri insists Manchester City have the bottle to defend their Premier League title. (Daily Star) Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe wants to sign Wigan winger Callum McManaman as his side target a Premier League place. (Daily Mail) Ronaldo: Hopefully the Ballon dOr is next The Real Madrid forward was named as 2014s best player at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai and he hopes it will be a sign that the illustrious individual honour will follow Zarate to join QPR on loan The 27-year-old has made only eight appearances for West Ham this season and will join Harry Redknapps side on a temporary deal until the end of the campaign Valencia & Benfica agree Enzo Perez deal The Argentina midfielder will sign for the Spanish side on January 2 if he passes a medical in a deal reported to be worth €25 million De Bruyne wants to stay at Wolfsburg - agent The Belgium international is happy at Wolfsburg, according to his representative, despite reports linking him with Bayern Munich Kolo Toure included in Ivory Coast squad for final time The defender will retire from international duty after the Africa Cup of Nations, 15 years since winning his first cap, while his brother Yaya and Wilfried Bony are also included Mourinho is the best coach ever - Mendes The Chelsea boss has been lauded by his long-time ally, who believes his record compares favourably with Sir Alex Ferguson LIVE: Liverpool vs Swansea The home side are three points behind the Swans and will be desperate to secure a victory to narrow the gap between them and the top four Ancelotti wins best coach of the year award After guiding Real Madrid to the Decima and winning the Copa del Rey in his first season with the club, the Italian was rewarded at the Globe Soccer Awards on Monday Transfer Talk: Bale out, Hazard in Real Madrid are considering selling the Welsh winger to Manchester United for €127 million to fund a move for the Chelsea attacker Cisse charged with violent conduct after Coleman clash The Newcastle United striker appeared to elbow his Everton counterpart during the clubs clash at St James Park and has been retrospectively punished by the FA Rojo closing in on Manchester United return The summer acquisition from Sporting Lisbon has been sidelined with a thigh injury since mid-December but is set for a first-team comeback at the turn of the year Kolo Toure included in Cote dIvoire squad for final time The defender will retire from international duty after the Africa Cup of Nations, 15 years since winning his first cap Crystal Palace close in on Pardew appointment The 53-year-old is top of chairman Steve Parishs shortlist to replace the axed Neil Warnock and the club are locked in negotiations with Newcastle over the potential appointment Dunga: Brazil still in transition The Selecao coach says they still have along road ahead despite recording six consecutive victories since the World Cup Cruz Azul agree Santa Cruz deal The 33-year-old will head to Mexico in January after spending the last two-and-a-half seasons in Spain Everton Ribeiro: Brazil select the best The 25-year-old Cruzeiro forward grabbed what proved to be a title-winning goal for his side last month and hopes to do the same for the Selecao at the Copa America next year Robben & Ribery arent individuals The wingers have been praised for their team ethic and ability to retain a sense of inventiveness and individuality Popovic given green light to join Crystal Palace The Western Sydney Wanderers manager has guided the club to unprecedented success in recent years but will be allowed to take the Eagles job if the chance arises Madrid clash will give Milan a big lift - Montolivo With the Rossoneri chasing a Champions League berth in Serie A, the midfielder believes the friendly will help them hit the ground running after the winter break Brazil boss Dunga voted Ronaldo over Neymar in Ballon dOr 2014 Despite starring in the World Cup and putting in blistering performances for Barcelona, the young Brazilians national team coach preferred his Real Madrid rival January will be tough for Madrid - Isco Valencia and Atletico Madrid lie in wait immediately after the winter break and could pose a threat to the clubs 22-game winning streak Podolski would be joining a mediocre Inter, says Matthaus The former Germany international midfielder has criticised his old side and their pursuit of his compatriot, whom he also believes to be living off past glories A player from 20 years ago couldnt compete today, says Bayer Leverkusen doctor The Bundesliga clubs head medic believes that previous generations of footballers would not be able to cope with the lack of recovery time in the current era Mario on the move, record breaking Arsenal and Messi or Ronaldo to score a ton? What does 2015 hold for the world of football? William Hill have priced some potential events for 2015 including Mario Balotelli to leave Liverpool, Qatar to lose the 2022 World Cup and David Moyes winning a trophy at Sociedad Dubai ready to welcome Real Madrid & AC Milan The reigning European champions are set to take on the Rossoneri on Tuesday in what is expected to be a sold-out Sevens Stadium Cristiano Ronaldo almost joined Birmingham The former Premier League outfit were offered the Portuguese superstar by Sporting Lisbon but the attacker ultimately ended up at Old Trafford Why Van Gaal & Manchester United is a perfect marriage... and the best is yet to come in 2015 CORRESPONDENT COLUMN: The only way is up for the club after showing great improvements this season, with the Dutchman breathing life back into the 20-time champions Ancelotti keen for Madrid to maintain winning form The 55-year-old coach has warned his team against complacency as they prepare to face his former side, AC Milan, in a friendly in Dubai Terry calls for quiet arrogance from Chelsea The Blues captain was pleased with the performance against Southampton, despite dropping points, but feels extra assurance is needed if they are to finish top of the pile Pochettino hints at January additions for Tottenham The Spurs boss says he is planning on talking to the club regarding possible arrivals, but insists he is happy with the strength of his squad Wenger confident Arsenal will finish in top four Sundays 2-1 win at West Ham pulled the Gunners level on points with fourth-placed Southampton, despite suffering their worst ever start to a Premier League season Transfer Talk: Man City target Atletico Madrids Miranda The Premier League champions are looking for a new centre-half, with Eliaquim Mangala having failed to impress since his summer switch from Porto The Chelsea midfielder has recorded 13 assists after 18 games - the most of any player at the midway point - while Louis van Gaal named a rare unchanged team against Tottenham Kovacic will play for a bigger club than Inter, says Modric The 20-year-old is often mentioned at Santiago Bernabeu and is destined for a greater stage than that which the Nerazzurri can provide, according to his compatriot Liverpool - Swansea City Goalscorer Special: Back Gerrard to get amongst the goals when the Swans visit Anfield Brendan Rodgers side face his former employers at Anfield on Monday night and our tipster is backing the Reds 34-year-old midfielder to find the target against Garry Monks men Alexis: Am I the star at Arsenal? Im just another player The summer signing insists the presence of World Cup winners and other world-class talents means he does not stand out, and is delighted at his decision to move to England Torres: There is a time when everyone must go back home The Spain striker spoke of his pleasure at returning to Atletico Madrid - seven years after leaving the Vicente Calderon for Liverpool Van Gaal: Manchester United will improve in 2015 After suffering a slow start to the season, the club have risen to third in the Premier League table and the Dutchman expects them to continue climbing in the New Year
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