
According to BBCLATESTNEWS Flamingo forward Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Brazil squad for next month’s friendly against Ghana at Craven Cottage after a nine-month absence. There was no place for Chelsea midfielder Ramires, but there was room for Santos’ versatile Brazil Under-20 international Danilo. Brazil squad: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Jefferson (Botafogo), Fabio (Cruzeiro); [...]

Asmir Begovic has had a taste of the big time with Stoke, and now he wants more. The Potters capped another impressive season in the Barclays Premier League by reaching the FA Cup final and, although they lost 1-0 to Manchester City, the run will live long in the memory – not least their 5-0 [...]
Jul 29 2011 | Posted in
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It has been a meteoric rise from non-league football to England’s elite for Steve Morison. The Wales striker is confident he can make the transition and fire the goals to keep Norwich there for more than just one season. The former Northampton trainee was plying his trade in the Conference South with Bishop’s Stortford before [...]
Jul 29 2011 | Posted in
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Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Javier Hernandez will be out for a fortnight after suffering a mild concussion in training. Hernandez spent this evening in his hotel room in New Jersey after being released from hospital after being admitted following training 24 hours earlier. Although medical staff found no major damage, Ferguson has confirmed the [...]
Jul 28 2011 | Posted in
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Former Arsenal striker John Hartson believes the Gunners will do well to finish in the top four next season. Arsenal have never finished out of the Champions League qualification places since Arsene Wenger took over at the helm in 1996, but Hartson is concerned by the lack of transfer activity at the club in recent [...]
Jul 28 2011 | Posted in
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Copa America winner Luis Suarez is keen to add a Barclays Premier League title with Liverpool to his list of achievements.BBCLATESTNEWS.com The Uruguay international was named player of the tournament in South America at the weekend after helping his country to win their continental championship for a record 15th time. Suarez, 24, is now taking [...]
Jul 27 2011 | Posted in
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Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean does not expect any further departures from Ewood Park before the start of the Premier League season. Rovers lost Phil Jones to north-west neighbours Manchester United while fellow defender Chris Samba’s future has been the subject of speculation. However, Kean underlined his priority is to keep a squad together that [...]

West Ham are weighing up a second bid for Reading striker Shane Long, Press Association Sport understands. The Royals are believed to have turned down an initial offer, thought to total around £7million with add-ons, for the 24-year-old. Long is in demand this summer after hitting 25 goals last term. West Ham will face competition [...]
Jul 27 2011 | Posted in
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West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has warned Tottenham not to wait too long if they want to sign Scott Parker this summer. Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has never hidden his admiration for Parker, but conceded a deal could be difficult due to the finances involved. Parker is expected to leave Upton Park this [...]
Jul 26 2011 | Posted in
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Javier Hernandez would be going head to head with a hero if he plays in the MLS All-Star game with Manchester United. As Hernandez only returned to training this weekend after finishing top scorer in Mexico’s triumphant Gold Cup campaign, Sir Alex Ferguson has already placed doubt over the 22-year-old’s likely involvement. But if he [...]
Jul 26 2011 | Posted in
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