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Jamaica surprisingly eliminated hosts United States in the semis of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, to reach the final of the competition for the first time ever.
 
United States, the hosts of the CONCACAF Gold Cup were expected to face Mexico in the title decider of the competition. That is the default Gold Cup scenario, and since both sides were in the competition when it reached the semis, another USA vs Mexico final seemed inevitable. However, Jamaica came to the States upset the odds, and Winfried Schafer won the battle of the two German managers eventually.
The 65-year-old Schafer won the African Cup of Nations with Cameroon in 2002 and also reached the final of the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann, who is 15 years junior to him, took Germany to the third place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and won the CONCACAF Gold Cup two years ago. However this time he won’t have another opportunity to collect the Gold Cup, as Schafer outwitted him in the semifinal.

CONCACAF.com: Jamaica tops U.S., earns first Gold Cup final spot

 
Jamaica were able to upset favourites United States in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, gambling news report. The Reggae Boyz will be the first side from the Caribbean to reach the final of Gold Cup. In the Philadelphia showdown they will face Mexico, who defeated Panama in the other semifinal.

The United States seemed to have the upper hand against Jamaica in the first half, however they were able to soak the pressure and found the net twice. Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes were the Jamaican goal-scorers, and Michael Bradley pulled one back shortly after the break. However, this will appear only as a consolation goal in sports scores, as the USMNT wasn’t able to bag another one.
This is the first time since 2003 that the CONCACAF Gold Cup final won’t feature the United States. Jurgen Klinsmann’s men will play against Panama for the third place instead on Saturday, in Chester, PA.

WSJ.com: U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Upset by Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinal

 
The semifinal against Jamaica might be the toughest USMNT match during the reign of coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The Caribbean underdogs bagged two goals in a five-minute-long spell in the first half and that was enough for them to reach the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Experts of gambling facts might know that it never happened before that Jamaica was able to defeat the Yanks in the United States. It is their second win against the US overall, the previous one coming in 1988. The USMNT will play against the winner of the Gold Cup in October to determine who to represent the CONCACAF in the 2017 Confederations Cup that is due to be held in Russia.
Klinsmann was furious after the game. He said, “We had enough chances to put the game away. It’s not a nice pill to swallow.” His team almost came back after going down 2-0 in the first half, but they were able to convert only one of their chances, and they duly went out of the competition.

ESPNFC.com: United States eliminated from CONCACAF Gold Cup after Jamaica loss

 
Jamaica exploited the United States’ defensive wobbles to eliminate the hosts and to reach their first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Centre backs John Brooks and Ventura Alvarado looked sloppy throughout the whole competition, though the USMNT was lucky to avoid goals coming from their mistakes until the semifinals.

Those two were responsible for the first Jamaican goal that was scored by Darren Mattocks. The second came after Brad Guzan’s mistake, who unintentionally handballed outside the penalty area. From the free kick Giles Barnes put the ball into the net and online mobile news reported at half time that Jamaica were ahead by two.
United States displayed some excellent passing game to open up the visitors’ defence, however there was always somebody to make a last man tackle and save Ryan Thompson from conceding a goal. Michael Bradley still scored one, but Winfried Schafer’s defensive tactics worked eventually. That might be as basic as putting bodies between the ball and their goal, and to try to catch the USMNT on the break or from sit-pieces, but the hosts weren’t able to deal with it.

Jamaica surprisingly eliminated hosts United States in the semis of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, to reach the final of the competition for the first time ever.
 
United States, the hosts of the CONCACAF Gold Cup were expected to face Mexico in the title decider of the competition. That is the default Gold Cup scenario, and since both sides were in the competition when it reached the semis, another USA vs Mexico final seemed inevitable. However, Jamaica came to the States upset the odds, and Winfried Schafer won the battle of the two German managers eventually.
The 65-year-old Schafer won the African Cup of Nations with Cameroon in 2002 and also reached the final of the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann, who is 15 years junior to him, took Germany to the third place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and won the CONCACAF Gold Cup two years ago. However this time he won’t have another opportunity to collect the Gold Cup, as Schafer outwitted him in the semifinal.

CONCACAF.com: Jamaica tops U.S., earns first Gold Cup final spot

 
Jamaica were able to upset favourites United States in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, gambling news report. The Reggae Boyz will be the first side from the Caribbean to reach the final of Gold Cup. In the Philadelphia showdown they will face Mexico, who defeated Panama in the other semifinal.

The United States seemed to have the upper hand against Jamaica in the first half, however they were able to soak the pressure and found the net twice. Darren Mattocks and Giles Barnes were the Jamaican goal-scorers, and Michael Bradley pulled one back shortly after the break. However, this will appear only as a consolation goal in sports scores, as the USMNT wasn’t able to bag another one.
This is the first time since 2003 that the CONCACAF Gold Cup final won’t feature the United States. Jurgen Klinsmann’s men will play against Panama for the third place instead on Saturday, in Chester, PA.

WSJ.com: U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Upset by Jamaica in CONCACAF Gold Cup Semifinal

 
The semifinal against Jamaica might be the toughest USMNT match during the reign of coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The Caribbean underdogs bagged two goals in a five-minute-long spell in the first half and that was enough for them to reach the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Experts of gambling facts might know that it never happened before that Jamaica was able to defeat the Yanks in the United States. It is their second win against the US overall, the previous one coming in 1988. The USMNT will play against the winner of the Gold Cup in October to determine who to represent the CONCACAF in the 2017 Confederations Cup that is due to be held in Russia.
Klinsmann was furious after the game. He said, “We had enough chances to put the game away. It’s not a nice pill to swallow.” His team almost came back after going down 2-0 in the first half, but they were able to convert only one of their chances, and they duly went out of the competition.

ESPNFC.com: United States eliminated from CONCACAF Gold Cup after Jamaica loss

 
Jamaica exploited the United States’ defensive wobbles to eliminate the hosts and to reach their first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup final. Centre backs John Brooks and Ventura Alvarado looked sloppy throughout the whole competition, though the USMNT was lucky to avoid goals coming from their mistakes until the semifinals.

Those two were responsible for the first Jamaican goal that was scored by Darren Mattocks. The second came after Brad Guzan’s mistake, who unintentionally handballed outside the penalty area. From the free kick Giles Barnes put the ball into the net and online mobile news reported at half time that Jamaica were ahead by two.
United States displayed some excellent passing game to open up the visitors’ defence, however there was always somebody to make a last man tackle and save Ryan Thompson from conceding a goal. Michael Bradley still scored one, but Winfried Schafer’s defensive tactics worked eventually. That might be as basic as putting bodies between the ball and their goal, and to try to catch the USMNT on the break or from sit-pieces, but the hosts weren’t able to deal with it.

The Hungarian Grand Prix will wrap up a sad week that saw the funeral of Jules Bianchi.

The 25-year-old French driver died last week after being involved in a terrible crash in the Japanese GP last October. He was in coma since the accident. Most of the drivers attended his last services in Nice on Tuesday. After the funeral they headed to Budapest to prepare for the Hungarian GP. The race will start with a minute of silence in memory of Bianchi.

Two-times British world champion Lewis Hamilton is the favorite to win the race, according to gambling news. Bet365 considers him a 1.44 (4/9) top dog for both the race and qualification. His most likely challenger could be his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, who is second favourite to win the race with odds of 3.25 (9/4) and with 2.75 (7/4) for pole position at Bet365. Last year’s event was won by Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo, who is 201.00 (200/1) underdog this time.

Autosport.com: Which F1 teams should be optimistic for the Hungarian Grand Prix?

 
Though Ferrari looked like possible title challengers in the spring, they lost their momentum as the European F1 season unfolded. However, a high-downforce circuit could favour them at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as well as the tyre allocation. Pirelli will supply the medium and the soft compounds for the teams, and Ferrari did quite well on this type of tyres in Bahrain, as many of those, who follow sports scores might remember.

Daniel Ricciardo was able to win the Hungarian Grand Prix last year, however he should aim for a less ambitious goal this time. Red Bull have been struggling in the season so far, thanks to the new aerodynamic regulations. Still, they have the best chance to pick up a larger chunk of points at a high-downforce circuit, like the Hungaroring.

This season has been a disaster for McLaren so far. The new Honda power system is virtually still in experimental phase, which means the car is far from being competitive. However, the Hungarian GP with its slow but highly demanding layout could well be the race of the year for the Woking-based outfit.

JamesAllenOnF1.com: Hungary to Host Emotional Weekend; Mercedes Close to Unusual Record

 
Midway through the 2015 Formula One World Championship, the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix will be dedicated to Jules Bianchi, who lost his life last week. F1 will remember the late Frenchman with several tributes this weekend. The FIA announced recently that they will retire Bianchi’s number 17 from Formula One, according to online mobile news.

Title-holder Lewis Hamilton attended Bianchi’s funeral, and also spoke about him in his preview for the Hungarian GP. He said, “I will be carrying Jules with me in my prayers and thoughts, not only this race but for the rest of my driving days. I know he’d want us to race hard as he did, and so I will.”

He added, ”For myself, I wished I had known him better. But from what I knew of him, he was a kind heart with a great spirit and a bright future. Now our sport embarks on a tough road ahead. We have been shown once more the dangers of our sport, that these should be respected and that we drivers commit ourselves to the chance that those dangers are there when we step into the car.”
Mercedes prepares for their 10th consecutive race with two drivers on the podium, which would be an all-time record in Formula One.

Crash.net: F1 Hungarian GP: Rosberg looking for happy end to ‘emotional week’

 
German Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is looking forward to a weekend that might ease this stressful week in Formula One. The Hungarian Grand Prix will also be the last event before the one-month-long summer break, as keen followers of live sports results might know it. So, finishing on a high note would be crucial for the number one title-challenger before the well-deserved rest.

After being present at the funeral of Jules Bianchi, Rosberg naturally mentioned the late driver in the build up to the event at Hungaroring. He said, “He was a very talented driver and a good guy. My thoughts in these days are with his family and close friends. Everyone will be sharing the same feelings in the paddock this week, but we must race on and race hard for Jules – as he would have wanted to be doing himself.”

Last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton refusing to let Rosberg to pass him though the team ordered him to do so. Rosberg answered the question about the incident diplomatically. He said, “The race here last year wasn’t ideal for me in the end, but it’s a proper circuit, in a beautiful city, with big crowds always filling the grandstands, so I’m looking forward to it and hoping bring home a stronger result this time around.”

The Hungarian Grand Prix will wrap up a sad week that saw the funeral of Jules Bianchi.

The 25-year-old French driver died last week after being involved in a terrible crash in the Japanese GP last October. He was in coma since the accident. Most of the drivers attended his last services in Nice on Tuesday. After the funeral they headed to Budapest to prepare for the Hungarian GP. The race will start with a minute of silence in memory of Bianchi.

Two-times British world champion Lewis Hamilton is the favorite to win the race, according to gambling news. Bet365 considers him a 1.44 (4/9) top dog for both the race and qualification. His most likely challenger could be his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, who is second favourite to win the race with odds of 3.25 (9/4) and with 2.75 (7/4) for pole position at Bet365. Last year’s event was won by Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo, who is 201.00 (200/1) underdog this time.

Autosport.com: Which F1 teams should be optimistic for the Hungarian Grand Prix?

 
Though Ferrari looked like possible title challengers in the spring, they lost their momentum as the European F1 season unfolded. However, a high-downforce circuit could favour them at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as well as the tyre allocation. Pirelli will supply the medium and the soft compounds for the teams, and Ferrari did quite well on this type of tyres in Bahrain, as many of those, who follow sports scores might remember.

Daniel Ricciardo was able to win the Hungarian Grand Prix last year, however he should aim for a less ambitious goal this time. Red Bull have been struggling in the season so far, thanks to the new aerodynamic regulations. Still, they have the best chance to pick up a larger chunk of points at a high-downforce circuit, like the Hungaroring.

This season has been a disaster for McLaren so far. The new Honda power system is virtually still in experimental phase, which means the car is far from being competitive. However, the Hungarian GP with its slow but highly demanding layout could well be the race of the year for the Woking-based outfit.

JamesAllenOnF1.com: Hungary to Host Emotional Weekend; Mercedes Close to Unusual Record

 
Midway through the 2015 Formula One World Championship, the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix will be dedicated to Jules Bianchi, who lost his life last week. F1 will remember the late Frenchman with several tributes this weekend. The FIA announced recently that they will retire Bianchi’s number 17 from Formula One, according to online mobile news.

Title-holder Lewis Hamilton attended Bianchi’s funeral, and also spoke about him in his preview for the Hungarian GP. He said, “I will be carrying Jules with me in my prayers and thoughts, not only this race but for the rest of my driving days. I know he’d want us to race hard as he did, and so I will.”

He added, ”For myself, I wished I had known him better. But from what I knew of him, he was a kind heart with a great spirit and a bright future. Now our sport embarks on a tough road ahead. We have been shown once more the dangers of our sport, that these should be respected and that we drivers commit ourselves to the chance that those dangers are there when we step into the car.”
Mercedes prepares for their 10th consecutive race with two drivers on the podium, which would be an all-time record in Formula One.

Crash.net: F1 Hungarian GP: Rosberg looking for happy end to ‘emotional week’

 
German Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is looking forward to a weekend that might ease this stressful week in Formula One. The Hungarian Grand Prix will also be the last event before the one-month-long summer break, as keen followers of live sports results might know it. So, finishing on a high note would be crucial for the number one title-challenger before the well-deserved rest.

After being present at the funeral of Jules Bianchi, Rosberg naturally mentioned the late driver in the build up to the event at Hungaroring. He said, “He was a very talented driver and a good guy. My thoughts in these days are with his family and close friends. Everyone will be sharing the same feelings in the paddock this week, but we must race on and race hard for Jules – as he would have wanted to be doing himself.”

Last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton refusing to let Rosberg to pass him though the team ordered him to do so. Rosberg answered the question about the incident diplomatically. He said, “The race here last year wasn’t ideal for me in the end, but it’s a proper circuit, in a beautiful city, with big crowds always filling the grandstands, so I’m looking forward to it and hoping bring home a stronger result this time around.”

The Tyson Fury v Klitschko title match is still months away, but it has already kicked off at the press conference.

Though Wladimir Klitschko is 1.22 (2/9) favorite against the British-Irish boxer at Bet365, Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in their respective fight that is scheduled to 24 October. The two will clash in Dusseldorf for the heavyweight titles possessed by the Ukrainian. Klitschko has a 64-3 record with 53 knockout victories and with his last loss coming more than 10 years ago.

Tyson Fury, who is 4.50 (7/2) underdog at Bet365, has an immaculate record. He turned pro in 2008 and since then he recorded 24 victories, 18 of them being knockouts. It seems that the promo campaign for the bout in October will be fun to follow, as the 26-year-old started the fight with his mouth already.

BBC.com: Tyson Fury v Wladimir Klitschko: Briton wants rid of ‘boring’ boxer

 
British fighter Tyson Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in their upcoming match, gambling news report. The 26-year-old considers Wladimir Klitschko as boring, and he said his opinion to the Ukrainian in person in a media session. Fury said, “You have about as much charisma as my underpants – zero. I’m interested in breaking your face in.”

The 39-year-old Ukrainian suffered his last defeat in 2004 against Lamon Brewster. Klitschko possesses the belts of WBA, IBF and WBO. He prepares for his 28th heavyweight title match, which is a world record. Followers of gambling facts might know that this will be his 19th title defense in his second world champion spell. However, Fury thinks that this was it for Klitschko.

Fury said, “I’m interested in all of them belts you’ve got on there. I want to rid you out of the heavyweight division. You go on – you’re a sports psychologist, you speak 37 different languages, so what? You’re still a robotic person. You’re still not exciting and fun to watch. I am the new blood in the division, you are an old man.”

Klitschko had a fitting answer for the Briton. He said, “This guy is so entertaining. He sings, he dances, he is a cool dude. He does different things that people like – or hate. Some people adore you, some people say they can’t stand you, which is good.”

Independent.ie: ‘I’m interested in breaking your face in’ – Tyson Fury throws down gauntlet to Klitschko

 
Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko met in Dusseldorf, Germany to promote their fight that will be held in the city in October. Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in, no less, as he considers the Ukrainian as a boring and uncharismatic fighter. Fury said, “It’s a personal mission for me to rid boxing of a boring person like you. Your jab-and-grab style – surely all of Europe wants to see you get beaten and all of Europe and the rest of the world will see you get beaten.”

Fury considers himself Klitschko’s nemesis. He expressed, “I believe he has never faced a challenge like me ever before and I don’t think he will face a challenge like me again.” Followers of live sports results might have noticed that he doesn’t have self-assurance issues it seems. He added, “I’m a unique fighter, one of a kind, there’s never been someone like me before in history. A fighter like me only comes around every 1,000 years.”

Klitschko said that he was a fan of the Briton, and he thinks that Fury could really challenge him in their upcoming fight. He said, “I believe Tyson Fury is really meaning what he is talking about and he is definitely not coming here on October 24 just to be present and be on the canvas. No, he came here to win the championship fight.”

Dailymail.co.uk: Tyson Fury promises to smash Wladimir Klitschko’s face and says Ukrainian has ‘as much charisma as my underpants’

 
Wladimir Klitschko prepares for his 28th heavyweight title bout, this time against Tyson Fury, as many sports scores fans might know. That would be a world record with Klitschko overtaking Joe Louis. The legendary American fighter currently holds the record together with the Ukrainian. However, the Irishman slammed the Ukrainian’s statistics in a Dusseldorf press conference where the two were promoting the upcoming Tyson Fury v Klitschko match.

The Briton said, “Are you greater than Louis, Ali, Frazier, Holmes? I think not. You’ve just fought bums well selected for you by your management.” Fury, who sometimes underlined his statements with swearing, considers himself “an American-style fighter with European fitness”. Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in, as he confirmed, adding that he didn’t care about anybody’s opinion of what he said as he didn’t consider himself a role model.

Fury, who kept on abusing Klitschko, also spoke about the size differences, him standing 6 feet 9 inches, three inches taller than Klitschko. He said, “When I look at you I’m not feared. I don’t even see a big man because you’re not only shorter than me but you’re light for a modern heavyweight. You look old even though I think you’ve had botox. Jab-and-grab won’t be enough against me.”

The Tyson Fury v Klitschko title match is still months away, but it has already kicked off at the press conference.

Though Wladimir Klitschko is 1.22 (2/9) favorite against the British-Irish boxer at Bet365, Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in their respective fight that is scheduled to 24 October. The two will clash in Dusseldorf for the heavyweight titles possessed by the Ukrainian. Klitschko has a 64-3 record with 53 knockout victories and with his last loss coming more than 10 years ago.

Tyson Fury, who is 4.50 (7/2) underdog at Bet365, has an immaculate record. He turned pro in 2008 and since then he recorded 24 victories, 18 of them being knockouts. It seems that the promo campaign for the bout in October will be fun to follow, as the 26-year-old started the fight with his mouth already.

BBC.com: Tyson Fury v Wladimir Klitschko: Briton wants rid of ‘boring’ boxer

 
British fighter Tyson Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in their upcoming match, gambling news report. The 26-year-old considers Wladimir Klitschko as boring, and he said his opinion to the Ukrainian in person in a media session. Fury said, “You have about as much charisma as my underpants – zero. I’m interested in breaking your face in.”

The 39-year-old Ukrainian suffered his last defeat in 2004 against Lamon Brewster. Klitschko possesses the belts of WBA, IBF and WBO. He prepares for his 28th heavyweight title match, which is a world record. Followers of gambling facts might know that this will be his 19th title defense in his second world champion spell. However, Fury thinks that this was it for Klitschko.

Fury said, “I’m interested in all of them belts you’ve got on there. I want to rid you out of the heavyweight division. You go on – you’re a sports psychologist, you speak 37 different languages, so what? You’re still a robotic person. You’re still not exciting and fun to watch. I am the new blood in the division, you are an old man.”

Klitschko had a fitting answer for the Briton. He said, “This guy is so entertaining. He sings, he dances, he is a cool dude. He does different things that people like – or hate. Some people adore you, some people say they can’t stand you, which is good.”

Independent.ie: ‘I’m interested in breaking your face in’ – Tyson Fury throws down gauntlet to Klitschko

 
Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko met in Dusseldorf, Germany to promote their fight that will be held in the city in October. Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in, no less, as he considers the Ukrainian as a boring and uncharismatic fighter. Fury said, “It’s a personal mission for me to rid boxing of a boring person like you. Your jab-and-grab style – surely all of Europe wants to see you get beaten and all of Europe and the rest of the world will see you get beaten.”

Fury considers himself Klitschko’s nemesis. He expressed, “I believe he has never faced a challenge like me ever before and I don’t think he will face a challenge like me again.” Followers of live sports results might have noticed that he doesn’t have self-assurance issues it seems. He added, “I’m a unique fighter, one of a kind, there’s never been someone like me before in history. A fighter like me only comes around every 1,000 years.”

Klitschko said that he was a fan of the Briton, and he thinks that Fury could really challenge him in their upcoming fight. He said, “I believe Tyson Fury is really meaning what he is talking about and he is definitely not coming here on October 24 just to be present and be on the canvas. No, he came here to win the championship fight.”

Dailymail.co.uk: Tyson Fury promises to smash Wladimir Klitschko’s face and says Ukrainian has ‘as much charisma as my underpants’

 
Wladimir Klitschko prepares for his 28th heavyweight title bout, this time against Tyson Fury, as many sports scores fans might know. That would be a world record with Klitschko overtaking Joe Louis. The legendary American fighter currently holds the record together with the Ukrainian. However, the Irishman slammed the Ukrainian’s statistics in a Dusseldorf press conference where the two were promoting the upcoming Tyson Fury v Klitschko match.

The Briton said, “Are you greater than Louis, Ali, Frazier, Holmes? I think not. You’ve just fought bums well selected for you by your management.” Fury, who sometimes underlined his statements with swearing, considers himself “an American-style fighter with European fitness”. Fury wants to break Klitschko’s face in, as he confirmed, adding that he didn’t care about anybody’s opinion of what he said as he didn’t consider himself a role model.

Fury, who kept on abusing Klitschko, also spoke about the size differences, him standing 6 feet 9 inches, three inches taller than Klitschko. He said, “When I look at you I’m not feared. I don’t even see a big man because you’re not only shorter than me but you’re light for a modern heavyweight. You look old even though I think you’ve had botox. Jab-and-grab won’t be enough against me.”

Bayern Munich has agreed a financial deal with Italian football giants Juventus FC for the signature of Arturo Vidal.

The Chilean player is expected to undergo a medical with the Bavarians before the end of this week. Vidal has been a driving force in the Juventus team since he arrived at the club in 2011.
Due to the transfer of Bastian Schweinsteiger to Manchester United, Vidal is considered as a suitable replacement for the former club captain. Juventus on the other hand have also lost some of their key players. Andrea Pirlo and Carlos Tevez are among the few players that have already left the Turin side. The Old Lady are also said to be in talks with FC Bayern to sign Mario Gotze.

Goal.com: Marotta: Vidal leaving Juventus for Bayern Munich

 
Director General of Juventus FC, Guiseppe Marotta, has confirmed that their Chilean player is set to depart from the club. The Juventus boss has concurred that the midfield is going to follow players like Angelo Ogbonna and Carlos Tevez, who recently left the Italian champions. Initial reports from gambling news suggest that Mario Gotze is set to leave FC Bayern as part of the deal to buy Vidal.

Marotta has however commented on the speculation. According to the website Goal, the Director General mentioned that “Gotze is a Bayern player and we are in talks for him.” Juventus have also been heavily linked with a move to sign German midfielder Julian Draxler. Speaking about the FC Schalke winger, the Juventus boss said “As for Draxler? I don’t know who will arrive at Juventus; we only know the kind of player we want.”

The Guardian: Juventus’s Arturo Vidal moves to Bayern Munich after clubs agree£28m fee

 
Arturo Vidal is set to sign a four year deal around the amount of GBP 90,000 a week. The Chilean player has won four Serie A titles since his arrival at Juventus in 2011. The midfield maestro is expected to go through a medical checkup at Munich before the end of the week. According to gambling law news, the midfielder is supposed to be a replacement for Franck Ribery who has been plagued with injuries for over a year now.

Arturo Vidal’s agent, Fernando Felicevich, is reported to be in Munich in order to put the final touches to the deal. The Chilean player previously played for German club Bayern Leverkusen between 2007 and 2011. The current transfer window has been a very busy one for both Bayern Munich and Juventus. The Bavarians have recently bought Brazilian striker Douglas Costa, for GBP 21.3m. On the other hand players like Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic have also signed for Juventus FC. Furthermore, the Old Lady also acquired Sami Khedira from Real Madrid.

ESPN FC: Gotze wanted by Juventus, Arturo Vidal agrees Bayern deal

 
Despite Bayern Munich rejecting a swap deal for Arturo Vidal and Mario Gotze, Juventus are still showing interest to sign the German midfielder. General Manager of Juventus FC Beppe Marotta has also confirmed that the Chilean player has penned a five-year deal with FC Bayern. In a press conference at Turin, the Juventus boss further mentioned that the club is not ready to sell their highly rated midfielder, Paul Pogba. The French midfielder is valued at a price of EUR 100m by the Italian giants.

Commenting on the speculations surrounding Mario Gotze, the manager mentioned “Gotze has a profile with characteristics we are looking for, but we have not started any negotiations with Bayern.” According to sports scores news, the Juventus boss further stated “all we have done is made an enquiry. We have good relations with the Germans. Should they or the players express a desire to change, then we will be the first to seek a meeting to evaluate his signing.”

Bayern Munich has agreed a financial deal with Italian football giants Juventus FC for the signature of Arturo Vidal.

The Chilean player is expected to undergo a medical with the Bavarians before the end of this week. Vidal has been a driving force in the Juventus team since he arrived at the club in 2011.
Due to the transfer of Bastian Schweinsteiger to Manchester United, Vidal is considered as a suitable replacement for the former club captain. Juventus on the other hand have also lost some of their key players. Andrea Pirlo and Carlos Tevez are among the few players that have already left the Turin side. The Old Lady are also said to be in talks with FC Bayern to sign Mario Gotze.

Goal.com: Marotta: Vidal leaving Juventus for Bayern Munich

 
Director General of Juventus FC, Guiseppe Marotta, has confirmed that their Chilean player is set to depart from the club. The Juventus boss has concurred that the midfield is going to follow players like Angelo Ogbonna and Carlos Tevez, who recently left the Italian champions. Initial reports from gambling news suggest that Mario Gotze is set to leave FC Bayern as part of the deal to buy Vidal.

Marotta has however commented on the speculation. According to the website Goal, the Director General mentioned that “Gotze is a Bayern player and we are in talks for him.” Juventus have also been heavily linked with a move to sign German midfielder Julian Draxler. Speaking about the FC Schalke winger, the Juventus boss said “As for Draxler? I don’t know who will arrive at Juventus; we only know the kind of player we want.”

The Guardian: Juventus’s Arturo Vidal moves to Bayern Munich after clubs agree£28m fee

 
Arturo Vidal is set to sign a four year deal around the amount of GBP 90,000 a week. The Chilean player has won four Serie A titles since his arrival at Juventus in 2011. The midfield maestro is expected to go through a medical checkup at Munich before the end of the week. According to gambling law news, the midfielder is supposed to be a replacement for Franck Ribery who has been plagued with injuries for over a year now.

Arturo Vidal’s agent, Fernando Felicevich, is reported to be in Munich in order to put the final touches to the deal. The Chilean player previously played for German club Bayern Leverkusen between 2007 and 2011. The current transfer window has been a very busy one for both Bayern Munich and Juventus. The Bavarians have recently bought Brazilian striker Douglas Costa, for GBP 21.3m. On the other hand players like Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic have also signed for Juventus FC. Furthermore, the Old Lady also acquired Sami Khedira from Real Madrid.

ESPN FC: Gotze wanted by Juventus, Arturo Vidal agrees Bayern deal

 
Despite Bayern Munich rejecting a swap deal for Arturo Vidal and Mario Gotze, Juventus are still showing interest to sign the German midfielder. General Manager of Juventus FC Beppe Marotta has also confirmed that the Chilean player has penned a five-year deal with FC Bayern. In a press conference at Turin, the Juventus boss further mentioned that the club is not ready to sell their highly rated midfielder, Paul Pogba. The French midfielder is valued at a price of EUR 100m by the Italian giants.

Commenting on the speculations surrounding Mario Gotze, the manager mentioned “Gotze has a profile with characteristics we are looking for, but we have not started any negotiations with Bayern.” According to sports scores news, the Juventus boss further stated “all we have done is made an enquiry. We have good relations with the Germans. Should they or the players express a desire to change, then we will be the first to seek a meeting to evaluate his signing.”

The reverse fixtures in the second round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers are scheduled to this week.
 
Wednesday brings some interesting matches for those, who like to bet on live sports results.
Though Lech Poznan fans might be terrified looking at Sarajevo’s results from last year, it would be surprising if the Poles would be unable to force their way to the next round. Celtic are also favourites against Stjarnan from Iceland. The biggest issue of the Scots expected to be the artificial grass, which might prevent them from fluid play. A galore of goals is not expected from them, but their advance looks safe.The New Saints will have quite a task against the Hungarian champions. Videoton has a 1-0 lead from the first leg, they play at home and will feature all of their foreign players who had visa problems last week. Dundalk will have a chance to upset BATE, so if you fancy football surprises, the Irish might provide you one.

UEFA.com: Guide to the Champions League second legs

 
Michael Wilde leads New Saints’ all-time scoring chart in the Welsh Premier League. As some of those, who follow sports scores in the UK might know, he was also top scorer in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after the first three games. He bagged his three goals against B36 Tórshavn, however TNS might use another couple to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Videoton in Hungary in the second leg of the second qualifying round.

Dundalk is looking for an upset against BATE Borisov. The Irish champions registered a 2-1 away defeat in the first leg in Belarus. David McMillan scored Dundalk’s precious away goal then, and the forward sees a chance for overturning the fixture. He said, “They won’t fancy coming to Oriel Park. We are confident now.” He added, “It was important that we didn’t concede late in the game the other night. A lot of Irish teams would have done that in the past.”

Sarajevo is travelling to Poland with a two-goal deficit to take on Lech Poznan. As the Bosnians were able to register two 3-1 away wins twelve months ago, they might have a shot at advancing this year too. Midfielder Samir Radovac said, “Last season we played better as guests. Let’s hope that’s the case this season too,” gambling news report.

Kazakhstani champions Astana have to overcome only one goal against Maribor at home. The hosts’ line-up will expectedly feature goalkeeper Nenad Eric, who was out in Slovenia last week due to injury. Manager Stanimir Stoilov said, “We need to act wisely and we need the support of the crowd until the very last second.” He added, “Though the first-leg of The Champions League qualifiers result leaves us in a very difficult situation, we played a good game in Maribor and the lads did well.”

Goal.com: Stjarnan – Celtic Preview: Scots hope to avoid slip-up on plastic pitch

 
Celtic won the first leg in the second round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers against Stjarnan. Ronny Deila’s team is obviously favourite to advance against the champions of Iceland. However, they have to perform well on an artificial playing surface at Stjornuvollur, which will be strange for the Bhoys.

Stjarnan got a lot of criticism for the quality of their turf last year from Motherwell manager Stuart McCall. The Icelanders were able to eliminate the Scottish side in the Europa League qualifiers last summer. Celtic players are in a cheerful mood though, after beating Spanish outfit Eibar 4-1 in a preseason friendly at the weekend, online mobile news report.

Leigh Griffiths, who missed a penalty against Stjarnan last week, scored three against Eibar. He said, “It [the Eibar game] was a good test for us going into Wednesday night. We got the win last Wednesday, but I don’t think we played as well as we could have and we showed against Eibar what we’re all about. I got 90 minutes so I’m feeling sharp, but it’s a different kettle of fish on Wednesday night with the Champions League Qualifiers.”

Meanwhile Stjarnan struggles in Urvalsdeild, the Icelandic top tier, being 10 points behind leaders KR. Manager Runar Pall Sigmundsson thinks that the bad conversion of chances is the main reason of his team underperforming. He said, “We have been dominating games, but we are not taking our chances and it ends up costing us. We have to improve in future games, starting against Celtic.”

The reverse fixtures in the second round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers are scheduled to this week.
 
Wednesday brings some interesting matches for those, who like to bet on live sports results.
Though Lech Poznan fans might be terrified looking at Sarajevo’s results from last year, it would be surprising if the Poles would be unable to force their way to the next round. Celtic are also favourites against Stjarnan from Iceland. The biggest issue of the Scots expected to be the artificial grass, which might prevent them from fluid play. A galore of goals is not expected from them, but their advance looks safe.The New Saints will have quite a task against the Hungarian champions. Videoton has a 1-0 lead from the first leg, they play at home and will feature all of their foreign players who had visa problems last week. Dundalk will have a chance to upset BATE, so if you fancy football surprises, the Irish might provide you one.

UEFA.com: Guide to the Champions League second legs

 
Michael Wilde leads New Saints’ all-time scoring chart in the Welsh Premier League. As some of those, who follow sports scores in the UK might know, he was also top scorer in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after the first three games. He bagged his three goals against B36 Tórshavn, however TNS might use another couple to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Videoton in Hungary in the second leg of the second qualifying round.

Dundalk is looking for an upset against BATE Borisov. The Irish champions registered a 2-1 away defeat in the first leg in Belarus. David McMillan scored Dundalk’s precious away goal then, and the forward sees a chance for overturning the fixture. He said, “They won’t fancy coming to Oriel Park. We are confident now.” He added, “It was important that we didn’t concede late in the game the other night. A lot of Irish teams would have done that in the past.”

Sarajevo is travelling to Poland with a two-goal deficit to take on Lech Poznan. As the Bosnians were able to register two 3-1 away wins twelve months ago, they might have a shot at advancing this year too. Midfielder Samir Radovac said, “Last season we played better as guests. Let’s hope that’s the case this season too,” gambling news report.

Kazakhstani champions Astana have to overcome only one goal against Maribor at home. The hosts’ line-up will expectedly feature goalkeeper Nenad Eric, who was out in Slovenia last week due to injury. Manager Stanimir Stoilov said, “We need to act wisely and we need the support of the crowd until the very last second.” He added, “Though the first-leg of The Champions League qualifiers result leaves us in a very difficult situation, we played a good game in Maribor and the lads did well.”

Goal.com: Stjarnan – Celtic Preview: Scots hope to avoid slip-up on plastic pitch

 
Celtic won the first leg in the second round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers against Stjarnan. Ronny Deila’s team is obviously favourite to advance against the champions of Iceland. However, they have to perform well on an artificial playing surface at Stjornuvollur, which will be strange for the Bhoys.

Stjarnan got a lot of criticism for the quality of their turf last year from Motherwell manager Stuart McCall. The Icelanders were able to eliminate the Scottish side in the Europa League qualifiers last summer. Celtic players are in a cheerful mood though, after beating Spanish outfit Eibar 4-1 in a preseason friendly at the weekend, online mobile news report.

Leigh Griffiths, who missed a penalty against Stjarnan last week, scored three against Eibar. He said, “It [the Eibar game] was a good test for us going into Wednesday night. We got the win last Wednesday, but I don’t think we played as well as we could have and we showed against Eibar what we’re all about. I got 90 minutes so I’m feeling sharp, but it’s a different kettle of fish on Wednesday night with the Champions League Qualifiers.”

Meanwhile Stjarnan struggles in Urvalsdeild, the Icelandic top tier, being 10 points behind leaders KR. Manager Runar Pall Sigmundsson thinks that the bad conversion of chances is the main reason of his team underperforming. He said, “We have been dominating games, but we are not taking our chances and it ends up costing us. We have to improve in future games, starting against Celtic.”

The shocking news about Man United Bid for Muller is the latest high-profile transfer story in the German media, though Bayern turned down the offer.

The news about Man United Bid for Muller might be shocking at first, but mainly because of the fee that the Red Devils reportedly offered for the German forward. It might be strange to burn that amount of money on such an unspectacular player. However, Thomas Muller is a special football talent. His intelligence, positioning and reading of the game provides many goal scoring opportunities for himself and for his teammates as well.

Louis van Gaal claimed that he planned to go with a 4-3-3 formation next season. Muller is the ultimate addition to that, as he perfectly fits to a lopsided three-man forward line. He also contributes greatly to his team through is work rate and fitness. He might be far from any Brazilian forward regarding ball skills, but he is far more effective than most of them by always taking up the proper position. The reported EUR 100 million might be still a crazy amount for him, but if he can help United to the title, he might worth it for Van Gaal.

The Guardian: Manchester United target Thomas Müller but Bayern Munich stand firm

Bayern Munich don’t want to transfer another player to Old Trafford. However, as gambling news report that Man United want Muller, it is understood that the German international fancies an opportunity in Louis van Gaal’s squad. Manchester United are allegedly ready to spend more than EUR 80 million on the intelligent forward.

Thomas Muller would reportedly get EUR 20 million per year in Manchester. That equals a GBP 265,000 weekly salary, which is twice as much as the player receives from Bayern. Van Gaal prepares his team in a 4-3-3 for next season. The 25-year-old, who has a good understanding of the game, would be a useful addition to that system.

Though the Bavarians rate the World Cup winning player highly, Pep Guardiola might be not that convinced about his qualities. Keen followers of sports scores might remember that the Catalan manager left out Muller last season, stunning the supporters. The two were also involved in a training ground rift recently. These facts might help Muller to get away from his beloved club.

uk.eurosport.yahoo.com: Premier League – Manchester United ‘make €100m bid for Thomas Muller’

Louis van Gaal mysteriously mentioned a shock move for an attacker recently. According to reports emerged from the German media, Man United want Muller to join them. The story also has that Bayern rejected an initial EUR 82 million offer. That was reportedly followed by an increased bid of EUR 100 million, only to be turned down by club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge personally.

Thomas Muller plays for Bayern since 2000, making his debut for the first team in 2008. The 25-year-old was built in the Bayern team by Louis van Gaal. Since then he collected four Bundesliga titles and won the Champions League too. With Germany, he won the World Cup last year, having scored five goals throughout the tournament, equaling his tally from 2010, as followers of gambling facts might know.

Though the second bid might be no more than media speculation, it is clear that Muller would be a wonderful signing for Manchester United. The forward is regularly praised for his intelligent positioning, creativity and his productivity. He is also able to do an outstanding job in different roles either in the forward line or in midfield.

Soccerlens.com: Manchester United submit €100M bid for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller

Manchester United acquired the services of midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger recently. It seems that Louis van Gaal needs more German talent in his squad, as Man United want Muller as well, according to online mobile news.

The Red Devils reportedly offered EUR 82 million for the forward, but Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge stated that the club will not sell another one of his top assets for Manchester United. Rummenigge also warned the entire German football.

He said, “The Bundesliga has to finally act. The English are overtaking us left, right and centre. When taking into account transfer market activity, in marketing terms, in TV money – anywhere, really.”

He added, “The Bundesliga has to be careful not to fall further behind, I think. Anyone who follows the transfer market at the moment, within which English clubs work, knows their clubs are being fully upgraded. The Bundesliga has to be careful that we’re not emptied out.”

The shocking news about Man United Bid for Muller is the latest high-profile transfer story in the German media, though Bayern turned down the offer.

The news about Man United Bid for Muller might be shocking at first, but mainly because of the fee that the Red Devils reportedly offered for the German forward. It might be strange to burn that amount of money on such an unspectacular player. However, Thomas Muller is a special football talent. His intelligence, positioning and reading of the game provides many goal scoring opportunities for himself and for his teammates as well.

Louis van Gaal claimed that he planned to go with a 4-3-3 formation next season. Muller is the ultimate addition to that, as he perfectly fits to a lopsided three-man forward line. He also contributes greatly to his team through is work rate and fitness. He might be far from any Brazilian forward regarding ball skills, but he is far more effective than most of them by always taking up the proper position. The reported EUR 100 million might be still a crazy amount for him, but if he can help United to the title, he might worth it for Van Gaal.

The Guardian: Manchester United target Thomas Müller but Bayern Munich stand firm

Bayern Munich don’t want to transfer another player to Old Trafford. However, as gambling news report that Man United want Muller, it is understood that the German international fancies an opportunity in Louis van Gaal’s squad. Manchester United are allegedly ready to spend more than EUR 80 million on the intelligent forward.

Thomas Muller would reportedly get EUR 20 million per year in Manchester. That equals a GBP 265,000 weekly salary, which is twice as much as the player receives from Bayern. Van Gaal prepares his team in a 4-3-3 for next season. The 25-year-old, who has a good understanding of the game, would be a useful addition to that system.

Though the Bavarians rate the World Cup winning player highly, Pep Guardiola might be not that convinced about his qualities. Keen followers of sports scores might remember that the Catalan manager left out Muller last season, stunning the supporters. The two were also involved in a training ground rift recently. These facts might help Muller to get away from his beloved club.

uk.eurosport.yahoo.com: Premier League – Manchester United ‘make €100m bid for Thomas Muller’

Louis van Gaal mysteriously mentioned a shock move for an attacker recently. According to reports emerged from the German media, Man United want Muller to join them. The story also has that Bayern rejected an initial EUR 82 million offer. That was reportedly followed by an increased bid of EUR 100 million, only to be turned down by club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge personally.

Thomas Muller plays for Bayern since 2000, making his debut for the first team in 2008. The 25-year-old was built in the Bayern team by Louis van Gaal. Since then he collected four Bundesliga titles and won the Champions League too. With Germany, he won the World Cup last year, having scored five goals throughout the tournament, equaling his tally from 2010, as followers of gambling facts might know.

Though the second bid might be no more than media speculation, it is clear that Muller would be a wonderful signing for Manchester United. The forward is regularly praised for his intelligent positioning, creativity and his productivity. He is also able to do an outstanding job in different roles either in the forward line or in midfield.

Soccerlens.com: Manchester United submit €100M bid for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller

Manchester United acquired the services of midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger recently. It seems that Louis van Gaal needs more German talent in his squad, as Man United want Muller as well, according to online mobile news.

The Red Devils reportedly offered EUR 82 million for the forward, but Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge stated that the club will not sell another one of his top assets for Manchester United. Rummenigge also warned the entire German football.

He said, “The Bundesliga has to finally act. The English are overtaking us left, right and centre. When taking into account transfer market activity, in marketing terms, in TV money – anywhere, really.”

He added, “The Bundesliga has to be careful not to fall further behind, I think. Anyone who follows the transfer market at the moment, within which English clubs work, knows their clubs are being fully upgraded. The Bundesliga has to be careful that we’re not emptied out.”

Numerous big news stories broke over the last week so lets glance back through some of the most important that we covered in the last seven daysThe Sun Newspaper in the UK (often described as “The Scum”) shocked the public last week by releasing footage of a young Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch, playing with her mother and uncle, who became Edward VIII, in the gardens of Balmoral Castle using a Nazi salute. The private film made in the 1930s has sparked furious debate with many now calling on the Royal Family to open their archives and make their family links with the Third Reich a matter of public record.

Services for the 298 passengers and crew killed in the MH17 plane crash were held around the world last week on the first anniversary of the tragedy that saw a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 shot down by a BUK surface-to-air missile system during the Ukrainian civil war battle for Shakhtarsk Raion. Neither side has yet taken responsibility for the incident and have instead concentrated on blaming each other although the weight of evidence points to pro-Russian separatists having fired the missile.

In the US an attack on a military recruitment office and Navy & Marine Reserve Center in Chattanooga last week left five members of the armed services dead with numerous others wounded in two separate gun attacks perpetrated by 24 year old Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez who was killed at the scene. Although his motive remained unclear the authorities sought to establish if he’d had links to any terrorist organizations like ISIS when it became clear he was heavily influenced by radical Islam.

In sport the Formula One world pledged to keep safety its foremost concerned after French driver Jules Bianchi died as a result of the extreme head injuries he suffered following a crash in the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. “We must never let this happen again.” Said Bernie Ecclestone hearing the news, but can Formula One retain audience figures if the danger is removed? You’ll have to read our daily news pages to find out, but in the meantime lets review some of the big stories we covered over the last seven days.

1. After the 46-0 record defeat many fans thought that the loss would help Micronesia to get a FIFA membership.

2. Rivaldo and son both scored for Mogi Mirim in the club’s Brazilian Serie B victory.

3. The future of the German GP was hanging in the balance despite the fact that the event was included to the 2016 F1 calendar.

4. Online gambling firm 888 agreed to buy Bwin.Party for a fee of USD 1.4 billion.

5. Lord Holmes called Premier League sponsors and broadcasters to consider pulling out of football unless disabled facilities are being improved at stadiums.

6. Jules Bianchi’s death shook the world of Formula One after the Frenchman was in coma for nine months.

7. Manchester United reportedly approached Bayern Munich to buy intelligent forward Thomas Muller.

Meanwhile on the isolated pacific island famed for its mysterious statues the Easter Island Statue Project has been excavating a pair of the giant “heads” over the last three years finally revealing that the “Moai” actually have bodies in scale that were buried during a volcanic eruption. Covered in ornate carvings the purpose behind the Moai remains a mystery but the project hopes to make an inventory of all the island’s statues although this is destined to take quite a while given these two took so long.