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Soccer

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  Ferdinand to discuss new contract with Manchester United

  Manchester United and former England defender Rio Ferdinand has announced that he will begin talks of extending his contract. The news comes after the 34-year-old called an end to his international...

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  Pirlo rules out Premier League move

  Juventus star Andrea Pirlo will not be moving to the Premiership but has not totally ruled out ending his career abroad.

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  Manchester United Face Competition For Benfica Star

  Manchetser United will have to fight off competition from Bayer Leverkusen if they are to sign summer target Nicolas Gaitan.

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  Barcelona have Neymar bid rejected

  Santos vice-president Odilio Rodrigues has confirmed the Brazilians have turned down an offer for Neymar from Barcelona.

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  Irish midfielder Stephen Hunt Released By Wolves

  Republic of Ireland international Stephen Hunt is a free agent, having been released by Wolves.

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  Beckham – The man who changed the face of sport

  News of retirements have come to light as another season draws to a close. This year there has been a lot of high profile departures. We have seen Jamie Carragher, Doug...

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  Irish International could face disciplinary action over “religious abuse” prank

  Stoke City have launched a “religious abuse” investigation after Striker Kenwyne Jones discovered a pig’s head in his locker of the club’s training ground.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo set for shock move, and it’s not to Manchester United

  Cristiano Ronaldo has had his odds slashed by bookmakers to snub old club Manchester United and join Chelsea instead this summer.

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  Arsenal set to sign Brazil International for cut price

  Arsenal are hoping to complete the signing of QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar this summer, and the Gunners may even land him on the cheap.

• • Soccer: Irish Interest

  Beckham supported to land Sports Personality of the Year

  Following the announcement of his retirement from football, Boylesports has seen support for David Beckham to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year and therefore were forced to cut the...

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  Top ten football lookalikes

  For years fans have been comparing the dashing looks of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to Shrek, an ogre from a kids cartoon film, but he is not the only player...

• • Soccer: Irish Interest

  Arsenal And Spurs Battling For Final Champions League Spot

  Sunday sees the final 2012/13 Premier League fixtures take place and although we already know our Champions and who has been relegated, we still need to see who will secure a...

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  Frank Lampard Hoping For Mourinho to Return to Chelsea

  Frank Lampard has said that Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea could help make the club genuine Premiership and Champions League contenders.

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  Sir Alex Ferguson Overwhelmed By Fans Support

  Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he has been overwhelmed by the reaction to his recent retirement.