Former Man City striker Paulo Wanchope gets into INSANE fight with security guard

Since hanging up his boots, former Man City, West Ham and Derby County striker Paulo Wanchope has been coaching the Costa Rican under-23 national team and getting into scraps with Panamanian security guards, as the video below shows. As his side were taking on Panama, the 39-year-old was denied entry to the field, sending him into a fit of anger. Wanchope swung the gate open and pushed a rather young looking ball boy out of the way in order to enter the pitch, only to be swung at by a…

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(Video) Liverpool star Roberto Firmino nets hat-trick in 5-1 friendly win

Liverpool playmaker Roberto Firmino may have been overshadowed by his countryman during the Reds’ 1-0 victory over Stoke City yesterday, but he gave fans a glimpse of his quality as he scored a hat-trick during a training ground friendly over Welsh Premier League champions TNS, the Liverpool Echo reports. The Brazilian – who arrived from Hoffenheim earlier in the summer – only played 12 minutes of the victory at the Britannia Stadium, and thus was included in the squad for the fitness game at Melwood. Fellow new signing Danny Ings…

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(Video) Philippe Coutinho banishes memories of Stoke humiliation with stunning winner for Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho helped Liverpool banish the painful memories of their humiliating defeat against Stoke City on the final day of last season, by scoring a stunning late winner at the Britannia Stadium. The Reds had looked like they may be in for a frustrating afternoon against Mark Hughes’ men, as they failed to convert their pressure into a goal. But, the Brazilian was finally able to break the deadlock with a fantastic strike from outside the area with just four minutes of normal time to go. Following a summer where…

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(Video) Petr Cech mistake helps West Ham to a surprise lead against Arsenal at half-time, and he does little better for the second

West Ham had Petr Cech to thank after his eagerness to get to a Dimitri Payet free-kick allowed Cheikhou Kouyate’s header to give the away side the lead against Arsenal. The former Chelsea man came flying out towards the penalty spot as Payet’s delivery curled behind the Gunners’ back-line. However, as the 33-year-old dived to punch the ball away, Kouyate got to the ball first and comfortably tucked his effort into the centre of the goal to give Slaven Bilic’s men a surprise lead at the break. And just when Cech thought his…

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(Video) Sergio Romero makes WORLD CLASS save in Man United training

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Sergio Romero is in line to make his Manchester United debut this weekend as Louis van Gaal doesn’t have the necessary confidence in David de Gea. The transfer saga that continues to rumble on has turned the Spanish international’s head, and he will now be forced to sit out of the Premier League opener. But those worried that Romero won’t be an adequate replacement needn’t worry, as he pulls off a world class save from a Juan Mata shot in training. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Man United…

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AWKWARD! Bournemouth new boy Max Gradel says he wants to sign for Chelsea at unveiling

It’s never a good sign when your new signing name drops another club in their first press conference. But that’s exactly what Bournemouth new boy Max Gradel did when he some to the press for the first time since signing on from French club Saint Etienne this week. However, it also seems like Gradel has got confused somewhere along the line. After the news had broken, Mourinho used Gradel as an example to show how strong the Premier League has become, and said that even a promoted side like Bournemouth…

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(Video) Everton boss admits Chelsea interest has unsettled John Stones

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed that the recent transfer speculation linking young defender John Stones with a move to Chelsea has affected the player, the Daily Express reports. Stones has been the subject of two summer bids from Chelsea – with the second reaching the £26m mark (via The Express) – which have taken their toll on the youngster, despite Martinez reiterating his desire to keep him at Goodison Park. “Yes (it has affected him) and you hope you learn from it and become more mature,” said Martinez. “Clearly, John…

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(Video) Lionel Messi CHOKES and HEADBUTTS Roma’s Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa during ‘friendly’

Since when did Lionel Messi fancy himself as a hardman? There can’t be many players less physically imposing than the diminutive Barcelona forward, but that hasn’t stopped him from trying to collect his nutter credentials with this spectacular outburst on Roma’s Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. He was lucky to still be on the pitch, receiving just a yellow card for his violent outburst, and he even went on to score a spectacular second for the club just minutes later. What do you think, could you take Messi in a fight?

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(Video) Nigel De Jong held back in tunnel fight with Bayern boss Pep Guardiola

Friendlies are usually meant to be…well, friendly, but new footage has shown that Bayern Munich’s recent clash with AC Milan was anything but. A video has emerged of a heated exchange in the tunnel between defender Nigel De Jong and manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola was reportedly angry about a tackle the Dutchman had made on Milan’s Joshua Kimmich, injuring the player in the process, and waited until they got to the tunnel to unleash his diatribe on the 30-year-old. De Jong clearly didn’t welcome his manager’s comments, though, and had…

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(Video) Cristiano Ronaldo screams “f*** FIFA” before storming out of interview

Cristiano Ronaldo has proved once again that he is not afraid to speak his mind (or throw his toys out the pram) when he prematurely closed down an interview because he didn’t like the questions. Speaking on a Spanish language sports show, he was asked for his opinions on the recent FIFA corruption scandal, to which the Real Madrid star insisted that he didn’t have any. To quote the great man: “I don’t give a f*** about FIFA”. He then stormed out of the interview uttering more profanities, undoubtedly leaving…

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(Video) Man United officially unveil new £750m Adidas kit for 2015/16 season

Manchester United were finally able to officially unveil their new home kit for the 2015/16 season on Friday night and confirmed that the design was in fact the one that had been doing the rounds on social media. Switching from Nike to Adidas, the club had to wait until the 31st July before unveiling the new kit, forcing them to partake in their pre-season tour of the United States in last season’s kit. The club have now released a short advert to show the new kit which shows Luke Shaw…

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(Video) Pedro makes Barca fan CRY as he REFUSES to rule out Man United move

It’s understandable that Pedro Rodriguez is so highly thought of at Barcelona. Having graduated from the club’s La Masia academy he has been present for all of the club’s successes since his breakthrough in 2008. However, in recent weeks he has been linked with a move to Manchester United (via Daily Express). Obviously, there is a legion on Barca fans that hope the news isn’t true, but when confronted by a rather emotional fan in his car on Thursday, he didn’t deny that a move is close to completion. Pedro…

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(Video) Carlos Tevez scores first goal on return to Boca Juniors

It’s been a long road back home for Carlos Tevez, but he’s finally back where it all started in La Bombonera with his beloved Boca Juniors. After time away with Brazilian club Corinthians before venturing out to Europe with Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus, the 31-year-old is now back with his boyhood club and bagged his first goal since making his dramatic return on Wednesday night. Taking on Banfield in the Copa Argentina, Tevez rounded off the scoring in a 3-0 victory with a well hit free kick that…

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(Video) Man United’s Luke Shaw floors THREE PSG players with outstanding drag back

It’s going to be a big season for Luke Shaw at Manchester United. Having joined the club last summer for a whopping £30m, he failed to live up to his promise thanks to a series of injuries keeping him on the sidelines for the majority of the campaign. However, he has already spoken at length about taking his chances this time around, and now that he has a goos pre-season under his belt he can put his words into practice. Many may argue that he already is, and started with…

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(Video) Arsenal starlet Gedion Zelalem puts on football clinic vs Celtic

Arsenal have a few youngsters worth getting excited about at the moment, and one that’s standing out in pre-season is young United States U19 international Gedion Zelalem. Currently with the Arsenal development squad in South Africa for the Durban Under-19 International Tournament, he showed exactly why he is so highly thought of on Wednesday evening with a stormer of a show in a 4-2 victory over Celtic. Despite not yet making an appearance in the Arsenal first team yet, more showings like this could be enough to make Arsene Wenger…

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Adidas release teaser trailer for new Man United kit

Everybody may well already know what Manchester United’s new home kit for the 2015/16 season looks like, but that hasn’t stopped Adidas from producing a teaser trailer in anticipation for its release. Set to be released on Friday upon the club’s deal with rival sportswear giants Nike expiring, Adidas will be taking over manufacturing duties in a world record £750m deal. United will wear their Nike kit for the final time in their pre-season clash with Paris Saint Germain in Chicago before bringing an end to their 13 year association…

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(Video) Chelsea’s Eden Hazard dribbles fast FIVE Barcelona players to score goal Cristiano Ronaldo would be jealous of

Earlier this week Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claimed Eden Hazard was in the same bracket as Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard, with the Special One even putting him above the latter. Many may argue that the Belgian still has a long way to go before he is in the same league as Ronaldo, but he showed that he has the ingredients to do so with a tremendous strike in Chelsea’s pre-season clash with Barcelona in the United States on Tuesday night. Dribbling past five players from his own half, the…

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Former Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin has the CREEPIEST laugh in the world

Zenit St Petersburg have been flexing their social media muscles lately with a series of entertaining short adverts centring around striker Hulk. The series known as ‘Hulk Smash’ has been doing the rounds recently to great success, and the latest instalment sees the Brazil international celebrating his birthday. Former Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin presents the giant striker with a birthday cake, and Hulk, not knowing his own strength, blows the cake over a teammate’s face when he goes to extinguish the candles. Oh how the Zenit team did laugh, but…

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(Videos) Arsenal and Tottenham stars battle it out for UEFA Goal of the Season

Arsenal and Tottenham frequently have a battle of supremacy going on each season, and the latest has arrived in the form of the UEFA Goal of the Season. Last term a number of truly sensational goals were scored by the likes of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Vasyl Kobin, Vitorino Antunes, Kevin De Bruyne and Mariam Abdulai Toloba and Robbie Muirhead, but Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham’s Erik Lamela will also both be hoping to take home the main prize. Given Arsenal fans are quick to vote for their own…

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(Video) Raheem Sterling continues pre-season form with wonderful strike against Vietnam

Raheem Sterling continued his excellent start to life as a Manchester City player by scoring a wonderful goal during the club’s pre-season clash with Vietnam. The former Liverpool man opened his account for Manuel Pellegrini’s men with a tidy finish three minutes into his debut, and followed it up with an even better goal against their Asian opponents. Some neat footwork from David Silva resulted in the ball being put into the winger’s path on the edge of the box. He took just one touch to powerfully-place his shot into…

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(Video) Philippe Mexes scores STUNNING volley to give AC Milan pre-season victory over Inter

Philippe Mexes was able to settle the first Milan derby of the campaign, as his stunning volley gave AC Milan a narrow victory over Inter during their pre-season clash in China. It had been an underwhelming game between the two Serie A sides until just after the hour mark. A corner was floated straight to the edge of the box, where the 33-year-old scissor-kicked the ball into the corner of the net. The drama was not over there however, as Antonio Nocerino was sent off for a challenge on Inter’s new…

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(Video) Raheem who? Liverpool starlet Jordon Ibe bags a SCREAMER in pre-season clash

Any Liverpool fans that are still lamenting the departure of Raheem Sterling may do well to take heart from the video below, as Jordon Ibe looks more than capable of bettering anything his former teammate can do. Trailing to a an early goal in a game against a Malaysian select XI, the 19-year-old picked up the ball on the right hand side of the area, shimmied his way into some space and let off a fantastic curling effort that gave the ‘keeper no chance to restore parity. It certainly softens…

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(Video) Fabian Delph stretchered off just 19 minutes into Man City debut: Villa fans LOVE IT!

Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph lasted just 19 minutes into his debut against Real Madrid after suffering a suspected hamstring injury, the Daily Mirror reports. City were taking on the Spaniards in Melbourne, Australia, in a pre-season friendly, and the 25-year-old was forced to limp off after going down midway through the first half. The England international lined up alongside Fernando in Manuel Pellegini’s side, but with two weeks to go until the start of the new Premier League season, he could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.…

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(Video) Roberto Firmino gives first interview as a Liverpool player

Liverpool released the video of their first interview with new signing Roberto Firmino on Thursday, in which he spoke about his excitement upon joining the club. The £29m man highlighted the possibility of working with compatriot Philippe Coutinho as one of the main reasons behind his switch before later describing himself as a “great character” with a “big heart”. He made sure to reference ‘that night in Istanbul’ early on, but spent the entire seven-minute interview talking about himself in the third person. See the video below… Firmino: The First…

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(Video) Cristiano Ronaldo has MASSIVE tantrum at Rafa Benitez’s Real Madrid training sessions

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t thought to be keen on working with Rafa Benitez, and his frustrations were ever so slightly revealed during a training session this week as the new boss chalked off one of his goals. A video of his outburst was captured, with reports in Spain claiming that he shouted “Vai caralho!”, an expletive Portuguese insult, in the direction of his new manager. Ronaldo also complained that Benitez only gives fouls against Portuguese players during training. But during this particular session, Benitez insisted that all players…

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