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Transfer news: What do we know about Liverpool target Diego Costa? For one thing he's not shy of controversy...
Friday 02 August 2013
The Brazilian international is a fiery character who has a record to challenge Luis Suarez
Transfer news: Angel Di Maria, Fabio Coentrao, Luka Modric? Tottenham could take their pick if they sell Gareth Bale to Real Madrid
Thursday 01 August 2013
With strong rumours suggesting Real have offered a player-plus-cash deal to Spurs, who could Andre Villas-Boas bring to White Hart Lane?
Tottenham complete deal for Roberto Soldado – all you need to know about the £26m signing
Thursday 01 August 2013
A look at the 28-year-old Spaniard's career to-date after he agreed a deal to join Spurs
Transfer news: Real Madrid looking to 'find a solution' to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham, reveals Carlo Ancelotti
Thursday 01 August 2013
Madrid boss remained coy on the situation but admitted that talks were taking place over the transfer and that Luka Modric will not be part of any player exchange
Transfer news: Tottenham Hotspur will accept Real Madrid offer for Gareth Bale - if it's over £80m
Tuesday 30 July 2013
Levy wants a world-record fee for winger who is eager for move to Madrid
Woman saved from falling down the gap in Japan, and other acts of train heroism
Wednesday 24 July 2013
This week a Japanese woman was rescued from being squashed by a train after she did what we all fear and fell down the gap.
Alvaro Negredo signs for Manchester City - but what do we know about the Spanish striker?
Friday 19 July 2013
Last season the 27-year-old was the fourth highest scorer in La Liga
Real Madrid unveil £34m Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi
Saturday 13 July 2013
Asier Illarramendi has completed his move to Real Madrid, signing a six-year contract after passing his medical with the club.
Real Madrid splash out £33.6m on Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi
Friday 12 July 2013
Real have met the buy-out clause for the Spain Under-21 international
Real Madrid could make Cristiano Ronaldo the highest paid player in the world
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Manchester United target could sign a long-term contract with La Liga side that would see him earn more than £330,00-a-week
Gonzalo Higuain switch to Arsenal in doubt after Real Madrid claim the Gunners have not even made a bid for the striker
Monday 08 July 2013
It was thought a move was on the verge of happening
MI5 officer tells court of her secret date watching spy film
Thursday 27 June 2013
Two MI5 officers disobeyed instructions to stay apart from each other and held a secret rendezvous to watch the espionage film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a court heard.
Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to Real Madrid fans that he will bring 'the most spectacular football' to the club
Wednesday 26 June 2013
New Madrid boss has promised bring attacking football to 'the most prestigious club in the world'
Gonzalo Higuain: What can Arsenal fans expect from the Real Madrid striker on the verge of a move to the Emirates?
Friday 21 June 2013
The Argentina international is close to becoming the Gunners' record signing. Here, Jack Pitt-Brooke reveals the attributes he will bring with him to north London
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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