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Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery admits Chelsea are "very
interested" in him and expects his future to be decided before the end of March.
Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa are the latest club to monitor Cardiff City full-back Adam Matthews,
with Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal also interested in the
18-year-old. Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea captain John Terry's celebration of his goal against Stoke, in which he
rolled up his shirt sleeve and pointed to his captain's armband, dominates the
back pages. Selections include: "Terry Up In Arms" (Daily Star), "Barmy Army"
(Daily Mirror) and "Listen To The Band" (The Sun).
Manchester United defender Wes Brown fears his World Cup dream is over after
breaking a bone in his left foot. Full story: Daily Mail
Manager Rafael Benitez has assured Alberto Aquilani that he is not the
"forgotten man of Liverpool", despite having to sacrifice the Italian
midfielder's adjustment to English football in the race for a critical place in
next season's Champions League. Full story: The Guardian
AC Milan midfielder David Beckham believes the Italian club can cause a surprise
at Old Trafford on Wednesday and knock Manchester United out of the Champions
League, despite losing the first leg 3-2 in the San Siro. Full story: Daily Mail
The battle for control of Manchester United is expected to intensify this week
with the appointment of official banking advisers to the Red Knights, the group
of City financiers who are trying to seize control of the club. Full story: The
Guardian
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp
believes all Premier League managers will eventually be foreign. Full story:
Daily Telegraph
The Football Association may withhold the £600,000 prize money and television
income that Portsmouth have earned by reaching the FA Cup semi-finals, then
divert it to pay off some of the £3m in transfer fees Pompey owe to other clubs.
Full story: The Times
That, however, may be the least of Portsmouth's problems. The FA may dump the
club out of the entire Cup competition as a result of their debts. Full story:
Daily Express
Wigan's Victor Moses may opt to join
Nigeria's World Cup squad after being overlooked by Stuart Pearce for the
England Under-21 team. Full story: Daily Mirror
Fabio Capello's love of golf is one of the reasons the Italian wants to stay on
as England coach for the next two years. The former AC Milan boss has become
addicted to the sport since arriving in the country and now plays a couple of
times a week. Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott has explained that his goal celebration against
Burnley, which involved pointing to an imaginary watch on his wrist, was an
attempt to dodge a fine for missing the team bus. "I was late for the bus the
night before, so that's why I was pointing to a watch," he said. "I probably
will get a fine but I'll take it. I shouldn't be late but I just got caught in
traffic. Maybe it will be forgotten about now!" Full story: The Sun
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