Guardiola close to new deal 03 September 2010

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is close to signing a new contract at Camp Nou, according to the club's vice-president.

The Spaniard has won high acclaim since succeeding Frank Rijkaard in 2008 by winning an incredible eight trophies in two years with a stylish brand of football.

Barcelona have been understandably desperate to secure Guardiola's long-term future, but last summer the 39-year-old was only prepared to sign a one-year contract.

It had been rumoured that the former Barcelona midfielder was tempted by a move to England or Italy, however, he is now on the brink of a... read more about Guardiola close to new deal

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Jose admits transfer woe 03 September 2010

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has revealed he wanted to sign another striker before the transfer window closed, and admits it is difficult whenever the club dip into the market.

The outspoken Portuguese... ... read more about Jose admits transfer woe

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Rafael - I'm no Real reject 03 September 2010

Tottenham's latest deadline recruit Rafael van der Vaart insists he was no 'failure' at Real Madrid.

Harry Redknapp completed another spectacular swoop in the 11th-hour of the transfer market after the... ... read more about Rafael - I'm no Real reject

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Jose - I'm not Harry Potter 02 September 2010

Jose Mourinho has warned Real Madrid fans not to expect him to perform miracles after stepping into the Bernabeu hotseat.

The Portuguese coach has won 17 trophies in the last eight years at Porto, Chelsea... ... read more about Jose - I'm not Harry Potter

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Zlatan has another dig at Pep 02 September 2010

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has labelled his former boss at Barcelona, Pep Guardiola, as a 'small time' coach.

The Swedish striker recently secured a switch away from Camp Nou just 12 months after arriving in Spain... ... read more about Zlatan has another dig at Pep

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Messi hails Masch arrival 02 September 2010

Lionel Messi has described the arrival of his fellow Argentine Javier Mascherano at Barcelona as a 'joy'.

The midfielder has joined the Camp Nou giants in a £22million move from Liverpool, with the... ... read more about Messi hails Masch arrival

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Hercules secure Drenthe deal 01 September 2010

Real Madrid have let Royston Drenthe join Hercules Alicante on a season-long loan deal.

The left-sided Dutch player was free to leave Real after being told he did not feature in Jose Mourinho's first-team... ... read more about Hercules secure Drenthe deal

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Morientes calls it a day 01 September 2010

Former Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes has announced his retirement from football.

The 34-year-old, who spent last season at French champions Marseille, has decided to quit because he wants... ... read more about Morientes calls it a day

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Keita signs new contract 01 September 2010

Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2014.

The Mali international joined the Catalan giants in 2008 from Sevilla in a 14million euros deal and... ... read more about Keita signs new contract

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