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Real Madrid Faces Valencia In La Liga Opener

Real Madrid will begin the defence of their Primera Division title at home to Valencia while Barcelona, runners-up last season, are in action against Real Sociedad. The fixtures for the 2012-13 season were released on Tuesday morning and the opening weekend, on August 18 and 19, sees Jose Mourinho’s men pitted against Los Che, who finished third last season […]

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Roberto Mancini Signs New Long-Term Deal At Manchester City

Manchester City killed off Russian interest in Roberto Mancini on Monday night by making him the highest-paid manager in the country after agreeing a £37.5million five-year deal. The 47-year-old, who guided City to last season’s Barclays Premier League title, signed a contract extension worth £7.5m a year. He overtakes Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who is on £6m a […]

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Chelsea Sign Brazilian Wonderkid Oscar

Reports in Tuesday’s newspapers say that Chelsea have signed Brazilian wonderkid Oscar for £25million, who is regarded as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from Brazil in years. To make the purchase even sweeter, Chelsea reportedly outbid Spurs and Andre Villas-Boas for the 20-year-old. Reports surfaced last week that Tottenham had made an initial offer of around £18m for […]

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Seydou Keita Leaves Barcelona For China

Mali midfielder Seydou Keita has left Barcelona after a trophy-laden spell during his four years at the club. “Seydou Keita has announced tonight he will not continue with the club next season,” Barca said on Saturday. “Barcelona thanks Seydou Keita for his contribution over the past few years and wishes him more professional and personal […]