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Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, pictured in May 2009, ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, pictured in May 2009, is taking part in a property venture, backed by rich Middle Eastern investors, that intends buying cheap European real estate, a report here said on Saturday. Photo:Leon Neal/AFP

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after their ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:37:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after their victory over FC Porto in a Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal in this file photo. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Paulo Duarte

Michael Owen has joined champions Manchester United on a two-year ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:03:00 GMT

(AFP) - Michael Owen has joined champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker. Photo:Glyn Kirk/AFP

Michael Owen has joined champions Manchester United on a two-year ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:03:00 GMT

(AFP) - Michael Owen has joined champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker. Photo:Olly Greenwood/AFP

Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish, seen here in April 2009, is ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:50:00 GMT

(AFP) - Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish, seen here in April 2009, is returning to Anfield to take up a role in their academy and become a global ambassador for the club, the Premier League side announced Friday. Photo:Paul Ellis/AFP

Footballer Michael Owen, left, leaves the Bridgewater Hospital ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:25:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Footballer Michael Owen, left, leaves the Bridgewater Hospital in Manchester, England, after attending a medical Friday, July 3, 2009. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jon Super

A move by Premier League champions Manchester United to sign ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - A move by Premier League champions Manchester United to sign England striker Michael Owen, seen here in April 2009, on a surprise free transfer deal is nearing completion. Photo:Glyn Kirk/AFP

Premier League champions Manchester United's move to sign England ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - Premier League champions Manchester United's move to sign England striker Michael Owen, seen here in action in April 2009, on a surprise free transfer deal was nearing completion on Friday. Photo:Olly Greenwood/AFP

British soccer player Michael Owen (L) leaves Bridgewater hospital ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - British soccer player Michael Owen (L) leaves Bridgewater hospital after undergoing a medical examination in Manchester, northern England July 3, 2009. Former European Footballer of the Year Owen may be on the verge of joining Manchester United from relegated Newcastle United, according to several British media reports on Friday.REUTERS/Stringer (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

The first Milan derby of the season will take place in Boston ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - The first Milan derby of the season will take place in Boston in the United States where Inter Milan and AC Milan will play a friendly on July 26. Photo:/AFP

A move by Premier League champions Manchester United to sign ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:24:00 GMT

(AFP) - A move by Premier League champions Manchester United to sign England striker Michael Owen, seen here in April, on a surprise free transfer deal is nearing completion. Photo:Glyn Kirk/AFP

Michael Owen, seen here in January 2009. Premier League champions ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:51:00 GMT

(AFP) - Michael Owen, seen here in January 2009. Premier League champions Manchester United are set to sign out-of-favour Owen on a surprise free transfer deal, according to reports in the press. Photo:Graham Stuart/AFP

Michael Owen, seen here in January 2009. Premier League champions ...

(AFP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:08:00 GMT

English Premier League side Wigan have signed Honduran international ...

(AFP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:46:00 GMT

(AFP) - English Premier League side Wigan have signed Honduran international midfielder Hendry Thomas, seen here in February 2009, on a three-year contract, subject to international clearance. Photo:Orlando Sierra/AFP

Manchester City's new signing Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz ...

(AFP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:57:00 GMT

(AFP) - Manchester City's new signing Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz (L) signs autographs for fans outside the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester. Photo:Neil Jones/AFP

Canadian defender David Edgar, seen here in April 2009, ensured ...

(AFP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:48:00 GMT

(AFP) - Canadian defender David Edgar, seen here in April 2009, ensured he would stay in the Premier League next season when he signed for newly-promoted Burnley from relegated giants Newcastle on Wednesday. Photo:Olly Greenwood/AFP

German World Cup finalist Dietmar Hamann, seen here in 2008, ...

(AFP) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:33:00 GMT

(AFP) - German World Cup finalist Dietmar Hamann, seen here in 2008, and former England internationals Darius Vassell and Danny Mills were among four players released by bigspending Manchester City on Wednesday. Photo:Paul Ellis/AFP

Manchester City's new signing Roque Santa Cruz signs autographs ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester City's new signing Roque Santa Cruz signs autographs for supporters after a news conference at the English Premier League club's Eastland stadium in Manchester, northern England, July 1, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Manchester City's new signing Roque Santa Cruz poses with a ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester City's new signing Roque Santa Cruz poses with a supporter's baby after a news conference at the English Premier League club's Eastland stadium in Manchester, northern England, July 1, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Manchester City's new signing Roque Santa Cruz (R) answers questions ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester City's new signing Roque Santa Cruz (R) answers questions as manager Mark Hughes listens during a news conference at the English Premier League club's Eastland stadium in Manchester, northern England, July 1, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Manchester United said on Tuesday they have signed Ecuadorean ...

(AFP) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:49:00 GMT

(AFP) - Manchester United said on Tuesday they have signed Ecuadorean football player Antonio Valencia, seen here in March 2009, on a four-year contract for a fee believed to be in the region of 16 million pounds (22 million dollars). Photo:Rodrigo Buendia/AFP

Chelsea announced on Monday they'd appealed against the bans ...

(AFP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea announced on Monday they'd appealed against the bans handed out to striker Didier Drogba, seen here, and defender Jose Bosingwa by European football's governing body UEFA earlier this month. Photo:Issouf Sanogo/AFP

Arsenal's Fran Merida (right) vies with Burnley's Graham Alexander ...

(AFP) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:02:00 GMT

(AFP) - Arsenal's Fran Merida (right) vies with Burnley's Graham Alexander during the Carling Cup quarter-final in Burnley, England in late 2008. Newly-promoted Premier League side Burnley have agreed a one-year contract extension with veteran defender Alexander. Photo:Andrew Yates/AFP

England's Fraizer Campbell (L) is shown a red card by Turkish ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - England's Fraizer Campbell (L) is shown a red card by Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir (R) after a second yellow card challenge, during their U21 European Championship semi-final soccer match against Sweden at Gamla Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, June 26, 2009. REUTERS/Darren Staples (SWEDEN SPORT SOCCER)

French international striker Djibril Cisse, then on loan at ...

(AFP) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:17:00 GMT

(AFP) - French international striker Djibril Cisse, then on loan at Premier League side Sunderland, is pictured during their league game against Tottenham at The Stadium Of Light in Sunderland, north-east England, in March. Athens side Panathinaikos announced Friday that Cisse has signed a four-year contract with the Greek club. Photo:Andrew Yates/AFP

Ricardo Clark (L) reacts as referee Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ricardo Clark (L) reacts as referee Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay shows a red card to Michael Bradley (not in the picture) of the U.S during the Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER)

Trying to get a break in Europe is not easy for American footballers ...

(AFP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:44:00 GMT

(AFP) - Trying to get a break in Europe is not easy for American footballers and the hard work needed to earn respect has toughened up the national team, says Fulham's Clint Dempsey, seen here on June 18, 2009. Photo:Antonio Scorza/AFP

Chelsea Pensioners watch the Centre Court match between Maria ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea Pensioners watch the Centre Court match between Maria Sharapova of Russia and Gisela Dulko of Argentina at the Wimbledon tennis championships, in London June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT TENNIS)

Serbia's Nikola Petkovic (5) receives the red card from the ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Serbia's Nikola Petkovic (5) receives the red card from the referee as Sweden's Ola Toivonen is tended to by teammate Rasmus Elm (L) during their U21 European Championship soccer match at the Swedbank Arena in Malmo June 23, 2009. At center is Serbia's Jagos Vukovic (16). REUTERS/Scanpix/Pontus Lundahl (SWEDEN SPORT SOCCER) SWEDEN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SWEDEN

Italian champions' Inter Milan's Chilean international striker ...

(AFP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:53:00 GMT

(AFP) - Italian champions' Inter Milan's Chilean international striker Luis Jimenez, seen here in May 2008, was snapped up on loan by English Premier League side West Ham on Tuesday. Photo:Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

Promising English Under-20 international striker Daniel Sturridge, ...

(AFP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:44:00 GMT

(AFP) - Promising English Under-20 international striker Daniel Sturridge, seen here in 2008, is to sign for Chelsea from their English Premier League rivals Manchester City it was announced on Tuesday. Photo:Sascha Schuermann/AFP

English Premier League minnows Hull insist they are serious ...

(AFP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:27:00 GMT

(AFP) - English Premier League minnows Hull insist they are serious about trying to lure Newcastle striker Michael Owen, seen here in April 2009, to the club, according to reports. Photo:Olly Greenwood/AFP

A Setanta Sports cameraman works during the English Premier ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Setanta Sports cameraman works during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur at Hull, in this February 23, 2009 file photo. Irish sports broadcaster Setanta Sports has entered administration after failing to secure additional financing, administrator Deloitte said on June 23, 2009. Deloitte said the company will wind down its British operations and its British broadcasting output will go off air shortly, with the loss of about 200 jobs. Photo taken February 23, 2009. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER BUSINESS MEDIA) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Troubled Irish sports TV channel Setanta Sport has sacked 200 ...

(AFP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:42:00 GMT

(AFP) - Troubled Irish sports TV channel Setanta Sport has sacked 200 people and called in the administrators after it lost the rights to show English Premier League football, administrator Deloitte said Tuesday. Photo:/AFP

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (right) vies with Arsenal's ...

(AFP) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:50:00 GMT

(AFP) - Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (right) vies with Arsenal's Bacary Sagna at Old Trafford on May 16. Troubled sports broadcaster Setanta raced against the clock Friday to secure a rescue plan to avoid its 46 English Premier League matches for next season being auctioned off to rivals. Photo:Adrian Dennis/AFP

The English Premier League said Friday it had terminated its ...

(AFP) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:50:00 GMT

(AFP) - The English Premier League said Friday it had terminated its contract with troubled Irish broadcaster Setanta and would sell off the broadcaster's 46 live matches for the 2009-2010 season. Photo:/AFP

English Premier League giants Chelsea appealed on Monday against ...

(AFP) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:41:00 GMT

(AFP) - English Premier League giants Chelsea appealed on Monday against the punishments meted out last week by UEFA over the behaviour of Ivory Coast star striker Didier Drogba, seen here on June 04, 2009, and Portuguese international fullback Jose Bosingwa following the Champions League semi-final defeat by Barcelona last month Photo:Issouf Sanogo/AFP

Manchester United's Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez takes part ...

(AFP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - Manchester United's Argentinian striker Carlos Tevez takes part in a training session at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on May 26, the eve of the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United. Manchester City and Chelsea are leading the race to snap up Tevez, his advisor said Sunday. Photo:Carl de Souza/AFP

A surfer looks towards empty coal ships anchored off Australia's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:06:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A surfer looks towards empty coal ships anchored off Australia's east coast as they wait to enter Newcastle port June 20, 2009. Australia's opposition-dominated Senate aims to scuttle Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's plan for an emissions trading scheme from 2011, when it is bought before the senate next week. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA ENERGY POLITICS ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A bird floats past an industrial plant at Newcastle port on ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A bird floats past an industrial plant at Newcastle port on Australia's east coast that emits vapour from various buildings June 20, 2009. Australia's opposition-dominated Senate aims to scuttle Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's plan for an emissions trading scheme from 2011, when it is bought before the senate next week. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA ENERGY POLITICS ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Three Pelicans sit on a street light in Newcastle on Australia's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Three Pelicans sit on a street light in Newcastle on Australia's east coast June 20, 2009. Pelican's use their large distinctive bill to catch fish in their pouch which hangs underneath and can often be seen fishing with small teams of other Pelicans. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A coal train arrives at Newcastle port on Australia's east coast ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A coal train arrives at Newcastle port on Australia's east coast June 20, 2009. Australia's opposition-dominated Senate aims to scuttle Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's plan for an emissions trading scheme from 2011, when it is bought before the senate next week. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA ENERGY POLITICS ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS)

An empty coal ship anchors off Australia's east coast as it ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An empty coal ship anchors off Australia's east coast as it waits to enter Newcastle port June 20, 2009. Australia's opposition-dominated Senate aims to scuttle Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's plan for an emissions trading scheme from 2011, when it is bought before the senate next week. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA ENERGY POLITICS ENVIRONMENT)

Empty coal ships anchor off Australia's east coast as they wait ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Empty coal ships anchor off Australia's east coast as they wait their turn to enter Newcastle port June 20, 2009. Australia's opposition-dominated Senate aims to scuttle Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's plan for an emissions trading scheme from 2011, when it is bought before the senate next week. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA ENERGY POLITICS ENVIRONMENT)

Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is seen running with the ball ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is seen running with the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City in Manchester, northern England, in this May 10, 2009 file photo. Argentine forward Tevez is to leave Premier League champions Manchester United, the club said on Saturday. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is seen waving to the crowd ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is seen waving to the crowd after being substituted during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England in this May 16, 2009 file photo. Argentine forward Tevez is to leave Premier League champions Manchester United, the club said on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Photo taken May 16, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Files (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is seen leaving the pitch after ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Carlos Tevez is seen leaving the pitch after being substituted during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England in this May 16, 2009 file photo. Argentine forward Tevez is to leave Premier League champions Manchester United, the club said on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Photo taken May 16, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Files (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Referee Tony Chapron ( 2nd L) holds the red card for Italy's ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Referee Tony Chapron ( 2nd L) holds the red card for Italy's Mario Balotelli (sitting) after his foul against Sweden's Pontus Wernbloom (not in picture) during their U21 European Championship soccer match at Olympia stadium in Helsingborg June 19, 2009. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (SWEDEN SPORT SOCCER)

Portsmouth and England defender Glen Johnson pictured during ...

(AFP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:13:00 GMT

(AFP) - Portsmouth and England defender Glen Johnson pictured during a Premier League game against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, central England, February 2009. Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie revealed on Friday that Chelsea have matched Liverpool's 17.5 million pound bid for Johnson. Photo:Olly Greenwood/AFP

Australian palyers Tim Cahill (left) and Lucas Neill celebrate ...

(AFP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:36:00 GMT

(AFP) - Australian palyers Tim Cahill (left) and Lucas Neill celebrate after their side beat Japan in a 2010 World Cup Asian qualifier in Melbourne, June 17. Cahill has urged undecided striker Mark Viduka to return to the international fold to spearhead the Socceroos' World Cup bid in South Africa next year. Photo:William West/AFP