Parma is finally sold in $39m deal

ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Parma's search for a new owner ended on Wednesday when Italy's Minister for Economic Development authorised the sale of the Serie A club to businessman Tommaso Ghirardi, the government said.

Coleman Facing Fa Charge
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Phillips Eager To Hound Wolves
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Imps Rubbish Bridges Link
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Chilean Championship in confusion
SANTIAGO, Chile -- The Chilean championship, due to start on Saturday, could be put on hold after a last-minute decision to readmit provincial club Deportes Concepcion.

Inter must answer transfer charges
ROME, Italy -- Serie A leaders Inter Milan have been called to appear before the Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) disciplinary committee to answer charges of falsifying documents in the transfer of a goalkeeper.

Smith Makes Cambridge Move
SMITH MAKES CAMBRIDGE MOVE Port Vale midfielder Christian Smith has joined Conference side Cambridge on a month's loan.

Ferguson Hails Dong
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SFA SET TO UNVEIL McLEISH ON MONDAY
By Lisa Gray, PA Sport Alex McLeish is expected to be unveiled as Scotland manag er on Monday. The Scottish Football Association have called a press conference for 11am on Monday, where they will confirm Walter Smith's successor.


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