HOT: Arsenal set to offer club legend Thierry Henry two-month loan deal – report
December 29, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Thierry Henry is set to be offered the chance to return to Arsenal on a two-month loan deal, according to the Daily Mail.
Henry, now with the New York Red Bulls, has been training with the Gunners in a bid to maintain his fitness during the MLS off-season, and has reportedly impressed [...]
HOT: Levante to aim for Club America’s Christian Benitez if European qualification is achieved
December 28, 2011 by soccer jersey
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EXCLUSIVEBy Goal.com Latin America
Levante have identified Club America striker Christian Benitez as a potential signing if the Valencian club qualify for Europe next season.
Goal.com has learned that the Mexican giants have declared all of their players as transferrable after enduring a dismal 2011 Apertura campaign in which they finished second [...]
HOT: Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller: I prefer playing behind a striker
December 28, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller believes that creative players like Real Madrid’s Mesut Ozil help him perform at his best for Germany.
Muller thinks that the former Werder Bremen man complements him well and added that while he prefers a more central role, he has no trouble interchanging positions.
“I see myself most [...]
HOT: Real Sociedad’s Xabi Prieto extends contract until 2017
December 28, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Real Sociedad captain Xabi Prieto has reached an agreement to extend his contract at the club until 2017.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who previously had a contract running until 2013, began his career in Spanish side’s youth academy in 1997.
“Real Sociedad and Xabi Prieto have reached an agreement to [...]
HOT: Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro laughs off reports linking Neymar with move to Barcelona in 2014
December 27, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has laughed off reports of a secret agreement that would see striker Neymar join Barcelona in 2014.
The outspoken patron joked about the confidentiality of the supposed pact to Sport on Tuesday after being quizzed on the rumours by the Catalan daily, and also [...]
HOT: Schalke withdraw €6m contract offer and are prepared to let Jefferson Farfan leave in January – report
December 27, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Schalke have given up on attempts to extend Jefferson Farfan’s stay at the Veltins-Arena, and allegedly will sell the winger in January if a sufficient bid is made for his services.
The Gelsenkirchen outfit previously offered the Peru international a deal to 2014 worth €6 million per year, more than double his [...]
HOT: Richard Dunne proud of Aston Villa’s hard-fought draw with Stoke City
December 26, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Richard Dunne thinks Aston Villa can be proud of their goalless draw against Stoke City on Monday night.
Both sides struggled to create genuine chances, with Stoke boss Tony Pulis praising Dunne and his central defensive partner James Collins.
Meanwhile, Dunne was pleased with the way his side tightened up at the back [...]
HOT: I can’t even pronounce Anzhi Makhachkala: Chelsea’s Florent Malouda scorns Russia speculation
December 26, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Chelsea winger Forent Malouda has poured cold water on reports that he might soon move to Anzhi Makhachkala.
The 31-year-old’s contract with the Stamford Bridge side is set to expire in the summer of 2012, and there have been many reports speculating over his future. However, he confirmed he has not had [...]
HOT: Tuesday’s Bet of the Day: A high-scoring match when Tottenham visit Norwich
December 26, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Tottenham are unlikely to have it all their own way when they visit Norwich on Tuesday evening. It will be a full house at Carrow Road as usual and the atmosphere there has played its part in Norwich’s impressive start to the season, with the Canaries winning four of their eight [...]
HOT: Cesc Fabregas: If I have to leave Barcelona, I will go back to Arsenal
December 25, 2011 by soccer jersey
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Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has spoken of his desire to one day play for Arsenal again.
The Spanish international left the Emirates Stadium in the summer after a protracted transfer saga involving the Gunners and the club where he first began his career.
The 24-year-old eventually joined the European champions for an initial [...]
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