Rosell reveals Barca's Neymar battle

After claims that Neymar had a trial at Real Madrid at the age of 16, only to not be signed because of a €60,000 fee, Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has revealed that los Blancos fought until the end to sign the Brazilian superstar.

The Barca president, who was responsible for signing Neymar for €57 million (£50m), claimed that the Brazilian had already completed a medical for Madrid, and that the capital club were still trying to buy him even when he was penning his Blaugrana contract!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 12:00
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يا أمين عمان شغل الباص

#نقول_لامين_عمان الجديد عقل بلتاجي: المواصلات العامة هي عصب المدينة الحديثة. إذا أردنا أن تكون عمّان مدينة عادلة إجتماعيا يصل فيها كل الناس إلى أعمالهم ونشاطاتهم بكلفة معقولة، وإذا اردنا مدينة يتحرك فيها الإقتصاد، واذا اردنا عاصمة يتجول فيها الزائر والسائح بأمان، واذا اردنا أن نخفف من تلوث هوائنا، وإذا اردنا ترشيد تكلفة صيانة الشوارع، واذا اردنا أن نخفض فاتورة الطاقة، واذا اردنا أن نخفف على أعصاب المواطن.. فلا بد من اعطاء الأولوية لبناء نظام نقل عام منظم وحديث ومرن في عمّان.

نعم نتحدث عن استكمال مشروع الباص السريع، ولكن ايضا عن تحسين كل خطوط الباصات القائمة، وتفعيل مواقف الباصات، والالتزام بجداول منتظمة، ونشر خرائط واضحة لخطوط المواصلات، واطلاق خطوط للسرفيس.

نحتاج الى ثورة في مفهوم المواصلات العامة تجعل منها رمزا للمساواة في الفرص بين المواطنين في عمّان.

نحتاج الى "ثورة أرصفة" تنهي الواقع المخزي لتصميم الأرصفة في مدينتنا، لأن المشاة صغاراً وكباراً لهم حق التنقل الآمن في عمّان.

لذلك، فلنرفع اصواتنا معاً ونقول للأمين الجديد: نعم لمدينة عادلة نتحرك فيها بسهولة ونركب فيها معاً وسائل المواصلات العامة الحديثة المنظمة

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Agbonlahor feels One Direction fans’ wrath

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has incurred the wrath of One Direction fans all over the world after tackling Louis Tomlinson during a charity match.

The duo were taking part in a game at Celtic Park organised by Stiliyan Petrov when Agbonlahor clattered into the singer leaving him prone on the turf.

A visible shaken Tomlinson was later pictured being sick on the pitch with his fans taking to Twitter to castigate the Aston Villa frontman.

Monday, September 9, 2013 11:55
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Klose and Ronaldo become striker masters

Cristiano Ronaldo and Miroslav Klose etched their way into the record books on Friday after netting for their countries once again.

In Belfast, Ronaldo hit his first international hat-trick to surpass Eusebio’s record and become Portugal’s second highest goalscorer as Paulo Bento's men beat Northern Ireland 4-2 in a chaotic match.

The Real Madrid star has now scored 43 times for his country, and is just four goals behind Pauleta who is Portugal’s leading goalscorer.

Meanwhile, over in Munich, Klose’s 33rd minute strike, ensured he became Germany’s joint highest goalscorer.

The forward bagged his 68th international goal, in a 3-0 win over Austria, equalling Gerd Muller’s record.

Saturday, September 7, 2013 11:51

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Race to Rio continues as stars face World Cup qualifiers

The race to qualify for World Cup 2014 continues in earnest this weekend with many top stars in action for their countries.

The world’s most expensive footballer, Gareth Bale, should feature for Wales although Real Madrid’s newest recruit is highly unlikely to make it to Rio.

Another big summer signing Mesut Ozil is in action for Germany, who are closing in on qualification, while Manchester United new-boy Marouane Fellaini will face Scotland with Belgium.

Elsewhere expect to see Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action as club football takes a back seat this weekend.

Friday, 6 September 2013 11:50

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Man Utd fans demand answers after woeful transfer window

Deadline day ended in farce for Manchester United as late bids for Ander Herrera, Sami Khedira and Fabio Coentrao all failed dismally.

The Premier League champions did manage to sign Marouane Fellaini, but in order to complete a late move ended up over-paying for the Belgian international.

Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil, a player many fans believe would be perfect for Old Trafford joined Arsenal leaving angry supporters of the Red Devils demanding answers from the men in charge of United.

Wednesday, 4 September 2013 11:49

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Ozil arrives in eye-popping Arsenal deal

Arsenal proved to be the big winners on transfer deadline day by pulling off the biggest deal by signing Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid.

The Gunners sealed a £40 million deal for the Germany international late on Monday to smash their transfer record and thrill Gunners' fans who had called on manager Arsene Wenger to spend.

Ozil becomes the third most expensive signing in British football history as well as Arsenal’s highest earner in a simply eye-popping deal.
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Deadline day dominoes ready to topple

Arsene Wenger puts it as only he can: "It’s a little bit a domino game and maybe something will happen in the last 24 hours." We think it's fair to say something WILL happen on transfer deadline day.

With Gareth Bale having completed his world-record move to Real Madrid from Tottenham, the starter's pistol has truly been fired. 

Can Arsenal pick off Mesut Ozil and Angel Di Maria as Madrid look to recoup some funds? Will Manchester United join the race, or will they focus on Maroaune Fellaini and Ander Herrera? Could Luis Suarez finally get his move to Madrid?

Whatever happens, you can keep up-to-date with the latest rumors and confirmed deals on our LIVE blog and Done Deals section.
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عار على انسانيتنا

يبدو أن الانقسام حول ما يجري في سوريا، بين مؤيد للنظام السوري ومعارض له، ومؤيد للتدخل الخارجي ومعارض له، قد جعلنا ننسى أن السؤال اليوم يدور حول أهم قيمة في الوجود: إما أن تكون إنساناً أو لا تكون

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Premier League revs up for Demolition Derbies

The Premier League season is only two games old, but two of the top flight's biggest games are already upon us on Sunday.

Off the back of a pair of victories, Liverpool renew their storied rivalry with reigning champions Manchester United, who could be without Wayne Rooney due to a head injury.

The clash at Anfield is sure to be scintillating, but faces competition for game of the day from the north London derby.

A new-look Tottenham, who added Vlad Chiriches, Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen to their overhauled squad on Friday, take on an Arsenal side who have been buoyed by three convincing victories in all competitions after an opening day defeat to Aston Villa.

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