Bergara extends Real Sociedad deal

Bergara extends Real Sociedad deal MADRID, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Real Sociedad confirmed an agreement to keep midfielder Markel Bergara at the club for the further three seasons on Thursday. The 26-year-old product of the club's youth system has made 8

VOA标准英语2012--Chinese Invest in Italian Soccer Club

Chinese Invest in Italian Soccer Club Internazionale Milan, one of Italy's most famous teams, has played in the country's top league, Serie A, since its founding in 1908. Massimo Moratti, the team president and main shareholder, recently announced an

Lucas unveiled as PSG player

SAO PAULO, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Lucas Moura was unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Tuesday after the European transfer window opened for business. The youngster left Brazilian club Sao Paulo in a deal reportedly worth around 26 million U.S. do

Juventus not to sign any top player, says Conte

MILAN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Juventus head coach Antonio Conte said on Sunday his club will not sign any top player due to economic conditions. The January transfer window opens soon and newspapers in Italy claimed Juventus is finalising a deal to sign

Lucio close to deal with Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil captain Lucio is close to sealing a deal with Brazilian club Sao Paulo as the 34- year-old rescinded Monday his contract with Italian champions Juventus after failing to secure a first-team place. The defe

Maradona wants to keep coaching UAE team

BUENOS AIRES, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Diego Maradona said Wednesday he would like to continue to coach Dubai's Al Wasl team, despite the club's Tuesday announcement on his dismissal, according to local media sources. Maradona, expected to meet with the c

Robinho would need to take paycut at Santos

SAO PAULO, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has warned Brazil striker Robinho he will need to take a substantial pay cut if he is to rejoin the Brazilian club. Ramalho is confident the player is willing to return to the side where he ma

Deco joins Fluminense

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Fluminense soccer team officially announced the arrival of star midfielder Deco on Saturday. The negotiation and liberation of the player with England's Chelsea took nearly two months to conclude. The vice-presi

Adriano reported to sign with Corinthians

ROME, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Adriano was reported to have agreed a deal with Brazilian club Corinthians after terminating his contract with Roma. The former Inter striker（罢工者） joined Roma on a free transfer in the summer, but barely played du

Palmeiras in loan deal for Porto striker Kleber

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Palmeiras is close to signing former Brazil international striker Kleber on a one-year loan deal from Porto. Kleber underwent a medical examination in Sao Paulo on Wednesday and officials expect him to sign with the

Neymar has deal with Barcelona: Alves

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Barcelona defender Daniel Alves says Neymar has already signed a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires with Santos in July 2014. The comments come a week after reports that Premier League outfit Manches

Neymar offered new Santos deal, says father

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Neymar has been offered a new contract by Brazil's Santos, according to the striker's father and agent. The 21-year-old is currently tied to the club until July 2014 but Santos risks losing the starlet for nothing

Athletic renew contract of young defender Laporte

MADRID, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Athletic Club Bilbao this Monday announced that young central defender, Aymeric Laporte has extended his contract with them until the end of June 2016. The extended deal is a reward for the exceptional form the 18- year-ol

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone signs four year deal

MADRID, Mar. 5 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid have announced an agreement to extend the contract of coach, Diego Simeone for a further four seasons. The Argentinean, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of the current season, has agreed a new

PSG target Rafinha close to new Flamengo deal

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain target Rafinha is reportedly on the verge of signing a contract extension with Brazilian giants Flamengo. The 19-year-old forward has agreed in-principal to a five-year deal with a buy-out claus

Man United agrees deal with two Chinese companies

LONDON, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- English Premier League side Manchester United on Tuesday agreed two three-year sponsorships with Chinese companies, China Construction Bank (CCB) and soft drinks manufacturer Wahaha. As part of the agreement, United's firs

Inter confirm Paulinho interest

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Italian giants Inter Milan have confirmed their interest in signing Brazil international midfielder Paulinho. The Serie A club's president Massimo Moratti said on Monday that a deal could be struck with Paulinho's

Hernandez signs new deal with Man United

LONDON, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Mexcian striker Javier Hernandez has committed himself to the Premier League champions Manchester United for a further five years as he signed a new deal with the Red Devils. The 23-year-old would stay at Old Trafford unti

Barca renew contract of youngster Dos Santos

MADRID, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona this Thursday announced that they have reached an agreement with Mexican midfielder, Jonathan Dos Santos to extend his contract with the club until the end of 2015. The contract extension is another show of fa

Barcelona renews deal of young starlet Rafinha

MADRID, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona on Thursday announced that the club has reached an agreement to assure the future of young striker Rafinha Rafa Alcantara until the end of June, 2015. The 18-year-old Rafinha is the younger brother of Barcelon