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The classy player who broke transfer barrier four decades ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/07/2023
» With football transfer fees going into orbit these days the sad death of England star Trevor Francis this week at the age of 69 is a reminder of how things have changed since the days he became Britain's first £1 million player four decades ago.
Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/11/2022
» Cristiano Ronaldo has parted with Manchester United "with immediate effect," the Premier League club confirmed Tuesday.
Well Sam, that was not in the script
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/10/2016
» Whatever one's opinion of Sam Allardyce, he struck a very sad figure as he left Wembley on Tuesday after losing his dream job as England manager. It was just sinking in that he had thrown away the biggest opportunity of his lifetime after 67 days and just one game.
Bale set to become world's most expensive footballer
Published on 02/09/2013
» MADRID - Gareth Bale will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Monday after his prolonged transfer from Tottenham Hotspur was finally completed for an unconfirmed world record fee late Sunday.
David Beckham announces his retirement
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/05/2013
» Major sportsman/international celebrity David Beckham has made it official that this year is his last year as an active football player. (Includes video in which he announces his retirement.)
Beckham France salary goes to charity
AFP, Published on 01/02/2013
» PARIS - Former England captain David Beckham on Thursday signed for ambitious French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain on a five-month contract which will see him donate his entire salary to a children's charity.
It's winter. For proof look to Europe
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/01/2013
» Our little cool spell appears to just about over with temperatures expected to reach 35C today. For proof that it really is winter, look to Europe.
Football in Thailand: The rise of FBT
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/12/2012
» In 1950 FBT started as repair shop for imported German balls & has expanded into major sporting goods producer & exporter.
Rice policy: Thailand to lose top ranking
Published on 23/07/2012
» India or Vietnam set to become #1 in world rice exports as expensive govt rice purchases sit in warehouse.
Rebellion at Man City
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2011
» Carlos Tevez appears to be on his way out from Manchester City after he refuses to play at Bayern Munich.