£11m more, less goals, less assists: What Liverpool got versus what they needed
Liverpool were long-linked with a move for Ivan Rakitic prior to his switch to Barcelona, so how does £25million arrival Adam Lallana compare? Liverpool officially…
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‘The end of tiki-taka’ brings the changing face of Barcelona
Spain’s World Cup exit has led many to believe that tiki-taka is dead – and Barcelona’s evolution suggests it may well be. Barcelona were in…
Liverpool and Manchester United target switch to Barcelona confirmed
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who was targeted by both Liverpool and Manchester United. Barcelona endured a below par season…
The best in the World Cup? The area where Croatia can hurt Brazil
Brazil are widely expected to comfortably see off Croatia in Sao Paulo tonight, but Niko Kovac does have a particular calling card. On home turf,…
European transfer-talk: Featuring Rakitic, Menez and Kroos
Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland targets all feature. Ivan Rakitic has confirmed he is leaving Sevilla for Barcelona this summer. It…
£33m-rated Liverpool and Manchester United target offered new contract
Sevilla have moved to deter Liverpool and Manchester United from making bids for midfielder Ivan Rakitic by revealing their intention of keeping him. Rakitic, 26,…
Atletico ‘to sign’ €33m Rakitic as replacement for Chelsea target – Not Costa
Manchester United will miss out on Ivan Rakitic, but will Chelsea sign a player he is replacing? #490815507 / gettyimages.com Atletico Madrid are closing in…
Barcelona lining up bid for Liverpool’s World Cup target
The Catalans could steal a march on the Reds in the pursuit of highly-rated Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic with Barca set to bid for the…
World Cup 2014: Croatia Preview – can Modric lead them to glory?
Croatia haven’t even been mentioned as dark horses by many for this year’s World Cup, but they have some key stars who make them dangerous.…
€25m star not a priority for Barca – Liverpool to take advantage?
Liverpool have been offered fresh hope in their pursuit of Sevilla’s Ivan Rakitic. #490858609 / gettyimages.com Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic is not a priority signing…
