Benzema admits he turned down United
Karim Benzema revealed he rejected advances from the likes of Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United before opting for his "dream" move to Real Madrid.
Benitez attacks Barry and City for feeding cash frenzy
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No manager, no buyer... time for a pre-season warm-up game
Today's match in Dublin was meant to prepare Newcastle for the Championship. Instead, the mess only gets worse.
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James Lawton: The gods of football, and the mortals at Barça, would not have been impressed
Those who believe that almost everything Real Madrid have come to stand for makes a travesty of sport as we have always known it and respected it and, yes, loved it, are unlikely to be too reassured.
Real drop interest in Maicon
Real Madrid appear to have dropped their interest in signing Internazionale full-back Douglas Maicon this summer.
Neville backs Owen for England recall
Gary Neville believes Michael Owen's move to Manchester United can rekindle his England career.
City call time on pursuit of Eto'o
Deadline for striker's decision on transfer passes as club again miss out on marquee signing
Swiss billionaire rescues Saints
Southampton given dream lifeline as wealthiest owner outside top flight takes over
Brown fined £2,500 for post-match Riley rant
Hull manager Phil Brown has been fined £2,500 for improper conduct relating to comments made about Mike Riley after the Tigers' FA Cup defeat at Arsenal in March.
Celtic complete deal for Fortune
Marc-Antoine Fortune completed his move to Celtic and declared: "This is where I want to be."
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