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After months of speculation on whether he would or would not,Luis Nazario De Lima has moved to AC Milan. He was, for your information, effectively the last Galactico remaining at Real Madrid with Figo and Zidane going out and Beckham agreeing to a contract with the LA Galaxy.

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The word headbuttt and the name Materazzi now appear to be synonmous with each other. The Inter Milan defender, who got headbutted by French legend Zinedine Zidane in the final of the 2006 World Cup, was at the receiving end of another headbutt- this time from Sampdoria midfielder Gennaro Delvecchio.

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These are the results from the games in the FA Cup fourth round.

Barnet 0-2 Plymouth ( Hasney Aljofree pen, Scott Sinclair)

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Tottenham midfielder Edgar Davids is on the verge of returning to the club where he began his career in 1991, Ajax Amsterdam. Davids’ representative has reportedly been quoted saying that Davids has signed a 18 month contract with the Dutch giants. The nitty gritties of the transfer are still being worked out.

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French legend Michel Platini has been elected as the new UEFA President. Platini defeated rival Lennart Johansson, who has held the post since 1990, in an election in Dusseldorf.

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I’ll give a clue about the clubs of the player i.e. the clubs he played for in a particular period ( the order of the clubs is the same as the order in which he played for them). They are all  clubs he has played for as a professional. ( Loan clubs included too )
You need to guess the player on basis of the clues given. Leave your answers as comments,and I’ll edit and give out your score as soon as possible.

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AC Milan have completed the signing of right back Massimo Oddo from Serie A rivals Lazio. They have paid 7.75 million euros plus Pasquale Foggia.

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Ligue 1 side Bordeaux have completed the signing of Fernando Cavenaghi from Spartak Moscow. The cultured Argentine forward, who had moved to Spartak for a fee of 6.5 million pounds from River in 2004, struggled to adjust to the style of play and the artificial pitches in the Russian capital. According to reports, Bordeaux have coughed up 10 million Euros for his signature.

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West Ham have confirmed the signing of Australian defender Lucas Neill from Blackburn for a fee reported to near the one and a half million pound mark.

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Blackburn are set to sign South Korean forward Lee Dong Gook. The striker,who currently plays for the Pohang Steelers in his native Korea, has agreed to personal terms and is awaiting a work permit.

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A Morten Gamst Pedersen brace and a late goal from Luke Derbyshire helped Blackburn win their third successive away game and complete a double over their rivals from the blue side of Manchester.

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Lyon boss Gerard Houllier has reportedly stated that he wants to sign Aston Villa’s Milan Baros.

Baros had earlier rejected an opportunity to move to the French club when he was out of favour at Liverpool because he wanted to remain in the Premiership. He currently is at Aston Villa and is reported to have a fee release clause of about 15 million pounds.

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West Ham United have signed Tottenham defender Calum Davenport for an undisclosed sum. The 24 year old is Alan Curbishley’s third major winter transfer window signing- the other two being Boa Morte and Quashie.

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Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has said that he is quite happy to stay at the City of Manchester Stadium. Barton, who has been the subject of interest of many Premiership clubs, had a bid from Everton rejected last week.

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Ex Rangers boss Paul Le Guen has been named by Paris St Germain as their new manager. Le Guen succeeds Guy Lacombe, who was dismissed after PSG’s dreadful showing this season, with the club just one point above the danger zone. That is quite astonishing for a club which brought players like Ronaldinho and Pauleta into the limelight.
Le Guen has plied his trade at PSG as a player .

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Chelsea and England skipper John Terry has said that he is prepared to lead a players’ protest to keep Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge if the need arises.

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Poor David Beckham. After signing a 5 year 250 million $ contract with the LA Galaxy, the former Manchester United midfielder will not play for Real for the next six months.

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German club Wolfsburg have signed Brazilian attacking midfielder Marcelinho from Trabnzonspor for a fee of 2.75 million euros. The Brazilian had signed for the Turkish club on a three year contract in 2006, but lasted less than six months at the club.

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Watford have reportedly rejected a 7 million pound for star player Ashley Young from an unnamed club.

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Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has agreed to join MLS side LA Galaxy. Beckham, who currently plays for Spanish giants Real Madrid, will join the side on the 1st of July 2007 after the expiry of his Real Madrid contract.

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Charlton left back Djimi Traore has agreed to join Portsmouth on a two and a half year contract. The fee is reported to be 1 million pounds, half of what the Addicks spent to secure his signature from Liverpool in the summer.

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Scotland boss Walter Smith has been appointed by Rangers as their new boss after the exit of Paul Le Guen.

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Former Deportivo and RCD Mallorca striker Albert Luque could move to PSV on a loan deal. Francis Martin, the Spanish striker’s agent, has reportedly told De Telegraaf newspaper that a loan move to PSV could be a real possibility.

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Arsenal’s Irish U-21 striker Anthony Stokes has moved to Championship side Sunderland. The fee is estimated to be 2 million pounds.

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Starting Lineups:

Arsenal: Manuel Almunia, Gael Clichy, Toure, Philippe Senderos, Emmanuel Eboue, Tomas Rosicky, Gilberto, Mathieu Flamini, Hleb, Van Persie, Henry

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Cottagers boss Chris Coleman has decided to name medio Michael Brown as his new skipper. The move comes after regular skipper Luis Boa Morte moved to West Ham in the winter transfer window.

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German giants Bayern Munich could consider selling Owen Hargreaves to English leaders Manchester United. Bayern president Franz Beckanbauer has reportedly said that if an offer of around 20 Million Pounds + could interest the Bundesliga champions.

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Relegation threatened West Ham have scooped up Fulham striker Luis Boa Morte for a reported fee of 5 million pounds.

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Scottish giants Rangers have parted company with their manager Paul Le Guen. Rangers David Murray reportedly said that both the parties agreed that it was in the best interests of the club that Le Guen leave Ibrox.

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