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These are the results of quarter finals of Women’s U20 World Cup in Germany:

Germany 2:0 Korea DPR (Popp, Arnold)
Mexico 1:3 Korea Rep. (Lee 2x and Ji for Korea, Gomez Junco for Mexico)

Sweden 0:2 Columbia (Rincon, Ariza)
USA 2:4 Nigeria (regular and extra time 1:1 [scorers - Brooks for USA 1:0 and Ukaonu for Nigeria's 1:1]; on penalties 2:4)

Semi finals are:
Germany – Korea Republic
Columbia – Nigeria
(both matches will be played on 29.07.)

Finals and match for third place will be played on 01.08.

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Eventhough Liverpool brought Roy Hodgson on the bench instead of Rafa Benitez, who signed for european champions, key players still dont believe in this project. Javier Mascherano is close to joining Benitez in Inter. Inter is also interested in Kuyt. Today we found out that Torres is not happy in Liverpool anymore, he said that he loves the club and fans, but he is not in good reationship with the owners. Chelsea is waiting to see how will things with Torres and Liverpool develop, and meanwhile they are already gathering money for Torres. That the situation with Torres is critical, also confirmed the manager of Liverpool Roy Hodgson.

This is it? No, there is also doubt about Gerrard staying in Liverpool. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will try once more.  We will see in incoming days, how things will end for Liverpool.

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Japanese player is not in contact with AC Milan, said players agent. Press speculated in previous days, that japanase star is step away from joining Milan, but players agent, Kees Ploegsma has talked down the speculations.

“I know nothing about this, nobody contacted me. As far as I know, Keisuke is CSKA’s player and he will stay there. Obviously it’s an honour being linked to prestigious sides, but it is not a surprise because Keiskuke  did good things in the World Cup and with CSKA.”

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After Dunga resigned his job as Brazil’s coach there was a question about the next coach, finally Mano Menezes has been named as the coach for the Brazil team. Mano Menezes has lead many leading clubs in the recent teams and been very successful to overcome many troubles easily. He had been with his club of the Corinthians for a period of 3 yrs and he is very thankful for that.

Mano Menezes gave the confirmation officially in front of the press of being the next coach for the Brazilian team after the position was denied by Muricy Ramalho as his club was not able to relieve him. He has a record of taking his club to a Copa Libertadores final for two seasons but unfortunately were defeated by the Argentines.

The whole country has some great expectations from the new coach to make the international team more successful. Mano Menezes really have to make the team to over come the failure of the 2010 World Cup, also there will be more pressure on him as the next world cup will be hosted by Brazil in 2014.

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Transfer news:
- Arsenal: Mertesacker (25, Werder B.) on target; Arshavin wants Fulham’s goalkeeper, Schwarzer
- Manchester City: Kolarov signed for Manchester City, price was €18m, expecting to be official after he’s done with medical exams; Coach Roberto Mancini confirmed our reports that he’s after Aston Villa’s Milner
- Del Neri (Juve‘s coach), confirmed Diego is up for sale
- After we announced there is an deal between CSKA and AC Milan over Honda, his agent said: “Milan would be great, but we have to wait and see what will be the offer for player.”
- Again, we were right, there is an interest from Real Madrid on Ricardo Carvalho who said: “It would be a dream, playing for Real M.”

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After the dreams of signing Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg vanished, Juve already found themself a new target. It is Emanuel Adebayor, 26 years old player from Manchester City, which price is set very high. It is possible, that Juve could get Adebayor on loan, and only take care of players wage. The chemistry between R.Mancini and Adebayor was never good, which means that Mancini could agree with this transfer, especially if Balotelli signs for a contract with new born billionares.

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11:30h:
Sweden – Columbia – today
USA – Nigeria – tomorrow

18:00h:
Germany – Korea DPR – today

18:30h:
Mexico – Korea Rep. – tomorrow

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August 5th will no longer be just an ordinary day. This is the day Javier Mascherano will return to Liverpool for the first time since his vacation after the World Cup. Only at that time will new Liverpool boss, Roy Hodgson, get a chance to sit down and talk with the Argentine, who has been ignoring Hodgson’s calls while on vacation. Who knows if the new boss can convince the midfielder to stay on board with Steven Gerrard? Inter are obviously in the running for Mascherano should he decide to leave Anfield, as the Nerazzurri see the Liverpool man as the perfect partner for Esteban Cambiasso in the midfield. However, should Hodgson convince El Jefecito to stay in Liverpool, Marco Branca will turn to Plan B. Bastian Schweinsteiger is a name that has attracted many eyes at the San Siro, including those of Nerazzurri president Massimo Moratti. Of course the two players are very different, and the German would be used more as an alternative to Dejan Stankovic, the 32-year-old is beginning to need a replacement. For now, we must wait and see and should not be surprised to see deals ending right before the deadline in August.

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Agent of Nemanja Vidic said they didn’t recive any offers from Real Madrid, or any other clubs. Our reports said that today he recived offer for extending contract with current club, Manchester United.

Zaragoza is close so sign WC2010 suprise, young defender Otamendi from Velez for €7m. Real Zaragoza was scouting him long time, but it is expected that the agreement is finally there after 10x.

Liverpool have sold Riera, while Fiorentina is interested in Insua. They are looking to bring Jensen.

Other news:
- New coach of Brazil national side – Pablo Sarabia.
- Magath: Raul is almost ours (will switch for Schalke).
- Guti on radar of Galatasaray coach, Rijkaard.

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Roberto De Assis has a very strong feeling about Ronaldinho’s career in Milan, he said that his brothers entire career may remain in Milan itself. The latest news is that the player was going to the Galaxy in Los Angeles, there was deal made by the Brazilian for Landon Donovan.

But Roberto had a brief word about Ronaldinhos presence at the San Siro if the contract is renewed. He also said that they admire the words of  Berlusconi and it also delights them very much. The connection between us and Milan has been very good so far and will remain the same.

He also added that he will meet Adriano Galliani very soon to speak about the contract as the understanding between us is very good. There seems to be no problem and no point of urgency also in this matter. Ronaldinho has been playing for Milan and he shall remain there, if any team wants to approach him for hiring they need to contact Milan and not us, he added.

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