New deals for Liverpool pair

Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher have signed new contracts with Liverpool, which will keep the pair at the club until at least 2011.'I'm really pleased. The negotiations have gone really smoothly,' said Gerrard today.

Stewart cool on Coyle Well link
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Ranieri appointed Juve boss Juventus confirm Claudio Ranieri as their new coach and hand
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Danish fan 'sorry' for ref attack
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Keane: It's a balancing act
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Striker Totti may end Italy exile
MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -- Striker Francesco Totti has hinted he may be willing to return to the Italian national side next season.

New contracts for Reds pair
Liverpool's England duo Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher have signed new deals with the Merseyside club. Club captain Gerrard and vice-skipper Carragher have put pen to paper on deals which extend their stay at Anfield until at least 2011.

Ranieri takes charge at Juventus
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