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Friday, 08 August 2008

Olyroos notch first-up draw in Beijing  

Australia's Ruben Zadkovich | AAP

7/08/2008 9:36:00 PM. The Olympics are underway, with Australia's Olyoos drawing 1-1 with Serbia in the first round of football action at the Beijing Games.

 

Chelsea make $43m Robinho bid  

Robinho | soccerfanbase.com

2 hours 10 minutes ago. English Premier League giants Chelsea have confirmed they had made a bid for Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho, believed to be worth around $43 million.

Chelsea Football Club can confirm we have made an offer to Real Madrid today for the transfer of Robinho... Chelsea club statement

 

Hammers release Ljungberg  

Freddie Ljungberg | EPA

7/08/2008 7:18:00 AM. Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was released from his contract with West Ham today, a statement on the club's website confirmed.

I gave my all at West Ham and enjoyed my time there but the decision is the best for the both of us... Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg

 

Ronaldo staying at Man Utd... for now  

Cristiano Ronaldo | AAP

7/08/2008 7:08:00 AM. Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Portuguese newspaper that he will continue to play for Manchester United, but still wants to join Real Madrid.

 

Rooney to miss Premier League kick-off  

Wayne Rooney | AP

6/08/2008 10:06:00 AM. Wayne Rooney will miss the start of the Premier League season after contracting a virus during Manchester United's pre-season trip to Nigeria, manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed today.

It's a virus he picked up in Nigeria and it's not a nice one... Sir Alex Ferguson

 

Muscat to miss pre-season final  

Kevin Muscat | AAP

5/08/2008 10:00:00 AM. The Melbourne Victory will enter Wednesday night's A-League pre-season cup final without their fearless leader, Kevin Muscat.

At this stage, there's just no point taking any chances... Kevin Muscat

 

Robinho chasing Chelsea switch  

7/08/2008 7:23:00 AM. Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho has told the club he wants to join Chelsea, coached by his compatriot Luiz Felipe Scolari, a Spanish newspaper said today.

It is well noted we have shown interest. We have had discussions with Madrid over it and they are ongoing... Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon

 

Prentice, Moore cop A-League suspensions  

Craig Moore | AAP

7/08/2008 7:06:00 AM. Sydney midfielder Mitchell Prentice and Queensland defender Craig Moore will miss the start of the A-League season after both players were slapped with short term suspensions emanating from the pre season cup.

 

Ruud van Nistelrooy quits international football  

Netherlands | AP

6/08/2008 8:14:00 AM. Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced that he will retire from international football to concentrate on playing for Real Madrid, the Dutch football association KNVB said today.

I have no other choice... Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy

 

Olyroos feeling the heat... and loving it  

Graham Arnold | AAP

6/08/2008 7:57:00 AM. As far as China's heat and humidity goes, Olyroos coach Graham Arnold says bring it on.

As far as we're concerned the hotter and more humid the better... Olyroos coach Graham Arnold

 

Victory set sights on... victory  

Mlebourne Victory | AAP

6/08/2008 7:21:00 AM. While few teams publicly admit they want to win a pre-season tournament, Melbourne Victory's players have made no secret taking out tomorrow night's A-League pre-season cup is a required target for the club.

I think it is very important... Ernie Merrick

 
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