Shaqiri snubs Liverpool for Inter

Xherdan Shaqiri is the latest transfer to elude Liverpool, begging the question is Liverpool's status fading?
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What Inter Milan can expect from Xherdan Shaqiri

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the pending moves of Xherdan Shaqiri and Wesley Sneijder, who are both hoping to reinvigorate their careers.

Xherdan Shaqiri is on his way to Italy after Bayern Munich agreed to terms with Inter Milan over a reported 15 million euro transfer of the Switzerland international on Thursday.

Here are few talking points regarding the transfer of this highly coveted player.

1. Why didn't it work out for Shaqiri at Bayern?

To put it bluntly, Bayern have a luxury of riches in attacking midfield and he remained little more than a bit-part player at the German champions. Over three seasons, the Swiss midfield…
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Inter Milan confirm deal for Bayern Munich attacker Xherdan Shaqiri

ESPN FC's Adrian Melville and Alexis Nunes break down all the latest Premier League transfer rumours.

Inter Milan have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for Xherdan Shaqiri to move to the Nerazzurri.

.@Inter_Channel: "#Inter and @FCBayern agree terms for @XS_11official. Just the paperwork to be signed" #ForzaInter #FCIM
– F.C. Internazionale (@Inter_en) January 8, 2015

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, representatives of Inter visited Bayern's headquarters on Thursday morning, meeting with the Bundesliga club's chairman…
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Reports: Inter Milan rivalling Stoke for Bayern Munich’s Xherdan Shaqiri

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri and Stromsgodset's Martin Odegaard.

Inter Milan representatives are set to fly out to Munich on Thursday in a bid to beat Stoke City to the signing of Xherdan Shaqiri.
The Serie A club are reported to have tabled a bid for the 23-year-old, who has been given the green light to leave Bayern Munich this winter.
The Switzerland international is currently Inter's No. 1 target after they secured the services of Lukas Podolski earlier this week.

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They are now waiting to hear back from Munich with sporting director Piero Ausilio and general…
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Inter showed character in Juventus draw but still have things to work on

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the thrilling 1-1 draw between Juventus and Inter Milan.

The Derby d'Italia was quite literally a tale of two cities and a game of two halves. Admittedly these are phrases that have been used amply over time but perhaps rarely have they been so apt.
Inter travelled from Milan to face Juventus in Turin. Based on recent performances the outcome suggested that there would only be one winner, as the Nerazzurri are just getting to grips with life under Roberto Mancini. Juventus in the meantime are flying high at the top of Serie A.
After only five minutes,…
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Inter’s Juan Jesus gets 3-match ban for elbowing Giorgio Chiellini

ROME — Inter Milan defender Juan Jesus has been banned for three matches for elbowing Juventus counterpart Giorgio Chiellini in the chin during a 1-1 draw.
The incident was not sanctioned by the referee but the Serie A judge used TV replays to decide on the ban for the Brazilian.
Jesus will also miss one more match for picking up a yellow card at another point during Tuesday's game.
Chiellini was also the recipient of Luis Suarez's bite during the World Cup during the Italy-Uruguay match.
Also,…
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Stoke keen on reported Liverpool and Inter Milan target Xherdan Shaqiri

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the latest transfer rumours surrounding Bayern Munich's Xherdan Shaqiri and Stromsgodset's Martin Odegaard.

Stoke City have joined the race for Bayern Munich midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, amid reported interest from the likes of Liverpool and Inter Milan.
Shaqiri, 23, appears likely to leave the Bundesliga champions during the January transfer window, having become frustrated with his lack of playing time with only three league starts in the first half of the season
The Switzerland international considered his future last summer, but claimed Bayern turned down a 20 million-euro offer from Liverpool.

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– Window Shopping: Club-by-club guide
– Delaney: Top free agents next summer
– Delaney: What January holds in store

"Things…
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Allegri: Juventus lacked concentration

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri commended his side's intensity in their 1-1 draw with Inter, but admitted a lapse in concentration prevented the Serie A champions from claiming all three points.
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Marcotti: Tremendous game between Juve, Inter

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the thrilling 1-1 draw between Juventus and Inter Milan.
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Mauro Icardi strikes to hand Inter Milan point against Juventus

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Mauro Icardi earned Inter Milan a point from Tuesday night's Derby d'Italia but the 1-1 draw leaves Juventus vulnerable to predators in the Serie A title race.
The Bianconeri had earlier watched Roma draw level with them at the top of the table following a victory at Udinese and set about making amends through Carlos Tevez and his early goal in Turin.
But Inter grew into the game after the break and might even have built on Icardi's equaliser had Mateo Kovacic's dismissal not upset their rhythm…
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