Brazil snub inspired Manchester City move ‒ and I had a real fight to seal it, claims new boy Fernandinho
Midfielder ‘pleaded’ with Shakhtar Donetsk to lower their transfer fee
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Kevin Davies’ Bolton Wanderers testimonial hampered by striker’s struggle to find new club
The striker’s contract was not renewed by Dougie Freedman
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‘Outstanding character’: Simon Katich praises Lancashire’s character after Surrey win reignites 40-over campaign
Lancs sealed a five-wicket with 15 balls to spare
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David Moyes set for Manchester United success as Sir Alex Ferguson’s first choice, says Quinton Fortune
South African claims Zidane ‘unbelievable’ in legends game
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‘Pumped for players’: Wigan Warriors’ Shaun Wane praises youngsters in seeing off Widnes in thrilling derby
Warriors equalled club record 11 straight wins in 33-32 victory
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Debate: Bolton fans’ sponsor rejection shows the power of football supporters – which is in the interest of everyone
Bolton Wanderers fans are latest to exert influence
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Commonwealth champion James Goddard leads Manchester contingent into British Gas swimming champs
Jessica Lloyd and Jessica Fullalove will also compete
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Elite wakeboarders descend on Salford Quays ahead of Red Bull Harbour Reach international contest
Competition takes place in Liverpool
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‘For now there is nothing’: Costel Pantilimon’s agent drops more hints of giant keeper’s Manchester City exit
Ion Timofte linked the Romanian with Fiorentina in April
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Manchester’s Old Trafford deserves much-needed Ashes test, insists former England skipper Mike Gatting
Gatting was victim to Shane Warne’s ‘ball of the century’ 20 years ago
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Life’s a beach: United’s Rafael swaps sunny Manchester summer for simpler samba life of volleyball and BBQs
Brazilian gives trophies to his dad