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Beckham Fever To Fashion In Paris?
The story of David Beckham’s football career has been an extraordinary tale. And yet, even at the not-so-tender age of 36, the world’s most famous footballer appears to have another chapter. Currently, Beckham’s MLS career is dwindling towards its conclusion with his lucrative contract to expire in November. Consequently, demand for the illustrious midfielder has…
Is Gervinho the right man for Arsenal?
Arsène Wenger is on the hunt for a striker who could help the Gunners end a trophy drought that has stretched from 2005, and their main target is Ivory Coast international, Gervinho who was instrumental for Lille in their Ligue 1 title campaign last term: Gervinho in Ligue 1 Gervinho – Lille 2010-11 Appearances 35 Minutes…
Potential departures of Lille’s main playmakers
Winning the French championship brought jubilation to the streets of Lille. Red and white flags were woven on May 22nd with the double mark emblazoned on them after Lille OSC clinched their first league title since 1954 with a 2-2 draw against Paris St. Germain away in the Parc des Princes. The title win was…
This Summer’s Best Free Transfers
Is your club completely skint? Still waiting for your Arab oil sheikh to sink billions of his black gold profits into your first team? Just like the rest of us, you’ll probably we waiting a long time. As Manchester City fans are going to find out in the next few seasons, money can’t guarantee you…
Money Talks: Analysing The 20 Richest Football Clubs
When Deloitte release their annual list of ‘Richest Football Clubs’, there’s plenty of debate on English football’s earning power, the individual TV deals negotiated by Real Madrid and Barcelona, Manchester United’s position at the top of the Premier League food chain, insane amounts of debt in the game, and so on. I thought it would…
The Round-Up: Wenger Aware Of Hazard, Chelsea Luiz Control
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is interested in bringing Lille prodigy Eden Hazard to the Emirates, but will only make a move for the 20-year-old starlet if and when he becomes ‘available’
The Round-Up: Which Sevilla Striker Will Liverpool ‘Break The Bank’ For?
Morning all. Throughout January, Soccerlens are going to be bringing you a daily round-up of the morning’s various goings-on. Be it juicy morsels of spurious transfer gossip or real, actual bona fide news, rest assured, we’ll have it covered. Here’s this morning’s batch. Liverpool to ‘break the bank’ for Sevilla striker… Reports emanating from Spain…
European Transfer Preview: January 2011
With the transfer window now ready and open for business Soccerlens looks at the possible comings and goings at some of Europe’s top domestic leagues. Italy, Serie A AC Milan look to be one of the busiest clubs in Italy this January as they prepare themselves to tie down Antonio Cassano from Sampdoria. The Italian…
Gareth Bale Included On ‘FIFA World XI’ Shortlist
Alongside the worldwide players’ union (FIFPro), FIFA have this afternoon announced the 55 players that have been included on the shortlisted for the FIFA/FIFPro World XI 2010 – which will be unveiled as the undercard event on the night that football’s governing body also plan to dole out their prestigious Ballon d’Or award in Zurich…
Newcastle have option to purchase Ben Arfa at season’s end
News has emerged that Newcastle United have the option to purchase winger Hatem Ben Arfa from Marseille at the end of his loan spell this season. The French international impressed Premier League admirers this past weekend, with a stunning 25-yard winner against Everton on Saturday, and manager Chris Hughton says the club have the option…
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