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Calderon: Ronaldo snubbed Barca for Real move

Soccernet Staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:35:01 GMT

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a move to Barcelona in order to join their bitter rivals.

Barca defender Abidal facing two-month absence

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:41:39 GMT

Barcelona have confirmed that defender Eric Abidal is facing up to two months on the sidelines.

Real star Benzema a doubt ahead of Lyon return

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:53 GMT

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will almost certainly miss out on a return to Lyon in the Champions League, after medical tests revealed he will be sidelined for at least a week.

Wenger denies Chamakh deal

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:45:44 GMT

Arsene Wenger maintains no deal has yet been done to sign Marouane Chamakh, who is available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Bordeaux game postponed to boost Europe hopes

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:08:13 GMT

The Ligue 1 match between Bordeaux and Auxerre has been postponed in order to give the French champions more time to prepare for their Champions League clash against Olympiacos.

Sampdoria reject talk of Cassano-Del Niri rift

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:08:05 GMT

Sampdoria general director Giuseppe Marotta insists Antonio Cassano's exclusion from the squad is simply a "technical choice" and denied reports of a rift with coach Luigi Del Neri.

Legend Gullit appointed president of World Cup bid

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:05:27 GMT

Former world player of the year Ruud Gullit has been named president of Holland and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.

Toulouse dealt blow as star striker Gignac injured

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:23:17 GMT

Toulouse have been hit by the news star striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will be sidelined for at least three weeks. Gignac suffered the injury during Sunday's goalless draw against Lyon.

Reja confirms Lazio talks as axe looms for boss

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:16:29 GMT

Edy Reja has confirmed he is in talks with Lazio to replace under-fire coach Davide Ballardini. Former Napoli boss Reja is under contract with Hajduk Split until June 2011 but is trying to sever ties with the club.

Ibrahimovic unconcerned by drought

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:57:02 GMT

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is not concerned by his recent barren spell in front of goal.

Kaka: I'm improving after recovering from injury

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:04:12 GMT

Real Madrid playmaker Kaka believes he has shaken off a lingering groin injury and his form is improving after an unspectacular start to life in the Spanish capital.

Granero still confident of Real title success

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:03:33 GMT

Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero feels both he and the team are improving all the time as they look to make up the ground on league-leaders Barcelona.

AC Milan announce Emirates sponsorship deal

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:31 GMT

Dubai government-owned Emirates airline is to sponsor AC Milan from next season in a four-year shirt deal worth around 50 million euros ($68.31 million), a source close to the Italian club said on Monday.

Good news for Bordeaux after Diarra scan

soccernet.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:28:57 GMT

Bordeaux midfielder Alou Diarra will undergo tests on Monday to determine the severity of the thigh injury he sustained at Rennes on Saturday.

Blanc to play B-Team to ease Bordeaux congestion

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:07:39 GMT

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has rvealed he is prepared to send his B team to play a delayed League Cup semi-final next week after the French League turned down his request to ease the crowded calendar.

Granero still confident of Real title success

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:06:16 GMT

Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero feels both he and the team are improving all the time as they look to make up the ground on league-leaders Barcelona.

Juve midfielder Tiago wants permanent Atleti move

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:54:01 GMT

Juventus midfielder Tiago has revealed he would like to make his loan move to Atletico Madrid permanent.

Wolfsburg keep faith with Kostner until summer

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:59:15 GMT

Wolfsburg general director Dieter Hoeness has confirmed that caretaker manager Lorenz-Gunther Kostner will remain in charge until the end of the season.

Madrid youngster Opare nearing first-team action

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:06:23 GMT

Ghanaian right-back Daniel Opare says he has received assurances that he has a future at Real Madrid.

Marouane Chamakh hoping to seal Arsenal switch

Soccernet staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:24:04 GMT

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has confirmed he wants to join Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer.

Ligue 1: Saint Etienne halt Monaco's winning streak

Reuters — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:41:43 GMT

Saint-Etienne ended Monaco's four-game winning streak with a decisive 3-0 home win on Sunday.

Serie A: Inter juggernaut rolls on, Milan draw

Reuters — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:16:47 GMT

Inter Milan roared 10 points clear at the top of Serie A after the champions secured a 3-0 home win over Cagliari on Sunday and second-placed AC Milan drew.

Liga: Mallorca make it a perfect 10 at home

Reuters — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:13:25 GMT

A late header from Nunes earned Real Mallorca a 1-0 win over Villarreal that preserved their perfect home record in La Liga on Sunday.

Bundesliga: Dortmund lose touch after defeat

Reuters — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:00:48 GMT

Borussia Dortmund lost touch with the Bundesliga leaders after surrendering a 2-1 lead and suffering a 3-2 home defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.

Bundesliga: Leaders unperturbed by slip up

soccernet.com — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:22:34 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes was refusing to panic as his side were caught at the top of the Bundesliga by Bayern Munich on Saturday.