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Samuel Eto'o might join the Dutch league

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Samuel Eto'o could join Ajax Amsterdam.

The British "Sun" newspaper revealed today that the Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o and his agent met with Marc Overmars , Ajax Amsterdam's technical director.

The newspaper sarcastically confirmed that Eto'o and his agent meet with Netherlands' legend Overmars in a private place in the French Capital and questioned : "what are they doing ? playing for example ?! "

It worth mentioning that Eto's is currently a free agent as Chelsea refused to renew his contract because of his high salary despite his age , after signing Diego Costa.

the 33 years old player used to get 120 thousand pounds per week in Chelsea , many reports has confirmed that Southampton had approached the player , but the Cameroonian striker refused to sign a contract which does not secure him a 100 thousand pounds as a weekly salary.

The "Sun" pointed out that if Ajax decided to sign the free agent , they might withdraw the deal due to Eto's high financial demands.

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Seydou Keita explained the reasons that led to throwing the bottle at Pepe

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"To Pepe ... i'm not human"

The Malian International player ,Seydou Keita, spoke about what happened between him and Real Madrid's Portuguese player before their last friendly kick off at the Guinness International Champions Cup

Keita refused to shake hand with Pepe , then throw a bottle of water that hit Pepe's shoulder , despite having apologised for his action , Seydou explained his reasons.

The former Barcelona player said "when I used to play with Barcelona , in one particular Clasico match , Pepe called me a monkey and spit on me , i told myself that a person that could do that is a nobody and has no principles".

"At that time , i didn't want to make a deal out of it , i told my teammates what i intended to do vs Real Madrid, but he came back when i ignored him , walk behind me and spit on me which forced me to throw the water bottle at him"

Keita concluded saying that "Pepe doesn't see me as human , his behaviours are unacceptable , i made a mistake when i reacted like that and i apologize for that , but his actions reflect his lack of respect toward others"

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Seydou Keita and Pepe's incident

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The Real Madrid - Barcelona conflict is back.

The Former Barcelona player , Seydou Keita , refused to shake hand with Real Madrid's player Képler Laveran Lima Ferreira (most known as Pepe ), during yesterday's Real Madrid friendly match vs AS Roma at the International friendly Champions Cup , which is currently being held in the United States.

The game had not started but the spirits were already warmed up this Tuesday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas where Real Madrid faced AS Roma at the International Friendly Tournament. It all started when Roma's midfielder and ex-Barcelona's player Seydou Keita refused to Handshake Madrid's defender Pepe.

The Malian player seems that he didn't forgive the portuguese Pepe as he was insulted during the 2011 Spanish Supercup Clasicco

To make matters worse , Seydou thrown a bottle of water on the shoulder of his opponent , with a Smile, Pepe remains surprisingly calm, him who is known for his temper of fire. After these clashes, the friendly match has finally started , where AS Roma won 1-0 thanks to Francesco Totti's goal at Diego Lopez , who came in in the 2nd half to replace Iker Casillas.

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Didier Drogba officially return to the English Premier League

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Didier Drogba officially return to Chelsea

Free of any contract , Didier Drogba had signed a one-year contract with Chelsea, where he had already evolved between 2004 and 2012. The Ivorian attacker "couldn't refuse the opportunity to work under Jose Mourinho again".

Didier Drogba is back in Chelsea, the 36 years old Ivorian International attacker has signed a one-year contract, confirmed by London club this Friday. "it has been an easy decision" explained Drogba on the official website of the Blues.

"I could not refuse the opportunity to work again with Jose (Mourinho). Everyone knows the special relationship that I have with this club and I always felt at home here ,my desire to win is always the same, and I am anxious to be able to help this team. I am excited by this new chapter of my career."added Didier

On his side, his new coach ,Jose Mourinho, has assured that this return was first and foremost a sporting choice: "He signed because he is one of the best strikers in Europe. he is not protected by what he has done previously for this club, he arrived with the desire of marking more history" explained the "Special One".

In May 2012, after scoring a great goal that helped Chelsea winning their first ever Champions League , Drogba announced his departure after having scored 157 goals in 341 matches since his arrival from Marseille. During his first visit to the club, he had won three English Premier League titles , four FA Cups, two League Cups and finally a Champions League in 2012.



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Yaya Toure decided his future

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After weeks of rumours , Manchester City Ivorian midfield finally came out and decide to stay with the club.

Currently under a contract until June 2017 with Manchester City, the International Ivoirien Midfielder Yaya Toure (31 years) referred to his future. Regularly interested by Paris Saint-Germain , the former Monaco player has finally decided to stay with Man City.

"The fans have always been good with my family and me", he explained to Sky Sports News. "I want to stay. I have always honored my contracts. I do not think at all at these rumour ,It is a great pleasure to stay and enjoy the new season. "

Over the past few weeks, his agent has yet attacked several times Manuel Pellegrini's club. At the end of last year , after winning the English Premier Leaguey, Yaya Toure had in effect been retained by his club for a trip to Abu Dhabi. The Ivorian player couldn't in fact visit his brother who was seriously sick at that time . who later passed away while Yaya and his brother Kolo were in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.

Among the biggest wages in Manchester City, the former Metalurg Donetsk , Olympiacos Piraeus and FC Barcelona player seemed to leave the club. It must be said that not many clubs can sign him, particularly with the establishment of the fair-play financial.

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Eto'o could join the Turkish League

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Eto'o discussed with Galatasaray

According to SkySports, Samuel Eto'o would be in discussions with Galatasaray, especially after he has recently announced his decision to leave chelsea , with the arrival of the Spanish/Brazillian Striker Diego Costa.

Eliminated with Cameroon from the World Cup, Samuel Eto'o has recently announced his decision to leave Chelsea. Free of any contract, the Striker is therefore currently looking for a new club.

While some rumours foretelling an interest of Arsenal and Everton, the Cameroonian attacker could eventually lead toward Galatasaray. According to SkySports, Samuel Eto'o and his entourage would have in fact started discussions with the Turkish club.

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The Algerian players will not offer their cash reward to the population of Gaza

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The tweet relaying of what Islam Slimani would have required concerning the payment of their reward for Gaza is fake. It has, however, spread out around the world.

The Algerian players had decided to donate their cash reward to the people of Gaza, according to the messages which have spread on social networks. But according to the latest information, this rumour seems to be false.

At the time where other African teams like Ghana and Cameroon have been squabbling for their financial dues for their participation in the World Cup, the Algerian selection announced that they would make good use of their own. The Algerian attacker Islam Slimani would have entrusted the journalist Waleed Abu Nada that all the players on the team will give their cash reward to the population of Gaza.

But according to the latest information gathered by another journalist, who is specialist in the Algerian team , this testimony has no source.No source for the quote, 'They need it more than us.' Nothing in Algerian press, and the FAF haven't said anything either.

The total amount of cash reward is up to 8 million Swiss francs. During the triumphal procession of the Algerian team in their return to the capital, a Palestinian flag was displayed on the bus by a player of the team.

Qualified for the first time in their history to the 2nd round of the World Cup, the Algeria team has seduced an entire generation. By their qualities on the field, but also outside the Pitch, the team have earned their heroic home tour bus in Algeria.

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Egypt faces Ghana,Tunisia Vs Cameroon & Cote d'Ivoire against Senegal on the World Cup Preliminaries

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The African eliminations qualifying lot for World Cup 2014 in Brazil, which was held in Cairo today at noon, resulted this following clashes:

Ghana will Play  with Egypt, Tunisia, with Cameroon, Burkina Faso to Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire against Senegal, and Ethiopia vs Nigeria.

The 1st leg matches will be held on the staduim of the teams mentioned fisrt in the period from 11 to 15 October , while the 2nd leg matches will be held in the period from 15 to 19 November.

The five teams who wins in the total matches, qualify to the World Cup finals in Brazil in June

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Eto'o officially retires from international games

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Football Star, Team Leader, Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o officially declared his retirement from international play directly after ensuring transit to the critical role qualified Brazil to World Cup 2014 after winning on Libya (1-0) for the ninth round on Sunday in Yaounde in the final round.

The current Chelsea Star, toke his final decision directly after the end of the match within the classroom service, and informed his colleagues, administrators, elected.

Eto'o ,historical striker Team with 55 target,attributed his sudden decision to "personal reasons" paid to accelerate the end is in this sensitive time of wold cup elimination.

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The Egyptian League is officially canceled

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The Egyptian Football Federation announced during a meeting on Thursday headed by Jalal Alam on the cancellation of the competition Egyptian premier league this season.

The Egyptian Football Federation held a meeting with representatives of the clubs, where it was eventually agreed to cancel the competition this season because of the security conditions in Egypt now.

The Ministry of the Interior refused earlier resumption of the contest before one round of end because of the political conditions in the country.

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Messi mugged in Senegal !!

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The return of Aspire Academy sports delegation to the hotel where they were staying in Senegal were surprised by stealing nine mobile phones and seven passports & 2 wallet, even though it was free of money, the thieves did it again later &  stilled a  smart organ of one of the Companions of Messi.

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Rome authorities detain Raja goalkeeper

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The security authorities at Rome International Airport arrested Khaled AL ASKARI, goalkeeper of Raja, due to the loss of his passport

The 'askari' was traveling with his team to Hungary, where the team will organize training collected in preparation for the next sports season.

 the player was surprised  with the loss of his passport after a journey at Rome International Airport, to change the plane, as it was unable to find it, which is what caused the failure accompany Group of the Rome to Hungary.

It is anticipated that the Italian authorities will send khaled back to Morocco, in case he could not find his passport to catch Raja mission, which completed its journey to Hungary

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