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The deal for the forward appeared to have been finalised, with only personal terms to be discussed.

Blackburn are scheduled to play Pune FC in a friendly match at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.

Country's football governing body said it has no objection subject to necessary clearance from the state and central government.

The Brazilian club have made clear their intention to sign the striker on loan.

Peru moved joint-top of Group C in the 2011 Copa America.

Essien, 28, was sidelined for more than six months in 2008 with a cruciate ligament injury.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all interested in the playmaker.

Peru's Copa America preparations continued to be plagued by injuries after a rough 1-0 win over Senegal.

Messi needs to show Argentine fans he's the world's greatest soccer player when wearing the country's colours.

Gill has criticised decisions taken by sport's governing body in the UK, believing the Red Devils get a raw deal.

Spain won the trophy for the first time since 1998 by winning the final 2-0.

The 24-year-old Arsenal midfielder is wanted by the Barcelona boss for next season.

United believe that Modric will stay at Spurs next season.

Manchester City, Barcelona and Inter Milan are all vying for the exciting attacker.

Mourinho is preparing an offer for Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien to replace the outgoing Diarra.

Nabi, who represented East Bengal for seven years, has inked a two-year deal with Mohun Bagan.