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SIR ALEX FERGUSON remembered the EXACT transfer fee Manchester United sold Giuseppe Rossi to Villarreal for in 2007. Former Italy international Rossi played for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson from 2004 until 2007. The United States-born striker only managed five Premier League appearances for United and a single goal – which came against Sunderland in 2005. The 31-year-old had ...

For a populous nation as Ethiopia – on record as Africa’s second biggest only behind Nigeria, imports are as important to its economic growth as are the goods it also exports – chief amongst them, coffee. Ethiopia is, however, landlocked with five neighbours who have access to the sea – Sudan, Kenya, Djibouti, Somalia and Eritrea. As things stand now, ...

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes has described axed manager Jose Mourinho as “an embarrassment to the club” in an interview on Norwegian television. Mourinho was sacked last month after a torrid start to his third season in charge at Old Trafford. The Portuguese tactician garnered widespread criticism during his final term for his divisive nature and negative approach to games. ...

Nigeria’s two main presidential candidates, Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar, are intensifying their efforts to convince voters, with one month to go to polling in Africa’s most populous nation. President Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) and Atiku of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) both staged set-piece meetings to secure the support of a record 84 million ...

The government of Eritrea on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that has so far claimed 21 lives in Kenya. The attacks in Nairobi has been claimed by Somalia-based terrorist group, Al-Shabaab. Asmara also referred to the attacks as heinous and cowardly. “In a letter to his Kenyan counterpart, FM (Foreign Minister) Osman Saleh conveyed a message ...

LEEDS UNITED have signed Kiko Casilla from Real Madrid – but not before the goalkeeper did his research on Marcelo Bielsa. Leeds sit top of the Championship and are desperate to return to the Premier League after 15 years outside the top flight. Bielsa has steered the West Yorkshire club into pole position for promotion but has been dogged by ...

Zimbabweans trickle back into the capital, Harare on Thursday after three days of violent protests over fuel price hikes. Residents are hopeful the situation will soon normalize. “Things are beginning to normalize now so going to work is the only option otherwise our families will suffer more”, said Harare resident, James Vambe. “I think things are becoming to be normal ...

GONZALO HIGUAIN will travel to London to undergo a medical with Chelsea after Juventus confirm a deal to offload the striker – and it’s likely to come today. Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign the former Real Madrid striker – who is currently on loan with AC Milan – on a six-month loan deal. It’s understood the west Londoners ...

TRANSFER NEWS live updates – the latest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd and Real Madrid as the transfer window hots up. Chelsea agree deal to sign Gonzalo Higuain – loan move until the end of the season Arsenal target Denis Suarez has been named in the Barcelona squad for tonight’s Copa del Rey clash Tottenham midfielder Mousa Demble has completed ...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal to hand Juventus their first trophy of the season with a 1-0 win over ten-man AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday in Saudi Arabi Ronaldo — signed by the Italian giants last year from Real Madrid as they target a first Champions League title since 1996 — headed in a 61st-minute ...