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RIO DE JANEIRO. — With Brazil’s Paulinho joining Tottenham and Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain heavily linked with Arsenal, some top-class South American talent is heading to the Premier League’s north London clubs. Paulinho, 24, who joined Spurs for £17 m fromMan City abandon Pepe pursuit
LONDON. — Manchester City have abandoned their £15million pursuit of Real Madrid centre back Pepe after he was persuaded to stay at the Bernabeu by new manager Carlo Ancelotti. However, they are considering reviving interest in Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic as JuventusClass of ‘92 paints town red
MANCHESTER. — Manchester United’s famed class of ‘92 were reunited as David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes enjoyed a night out.The six United legends had a lot to catch up when they met up at the Artisan Bar & Restaurant in
Nigerian clubs suspended
LAGOS. — Four clubs involved in two play-off matches that ended 79-0 and 67-0 respectively — a total of 146 goals — have been suspended in Nigeria.Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC demolished
Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital
LONDON. — Former England cricketer Ronnie Irani has urged people not to lose patience with Paul Gascoigne after the ex-football star was reportedly involved in a drunken disturbance on Monday. Gascoigne was taken to hospital after police were called to a London hotel. Irani helped paySuarez flattered by Gunners’ interest
LONDON. — Luis Suarez has sensationally admitted he is flattered by shock interest from Arsenal, despite citing the English media as reason for him quitting Liverpool.“It is good to know that I am still valued by teams like Arsenal. Friends call me up to ask if I am
Chelsea launch Rooney bid
LONDON. — Chelsea will match Wayne Rooney’s £240 000-a-week wages in a five-year deal worth a staggering £60million — if he can force his way out of Manchester United.Rooney is Jose Mourinho’s first-choice transfer target and the Chelsea manager has
Zim takes a lead role
Udo FroeseZIMBABWEANS have taken back their pride, their land and their elections. Heading Sadc as well as chairing the African Union, South Africa’s role as facilitator and mediator in Zimbabwe was to respect the sovereign right of its northern and most important
Khama back at Ajax Cape Town
ZIMBABWE international midfielder Khama Billiat has arrived back at Ajax Cape Town after spending a week in Slovenia on trial with Lokomotiv Moscow.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who was linked with Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns