June 2009 Blog Posts (4)

Malouda rewarded with new contract

Chelsea's French international midfielder Florent Malouda signed on Tuesday a four-year contract extension with the FA Cup winners.

The 29-year-old, who had two years remaining on his current contract, had been linked with a move to Italian Serie A giants AC Milan despite a generally hugely disappointing spell at Chelsea since joining for 13.5million pounds from French champions Olympique Lyon in 2007.

"I am staying. I have four years… Continue

Added by MySoccerPlace.net on June 24, 2009 at 11:43pm — 1 Comment

Six Matches Ban for Drogba

Chelsea were considering their response to UEFA's decision to hand lengthy European bans to Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa and fine the club £85,000 following their controversial Champions League exit to Barcelona.

Ivorian striker Drogba was given a six-match ban - the last two suspended for two years - for his foul-mouthed confrontation with referee Tom Henning Ovrebo at the end of their Champions League semi-final defeat by Barcelona in… Continue

Added by MySoccerPlace.net on June 18, 2009 at 2:00am — 8 Comments

Ronaldo moves to Real for record 80 mil. pounds

MANCHESTER (AFP) - Manchester United have agreed to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a world record 80 million pounds, the club said .

"Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of 80 million pounds for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid," said a statement on its website, under the headline "Reds accept £80m Ronaldo bid."

The statement continued: "At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his… Continue

Added by MySoccerPlace.net on June 13, 2009 at 1:10am — 5 Comments

Kaka signed for Real Madrid

ROME (AFP) - Brazil's 2007 world footballer of the year Kaka completed his transfer from Serie A side AC Milan to Real Madrid late on Monday, both clubs announced.

The 27-year-old signed a six year contract with the Spanish giants for a reported fee of 65 million euros which both clubs refused to confirm.