Bend it like Beckham - the best free kicks (video)

With David Beckham's imminent retirement, it is time to celebrate the wonderful art of the direct free-kick. There is not one football viewer who hasn't attempted to replicate one of Beckham's curlers into the top corner, but footballers themselves have their own individual techniques. Here's a selection of the most eye-catching efforts.

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Can number twos become successful number ones?

As we prepare to enter the whirlwind of speculation that is a tournament-less odd-number summer, the rumour mill is turning fast. No area is more saturated at present than the subject of managerial changes. One move that is often the subject of debate is promotion from within. Nigel Adkins’ journey from physio to boss at Scunthorpe is the most referred to example of recent times, but are there any other success stories, or is Terry Connor’s nightmare stint at Wolves the norm?

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Tottenham on the cusp of sealing £15m Spain international

Tottenham fans around the country are beginning to celebrate as they may finally be adding some quality into their attack, with the Metro reporting a £15m move for Barcelona's David Villa is almost done.

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Paul Scholes' final farewell

Whilst Sir Alex Ferguson has taken all of the headlines regarding his impending retirement as manager of Manchester United, another man is also about to call time upon his Old Trafford career. Quiet, media shy and always keen to avoid the spotlight; Paul Scholes is the third highest appearance holder at the club and has blossomed into one of the finest midfielders in the world under the tutelage of his boss. Now he is set to bow out in just the way he would want; without a lot of fuss made over him and with a Premier League medal to add to his impressive collection.

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World Cup 2014 - can Brazil win it?

When it was announced that Brazil would host the 2014 World Cup there was huge celebration that the competition was finally coming back to South America after an absence of 36 years. The Samba Boys are the only team to have competed in every single World Cup since its beginning in 1930 and they still remain the most successful country with five titles to their name. Will they manage to celebrate a home triumph and claim a sixth trophy?

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Liverpool look likely to lose star man to Barcelona

 

The Liverpool Echo is reporting that Barcelona are planning a move for Kop keeper Pepe Reina.

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Tottenham ready to make move for Barcelona midfielder (video)

Andre Villas-Boas has sounded out Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto as a high priority target as the young midfielder continues to be frustrated with lack of opportunity at Camp Nou. TalkSport report that a move for the 21-year-old is likely to happen in the summer, but whether or not they can manage to send Scott Parker the other way is yet to be seen. White Hart Lane has its fingers crossed.

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Barcelona ready to offer big money for centre-back (Video)

Barcelona are in the market for some defenders this summer, particularly now that Carles Puyol is coming towards the end of his career and Eric Abidal continues to make steady recovery from a liver transplant. Gerard Pique is their only other recognised central defender, with Javier Mascherano and Sergio Busquets often filling in alongside the former Manchester United player as and when required. Who looks likely to join the Catalan squad for next season and will Tito Vilanova decide on actually purchasing a defender rather than trying to convert a midfielder?

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Real Madrid ready for a shake up

What changes will occur at Real Madrid if Jose Mourinho does decide to leave in the summer? He will no doubt be disappointed that his team have fallen at the semi-final stage of the Champions League once again, especially as he was brought in with the specific aim of leading Madrid back to the top of the European game. With recent comments and interviews indicating that he is on his way out of the Spanish capital, speculation has already begun about the future of this historic club.

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Everything Liverpool fans need to know about £8m target: Martin Montoya Profile

After a textbook rise through the Spanish system, 22-year-old Martin Montoya finds his career at a crossroads. Potential suitors queuing up for Montoya’s signature, but the right back faces a difficult decision as to whether to try and break into the first team of his beloved Barcelona, or pursue a career abroad.

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3 reasons why Lionel Messi needs to join to the Premier League

Lionel Messi has ensured he is recognised as the best football player on the planet right now, maybe even in the entire history of the sport, but that doesn't stop people questioning his talents and whether or not he would, or indeed could, cut it in the Premier League. Now, I am not one of these people, but I have come up with a light-hearted list of three reasons why he needs to make an switch to the English topflight.

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3 reasons why Manchester United need to sign £40m midfielder

Manchester United are in need of strengthening the middle of their squad, not even the most ardent Red Devils fans can argue with that.  Yes, they have dominated the Premier League this season and snatched the title back from noisy neighours Manchester City, but that was largely down to the vast number of goals that Robin van Persie provided.

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Arsenal ready to offer Barcelona midfielder a way out

Arsenal are planning a sensational swoop to recapture former midfielder Cesc Fabregas as Barcelona plan a summer of transition, report the Daily Star.

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Chelsea's latest midfield maestro is found (video)

One argument has surely been put to bed this week, and that is the debate as to David Luiz’s best position. While initially bought as a centre-back, his touches further up the field (and mistakes closer to his own goal) have perhaps earnt him a new permanent position.

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A closer look at a Barcelona superstar - The Xavi turn (Video)

It is hard to believe that Xavi is 33-years-old. 

The Barcelona midfielder has been such mainstay in the Catalan's club starting XI that it is odd to think of it without him.

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