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Corinthians’ Ronaldo keeps winning titles in BrazilSAO PAULO (AP) -Four months into his remarkable return to football, Ronaldo is getting used to winning titles again.
I’ll prove I’m worth 80 million pounds, says Ronaldo (Reuters) Cristiano Ronaldo will show he is worth the world-record transfer fee of 80 million pounds [...]

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Gold Cup: El Salvador Hit Late To Beat Costa Rica (Goal.com) Two goals from Osael Romero led El Salvador to 2-1 win over Costa Rica in Gold Cup Group A action.
New and returning faces in the Champions League The upcoming Champions League [...]

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Gibbs extends contract at ArsenalArsenal’s England Under-21 left back Kieran Gibbs signs a contract extension at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea reject Man City Terry bidChelsea say they have “completely rejected” a second approach from Manchester City for England captain John Terry.

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Farsley booted out of ConferenceFarsley Celtic are left without a league to play in next season as the Football Conference kick them out of the Blue Square North for going into administration.
Blades close in on triple signingSheffield United start talks with Tommy Smith, John-Joe O’Toole and Michael McIndoe after having bids accepted for all three [...]

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Romanian soccer player says he was informer
Ex-captain of national team provided notes for Ceausescu’s secret police

City try to lure Terry to EastlandsChelsea say they have “completely rejected” an offer reported to be in the region of £30 million pounds ($A61.91 million) by Manchester City for their captain John Terry.
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Owen completes switch to Man [...]

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Friday’s gossip columnBlackburn are set to sign veteran Italian striker Christian Vieri, plus other rumours
Valdano defends Real Madrid spending spreeMADRID (AP) -Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano defended the club’s summer spending spree, saying it was necessary to retain its place as the world’s biggest club.
Chelsea sign Man City’s SturridgeChelsea sign striker Daniel Sturridge from [...]

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Luton start against AFC WimbledonLuton start life outside the Football League with a trip to AFC Wimbledon on the first day of the Blue Square Premier season.
Farsley booted out of ConferenceFarsley Celtic are left without a league to play in next season as the Football Conference kick them out of the Blue Square North for [...]

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Quinn to join Gerrard at CardiffWalsall centre-back Anthony Gerrard joins Cardiff with Motherwell defender Paul Quinn expected to follow.
Counterattack: Country Other Than USA Or Mexico Win Gold Cup? (Goal.com) Chief editor Andrea Canales and Kyle McCarthy square off over the question of the future Gold Cup champion. [...]

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Consortium takes over at PlymouthA consortium of Japanese and local businessmen secure a majority interest in Plymouth Argyle as Paul Stapleton steps down as chairman.
Quinn to join Gerrard at CardiffWalsall centre-back Anthony Gerrard joins Cardiff with Motherwell defender Paul Quinn expected to follow.
LA team-mate hits out at BeckhamLA Galaxy’s Landon Donovan launches a stinging attack [...]

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Jones could join US national team later this yearNEW YORK (AP) -Midfielder Jermaine Jones could join the U.S. national team later this year, possibly with defender Edgar Castillo.
FIFA won’t take action against Iran for wristbandsZURICH (AP) -FIFA won’t punish the Iranian national football team for the green wristbands some players wore in solidarity with anti-government [...]

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Argentina v Scotland a not so friendly match? The upcoming friendly international between Argentina and Scotland may see sparks fly, as tensions between Diego Maradona and Terry Butcher grow. Butcher is assistant to Scotland manager George Burnley, and was a member of the 1986 England squad beaten in…
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Bierhoff wants foreign players out of Premiership? Oliver Bierhoff has spoken out, ahead of tonight’s friendly match, claiming that the number of foreign players within the Premier League is having a negative effect on the England national side’s performance. Former German star Bierhoff has stated that the…
Future of new Galatasaray stadium in question (Reuters) [...]

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Coach gets five-game ban in Colombia for abusing referee (Reuters) Atletico Junior coach Julio Comesana received a five-game ban on Wednesday for using abusive language against a referee, who has also been suspended.
Well secure Tranmere’s JenningsJim Gannon makes former Tranmere midfielder [...]

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Argentina v Scotland a not so friendly match? The upcoming friendly international between Argentina and Scotland may see sparks fly, as tensions between Diego Maradona and Terry Butcher grow. Butcher is assistant to Scotland manager George Burnley, and was a member of the 1986 England squad beaten in…
Socceroos rocket up rankingsThe Socceroos have been [...]

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Blissfully bleary U.S. returns for CONCACAF Gold Cup Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. “Hey, good job on the Confederations Cup, man!” the dad shouted through a chain-link fence [...]

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Benitez has made me better - Torres Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has thanked Rafael Benitez for helping him become a better player since moving to the Premier League in 2007.
Brazil moves to top of FIFA rankings; U.S. at No. 12 Brazil has ended Spain’s reign as the world’s top soccer team while the [...]

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Chelsea appeal Drogba, Bosingwa bansChelsea announced on Monday they will appeal against the bans handed out to Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa by European football’s governing body UEFA earlier this month.
Bolton sign Davis from PortsmouthSean Davis joins Bolton from Portsmouth on a free transfer.
Socceroos rocket up rankingsThe Socceroos have been officially recognised among the world’s [...]

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World Week In Pictures, Jul. 1 Click here for the sporting week in weird, wonderful and wacky images from clear across the globe!
Bierhoff wants foreign players out of Premiership? Oliver Bierhoff has spoken out, ahead of tonight’s friendly match, claiming that the number of foreign players within the Premier League is having a [...]

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Rapids Net French Defender Julien Baudet (Goal.com) Crewe captain Julien Baudet will transfer to the Colorado Rapids when the international transfer window opens.
Lucas Neill back to Blackburn?Round two of the Rumour Mill as the Barclays Premier League season looms closer. With that [...]

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Rapids Net French Defender Julien Baudet (Goal.com) Crewe captain Julien Baudet will transfer to the Colorado Rapids when the international transfer window opens.
BRIEF-Soccer-Chile striker Orellana joins Italy’s Udinese (Reuters) Chile striker Fabian Orellana has been transferred [...]

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Spanish Inquisition: What A Third-Place Finish Means For Spain (Goal.com) Will finishing third and struggling towards the end of the Confederations Cup dent Spain's confidence or see them be rejuvenated next time out.
Barca Chief: We Need A New Striker Even If Samuel [...]

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BRIEF-Soccer-Racing Santander appoint Mandia as new coach (Reuters) Racing Santander have appointed Juan Carlos Mandia as their new coach, the Primera Liga club said on their website (www.realracingclub.com).
Top 10 Funny Footballing Nicknames (Goal.com) Every Tuesday, [...]

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Culina to take over as Jets coachNewcastle Jets reacted swiftly to appoint Branko Culina as the club’s new coach before vowing not to back down from their fury at the controversial departure of Gary van Egmond.
Argentina v Scotland a not so friendly match? The upcoming friendly international between Argentina and Scotland may see sparks fly, [...]

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BRIEF-Soccer-Reid says Saints move not on the cards (Reuters) Former England midfielder Peter Reid has rejected speculation he will quit as coach of Thailand to take charge of English League One club Southampton, Thai newspapers reported on Tuesday.
BRIEF-Soccer-Argentine striker Villa joins [...]

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Newest MLS franchise thriving in first seasonSEATTLE (AP) -The Emerald City Supporters held their green and blue scarfs high and sang in unison, their words echoing off the brick facades of the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood as they marched to a recent Seattle Sounders FC match.
Burnley in for Fletcher, say HibsHibernian confirm that English Premier [...]

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US goalie Howard shines, even in 3-2 defeatJOHANNESBURG (AP) -For 45 minutes, it was no contest. American goalkeeper Tim Howard was outplaying Brazil’s Julio Cesar, considered by many among the world’s best goalies.
Silva tells Melo to join Gunners Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has advised Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo to jump at the chance of [...]

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Loss to Brazil doesn’t ruin U.S. accomplishments The U.S. loss to Brazil in the Confed Cup final is heartbreaking, but Jamie Trecker says the lessons learned are invaluable.
Feeney poised for move to LeedsNorthern Ireland striker Warren Feeney is poised to move from Cardiff City to Leeds United.
Bayern refusing to budge over Ribery Uli [...]

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Spain beats SAfrica 3-2 for third at Confed CupRUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) -Xabi Alonso scored on a free kick in extra time Sunday to give Spain a 3-2 win over South Africa and third place at the Confederations Cup.
Silva tells Melo to join Gunners Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has advised Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo [...]

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Altidore: I Don’t Want To Go Back To Villarreal (Goal.com) U.S. national team star Jozy Altidore has admitted that he's looking for different options on the club level come next season.
Sounders FC Ends Colorado Rapids' Unbeaten Streak (Goal.com) [...]

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Trust eye place on Norwich boardThe Norwich City Supporters Trust urge fans to pool their season ticket rebates and secure representation in the Carrow Road boardroom.
Bulls boss Trewick lands quartetHereford United sign former Kidderminster keeper Adam Bartlett and midfield trio Glen Southam, Kenny Lunt and Jamie Tolley.
U.S. takes big strides at Confederations Cup Count the [...]

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