KEANE EYES ITALIAN JOB

Robbie Keane has warned world champions Italy that the Republic of Ireland are gunning for them as they prepare for a potentially crucial head-to-head in Dublin.The Italians remain a point clear of the Irish at the top of Group 8 heading into Wednesday night's clash with third-placed[...]

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HUGHES - CITY ACCEPT ROTATION

Mark Hughes has pointed out that all of his Manchester City squad understand the importance of rotation.The Welshman has already had to make tough decisions this season, for instance when he left Robinho out of his starting line-up for the trip to Portsmouth last time out.The City boss[...]

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BARRY: PRESSURE ON CROATIA

England midfielder Gareth Barry has told Croatia to forget about mind-games ahead of the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday - because the pressure is all on them to get a result.Barry has laughed off talk of a conspiracy to injure Luka Modric and, as one of the survivors of two years ago[...]

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FERGIE WANTS ROONEY TO BE MIDDLE MAN

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson knows Wayne Rooney likes to wander around the pitch but claims the England international is at his most effective when he occupies the centre-forward role.Rooney has four Premier League goals for United already this season, putting him level[...]

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Gunners lose Djourou to injury for six months

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is expected to be out of action for around six months after undergoing knee surgery.Johan Djourou: Knee problemThe Switzerland international has had an operation on his left knee and the Swiss FA have announced he will not be ready to return until March.Djourou[...]

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THREE IN A ROW FOR CITY

Emmanuel Adebayor hit the target for the third Premier League game in a row as Manchester Citydefeated struggling Portsmouth 1-0 at Fratton Park to make in nine points from nine.Adebayor struck on the half-hour mark.Gareth Barry's inswinging corner from the right found the former Arsenal[...]

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DOMINGUEZ LANDS ARGENTINA CALL

Sebastian Dominguez have been given his first call-up to the Argentina national squad as coach Diego Maradona added seven home-based players to his party ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay.The defender of Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield will join the Albicelestes along with team-mates Nicolas Otamendi[...]

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MODRIC WON`T BLAME BOWER FOR BROKEN LEG

Luka Modric does not blame Lee Bowyer for the tackle that broke the Tottenham star's leg.Modric picked up the injury, which will keep him out for at least six weeks, at the start of the second half in Saturday's 2-1 victory for Spurs over Birmingham.The 23-year-old's absence is a blow[...]

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CHYGRYNSKIY SET FOR BARCA MEDICAL

Dmytro Chygrynskiy is set to be presented as Barcelona's latest addition on Monday afternoon after undergoing his medical with the treble winners in the morning.Chygrynskiy arrived in Barca on Sunday to put the finishing touches on his switch from Shakhtar Donetsk, which Spanish media[...]

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Inter midfielder Vieira hints at future MLS switch

Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira has revealed this will be his last year playing football in Europe, but he could end his career with a spell in the USA in Major League Soccer.Patrick Vieira: No Arsenal return.Vieira's contract at the San Siro expires in 2010 and he has not been guaranteed[...]

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Dunne will be a 'big signing' for us

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes Richard Dunne will prove to be a 'big signing' for the club.Dunne: Linked with many Premier League clubs.Dunne is expected to finalise a move to Villa Park before the close of the transfer window after Martin O'Neill's side agreed a fee with[...]

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Barcelona chief: Fabregas is a ''special case''

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has identified his club's pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas as a ''special case'' and claims that it is ''no secret'' that the Spanish champions want to sign him.The captain is a wanted man.Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been unimpressed by the[...]

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England recalls for Crouch, Brown and Lennon

Michael Owen has once again been overlooked by Fabio Capello for next month's World Cup qualifier with Croatia. There were some who suggested Owen's summer move to Manchester United would offer an instant way back into the Three Lions fold.The winger has been in fine form for Spurs.However,[...]

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Modric professes Spurs loyalty following United link

Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Luka Modric claims he has not entertained the prospect of joining Manchester United despite reports linking him with a move to the Premier League champions.Modric is happy with life at White Hart Lane.Modric, 23, enjoyed a promising debut season in the English[...]

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Striker Pavlyuchenko won't rule out Spurs stay

Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has stated he will consider staying at White Hart Lane if a buyer cannot be found before the close of the transfer window.Pavlyuchenko was one of the stars of Euro 2008.The Russian striker's future at Spurs appeared to be in some doubt on Tuesday[...]

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Blackburn locked in talks to sign Spurs defender

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed they are in negotiations to sign French defender Pascal Chimbonda from Tottenham Hotspur.Chimbonda has spent two spells at White Hart Lane.The 30-year-old, who has one cap for his country, rejoined Spurs in January but has made only one league start in[...]

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Al Fahim claims Pompey takeover is complete

Sulaiman Al Fahim claims to have completed his protracted takeover of Portsmouth by becoming the sole owner of the Premier League side.Al Fahim attends a game with Peter Storrie.Portsmouth announced on July 21 that an agreement had been reached to sell the club to Al Fahim and the Arabian[...]

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Anderson denies that he wants to quit United

Anderson has denied he wants to quit Manchester United but admitted he is frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities so far this season.Anderson: Only granted one start so far this seasonThe Brazilian midfielder's only start came in last week's defeat by Burnley - in an unfamiliar[...]

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City new-boy Lescott unhappy with Moyes criticism

After being unveiled as the second most expensive British defender of all time on Wednesday, new Manchester City signing Joleon Lescott said he was "disappointed" with some of David Moyes' comments prior to his departure from Everton.Lescott will play alongside Barry at Manchester City.The[...]

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ATLETICO REJECT AGUERO REPORTS

Sergio Aguero has travelled to Greece with Atletico Madrid for their Champions League clash with Panathinaikos after the club rejected rumours he could be sold to Chelsea.Aguero has been linked with a move away from Atletico this summer, with a number of top European sides said to be[...]

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