Since April 2007, Soccerlens puts up a series of harmless, fun (for others if not for the supporters of a particular club) fake news items every 1st April. Here they are - read, enjoy, and and join in next time if you’re interested.
In the most expensive transfer in the history of professional sports, Real Madrid have committed to paying 100m for Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
In a move that David Gill described as ‘the textbook definition of too-good-to-refuse’,...
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Manchester United’s fearsome four have established their reputation not only for their brilliant football but also for their sexual exploits, the likes of which have never been revealed to the mass media before.
Sources close to Wayne...
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Juande Ramos has decided to splash the cash in Manchester United’s direction with Tottenham picking up a host of stars from the Manchester United firesale.
Tottenham...
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Chelsea have reached an agreement with debt-ridden Manchester United to buy the England and Manchester United captain, Rio Ferdinand.
Rio Ferdinand will cost Chelsea £30m, and the amount will go some way towards helping the Glazers pay off...
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Arsenal have decided to bolster their squad by splashing big for the first time under Monsieur Wenger. Backed by Alisher Usmanov’s millions, Arsenal...
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In a stunning takeover, Alisher Usmanov has bought out Stan Kroenke AND the Arsenal board, giving him ownership of more than 80% of Arsenal and effectively making him the ruler of all things Arsenal.
Shocking as this news is, it might be least...
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BURIED under mountains of debt and interest payments, Manchester United’s American owners have decided to cash in their star players and get rid of the club’s debt in an ambitious plan to be debt-free by 21 December 2012.
With...
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A consortium of Liverpool fans have outlined their plans for buying out Tom Hicks and George Gillett for a staggering £500m, making a fan-based takeover imminent and throwing Liverpool FC smack in the middle of a possible bidding war between the fans...
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Chelsea have been the most successful club in the Premier League ever since Roman Abramovich took over - 2 back-to-back titles and if the Premier League were to finish today, 3 2nd placed finishes that put them ahead of Manchester United and Arsenal...
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The Premier League have slapped a 20 point penalty on Newcastle United, condemning them to certain relegation this season.
The huge penalty leaves Newcastle United with a paltry 15 points in the season, ahead of Derby but well behind the likes...
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Yes my friends, it’s that time of the year when people pull pranks on each other and take great pride in it.
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In his typically level-headed and calm way, Fabregas has admitted that the current Arsenal squad is not good enough to win the Premiership next season.
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Gareth Bale, Wales international and Southampton star left back, has hit back at rumours that he would favor a move to Tottenham.
Bale is now on record as saying that he “won’t learn anything at Tottenham” and he was...
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In a sign of things to come, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has admitted in a candid interview that he has accepted a Real Madrid offer for Arjen Robben.
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Roman Abramovich has finally spoken - and his first interview revealed Chelsea secrets and a surprisingly warm affection for Chelsea fans.
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David Gill has responded to Ferguson’s desire to retire at the end of this season by naming an unlikely candidate as successor:
Steve McClaren.
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Popular transfer target Nani has spoken out on the clubs chasing his signature, and it’s not good news for Tottenham fans.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence and Ferguson’s gag-order over transfer speculation and has boldly claimed that “Manchester United can’t keep me here against my wishes”.
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The Newcastle chairman has never been a popular figure with Newcastle fans, but this is bound to get him a lynching.
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Steven Gerrard - Liverpool and England talisman - has hit out at Rafa Benitez after Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Arsenal.
He’s particularly distressed at Rafa’s decision to keep him on the right wing.
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In a hard-hitting interview, Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that if Manchester United win the treble this season, he will considering retiring on a high note.
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