Daley Blind is only just starting to be properly appreciated, according to Manchester United team-mate Chris Smalling.
Blind was one of Louis van Gaal s first signings at United, bringing across the versatile Dutchman from Ajax after he played a key role for Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup.
At United, Blind has showcased his impressive versatility, filling key roles in midfield and defence.
He has slotted in alongside Smalling in the heart of United s defence this season and has helped to build the Premier League s second-best defensive record.
His latest effort, a masterful performance against Everton in which he nullified star Romelu Lukaku, has drawn particular praise but Smalling says he has always been a top performer.
I think he deserves …
Samir Nasri does not expect to represent France at the FIFA World Cup, after claiming he would watch the tournament on television.
Nasri has returned to form for Manchester City this season, starring under manager Manuel Pellegrini as the club claimed their second Premier League title in three years on Sunday.
However, Nasri does not believe he will receive a call from coach Didier Deschamps for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, despite his man-of-the-match performance against West Ham on the final day of the season.
The 44-cap midfielder told French channel Canal+: I think the dye is cast. I respect (Didier Deschamps ) choice.
I ll watch the World Cup on TV.
If starting games in a club like Manchester City and winning two titles isn t enough, too bad, I wo…
Inter defender Miranda insists Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would find it difficult to score as many goals in Serie A like they do in La Liga.
Real Madrid star Ronaldo and Barcelona s Messi are the all-time leading goalscorers for their respective clubs in Spain s top flight.
Ronaldo has netted a La Liga-best 30 goals this season, eight more than five-time Ballon d Or winner Messi.
But former Atletico Madrid centre-back Miranda, who came up against Ronaldo and Messi during his time in Spain, believes the pair would struggle to match those feats in Italy.
They are both fantastic players and would score a lot of goals in every league, Miranda told GloboEsporte.
However, here in Italy, they would not arrive in front of the net as often as the…
Deco has urged Chelsea to secure Frank Lampard s future if the club wants to realise its dream of winning the Champions League.
Lampard has been the subject of frenzied transfer speculation since the end of last season, with Inter Milan keen to reunite him with former Blues manager Jose Mourinho at the San Siro.
The Italian club has already seen two bids for Lampard rejected and the England international is no nearer agreeing terms on a new contract with Chelsea.
The 29-year-old England star wants a five-year deal, worth around 140,000 pounds-a-week, while Chelsea are prepared to offer just four years.
But Deco who was officially unveiled at Chelsea s training headquarters on Friday following his eight million pounds (10 million euros) move from Barc…