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The deal was hit by technical difficulties as the transfer window was closing on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal captain will have a medical examination on Friday.

Pique also admits he is relishing the prospect of facing Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid this season.

'For me, that commission thing is absolute nonsense, an aberration, a farce, an attempt not to lose face.'

The England captain has spent more than two months recovering from the left knee injury.

Jones brilliantly volleyed in a free kick in the 37th minute before Fletcher turned the ball home from close range.

The England team returned home empty-handed after woefully underperforming at the World Cup in South Africa.

The debate on the of the use of technology was raised again when England's Frank Lampard was denied a goal in the World Cup.

The Blaugrana look to pip Manchester United to the finish line for the German international.

Reserve team boss Kevin MacDonald has been drafted in to be caretaker manager.

Robinson's last appearance for England was a 2-1 defeat against Russia in 2007.

American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have been searching for investors throughout their 3-year reign.

The match set a record for most cards received in a World Cup final.

The new numbers issued show that Barcelona's net debt stands at euro442 million, up from euro329 million a year ago.

French football federation has launched an investigation into the national team players' strike at the World Cup.

England soccer star David Beckham insisted on Thursday that he has no plans to go into management.