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Associated Press
Milan made a $22 million offer for Real Madrid's three-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo that was later rejected. The bid is thought to be $3 million less than Real's asking price; Real also wanted Brazilian midfielder Kaka to become part of the negotiations but Milan reiterated the he ...
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The Independent
The Independent says that not even Roy Keane, who takes over as manager of Sunderland in the next 48 hours, could criticize the way Manchester United has started the season. Seven goals in two comprehensive wins leaves United alone at the top of the table after Chelsea lost 2-1 away ...
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The Daily Mail
Perhaps the only silver lining for Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho following his side's shock 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough yesterday is a second fine game in a row for left back Wayne Bridge. He's been particularly effective down the left hand side for the Blues, notching two assists in his first ...
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Reuters
Despite threats from FIFA and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Juventus went ahead with its appeal to a regional Italian court anyway. "We accept the risk" of FIGC sanctions, a Juventus spokesman said. "The priority is the defence of the rights of the shareholders." Juve's share price has plummeted since ...
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ESPN Soccernet
No team in the Premiership was more in need of a new striker than Newcastle United. The Tyneside club now looks set to get its wish later as Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins flew this morning to complete a medical exam and finalize a $19 million deal. The 21-year-old striker ...
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