Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

Madrid ready to sell £36m Chelsea & Manchester United target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 17 2014

Real Madrid are in the hunt of a world class midfielder in the summer. With Xabi Alonso approaching the apogee of his career and Asier Illarramendi unimpressive, Madrid are looking to…

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Liverpool lodge £3.5m bid to land next Steven Gerrard

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 17 2014

Liverpool have lodged an official bid of £3.5m for M.K Dons midfielder Dele Alli, according to reports from Sky Sports. The Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has shown great appetite in…

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Madrid join the race to sign £60m Manchester United & Chelsea target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 17 2014

Real Madrid have joined the race to sign PSG’s world class striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports from France. French media speculated a lot on Cavani’s future over the past…

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Russia v South Korea Preview: Capello to oversee strong start for World Cup underdogs?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 18 2014

Russia and South Korea will go head to head in the Arena Pantanal on Tuesday in what is the final match of the opening round of fixtures at the 2014 World Cup….

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Brazil v Mexico Preview: Selecao to build on opening night success?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 17 2014

World Cup hosts Brazil take on Mexico in Fortaleza today, with both sides eager to build on their respective opening day wins in Group A. Brazil were impressive on opening night,…

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Ghana 1-2 USA: Sweet revenge for USA after South Africa knockout blow

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

USA exploded into this vengeance game, against the team that ended their 2010 World Cup journey, with the fifth fastest goal in World Cup history. Ghana piled on the pressure and…

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Iran 0-0 Nigeria: Mikel and Moses fail to inspire Africans in dour draw

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

The very first draw of the 2014 World Cup arrived this evening, with Iran vs Nigeria ending in a stalemate. Chances were few and far between, with African champions Nigeria…

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Chelsea agree €25m deal to sign La Liga winner

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

According to reputed and trusted Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio Atletico Madrid left back Filipe Luis is set to join Chelsea as the Blues have agreed to pay a whopping €25m…

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Liverpool hit ‘Blind’ target for €20m Spaniard

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

According to reports in Spanish newspaper Estadio Deperotivo, Liverpool and are keen to acquire the services of Netherlands left wing back Daley Blind in the summer after their chances to…

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Germany 4-0 Portugal: Muller leads German romp as Pepe loses the plot

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 12 2023

Germany thrashed 10-man Portugal this afternoon in Group G with Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller scoring a hat-trick, but the first half sending off of defender Pepe effectively ended the…

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Video: Germany 4-0 Portugal – Muller hattrick propels ruthless Germans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

Germany kick-started their World Cup campaign with a ruthless 4-0 win as Joachim Löw’s side waltzed past a hapless Portuguese side at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. Thomas Muller was back…

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CONFIRMED: Ronald Koeman set be appointed as new manager of Southampton

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

Ronald Koeman is set to be appointed as the new manager of Southampton, taking over from Mauricio Pochettino who left the south coast club to take over the reins at…

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Ghana v USA Preview: Big start needed from ‘Group of Death’ underdogs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

USA kick off their World Cup campaign this evening against Ghana, with the game expected to live up to the grand precedent set by some stunning games so far in…

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Messi is the key man, but don’t overlook the other crucial contributors

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

He is among the greatest players of all time and among the top two of the current generation. Dependence on a player of his caliber is no shameful acceptance. He…

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Diego Costa confirms he is joining Chelsea

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 16 2014

Chelsea are edging closer to make their second official signing of the summer, as Diego Costa finally admits that he will be playing for the Blues next season. Costa, who…

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