MESSI APPEALS TO MASCHERANO

Lionel Messi has again urged Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano to consider a move to Barcelona.The Argentine forward admits he would relish the opportunity to play alongside his countryman at club level.Following speculation he could leave Anfield this summer, Mascherano has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp.Admitting[...]

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CITY IN POLE POSITION FOR TEVEZ

Carlos Tevez is considering offers from Manchester City, Chelsea and one other club, according to the player's adviser Kia Joorabchian.After Tevez decided not to renew his contract with Manchester United, Joorabchian commented the Argentinian's future will be defined in "about 10 days" and hinted City were in pole position to sign[...]

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ATLETICO RULE OUT AGUERO SALE

Atletico Madrid insist sought-after forward Sergio Aguero is not for sale this summer.Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with the Argentine ace as they look to bring in a big name to help fill the void created by Cristiano Ronaldo's impending move to Real Madrid.Chelsea and Inter Milan have also been mooted as possible[...]

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Spain 0 - 2 United States

The U.S. soccer team is in the final of the Confederations Cup, beating mighty Spain 2-0.Even more stunning, the Americans were on the verge of elimination and ready to head home last weekend before a reversal of fortune. On Wednesday, goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey led to an upset of the planet's top-ranked team.Call[...]

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Pato is "happy at Milan"

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato insists he will remain at the San Siro as long as the club want him, despite reported interested from Chelsea and former coach Carlo Ancelotti.The Brazil international is a protege of Ancelotti, who brought him to Milan as a 17-year-old in 2007, and has[...]

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Ronaldo happy with pressure

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident he can quickly adapt to life at Real Madrid and match the fans' high expectations.The Manchester United winger is close to completing his world record £80million move to Real after undergoing a medical over the weekend.However the Portuguese star knows that[...]

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''Very important team'' after Adebayor

The future of Arsenal striker Emanuel Adebayor has been thrown into fresh doubt after his agent claimed a ''very important team'' has made contact about the Togo striker.Adebayor: In demand.Some tabloids have linked Adebayor to Serie A rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan, but with former[...]

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Robinho: City would be ''unbeatable'' with Eto'o

Robinho believes Manchester City would be 'almost unbeatable' if the club manage to sign Samuel Eto'o from Barcelona this summer.Samuel Eto'o: Premier League transfer targetThe Cameroon forward is reportedly a target for City as the big-spending Premier League side look to add more to[...]

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United to bid €60m for Argentina star Aguero?

Manchester United have been linked with a bid for Argentina star Sergio Aguero, with reports claiming that the Red Devils could pay up to €60m for his services.Aguero is loved in Madrid.The 21-year-old, whose fiancée Giannina is the younger daughter of Argentine football legend Diego[...]

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Wenger still in the hunt

Arsene Wenger has vowed to continue bolstering his Arsenal squad this summer but insists a rebuild is not necessary.The Frenchman signed Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen from Dutch giants Ajax for an undisclosed fee last week as the Emirates board continue to put faith in his abilities[...]

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West Ham sign Inter Milan striker Luis Jimenez

West Ham United have completed the signing of forward Luis Jimenez from Inter Milan on a season-long loan, with a view to a possible permanent transfer.Luis Jimenez: Chile internationalThe Hammers moved quickly to fend off interest from other teams for the player, who will officially[...]

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Maicon open to Chelsea bid

The Inter Milan full-back has been a long-term target of Real Madrid but Chelsea are also thought to be weighing up a bid having missed out on Glen Johnson.New boss Carlo Ancelotti has clearly identified the right-back position as an area of his squad that could be improved, with Maicon[...]

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Benzema to make United wait

Karim Benzema's agent has hinted his client would like to remain with Lyon for another season before moving to a bigger club.The France international has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United this summer as Sir Alex Ferguson seeks a replacement for Cristano Ronaldo and[...]

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Real remain keen on Alonso

Real Madrid still hold hopes of prising Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso away from Anfield, according to club director general Jorge Valdano.The Spain international has been the subject of intense interest from the free-spending Primera Division side this summer but the midfielder stressed[...]

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City confirm Taylor capture

Manchester City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Stuart Taylor from Aston Villa.The 28-year old former Arsenal stopper moves to Eastlands for an undisclosed fee and will provide competition for first choice Shay Given.The former England Under-21 international spent the latter[...]

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Essien would consider exit

Michael Essien's agent claims the Chelsea midfielder would be willing to consider a summer switch.Fabian Piveteau claims there are clubs interested in luring the Ghana international away from Stamford Bridge and has refused to rule out the possibility of an approach proving successful.Essien[...]

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ZLATAN AND PIRLO TO CHELSEA?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andrea Pirlo could be Chelsea's big signings of the summer after both Milan clubs admitted they were for sale.Inter president Massimo Moratti has conceded that Swedish striker Ibrahimovic and Brazilian full-back Maicon are both available at the right price, with[...]

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SPAIN WIN TO SET RECORD

Spain collected their record-breaking 15th consecutive win on Saturday night as they beat hostsSouth Africa 2-0 in the Confederations Cup.Goals from David Villa and Fernando Llorente took Spain ahead of Brazil, Australia, and France, while also moving them level with Brazil's record of 35 games unbeaten.For South Africa, there was[...]

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VILLA LEFT CONFUSED

David Villa is not expecting a speedy resolution to the uncertainty surrounding his Valencia future.The Spaniard has been strongly linked with a transfer to Real Madrid this summer, with Los Che open to a move as they continue to struggle financially.A transfer was expected to be nearing[...]

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BIRMINGHAM CLOSE ON HART DEAL

Birmingham City chairman David Gold says it will be a 'disappointment' if the club do not tie up a loan deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.Premier League new boys Birmingham are expected to finalise the season-long signing of Hart following the end of England's European Under[...]

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OZIL READY FOR ENGLISH CHALLENGE

Germany forward Mesut Ozil has been one of the most impressive players at the Under-21 European Championships in Sweden, but he knows he will have to be at his very best to help his team beat England on Monday.The Werder Bremen playmaker set up both goals in Germany's 2-0 win over Finland[...]

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CISSOKHO STILL SET FOR MILAN

Aly Cissokho's agent remains 'very confident' the full-back will still complete his proposed move from Porto to AC Milan.The Frenchman looked poised to seal a summer switch to the Serie A giants only for the transfer to collapse after dental problems emerged during a medical.Milan, who[...]

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HULL REVEAL OWEN INTEREST

Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has confirmed the club's interest in signing Newcastle United striker Michael Owen 'on the right terms'.Owen's contract at St James' Park expires at the end of the month and his representatives have sent out a brochure to several Premier League clubs outlining[...]

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