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Injured Neville to miss rest of United’s Asia tour
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) – Manchester United captain Gary Neville will miss the final two matches of the club’s pre-season tour of Asia after picking up a minor groin strain, the Premier League champions said on Friday.
Man City lose to disputed goal in South Africa
PRETORIA, July 25 (Reuters) – A disputed goal saw Manchester City suffer a second defeat on their three-match tour of South Africa, beaten 1-0 by home side Kaizer Chiefs at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Man City add Adebayor to formidable attack
LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) – Manchester City continued their spending spree with the signing of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor for an undisclosed fee on Saturday.
Respect Terry’s right to choose, says Lampard
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) – Chelsea captain John Terry should not be vilified for considering a switch to Premier League rivals Manchester City, his team mate Frank Lampard said.
Money not a factor in City move, says Adebayor
LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) – Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has denied that money was the reason for swapping Arsenal for Eastlands.
U.S, Honduras squeak through to Gold Cup semis
PHILADELPHIA, July 18 (Reuters) – The United States will face Honduras in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup after both sides narrowly got through from the last eight on Saturday.
City holding talks with Arsenal’s Adebayor
ABU DHABI, July 16 (Reuters) – Manchester City are still holding talks to buy Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal to boost their bid to break into the top four of the English Premier League.
Man United cancel Jakarta game after bombings
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Reuters) – Manchester United have cancelled the Jakarta leg of their Asia tour after the hotel where they were due to stay in the Indonesian capital was bombed on Friday.
England midfielder Downing completes Villa move
LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) – Winger Stewart Downing completed a 12 million pounds ($19.69 million) move to Aston Villa on Thursday, saying it was essential to play in the Premier League to achieve his England aspirations.
Real still after Liverpool’s Alonso, Pardeza says
MADRID, July 10 (Reuters) – Real Madrid are still chasing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, sporting director Miguel Pardeza said on Friday.
Benayoun signs contract extension with Liverpool
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) – Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun has agreed a two-year contract extension with Liverpool, the Premier League club said on Monday.
Lost in translation – Zhirkov faces English headache
MOSCOW, July 7 (Reuters) – It could take new Chelsea signing Yuri Zhirkov a while before he can communicate with his team mates – because he did not take advice by the club’s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich to learn English seriously enough.
Van Persie signs new long-term deal with Arsenal
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Dutch international striker Robin van Persie has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Manchester United complete Obertan signing
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – Manchester United have completed the signing of Frenchman Gabriel Obertan on a four-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday.
Gerba strikes again as Canada pick up second Gold Cup win
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7 (Reuters) – Ali Gerba scored his second goal of the Gold Cup to give Canada a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday and earn his side a maximum six points from two games.
