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Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson said he was still hoping to persuade Javier Mascherano to stay at the Premier League club.

Roberto Mancini's side now has four points from two matches.

Ferdinand is likely to miss Premier League matches against Fulham, West Ham, Everton and Liverpool.

Schwarzer, 37, has been targeted by Arsene Wenger as the man to replace Manuel Almunia.

Bulgarian media reported the deal was worth about 3 million euros, although Litex didn't reveal financial details.

Squillaci joined los Nervionenses in 2008 after spending the majority of his career in Ligue 1.

Hodgson said his team could not yet match champions Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal.

Riquelme said he would return to the playing field when he feels fully recovered from the left knee surgery.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with Poulsen this summer.

Janssen had a chance to win it for the Netherlands in stoppage time but he blasted his shot just wide.

Spain became the latest world champions not to win their first match after lifting the FIFA trophy.

Problems with the Brazilian's fitness after the close-season break have reignited speculation of a late transfer.

"After mulling over the issue a great deal, I have decided to continue playing for the national team."

Inter Milan ran out comfortable winners against Manchester City in Baltimore.

Real Madrid expected it to be a popular signing because of its tradition of having a German midfielder.

Arsenal has maintained that Fabregas is not for sale.