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    PREMIER LEAGUE: MAN-U’S GIGGS EXTENDS STAY IN OLD TRAFFORD October 16, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford until at least June 2009. The Manchester United midfielder’s deal was due to expire at the end of the current season, but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced the veteran can continue to perform at

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    SOCCER: CHELSEA’S BALLACK STILL FEW WEEKS AWAY TO RETURN October 16, 2007

    (SomaliNet) According to Germany team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt Michael Ballack is still "a few weeks" away from returning to training. The Chelsea midfielder has been out of action since April with a persistent ankle problem but Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff had predicted t

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: ARSENAL’S ROSICKY MAY BE FINE IN THREE-FIVE MONTHS October 16, 2007

    (SomaliNet) According to Czech Republic team doctor Pavel Kolar, Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky can be clear of his injury woes in three to five months' time. The 27-year-old has been dogged by groin and hamstring injuries since joining the Gunners from Borussia Dortmund at the start of last s

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    PAKISTAN CRICKETERS NOT YET ASKED TO SEND PLAYERS TO JAMAICA October 17, 2007

    (SomaliNet) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet received any request to send players or officials to testify at the inquest of former coach Bob Woolmer which began on Tuesday in Kingston, Jamaica. "We have got no request from the Kingston coroner or their police as yet to send anyone. Bu

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    RUGBY WORLD CUP: SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCES UNCHANGED LINE-UP TO FACE ENGLAND October 18, 2007

    (SomaliNet) In the Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday, South Africa have announced an unchanged line-up to face England. Boks coach Jake White has no new injury worries for the big one in Paris and elected to stay with the XV that hammered Argentina 37-13 in their semi-fina

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: CHELSEA STRIKER -DROGBA WANTS TO QUIT "BROKEN" CLUB October 18, 2007

    (SomaliNet) Didier Drogba, Chelsea striker has been quoted as saying that he wants to leave the club. But under the terms of the agreement, shareholders can only sell to a list of permitted persons until April 2009, while board member will have first option over any shares until October 2012.

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: ARSENAL'S BOARD REACHES 'LOCK-DOWN' AGREEMENT ON RANKS October 18, 2007

    (SomaliNet) As they attempt to ward off a hostile takeover from Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov, aided by former vice-chairman David Dein, Arsenal's board have reached a 'lock-down' agreement. The shareholders, under the terms of the agreement, can only sell to a list of permitted persons until A

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: BIRMINGHAM MANAGER LINKED WITH BOLTON October 18, 2007

    (SomaliNet) In the search for a coach to replace Sammy Lee, Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has emerged as a target for Bolton. According to news sources, The Trotters are reportedly said to have approached the Birmingham to ask permission to hold talks with Bruce. However, it's believed the

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    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: CHAMPIONS MILAN TO APPEAL OVER KEEPER BAN October 18, 2007

    (SomaliNet) As a punishment for breaching UEFA's "principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship" for his theatrics after being hit by a Celtic fan in the Champions League encounter at Parkhead earlier this month, AC Milan goalkeeper Dida has been banned for two Champions League games European c

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    PREMIER LEAGUE: GUNNERS’ KEEPER FRUSTRATED AT BEING LEFT OUT OF THE TEAM October 23, 2007

    (SomaliNet) In frustration at being left out of the team, Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has launched another tirade on the Gunner’s manager Arsene Wenger. The Germany international criticised both club rival Manuel Almunia and manager Arsene Wenger, who he claims has humiliated him. "It'

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