Could Per Mertesacker be on his way to The Emirates?

By Marcel Abboud

After struggling in the center back position for a while now, Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger appears to be making a bid to lure SV Werder Bremen defensive stalwart Per Mertesacker to The Emirates.

The towering German center back has been a mainstay at Werder Bremen since his arrival from Hannover 96 in 2006 and has been a transfer target for Wenger since the 2010/11 transfer window. But with Werder Bremen lingering around the relegation zone in the Bundesliga at the time, the center back believed it was in his and the clubs best interest that he stay with Die Grün-Weißen so they can stave off any relegation fears.


The Gunners have really struggled to fill the defensive holes in their backline and Wenger will be looking to Mertesacker to help sure up the defense, along with keeping his eyes on Bolton Wanderers' Gary Cahill and Christopher Samba of Blackburn Rovers.

Stunning bicycle at u17's World Cup - Mexico vs Germany

Mexico have secured a place in the final of the u17's World Cup by accounting for Germany in emphatic fashion. With extra time looming the Mexicans were awarded a corner in the 89th minute, and Mexico didn't disappoint the home fans scoring in style with a bicycle through Julio Gomez

Check out the effort below!

Memorable Games: Germany 3 - 2 Urguay (Third Place Playoff, 2010 FIFA World Cup)

In what was perhaps the most enthralling match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a very attacking Germany managed to defeat a gallant and brave Uruguay side 3 goals to 2.

Managing to come back from a 2 - 1 deficit, the Germans after going ahead from a Thomas Muller goal in the first half managed to level the game in the 55th minute thanks to a Marcell Jensen header, before Sami Khedira won the game late in the second half, popping up to slot home the winner.



Perhaps the best two teams in the tournament didn't make the final, but they surely went out with a bang. Football was the winner in this game.

Watch all the goals here:

                     

The Rise and Rise of Thomas Hitzlsperger - A Blessing for West Ham United

Even though it's taken more than half the season for German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger to make his debut for West Ham United FC, it couldn't have come at a better time for the Hammers. Nicknamed "Der Hammer" (The Hammer in English) for his punishing and accurate long range drives, Hitzlsperger comes as welcome boost for a West Ham United side that is trying to fight a relegation battle along with four or so other Premier League teams. Bought from Italian side Lazio in the previous Summer transfer window, it has taken Der Hammer more than half a season to debut for the Hammers due to an injury he picked up while on international duty for Die Mannschaft. His influence has been well noted, as all games that he's featured in he's left a significant impact on: his teammates, West Ham fans, media, pundits and opposition alike.


Although its only been three matches since he's made his mark for the Hammers, it seems that he's regaining his form that made him a media darling while at fellow EPL side Aston Villa. His return to the side has coincided with West Ham United's recent revival of form and his rocket shots against Burnely in the FA Cup and a punishing drive from 10 yards against Stoke City have been influentual in helping the Hammers try and battle relegation. Have a look at his stunning strikes and judge for yourself.


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By Marcel Abboud