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Barcelona chief: Only matter of time before Man City’s Robinho signs

Barcelona admit it's not a question of if, but when, they will sign Manchester City winger Robinho.City maintain Robinho will not be allowed to leave in January, but the former Real Madrid striker is clearly angling for a move back to Spain, and Barcelona reiterated their desire to sign him on...

Liverpool boss Benitez backs Barcelona star Messi for FIFA World Player

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes Barcelona star Lionel Messi will win the FIFA World Player of the Year award.Ahead of today's clash with Portsmouth, when asked about his views on who should be the 2009 World Player of the Year, Rafa joked: "One of my players."But really, I think it has to be a...

Barcelona happy to see Man Utd, Chelsea cop tough Champions League draw

Barcelona admit they're delighted with the draws Premiership clubs have been handed in the Champions League.Barcelona technical director Txiki Begiristain says Manchester United's showdown with AC Milan and Inter Milan's tie with Chelsea will benefit his side."There are two clashes between Italian...

Real Madrid lifts Pepe spirits with stunning contract offer

Real Madrid are ready to hand Pepe a huge boost after undergoing knee surgery.<!--break-->Pepe is out for the season, but Marca says his morale will be lifted with Real to table a new contract to the defender worth triple his current salary.Real GM Jorge Valdano is ready to step up negotiations...

Barcelona coach Guardiola has head turned by Serie A offer

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has an offer from a Serie A club.Gazzetta dello Sport says a top Italian club has tabled a contract offer to Guardiola's management.While the club has not been named, it's been revealed Guardiola has welcomed the approach and is willing to sit down with their...

Barcelona coach Guardiola: CWC defeat would not take gloss off glory year

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists their glorious year will not be affected if they lose the Club World Cup final to Estudiantes.Barca play their 64th and final competitive match of an historic 2009 against the Copa Libertadores champions in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, of which the Catalan giants...

Lyon president Aulas excited facing Real Madrid striker Benzema

Olympique Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has welcomed their Champions League draw with Karim Benzema's Real Madrid.Benzema's return to Stade Gerland was one of several reunions to come out of the draw - David Beckham returning to Manchester United with AC Milan and Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho...

Real Madrid coach Pellegrini confident squad can cover Pepe

Real Madrid's squad is strong enough to absorb the loss of Pepe, insists coach Manuel Pellegrini.Pepe has been a key member of Madrid's defence since his 30million euro move from Porto two years ago but he us unlikely to play any further part this season after suffering a serious knee...