Platini pledges to fight poaching of minors (Reuters)
UEFA President Michel Platini hasvowed to combat under-age player transfers after Serie A sideReggina complained about Chelsea’s alleged pursuit of one oftheir juniors.
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Celtic cut Rangers’ lead to a point with 2-0 win at Hibs (Reuters)
Defender Lee Naylor scored hisfirst goal for Celtic and substitute Georgios Samaras headed thesecond in a 2-0 win at Hibernian in the Scottish Premier Leagueon Saturday.
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Sheringham to end playing career when season ends (Reuters)
Former England striker TeddySheringham announced on Saturday that he will end his 26-yearplaying career at the end of the season.
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Sheringham to retire at end of season (AFP)
Former Manchester United and England striker Teddy Sheringham will retire at the end of the season.
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Beckham fails to inspire LA Galaxy to win (AFP)
Footballing superstar David Beckham failed to inspire his Los Angeles Galaxy team to victory here Saturday, with his side losing in a penalty shootout to K-League side FC Seoul.
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Serie A club Cagliari deducted three points (Reuters)
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Beckham on scoresheet but Galaxy lose (Reuters)
David Beckham scored from the penalty spot but his LA Galaxy side were beaten 2-1 in a shootout by FC Seoul after a 1-1 draw in a friendly on Saturday.
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Valencia’s woes continue as Banega fails alcohol test (Reuters)
Valencia’s turbulent season tookanother twist when the club said on Monday that Argentinemidfielder Ever Banega had failed a roadside alcohol test.
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Aston Villa's Davies set for lengthy lay-off (AFP)
Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies faces several months on the sidelines after rupturing an Achiless tendon during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Struggling Reggina sack Ulivieri (Reuters)
Reggina have sacked coach RenzoUlivieri and replaced him with their former academy trainerNevio Orlandi, the Serie A strugglers said on Monday.
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