Villas-Boas affirms Tottenham commitment Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has underlined his commitment to the club amid rumours about a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Villas-Boas, who took over at White Hart Lane in July 2012, guided them to a fifth-place finish in the Premier League in his first season in charge.
Spurs narrowly missed out on a place in the UEFA Champions League but despite that failure, the Portuguese was reportedly high on PSG's list of targets to replace the outgoing Carlo Ancelotti.
However, Laurent Blanc now looks set to take charge of the Ligue 1 champions and Villas-Boas, who has a good relationship with PSG president Nass
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Category: News Views: 1065 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:54
Nangis hints at Spurs and Everton links Caen striker Lenny Nangis has dropped hints that he would like to sign for Everton or Tottenham as speculation around the player continues.
The France Under-19 international has generated interest following a successful season with Ligue 2 side Caen which saw him score one goal in eight appearances.
"I am very happy with my form so far and I am looking forward to the Under-19 tournament in Lithuania," he said.
"There are English clubs interested and also top French clubs, but I am very happy at Caen at the moment.
"Everton and Tottenham are top teams who make your head turn, but I need to focus on
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Category: News Views: 1030 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:53
Arsenal and Juventus in mix for Higuain, says father Gonzalo Higuain's father has confirmed that Juventus are vying with Arsenal for the Real Madrid striker's signature.
It had been reported that the Premier League outfit had agreed terms with the 25-year-old, with manager Arsene Wenger eager to boost his forward line ahead of the new season.
However, Jorge Higuain admitted that the Serie A club are not out of the running and that Real will have the final say on the Argentinian's future.
"Real Madrid will make the final decision," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Category: News Views: 1092 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:52
Millwall legend Harris to return as coach Millwall have signed goalkeeper Stephen Bywater and announced the return of all-time leading goalscorer Neil Harris in a coaching capacity.
Bywater has signed a two-year deal with the Championship club, joining on a free transfer from Sheffield Wednesday, while Harris' return comes just days after he announced his retirement as a player.
The 35-year-old striker scored 138 goals for the London side, easily bypassing Teddy Sheringham's record of 111, but following repetitive injury woes he called time on his playing career on Friday.
However, Harris will not compeletely sever ties at the Den as new manager Steve Lomas has given him another job, hoping to replicate the forme
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Category: News Views: 953 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:50
Betis agree Verdu deal Real Betis have agreed a deal to sign Espanyol attacking midfielder Joan Verdu on a four-year contract.
Verdu was poised to become a free agent after revealing that he would not be extending his stay with Javier Aguirre's side.
The 30-year-old had been linked with Southampton and Olympiakos but has elected to stay in Spain and move to the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
A statement on the club's website read: "Real Betis has signed Joan Verdu for the next four seasons after he passed the medical examination."
Verdu now has the opportunity to play in the UEFA Europa League, for which Betis qualified afte
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Adams questions Rooney mentality Tony Adams has said that Wayne Rooney would not be able to adapt to life in London should he sign for Arsenal or Chelsea in the off-season.
Rooney has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after he reportedly handed in a transfer request towards the end of last season.
The England international is supposedly set for talks with the United hierarchy this week to discuss his future, with Arsene Wenger said to be keen on a move for the 27-year-old.
Chelsea are also reported to hold an interest in Rooney, but Adams, who spent his entire career with Arsenal, does not believe that the former Everton man would be abl
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Category: News Views: 832 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:48
China part ways with Camacho Coach Jose Antonio Camacho has been sacked by China, the country's football association announced on Monday.
The 58-year-old Spaniard has been in the role since 2011 and the decision comes after his side experienced a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Thailand in a friendly last week.
The statement from the Chinese Football Association, carried by state news agency Xinhua, said: "Having consulted with related parties and informed coach Camacho, the authority made a primary decision of terminating the cooperation with the Spaniard.
"Details are yet to be negotiated with Camacho and the seeking of his successor has been initiated."
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Category: News Views: 860 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:47
Alberto: I moved to Liverpool because of Rogers Luis Alberto's decision to sign for Liverpool was based on his faith in manager Brendan Rodgers.
The deal was confirmed on Saturday as the 20-year-old sealed a £6 million move to Anfield, calling time on his four-year stay at Sevilla.
And Alberto cited Rogers as one of the major influences in his decision to leave La Liga for the Premier League.
"I came to the club because of the manager," the versatile Spaniard told the club's official website. "I came here because of the style of football he plays.
Category: News Views: 769 Added: SkyDate: 24.06.2013 - 14:46
Balotelli ruled out of semi-final Mario Balotelli will not play in Italy's Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain after succumbing to a quadriceps injury.
Balotelli injured his left quad in Italy's 4-2 loss to Brazil on Saturday and has been ruled out of his team's semi-final, joining Andrea Pirlo and Riccardo Montolivo on the injured list, although the latter two could still prove their fitness for Thursday's game in Fortaleza.
The confirmation that Balotelli will not play against Spain will be a big blow to Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli, who has started the 22-year-old AC Milan striker in all three group games at the Confederations Cup.
Balotelli has scored two goals for the tournament, while his incredible back-heeled flick set up Emanuele Giaccherini's strike versus Br
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