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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NO REDS MOVE FOR AMOREBIETA

Athletic Bilbao insist reported Liverpool target Fernando Amorebieta is not for sale.The Venezuelan-born defender has been strongly linked with a move to Anfield of late, with Rafael Benitez keen to strengthen his squad before the transfer window slams shut.The 24-year-old does have a[...]

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SKRTEL OUT WITH CRACKED JAW

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel should return to action within two weeks, according to his agent.Skrtel sustained a jaw injury in the 2-1 loss at Tottenham on Sunday after colliding with Reds team-mate Jamie Carragher.The Slovakia international did not complete the 90 minutes against[...]

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Martinez hopeful of securing Diame signing

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is hopeful of adding Rayo Vallecano midfielder Mohamed Diame to his squad in the coming days.The 22-year-old's move has been held up by a medical issue but Martinez is confident the player will complete his transfer to the DW Stadium in the near future.Former Rayo team-mate Antonio Amaya last week[...]

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Werder Bremen hopeful of agreeing Pizarro dea

Werder Bremen sporting director Klaus Allofs claims he is closing in on the signing of Claudio Pizarro from Chelsea.Pizarro, 30, spent last season on loan at the Bundesliga club and scored 28 goals in all competitions.He has since returned to the Blues, where he has vowed to take his chance to break into Carlo Ancelotti's team,[...]

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MFK Kosice confirm Matic has signed for Chelsea

Chelsea have signed midfielder Nemanja Matic from MFK Kosice, according to the Slovakian club.The 20-year-old, who has played youth football for Serbia, completed a switch to Stamford Bridge for £1.5m on Monday, a statement said on the club's official website.MSK president Blazej Podolak said: "At around five o'clock in the evening[...]

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Terry buoyed by comeback victory over Hull

Chelsea skipper John Terry believes Chelsea have what it takes for success this season after securing a comeback victory against Hull City in their Premier League opener.John Terry: Eyeing glory this campaignIt may not have been vintage Chelsea, but the England international thinks it[...]

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Boro boss Southgate determined to keep Huth

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has warned potential buyers it will take an "exceptional'' bid to persuade him to part with central defender Robert Huth.The German international, who celebrates his 25 birthday on Tuesday, has been linked with a move to Stoke in recent days with the transfer window due to close at the end of[...]

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Wenger: Cash will force European Super League

Arsene Wenger has revealed he believes a European Super League could become a reality within the next 10 years.Wenger: Champions League to be usurped?The Arsenal boss, preparing for Tuesday night's Champions League Play-off showdown with Celtic at Parkhead, believes some clubs will soon[...]

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