Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi will miss Saturday’s Premier League home clash with Crystal Palace after coming off during the 0-0 draw at Liverpool last weekend with a groin problem. Glen Johnson (groin) could be back involved having sat out the Anfield game, but Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (groin) and Kostas Stafylidis (rib) both remain unavailable. The Potters have given Jese Rodrigu...Full Story »

Stoke are "very close" to agreeing a deal with Porto to sign on-loan defender Bruno Martins Indi permanently, manager Mark Hughes has confirmed. The 25-year-old Holland international has made 27 appearances in all competitions for the Potters so far this season. Martins Indi revealed this week that talks were taking place regarding a permanent move to the bet365 Stadium and in his Friday morni...Full Story »

Arjen Robben achieved meme status during the 2010 World Cup when he curled up into a ball after getting stomped on by Brazil's Felipe Melo and it appears he's already practicing for a similar moment this year. During a Dutch training session in Rio, Robben and teammate Bruno Martins Indi squabbled a bit as Robben felt Martins Indi was going at him too hard and Martins Indi felt Robben was goin...Full Story »