Chelsea to send de Bruyne on loan to Werder Bremen | Transfers | Tribal Football

Chelsea are set to agree a loan deal with German club Werder Bremen for Kevin de Bruyne.

Chelsea are set to agree a loan deal with German club Werder Bremen for Kevin de Bruyne.

The 21-year old Belgian winger joined the Blues from Genk in January but spent the remainder of the season on loan with his former club.

Now it appears that Chelsea want to further his development in a first team environment with a loan to Werder Bremen set to be completed soon.

“I can confirm that. We are to work out a loan switch,” Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs told Kicker.

“We have had many discussions and some talks lately and I feel we are at an advanced level regarding this loan deal.”

 

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Ex-Villa, Man Utd, Sunderland striker Yorke eyes management | Premiership News | Tribal Football

Former Premier League striker Dwight Yorke admits he would love to get involved in the management side of the game.

Former Premier League striker Dwight Yorke admits he would love to get involved in the management side of the game.

The 40-year old ex-Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland man is currently completing his coaching badges and has revealed that he one day wants to step into a manager’s role but only if it is the right one for him.

“I’m trying to have a crack at management. For me it’s one opportunity that could happen but if it doesn’t I’m happy to walk away,” he told tribalfootball.com.

“I will stick around (in the coaching game) provided I got the right backing and it’s not about what Dwight Yorke wants, it’s about the people in charge of a football club and if they give you an opportunity.

“I know that no matter how much knowledge and know-how, everything you’ve gained over the years, if someone doesn’t want to give you a chance then there’s no point. I’m hoping that one opportunity comesalong and I can prove that I can manage players and what players expect.”

He added: “Sir Alex Ferguson has been very gracious in letting me come back there (to United) and try to complete my coaching badges.”

 
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WOMEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL Group E: Great Britain begin games with victory over New Zealand | Premiership News | Tribal Football

Great Britain began the first events of the London Olympics with a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.

Great Britain began the first events of the London Olympics with a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.

The hosts were made to work hard for their win as New Zealand defended well but still Hope Powell’s team were wasteful in front of goal until Steph Houghton scored the only goal of the game direct from a free kick in the second-half.

Britain had started the game nervously in the heat and humidity of Cardiff and only began to settle after the half-hour mark when they began to create and miss chances.

Little changed after the break until Houghton curled a 25 yard free kick past Kiwi’s keeper Jenny Bindon.

New Zealand then pushed forward in search of an equaliser and had the perfect chance moments later. A mix up between two Team GB defenders allowed Sarah Gregorius a clear run on goal but her weak shot was easily saved by Karen Bardsley.

For all the visitor’s pressure Britain comfortably held out until the closing minutes when Bardsley was forced to tip over an Amber Hearn effort.

Referee: Kari Seitz (USA)

Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Attendance: 38,000

GB scorers: Houghton 64
New Zealand scorers:

Yellow cards: Asante (GB), Wilkinson (NZ)

 
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WOMEN’S OLYMPIC FOOTBALL Group G: USA stun France with stirring fightback | MLS News | Tribal Football

Tournament favourites USA shrugged off conceding two early goals to storm back for a 4-2 success over France in their opening group game at the London Olympics.

Tournament favourites USA shrugged off conceding two early goals to storm back for a 4-2 success over France in their opening group game at the London Olympics.

Group games at major tournaments are meant to be cagey affairs but not this open encounter as France raced into a two goal lead inside the first 15 minutes with strikes from Thiney and Delie.

But the USA wasted little time in finding their form and quickly restored parity by the 32nd minute, a Wambach header and Morgan inflicting the damage.

The US continued to press after the break as France lost their momentum and duly claimed two more goals as Morgan completed a brace and Lloyd found the net.

The US easily played out time and sent out a warning to other teams over their form after disposing of a dangerous looking French outfit.

Referee: Sachiko Yamagishi

Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow

Attendance:

USA scorers: Wambach 19, Morgan 32, 66, Lloyd 56,
France scorers: Thiney 12, Delie 14

Yellow cards:

 
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Palermo furious with Inter Milan over Viviano delays | Serie A News | Tribal Football

Palermo are frustrated with Inter Milan for delays over Emiliano Viviano’s future.

Palermo are frustrated with Inter Milan for delays over Emiliano Viviano’s future.

The goalkeeper is co-owned by Palermo and Inter, but has been looking to finalise a transfer to Fiorentina for several weeks.

“Inter’s attitude is incomprehensible to us,” slammed Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini on Radio Radio.

“Massimo Moratti does not want to give the player to Fiorentina, as he expects to be paid, but we are dealing with the Della Valle brothers here and not some peasants.

“As owners of half Viviano’s contract, we want to send the lad to Florence. I am sure Fiorentina will buy him next summer.”

Genoa sign Independiente defender Julian Alberto Velazquez | Serie A News | Tribal Football

Genoa have signed Independiente defender Julian Alberto Velazquez.

Genoa have signed Independiente defender Julian Alberto Velazquez.

Velazquez is a 21-year-old defender who has already won the Copa Sudamericana with Independiente in 2010, scoring a goal in the Final.

He also has one senior cap for Argentina and is thought to have cost in the region of €1.8m.

Twente admit Inter Milan must drop price to get Castaignos deal done | Transfers | Tribal Football

FC Twente have pulled out of the running for Inter Milan striker Luc Castaignos.Twente find the price for the young Dutchman too rich.

FC Twente have pulled out of the running for Inter Milan striker Luc Castaignos.

Twente find the price for the young Dutchman too rich.

“There is a gap between how we value the player financially, a difference between what they want and what we are offering,” Twente chief Joop Munsterman told De Telegraaf.

“The Italian club are not in a hurry to sell and there is the possibility that this transfer could take some time.

“We will not be rushed into making a decision.”

Siena boss Sannino backing Destro for success under Roma coach Zeman | Serie A News | Tribal Football

AS Roma signing Mattia Destro will benefit from working from Zdenek Zeman.That’s the opinion of his former coach at Siena.

AS Roma signing Mattia Destro will benefit from working from Zdenek Zeman.

That’s the opinion of his former coach at Siena.

“He was destined to join a great club and I’m happy for him,” Giuseppe Sannino, now in charge of Palermo, told TMW on Wednesday.

“He’ll find Zdenek Zeman in Rome and he is a Coach who makes his strikers ‘explode’. I hope he becomes a great champion.”

Dunga urges Fiorentina to keep hold of Jovetic | Serie A News | Tribal Football

Former Fiorentina star Carlos Dunga says they must keep hold of Stevan Jovetic.Jovetic is wanted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Former Fiorentina star Carlos Dunga says they must keep hold of Stevan Jovetic.

Jovetic is wanted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

“A player like Jovetic would certainly be important,” Dunga told Tuttojuve.com.

“But if I put myself in the shoes of Fiorentina, I think that a team who wants to compete can’t sell its best player, because we are talking about a player of great quality.”

AC Milan boss Allegri admits without Ibrahimovic they must change style | Serie A News | Tribal Football

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri admits they need to change their way of playing with the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.The Swede signed for PSG last week.

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri admits they need to change their way of playing with the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Swede signed for PSG last week.

“Ibra’s loss means we will certainly have to change the way we play football,” Allegri stated after the 1-0 friendly win over Schalke.

“But the club are aware of what we still need on the transfer market.”