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Racist chanting will see matches halted

Referees have been given the power to halt and even abandon matches in European competitions if there is racist chanting by fans under new guidelines announced by UEFA yesterday.
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Karim Benzema

Real Madrid's spending power felt by Manchester United

Thursday, 2 July 2009

Real Madrid appeared to be ready to maintain their summer of transfer market supremacy over Manchester United by last night beating them to the signature of the 21-year-old Lyons striker Karim Benzema.
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Hoeness’ Ribery hint

Thursday, 2 July 2009

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has left Real Madrid with a glimmer of hope in their pursuit of Franck Ribery, but reiterated that it will take “something crazy” for them to consider a sale.
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Now it’s for Real as Kaka unveiled at Madrid

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Kaka was officially presented as a Real Madrid player last night in front of tens of thousands of fans and a huge media contingent at the club's Bernabeu stadium.
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Eto'o keen to stay at Barcelona - agent

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Samuel Eto'o would like to stay at Barcelona next season but would be "delighted" to join Manchester City if he can't agree a new contract with the Spanish champions, the player's agent announced today.
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Real Madrid in trouble: Wenger

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Arsene Wenger has warned Real Madrid that their big money exploits could end in tears.
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Maicon in call for fresh deal at Inter

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Inter Milan right-back Maicon plans to remain at the San Siro — as long as he is given an improved contract.
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Ribery still wanted man in Munich

Monday, 29 June 2009

Bayern Munich sporting director Christian Nerlinger believes the club can convince Franck Ribery to stay by matching his lofty ambition.
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Manchester United have accepted an £80m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is simply the best

Saturday, 27 June 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo has come a long way from that slightly gawky 18-year-old who performed almost as many dives as step-overs, and whose final product was somewhat lacking.
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Andrea Pirlo is staying put at AC Milan

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Chelsea target Andrea Pirlo will honour his contract with AC Milan, according to his agent.
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Panathinaikos 'closing in on Cisse'

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Panathinaikos are closing in on the signing of Djibril Cisse, according to club president Nikolas Pateras.
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Lyon confirm Real Madrid interest in Benzema

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Lyon have confirmed Real Madrid have made enquiries about Karim Benzema but insist the striker is not for sale.
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Real Madrid move for Albiol

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Real Madrid have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Valencia to sign defender Raul Albiol.
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AC Milan could still target Adebayor

Thursday, 25 June 2009

AC Milan may yet try to sign Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor should they fail to lure Wolfsburg star Edin Dzeko to the San Siro.
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Giuseppe Rossi 'open to offers'

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Giuseppe Rossi's agent has revealed the striker is in talks with Villarreal over renewing his contract - but claims he would jump at the chance to leave should a big club come calling.
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Ferguson in £50m Manchester United bid to beat Chelsea to Sergio Aguero

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Manchester United are set to get one over arch-rivals Chelsea by making a £50 million swoop for Argentina striker Sergio Aguero.
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Olof Mellberg heads to Greece

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Juventus have agreed to sell Sweden defender Olof Mellberg to Olympiacos for 2.5million euros, the Italian club confirmed today.
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Blues won’t take rulings lying down

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Chelsea have appealed against the punishments handed out by UEFA following the club's Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona.
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Didier Drogba

Drogba: I'm Jose Mourinho's special one

Monday, 22 June 2009

Didier Drogba has dropped the biggest hint yet that he could be set to quit Chelsea for Inter Milan.
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Valencia now say Villa’s not for sale

Saturday, 20 June 2009

Valencia president Manuel Llorente added the latest twist to David Villa's transfer saga on Friday by declaring the Spain striker was not for sale.
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Ronaldo deal was Real bonus: Kaka

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Kaka was surprised Real Madrid swooped for Cristiano Ronaldo so soon after his own move to the Bernabeu was announced.
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