Arsenal's Jack Wilshere thanks Arsene Wenger for keeping World Cup dream alive as he picks No 7 shirt

There was a time, in the weeks that  followed Daniel Agger's crunching tackle on Jack Wilshere at Wembley in March, when the Arsenal midfielder got really worried. He had broken a bone in his foot and England head coach Roy Hodgson was just weeks away from announcing his squad for this  summer's World Cup in Brazil. The clock was ticking. 'Unfortunately I have been in that position a lot,' admitted Wilshere, reflecting on his bad break during England v Denmark, as he rested between Tuesday's double training session at St George's Park.  Eyes on the ball: Jack Wilshere is looking forward to his first World Cup Club class: Wilshere says that Arsene Wenger helped him by telling him to relex Come in No 7: Jack Wilshere...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League celebration 'was for secret movie' according to reports in Spain: 'Ronaldo: The Movie'

Reports in Spain suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo ripped off his shirt in front of the cameras when celebrating his Champions League final goal because he was being filmed for his movie. The Portuguese superstar scored a penalty in the closing minutes of extra-time to round off a 4-1 victory, and he celebrated by taking off his shirt and flexing his muscles. His celebration seemed rather excessive given that the game was already won, and reports say that Ronaldo knew where to stand for cameras to pick him up and capture the celebration. Flexing his muscles: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid in the Champions League final For the cameras: Reports in Spain suggest Ronaldo knew he was being filmed for his movie ...

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Jermaine Pennant and wife Alice Goodwin shows off their beach bodies on honeymoon in the Seychelles

Jermaine Pennant and his new glamour model wife Alice Goodwin have jetted off to the Seychelles for their honeymoon. The couple, who have been dating for two years, tied the knot at a lavish private ceremony in Cheshire at the weekend and Goodwin has posted photos of their exotic honeymoon on Instagram. The former Arsenal and Liverpool star, who was released by Stoke City in January, could be poised for a move abroad after he was seen with his agent last week at the Al Nassr club in Dubai. Pretty in pink: Alice Goodwin posted photos of her honeymoon with husband Jermaine Pennant on Instagram Happy: Goodwin posted photos of her and Pennant together on her instagram account Fun in the sun: Goodwin posted a photo of her legs while lying on the beach...

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Mauro Icardi marries Wanda Nara... months after Argentinian model split from his former team-mate Maxi Lopez

Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara's controversial relationship reached a new level on Tuesday as the couple married in Buenos Aires. Nara (or Icardi as she will now be called) is the ex-wife of Maxi Lopez, but publicly split from the Argentine to hook up with compatriot and Inter Milan striker Icardi in November 2013. Icardi and Lopez famously clashed during a Serie A game between Sampdoria and the Nerazzurri in April, with the latter refusing to shake the 21-year-old's hand. The happy couple: Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi and Argentine model Wanda Nara got married on Tuesday Brief: They have been dating for just six months, with Nara the ex-wife of Icardi's old team-mate Maxi Lopez Brief: They have been dating...

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My decision to leave Liverpool for Chelsea 'destroyed' Gerrard, claims £50m Blues flop Torres

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has revealed the pain he caused Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard when he told him he was leaving Anfield for Stamford Bridge three years ago. The striker signed for Chelsea in a £50million deal in January 2011, on the same day Liverpool signed Andy Carroll from Newcastle for £35m. Torres scored 81 goals in 142 games for the Reds, playing arguably the best football of his career and even though his form dipped at the end of time there, the Anfield faithful was understandably miffed to see his leave - as, it seems, was Gerrard. Good times: Fernando Torres (left) and Steven Gerrard celebrate a goal during the Spaniard's time at Liverpool Euphoria: Torres says he doubts that he'll ever find a team-mate as compatible to his style...

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Theo Walcott shows pictures of knee injury on Twitter that made him miss World Cup

Theo Walcott revealed the extent of the horrifying knee injury that left this World Cup dream in tatters. The 25-year-old has been out since sustaining a nasty during Arsenal's FA Cup third round win over Tottenham in January. Having had to undergo surgery, it was clear that Walcott wouldn't be back in time for the World Cup, which commences on June 12 in Brazil. Damage: Theo Walcott posted this image of his knee recovering from season-ending surgery End of the road: Walcott's season was over when he injured his knee against Tottenham in January Fading: It soon became clear to Walcott that he would not be back in time for the World Cup this summer Walcott took to Twitter to post a series of images that showed the extent...

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France international Olivier Giroud to sign new contract with Arsenal after FA Cup Triumph

The France international, who struck twice in a friendly against Norway on Monday night, hopes to extend his stay in north London and is confident that he can continue to develop Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has revealed that he is in negotiations with the club with a view to extending his contract beyond 2016. The 27-year-old scored 22 goals last season in all competitions as Arsene Wenger's side again secured Champions League qualification and ended their nine-year wait for a trophy by winning the FA Cup final against Hull City. Giroud, who signed from Montpellier for €12 million two summers ago, has become an integral part of the Arsenal side since the departure of Robin van Persie and is intent on building on recent successes."I have two years left on my...

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