- Yesterday
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Spurs keeper Paul Robinson has sealed his £3.5million transfer from White Hart Lane to Blackburn Rovers, signing a 5-year contract with the Ewood Park outfit. Robinson endured a terrible season last year, losing his place in the Spurs team, as well
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News reports suggest that Robbie Keane is set to sign for Liverpool ‘within the next 48 hours’ for a fee believed to be approximately £18million. Rafa Benitez has long admired the Spurs’ striker, and stated last week he hopes to si
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- July 24th, 2008
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Even though the first big US Open Series event has begun, the Toronto Masters Series Tournament, there have been constant rain delays, so not much action to report yet. Instead, here is an assortment of news from the tennis world over the past week:
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- July 21st, 2008
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Latest reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in replacing Dimitar Berbatov with Russia’s Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin. Arshavin hit the headlines in June, after his two appearances for Russia against Sweden and the Netherlands
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- July 17th, 2008
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As predicted, Alexander Hleb has joined Barcelona for a reported £11.8million after spending 3 years at Arsenal. The Belarus international completed a medical in the Spanish city on Wednesday and said: “I love this team. I will give my best a
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- July 16th, 2008
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It has been a while since I’ve posted…but that is mainly due to the fact that anything written last week would have seemed mundane after the greatest match ever played. I thought everyone could use a little break. Well, that and of cour
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- July 15th, 2008
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Ronaldinho is on the verge of a move to AC Milan, despite the desperate efforts of Man City to sign the Brazilian ace. A statement on the Milan website said: “AC Milan and Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle over the transfer of R
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- July 13th, 2008
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Another day of transfer rumours. Speculation and more speculation seems to be rife - possibly due to the boredom created by the space vacated by Euro 2008! It’s increasingly difficult to sort the fact from the fiction, but the team at CLDsport
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- July 12th, 2008
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It’s becoming increasingly hard to predict the transfer activity this summer. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s future still in the balance, along with Lampard (a target for Inter Milan), and Alexander Hleb. It’s Hleb’s Arsenal team ma
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- July 11th, 2008
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Spurs are reportedly closing in on the signings of Espanyol forward Luis Garcia and Blackburn winger David Bentley. Garcia has scored 24 times in just under 80 appearances for the Spanish club, and despite the club stating that his possible arrival h
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- July 8th, 2008
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Any tennis fan should really feel sorry for Serena and Venus Williams. They played an amazing final, and although it didn’t go three sets, I still think it lived up to expectations. But unfortunately for them, one of the greatest matches, i
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- July 6th, 2008
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David Coulthard will retire from racing in Formula at the end of his 18th season this year. In the announcement, Coulthard said “my decision was taken earlier this year and is based on a desire to stop while I am still competitive”. “I&
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CLD Sport watched the men’s semi finals from Wimbledon centre court today. On the walk to the club we were handed various freebies, only for all these products to be confiscated by Wimbledon security as we approached the grounds. This was very emba
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- July 1st, 2008
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We have all come accustomed to Chelsea’s spending power in recent times, and this summer is no different. Portuguese midfielder Deco has already been confirmed as a Chelsea player, and reports suggest that Robinho is also set to move to the Blu
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The Ladies Quarter final’s were completed today, and unfortunately for the spectators, there was not too much excitement. Both Williams’ sisters had routine matches as I predicted, however my other two were off the mark. Jie Zheng went t
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- June 30th, 2008
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As I begin this article, Andy Murray is serving up one break in the fifth set, after coming back from two set to love deficit against the seemingly unbeatable Richard Gasquet. Murray showed grit and fight that has made him a top 15 player in the wor
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- June 29th, 2008
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A first-half goal from Liverpool’s Fernando Torres was enough to beat a defensively inept German side in Vienna. Torres struck just after the half hour mark, after muscling his way past Lahm and poking it over the advancing Lehmann. Predictably
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30 Matches, 16 Countries, 22 Days. Euro 2008 reaches it’s climax this evening with a showcase final between pre-tournament favourites Germany and the much-fancied Spanish. 90 minutes separates Germany and Spain from becoming European Champions
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- June 27th, 2008
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Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven keeper Heurelho Gomes to White Hart Lane - surely ending Paul Robinson’s spell at the club. The deal to bring Gomes to North London is subject to personal terms being agreed, along with a work
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- June 26th, 2008
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Spain have beaten Russia 3-0 in the second semi-final in Vienna to set up a final meeting with Germany on Sunday Cesc Fabregas performed brilliantly - after coming on as a substitute for injured David Villa in the first-half. He proved to be the diff
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- June 25th, 2008
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New Zealand (246-9) beat England (245 all out) by 1 wicket. The final match in this topsy-turvy Natwest One Day series is this Saturday at Lords. The problem is that after today, England cannot win the series as they now trail 2-1 and only have thems
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Well, it was a quiet third day of action at the All England Club. For example, Novak Djokovic went down in the second round today with barely a whimper! After questioning last week how much longer Federer can stay at the top of Men’s tennis wi
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Germany have beaten Turkey 3-2 in a fantastic semi-final. Turkey took the lead in the 22nd minute after some slow defending. The lead only lasted four minutes as Schweinsteiger equalised. With 3 goals scored in the last ten minutes, Turkish hearts we
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Well, here we go again with another apology. After a promise to pay more attention to this blog, it’s yet again been left alone for far too long! I’ve been so busy with my sports site - which is hard work, but becoming very successful - t
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Germany meet Turkey tonight in the first of the Euro 2008 semi-finals. Turkey face a tough task, made worse by their severely weakened team due to injuries and suspensions. Latest reports suggest that Turkey could be without eight players for tonight
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- June 24th, 2008
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Andy Murray has beaten Fabrice Santoro of France 6-3 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in the first round at Wimbledon, but did not have an easy ride. Santoro was a tricky customer, playing some fantastic shots throughout and giving Murray plenty to think about. Murray
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With the transfer of Samir Nasri announced on his personal website yesterday - before the site was swiftly removed from the realms of the Internet, Arsenal fans all over the world have been desperately trying to find out just what is going on. Well,
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- June 23rd, 2008
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If reports are to be believed, Samir Nasri has signed a 4 year contract with Arsenal. So, for all you Gooners out there, here is a quick video showing what he is capable of…… Read About Nasri’s Signing Here SHARETHIS.addEntry({ tit
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Reports on the players website - which now seems to be unavailable - suggest that Nasri has completed his £15.8million transfer to Arsenal, from Marseille. Nasri has been linked to Arsenal since the end of the season, and it now appears that the 20-
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- June 22nd, 2008
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Spain have beaten Italy 4-2 on penalties after a disappointing 0-0 draw after 120 minutes of play. The Italians are deservedly out of the tournament, after playing negatively throughout. Their completely unattractive style of football is a bore, and
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Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Paul Ince - as reported by CLDsport here. Ince was reportedly Blackburn’s first choice replacement for Mark Hughes, and leaves MK Dons with immediate effect. A statement released on the club we
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Felipe Massa has won the French Grand Prix after Kimi Raikkonen suffered mechanical failure and gifted the Brazilian his third victory of 2008. Raikkonen finished second but was in total control of the race until his Ferrari suffered a cracked exhaus
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- June 21st, 2008
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In 2007, a superlicence cost F1 drivers €1,725, with an extra charge of €456 per point scored in 2006. In 2008 this is risen to €10,000 and €2,000 per point from 2006. A few of the drivers, including Alonso, have been complaining. What he fai
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Russia have dumped the Netherlands out of Euro 2008 with a fine performance, once again inspired by Andrei Arshavin. With the scores level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, Russia scored twice in extra time to end the Netherlands’ hopes. Arshavin missed
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New Zealand (182 all out) beat England (160 all out) by 22 runs. England’s batsmen failed to chase a seemingly regulation total on a bouncy Bristol wicket as the Natwest series was levelled at 1-1 this afternoon. Paul Collingwood was clearly di
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Kimi Raikkonen will start tomorrow’s French Grand Prix on pole after a unflustered performance put him ahead of his Ferrari team mate Felipe Massa. This was classic Raikkonen – unflustered and calculated. The on-board footage picked up a great de
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- June 20th, 2008
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Croatia 1 v 1 Turkey (Turkey win 3-1 on penalties) The first penalty shoot-out of the tournament has ensured Turkey advance to the semi-finals where they will face Germany - at Croatia’s expense. It proved to be an extraordinary end to a otherw
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The Wimbledon Draws were released today, and I have a few thoughts I’d like to share heading into the grandest of the Grand Slams. Marcos Bagdhatis was without a doubt the biggest beneficiary of Wimbledon using their own seedings (Wimbledon is
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After Portugal’s Euro 2008 exit yesterday evening, the media attention has focused directly on Cristiano Ronaldo, and his future. If reports in the Spanish media are to be believed, Ronaldo has fuelled speculation that he is to leave for Real M
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- June 19th, 2008
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The first quarter-final has seen Germany beat Portugal 3-2 and advance to the semi-finals. After a near perfect group stage performance, Portugal were below par on Thursday night in Basel, and Germany finally found their feet after some unconvincing
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In this article: Hleb in talks with Barcelona, Ince set to become Blackburn manager, Nasri ‘agrees’ Arsenal contract, Roma sign Riise from Liverpool, and the latest Cristiano Ronaldo rumours. With Euro 2008 creeping towards the final, it&
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- June 18th, 2008
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Well, after some technical difficulties prevented us writing for the last 48 hours, here is a roundup of the action we missed. Tuesday saw the match between France and Italy - with a place in the last eight the prize for the winner. France’s ni
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England (162 all out from 24 overs) vs New Zealand (127-2 from 19 overs) NO RESULT- GAME ABANDONED. If things aren’t going your way, the phrase ‘when it rains, it pours’ is often used. The irony of this won’t be lost on Daniel
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- June 17th, 2008
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This is Part 2 of CLDSport’s look at the important lower league transfers this summer. It has been a relatively quiet week, with some deals yet to be completed and lots of competition amongst teams meaning certain transfers are being delayed. T
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- June 16th, 2008
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Poland 0 v 1 Croatia, Austria 0 v 1 Germany Germany have beaten Austria 1-0 to finish runners-up in Group B and will face Portugal in Basel on Thursday evening. Group winners beat Poland 1-0 in tonight’s other match. Report to follow shortly
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This morning at 10am, the English league fixtures were announced. Below you will find the Premier League schedule, with other leagues to follow shortly. Saturday, 16 August 2008 Arsenal v West Brom, 15:00 Aston Villa v Man City, 15:00 Bolton v Stoke,
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- June 15th, 2008
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We have just witnessed the game of the tournament so far. With the Czech Republic seemingly heading for the quarter-finals, Turkey have staged a major comeback and won the game 3-2 to go through to the next round. Meanwhile, Portugal - who have alrea
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England (307-5) beat New Zealand (193 all out) by 114 runs This report could have been written the second Ian Bell pouched a mis-hit back foot shot from Brendon McCullum in the 9th over of New Zealand’s reply. Set a daunting 308 to win, this
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Spain 2 v 1 Sweden, Greece 0 v Russia 1 Yesterday saw group D take the stage for the second round of matches. Spain met Sweden for a chance to win the group with one game remaining, and they started well. After just 15 minutes Liverpool’s Ferna
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- June 13th, 2008
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Netherlands 4 v 1 France, Romania 1 v 1 Italy The Dutch are lighting up Euro 2008 with some stunning performances, and now must be strong favourites to at least reach the final, if not win the tournament. Within 10 minutes of this evening’s mat
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