Man U, Chelsea top football players rich listOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Six Manchester United and eight Chelsea stars top the list of richest football players as determined by the sports-oriented web site FourFourTwo.com. The list is as follows:
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Fan who invaded field at Manchester United match banned for 3 years, finedSeptember 30th, 2009 Man U fan who ran onto field banned for 3 yearsMANCHESTER, England — A fan who ran onto the field during a Manchester United match was banned for three years. Manchester United fan Jake Clarke broke through security staff to get onto the field near the end of United's 4-3 victory over City on Sept.
"Chef" Ferdinand to open an Italian restaurant in ManchesterSeptember 23rd, 2009 MANCHESTER - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is planning to open an Italian restaurant called Rosso in the city next month. It is said that Ferdinand, who is now known as "Chef" is planning a star-studded launch for his new business venture, The Daily Star reports.
Defeating Man U will be my greatest achievement: HughesSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has said that knocking defending champions Manchester United off their perch would be the biggest achievement of his career. Hughes would be looking forward to destroy the dynasty of his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson during the much anticipated Manchester derby on Sunday.
Tevez says he has nothing to fear from Manchester United fansSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Ace striker Carlos Tevez has insisted that he has nothing to fear from Manchester United fans if he makes an explosive return to Old Trafford on Sunday. The Argentinean is back training at Manchester City and hopes to recover from a knee injury in time for the crucial match against United.
Berbatov's exorcist uncle told him not to join Man U for its 'ungodly nickname'September 12th, 2009 LONDON - Ace Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov was asked not to join Manchester United by his uncle because of their 'ungodly nickname'. Berbatov's uncle is an exorcist who advised the striker not to sign up with the Red Devils, but Manchester United eventually bought him for 30.75 million pounds from Tottenham.
Now, Italians point finger at Man U over 'poaching' playersSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United is confident that they will not be brought to book by FIFA after being embroiled in another alleged poaching controversy. Following Le Havre's accusations over the signing of young French star Paul Pogba, Fiorentina are now considering asking FIFA to look into United's signing of 16-year-old Italian defender Michele Fornasier.
Man U threatens to sue Le Havre over Pogba recruitment issueSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United are threatening to sue French club Le Havre over claims they lured Paul Pogba to Old Trafford by paying off his parents. In a statement last night the club said: "Manchester United have today written to Le Havre AC to put it on notice that action will be taken if such allegations are repeated.
Ronaldo already a forgotten man at Man U, says EvraAugust 9th, 2009 LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo is already a forgotten man at Manchester United, insists left-back Patrick Evra. Evra, 28, said: "It is important to be clear that Ronaldo did not make Manchester United.
Fergie brands Man City arrogant following Tevez poster campaignJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has branded Premier League rivals Manchester City "arrogant" over their controversial Carlos Tevez poster campaign. After securing the services of Tevez for 25 million pounds following the South American's successful two-year stint at Old Trafford, Manchester City infuriated Ferguson by erecting a giant poster at the bottom of Deansgate, one of Manchester's busiest shopping areas, declaring: "Carlos Tevez, welcome to Manchester."
The poster emphasized the fact that City are based in the city of Manchester, whereas United are in the neighbouring borough of Trafford, something Blues fans have pointed out regularly down the years as they laid claim to the title of Manchester's only club.
Ronaldo Not "Unfaithful" to ManUJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester City that he could never think of joining them. Manchester United has reasons to be proud of their "Ronnie".
I Have Not Betrayed Man U: Tevez after deciding to put up Rival's JerseyJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to Manchester City. According to The Sun, the Argentina star rejected a permanent Manchester United deal last month.
Michael Owen seals Manchester United switchJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Striker Michael Owen completed his free-transfer move to English football champions Manchester United Friday. The 29 year old underwent stringent medical tests before signing a two-year contract on what is believed to be a pay-as-you-play basis with a basic weekly wage topped up by bonuses.
Man U agreed to Ronaldo's Real Madrid transfer before formal bidJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Real Madrid's sporting director Jorge Valdano has claimed that Manchester United agreed to the world-record transfer of Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo months before it was announced. Valdano claimed that the deal was struck before Florentino Perez became Real Madrid president.
Real Madrid favourites to sign on Franck RiberyJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football giant Real Madrid has floated a mighty bid of 70 million pounds for sign Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery. Ribery is the primary target of several EPL teams like Manchester United and Chelsea, even Barcelona had articulated desire to bag the French footballer.
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