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Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Wayne Rooney have been absent from recent pre-season friendlies because they have been banished from the first team.

The former France striker celebrated his 35th birthday on Thursday by announcing his retirement from professional football.

Former Spurs and England defender Ledley King says speculation over the future of star player Gareth Bale will not distract the team ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

The January 18-March 30 tournament would feature eight city-based franchise outfits and has got the go-ahead from AIFF.

Ronaldo has refused to confirm reports that he has agreed a new five-year contract with Real Madrid.

Arsenal put in a spirited performance as they came back from two goals down to draw against Napoli at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The 32-year-old Uruguay defender, who spent part of last season on loan at Malaga, moves to the Baggies on a free transfer.

The Serbian striker is in negotiations to renew his contract, which expires next year.

"Sneijder has not been fit for a whole year. He should focus on his own fitness first," the Dutch coach said.

Beckham will release his latest autobiography in October in a deal with a UK publishing unit of French media compan

The 22-year-old left-back will join the Reds on a season long loan deal with an option to sign for a fee of less than 8.5 million pounds.

Dortmund defeated Bayern 4-2 to win the German Sup Cup, handing Pep Guardiola his first defeat in charge of the European Champions.

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The Mersyside club are back in contention to sign the Schalke fullback.

Khedira has established himself as a regular first team starter at Real Madrid and was ever present under Jose Mourinho last season.

"Talks are ongoing, but that doesn't mean there is an agreement," Tottneham coach Andre Villas-Boas said.