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.
January 2007
Wed 31 Jan 2007
AC Milan sign Ronaldo from Real Madrid
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Tue 30 Jan 2007
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.
Sun 28 Jan 2007
These are the results from the games in the FA Cup fourth round.
Barnet 0-2 Plymouth ( Hasney Aljofree pen, Scott Sinclair)
Sat 27 Jan 2007
Edgar Davids could return to Ajax
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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.
Fri 26 Jan 2007
Michel Platini voted new UEFA President
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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.
Thu 25 Jan 2007
Guess the player quiz
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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.
Wed 24 Jan 2007
Rossoneri complete Oddo signing
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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.
Tue 23 Jan 2007
Fernando Cavenaghi moves to Girondins de Bordeaux
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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.
Tue 23 Jan 2007
West Ham sign Lucas Neill from Blackburn
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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.
Mon 22 Jan 2007
Blackburn to sign Lee Dong Gook
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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.
Sun 21 Jan 2007
Manchester City vs Blackburn review- English Premiership
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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.
Sat 20 Jan 2007
Milan Baros headed for Lyon??
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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.
Thu 18 Jan 2007
West Ham sign Calum Davenport
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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.
Wed 17 Jan 2007
Joey Barton content to stay at COMS
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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.
Mon 15 Jan 2007
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 .
Sun 14 Jan 2007
Chelsea players are prepared to protest to keep Mourinho at the Bridge
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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.
Sat 13 Jan 2007
Fabio Capello says Beckham will not play for Real again
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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.
Sat 13 Jan 2007
Wolfsburg sign former Hertha BSC player Marcelinho
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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.
Sat 13 Jan 2007
Watford reject 7 million pound bid for Ashley Young
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Watford have reportedly rejected a 7 million pound for star player Ashley Young from an unnamed club.
Fri 12 Jan 2007
David Beckham to join Los Angeles Galaxy
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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.
Thu 11 Jan 2007
Djimi Traore joins Portsmouth
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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.
Thu 11 Jan 2007
Scotland boss Walter Smith has been appointed by Rangers as their new boss after the exit of Paul Le Guen.
Thu 11 Jan 2007
PSV loan deal for Albert Luque?
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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.
Wed 10 Jan 2007
Arsenal’s Irish U-21 striker Anthony Stokes has moved to Championship side Sunderland. The fee is estimated to be 2 million pounds.
Tue 9 Jan 2007
Where will Beckham go ??
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Sun 7 Jan 2007
Liverpool vs Arsenal FA Cup review
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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
Sat 6 Jan 2007
Chris Coleman names new Fulham skipper- Michael Brown
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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.
Fri 5 Jan 2007
FC Bayern could consider selling Owen Hargreaves
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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.
Fri 5 Jan 2007
West Ham sign Luis Boa Morte
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Relegation threatened West Ham have scooped up Fulham striker Luis Boa Morte for a reported fee of 5 million pounds.
Fri 5 Jan 2007
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.