Ribery close to new Bayern contract Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that winger Franck Ribery is close to signing a new deal with the club.
Ribery has enjoyed great success since joining the Bundesliga outfit from Marseille in 2007, adding the UEFA Champions League to a list of honours including three German titles when Bayern overcame Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on May 25.
The France international had previously indicated that he wanted to finish his career at the Allianz Arena, and Rummenigge has now confirmed that the Bavarian giants are close to renewing the 30-year-old's contract.
"I can reveal that we have agreed terms in principle," he told Bild.
Category: News Views: 901 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 18:33
Pellegrini almost took charge at Barcelona Manchester City-bound Manuel Pellegrini has revealed he was almost hired by Barcelona instead of Pep Guardiola.
The La Liga champions went on to enjoy incredible success under the Spaniard – including winning two Champions League trophies – while Pellegrini spent a year in charge at Real Madrid before being ousted in favour of Jose Mourinho.
Pellegrini's reputation has grown since his move to Malaga in 2010 and ahead of his last game in charge of them against Tito Vilanova's Barca, the Chilean said the past few years could have turned out very differently for him and Guardiola.
"Before Pep Guardiola took charge of Barcelona, I was very close to signing," he told Television Nacional de Chile.
Category: News Views: 875 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 18:32
Puyol: I want to play until I am 40 The Spain international defender has missed the last two-and-a-half months with a knee problem, sparking rumours he may retire.
However, the 35-year-old has insisted his recovery is going well and he plans to be back representing the La Liga champions next season and beyond.
Puyol also reiterated his desire to see out his contract, which expires in 2016, and play until he reaches 40 years of age.
"My future is at Barca," he said.
Category: News Views: 865 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 02:29
Gervinho: I want to stay at Arsenal Arsenal forward Gervinho has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
After a disappointing season in which the Ivorian failed to establish himself as a regular starter at the Emirates Stadium, he has targeted an improvement in the next campaign.
As well as wanting to become a fixture Arsene Wenger's line-up, Gervinho also wants to remain at the club for some years to come.
"I have a contract until 2015 with Arsenal and I intend to honour it," he told Sky Sports.
"There is always speculation in the papers, but I am looking forward to a good holiday and to come back to Arsenal.
Category: News Views: 847 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 02:27
Falcao joins Monaco on five-year deal Radamel Falcao has joined Monaco, it has been confirmed.
The Colombian striker, who had been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid for some time, has agreed a five-year contract with the newly-promoted Ligue 1 side.
Monaco's president Dmitry Rybolovlev told the club's official website: "We are absolutely delighted that Radamel Falcao has accepted the challenge of coming to play for AS Monaco FC.
"We are proud to have secured one of the best players in the world and confident that he will help AS Monaco FC regain its rightful status."
The former Porto man is one of a string of signings made by big-spending Monaco since gaining promotion as they look to establish themselves in Ligue 1.
Category: News Views: 890 Added: SkyDate: 01.06.2013 - 02:24
Coupe de France: Bordeaux 3:2 Evian A late goal from Cheick Diabate sealed victory for Bordeaux in a dramatic Coupe de France final against Evian on Friday.
Diabate gave Bordeaux the lead late in the first half before missing a second-half penalty. Evian levelled matters through Yannick Sagbo before Henri Saivet restored Bordeaux's advantage.
Brice Dja Djede notched a second equaliser before Diabate stepped up again to score a dramatic late winner and clinch glory for Francis Gillot's men.
Bordeaux made five changes to the side which beat Evian in the last league fixture of the season. Carlos Henrique, Benoit Tremoulinas, Gregory Sertic, Jaroslav Plasil and Ludovic Obraniak came in for Marc Planus, Florian Marange, Andre Biyogo-Poko, Adbou Traore and Fahi
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Manchester City appointment to be made in next two weeks Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has confirmed a new manager should be appointed "in the next two weeks".
Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini has been heavily linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium as a replacement for Roberto Mancini, who was sacked after the club lost in the FA Cup final and failed to defend their Premier League crown.
While Al Mubarak indicated that a new boss should be in place sooner rather than later, he stopped short of naming any potential candidates.
"We're pretty much done," he told City's official website.
"We're very close. I expect to make an appointmen
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