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Ince back in football and back with MK Dons

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:06:35 GMT

Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn.

Owen joins Man Utd

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:07:31 GMT

Michael Owen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player.

Chelsea sign striker Sturridge on four-year deal

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:24:58 GMT

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract.

Liverpool legend Dalglish takes dual role at Anfield

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:08:04 GMT

Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club.

Wanderer Davis launches parting shot at Pompey

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:45:52 GMT

Bolton midfielder Sean Davis says he joined Wanderers because he felt he wasn't appreciated by the Portsmouth hierarchy.

Man Utd starlet Possebon joins Braga on loan

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:24:04 GMT

Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon will spend next season on loan at Sporting Braga, both clubs have confirmed.

Terry urges Blues to unite behind Ancelotti

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:39:12 GMT

John Terry has called for everyone to unite behind new manager Carlo Ancelotti to help take Chelsea "in the right direction''.

Shevchenko ponders return to Dynamo Kiev

Reuters — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:45 GMT

Unsettled Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is considering an offer to join Dynamo Kiev, the president of the Ukrainian champions said on Friday.

Wolves tie up deal for utlility man Halford

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:53:37 GMT

Wolves today completed the signing of Sunderland utility man Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee.

Rush backs Owen to succeed at Utd

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:39:55 GMT

Ian Rush is backing Michael Owen to prove his critics wrong with Manchester United.

Malaysian consortium given Newcastle tour

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:38:30 GMT

The sale of Newcastle United could have moved a step closer on Thursday after a group of Asian businessmen were shown around the club.

Book "not closed" on Bayern bid for Bosingwa

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:12 GMT

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club are still pursuing Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa.

Primus agrees one-year extension at Pompey

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:25:06 GMT

Linvoy Primus will spend a 10th season at Portsmouth after agreeing a new one-year deal.

Wenger eyes Chamakh if Adebayor opts to leave

Soccernet Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:35:23 GMT

Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal, but revealed he would consider Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement.

Maradona wants venue change for Brazil game

Reuters — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:44:41 GMT

Argentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on Sept. 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday.

Cruzeiro reach final of Libertadores Cup

Reuters — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:27:34 GMT

Striker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes.

Chelsea turn down new Man City bid for Terry

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:58:13 GMT

Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry.

Donovan launches book blast at Beckham

soccernet.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:21:58 GMT

David Beckham has come under attack from LA Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan just as he prepares to return for action with the Major League Soccer team.

Hamburg sign former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto

Reuters — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:41:28 GMT

Former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto signed a two-year contract with Hamburg SV on Thursday.

Valdano: Real have given up on signing Villa

Soccernet staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:15:11 GMT

Real Madrid have confirmed they have abandoned their pursuit of Valencia striker David Villa after clinching a deal to sign Karim Benzema forward from Olympique Lyonnais.

Platini reiterates concerns over big transfer fees

soccernet.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:09:28 GMT

UEFA president Michel Platini has reiterated his concern over the amounts of money changing hands in the transfer market this summer.

Chelsea sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Turnbull

soccernet.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:55:16 GMT

Chelsea have signed Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer to provide back up to Czech Republic international Petr Cech.

Arsenal youngster Wilshere signs new deal

soccernet.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:50:53 GMT

Arsenal have tied up promising teenager Jack Wilshere on a new long-term contract as the Gunners continue to look to the future.

Ribery wants to join new galacticos at Real

Soccernet staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:12:08 GMT

Franck Ribery has confirmed he wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid and become the latest of the new galacticos.

Vidic's agent plays down talk of United exit

Soccernet staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:26:25 GMT

Nemanja Vidic's agent has hit out at reports the player is unsettled at Manchester United and wants to move to a new club.