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Aston Villa youngster Isaiah Osbourne has been arrested during training on suspicion of conspiracy to rob, it emerged on Tuesday afternoon.

Everton striker Jose Baxter has been released on bail following his arrest on a drugs charge, it was confirmed on Tuesday morning. Baxter, 17, was one of three men arrested in Kirkby on Monday on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply and on suspicion of possessing counterfeit money.

The Football Association have written to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, asking him to explain the comments he made about referee Alan Wiley following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland at Old Trafford.

The African clash between Ghana and South Africa at the 2009 World Youth Championship ended in a 2-1 victory to the Ghanaians.

Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni said Tuesday he is confident his side can match any potential World Cup playoff rival.

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has signed an new contract that will see him continue until the 2012 European Championships.

World Cup winner Romario is to run for election to the national parliament as he fights off debts and fraud charges.

England manager Fabio Capello said he will coach no other sides, including his native Italy, after his contract with the Football Association ends, a report said Thursday.

FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi won the 2008-2009 Uefa award for the European Footballer of the Year.
The Argentinian also won the award for the Club Forward of the Year while Barca playmaker Xavi Hernandez was voted Club Midfielder of the Year.
Goalkeeper of the Year : Edwin van der Sar
Defender of the Year: John Terry
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Pavel Nedved has confirmed he is retiring from football despite receiving offers to prolong his career.

Sky Sports has signed a new deal for exclusive live coverage of La Liga for the next three seasons.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Ronaldo said on Wednesday he would be back in a month after surgery on a broken hand but was enigmatic about reports he also had weight reducing liposuction.

England midfielder Steven Gerrard was in the dock on Monday as jurors waited to be called to try his affray case.

Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to make any impact against Shamrock Rovers in his first appearance for Real Madrid.

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