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Bayern rule out Podolski sale
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has categorically ruled out the possibility of striker Lukas Podolski being allowed to leave the club in the January transfer window.
Valencia deny bankruptcy fears
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Valencia have dismissed reports that the club is on the verge of bankruptcy following a worsening of their financial situation.
Striker Denis rejected Real Madrid offer
Thursday, 4 December 2008
The agent of Napoli striker German Denis has claimed that Real Madrid enquired about his client before making their move for Ajax’s Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
Real Madrid seal Huntelaar deal
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Real Madrid have announced that they have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar for an initial fee of 20 million euros (£17m).
Atletico receive death threats ahead of match
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Atletico Madrid have received death threats ahead of next week's trip to Olympique Marseille in the Champions League, the Primera Liga club said today.
Roma aim to keep Mexes
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Roma boss Luciano Spalletti insists he has no intention of letting Philippe Mexes leave the Italian capital.
Ajax confirm Real Huntelaar talks
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Ajax confirmed today they have opened talks with Real Madrid over the possible sale of captain Klaas Jan Huntelaar to the Spanish champions.
Wizardry of Messi has Barcelona flying high
Monday, 1 December 2008
Lionel Messi scored his 13th and 14th goals of the season to send Barcelona four points clear at the top and remind everyone that soon-to-be-announced European Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is not completely without peers.
Mourinho's Inter grind out another victory
Monday, 1 December 2008
Internazionale ended up six points clear at the top of Serie A last night after the Italian champions beat Napoli 2-1 and city rivals Milan were humbled 3-1 at mid-table Palermo.
Calderon vows big January signings
Saturday, 29 November 2008
Ramon Calderon, president of Real Madrid, announced the club are to make two major signings in January, adding, improbably, he did not know who.
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