Rangers confirm Edu capture

Rangers have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Maurice Edu from MLS side Toronto FC for a fee of £2.6m ( $5m). The American international 22, has signed a five year contract, and the move will be completed as soon as the player receives a work permit.

Edu becomes Walter Smith’s third signing in the last seven days, the other two being Aaron Niguez Esclapez from Valencia ( on loan with an option to buy) and Portuguese midfielder Pedro Mendes. Fans of Rangers made their displeasure felt at Carlos Cuellar’s departure, but the new signings will give them something to cheer about.

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MLS All star XI announced

David Beckham has found a spot in the MLS All Star XI team that will take on West Ham United in Toronto on July 24. The former England skipper came second in the overall vote, only next to Galaxy team mate Landon Donovan. Last year the All Star XI beat Scottish giants Celtic 2-0 in Colorado with goals from Juan Carlos Toja and Juan Pablo Angel.

David Beckham

The All Star XI is given below :-

Matt Reis ( New England Revolution)

Jimmy Conrad ( Kansas City Wizards)
Michael Parkhurst ( New England Revolution)
Frankie Hejduk ( Columbus Crew)

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Freddy Adu moves to Benfica

US wonderkid Freddy Adu has made a move to Europe, and it is not to England, Italy or Spain. He has decided to join Portuguese club Benfica for a fee of two million US dollars. The Ghana born 18 year old forward had been traded to Real Salt Lake in 2006 from DC United, and … Read more

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