The Premier League's chief executive is optimistic English soccer will flourish despite rising club debts, economically pressed fans and the departure of its most famous player. Five of England's 72 lower league clubs faced serious financial problems in 2008-09, and the global economic crisis has increased the prospect of the top-tier clubs falling into financial distress as sponsors and…

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The 34-year-old has joined the Coppa Italia winners.

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Former Inter Milan striker JulioCruz has joined Lazio and has been included in their squad toface his previous side in the Italian Super Cup on Aug. 8, theSerie A club said in a statement on Friday.

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The striker who tweeted his annoyance at his chairman has issued a public apology for his words.

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The Nigerian has swapped the Premier League for the Bundesliga.

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