Tasci committed to Stuttgart amid Arsenal interest

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:20 am | Written by
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VfB Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci has admitted to being flattered by interest in him from several leading European clubs, including Arsenal. The 22-year-old, who can play anywhere across the back four, is currently recovering from a knee injury and insists that …

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Fernando Torres: Villa out of our range

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:18 am | Written by
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Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has accepted that his club do not have the financial muscle needed to try and sign Valencia star David Villa. Spain international Villa has been tracked by several of Europe's top clubs this summer, although he now …

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For the sake of the title, Rafa must not sanction this move

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:16 am | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey hopes that Alonso resists the allure of Madrid for the sake of the Premier League title race next season. Xabi Alonso has once again refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid but has stated …

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Pearce calm after final defeat

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:16 am | Written by
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Manager Stuart Pearce has signed a new two-year contract with the England Under-21s side, despite seeing his team endure European Championship final misery. Pearce's charges were thrashed 4-0 by Germany, but the former England stalwart is happy to carry on in …

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Xavi would not want Ronaldo

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:12 am | Written by
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Barcelona midfielder Xavi has blasted incoming Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo, saying there would be no room for him at the Camp Nou. Ronaldo is set to complete a world record £80million move to Real from Manchester United this week, but …

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Are criticisms of Sir Alex merely to distract fans from the ultimate betrayal?

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:11 am | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Carlos Tevez is merely trying to soften the blow before delivering the ultimate suckerpunch to United fans. Carlos Tevez has labelled Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to leave him on the bench for the Champions …

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Maicon pledges Inter future

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:10 am | Written by
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Internazionale defender Douglas Maicon insists he has no wish to leave the club and is happy to remain at the San Siro. Maicon has reportedly attracted interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid, but the full-back has reassured Inter fans that he …

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Bayern will not sell Ribery

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:09 am | Written by
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General manager Uli Hoeness has reiterated Bayern Munich's stance on Franck Ribery, insisting the German giants won't sell the French ace. The 26-year-old winger is the subject of speculation across Europe, with several big clubs thought to be interested in gaining …

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Will moving to Hull be the ideal platform to silence his critics?

Date: 30th June 2009 at 10:04 am | Written by
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Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Michael Owen joining Hull is the best way to silence his critics? Michael Owen could make the squad for the 2010 World Cup if he joins Hull, according to The Tigers' Chairman. Paul Duffen is …

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Newcastle buyout close? Spurs set to offer swap,Villa eye £5m swoop,Liverpool ace laments lack of cash,Man City deal snubbed

Date: 30th June 2009 at 9:57 am | Written by
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Thank you for joining us on this bright Tuesday morning as we bring you all the top headlines from the football world today which includes – Pearce angered by England's exit, Shepherd confident of Newcastle buyout, Torres laments Liverpool's lack …

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