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David Beckham joins PSG on transfer deadline day - (113 days ago)
"David refused a lot of clubs from around the world, so we're very happy to have him," PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told a news conference at the Parc des Princes. "He will help us to reach our dream to become one of the best European clubs, he'll be of big value for the club, he'll be a big asset." Beckham, who has signed a five-month contract with PSG, said his wife, former Spice
Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity - (113 days ago)
"With (president) Nasser Al-Khelaifi, with (sports director) Leo(nardo) we decided on something that's quite unique. I won't receive any salary during my time at Paris St Germain, my salary will go to a children's charity in Paris," Beckham, who signed a five-month deal with PSG, told a news conference. "I'm very passionate about children and charity and so are the club. I don't think
I never get instructions from US embassy, says Egypt coach Bradley - (113 days ago)
“We're planning to start our pre-Zimbabwe camp on March 18th, and have a friendly on the 22nd that can prepare us for the 26th,” the American coach said during a press conference on Wednesday at the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) headquarters. The former US manager also spoke about the Egyptian Premier League, which is due to start on Saturday after one year of
Italy Serie A fixtures (23rd matchday) - (113 days ago)
(All times GMT) Friday 1 February 19:45 Roma vs. Cagliari Saturday 2 February 17:00 Torino vs. Sampdoria 19:45 Napoli vs. Catania Sunday 3 February 11:30 Chievo vs. Juventus 14:00 Fiorentina vs. Parma 14:00 Genoa vs. Lazio 14:00 Palermo vs. Atalanta 14:00 Pescara vs. Bologna 14:00 Siena vs. Inter 19:45 AC Milan vs.
Chelsea's Ashley Cole set for his 100th England cap - (113 days ago)
Cole returns after missing England's last game, a 4-2 defeat by Sweden in November, through injury. Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is also back in the squad for the first time in almost a year and Everton midfielder Leon Osman, a surprise inclusion for Sweden, retains his place. England play Brazil at Wembley on Wednesday ahead of World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and
Real Madrid’s Varane named in France squad - (113 days ago)
The 19-year-old Varane, who was called up last August but did not play in a friendly against Uruguay, was impressive in Real's 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the King's Cup on Wednesday, scoring a late equaliser after a fine defensive performance. Stade Rennes midfielder Romain Alessandrini had his great start to the season rewarded by his first call-up, while centre back Mapou
Barcelona’s Alves decries racist chants at Real Madrid - (113 days ago)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves says the fight to eliminate racism from soccer stadiums is ''a lost war'' after he was the target of racist chants during Wednesday's game at Real Madrid. The Brazil right back says ''it hasn't only happened in the (Santiago) Bernabeu, but rather in all the stadiums we visit.'' Segments of Madrid fans jeered Alves with
Ahly loan talisman Abou-Treika to Gulf - (113 days ago)
Ahly have agreed a six-month loan deal for Mohamed Abou-Treika with Emirati side Bani Yas. “Ahly has agreed to send Abou-Treika out on loan because the future of the Egyptian league is still uncertain due to the current political situation in the country,” Ahly football director Sayed Abdel-Hafiz was quoted as saying on the club’s official website. The deal amounts to LE8
Real Madrid coach lauds players for Barcelona draw - (113 days ago)
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka praised the performance of his players after a 1-1 draw with Barcelona in Spain Cup semifinals on Wednesday. "The team were really good. Everyone did an amazing job, especially with the absences that we're suffering, with players out of position. We're very happy with the team's performance," Karanka was quoted as saying on the club's official
Congo's 'monster' Samba joins QPR - (113 days ago)
Queens Park Rangers have signed defender Christopher Samba for an undisclosed club-record fee from Anzhi Makhachkala, the Premier League team said on Thursday. The 28-year-old centre back has signed a four-and-a-half year contract with the struggling west London club, subject to the player receiving international clearance. Samba, a Congo international with 26 caps, spent five years in England
Man United's Kagawa recalled to Japan squad for Latvia friendly - (113 days ago)
Kagawa missed Japan's previous match, their narrow 2-1 World Cup qualifying win away to Oman in November, because of a knee problem picked up while playing for United. He returned to action at the end of December and has shown improved form as United have pushed seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. "In the recent games that I watched Kagawa in the Premier
Manchester City complete Balotelli move to AC Milan - (113 days ago)
Italy striker Mario Balotelli has completed his move to AC Milan from Manchester City, the Premier League club said on Thursday. "Manchester City confirms that Mario Balotelli has now completed his move to AC Milan. His medical was completed in Milan this morning," the English champions said on their website . Balotelli, 22, has spent two-and-a-half controversial seasons at City after first
Daivd Beckham to join French club PSG: Reports - (113 days ago)
A person familiar with the situation says David Beckham will join Paris Saint-Germain. The person says the former England captain is to have a medical examination on Thursday in the French capital. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been completed. The 37-year-old Beckham, a former Manchester United star, has been mulling offers from clubs around the world
Zamalek suffer key injuries ahead of league start - (113 days ago)
Egypt and Zamalek defender Mahmoud Fathallah is a major doubt for the start of the Egyptian Premier League season on Saturday due to a knee injury that sidelined him from Thursday's training session. "Fathallah has a knee injury and he will undergo medical tests," read a statement on the club's official website on Thursday. The league has been postponed since February 2012, when 71 Ahly fans
BREAKING: Ahly loan Abou-Treika to Gulf - (113 days ago)
Ahly have agreed a six-month loan deal for Mohamed Abou-Treika with Emirati side Bani Yas. “Ahly has agreed to send Abou-Treika out on loan because the future of the Egyptian league is still uncertain due to the current political situation in the country,” Ahly football director Sayed Abdel-Hafiz was quoted as saying on the club’s official website. The deal amounts to LE8
Ahly loan defender 'Taha' to Wadi Degla - (113 days ago)
Cairo giants Ahly have finalized a six-month loan deal for defender Mohamed Abdel-Fattah ‘Taha’ to Wadi Degla. “The club ended the paperwork to loan ‘Taha’ to Wadi Degla for six months. He is to start his regular training with the team by tomorrow,” reads a statement published on the Cairo giants’ official website. Midfielder Mohamed Abou-Treika is
Italy Serie A fixtures (23th matchday) - (113 days ago)
(All times GMT) Friday 1 February 19:45 Roma vs. Cagliari Saturday 2 February 17:00 Torino vs. Sampdoria 19:45 Napoli vs. Catania Sunday 3 February 11:30 Chievo vs. Juventus 14:00 Fiorentina vs. Parma 14:00 Genoa vs. Lazio 14:00 Palermo vs. Atalanta 14:00 Pescara vs. Bologna 14:00 Siena vs. Inter 19:45 AC Milan vs.
Germany's Bundesliga fixtures (20th matchday) - (113 days ago)
(All times GMT) Friday 1 February 19:30 Werder Bremen vs. Hannover Saturday 2 February 14:30 Fortuna Dusseldorf vs. VfB Stuttgart 14:30 Hoffenheim vs. Freiburg 14:30 Mainz vs. Bayern Munich 14:30 Schalke vs. Greuther Furth 14:30 Wolfsburg vs. Augsburg 17:30 Hamburger vs. Eintracht Frankfurte Sunday 3 February 14:30 Nurnberg vs. Borussia Monchengladbach 16:30 Bayer Leverkusen vs.
Spain La Liga fixtures (22nd matchday) - (113 days ago)
(All times GMT) Friday 1 February 20:30 Valladolid vs. Athletic Bilbao Saturday 2 February 15:00 Osasuna vs. Celta Vigo 17:00 Getafe vs. Deportivo La Coruna 19:00 Espanyol vs. Levante 21:00 Granada vs. Real Madrid Sunday 3 February 11:00 Malaga vs. Zaragoza 16:00 Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano 18:00 Valencia vs. Barcelona 20:00 Atletico Madrid vs. Betis 20:00 Real Sociedad vs.
England Premier League fixtures (25th matchday) - (113 days ago)
(All times GMT) Saturday 2 February 12:45 Queens Park Rangers vs. Norwich 15:00 Arsenal vs. Stoke City 15:00 Everton vs. Aston Villa 15:00 Newcastle United vs. Chelsea 15:00 Reading vs. Sunderland 15:00 West Ham vs. Swansea 15:00 Wigan vs. Southampton 17:30 Fulham vs. Manchester United Sunday 3 February 13:30 West Bromwich Albion vs. Tottenham 16:00 Manchester City vs.
Agency MP & Silva lands Premier League TV rights in Middle East - (114 days ago)
Television sports rights business MP & Silva has trumped larger rivals Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and Al Jazeera to win a three-year contract to distribute English Premier League soccer in the Middle East and North Africa. The Premier League announced the agreement with the international media agency on Thursday, the latest in a series of rights deals expected to bring the League a total
Al-Wasl offload Egypt's forward Shikabala - (114 days ago)
UAE side Al-Wasl announced on Wednesday the signature of Brazilian forward Jose Vieira to replace Egyptian counterpart Mahmoud Abdel-Razek 'Shikabala'. "We signed Vieira to replace Shikabala," said the club on their twitter account on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has not played with Al-Wasl since his injury on 16th December. Shikabala's fate is not determined yet as the player's contract expires
Kamara to join Norwich on loan from Sporting KC - (114 days ago)
Kamara, who is from Sierra Leone, has received international clearance but requires a British work permit. Norwich manager Chris Hughton says ''there is no doubt it is a big jump to make into the Premier League, but it is an exciting challenge both for him and us here at the club to prove his talent.'' Sporting KC said Kamara's contract has been extended and Norwich has an option to keep Kamara
Liverpool complete deal for Brazilian Coutinho - (114 days ago)
The 20-year-old becomes Liverpool's second signing of the January window after Daniel Sturridge joined from Chelsea earlier this month. The transfer fee was undisclosed, but was reported by British media to be around 8.5 million pounds ($13.39 million). "I'm feeling very happy, it's a very important step in my career and I'm expecting to come here and play good football to give my contribution
Spanish clubs facing new rules to curb overspending - (114 days ago)
The rules, drawn up by a joint commission created by the LFP and the government's sports council (CSD), include powers to set a limit on the total cost of a club's squad and to refuse to register players if they are deemed too expensive. "This is a profound cultural shift in Spanish football," secretary of state for sport Miguel Cardenal told a news conference at the LFP headquarters in Madrid
Lazio fined 140,000 euros for fans' racism - (114 days ago)
Lazio have been fined 140,000 euros ($190,000) by UEFA and warned that any repeat of the racist abuse heard in matches against NK Maribor and Tottenham Hotspur will result in them playing one match behind closed doors. In a statement on Wednesday UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body fined the Italian club 50,000 euros for the racist conduct of their fans in a Europa League clash in Maribor in
Egypt coach Bradley to clarify comments about President Morsi - (114 days ago)
Egypt coach Bob Bradley will hold a news conference to clarify comments about the ongoing political turmoil in the country, an Egyptian Football Association (EFA) official said on Wednesday. Tharwat Sweilam, the EFA’s chief executive, told Ahram’s Arabic-language sports website that Bradley wanted to “rebuff rumours” over the interview he gave to ESPN on Saturday, few
Egypt’s football Premier League to go ahead despite violence - (114 days ago)
The Egyptian Premier League, which has been suspended since last year’s Port Said disaster, will go ahead on Saturday as planned despite the violence plaguing Egypt. The interior ministry, which is busy trying to combat riots and protests in several governorates including Cairo, declined to respond to a letter from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) over whether the new league season
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