July 16, 2009
Downing joins Villa
Aston Villa have signed Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing on a four-year deal, the Midlands club have confirmed.
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July 16, 2009
The news season in Ukraine kicks off under a shadow, writes Oleg Zadernovsky
A bitter legal dispute has threatened the start of the new season
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July 16, 2009
Bayern chief understands Ribery’s Real temptation
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness says he understands why Franck Ribery wants to join Real Madrid - but insists he will not be allowed to leave.
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July 16, 2009
Cole undergoes surgery
Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole, out of action with a serious knee injury since January, has undergone another operation.
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July 16, 2009
Crouch in talks with Sunderland
England striker Peter Crouch has travelled to Wearside to discuss a £12million switch to Sunderland.
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July 16, 2009
Lucio joins Inter
Serie A champions Inter have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to buy Brazilian centre-half Lucio.
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July 16, 2009
Drogba ban cut
Uefa have reduced Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's European ban from four matches to three.
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July 16, 2009
Estudiantes win Libertadores Cup
Estudiantes won their fourth Libertadores Cup and first since 1970 when they upset Brazil's Cruzeiro 2-1 in the second leg of the final at the Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.
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July 16, 2009
Man City continue talks with Adebayor
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes says talks are continuing with Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
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July 16, 2009
Lescott not for sale – Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes has reiterated Manchester City target Joleon Lescott is not for sale.
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July 16, 2009
Chelsea insist Terry is staying
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has insisted that captain John Terry will not be joining Manchester City. City boss Mark Hughes confirmed on Tuesday that he is still interested in signing the England skipper, despite…
