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• Adriano hat-trick helps Flamengo win Rio derby 5-3

  RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Brazil striker Adriano scored a hat-trick to give national champions Flamengo a 5-3 win over Fluminense in a spectacular Carioca (Rio de Janeiro) championship derby on Sunday.

• Ayala reveals River wish

  Roberto Ayala has admitted that he would welcome the opportunity to return to River Plate next summer.

• Boselli move unlikely

  Mauro Boselli's agent has played down suggestions that the Argentine is set for a move to Birmingham.

• Bruce has Cabanas interest

  Sunderland chief Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in signing Paraguayan star Salvador Cabanas.

• Cabanas condition improves

  The doctor treating Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas has revealed the swelling on his brain has gone down.

• Cabanas critical after shooting

  Paraguay international Salvador Cabanas is in a critical condition after being shot in the head.

• Cabanas holds World Cup dream

  Salvador Cabanas is determined to make this summer's World Cup, despite recently being shot in the head.

• Crash horror for Buonanotte

  Diego Buonanotte is facing up to seven months on the sidelines after being involved in a car crash.

• Demichelis eye Bayern exit

  Argentine star Martin Demichelis has revealed his unhappiness with life at Bayern Munich.

• Latics face Ponce fight

  Velez Sarsfield have warned Wigan they will be reported to Fifa if they push through a deal for Waldo Ponce.

• Mancini wants Robinho stay

  Roberto Mancini insists he wants to keep Robinho at Manchester City amid widespread reports he is to move to Santos on loan.

• Robinho eyes permanent deal

  Robinho is hoping his move to Santos could become a permanent one.

• Robinho nearer City exit

  Robinho is a step nearer the Man City exit door, with Santos believing a loan deal is now '98 per cent concluded'.

• Sandro's Spurs switch stalls

  Sandro's proposed move to Tottenham looks to be off after Internacional stated he would not be leaving this month.

• Santos land Gunners target

  Santos have clinched the signing of starlet Zezinho, who was previously targeted by Arsenal.

• Santos want Robinho long-term

  Santos have confirmed they would prefer to take Manchester City's Robinho on an 18-month loan deal.

• Shakhtar seal Douglas coup

  Shakhtar Donetsk have swooped to sign Brazilian starlet Douglas Costa.

• Solano makes Us move

  Nolberto Solano has joined Colchester United, according to Peruvian club Universitario.

• Spurs close on Sandro

  Tottenham are close to making their first signing of the January transfer window having agreed terms with Sandro.

• Top Brazil strikers head home eyeing World Cup

  RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Ronaldo, Adriano, Fred and now Robinho, Brazil's four strikers at the 2006 World Cup, have returned home looking to revive their careers and earn a place at this year's finals in South Africa.

• Zaragoza plan Ponce raid

  Reports in Spain suggest Real Zaragoza are keen on Velez Sarsfield defender Waldo Ponce.

• Zaragoza strike Suazo deal

  Real Zaragoza have reached an agreement which will see Humberto Suazo join the club on loan.

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