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“We sell players we want to sell and there is absolutely no way Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving,” he said. “The boy has done fantastically well. He is developing as a professional, as a person and as a player. “He is happy here. He has a contract until 2010 and we are not interested in even thinking about [...]

A Uefa spokesman said: “We have not decided what will happen with Tottenham and whether they will receive a bye or play the fourth-placed team from Feyenoord’s group.” Feyenoord had originally been fined £81,000 and handed a suspended sentence to play two matches in an empty stadium. “This is a huge slap in the face for the [...]

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Barcelona remain interested in Arsenal captain Thierry Henry.The European champs almost prised Henry away from the Gunners earlier this year before the Frenchman committed himself to a new, long-term contract. The Daily Star says Barca president Joan Laporta hasn’t given up hope of convincing Henry to move to the [...]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has explained why he keeps his cheque-book closed more often than not. Wenger will depend this season on the continuing development of players like Theo Walcott, Gael Clichy, Johan Djourou and the ageing Cesc Fabregas - now all of 19 years of age - to [...]

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez can’t believe Norway have selected crocked wing-back John Arne Riise for their European Championship qualifying squad.“John is not ready to play for Norway,” said Benitez today. “The situation with John and Carra is the same. They are injured and I don’t believe it’s fair they should have to go with their [...]

Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder admits he hopes to add two more signings before Thursday’s deadline.With new signing Obafemi Martins set to make his debut today against Aston Villa, Roeder is hopeful of strengthening the squad further before Thursday’s transfer deadline. Roeder said: “Rome was not built in a [...]

Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder is convinced Emre will dominate the Premiership this season. Emre and his team-mates will run out at Aston Villa today looking to extend their unbeaten run to 13 games, and with the diminutive midfielder rapidly emerging as a crowd favourite. Roeder said: “He should be. [...]

Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes is convinced Chelsea aren’t as strong as last season.Ahead of today’s big clash, Hughes said: “I have seen Chelsea on a number of occasions and certainly feel the balance of their side is not quite what it was last year. “You have to be [...]

Middlesbrough have declared their interest in Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon. Boro revealed their interest after Spurs boss Martin Jol claimed the north London club had made a “final offer” of £10million for winger Stewart Downing, a sum disputed by the north east club who [...]