Sunderland, Arsenal agree Mannone fee Sunderland have moved on a couple of key signings ahead of the Premier League season, agreeing to a fee for Arsenal keeper Vito Mannone.
The Wearside club have also opened talks for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, who will reportedly cost the North-East club five million pounds.
But Mannone will definitely depart the Emirates - with Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski both ahead of him, and the club chasing the services of QPR's Julio Cesar - and will fill the absence left by the departing Simon Mignolet, who joined Liverpool recently.
The former Italy Under-21 representative will compete against Kieren Westw
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Suarez wary of Italy threat Uruguay star Luis Suarez says Italy are still a threat even without Mario Balotelli ahead of their Confederations Cup third-place play-off.
The AC Milan striker has been sent back to Italy after being ruled out of the tournament with an injury in the group stage defeat by hosts Brazil.
Italy missed the enigmatic attacker in their semi-final shoot-out loss to Spain on Thursday, but Suarez believes Cesare Prandelli's men have more than enough firepower in reserve to pose Uruguay problems.
"Even if they do not have Balotelli, there are a lot of players of the same quality, like (Sebastian) Giovinco," the Liverpool forward told Globoesporte.
Category: News Views: 1134 Added: SkyDate: 29.06.2013 - 12:26
Neymar urges Brazil to take risks Brazil maestro Neymar insists Spain will be favourites in the Confederations Cup final at the Maracana on Sunday.
Luiz Felipe Scolari's men have looked menacing throughout the tournament but will have to be at their best to defeat the reigning World Cup and European champions.
The 21-year-old vowed that while his team-mates have of the utmost respect for their Spanish opponents, they will not fall into the trap of defending against the world's number one ranked side.
"The Spain team is the best in the world. They are the favourites," Neymar said on Friday.
"But we have to play our own game respecting them, but also without letting them take control. We can't be afraid to take risks.
Category: News Views: 957 Added: SkyDate: 29.06.2013 - 12:25
Blatter plays down impact of Brazil protests FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists the governing body's reputation has been strengthened by the Confederations Cup.
The tournament has been marred by protests that have spread across the country with people dissatisfied at the lack of importance placed on public services by the Brazilian government.
While Blatter admitted he had sympathy for the protestors, he believes football is playing a positive role in helping to deal with the social unrest.
"FIFA has come out of this stronger, with our image enhanced. Football has played a positive part here and given emotion," Blatter said.
"Naturally the competition has been played now in a situation where there was definitely the social unrest with protests.
Category: News Views: 935 Added: SkyDate: 29.06.2013 - 12:23
Boselli leaves Wigan for Mexico Boselli spent three years at the DW Stadium, having joined from Estudiantes, and will move for an undisclosed fee.
He scored five times in 23 appearances for Wigan during a spell where he also spent time on loan at his former club, as well as Italian sides Genoa and Palermo.
On what was a busy day for new Wigan boss Owen Coyle in the transfer market, the club also confirmed the signing of Stephen Crainey and a new contract for veteran goalkeeper Mike Pollitt.
Crainey lists Celtic, Leeds and Blackpool among his former clubs and becomes Coyle's second signing for Wigan, after the Scottish boss clinched the signature of Chris M
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Category: News Views: 818 Added: SkyDate: 29.06.2013 - 12:22
