Heitinga: 'It is a challenge for many titles'

The Dutchman John Heitinga, presented as new defense athletes Madrid for the next five seasons, said it faces "a great challenge" in the rojiblancos team, which arrives to win "many titles", and stated that it had decided to leave Ajax because he needed a "change".

"I'm very happy to dress rojiblancos, a great club with a great history and great fans." Those were the first words of footballer. "I've played 17 years in the Ajax very nice, but the time came in he needed a change. I have decided by the athletes because it is a great club, he stopped to speak my heart and I chose a club where I feel well, which can develop more and where I can win many titles, "valued.

"I just wanted to take the next step. It is a great challenge for me playing in a big club like athletes. I've played many years at Ajax and simply was time to make a change," recalled the defense of 24 years, international selection of his country and who can play center or right side.

For him, "the ideal" in his first season at the club would make a "good campaign and be able to win many titles." "The athlete has some very strong players. Last year we made a good year and has to give continuity," said Heitinga, who comes from Ajax, precisely the last rival rojiblancos in the Champions League.

"That game was in 1997 and Ajax won 2-3, but this is past. Now we have a very strong workforce. The Ajax is not going to the Champions League this campaign and the athletes themselves. My hope is to have a good competition here "He said.

He also was asked about his compatriot Rafael Van der Vaart, which is interested athletics Madrid. "I could not talk to him. I suppose right now is on vacation and he still would have to choose," said Heitinga, who stressed that media tip of Hamburg is "very good footballer," but he does not decide their destiny But "what has to choose him."(elmundo)

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Blatter would leave Real Madrid for Cristiano fichar

The president of Fifa, Josep Blatter, cree that Manchester United should allow chips to Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid, if that is the true desire of the player Portuguese.

"The important thing is to protect the footballer. If a player wants to play on another team, a solution must be found. If you're in a club in which he is not comfortable, then it is not good for either the player or the team. I'm always in favour of protecting the player, if you want to leave his team, we must leave, "said the president of Fifa after asking for the interest of Real Madrid in the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the interview with 'Sky News', Josep Blatter explained that since the Fifa are "trying to intervene in such cases", revising the regulations on transfers and allowing players to terminate their contracts if they have played fewer than ten percent of the matches during a season.

In addition, there are also items such as the 17 that allows a player between 23 and 28 years and who has been at least three seasons in the same club by leaving an amount to be decided by the highest body of soccer.

Thus, Blatter expressed his support for Cristiano Ronaldo in their desire to leave the Premier and end up in Spain. The Portuguese striker, who scored 42 goals last season with Manchester between English and Champions League, still has contract with United until 2012.

The president of Real Madrid, Ramon Calderon, already expressed last week in the same tone that Blatter noting that Cristiano Ronaldo would be the last to decide their future.(elmundo)

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Ronaldinho expects Barca him permission to go to the Games

The star of world football, the Brazilian Ronaldo de Assis, 'Ronaldinho Gaucho', expressed his desire to play with the Brazilian team for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and expressed his confidence to get the permission of Barcelona, who vetoed the player for this competition.

At a press conference given in Sao Paulo, before participating in a charity match in favour of charities that serve children with cancer, Ronaldinho He expressed confidence they can be integrated into the selection 'canarinha' which will play the Olympic soccer tournament in Beijing.

Ronaldinho said: "I am very positive and I do not think about anything other than a good thing. Just imagine me in doing good things the Games and winning the gold medal," unprecedented in the glorious history of Brazilian football.

On the release to play in the Olympic Games with the Brazilian team, as one of three players older than 23 years, next to zaguero Thiago Silva (Fluminense of Rio de Janeiro) and the Real Madrid striker Robinho, the businessman and brother Player also was optimistic.

The former footballer Assis said: "Life is so, but with a consensus would be easier. On the relationship we have with Barcelona, we are confident."

The call twice considered the best player in the world was a demand of the president of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF), Ricardo Teixeira, the selector Carlos Caetano Verri "Dunga '.

Convened by Dunga on Monday in the final roster that played in August in the Olympic football tournament, Barcelona on Tuesday released a communique on its website in which he will veto the participation of the player, protected by the rules of the FIF.

The Catalan team for next week quoted the player, although the CBF, through his spokesman, Rodrigo Paiva, said that the governing body of Brazilian football has not received official notification.

In a collective interview given at the headquarters of the Hebrew social club, Ronaldinho refused to comment on what his current weight, after appearing in recent days with some more kilos.

Assis, however, commented that his brother will have thirty days prior to the Games to "get fit" with the fitness coach of the Brazilian team, Paulo Paixao.

Ronaldinho stressed: "I will give special attention to my training and my preparation. My head is in the work he did with Professor Paixao, but only will I get the last details on Thursday."

"I have great confidence that I will get well to the Games and that's why I'm motivated for training. I stayed a long time without playing and I already have nostalgia. Therefore, my motivation is to train and I try not to think if someone is going to harm or prevent go to Beijing ", remarked.

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The agent of Wayne Rooney, punishable by 18 months of suspension

The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Association (FA) has punished Paul Stretford, the agent of Manchester United player Wayne Rooney, with an 18-month period of disqualification and a fine of 377,000 euros. He succeeded, irregularly shaped, the rights of the front in 2002.

Stretford was found guilty to breaching the rules of Fifa governing their profession. The officer was accused of having committed various misconduct, both in the way of protecting the interests of Rooney as his way of dealing with third parties. A commission of the FA considered "proven" seven of the nine charges filed against Stretford.

In turn, the representative gave questionable testimony to the British police. Asked how this had been done with the rights of Rooney. According to the FA, Stretford gave "false and / or misleading witness statements to the police and false and / or misleading testimony to the Crown Court from Warrington."

For all these reasons, joined an additional charge: having signed an eight-year contract with Rooney, six courses over the legal limit. For its part, has stated that Stretford will launch an appeal, immediately after describing the verdict as "a farce".

The suspension does not apply at the moment, it is still necessary to discuss the use of Stretford. In addition, the second half of his disqualification, nine months, did not bear fruit if we do not show other crimes against regulation.

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Torres: Benitez not let you breathe

Fernando Torres assured that the work of his coach at Liverpool, Rafael Benitez, and the help of the team's captain, Steven Gerrard, were decisive in their role last season, when they scored 33 goals.

The mark was consecrated as the best foreign debutant in the premier. Torres attributed part of the credit to Benitez: "There are days you think: 'God, this man does not let you breathe', sometimes not you realize that what you want is best," acknowledged in statements to the club's web British.

The Spanish assured that when a player is on a team where things go normally well, players tend to relax, "but was emphatic in saying that" we must never be conformist, "but we must try" to do our best possible every day. "

"With a team like Liverpool, you can not conformarte mark after 20 goals and say: 'Well, it is done', because after so many meter 20, Benitez is in the following training and stay on top of you all day, every week, "said Torres,

In addition, the striker showed his intention to "advance in life, without relaxation, without complacent", for which cree it is necessary "to have someone close" to tell you to continue working "tirelessly", because if not "is impossible".

The Spanish also had a word of thanks for the Liverpool captain, Gerrard, who admires "really", and believes that he knows "the pressure to which it is subjected every day, with everyone talking about him all day , In the dressing room, in the 'pubs' at the stadium. " "I've heard people say he should be stronger, have a stronger personality," lamented the striker.

Fernando Torres was also convinced that his captain is "a great example", and that those who, like Spanish, have been "in a similar situation," know "how difficult it is to handle." "I would like to be captain of a team someday, and Steve has taught me how to be a great leader", he clarified.(elmundo)

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Hleb new explosion Gunners

ALEX Hleb has stuck the boot in Arsène Wenger and Cesc Fabregas as he intensifies his campaign for quitting Arsenal. The Gunners star said that he had never agreed with the boss Wenger about his role and brands Fabregas' selfish '.

Hleb insisted: "My view of how to play different from the administrator."I said last season that he wanted to leave and I think it is quite upset about it. But ask him. You can prove she is happy to see me go. I do not know if I will be next season, but I prefer Barcelona. Is being negotiated, and hopefully will be decided very soon."

Arsenal are demanding £ 18million for the Belarusian, 27, who has two years remaining on his contract. The midfielder knows that will not receive a warm welcome from his colleagues in the pre-season training this week, especially after his pop to Fabregas.

He said: "When we got to scoring opportunities, Fabregas is much more selfish than me. Given the opportunity to shoot, he always goes for that - unlike me."

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Tell 'em you leave Frank

Inter Milan wants to tell Frank Lampard Big Phil Scolari: I do.

Scolari faces a nightmare start to his reign as Chelsea boss as the Italian giants step up their bid to attract lamps to San Siro. A high-level source told SunSport: "We will do whatever it takes to sign Lampard.

"José Mourinho has informed the president wants Lamps in the club by the time the players return on July 16. We are confident that will satisfy the desire of the coach."

Inter officials are using the same kind of guerrilla tactics Real Madrid have used in their efforts to capture Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. Lampard, 30, reported Chelsea for pre-season, but yesterday let alone one to one with the manager.

However, Scolari did call a team meeting in which he promised to bring trophies to the club next season. The former head of Portugal remains ready to maintain Lampard even if only for the midfielder last year of the agreement.

A meeting between the two is scheduled for tomorrow and Inter will apply pressure on the England man to request a transfer to Italy. As SunSport revealed on Monday, Inter opened negotiations with Chelsea by fax to £ 6.5million bid for lamps. They are willing to pay up to £ 9m. Lampard was listening yesterday as Scolari threw down the gauntlet to his players for next season.

A player revealed: "He says that respects what it has achieved, but it was a new future." He reminded us that we have the same goals and promised if we have worked well with him we want to win trophies next season. "(Source: the sun)

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Milan admit interest Drogba and Adebayor

Milan head coach Leonardo has admitted that the club are still interested in signing Premiership duo Emmanuel Adebayor and Didier Drogba.

The Rossoneri have made no secret of their intentions to sign a centre for world class forward this summer, several weeks ago and coach Carlo Ancelotti call Adebayor both Arsenal and Chelsea's Drogba in a four-man front list. Milan attempts to buy any of these two players has proved frustrating, and that had appeared last week that they had abandoned all hope.

However it was reported in the Italian press this morning that the Diavoli had reignited his interest in Adebayor, Leonardo and now admit that they still have an interest in Drogba. "It is no secret that we are interested in signing a forward and we are looking for candidates," the Brazilian told BBC Sport.

"Drogba is a good player and I like Adebayor. We are waiting for the right moment to make a move."

Leonardo also lamented the fact that Italian clubs do not have the financial power than their English and Spanish counterparts make. "We have to accept that the incomes of the top English and Spanish teams are greater than are found in Italy and it is very difficult for us to compete," he said.

"But we can offer other things. We have a first class for the players and a wonderful story."

Leonardo Milan represented as a player from 1997 to 2001 and from 2002 to 2003.

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Milan sign Ronaldinho?

Super agent and transfer consultant Milan, Ernesto Bronzetti, sure that Rossoneri sign Ronaldinho in late summer. The transfer saga has caused havoc and in the San Siro club have kept pounding at the Camp Nou door in an attempt to reach agreement and allow Ronaldinho to join them.

However, previous offers and negotiations have been scuppered, for various reasons, but continues to believe Bronzetti Adriano Galliani will pull the 'Dinho deal with the bag. "Milan is the amount of summer will surely be Ronaldinho. I am sure of this," Bronzetti told Sky Sport Italia.

Galliani always has been the first to play by ear and pull out all the stops when it comes to rolling and deal with the transfer market. The vice president will have to ensure that stumps up the cash because it is unlikely that Brazil will reach the cheap and not for Milan qualify for Champions League football could also cause a problem.

The Rossoneri are currently in strnegthening front of the new season in which its objectives are Scudetto and the Uefa Cup glory.

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Fernandez wants Lazio

Augusto Fernandez confessed that "it would be good to play with Carrizo", indicating that the move to Lazio could be on the cards for the Rio de la Plata man ...

Having already made two signings Argentine Juan Pablo Carrizo and Mauro Zarate, president of Lazio, Claudio LOTITO, fodder follows the Argentine market for reinforcements.

Reports suggest that the Biancocelesti have set their sights on Rio de la Plata the 22-year-old Augusto Fernandez, who is fresh from winning a championship Clausura.

In an interview with the Argentine newspaper Ole, the player went to the situation: "Lazio? Let's see. If I have to leave, he would prefer to play with peers who, like John Paul. If there are other Argentines, the better … "

Fernandez added: "Six months ago, when I had the chance to escape, I decided to wait because I wanted to win something. I made the right decision because I could just that. But if I have to leave, I will do as a champion."

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Roman Abramovich accused of corruption

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is alleged to have paid billions of dollars for protection and political favors in order to amass his fortune, according to The Times ...

Quoting one of 52 pages of the document Abramovich court battle with old mentor and fellow oligarch Boris Berezovsky, The Times asserts that the billionaire oligarchs higher pay so that he could of its shares in Russia's oil and aluminium assets and leave the disintegration of the Soviet Union with a large fortune.

These "aluminum wars" that led to Gangland violence that claimed over 100 lives, but as a result, Abramovich is now estimated at 11.4 million pounds.

Abramovich is being sued in London Commercial Court, with 62 years of age, saying Berezovsky was forced to sell its shares in Sibneft, Rusal and oral rehydration therapy - oil, aluminum and television companies respective - prices rebate, from which Abramovich has benefited.

The court papers state that the owner of Chelsea has accused Berezovsky and Badri Patarkatsishvili purposes or Georgia, to demand money to help it emerge from the darkness. "Before August 1995 decree, the defendant informed Mr Berezovsky who wanted to acquire a controlling stake in Sibneft on its creation," said defense roles.

"In exchange for the defendant agree with Mr Berezovsky to provide funds needed in connection with the cash flow of oral rehydration therapy, Mr Berezovsky was agreed to use their personal and political influence to support the project and help in adopting the necessary legislative measures leading to the creation of Sibneft. "

Abramovich paid $ 500 million to Patarkatsishvili to protect it from the wars of aluminium and Chelsea boss has admitted that owes its success to Georgian.

The documents read: "... Is Mr Patarkatsishvili assist the defendant to the defendant the acquisition of assets in the Russian aluminium industry."

The Times reported that Patarkatsishvili, who died aged 52 of heart disease, was an infamous middle man to organized crime. The court documents contend that patients face a Abramovich Swiss airport, demanding to pay $ 1.3 million to Berezovsky. "The accused agreed to pay this amount on the basis that it would be the last request for payment by Mr. Berezovsky and Patarkatsishvili him and he would no longer publicly associated with him and their business interests," they read.

John Mann, a spokesman for Abramovich and Millhousen Capital, told AFP: "It's an ongoing issue. While the case is underway, we will not make any comment on that."

Berezovsky has confirmed that the paper's account court documents are accurate, but not confirm if the court documents themselves were accurate. "It's not my job, is the work of my lawyers".

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Real Madrid: Possible bid for Drogba

Real Madrid could launch a bid for Chelsea to gain the services of Didier Drogba.

According to British newspaper 'Daily Mail', all Madrid could have put 25 million euros on the table to take the striker from Ivory Coast. The rotation ensures that Ramon Calderon has long been behind the battering ram of Chelsea, and that this is the time of chips.

Indeed, there asegurán who will go to by him, regardless of the soap opera ends as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Drogba does not fall within the plans Scolari, the new coach of all London, which makes his departure is a matter of weeks. Abramovich will do nothing to retain, and the battering ram has offers from Milan and Inter, among others.

The debate: Do you think the Madrid chips to Drogba? Where the striker could succeed? The market moves in Goal.com

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Opinion: From well-born, Villar and Aragonese

Angel Maria Villar, as adelanó Goal.com, was dispatched with an explosive statements about the responsibility of Luis Aragones in achieving European: 5%!

Angel Maria Villar cree that everything was always rosy and that the Selection Spanish has many successes that showcases the Federation need to rent another local store.

When Villar assured that Luis has a 5% responsibility in the European livestock and the rest of what is at this stage, and having regard to the successor elected to the position of mister, are the 'new galactic' is at least debatable .

Hence Del Bosque is chosen to follow the path charted by the Champion of Europe. But Spain does not have a Zidane, Ronaldo, Figo, Raul and Casillas, and what was armed, grew from mistrust. Nobody, for example, and myself included, gave a hard by Marchena, nobody appreciated to Cazorla as one of the players with more projection equipment in all, Xavi and Iniesta came from a disastrous season in Barcelona, and well, with almost all the players combined.

There is no single group, one team where the coach is so insignificant as a mark Villar. And, unfortunately, the reality is that what we teach, because if winning is complicated, defending the prestige made it even more.

I am not saying that Del Bosque is not a good coach. What I am saying is that the main under former Real Madrid, was managing a clothing littered with stars who, in the field, made of anarchy, its greatest virtue.

Or is it that nobody remembers the defensive problems that the team had merengue, and not when it comes to defending moving problem-all teams that come and go-but in the strategies rivals? Or the amount of matches that went without Real Madrid Del Bosque met a goal of corner?

Not only recall the historic goal of Glasgow, but bury the miraculous stops Casillas when he touched replace Cesar in the Final against Bayer Leverkusen.

None of Luis Villar made so that only represents an omen of "black herald" may amount to, again, in the heartbreak and failure.

They should be moments of joy and peace of mind, rather than give grass to the beasts of the controversy. There should be followed all like to change something with the passage of time, in the hopes that players with little tour First, if Albiol, for example, settle into their clubs and walk a path that lets you aspire to the title of Champion .

But no, we are emptying in discussions and inappropriate statements, in addition to desconocedoras what is football. It is true that a coach can be explosive if you make a mistake in choosing players, the atmosphere in the dressing room and the strategies chosen. Well Luis Aragones was right in all that it symbolizes Villar at 5%. It's ridiculous.

The conclusion is that the team plays solo, you do not need more than a good man who did not bother in the dressing room and with that, simply by this, Spain will win. Someone has thought that the European title gives you the right to eternal success. Well, no, in football, success has feet of clay and we will see very soon. Unfortunately.

The debate: Do you agree with Villar? So little was made by Luis Selection? Believes, the same thing we are wrong and the team trains alone.

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Madrid-United accept the offer Ronaldo?

Sources of news in Spain suggest that Manchester United have accepted the offer from Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to the radio station Onda Cero, Real Madrid have reached an "agreement in principle" with Manchester United during the Portuguese star, who has been under the radar of merengue Topnotch after a season at Old Trafford.

Although Manchester United are reluctant to part with Ronaldo, who prefer doing business for 23 years of age, instead of having one of its valuable parts discontent within its ranks.

It is understood that the transfer of Ronaldo to Santiago Bernabeu will officialize in the coming days and will involve a fee in the region of 90 million euros, thus becoming the most expensive transfer payment in football history, if confirmed.

The 2007/08 European Golden Shoe award winner, who joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2003 for a fee of € 15 million, scored a total of 42 goals for The Red Devils last season.

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Arshavin join Chelsea?

News sources say that Russia Andrei Arshavin is close to joining Chelsea as the Blues up the ante for rising star.

The Russian international has attracted a number of admiring clubs after two spectacular performances Euro 2008 against Sweden and the Netherlands.

And while Barcelona appears to be headed in the race to sign Arshavin, Chelsea last-minute bid may be attracted away from Camp Nou and tempting to Fort Knox that is Stamford Bridge.

It was reported on Wednesday that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had told Luiz Felipe Scolari wanted a compatriot of his squad in next season and Big Phil now seems to have found their man in the form of Arshavin.

The Zenit St Petersburg talent has already flown to London to undergo a medical with The Blues according to reports from Russia and hell Scolari become the second summer signing, following in the footsteps of Deco.

Although the Zenit has been increasingly about his desire not to rush Arshavin sale, it seems that Chelsea the big money supply will be sufficient to capture the 27-year-old, who played a crucial role in Zenit Cup Uefa success of last season.

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Messi Series A revealed ambitions

Barcelona, Lionel Messi, star of the father and agent revealed that his son wants to play in Serie A at some point in his career.

For years, Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been considered an unattainable goal for any big club. The 21-year-old is seen as a symbol of the club, and there is little reason to believe that it will no longer go to player in the foreseeable future.

However, the player's agent and father Jorge Messi made some statements that suggest his son not stay forever in the club, and that the series is in a league wants to play at some point in his career.

"At the moment we are thinking of Barcelona, which is like a second home for Leo, and he wants to redeem himself after last season, where he was plagued by injuries," said Mr. Messi.

"But it is also true that playing in Serie A is a dream for many players, including my son. And since nobody knows what the future might have, say that it is possible that this desire can be done sooner or later."

Asked about a possible approach to Inter, whose president Massimo Moratti has been known to be a great admirer of the player, Messi's father said: "Let's say there has been no serious contact. But I repeat, things might change in future" .

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Ronaldo combined with the Miss Nigeria trip

Manchester United's Portuguese side, Christiano Ronaldo, will not be a part of the Premiership champions' tour after Nigeria in the month, according to sources in the Old Trafford club ...

Ronaldo has been granted a long pause by Manchester United after giving Portugal for Euro 2008, and as such only resume duties at Old Trafford after the team has returned from his tour of Africa for training.

"The decision was taken because the director wants to make sure Cristiano is fit for the start of the Premier League and not suffer burnout," an official was quoted as saying by United KickoffNigeria.com

Manchester United are scheduled to play a friendly match in the countries in West Africa as part of their pre-season training.

Rumours suggest that today Ronaldo has also passed the opportunity to meet with United boss Alex Ferugson over the growing rumours that he is bound by Real Madrid.

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Madrid and Ronaldo in limbo

Manchester United have discussed that players could sign with the money from the possible sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Marca.

Sir Alex Fergsuon held its first meeting with officials of the club since returning from holiday and the issue of Portuguese star was discussed openly. The report in Marca, which has been at the forefront of the drive to join Ronaldo to Madrid appears to be intended to reassure fans of Madrid, in the light of the club's possible failure to land their man.

Ronaldo still on holiday and the club refused to ring him to discuss the situation for fear that it is conceived as a sign of weakness, the history states. If I had to leave, then the first player who is approached Dimitar Berbatov, allowing Tottenham to leave a price of € 35 m.

Despite claims in England that the north London club are loathe to sell United brand had rehash the Red Devils' interest as pressure mounts on an agreement for Ronaldo is doing.

The departure of Berbatov, in turn, allow Juande Ramos, then making the highest bid for Samuel Eto'o and David Villa, despite the former claiming that he did not want to go to Spurs and the second set to stay with Valencia .

Mark convinced that United will continue to put on a brave face until you realize that Ronaldo is determined to leave. Madrid president Ramon Calderon has made the player his main goal this summer and its reputation, despite two league titles, could hang on to succeed in this offering.

After signing the promise of Cesc Fàbregas, Kaka and Arjen Robben, the arrival of only the injury-prone Dutchman has left many disgruntled fans in Madrid with him. (Source: goal.com)

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Ronaldo in Milan non-renewal of contract

The contract Crocker Brazilian striker Ronaldo has not been renewed by the Milan because the club wants to wait and see if The phenomenon recover fully from the injury.

The career of the phenomenon cree who are in doubt after a torn tendon in his knee playing against Livorno in February.

After a successful operation in Paris, it was learned that he was going to be out of action for at least nine months, although it is most likely a date of return is said that in 2009.

While rehabilitating Ronaldo says that goes well, and well ahead of schedule, Milan have been reluctant to offer a new contract yet. The 31-year-old's contract at San Siro actually expired yesterday, in the sense that he is now a free agent.

UOL Esporte has reported that Milan are still following the departure of Ronaldo recovery closely, and you will be offered a new deal once he proves his fitness.

However there have been reports to the contrary, in the Italian press recently that Milan have no intention of offering the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star a new contract, so it is quite possible that in fact we have seen the last of Ronaldo in a Rossoneri shirt.(source: goal)

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United to maintain Campbell?

Manchester United have reminded Fraizer Campbell for pre-season training, but The Sun reported that the daughter would still be able to exercise his trade elsewhere next season…

Campbell rose to prominence last term of the loan during his spell at Hull City, scoring 15 goals and starring the Championship play-off final to help the Tigers win promotion to the Premier League.

Hull boss Phil Brown made his first priority to retain the 20-year-old, but United will provide services to the speedy striker close inspection during the summer before deciding whether to hold or discard.

The England under-21 international would prefer a permanent transfer if deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, Hull and have been granted right of first refusal.

Aston Villa have also been linked with Campbell, who scored 21 goals during his season-long stay at Royal Antwerp.

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