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• Amauri double sinks spirited Shamrock

  DUBLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - Juventus won their first competitive game under new coach Luigi Del Neri on Thursday, beating spirited Irish side Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League third-round qualifier.

• Bolton sign young Real Madrid defender

  LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Bolton Wanderers have signed left back Marcos Alonso from Real Madrid on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

• Burnley fan's DIY tour aims to tackle big four

  SINGAPORE, July 24 (Reuters) - Businessman John Banaszkiewicz was so fed up of the Premier League's top four teams claiming all the support in south east Asia that he decided to sponsor his beloved Burnley a trip to Singapore to boost their appeal.

• Campbell joins Newcastle on one-year deal

  LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Defender Sol Campbell has signed for Newcastle on a one-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

• Campbell joins Newcastle on one-year deal

  LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Defender Sol Campbell has signed for Newcastle on a one-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

• Chelsea defender Alex set to miss start of season

  LONDON, July 22 (Reuters) - Chelsea, who are already without goalkeeper Petr Cech, also look as if they will have centre back Alex sidelined for the start of the season.

• Chelsea's Drogba doubtful for season opener

  LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to miss next month's Community Shield clash with Manchester United and their Premier League opener after undergoing groin surgery which will rule him out for three weeks.

• Chelsea's Drogba doubtful for season opener

  LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is set to miss next month's Community Shield clash with Manchester United and their Premier League opener after undergoing groin surgery which will rule him out for three weeks.

• Da Silva wants first team role

  Paulo Da Silva is hoping to stay at Sunderland with a view to establishing himself as a regular in the side.

• Defender Vidic agrees new deal with Manchester United

  LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Defender Nemanja Vidic has agreed a new long-term deal with Manchester United, the club said on Friday.

• Defender Vidic agrees new deal with Manchester United

  LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Defender Nemanja Vidic has agreed a new long-term deal with Manchester United, the club said on Friday.

• Eduardo joins Ukrainian champions Shakhtar

  KIEV, July 21 (Reuters) - Croatia striker Eduardo has joined Shakhtar Donetsk from Arsenal on a four-year deal, the Ukrainian champions said on Wednesday.

• Essien scores on Chelsea return after seven months out

  LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Michael Essien scored the winner in his first Chelsea appearance since December in a 1-0 friendly win over Championship side Crystal Palace on Saturday.

• Europa League review - Thurs 29th July

  A review of Thursday's Europa League action involving Barclays Premier League clubs.

• Fabregas agonising between Arsenal and Barcelona

  BARCELONA, July 29 (Reuters) - Cesc Fabregas is torn between staying with Arsenal or moving back to Barcelona and has said he is still in real doubt over where his future lies.

• Fabregas agonising between Arsenal and Barcelona

  BARCELONA, July 29 (Reuters) - Cesc Fabregas is torn between staying with Arsenal or moving back to Barcelona and has said he is still in real doubt over where his future lies.

• Fabregas is going nowhere says Arsenal manager Wenger

  LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Arsenal have no intention of selling captain Cesc Fabregas manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday dismissing Barcelona's repeated approaches for the Spain midfielder as "transfer noise".

• Fabregas is going nowhere says Arsenal manager Wenger

  LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Arsenal have no intention of selling captain Cesc Fabregas manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday dismissing Barcelona's repeated approaches for the Spain midfielder as "transfer noise".

• Fantasy Premier League 10/11 opens

  Fantasy Premier League is back and it is bigger and better than ever.

• Ferguson finds new kids to continue legacy

  HOUSTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has achieved astonishing success with young players in the past and his current squad show signs of being another golden generation.

• Ferguson finds new kids to continue legacy

  HOUSTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has achieved astonishing success with young players in the past and his current squad show signs of being another golden generation.

• Friendly round-up - Thurs 29th July

  A review of Thursday's pre-season friendly action involving Barclays Premier League sides.

• Grant stands firm over Parker

  West Ham United manager Avram Grant says sought-after midfielder Scott Parker will remain his Hammers' heartbeat.

• Henry feasts on familiar foes before Spurs rally to win

  HARRISON, New Jersey, July 22 (Reuters) - Thierry Henry has scored more important goals during his career but few promised as much hope to a new legion of fans than his strike for the New York Red Bulls in a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

• Hernandez impresses Ferguson

  Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Javier Hernandez's pace could be a crucial weapon.

• Hodgson explains English absence

  Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson believes it would have been 'folly' to include England players against Rabotnicki.

• Hodgson omits England players

  Roy Hodgson has not included any England players in the squad to kick-off Liverpool's Europa League campaign.

• Hughes handed Fulham job

  Mark Hughes has been confirmed as Fulham's new manager after agreeing a two-year deal.

• Hughes poised to be named Fulham manager

  LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Mark Hughes, out of a job since leaving Manchester City last December, will be named as Premier League club Fulham's manager by the weekend, British newspapers reported on Thursday.

• Hughes poised to be named Fulham manager

  LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Mark Hughes, out of a job since leaving Manchester City last December, will be named as Premier League club Fulham's manager by the weekend, British newspapers reported on Thursday.

• Hughes succeeds Hodgson as Fulham manager

  LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Mark Hughes, out of a job since being sacked as Manchester City's boss last December, was named as Premier League club Fulham's new manager on Thursday.

• Hughes succeeds Hodgson as Fulham manager

  LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Mark Hughes, out of a job since being sacked as Manchester City's boss last December, was named as Premier League club Fulham's new manager on Thursday.

• Jol rejects Fulham interest, stays with Ajax

  ROTTERDAM, July 22 (Reuters) - Martin Jol will remain as coach of Ajax despite interest from English Premier League club Fulham, he said on the Dutch side's official website (www.ajax.nl) on Thursday.

• Jol rejects Fulham interest, stays with Ajax

  ROTTERDAM, July 22 (Reuters) - Martin Jol will remain as coach of Ajax despite interest from English Premier League club Fulham, he said on the Dutch side's official website (www.ajax.nl) on Thursday.

• Krul pens new Magpies deal

  Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

• Liverpool agree Insua fee with Fiorentina

  LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Liverpool left back Emiliano Insua was poised to join Italy's Fiorentina after the two clubs agreed a fee, the Premier League team said on Saturday.

• Liverpool agree to sign England's Joe Cole

  LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Midfielder Joe Cole was given the chance to rekindle his career on Monday when he joined Liverpool after being released by Chelsea in May.

• Macheda, Hernandez on target as Manchester Utd crush MLS

  HOUSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - Italian striker Federico Macheda struck twice and Mexican Javier Hernandez scored on his debut as Manchester United crushed the Major League Soccer All Stars 5-2 on Wednesday.

• Man City tie up deal for Lazio defender Kolarov

  LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Manchester City have continued their close-season spending spree with the signing of Serbian international defender Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

• Man City tie up deal for Lazio defender Kolarov

  LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Manchester City have continued their close-season spending spree with the signing of Serbian international defender Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

• Manchester United stunned by 10-man Kansas City

  NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - English Premier League club Manchester United suffered the first defeat on their pre-season North America tour when they were upset 2-1 by the 10-man Kansas City Wizards in Kansas City on Sunday.

• Mascherano wants out, Torres stays - Hodgson

  LIVERPOOL, England, July 27 (Reuters) - Javier Mascherano wants to leave Liverpool but Fernando Torres is likely to stay, the Premier League club's new manager Roy Hodgson said on Tuesday.

• Milner wants to leave Aston Villa, says O'Neill

  LONDON, July 22 (Reuters) - England midfielder James Milner wants to quit Aston Villa, manager Martin O'Neill said on Thursday.

• Newcastle lose defender Taylor for three months

  LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Newcastle United's preparations for their Premier League return have suffered a blow with defender Steven Taylor ruled out for three months following shoulder surgery.

• Ngog gives Hodgson winning start at Liverpool

  SKOPJE, July 29 (Reuters) - David Ngog struck a goal in each half to give Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson a successful start as his side won 2-0 at Rabotnicki Skopje in a Europa League third qualifying round, first-leg match on Thursday.

• Portsmouth end nightmare tour with drubbing in Washington

  WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - With scarcely any sleep, in sweltering heat and after losing their kit, Portsmouth ended a farcical North American pre-season tour on Saturday with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Major League Soccer's DC United.

• Premier League signs Magic Bus deal

  The Premier League will be a primary funding partner for the children's charity Magic Bus for the next three years.

• Riera joins Olympiakos on four-year deal

  ATHENS, July 23 (Reuters) - Spanish winger Albert Riera completed his move from Liverpool to Olympiakos Pireaus on Friday after passing a medical and signing a four-year contract with the Greek club.

• Riera joins Olympiakos on four-year deal

  ATHENS, July 23 (Reuters) - Spanish winger Albert Riera completed his move from Liverpool to Olympiakos Pireaus on Friday after passing a medical and signing a four-year contract with the Greek club.

• Scouts saved United millions on Hernandez - Ferguson

  HOUSTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Manchester United saved millions by signing Mexican striker Javier Hernandez before he shone at the World Cup, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

• Securing Fabregas will not be easy, Guardiola says

  BARCELONA, July 19 (Reuters) - Securing a deal with Arsenal for the transfer of Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas will not be easy, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

• South Korea's Lee happy at Bolton ... for now

  SEOUL, July 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's Lee Chung-yong has not considered leaving English Premier League club Bolton Wanderers to cash in on his impressive World Cup campaign but would like to play in the Champions League one day. The 22-year-old midfielder scored twice for his country as they reached the World Cup second round for the first time on foreign soil in South Africa and has been linked with a move across Lancashire as part of Liverpool's rebuilding programme.

• South Korea's Lee happy at Bolton ... for now

  SEOUL, July 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's Lee Chung-yong has not considered leaving English Premier League club Bolton Wanderers to cash in on his impressive World Cup campaign but would like to play in the Champions League one day. The 22-year-old midfielder scored twice for his country as they reached the World Cup second round for the first time on foreign soil in South Africa and has been linked with a move across Lancashire as part of Liverpool's rebuilding programme.

• Taylor injury blow

  Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.

• This could be my year, says Manchester United's Macheda

  HOUSTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United's teenage Italian striker Federico Macheda believes he can challenge the club's senior players for a first-team place this season and make a lasting impact on the Premier League.

• This could be my year, says Manchester United's Macheda

  HOUSTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Manchester United's teenage Italian striker Federico Macheda believes he can challenge the club's senior players for a first-team place this season and make a lasting impact on the Premier League.

• Tottenham ban vuvuzelas from White Hart Lane

  LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have banned vuvuzelas from their White Hart Lane ground saying the noisy plastic trumpets pose a risk to public safety.

• Tottenham held to 0-0 in North American tour opener

  SAN FRANCISCO, July 17 (Reuters) - English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were held to a scoreless draw by the San Jose Earthquakes in the opening match of their pre-season tour of the United States on Saturday.

• United's global appeal touches down in Houston

  HOUSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - Manchester United's status as a global brand has long been recognised but on Wednesday it was demonstrated in vivid fashion when more than 70,000 turned out to watch them play a pre-season friendly in Texas.

• United's global appeal touches down in Houston

  HOUSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - Manchester United's status as a global brand has long been recognised but on Wednesday it was demonstrated in vivid fashion when more than 70,000 turned out to watch them play a pre-season friendly in Texas.

• West Ham sign Barrera and Piquionne

  LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - West Ham United have signed Mexico international Pablo Barrera and Olympique Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne, the Premier League club said on Friday.

• Wigan bring in McArthur, let Bramble go

  LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Wigan Athletic have signed Scottish under-21 international James McArthur on a four-year deal from Hamilton Academical, the Premier League club said on Friday.

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