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Barcelona's Cameroonian forward Samuel Eto'o takes part in his first team training session after the summer break in Barcelona. Eto'o has been given the green light to negotiate his exit from the club, Spanish media reported on Saturday.(AFP/Josep Lago)

Unwanted Eto'o on verge of Barcelona exit - reports

AFP - Sat Jul 19, 4:45 PM ET

MADRID (AFP) - Unsettled Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has been given the green light to negotiate his exit from the club, Spanish media reported on Saturday.

  • Sir Alex Ferguson, seen here in May 2008, warned Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy he faces 'embarrassment' for reporting Manchester United to the Premier League on the basis of quotes in an English newspaper suggesting that the Old Trafford manager was directly courting Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)
    Fergie hits out at Levy over Berbatov, defends Rooney AFP - Sat Jul 19, 2:11 PM ET

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson warned Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy he faces 'embarrassment' for reporting Manchester United to the Premier League on the basis of quotes in an English newspaper suggesting that the Old Trafford manager was directly courting Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov.

  • AC Milan dismissed reports that their Brazilian star Kaka, seen here in March 2008, is set to move to Premier League side Chelsea on a world-record transfer worth 80 million pounds.(AFP/File/Andreas Solaro)
    Kaka's not for sale, insist AC Milan AFP - Sat Jul 19, 10:57 AM ET

    LONDON (AFP) - AC Milan on Saturday dismissed reports that their Brazilian star Kaka is set to move to Premier League side Chelsea on a world-record transfer worth 80 million pounds.

  • Real Madrid will continue to try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, seen here in June 2008, from Manchester United, Spanish media reported one day after United coach Alex Ferguson said the Portuguese winger was staying put.(AFP/File/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)
    Real Madrid will insist on Ronaldo transfer AFP - Sat Jul 19, 10:31 AM ET

    MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid will continue to try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, Spanish media reported Saturday one day after United coach Sir Alex Ferguson said the Portuguese winger was staying put.

  • Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, seen here in April 2008, said Saturday he expected to see striker Emmanuel Adebayor, subject of transfer speculation over the summer break, report for Monday training.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)
    Wenger expects Adebayor at training AFP - Sat Jul 19, 3:57 PM ET

    LONDON (AFP) - Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger said Saturday he expected to see striker Emmanuel Adebayor, subject of transfer speculation over the summer break, report for Monday training.

  • Sevilla's Brazilian-born striker Luis Fabiano, the Primera Liga's second top scorer with 24 goals last season, has extended his contract with the club until June 2011, the Spanish side said Saturday.(AFP/File/Nelson Almeida)
    Fabiano extends Sevilla contract until 2011 AFP - Sat Jul 19, 2:16 PM ET

    MADRID (AFP) - Sevilla's Brazilian-born striker Luis Fabiano, the Primera Liga's second top scorer with 24 goals last season, has extended his contract with the club until June 2011, the Spanish side said Saturday.

  • Czech and Arsenal midfield star Tomas Rosicky, seen here in January 2008, insisted he hopes to be recovered from a knee operation and playing again in September.(AFP/File/Glyn Kirk)
    Rosicky plans September comeback AFP - Sat Jul 19, 4:34 AM ET

    PRAGUE (AFP) - Czech and Arsenal midfield star Tomas Rosicky insisted Saturday he hopes to be recovered from a knee operation and playing again in September.

  • Luiz Felipe Scolari, seen here, may have been charged with restoring some King's Road swagger to Chelsea, but old habits clearly die hard for the Brazilian(AFP/File/Leon Neal)
    Deco impressed as old habits die hard for Scolari AFP - Fri Jul 18, 9:01 PM ET

    COBHAM, England (AFP) - Luiz Felipe Scolari may have been charged with restoring some King's Road swagger to Chelsea, but old habits clearly die hard for the Brazilian.

  • Al-Hilal of Sudan snatched a 3-2 win over Enyimba of Nigeria this weekend in a dramatic start to the group phase of the 2008 African Champions League.(CAF)
    Hilal snatch dramatic African Champions League triumph AFP - Sat Jul 19, 12:24 PM ET

    OMDURMAN, Sudan (AFP) - Al-Hilal of Sudan snatched a 3-2 win over Enyimba of Nigeria this weekend in a dramatic start to the group phase of the 2008 African Champions League.

  • Bayern Munich's international midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger , seen here in June 2008,on Friday said he was determined to sign a new deal with the German first division champions.(AFP/DDP/File)
    Schweinsteiger wants new Bayern contract AFP - Fri Jul 18, 1:19 PM ET

    MUNICH, Germany (AFP) - Bayern Munich's international midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday said he was determined to sign a new deal with the German first division champions.

  • Spanish players celebrate their 1-0 win at the end of the Euro 2008 final between Germany and Spain in the Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, June 29, 2008, the last day of the European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    Spain wins first major in 44 years AP - Mon Jun 30, 5:04 AM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - Spain, European champion.

  • Milan's Ronaldinho excited to play with Kaka Reuters - Thu Jul 17, 4:45 PM ET

    MILAN (Reuters) - Brazil forward Ronaldinho said he was mostly looking forward to teaming up again with compatriot Kaka as he was unveiled as an AC Milan player on Thursday.

  • US star Wambach carried off field with leg injury AP - Wed Jul 16, 11:34 PM ET

    SAN DIEGO - Leading scorer Abby Wambach was carted off the field on a stretcher with an apparent left leg injury in the first half of the U.S. women's match against Brazil on Wednesday night.

  • Spain's Fernando Torres, 2nd right, holds the trophy after the Euro 2008 final between Germany and Spain in the Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, June 29, 2008, the last day of the European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. Spain defeated Germany 1-0, Torres scoring the only goal. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
    Spain nicks Germany 1-0 in European Championship AP - Sun Jun 29, 10:52 PM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - A championship 44 years in the waiting is worth a special celebration. Spain made sure it didn't disappoint any of its fans Sunday night, both during its 1-0 victory over Germany to win the European Championship, and after it.

  • Chelea's owner Roman Abramovich (R) celebrates after his team defeated Manchester City in their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London in this file photo from October 27, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
    Sports clubs are the new must-have for commodity barons Reuters - Wed Jul 16, 9:16 PM ET

    LONDON (Reuters) - You're a billionaire with a fortune built on soaring commodity prices and can buy anything your heart desires. So what's it to be?

  • Former US soccer captain Claudio Reyna retires AP - Wed Jul 16, 5:17 PM ET

    NEWARK, N.J. - Former U.S. national team captain Claudio Reyna retired Wednesday, less than two seasons after returning from Europe to join Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls.

  • Spanish soccer players celebrate their first goal during the semifinal between Russia and Spain at the Ernst Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria abd Switzerland. Spain defeated Russia 3-0. (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillierion)
    Spain beats Russia 3-0 to reach final AP - Fri Jun 27, 12:07 AM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - Spain scored three second-half goals Thursday to beat Russia 3-0 and reach the European Championship final, giving the team a chance to shed its status as one of soccer's biggest underachievers.

  • New York Red Bulls player Claudio Reyna answers questions during a media day for the Major League Soccer club in New York March 25, 2008. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
    Former U.S skipper Reyna to retire Reuters - Tue Jul 15, 8:32 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former United States captain Claudio Reyna is to announce his retirement after struggling with injuries in Major League Soccer this season.

  • Barcelona's Ronaldinho, from Brazil, enters in his car after a meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, July 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
    Brazilian star Ronaldinho transfers to AC Milan AP - Tue Jul 15, 7:05 PM ET

    MILAN, Italy - Ronaldinho transferred to AC Milan late Tuesday, leaving FC Barcelona after the club's new coach declared the team would plan for next season without the Brazilian playmaker.

  • Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates his side's 3-2 win at the end of the semifinal match between Germany and Turkey in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
    Germany beats Turkey in 90th minute to reach final AP - Wed Jun 25, 5:59 PM ET

    BASEL, Switzerland - Philipp Lahm ended Turkey's storybook run in the European Championship on Wednesday with a late goal in a 3-2 semifinal victory that kept Germany on target for a record fourth title.

  • Defender quits to train for priesthood Reuters - Tue Jul 15, 3:08 PM ET

    BOSTON (Reuters) - A defender in Major League Soccer has quit his team to train for the priesthood in the Catholic Church.

  • In this March 25, 2008 photo, New England Revolution defender Chase Hilgenbrinck (25) stands with head coach Steve Nicol during soccer practice at the team's media day in Foxborough, Mass. Hilgenbrinck, 26, announced his retirement from professional soccer Monday, July 14, 2008, to enter a Maryland seminary for training to become a Roman Catholic priest. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
    Pro soccer player retires to enter priesthood AP - Mon Jul 14, 9:27 PM ET

    BOSTON - When he was playing professional soccer in Chile, Chase Hilgenbrinck would seek comfort in the churches to satisfy his spiritual needs and remind him of childhood Sundays spent at Holy Trinity in his hometown of Bloomington, Ill.

  • Spain's Iker Casillas saves a penalty kicked by Italy's Daniele De Rossi during a penalty during the quarterfinal match between Spain and Italy in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. Spain defeated Italy 4-2 on penalties, following a 0-0 draw. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
    Spain takes step to lose underachiever tag AP - Mon Jun 23, 8:56 AM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - Spain took a big step toward shedding its underachiever reputation — against World Cup champion Italy, no less.

  • Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham smiles after scoring a goal against the New England Revolution during the second half of a soccer game, Friday, July 4, 2008, in Carson, Calif. The Revolution won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
    Beckham, Donovan headline All-Star roster AP - Thu Jul 10, 1:56 PM ET

    TORONTO - Los Angeles Galaxy stars David Beckham and Landon Donovan headlined the roster for the MLS All-Star Game, which will be played July 24 in Toronto against the English Premier League club West Ham United.

  • U.S. Eddie Lewis, center, scores past Barbados goalkeeper Alvin Rouse, right, as Paul Ifill looks on during a 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Bridgetown, Barbados, Sunday, June 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
    US moves to regional semis of World Cup qualifying AP - Sun Jun 22, 7:32 PM ET

    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - After routing Barbados at home, the United States managed only a slim victory on the road.

  • Soccer gambling ring bust in Asia seizes $16M AP - Thu Jul 10, 8:31 AM ET

    PARIS - Interpol says police across Asia arrested 1,300 people and seized more than $16 million in an operation to break up illegal football gambling networks.

  • Russia's Andrei Arshavin, foregound, and Russia's Dmitri Torbinski celebrate after Arshavin scored his side's 3rd goal during the quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Russia in Basel, Switzerland, Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. Russia defeated Netherlands 3-1. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
    Russia tops Netherlands in extra time, earns semis AP - Sun Jun 22, 4:32 AM ET

    BASEL, Switzerland - Russia scored two goals in extra time Saturday to advance to the semifinals of the European Championship with a 3-1 upset win over the Netherlands.

  • Turkey's Rustu Recber, left, saves a penalty kicked by Croatia's Mladen Petric, right,during the shootout phase of the quarterfinal match between Croatia and Turkey in Vienna, Austria, Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland.Turkey defeated Croatia 3 penalties to 1 in the final penalty shoot out. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
    Turkey reaches Euro 2008 semifinals in shootout AP - Sat Jun 21, 6:40 AM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - Turkey taught the European Championship another lesson in fortitude Friday night to advance to the semifinals with a 3-1 shootout victory over Croatia.

  • Ballack to start against Spain AP - Sun Jun 29, 2:09 PM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - Germany captain Michael Ballack passed a late fitness test Sunday and was in the starting lineup for the European Championship final against Spain.

  • Germany's Michael Ballack leaves the team bus on the arrival of the national soccer team of Germany in Vienna, Saturday, June 28, 2008. Germany faces Spain in the final at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
    Ballack may miss Euro 2008 final AP - Sat Jun 28, 1:32 PM ET

    VIENNA, Austria - Germany captain Michael Ballack missed his team's last practice Saturday because of a calf injury, putting him in doubt for Sunday's European Championship final against Spain.

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