June 29, 2009
USA improving – Bradley
Despite seeing his side throw away a two-goal lead to Brazil in Sunday night's Confederations Cup final, USA coach Bob Bradley was upbeat and believes his men are becoming genuine contenders on the global stage.
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June 29, 2009
Dunga praises players after Confederations Cup success
Brazil coach Carlos Dunga praised the attitude of his players after they came from two goals down in the first half to defeat the United States 3-2 in the final of the Confederations Cup.
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June 29, 2009
Man City make Eto’o offer
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Manchester City have made a "stratospheric offer" to striker Samuel Eto'o. The 28-year-old Cameroon international has just one-year left on his contract with the European champions and is…
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June 26, 2009
Gavin Hamilton: Some thoughts on the Confederations Cup
I’ve watched the tournament from the comfort of my own office, but from the conversations I’ve had with colleagues in South Africa, a few things strike me.
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June 26, 2009
Cisse signs for Panathinaikos
Djibril Cisse has completed his move from Marseille to Panathinaikos in a transfer that could cost the Greek club more than £15million.
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June 25, 2009
Brian Glanville: Shouldn’t Michael Owen gracefully retire?
A shocking series of injuries has taken the edge off his speed and his game, he has lost his England place, despite somewhat fatuous attempts in certain quarters to propose his return.
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June 24, 2009
Portsmouth calling as Halilhodzic quits Ivory Coast
Vahid Halilhodzic is set to quit as national coach of Ivory Coast in a move that could pave the way for his appointment by Portsmouth.
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June 24, 2009
Real enter hunt for Benzema
Real Madrid could enter the race to sign Lyon striker Karim Benzema following a cooling of their interest in Valencia’s David Villa.
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June 23, 2009
Benitez defends Johnson cash
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has defended the £17.5million feee paid for Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson.
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June 23, 2009
Espanyol complete Nakamura signing
Espanyol have completed the signing of Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura from Celtic on a two-year deal, the Spanish Liga club have confirmed.
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June 23, 2009
Brian Glanville: Whither Italy?
What price Marcello Lippi? After that crushing 3-0 defeat by Brazil, he can hardly put up the lame kind of excuse he did when the Azzurri in the Confederations Cup lost 1-0 to Egypt.
