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الجمعة، 31 يوليو 2015

Pogba: I can fill Vidal's boots

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is determined to help fill the midfield void left by Arturo Vidal, who recently joined German giants Bayern Munich.

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Lewandowski not leaving Bayern

Arsenal and Manchester United look to have missed out on a deal for Robert Lewandowski after he verbally committed himself to Bayern Munich for the 2015/16 season.

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Bartomeu: No Pedro approach

Barcelona president Jose Maria Bartomeu says they have yet to receive any offers for winger Pedro amidst speculation he could join Manchester United.

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Suarez: I am not among the best

Luis Suarez does not believe that he is of the greatest footballers in the world even though he forms part of Barcelona's lethal attacking combination.

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Chong Wei: I have to stay focused

Lee Chong Wei has vowed to stay focused throughout the early stages of the World Championships, which start on August 10 in Jakarta, no matter how easy or hard his campaign may be.

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CBF: Fred failed doping test

Brazil's football association (CBF) have confirmed that Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred tested positive for a banned substance during last month's Copa America.

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Rousey: Correia will endure worst loss

UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has promised to hand Bethe Correia "the most devastating loss" of her career at UFC 190 on Saturday.

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Ishikawa maintains one-shot lead

Japan's Ryo Ishikawa continued to excel during the second round of the Quicken Loans National as he fired a three-under-par 68 to retain a one-shot lead.

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الثلاثاء، 7 يوليو 2015

Froome back in yellow

Chris Froome (Team Sky) claimed the race leader's yellow jersey with a second place finish on Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, which was marred by a high-speed crash late in the day.

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Ginobili staying with Spurs

Manu Ginobili has confirmed that he will be staying with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2015/16 NBA season via a tweet on his Twitter account.

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Watson maintains two-shot lead

Bubba Watson's strong showing at the Travelers Championship continued as he carded a three-under par 67 to keep hold of a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the tournament.

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Bad weather restricts Hur's charge

South Korea's Mi Jung Hur jumped to the top of the leaderboard at the NW Arkansas Championship after 14 holes, but was unable to finish her round due to bad weather and light.

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Harmon takes Travelers lead

Brian Harmon birdied the 18th to take a one-shot lead at the Travelers Championship after the three rounds.

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Choi leads with Lewis lurking

A career-equalling low round of eight-under 63 helped Na Ye Choi to a two-shot lead at the NW Arkansas Championship.

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Watson trumps Casey in play-off

Bubba Watson's love affair with the Travelers Championship continued on Sunday as he beat Paul Casey at the second play-off hole to claim the title for a second time.

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Choi wins NW Arkansas Championship

Powered by a late eagle, South Korea's Na Yeon Choi carded a final-round 69 to triumph at the NW Arkansas Championship by two strokes.

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Maggert clinches U.S. Senior Open title

Jeff Maggert won his second major on the Champions Tour in just over a month after he triumphed at the U.S. Senior Open by two strokes.

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Six added to Open field

Memorial winner David Lingmerth will make his British Open debut after being handed a spot at next month's event at St Andrews.

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Report links Mickelson to illegal gambling

Phil Mickelson has been caught up in an illegal gambling operation after he reportedly transferred 2.75 million dollars to a man who has pleaded guilty to money laundering.

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Shaq gives golf a go and fails

Shaquille O'Neal's prowess on the basketball court has never been in doubt, the man is an NBA legend of the highest order. However, it would appear that his skills don't transcend to all sports...

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Sevilla agree deal for Rami

Sevilla have reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign French defender Adil Rami for an undisclosed fee.

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Falque joins Roma on loan

Roma have signed Spanish midfielder Iago Falque on a season-long loan deal from Genoa.

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Montoya set for Inter medical

Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya is set to undergo a medical in Italy on Thursday with a view to completing his loan switch to Inter Milan.

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Inter sign defender Miranda

Inter Milan have signed Brazilian defender Joao Miranda from Atletico Madrid.

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Real Madrid buy back Vazquez

Real Madrid have bought back winger Lucas Vazquez from Spanish rivals Espanyol on a five-year contract.

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Inter confirm Murillo transfer

Inter Milan have signed Colombia international Jeison Murillo from Spanish side Granada, the Serie A club announced on Friday.

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Sevilla agree Escudero deal

Sevilla announced on Friday they have reached an agreement with Getafe to sign Spanish left-back Sergio Escudero for an undisclosed fee, subject to a medical.

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Cisse joins Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have signed France-born Senegalese midfielder Ousseynou Cisse from Ligue 2 club Dijon for an undisclosed fee.

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Mina signs for Valencia

Valencia have signed Spain Under-19 international Santi Mina from Celta Vigo on a six-year deal.

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Barca candidate backs Turan deal

Barcelona presidential candidate Josep Maria Bartomeu has given his blessing for the club's interim management to sign Atletico Madrid's wantaway midfielder Arda Turan.

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USA seeks FIFA extraditions

The United States has asked the Swiss authorities to extradite the seven FIFA officials arrested in Zurich in May, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice has announced.

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UEFA 'lift PSG transfer rules'

Paris Saint-Germain have had their UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions lifted, according to reports in France.

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Anelka named Mumbai player-manager

Nicolas Anelka has been named player-manager of Indian Super League team Mumbai City.

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Chile v Argentina preview

Chile take on Argentina in the Copa America final on Saturday with both teams looking to end their respective trophy droughts.

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Future Bright for Gudjohnsen in China

Former Barcelona and Chelsea forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has joined Chinese Super League side Shijiazhuang Ever Bright.

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Gerrard turned down Euro move

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he turned down a "couple of nice opportunities" to move to a club in Europe in order to sign for Los Angeles Galaxy.

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Peru beat Paraguay to finish third

Peru secured third place in the Copa America with a 2-0 win over Paraguay as striker Paolo Guerrero gave himself hope of retaining the Golden Boot.

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Copa America glory for Chile

Hosts Chile won the Copa America for the first time thanks to a 4-1 penalty shoot-out success over Argentina after the final ended goalless.

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Gerrard unveiled by Galaxy

Steven Gerrard was introduced to the Los Angeles Galaxy crowd on Saturday as he watched his new side beat Toronto FC 4-0 on Independence Day.

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Sampaoli proud of Chile heroes

Jorge Sampaoli said his Chile side fully deserved to claim the Copa America crown after beating Argentina on penalties in Santiago on Saturday evening.

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Palace confirm Cabaye talks

Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has confirmed the club are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye.

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Iniesta doubts Ramos Real Madrid exit

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta admits he cannot imagine Real Madrid parting ways with compatriot Sergio Ramos.

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O'Driscoll set for Liverpool

Liverpool are set to confirm the appointment of Sean O'Driscoll as assistant manager and the promotion of academy coach Pep Lijnders to Brendan Rodgers' backroom staff on Monday.

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Liverpool appoint O'Driscoll

Liverpool have confirmed that Sean O'Driscoll has been appointed as the club's new assistant manager.

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Sterling back for pre-season

Raheem Sterling has returned to pre-season training with Liverpool as speculation continues about the England winger's future at the club.

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Schneiderlin must join United - Domenech

Former France coach Raymond Domenech believes Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin must join Manchester United for his Euro 2016 hopes.

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Sherwood hopeful of keeping Benteke

Tim Sherwood is confident of keeping Christian Benteke at Villa Park, and the Aston Villa boss has been willing to put his money where his mouth is.

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Watford smash transfer record for Capoue

Watford have announced the signing of midfielder Etienne Capoue from Tottenham for a club-record fee believed to be around £5.7million.

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Nani completes Fenerbahce move

Fenerbahce have completed the signing of Manchester United winger Nani for a reported fee of £4.25million.

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Iaquinta frustrated by not fighting

Al Iaquinta is frustrated at not been able to fight at UFC Fight Night 71 after his opponent Gilbert Melendez got a one year ban for testing positive for a banned substance.

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Marquez: Still issues to solve

MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez says that despite finishing in second place at Assen, there are still problems with the Repsol Honda RC213V.

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Spieth hopes McIlroy recovers soon

World number two golfer Jordan Spieth feels that if defending champion Rory McIlroy were to miss the British Open next week due to injury it would take something away from the occasion.

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Merc boss sympathises with Williams

Mercedesboss Toto Wolff believes Williams were in unfamiliar territory at the British GP and probably didn't want to risk a good team result...

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Marquez hopes for German tonic

Marc Marquez is hopeful of putting his final turn disappointment from Assen a fortnight ago behind at the German MotoGP this weekend.

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Walsh: Okazaki will be a big hit

Leicester City assistant manager Steve Walsh believes new recruit Shinji Okazaki will be a huge success in the Premier League next season.

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City set for Vietnam friendly

Manchester City are expected to confirm this week a pre-season fixture against the Vietnam national team as part of their pre-season tour to the Far East and Australia.

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Boullier: Form hurting McLaren brand

McLaren admit they are starting to feel the pinch of their on-track struggles, with Eric Boullier saying it is hurting the squad...

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Mendes camp confident of McGregor victory

Chad Mendes may have been roped in as Jose Aldo's late replacement at UFC 189 this weekend, but the Californian's coach has no doubts that his charge will get the better of Conor McGregor in Las Vegas.

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