NASRI'S GIRLFRIEND GOES WILD ON TWITTER

Samir Nasri's girlfriend has launched an extraordinary outburst after the Manchester City midfielder was left out of the France World Cup squad.

The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour under Didier Deschamps - thought to be due to disciplinary reasons - and Anara Atanes made her feelings known on Twitter.

She posted: 'F* france and f* Deschamps! What a s*** manager!'

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WE HAD NO BELIEF - VIDIC

Departing Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic admits "everyone lost belief in the team" during their disappointing season.

Vidic, who is joining Inter Milan this summer, insists former manager David Moyes - sacked before the season ended after less than a year in charge - was not solely to blame, and he revealed the players argued amongst themselves more than any other year in his career at Old Trafford.

Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson as manager last summer on a six-year contract but was sacked last month, United eventually finishing 22 points behind table-topping Manchester City and failing to qualify for Europe.

It was not the way Vidic wanted to end his otherwise glittering, trophy-filled eight-and-a-half-year career at the club.

But he says that whoever had succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson would have had a difficult job imposing their will on the squad.

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CHELSEA CHASE COSTA

Chelsea have opened talks with Atletico Madrid in an attempt to wrap up the signing of Diego Costa ahead of the World Cup.

Sportsmail revealed in December that Costa had emerged as Jose Mourinho’s principle transfer target and Chelsea are determined to push it through.

Mourinho hinted after Chelsea’s final Premier League game of the season that he wanted their transfer business to be concluded swiftly.

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MAN UNITED SET TO ANNOUNCE SHAW SIGNING

Manchester United will sign Luke Shaw from Southampton for £27million.

On the day he was named in the England World Cup squad, Shaw is also on the brink of completing the transfer to Old Trafford. 

The deal is expected to be announced before the tournament in Brazil.

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RODGERS WINS LMA AWARD

Brendan Rodgers named LMA Manager of the Year after stellar season with Liverpool while Tony Pulis scoops Barclays Premier League prize for Crystal Palace 'miracle'

The Reds manager enjoyed a brilliant season in the Anfield hotseat, guiding the Merseyside team to second in the League with Luis Suarez and Co in the title race until the final day of the season before being pipped by Manchester City.

England boss Roy Hodgson was on hand to present the 41-year-old with the award which is voted for by every manager across all four divisions.

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PUMA UNVEIL LIMITED EDITION BOOTS

Puma have collaborated with fashion brand Alexander McQueen in an exclusive project to create two  limited edition designer boots ahead of this summer's World Cup.

With just 100 pairs in existence the Puma King comes in two styles and is unavailable to purchase.

Instead the boots will be gifted to 'select friends' of the collaborating parties in recognition of the tournament in Brazil.

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BAYERN CROWNED GERMAN CHAMPIONS

Bayern Munich ended their Bundesliga season in style, claiming victory against Stuttgart thanks to a 92nd minute Claudio Pizarro goal before collecting the Bundesliga shield.

Pizarro, a 64th minute substitute for Mario Mandzukic, is out of contract this summer but if he has played his last game for the club he has ensured he leaves on a high.

Pep Guardiola named a strong side for the final league game of the season, including Javi Martinez who has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal, and Manchester United target Thomas Muller.

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