European

PSG make contact over Bale

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Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with Tottenham over winger Gareth Bale, according to reports. The French champions are believed to have been in contact with the north London club over manager Andre Villas-Boas and now PSG have notified Spurs of their interest in the Welshman. Bale has been heavily linked with a move to Real
Tuesday, 18th June 2013, Filed as European, Headlines, Premier League

Dortmund midfielder makes move to Hannover

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Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Leonardo Bittencourt has left the club for Hannover. Bittencourt, 19, appeared five times for Jurgen Klopp’s side last season, but has left the Westfalenstadion for Miro Slomka’s side on a four-year deal. Slomka said, “I’m very pleased we’ve been able to reach an agreement with BVB. “Leonardo made it clear
Tuesday, 18th June 2013, Filed as European

Vydra agent confirms Premier League bid

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The agent of Udinese striker Matej Vydra has confirmed that there is a lot of interest in the Czech striker and there has been a bid rejected from a Premier League club. Ondrej Chovanac, confirmed there had been an offer and admitted the Championship Player of the Year was also drawing admirers from the Bundesliga.
Tuesday, 18th June 2013, Filed as Championship, European, Premier League

Benzema and Ribery start trial

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Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery go on trial in Paris today after being accused of paying for sex with a teenage girl. The Real Madrid striker and Bayern Munich winger have been investigated for two years after allegedly paying Zahia Dehar, then a minor, for sex in 2008 and 2009. Neither of the players will
Tuesday, 18th June 2013, Filed as European

Reports: Ronaldo close to signing £132m contract

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Reports suggest that Real Madrid are in advanced talks with Cristiano Ronaldo over a five-year contract worth £132 million. The report on Goal states that the Portuguese star is close to signing what would be a world record contract which would see him earn £12.8 million after tax per year. Ronaldo refuted reports last week
Tuesday, 18th June 2013, Filed as European, Headlines

Borini unlikely to make Napoli switch

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Fabio Borini’s agent has talked down the striker’s chances of moving to Napoli this summer. Borini, 22, has been on international duty for the Italian under-21s in the European Championships, and scored the winning goal for his country against Holland to book the team’s place in the final against Spain. The former Chelsea forward signed
Tuesday, 18th June 2013, Filed as European, Premier League

Youth players charged with linesman’s manslaughter

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Six youth players and a father have been convicted of the manslaughter of a linesman after kicking him to death after a match in Holland last December. Judges in Lelystad sentenced the 50-year-old father of one of the players, identified as El-Hasan D, to six years in prison while five of the youth players were
Monday, 17th June 2013, Filed as European

Strootman wants Premier League switch

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Kevin Strootman has his heart set on the Premier League even though there is high interest from all over Europe. Napoli were the latest to declare their admiration for the talented midfielder along with the likes of Manchester United, AC Milan and Liverpool. The 23-year-old has just got back from the European Championships in Israel
Monday, 17th June 2013, Filed as European, Premier League

Barca and Bayern in for Koscielny

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Both Bayern Munich and Barcelona are interested in signing Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny, according to his agent. Koscielny, 27, joined the Gunners in 2010 from Lorient and signed a new five-year contract worth £75,000-a-week last year. The Frenchman is rated at around £20 million with Barcelona and Bayern reportedly making enquiries for Koscielny. The defender’s
Monday, 17th June 2013, Filed as European, Premier League

Arsenal in pole position for Higuain

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Arsenal have jumped to the top of queue in the race for Gonzalo Higuain after Juventus turned their attentions elsewhere. The Serie A champions are refusing to up their bid for the striker and have therefore turned their attentions to his fellow countrymen Carlos Tevez – who they see as a cheaper alternative – as
Monday, 17th June 2013, Filed as European, Premier League
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