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Star signings delight Allegri

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:01:51 +0000

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has thanked club owner Silvio Berlusconi for bankrolling a spending spree just before the transfer window closed.

Torres recovery ahead of schedule

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:01:29 +0000

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres’ return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club’s medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.

Menezes gathers squad in Barcelona

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:34 +0000

Brazil squad have begun a six-day training camp in the Spanish city of Barcelona under the eye of new coach Mano Menezes.

Del Neri content despite Diego exit

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:28 +0000

Juventus coach Luigi Del Neri is more than satisfied with the make-up of his squad, despite the sale of Brazilian midfielder Diego to Wolfsburg.

Arshavin: I’m more effective, less dazzling

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:22 +0000

Andrey Arshavin has discussed how his playing style has changed since moving to England, while Thomas Vermaelen has stressed the need for Arsenal to address their defensive frailties.

Mariners down Victory, climb third

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:16 +0000

Goals from Rostyn Griffiths and Daniel McBreen earned Central Coast Mariners a 2-0 win at home to Melbourne Victory that lifted them third in the A-League.

Lampard rubbishes age doubts

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:08 +0000

Frank Lampard believes Chelsea’s veteran players have years at the top left in them. The midfielder has also discussed his ambitions and the influence of manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Moratti opens door to Mourinho return

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:59:01 +0000

Massimo Moratti has refused to rule out the possibility of Jose Mourinho regaining the Inter Milan reins in the future, but pledged his full support to current Nerazzurri coach Rafa Benitez.

Scholes pondered retirement

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:58:54 +0000

Paul Scholes has admitted at Christmas last year he thought he would have retired by now.

The veteran Manchester United star is currently one of the most talked about players

Benzema to miss Belarus game

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:58:48 +0000

An ankle injury has ruled Karim Benzema out of France’s opening UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Belarus, though the striker is still hopeful of being fit to face Bosnia-Herzegovina.