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Benzema mixed over the leaving of LyonOutgoing Lyon

July 4th, 2009 · Comments Off

Benzema mixed over the leaving of Lyon
Outgoing Lyon striker Karim Benzema has confessed to mixed feelings over his impending move to Real Madrid.



Chelsea’s Ashley Cole a target for Real Madrid
Real Madrid linked with move for Chelsea defender Ashley Cole while Carlo Ancelotti refuses to sell Didier Drogba to Inter.

Real Madrid will bid for Maicon says agent
Maicon’s agent expects Real Madrid to launch a transfer “offensive” for the Inter Milan rightback.

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Milan chief admits interest in Huntelaar, FabianoAC Milan

July 4th, 2009 · Comments Off

Milan chief admits interest in Huntelaar, Fabiano
AC Milan are targeting Real Madrid striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Sevilla’s Luis Fabiano, chief executive Adriano Galliani told reporters late on Friday.

Benzema mixed over the leaving of Lyon
Outgoing Lyon striker Karim Benzema has confessed to mixed feelings over his impending move to Real Madrid.



Determined Owen: Injuries are part of past
New Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he is fighting fit and his injury-plagued past should not be a concern to fans of his new club.



Dalglish thanks Benitez for his second coming
Returning hero Kenny Dalglish has promised to make the most of his second chance with Liverpool.



Chelsea’s Ashley Cole a target for Real Madrid
Real Madrid linked with move for Chelsea defender Ashley Cole while Carlo Ancelotti refuses to sell Didier Drogba to Inter.

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Blades close in on triple signingSheffield United start

July 3rd, 2009 · Comments Off

Blades close in on triple signing
Sheffield United start talks with Tommy Smith, John-Joe O’Toole and Michael McIndoe after having bids accepted for all three players

Forest complete signing of Camp
Nottingham Forest sign Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp after a successful loan spell at the City Ground last season.

Referee Bennett lands cricket job
Premier League football referee Steve Bennett is to switch sports to take up a new role with the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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Wolves sign Sunderland’s HalfordWolves wrap up their third

July 3rd, 2009 · Comments Off

Wolves sign Sunderland’s Halford
Wolves wrap up their third signing of the week, Sunderland defender Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee.

Farsley booted out of Conference
Farsley Celtic are left without a league to play in next season as the Football Conference kick them out of the Blue Square North for going into administration.

Chelsea reject Manchester City bid for John Terry
Chelsea turn down second offer from City for captain and say they would “not entertain any further conversation on subject”.

Picture: Michael Owen arrives for Manchester United medical
Michael Owen to Manchester United was the transfer news which has stunned everyone - but the deal seems to be moving on apace as the free agent arrives for his medical.

Video: Transfer news round-up and analysis from Football Spy - July 3
Michael Owen madness or a masterstroke? Would John Terry leave Chelsea? - Dan Silver brings you all the transfer gossip

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Premier League summer transfer window spending has only

July 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off

Premier League summer transfer window spending has only just begun
Obscene or necessary? Offensive or required? Whatever your view the summer spending just continues.

Donovan: Beckham has become a ‘bad’ teammate
David Beckham has become a ‘bad’ teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to U.S. star Landon Donovan.

Sevilla maintain interest in Tottenham’s Didier Zokora
Didier Zokora’s proposed move could yet be resurrected providing Spanish club can offload some fringe players.

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Darius Vassell receives hero’s welcome at Turkish side

July 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off

Darius Vassell receives hero’s welcome at Turkish side Ankaragucu
Hands in the air Vassell is here Ankaragucu fans greet striker.

Celtic wait on Fortune decision
Tony Mowbray expects to find out whether striker Marc-Antoine Fortune will become his first Celtic signing, “over the next day or two”.

Hartley & Vennegoor of Hesselink leave Celtic
Celtic confirm that Paul Hartley and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink have left the Glasgow club.

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BBC announces live football datesThe BBC’s live coverage

July 1st, 2009 · Comments Off

BBC announces live football dates
The BBC’s live coverage of the Championship season starts with Newcastle’s opening day trip to West Brom.

Real Madrid complete £80million Ronaldo deal
Manchester United have completed the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a world record fee of £80m.



Ronaldo completes £80m Real move
Manchester United confirm the sale of Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for £80m has gone through.

Cardiff target Charlton’s Hudson
Cardiff say they have agreed a fee and terms for an unnamed player, believed to be Charlton centre-back Mark Hudson.

Five players make Portsmouth exit
Defender Noe Pamarot is one of five players released by Portsmouth, who have offered a new one-year deal for striker Kanu.

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World Week In Pictures, Jul. 1 Click here

July 1st, 2009 · Comments Off

World Week In Pictures, Jul. 1
Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!

Arsene Wenger not turned on by Real Madrid ’spectacle’
Arsene Wenger turned down Real Madrid job because of joy he gets from watching Arsenal’s young team play beautiful game.

Manchester United and Real Madrid fight for Karim Benzema
United and Real could be drawn into a bidding war over Lyon striker with both clubs confident of signing France international.

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Forest swoop for Liverpool wingerNottingham Forest wrap up

June 30th, 2009 · Comments Off

Forest swoop for Liverpool winger
Nottingham Forest wrap up the permanent signing of Liverpool winger Paul Anderson for £250,000.

Baggies set to appoint Di Matteo
MK Dons boss Roberto Di Matteo is set to be confirmed as West Brom’s new manager within the next 48 hours, BBC Sport understands.

Sunderland contracts to include relegation clauses
Niall Quinn risks missing out on top targets with plan to include relegation clauses in contracts for prospective recruits.

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Pinnacle pulls out of Saints bidSouthampton suffer a

June 30th, 2009 · Comments Off

Pinnacle pulls out of Saints bid
Southampton suffer a huge blow as prospective buyers Pinnacle pulls out of negotiations to buy the club.

Forest swoop for Liverpool winger
Nottingham Forest wrap up the permanent signing of Liverpool winger Paul Anderson for £250,000.

Blackburn sign midfielder N’Zonzi
Blackburn Rovers make their fourth foreign signing of the summer, young French midfielder Steven N’Zonzi from Amiens.

Livi name coach as deadline looms
Livingston announce John Murphy as head coach for next season on the day they have been set to settle their debts with the local council.

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