De Gea: I´ve matured in Manchester Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he has matured as a footballer and person in his two years at the club.
The 22-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of 17 million pounds in June 2011, signing as the primary replacement for Edwin van der Sar, who retired that off-season.
De Gea initially drew criticism for several costly mistakes and doubts were cast over his suitability for the physicality of the English Premier League but he has since ousted team-mate Anders Lindegaard as United's number one.
"I've changed a lot in Manchester," he t
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Real Madrid can match Barca, says Mijatovic Predrag Mijatovic feels Real Madrid have no reason to fear Barcelona as they have shown this season they are on the same level as their rivals.
Both sides have already met six times this term, with Real coming out victorious on three occasions, Barca winning once, and the remaining two encounters ending all square.
Mijatovic believes Real Madrid have nothing to worry about if they were to meet each other again in the Champions League.
"Recently we can say that we've established some good statistics against Barcelona," the former Real Madrid attacker told Marca.
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Lampard: It´s not MLS or England Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists an off-season move to MLS would not spell the end of his England career.
Lampard has yet to agree an extension to his current Chelsea contract, which expires this off-season, and Los Angeles Galaxy have been widely touted as the likeliest destination should he decide to move on.
Following England's 2-1 win over Brazil last month, manager Roy Hodgson admitted it would 'complicate things' if Lampard moved across the Atlantic, but the 34-year-old is convinced his international career could continue.
"England will always be a big part of any decisi
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Michu: Swansea ideal stepping stone Swansea City star Michu has hailed the set-up at the club, claiming it is ideal for players aiming to break onto the international scene.
Jonathan de Guzman has recently received a call-up to the Netherlands squad, while Ashley Williams has been installed as Wales captain.
Former Rayo Vallecano man Michu believes such examples are a testament to the work done at the Liberty Stadium.
He told Swansea's official website: "When we see a lot of our players being called up for their national team that is a very good thing for Swansea.
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Bale sits out Wales training Tottenham's Gareth Bale sat out training for Wales on Tuesday, but is still set to face Scotland in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
A late double from Bale inspired Chris Coleman's side to a 2-1 win over Scotland at the Cardiff City Stadium back in October and the midfielder is again expected to be the centre of attention as the Welsh aim to keep their slim hopes of World Cup qualification alive.
Neither Coleman or the Welsh FA have not revealed any doubts over Bale's participation and team-mate Sam Vokes was quick to calm fears over his absence from training.
Vokes told BBC Sport: "We think he is goi
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Blatter backs Brazil to deliver FIFA president Sepp Blatter has reaffirmed his belief that Brazil will deliver a successful World Cup in 2014.
The 77-year-old is in the country ahead of the Confederations Cup and attended a meeting with the Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo to discuss progress ahead of the tournament.
"I am sure that the five time winners will present an outstanding competition in 2014," he told Fifa.com.
"I am confident that through its economic power and strength of will, Brazil will be ready and deliver a wonderful World Cup."
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Roar braced for crunch games Brisbane Roar veteran Shane Stefanutto says his side are looking forward to the do-or-die matches facing them in the coming weeks.
The Roar sit seventh in the A-League ladder, but can ensure qualification for the finals by winning their last two regular season matches, against Melbourne Heart and Sydney FC.
After a four-match unbeaten run, Brisbane put in their worst performance in recent weeks in losing 1-0 to the Central Coast Mariners last Sunday, but they will take heart from the fact they control their own finals destiny.
Left-back Stefanutto says the Roar players perform
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