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Samir Nasri close to training ground return, however...

By Matt Monaghan

7 Sep 2010 17:42:00



Robin van Persie is set to miss the start of Arsenal's Champions League campaign after he was ruled out until mid-October with an ankle injury.

Van Persie, 27, picked up the knock in the 2-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers and was forced to sit out the Netherlands' opening Euro ...

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Italian to walk away after four years in charge...

By Harry Veal

8 Sep 2010 23:32:00



England coach Fabio Capello has announced that he will leave his job as national team manager after Euro 2012.

After the Three Lions' dismal display in this summer’s World Cup, many pundits called for Capello to resign, but the Italian has gone some way to winning his critics back by ...

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Striker was in favour of move to Merseyside...

By Adithya Ananth

6 Sep 2010 13:22:00



Mario Gomez has claimed that Bayern Munich blocked a deadline day loan move to Liverpool.

The Germany international made a move to the Bavarian club from Stuttgart last year, for a fee believed to be in the region of £26.3 million. But the forward was unable to hold down a regular starting ...

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Striker will feature in Basle...

By Matt Monaghan

6 Sep 2010 16:00:00



England manager Fabio Capello has declared Wayne Rooney is ready to start against Switzerland despite revelations about his private life.

There had been speculation that the Manchester United star would not feature in the Euro 2012 qualifier, but Capello has confirmed the striker is "happy to play". ...

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Midfielder insists players can handle the pressure

Last updated: 6th September 2010

James Milner insists the England camp is determined to right the wrongs of their recent past.

The Three Lions and national coach Fabio Capello came in for heavy criticism following a shambolic showing at the 2010 World Cup.

They have responded positively since then, ...

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Citizens star praises under-fire team-mate...

By Michael Landon

5 Sep 2010 14:41:00



England midfielder James Milner is expecting Wayne Rooney to feature in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland after the striker featured in a full training session on Sunday.

It has been suggested Rooney will not travel with the squad following allegations surrounding his personal ...

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Redknapp hopeful on Rafael

Spurs boss keen to see deal for Dutchman pushed through

Last updated: 31st August 2010



Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is 'hopeful' that Rafael van der Vaart will soon be joining the club.



Spurs swooped late for the Real Madrid midfielder ...

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Brazilian arrives in Serie A...

By Eliot Rothwell

31 Aug 2010 16:52:00



Robinho has ended his disappointing stay at Manchester City and moved to AC Milan on a four-year deal.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that the transfer fee is an initial €18 million (£15m) plus bonuses and add-ons - a clear loss for City on the British record transfer fee splashed ...

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Black Cats tie up deal for World Cup star...

By Eliot Rothwell

31 Aug 2010 17:31:00



Sunderland have smashed their transfer record after snapping up Ghanaian international Asamoah Gyan for a fee in excess of £13 million.

Gyan, who signed from French club Rennes, arrived in Sunderland yesterday to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical at the club.

He ...

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Defoe named despite groin strain...

By James Daly

29 Aug 2010 21:00:00



Fabio Capello has recalled West Ham's Matthew Upson in the absence of John Terry for England's Euro 2012 qualifiers with Bulgaria and Switzerland.

Terry and Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard withdrew due to injury, while Rio Ferdinand is still struggling.

West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson ...

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Exit path cleared for wantaway Argentine...

By Zack Wilson

27 Aug 2010 07:18:00



Liverpool have today revealed that they have agreed terms with Barcelona for a deal that could take Javier Mascherano to Catalonia.

The Argentine midfielder has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months about his future, with Inter as well as Barca linked with a move.
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The Blancos confirmed that the midfielder will miss the start of the season...

By Subhankar Mondal

Aug 25, 2010 5:25:00 PM



Real Madrid have announced that midfielder Fernando Gago will be out of action for four to five weeks after sustaining an injury in the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy against Penarol on Tuesday evening.

The Argentina international came on as a second-half ...

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Friday could see talks revived...

By Paul Madden

Aug 25, 2010 12:12:00 AM



Maicon's agent Antonio Caliendo has suggested that the 29-year-old defender could still leave Inter before the transfer window closes declaring that interest, most likely from Real Madrid, could soon be reignited.

Caliendo has declared that the forthcoming Super Cup final in Monaco may provide a setting ...

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United twice led and twice succumbed...

By Alex Young



An incredible second half at Craven Cottage saw Fulham grab a late and deserved point against a Manchester United side who ran out of steam too early.

Paul Scholes' early strike summed up the fact that United dominated the early proceedings, but Simon Davies' equaliser poised the second period on a knife-edge.

Brede Hangeland ...

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Goals from Rafael Sobis, Leandro and Giuliano enough to drive Celso Roth's heroes to Libertadores heaven...

Brazilian wizards Internacional repeated their heroics of a week ago to secure another comeback victory against Chivas Guadalajara- with goals from Rafael Sobis, Leandro and Giuliano driving the Colorados on to win South America's ultimate football prize for only the second time.

Despite ...

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Blues looking to repeat double success...

By Zack Wilson

16 Aug 2010 07:48:00



Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is looking for his side to better last season's achievement of winning a Premier League and FA Cup double.

The Blues destroyed Premier League new boys West Bromwich Albion 6-0 in their opening game of the season at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and Ancelotti has warned ...

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Playmaker pleased to claim top spot...

12 Aug 2010 18:15:00

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Watchonlinesportsfree.com voted Wesley Sneijder as the top player of the 2009-10 season in the Watchonlinesportsfree.com 50 and the midfielder has expressed his delight at adding another accolade to his glittering campaign.

The 26-year-old was a brilliant protagonist for Inter ...

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Juventus man should come to Merseyside...

By Zack Wilson

10 Aug 2010 11:30:00



Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is keen to see the deal to bring Christian Poulsen from Juventus to Anfield completed as quickly as possible.

Agger believes that his Danish compatriot will add much to the Reds' midfield, after a 77-cap international career and a club career which has seen him ...

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In tribute to Cesc Fabregas' on/off move to Barcelona, we recall 10 of the best sagas...

By Patrick Reilly

8 Aug 2010 13:42:00



10) Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal - Barcelona (2010)

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The Rossoneri glovesman was satisfied following the recent performances in the Emirates cup…

By Stefano Federici

Aug 1, 2010 6:24:00 PM




Fresh from the recent encounters against Arsenal and Lyon in the Emirates Cup, Milan custodian Marco Amelia spoke of the winning mentality he has discovered with the Rossoneri.

“The mentality here is definitely a winning one,” Amelia ...

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