sports newz friday 9 jan 2015 Ched Evans has blamed mob rule for the collapse of his proposed deal to sign for Oldham Athletic. Sadly the mob rule tactics employed by the more radical elements of our society and the constant media reporting has had the desired influence on some sponsors and the club would face significant financial pressure if I joined them. Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for claiming there is a campaign to influence referees decisions against his Chelsea side. It is alleged his remarks constitute improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of a referee or referees and/or bring the game into disrepute, read an FA statement. Kevin Strootman has insisted he is in no rush to leave Roma, despite continued reports linking the midfielder with a move to join up with his Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. Lionel Messi and Neymar returned as Barcelona ended a turbulent few days with a 5-0 thrashing of Elche in the Copa del Rey. The pair were rested for Sundays loss at David Moyess Real Sociedad , and it was Neymar who opened the scoring after being set up by Luis Suarez. Suarezs low shot and a Lionel Messi penalty ensured a 3-0 interval lead. Brendan Rodgers has refused to be drawn on suggestions that he is looking at a deal to bring in Manchester City midfielder James Milner to Liverpool. Swansea City manager Garry Monk says it is important that Manchester City meet their £30m valuation of striker Wilfried Bony. Monk says talks are on-going ahead of the 26-year-olds proposed move to the Premier League champions. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to focus on matters on the pitch in the wake of Steven Gerrard’s decision to leave Anfield after 17 years. Manchester United have moved a step closer to securing David de Gea on a new contract on the very day they confirmed the arrival of his new No 2 Victor Valdes. United have handed Valdes an 18-month deal with the option of an extra years extension and Old Trafford manager Louis van Gaal confirmed that the 32-year-old will slot in as the clubs No 2 goalkeeper. However it is the future of De Gea that is concerning many United fans and it is understood that United are now confident of agreeing a lucrative new deal with the 24-year-old very soon. Manchester United are maintaining interest in Borussia Dortmunds Mats Hummels but his father has rejected the possibility of a move this window. Liverpool star Raheem Sterling took to Instagram to share another photo from his holiday on Thursday. The 20-year-old has been enjoying a winter break in Jamaica having been given some time off by Brendan Rodgers. Sterling sat out of Liverpools 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup third round on Monday night after a hectic first-half of the season. Dennis Wises son Henry signed a one-year deal to play for Arsenal on Thursday evening as the 15-year-old leaves QPR to play for the north London club. Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool will remain an attractive destination for the games top players even when they lose one of their biggest stars. Jose Mourinho has taken a vow of silence after being charged with misconduct by the FA for claiming there is a campaign against his Chelsea team Inter Milan have agreed to sign speedy winger Xherdan Shaqiri from German champions Bayern Munich. The 23-year-old will undergo a medical in Italy on Friday. Jose Mourinho has taken a vow of silence after being charged with misconduct by the FA for claiming there is a campaign against his Chelsea team. Inter Milan have agreed to sign speedy winger Xherdan Shaqiri from German champions Bayern Munich. The 23-year-old will undergo a medical in Italy on Friday Jose Mourinho has taken a vow of silence after being charged with misconduct by the FA for claiming there is a campaign against his Chelsea team. Roberto Martinez has launched an investigation to find the reasons why Evertons players have suffered so many hamstring injuries in the last 18 months. Since Martinez arrived at the club in June 2013, a number of Evertons key players have been afflicted with the issue. The total now stands at 20 after Leighton Baines missed the FA Cup tie with West Ham on Tuesday and Sylvain Distin was injured during the 1-1 draw Villarreals versatile defender Gabriel Paulista has since been put forward to Arsene Wenger and is a player all the scouting staff like. Tottenham Hotspur are willing to make an offer for Burnley striker Danny Ings in this window but Sean Dyche is hopeful he will still see out his contract. Former United States defender Alexi Lalas has warned Steven Gerrard that he faces a huge challenge in Major League Soccer when he joins LA Galaxy in the Neymar saluted Barcelonas star-studded attack after he, along with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, put Elche to the sword in a 5-0 thrashing in the Copa del Rey at Camp Nou. Victor Valdes believes David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world and admits it will be difficult to dislodge him from Manchester United’s starting line-up. Manchester United have announced the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on an initial 18-month contract. Sir Bradley Wiggins has created a new cycling team called WIGGINS and confirmed he will attempt to break the hour record in London in June.The new all-British squad will race on the road, but its main function is to prepare Wiggins and a selection of his team-mates for a bid for team pursuit gold on the track at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.Wiggins, 34, will officially join early in May, after leaving Team Sky on April 30. The other eight riders in the nine-man line-up are: Steven Burke, Mark Christian, Jon Dibben, Owain Doull, Iain Paton, Daniel Patten, Andy Tennant and Michael Thompson. Victor Valdes believes David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world and admits it will be difficult to dislodge him from Manchester United’s starting line-up. Sergio Aguero: Man City striker returns to trainingManchester City striker Sergio Aguero is back in training having been sidelined since December with a knee injury. Aguero, 26, took part in a team session on Thursday which also featured forward Edin Dzeko, who has also been out since last month, with a calf injury. Argentine Aguero had scored 19 goals in 17 starts before suffering ligament damage against Everton on 6 December. Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi, 27, is ready to listen to Chelsea or Manchester City if the Premier League clubs offer a staggering £500m package for him to quit the La Liga giants this summer. Manchester United are looking at a £35m bid for defender Mats Hummels, 26, as boss Louis van Gaal looks to take advantage of Borussia Dortmunds perilous league position in the German Bundesliga. However, van Gaal may have to wait until the summer to sign both Hummels and long-time defensive target Kevin Strootman, 24, from Roma with both players reported to be happy at their current clubs. Liverpool are considering a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 22, as boss Brendan Rodgers considers replacements for Simon Mignolet . N ewcastle are expected to speak to former Lyon coach Remi Garde about becoming the clubs new head coach next week. Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 23, has given both Arsenal and Liverpool a boost in their pursuit of the striker as he reveals he wants to play in Spain or England. Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic, 21, is poised to wrap up his move to German side Schalke over the coming days. Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, has no interest in joining Olympiakos on loan after the Greek side offered to pay his wages in full until the end of the season. Manchester United could delay a decision on a new contract for goalkeeper David de Gea, 24, until the summer with the club facing the distraction of prioritising a decision on 28-year-old striker Radamel Falcaos long-term future at Old Trafford. De Gea has been offered a double your money, £140,000-a-week deal to extend his Manchester United contract. Tottenham are struggling to offload midfielder Paulinho, 26, because neither Inter Milan nor Schalke will match the £17m Spurs paid for the Brazilian in 2013. But, the club look set to complete a loan deal for Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabot, 19. Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert must find around £3m if he is to secure a deal for out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Scott Sinclair, 25. Celtic are lining up a £1.5m bid for Chesterfield striker Eoin Doyle, 24, who has also interested Rotherham and Sheffield United. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told players any of them caught smoking on club duty will be sent to train with the youth team for the rest of the season following goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesnys misdemeanour in the changing room shower after defeat against Southampton. Frank Lampards agent Steve Kutner says the 36-year-old midfielder will not extend his stay at Manchester City beyond the end of the Premier League season and will join New York City in July. Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 25, will return to training at the clubs Melwood complex on Friday after working for nearly a month in the Unites States on his rehabilitation from a torn thigh muscle. New Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes managing Newcastle will be difficult for his successor at St James Park because of the clubs financial and transfer policies. Former Barcelona coach Henk Ten Cate says that playmaker Lionel Messi, 27, is still at the Catalan side because of a deathbed promise to former coach Tito Vilanova. Everton boss Roberto Martinez says he will rectify problems that have led to a number of players picking up hamstring injuries with the club already replacing some of its medics. Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic, 25, will have to be dropped from the clubs Champions League squad of 21 players should City complete the £27m signing of Swansea striker Wilfried Bony, 26. Former Portugal star Luis Figo admits it is a tough choice for this years Ballon dOr, describing playmakers Barcelonas Lionel Messi and Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, as the truffles and caviar of the football world. Casillas: Real Madrid dont want Messi Despite suggestions that the Argentine is unhappy, the Blancos captain does not think a move to the Santiago Bernabeu is possible and refuted that Barcelona are in crisis Transfer Talk: Barca target Pellegrini Luis Enrique is under pressure at Camp Nou and the Catalan side have already got their eyes on the former Real Madrid head coach Best medicine for Barca is winning - Luis Enrique The Spaniard insists he is unconcerned over his level of popularity, after sections of the home crowd whistled when his name at Camp Nou on Thursday Neymar salutes Barcelona attack The Brazilian scored twice, while Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi also found the back of the net, in a one-sided Copa del Rey victory on Thursday night Strootman: Im not talking to other teams The Netherlands midfielder, who is a long-term target for Manchester United, has insisted he is not in discussions over an exit from Roma and only concerned with helping the team Player Ratings: Barcelona 5-0 Elche Goal took in the action at Camp Nou as the home side shook off recent off-field worries to clinch a resounding win that all but books their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals Barcelona 5-0 Elche: Messi, Neymar and Suarez all on target in Blaugrana romp The trio struck as Luis Enriques side responded to their La Liga defeat on Sunday by producing a one-sided demolition of the visitors to all but end this Copa del Rey tie Yaya Toure named African Player of the Year The Ivorian has been named the best player from the continent for a record fourth straight time after beating Vincent Enyeama and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at a ceremony in Lagos Valdes: Im here to help worlds best goalkeeper De Gea The former Barcelona shot-stopper signed an 18-month contract with Manchester United on Thursday, but insists his arrival will not cause any problems with his new team-mate Germany still top of Fifa rankings Joachim Lows men have suffered a post-World Cup hangover but remain at the summit of the international standings Messi and Ronaldo like caviar and truffles, jokes Figo The former Portugal star admits it is a tough choice for this years Ballon dOr, but which candidate is he backing? Manchester City have no agreement with New York City FC over Lampard, say Premier League The league say the champions have not breached any rules regarding the 36-year-olds registration, but confirmed the player is not required to move to Major League Soccer Pearson hints at further Leicester signings The Foxes sit bottom of the Premier League table and, following arrivals of Mark Schwarzer and Andrej Kramaric, the manager is looking to bolster his squad even further Ill make Bayern mark - Kimmich The 19-year-old isnt short on self-belief after revealing his intention to gatecrash the starting XI of the club he will join in the summer Krul in line to make Newcastle comeback against Chelsea The first-choice goalkeeper has been out of action since November, with Rob Elliot and Jak Alnwick deputising since, but John Carver hopes to include him at Stamford Bridge Roma battle Arsenal for Cech The goalkeeper appears destined to leave Chelsea for pastures new after losing his place at Stamford Bridge, with reports suggesting he could be on his way to Italy Ronaldo inspired me to join Inter - Podolski The Germany international idolised the Brazil legend during his formative years and was left impressed with his assessment of the Nerazzurri in several interviews Mourinho charged for referee misconduct by FA after claiming campaign against Chelsea The Blues boss was left incensed by referee Anthony Taylors decision to book Cesc Fabregas for diving after the Spaniard went down in the penalty area at St Marys Official: Manchester United sign Valdes on 18-month deal The former Barcelona man becomes Louis van Gaals first acquisition of the January transfer window and will serve as back-up to No.1 goalkeeper David de Gea • Dortmund will never fire Klopp, says Watzke Despite the Signal Iduna Park being slumped in the Bundesliga relegation zone, the club CEO has thrown his total backing behind the coach Sturridge due back in England before weekend The England striker has only made three Premier League apperances this season for the Reds and spent the festive period recovering in the USA Convicted rapist Evans apologises amid new deal collapse Oldham said unbearable pressure meant they will no longer pursue a deal, while the 26-year-old said sorry for the issues his conviction has caused for the first time Arsenal in talks with Legia Warsaw starlet Bielik The Gunners remain keen on a deal for the 17-year-old midfielder, who has made six first-team appearances for the Polish club this season Pardew: Crystal Palace challenge a good fit The former West Ham boss left Newcastle to take over at Selhurst Park and admits signing a striker in January is going to prove difficult Dunga: I had to battle stern reputation The Brazil boss concedes he faced a real challenge to dispel his pragmatic reputation when he succeeded Luiz Felipe Scolari as coach Aguero & Dzeko back in full Man City training The two strikers have returned to training, while the Premier League champions have also confirmed that Vincent Kompany is making good progress after his hamstring injury Swansea City stand firm over Bony’s €38m valuation as Man City talks continue The Premier League champions are reluctant to pay over €31m for the Ivorian, but Garry Monk maintains the striker will not be sold for a cut-price fee Vlaar ruled out for up to six weeks The defender has been linked with a move away from Villa Park during the January transfer window, but Paul Lambert does not expect him or Fabian Delph to depart this month Hojbjerg signs new Bayern contract The young midfielder has committed his future to the German champions, but will spend the second half of the 2014/15 campaign out on loan Laporta: Im ready to stand in Barcelona elections The former Camp Nou chief announced his desire to contest the 2015 presidency, but cryptically stated he is not yet certain he will put his name into the hat Del Piero: Ronaldo is the future but Neuer will win Ballon dOr The legendary former Juventus forward praised the Portuguese forward and Lionel Messi, but suspects the Bayern shot-stopper will be voted the best player of 2014 Official: Burnley sign Michael Keane from Manchester United The England Under-21s international defender puts pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract at Turf Moor after a deal was agreed by the two clubs on Wednesday Celtic place €12m price tag on Van Dijk Everton and Sunderland are set to be frustrated in their pursuit of the Dutchman despite holding talks over the defender with the Scottish Premiership champions Senegal look to block Sakhos West Ham availability The forward pulled out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to a back injury and his international side do not think he should play club football while the tournament is ongoing Inter and Bayern agree deal for Shaqiri The Switzerland international has agreed a move to the Italian giants, with a four-year contract just requiring his signature after the clubs settled on a fee Szczesny the scapegoat for an embarrassment of an Arsenal defence, fumes father The goalkeeper has come under fire for his performance in a 2-0 defeat by Southampton and was disciplined by Arsene Wenger for smoking in the showers afterwards Rodriguez signs Wolfsburg renewal The Switzerland international has ended speculation about his future by putting pen-to-paper on a three-year extension to his existing deal Sunderland - Liverpool Betting: Back Rodgers Reds to get the better of the Black Cats Both sides were victorious in the FA Cup third round last weekend but our tipster is backing the visitors to claim all three points at the Stadium of Light on Saturday • Transfer Talk: Suarez future uncertain The Uruguayan has scored just three goals Barcelona so far and the recent upheaval at Camp Nou could push him towards the exit door, according to reports Defoe returns to Tottenham for training during MLS close-season The Toronto FC striker has attracted interest from QPR and Hull City during the January transfer window and will train with his former sides development squad to stay fit James slams referee after Atletico defeat The Colombia international claims his side were not given fair treatment but remains confident they can overturn their 2-0 deficit in the second leg Redknapp denies QPR approaches for Salah and Sigthorsson The Rs boss is keen to bolster his squad with loans in January but does not believe that the out-of-favour Blues winger would be available and has not revisited the Ajax man Chelsea youngster Baker loaned to Sheffield Wednesday The 19-year-old midfielder, who has been called up by England Under-21s, joins Stuart Grays side until May 2 and will attempt to lift them above mid-table in the Championship
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