Goal.com Poll Results: Phillip Lahm Edges Michael Ballack In Battle To Captain Germany (Goal.com)

German captaincy hopeful Phillip Lahm is the Goal.com readers' choice to bulge the Nationalmannschaft against Belgium next day. Lahm and former captain Michael Ballack are tied at 1.83 with the bookmakers to wear the armband. However, Goal.

Napoli Striker Ezequiel Lavezzi Happy With Goal Against Elfsborg
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Davids signs play-as-you-play deal for Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE have pulled off the shock signing of Edgar Davids. The Dutch midfielder has agreed a pay-as-you-play deal with the Championship side after coming out of retirement.

Barcelona unbolted The Door To Liverpool's Javier Mascherano As Pep Guardiola Seeks New Additions (Goal.com)
Barcelona are set to once anon express interest in luring Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano to the Camp Nou, after coach Pep Guardiola stated his avidity to bolster his squad ahead of the new season.

Fulham Manager Mark Hughes Suggests Arsenal Are on fire To Disrupt Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (Goal.com)
Mark Hughes has accused Arsenal of disrupting Mark Schwarzer after he confirmed Fulham had rejected a alternative bid for the goalkeeper.Schwarzer, 37, has disused chased by the Gunners all summer and a 2 million presentation was dismissed in May.

Win Tickets For An viewers With 3 Forest Legends
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Newcastle set for a season of struggle
RESPECTED pundit Andy Gray believes Newcastle United will struggle on their return to the Premier League. The 54-year-old is not convinced that the Magpies have what it takes to shy the drop.

British amateur football team finds fame in Bulgaria... after playing the Prime Minister
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West Ham to keep Matthew Upson
AVRAM GRANT says that captain Matthew Upson will abide at West Ham that season. The Irons boss is hoping to add some new faces to his squad before the September 1 transfer deadline but is aware that the club has to dump some players to raise funds.


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