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| MLS trying to hold onto Holden As Landon Donovan gets set to join Everton on a short-term loan, fellow MLS star Stuart Holden is also being tempted to follow his lead and make a move to England. cbc.cacbc.ca |
Chelsea debt wiped off by Roman Abramovich but club still record loss Chelsea are operating effectively free from debt after Roman Abramovich wiped off £340 million owed to him. telegraph.co.uk |
The show must go on, says Didier Drogba • Attack on Togo team 'left us shattered'• Concerns remain over security at Africa Cup of NationsDidier Drogba maintains the Africa Cup of Nations must continue, even though the attack on the Togo team bus has left everyone "shattered".Togo's prime minister, Gilbert Houngbo, has denied the country want to re-enter the tournament in Angola, having pulled out after three members of the group died as a result of last Friday's attack.Concerns have been raised over the safety of the teams remaining, many of whom have top European stars in their squad. Ivory Coast play their opener against Burkina Faso in Cabinda today. A minute's silence for the victims of the attack on the Togo team was observed before kick-off.Drogba said: "We are ready, but the events of Friday have left us shattered. I have spoken with [Togo and Manchester City striker] Emmanuel Adebayor and it was a difficult situation for them."We have to show solidarity with them, though, and support the decision they have taken. We are all sad to see them leave the biggest competition for African players, but that is life."Africa Cup of NationsTogoIvory Coastguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Allardyce told he must sell before he can buy • Allardyce says Blackburn have had no bids for their players• Benni McCarthy has been linked with move away from clubSam Allardyce says Blackburn Rovers are unlikely to make any new signings during the transfer window, but suggested the Middlesbrough winger Gary O'Neil could be a target if his team could first raise funds by selling players.It has been a quiet transfer window so far for Rovers, with the striker Benni McCarthy heavily linked with a move away from Ewood Park but little happening in terms of actual movement in or out of the club."We're aware of the availability of Gary O'Neil from Middlesbrough," Allardyce said. "But at the moment we don't have any finances in place to move for any players. If that changes and the board tells me there is, then we'll have a look in the market. If it doesn't, then we stay with what we've got."Asked if any player looked set to make way in order to create the necessary funds, Allardyce said: "Not at the moment because we haven't had a bid for anybody. We will have to just wait and see what progresses in that area."Blackburn RoversSam AllardyceTransfer windowPremier Leagueguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Sam Allardyce slams Benni McCarthy as striker nears West Ham move Sam Allardyce has accused Benni McCarthy of selfishness as he closes in on a move to West Ham. telegraph.co.uk |