Steel magnate Lakshmir Mittal tops 2009 UK football rich listOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - London-based steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal stands at the top of a football rich list prepared by the sports-oriented web site FourFourTwo.com. According to The Sun, the wealthiest people connected to the British game is as follows:
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Theo Walcott says he's itching to help Arsenal overcome trophy droughtOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - Twenty-one-year-old England football star Theo Walcott is itching to help Arsenal end their five-year trophy drought after being a frustrated spectator since pre-season following a back injury in a friendly against Valencia. The Sun quoted him as saying: "It's not nice being injured because you want to be on the pitch playing with your mates and into the rhythm of things.
Cesc says no question of him leaving Arsenal for BarcelonaOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has said he is keen to stay on at the club and has ruled out a move to Barcelona, where he learnt his football skills. "It's my seventh season here and it's hard to hear people say they think I'm not committed enough.
Arsenal ready to pay eight million pounds for Bordeaux ace ChamakhAugust 11th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has offered eight million pounds for Bordeaux strike ace Marouane Chamakh. Although Chamakh only has a year left on his contract, a Bordeaux insider said Wenger is in for a nasty shock as the French club is holding out for 10 million pounds.
Arsenal goalkeeper fears Fabregas may quit Gunners out of 'boredom'August 8th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that former defender Kolo Toure quit the Gunners as he was bored, and warned that the same could happen with captain Cesc Fabregas, if they don't win a trophy this year. Toure ended his seven-year stay at the Emirates Stadium to seek fresh adventure with Manchester City following his 14 million pound switch.
A C Milan to offer 31 Million Pounds for Arsenal's FabregasAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal is braced for a 31 million pound bid from A C Milan for Cesc Fabregas. Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi will meet coach Leonardo and his technical director Adriano Galliani for transfer talks today, reports The Sun.
Adebayor says he has no regrets about joining Manchester CityJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Emmanuel Adebayor has said that he has no regrets about joining Manchester City, despite claims made to the contrary by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. According to The Sun, Fergie said the ex-Arsenal striker wanted to engineer a move to either United or Chelsea right until he signed at Eastlands for 25 million pounds.
Clichy blasts Adebayor for leaving Arsenal for moneyJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has slammed former teammate Emmanuel Adebayor for leaving the team 'only for the money'. Adebayor had claimed that abusive Arsenal fans forced him into a 25 million pound move to Manchester City.
Arsenal fans treated me badly: AdebayorJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester City's latest signing Emmanuel Adebayor revealed that his move to Eastlands was not motivated by money and slammed the Arsenal fans for driving him out of the North London club. "They (Arsenal fans) didn't turn on Cesc Fabregas when Barcelona showed interest in him.
Arsenal, Spurs lock horns over Dutch striker Klass-Jan HuntelaarJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal has said that they are ready to challenge the Tottenham Spurs in the race to claim Real Madrid and Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. The Dutchman, 26, has turned down Stuttgart in favour of a move to the English Premier League, reports The Sun.
Adebayor accuses Arsenal of selling him for more moneyJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has accused Arsenal of being in a hurry to sell him off to Manchester City because they needed the money. Manchester City purchased Adebayor for 25 million pounds, and he now plans to nick the Gunners chances of a Champions League spot.
Barca steps up pursuit of Arsenal's FabregasJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football club Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas. According to The Sun, club president Joan Laporta has claimed that signing Fabregas is high on their agenda this summer.
Ronaldo Want to Make Space for New Cars?July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo is putting three of his luxury cars up for sale for 195,000 pounds. According to The Sun, his close friends also believe that he plans to sell his four million pound mansion in Cheshire.
AC Milan to spend 15 million pounds for AdebayorJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - AC Milan will make a bid of 15 million pounds for Arsenal hitman Emmanuel Adebayor this week. The Serie A club are desperate to give their fans some positive news after Carlo Ancelotti's departure for Chelsea and Kaka's impending exit from the San Siro.
Euro Cup Fab Four earn double what they earned in 2006June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Figures for the 2009-10 season reveal that Europe's top club competition is now worth around double the amount to the Fab Four - Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona-than it was three years ago. According to The Sun, Manchester United earned 90 million pounds in prize money and TV cash from all competitions last year.
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