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Premier League News, Daily Ticker: Aug. 9

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Brown and Robinson Retire From England Squad Fabio Capello has lost two more potential squad members as Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson and Manchester United defender Wes Brown declined their respective call ups to the England squad for England’s upcoming friendly … Continue reading

Is Huang The Savior Of Liverpool?

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Reports out of the British media indicate that Chinese billionaire Kenny Huang is planning a hostile takeover of Liverpool FC. Current owners Tom Hicks and George Gillette put the club up for sale during the spring but are against Huang’s … Continue reading

Premier League News, Daily Ticker: July 30

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James Headed To Championship England goalkeeper David James has secured a move to Championship side Bristol City on a free transfer. James, who started three of England’s World Cup matches in South Africa, inked a one-year deal with the option … Continue reading

Premier League News: Daily Ticker, July 29

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Robinho Recalled To Manchester City It looks like the tumultous tenure of Robinho at Manchester City will continue into the 2010-11 season as the Brazilian striker was recalled to England. The 26-year-old had been on loan to the Brazilian club … Continue reading

Mark Hughes Accepts Offer To Manage Fulham

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Former Manchester City manger Mark Hughes has agreed to replace Roy Hodgson at Fulham for the upcoming season, according to The Guardian. Hughes, who was sacked as manager of City midway through last season, beat out a number of other … Continue reading

Premier League News, Daily Ticker: July 27

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Hodgson Confirms That Mascherano Wants Out Of Liverpool Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson confirmed the rumors that Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano wants to leave Liverpool. “He wants to leave the club,” Hodgson said. “He has made that perfectly clear. I think … Continue reading

Premier League News, Daily Ticker: July 24

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Vidic Signs Long Term Deal With Manchester United Nemanja Vidic has secured his future at Old Trafford with a long-term deal. Manchester United held off approaches by Real Madrid and AC Milan for the Serbian centre back, who was rumored … Continue reading

Premier League News, Daily Ticker: July 21

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Steven Gerrard Likely To Stay At Liverpool The arrival of Joe Cole to Anfield has reportedly convinced Steven Gerrard to remain with Liverpool. “He [Cole] has proved his ability over many years, sometimes against us – so it’ll be fantastic … Continue reading

Premier League News, Daily Ticker: July 20

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Brazil Planning To Spend $3 Billion On Airports Ahead Of 2014 The Brazilian government has approved a $3 billion package to upgrade the country’s airports over the next four years. It was the first step in the massive overhaul needed … Continue reading

Joe Cole Joins Liverpool

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Liverpool have won the rights to Joe Cole on a free transfer after the English midfielder parted ways with Chelsea this spring. Cole, 28, has agreed to a £90,000 a week contract with Anfield pending the passing of a physical, … Continue reading

Premier League News, Daily Ticker: July 19

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Former Tottenham manager Martin Jol is preparing to return to the Premier League in order to fill the managerial post at Fulham left by Roy Hodgson. The Dutch manager, who won a Dutch Cup with Ajax in his only season … Continue reading

Why Donovan Belongs In The EPL

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The American sporting public, still high  on a sucessful World Cup, has turned it’s attention towards its biggest star and his plans for the future. Landon Donovan, now the most famous American soccer player of all time thanks to his … Continue reading

David Silva Signs With Manchester City

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Spanish national team winger David Silva’s long suspected departure from Valencia to Manchester City is now official, bolstering City’s hopes for Champion’s League qualification during the 2010-11 season. Silva signed his contract on Wednesday, after completing a mandatory physical. He … Continue reading

Portsmouth: The Latest English Club To Come To America

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Portsmouth is now officially the latest English club coming to North America as part of their preseason warm-ups. The south-coast club finished dead last in the EPL, made history by being the first Premier League club to go into administration and … Continue reading