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  • Steve Nash Prefers Money to Championship Promises

    The overall perception of Steve Nash and the free agency period is that he’s willing to give up on a lot of money in order to win a title ring. Well, guess again. Nash is probably going to have to take a pay cut from the $11.7 million he made last season, but he’s not planning on making too much of a trim.

  • Didier Drogba – A Surprise Move to Barcelona in the Works

    Instead of being one of the highest paid players in the world in China, Didier Drogba might opt to stay in Europe and play for Barcelona, if certain Spanish rumors are to be believed. Money or no money, European Champions or no, it’s hard to turn down an offer from Barca.

  • Manchester City? Falcao? No Way, Say Atletico Madrid

    The Premier League champions and the richest club in the world, Manchester City, have yet to make any big signings this summer. Another one of their targets, Falcao from Atletico Madrid, is not for sale to anyone this summer, according to the Spanish club.

  • Tottenham – Andre Villas Boas Situation, Where Does it Stand

    Still no new manager for Tottenham, who have completed the signing of Jan Vertonghen but have yet to find someone to replace Harry Redknapp. Andre Villas-Boas is the name most throw around, but the former Chelsea manager has quenched those rumors, saying they’re complete rubbish.

  • Lionel Messi – Not Enough Attractive Football in the World

    The best player in the world, Lionel Messi, isn’t watching too much of the Euro, doesn’t have anything to say about what Cristiano Ronaldo had to say about him and wishes more team were out there to play for goals and fun, instead of just thinking about results and nothing else.

  • Barcelona Moves – Jordi Alba and Javi Martinez?

    Valencia’s left back Jordi Alba is currently busy with Spain’s effort in Euro 2012, but he just might have a new club to return to when the tournament is over, as Barcelona are getting closer and closer to complete a deal with his current club. Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao is also a Barca target according to certain sources.

  • Luuk de Jong – Next Big Signing for Newcastle?

    After finishing 5th, their best Premier League end-of-season position in 8 years, Newcastle aren’t setteling for the squad they have, looking to bring in young Dutch striker, Luuk de Jong, Twente’s leading scorer in 2011-2012.

  • Daniele De Rossi – The Draw of the Premier League

    After being courted by Manchester United and most recently Manchester City, the combination with the up and coming Euro 2012 match against England has gotten Daniele De Rossi of Roma & Italy to talk a little bit about what might be his future move to the English Premier League.

  • Chelsea’s New Wonderkid, Charly Musonda?

    Chelsea keep on cultivating their Belgian colony at Stamford Bridge. The latest catch? Charly Musonda, a 16 year old ‘wonderkid’ who people in Belgium often compare as the next Eden Hazard, now also a Chelsea player, although Hazard is barely out of his teenage years

  • Luka Modric – Tottenham Out, Spanish La Liga in?

    Every summer and it’s the same thing – Luka Modric is tempted by offers to lure him away from Tottenham. This year, this summer, as always, seems to be the year the Croatian midfielder leaves Spurs for a bigger club. All fingers are pointing at Spain this time, with Real Madrid as the obvious choice.