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Barry returns to fold but Villa lose Bouma
Aston Villa eased into the Uefa Cup's final qualifying round at Villa Park yesterday, a day of mixed fortunes on which they signed the goalkeeper Brad Friedel from Blackburn but lost the defender Wilfred Bouma with a dislocated right ankle.
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The mob try to buy Lazio
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
A notorious Italian organised crime gang tried to buy soccer club Lazio through third parties using funds gained from violence and intimidation, authorities said on Tuesday.
Ronaldinho set for Barcelona showdown
Monday, 14 July 2008
Brazil forward Ronaldinho and/or his representative were expected in Barcelona on Monday to hold talks over the player's future, the Primera Liga club said.
Former president of Benfica faces extradition
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
The former president of the Portuguese football club Benfica appeared before Westminster magistrates' court in London yesterday and could be extradited to Portugal to face fraud and document forgery charges relating to mismanagement of the team's finances.
Barca are only bidders for Arshavin
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Zenit St Petersburg have insisted that no English clubs have bid for Andrei Arshavin.
Zenit reject Barcelona offer for Arshavin
Monday, 7 July 2008
Zenit St Petersburg have rejected a 15 million euro (£12m) offer from Barcelona for playmaker Andrei Arshavin, the Russian champions said on Monday.
Barcelona warning over fans fears
Friday, 4 July 2008
Barcelona vice president Albert Vicens has warned fans a vote of no confidence against the current board could delay or even scupper moves for the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor and Andrei Arshavin.
Barcelona hail new signing Alves
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Brazil right back Daniel Alves completed his move from Sevilla to Barcelona on a four-year contract on Wednesday.
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