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Euro 2008 Scout – 5 young stars to watch for
The Euro 2008 shop window opens in a week’s time – managers across Europe will have their scouting scopes trained at the 8 Euro 2008 stadiums looking for the best and brightest young talent to bring in during the following transfer window. Here’s a look at the 5 hottest prospects traveling to Euro 2008 this…
Dunne to Tottenham and Richards to United?
There has been plenty of speculation over Richard Dunne’s future at Manchester City with the latest reports suggesting that the Manchester City captain had turned down the offer of a long-term contract, casting serious doubts over him playing for Manchester City next season.
Transfer Rumors (30 May 08): Alonso to Juventus, Duff to Sunderland, Kewell to Celtic, and more
My, how the week flies! Just the other day it was Monday, and now it’s Friday. Party time for me, and probably for you, but before there’s any craziness, there’s a transfer roundup to run through.
Does Football really need the 6 plus 5 rule?
This week, the 58th FIFA Congress is taking place in Sydney, presided over by Mr. FIFA President Sepp Blatter. As part of the agenda, the delegates have approved the 6+5 rule, which would allow any team to field only five foreign players on the pitch at one time. This rule is to be implemented by…
Manchester United Trinity Statue – Best, Law and Charlton honoured at Old Trafford
Matt Busby has Manchester United’s attacking trio of Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law back in his sights. A statue of the 1968 European Cup winning manager looms large outside Old Trafford and another statue of the three players – the “United Trinity” – was unveiled Thursday facing the stadium. Sir Matt Busby Way…
Rooney to have hernia surgery after USA game
Wayne Rooney will go under the knife after the game against the United States, The Daily Telegraph says. The England striker has been suffering with hernia since getting hit in the hip a month ago while playing against Blackburn. The Manchester United medical staff found a way to delay the surgery but after England’s friendly,…
Transfer Rumors (28 May 08): Pique to Barcelona, Quaresma to Inter, Emana to Newcastle, and more
There are some people in this world who just love pushing others’ buttons, no matter what the consequences might be. I’m talking to you, Bernd Schuster and Roman Calderon.
Pique to Barcelona – another promising youngster flies from the Manchester United nest
Gerard Pique has officially completed his return to Barcelona. The young defender begun his career with the Catalan club before being poached by Manchester United. Now, with very limited first team opportunities at Old Trafford, Pique decided it is time to return to the club of his youth. Barcelona already have a defensive partnership of…
Transfer Rumors (27 May 08): Bentley to Liverpool, Dos Santos to Tottenham, Saha to Fulham, and more
Today’s transfer roundup has plenty of tasty bits, much like a certain set of articles that will appear on Soccerlens in the coming days. But you’ll have to wait and see what I’m referring to, much like several of these clubs below will have to wait and see if they’ll get the targets they’re linked…
Hargreaves backs Ferdinand for England captaincy
Fabio Capello is still uncertain who will be his England captain, but Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has put in a good word for his teammate Rio Ferdinand, Sky Sports reports. The central defender had captained England on the team’s last outing – a 1-0 loss to France – as Capello is testing different players…
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