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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Tottenham Very Close to Joao Moutinho
The Portuguese international midfielder Joao Moutinho has been linked with a transfer to the Premier League all summer long after impressing for Portugal in Euro 2012, and it seems that Tottenham, poised to make more than one big signing on the last day of the transfer window, are quite close to signing him.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Chelsea Still Chasing Andre Schurrle
Getting three bids rejected isn’t enough, as Chelsea are still trying to land Andre Schurrle from Leverkusen despite seeing offers for the German winger getting refused time and time again this summer, but the looming transfer deadline is giving the European Champions an incentive to try again.
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Digby Ioane Dances to the Tune of George Michael’s Faith
In 2012, Digby Ioane probably took a step back from his fantastic title winning season with the Queensland Reds the previous year, winning the Super Rugby title before going on to the World Cup with Australia. But he can still entertain his Wallabies teammates like no one else can, giving quite a show by dancing to the catchy tune of ‘Faith’ by George Michael.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal Want Michael Essien
As the transfer deadline looms closer and closer, the deals get weirder and weirder, with more loans for desperate sides and players coming through. The next possible big one? Arsenal, looking for someone (they need more than just someone) to improve their defensive midfield, are looking into bringing in Michael Essien of Chelsea on loan.
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Pepe Reina Nearly Ruins it for Liverpool
Despite being recognized by many as one of the best goalkeepers in the game, Pepe Reina’s has a knack of performing one huge mistake from time to time. This time, it nearly cost Liverpool their place in the Europa League group stage, awkwardly fumlbing what should have been an easy stop, allowing Heats to score a goal at Anfield.
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Andre Parker Returns Punt 58 Yards in the Wrong Direction
By rule, a muffed punt cannot be returned or retreated. It didn’t stop Kent State’s Andre Parker from picking it up and running 58 yards… in the wrong direction, although it eventually didn’t count in the official stat numbers, as the Golden Flashes beat the Towson Tigers 41-21.
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Andres Iniesta, European Footballer of the Year, Not Messi or Ronaldo
For the first time since 2007, someone not called Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi wins the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, what was once the Ballon d’Or, won by Andres Iniesta of Barcelona for the 2011-2012 season.
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao – Back to Drug Testing Problems Again
While Floyd Mayweather has yet to pick an opponent or a date regarding his next fight, we can certainly see that his mouth is back in top shape, talking a little bit about his WWE appearance in the near future and also a bit about the prospect of fighting Manny Pacquiao.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Maicon Joining Manchester City
It’s still not completely official, but it seems Maicon will be leaving Inter and join his former manager, Roberto Mancini, at Manchester City, busy making a late spending spree through the transfer market and landing the very coveted Brazilian right back.