Earlier on this afternoon,
Coleen Rooney gave birth to
Wayne Rooney's first child.
The baby boy has been named
Kai Wayne Rooney and both parents are said to be
‘overjoyed'.
The bookmakers have done up some special odds for baby Kai already, the poor kid is only hours old.
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This weekend could be the most important weekend of Chelsea's season and they may be looking
back fondly in May when they are lifting the Premiership trophy.
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It was confirmed on Friday that the Chelsea transfer ban was being suspended by the Court of
Arbitration for Sport.
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Rumors are running rampant that Phil Brown has sensationally left his post as manager of Hull
City. The Tigers have refused to comment on the speculation, but bookmakers such as William
Hill have halted all betting speculating on Brown's future as the perma-tanned manager cannot
be reached for comment.
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Below is piece by Graham Cunningham (my favourite racing broadcaster despite him refusing to print
off my racing figures at Pontefract one day...claiming there was no printer in there) which was
buried in a recent Betfair piece.
If I ever end up on Mastermind then you can bet 1.
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Rafa please use the money wisely!
After all this discussing, waiting, guessing, debating it has happened finally we can draw a
line under it count the cash and spend it on some great, yes great, not decent or average
players.
I just wish I knew who the hell he will bring in I have a sneaky suspicion that deals are lined
up for at least 3 players.
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Did we mention that It's Official!
Liverpool Football Club this evening confirmed they had reached agreement for the sale
of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject only to a medical.
The terms of the deal will remain confidential and undisclosed. (Official Liverpool
Website)
Hooray!
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Could the Belgian giant opt for move to Spanish giants rather than take a huge pay increase?
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany is interesting Barcelona.
Barca coach Pep Guardiola wants a new defensive signing made before the summer market shuts and
Sport says Kompany is on his shortlist.
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Italian giants trying to flog a dead horse!
Juventus are encouraging Liverpool to make an offer for Christian Poulsen.
Tuttosport says Juve are desperate to find a buyer for the Dane and are upset he has already
rejected a move to Fulham.
Poulsen only wants to join a Champions League club and Juve are urging Liverpool to follow up
their initial enquiries with a concrete offer (Tuttosport)
This isn't the first time the Dane has been linked with a move to Anfield but now it appears
that Juventus are desperate to get the deal done, but quite why Liverpool would take interest in a
player that Fulham deemed not worthy of following up on, is beyond me!
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Having checked it out thoroughly, well we looked at it for a while, it does seem like this may
well be the Everton midfielder's genuine Twitter account, which makes this doubly funny. Good to
see a footballer with a sense of humour.
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After being knocked back in their pursuit of Vidic, Pepe tries to snap up another United
talent!
Barcelona are planning an audacious move for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.
The La Liga club sounded out a move for Nemanja Vidic earlier this summer but were given short
shrift by Sir Alex Ferguson.
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And around we go once more!
Real Madrid are threatening to walk away from negotiations to sign Xabi Alonso if
Liverpool do not drop their £30million asking price today.
The Reds' managing director Christian Purslow entered talks in Barcelona on Sunday demanding
£30m up front for their 27-year-old with a further £4m in performance-related add-ons.
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I am not a big Car lover but I have to admit to being impressed by this automobile, just hope
that it gives him plenty of enjoyment and helps get him to his Physio appointments on time!
Striker Michael Owen has celebrated his move to Manchester United by splashing out
£170,000 on the latest Ferrari supercar.
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Is he living in dreamland or does he have a second chance to shine?
Andriy Voronin has promised to fight for a first team spot at Liverpool this season
after words of encouragement from Anfield manager Rafael Benitez.
The Ukraine international has just returned to the Reds after an enjoyable loan spell with
Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin.
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Please let it all be just a bad dream!
ARSENAL are on the verge of signing Salomon Kalou from Chelsea.
The Gunners have offered £6million for the 23-year-old Ivory Coast striker but the Blues are
insisting on £8m.
Emirates boss Arsene Wenger is ready to double his weekly wage to £60,000 and has offered him a
five-year contract.
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Good player but probably not worth such a large valuation.
Steven Defour has joined Roma's Alberto Aquilani on the list of candidates to replace
Xabi Alonso at the heart of Liverpool's midfield and has admitted his interest in an £18m Anfield
move.
While Real Madrid have yet to match Liverpool's valuation on Alonso, Defour, 21, said: ‘I have an
agreement with Standard Liege that I could go to a top club, and Liverpool fit the
bill.
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Do the Gunners really need another impressive creative attacking midfielder?
Arsenal are closing in on PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Afellay.
The People says Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has been tracking the 23-year-old PSV Eindhoven
midfielder for the last year.
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O'Neill snaps up tremendous young talent.
Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Leeds United for Fabian Delph.
Villa released a statement confirming they have been given permission by Leeds to talk to the
midfielder.
The highly rated 19-year-old has risen through the ranks at Elland Road and was a regular for
United in League One last season.
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The news of Xabi's exit is gathering momentum
After weeks of wrangling a deal has been reached...
Real Madrid have had an offer of €32 million accepted by Liverpool for Xabi Alonso and a
pre-accord has been sealed that will see the player move back to Spain this week, according to a
report.
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If you like WAGS then you're in luck because we have found something that will keep you happy
for some time!
The criteria to qualify is simple, just date a professional soccer player. While I'd
love to restrict the rankings to current WAGs, its too hard to keep up with all the comings and
goings with the various relationships across many countries.
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Youngster targeted by Rafa.
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez remains a target for Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.
A tall, powerful, hard-working midfielder, Martinez's game is viewed by Benitez as ideal for the
rigours of the Premiership.
Despite a disappointing U21 European Championships with Spain, Benitez intends to move for
Benitez if Real Madrid meet his asking price for Xabi Alonso.
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About bloody time!
"Robbie do you know why Harry doesn't answer my calls?"
Sunderland's lengthy pursuit of Darren Bent could soon bear fruit after the Tottenham
striker flew north to tie up a £14m move, BBC Sport understands.
The 25-year-old has long been a target for Black Cats boss Steve Bruce but the two clubs have,
until recently, failed to reach agreement over the fee.
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Decent source suggests the deal is complete.
"Is that Rafa on the phone?"
Liverpool have signed Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani, according to the latest reports
from Spain.
Marca claims Roma have accepted an €18million bid for the Italian midfielder.
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This source comes up with a rumour so outrageously unlikely I just had to speak out against
it!
Man Utd are being linked with a triple £100m raid on La Liga for David Silva, David
Villa and Sergio Aguero.
Old Trafford chief Sir Alex Ferguson has already publicly declared his major summer transfer
business is over but it has not stopped rumours of a double swoop on Valencia for striker Villa and
winger Silva.
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Looks like a nice location to seal any deal, I wonder if they take Luncheon vouchers?
XABI ALONSO'S Liverpool career looks set to come to an end after Real Madrid indicated
they are willing to pay in the region of £30 million for his services.
Reds officials met with Real executive director-general José Ángel Sánchez yesterday
afternoon as the Spanish giants stepped up their bid to finally bring an end to their summer long
pursuit of Alonso.
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...So therefore it is probably fiction! Rafa offered a pick and mix selection at Real
Madrid!
A lot of stories in the Sunday media surrounding Liverpool have been about Xabi Alonso
and an apparent offer of cash plus players for the want away Liverpool midfielder.
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Jesus I am going to have nightmares about this for weeks. The quality of the acting from the
former Sheffield Wednesday and England man is pretty good and is kind of Anthony Hopkins from
Silence of the Lambs-esque. Scary!
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Is it me, or is she getting more attractive by the day? This is a rhetorical question, because
we are already well aware of the correct answer!
More pics after the jump (Kriss Kross will make yer....)
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Steven Gerrard hit the woodwork twice so it's not like Rafa's men were outclassed but their
defence did seem flat footed throughout and former Chelsea man Ben Sahar scored two tap ins after
poor defending and Luis Garcia scored the other (not the former Liverpool one).
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Martin O'Neill's side beat the Old Lady of Italian football to lift the Peace Cup after both
sides fought out a scrappy goalless draw. Watch some pretty horrendous penalties from Juventus
including Alessandro Del Piero trying a cheeky one, only to see his tame effort roll very slowly
indeed straight at Brad Guzan
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If I were the Brazilian International I would be impressed by being broadcast live on Turkish
Television arriving at the airport but you can see in his face that he is really thinking "Is that
it? Darius got twice as many people acting twice as crazy and he couldn't hit a barn door with a
banjo!"
No doubt when Elano's Galatasaray side come up against Darius's Ankaragücü they will warmly
greet each other whilst collectively wondering why they left the all conquering Premier League
champions to be.
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Big plans brewing in the north-east.
Sunderland are preparing a double raid on Tottenham for David Bentley and Michael
Dawson.
Black Cats boss Steve Bruce will tempt Spurs chief Harry Redknapp into doing business with a
£16million offer for the pair. And the Spurs gaffer will use that money to step up his pursuit of
Chelsea's England ace Joe Cole.
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