OFFICIAL: Didier Drogba re-signs for Chelsea

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the return of Didier Drogba. The striker has signed a one-year contract. Drogba of course needs no introduction.

When he came to the end of his previous contract in 2012 it was only weeks after he had stroked the ball from the penalty spot into the Bayern Munich net to place Chelsea on top of the European summit for the first time.

His earlier equalising header in that Champions League final was his 157th goal in 341 appearances, a total placing him fourth in the club’s all-time highest-scorer list.

Continue reading Drogba signs.

Joey Barton and Yossi Benayoun become involved in Twitter row over Israel-Gaza conflict

Joey Barton and Yossi Benayoun were involved in a Twitter spat today over the divisive conflict between Gaza and Israel.

Barton, well known for making social comment and quoting The Smiths and Nietzsche on Twitter, spoke out about the 18-day-old conflict which has left over 800 dead – the vast majority of which have been Palestinian.

"The attack on the school in Beit Hanoun is deplorable. #StopKillingChildrenInGaza," wrote Barton this morning.

Continue reading Joey Barton and Yossi Benayoun become involved in Twitter row over Israel-Gaza conflict – News & Comment – Football – The Independent.

Olympiakos’ Andreas Bouchalakis thunderbastard vs AC Milan

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Andreas Bouchalakis sealed Olympiakos’ friendly victory over AC Milan scoring his teams 3rd goal with an absolute belter.

Louis van Gaal gives Rooney & Valencia a shooting 101 lesson

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Before the season has even started, here we get a glimpse of Louis van Gaal’s famed reputation as the new Manchester United coach teaches Wayne Rooney and Antonio Valencia the basics of shooting – aim for the corners!

Great stuff, and this is just the beginning. Expect plenty more like this throughout the season.

17-year old Jeremie Boga’s superb equaliser for Chelsea vs AC Wolfsberger

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There might have been a fortuitous bounce here or there during the build up, but this way a pretty explosive goal from Chelsea’s young Jeremie Boga which started from inside his own half.

Wayne Rooney’s casual goal vs LA Galaxy during 7-0 romp

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Wayne Rooney seemingly out for a casual evening stroll vs LA Galaxy virtually walks in one of his two goals during United’s 7-0 thrashing of the MLS team.

OFFICIAL: Spurs agree deal to sign Swansea duo Davies & Worm

Davies joins us on a five-year contract, while Vorm has signed a four-year deal with the Club.

The transfers will also see Gylfi Sigurdsson return to the Welsh club where he spent time on loan in 2012 and we wish him well for the future.

Left back Davies earned his first professional contract with Swansea in 2011 and has gone on to excel in their First Team, winning their Young Player of the Year accolade the past two seasons.

via Deal for Swansea duo agreed 23 July 2014 – News – tottenhamhotspur.com.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign DEFENDER(!) Jérémy Mathieu

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FC Barcelona and València CF have reached agreement for the transfer of the French player, Jérémy Mathieu. Jérémy Mathieu will sign a contract with FC Barcelona for the next four seasons, plus an optional season more. The cost of the transfer is 20 million Euros and the buyout clause will be 50 million Euros.

via Agreement for the incorporation of Jérémy Mathieu | FC Barcelona.