Ramos on Berba and Ronnie
Posted on March 27, 2008
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Juande Ramos has reaffirmed his determination to keep hold of Dimitar Berbatov, while expressing his interest in Barcelona’s Ronaldinho.
Berbatov’s future at White Hart Lane has been the subject of ongoing speculation this season, and it was rumoured Manchester United were close to making a January move for the Bulgarian international.
he 27-year-old opted to stay at White Hart Lane; however his agent - Emil Dantchev - recently stated that the Spurs star would consider an offer from Milan, if the Italian giants ever come in for him.
But Ramos is adamant that Tottenham will fight to keep hold of the in-demand Berbatov.
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Terry wants armband back
Posted on March 27, 2008
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John Terry has vowed to do everything he can to ensure that he is named as England’s captain on a full-time basis.
The Chelsea defender was installed as national skipper under previous boss Steve McClaren, but uncertainty continues to rein as to whether he will keep the job under Fabio Capello.
The Italian coach has made it clear that he intends to rotate the captaincy between a number of leading candidates before making a final decision once the World Cup qualifiers get underway in September.
Despite seeing Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand lead the team out in Capello’s first two games in charge, Terry insists that he is still the right man for the job and is determined to wrestle the armband back in the coming months.
Terry said,”“I want to keep that armband. I am really passionate about it.”
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Israel ban throws Chelsea´s Asian tour into doubt
Posted on March 27, 2008
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Premier League giants Chelsea announced a mini-Asian tour on Thursday but said they may have to cancel the Malaysian leg if their Israeli coach Avram Grant is not allowed into the country.
Malaysia doesn’t has good terms with Israel and their Citizen. Chelsea has to Israelis; Chelsea manager Avram Grant and the midfielder Tal Ben Haim.
Chelsea has decided that they wont go to Malaysia without these players. The Football Association of Malaysia told a press conference that tour organisers would raise the issue with the foreign ministry in order to obtain clearance for the pair.
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Ruben not Red yet
Posted on March 27, 2008
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Getafe star claims no contact with Liverpool
De la Red has impressed for Getafe after joining from Primera Liga rivals Real Madrid in August 2007 and the 22-year-old earned a call-up to the Spain squad for their 1-0 friendly win over Italy on Wednesday.
Da la Red believes that Livepool Manager Rafa Benitez has an eye on him and will get an offer from the Reds. There was rumors that Ruben will be a replacement of Xabi Alonso, who has fallen out of favour at Anfield at times this season.
Villarreal president Fernando Roig has admitted his side’s interest in Ruben de la Red of Getafe
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Sami Hyypia Looking Forward to Extend Contract with Liverpool
Posted on March 26, 2008
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Sami Hyypia looks likely to end the speculation surrounding his future by penning a new deal with Liverpool.
Hyypia’s contact is due to expire after the summers and there was uncertainty if Liverpool will extend his contract or not.
The veteran centre-back has been a revelation on Merseyside since being snapped up from Dutch side Willem II nine years ago and has made no secret of his desire to complete a decade of service for the club. Despite turning 34 in October, Hyypia has made 37 appearances for the Reds this season and shows no signs of letting his immaculate standards slip.
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