David Villa News
Valencia Striker David Villa: Lionel Messi Is The Best In The World (Goal.com)
Valencia striker David Villa has revealed he considers Barcelona star Leo Messi to be the best player in the world, insisting the Argentine is unstoppable on his day.
O'Neill backs Villa duo to fill Beckham void (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Martin O'Neill believes the Aston Villa pair of Ashley Young and Stewart Downing can play "very well indeed" in the right-sided midfield role vacated by David Beckham in the England squad.
Aston Villa pair can replace David Beckham, says Martin O'Neill (Evening Standard)
James Milner already appears a strong candidate to be part of Fabio Capello 's World Cup squad because of his ability to play in several positions. O'Neill said: "I don't know what the England manager had in mind, whether he was going to take David Beckham or not to the World Cup.
Villa boss O’Neill: Young, Downing can replace Beckham (tribalfootball.com)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he has the players who can replace injured David Beckham in Fabio Capello 's England squad. O'Neill believes Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Stewart Downing are capable of "playing very well indeed" in the right-sided midfield role that is up for grabs in the England squad after Beckham's injury blow. O'Neill said: "I don't know what the England manager had ...
Valencia striker Villa: Barcelona star Messi best in world (tribalfootball.com)
Valencia striker David Villa has no doubts Barcelona ace Lionel Messi is the best in the world. Messi upstaged Villa on Sunday with an amazing hat-trick in Barcelona 's 3-0 win. Villa told Sport , “When the best player in the world has his day, it is difficult to stop him."
David Villa Makes Valencia Squad For Barcelona Clash - Report (Goal.com)
Valencia have received a boost ahead of their trip to Barcelona , with David Villa included in the squad.
O'Neill backs Villa pair to fill Beckham void (ESPN Soccernet)
Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Stewart Downing are capable of "playing very well indeed'' in the right-sided midfield role that is up for grabs in the England squad after David Beckham's injury blow.
David Beckham will miss World Cup after tearing Achilles' tendon (The Times of Trenton)
Claudio Villa/Getty Images David Beckham tore his left Achilles' tendon in the closing minutes of AC Milan's win on Sunday.
David Beckham's injury opens the England door for Adam Johnson (Daily Telegraph)
Adam Johnson is set to come into the England reckoning after David Beckham's injury ruled him out of the World Cup.
BRIEF-Soccer-Villa in Valencia squad for Barcelona clash (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)
Valencia coach Unai Emery has included striker David Villa in his squad for Sunday's match at champions Barcelona (1800 GMT) despite the Spain international's shoulder injury.