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DONE DEAL! Barcelona sign new midfielder

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Jul 13, 2017 4:52 AM Through an official statement on their site, FC Barcelona have confirmed that they have secured the services of Victor Hugo Santana Carvalho , known as Vitinho , for Barça B on loan from Palmeiras until 30 June 2018 with the option to make the move permanent. Vitinho, who was born in Sao Paulo on 4 March 1998, signed his contract on Tuesday in the presence of the Director responsible for the Professional Academy Football, Silvio Elias, and the head of sports management in the football area, Josep Segura. As stated on Barca's official website, the Brazilian player will join the Ernesto Valverde’s team’s preseason training on Wednesday. “I am very happy. I have always been a big Barça fan as it is the best club in the world. I will now be able to play at the Club where Rivaldo, Ronaldinho played and my idol Neymar plays.” Vitinho stated after completing his move. “In 2014, I came to Catalonia to for the MIC tournament w...

5 footballers Chelsea stole from Manchester United

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Jul 13, 2017 5:38 AM Chelsea were initially in constant negotiations with Lukaku but Manchester United were swift enough to steal the player away prompting us to take a look at footballers Chelsea stole from Manchester United. History will forever record it that Romelu Lukaku was the player Manchester United stole from Chelsea after the Blues sluggishly failed to meet up with the Belgian's agent fee thereby giving room for the Red Devils to swoop in and with their 'good relationship' with Mino Raiola, they managed to secure the signing within no time. However, this is just a one-off. It's usually Chelsea who steal players from under United's nose. They have stolen so many, that we could actually make a list of top 5 players! In the GALLERY below are the five best players Chelsea 'stole' from Manchester United. 05. Arjen Robben "My meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson went very well," says Robben, "and I was ready to sign. But I was convince...

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer: Real Madrid unhappy with star over silence

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Jul 3, 2017 7:16 PM The Portuguese forward is back in the Spanish capital after the Confederations Cup, but still has not spoken publicly about reports he wants to leave Real Madrid are unhappy that Cristiano Ronaldo has stayed silent following recent revelations that he wants to leave the Spanish side. The Portuguese forward was accused of tax evasion by the authorities in Spain last month and reacted by posting a picture on Instagram with his finger over his lips and a caption that read: "Sometimes the best answer it's to be quiet". The very next day, however, he set the alarm bells ringing in Madrid as Portuguese paper  A Bola  printed a bombshell on their front page. "Ronaldo wants to leave Spain," it announced. And the decision was described as "irreversible". Away at the Confederations Cup with Portugal, Ronaldo was named Man of the Match in all three group games - against Mexico, Russia and New Zealand - but would only answer questions ab...

Barcelona reject Messi demand one teammate be sold

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Jul 3, 2017 6:30 AM Barcelona  directors are at odds with Lionel Messi over the make-up of their squad. Looking on from his summer break, Messi has expressed frustration over Barca's first few weeks of summer market work. Don Balon  says the Argentine also wants to see at least four of the current squad shipped out:  Munir El Haddadi ,  Thomas Vermaelen , Arda Turan and  Andre Gomes . Barca's board are in agreement with Messi over the first three, but have informed the midfielder that Gomes is staying. Gomes' agent, Jorge Mendes, has been in regular contact with Barca chief Robert Fernandez since the end of last season and during discussions over various players, he has been assured the Portugal international is a required player for next season.

Barcelona reject Messi demand one teammate be sold

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Jul 3, 2017 6:30 AM Barcelona  directors are at odds with Lionel Messi over the make-up of their squad. Looking on from his summer break, Messi has expressed frustration over Barca's first few weeks of summer market work. Don Balon  says the Argentine also wants to see at least four of the current squad shipped out:  Munir El Haddadi ,  Thomas Vermaelen , Arda Turan and  Andre Gomes . Barca's board are in agreement with Messi over the first three, but have informed the midfielder that Gomes is staying. Gomes' agent, Jorge Mendes, has been in regular contact with Barca chief Robert Fernandez since the end of last season and during discussions over various players, he has been assured the Portugal international is a required player for next season.