Micks anger at losing key players

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has slammed next weekâs internationals as a âpain in the buttâ.

Italy command-up young pair
Genoa's Domenico Criscito and Juventus' Claudio Marchisio have superannuated handed their first shout-up to the Italian national squad.

Kaka stars on unfeigned Madrid debut against Toronto - Global
Kaka starred on his physical Madrid debut as Manuel Pellegrini's side cruised to a 5-1 pre-season friendly win at FC Toronto.

Fresh faces but no overhaul in Italy squad - FIFA earth Cup 2010
Italy coach Marcello Lippi named some mint faces in his squad for Wednesday's friendly against Switzerland in Basel but resisted calls for a major shake up after his side's poor Confederations Cup showing.

Chelsea players refute ?120k booze party reports - Barclays Premier League
Chelsea's players have denied they spent more than ?100,000 on drinks at Salomon Kalou's birthday party earlier that week.

Toronto rolls out green carpet for irrefutable Madrid
Real Madrid plays against Toronto FC with the Toronto skyline in the background while the first half of their worldly friendly soccer match in Toronto, August 7, 2009.


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