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Former Middlesbrough striker Dong-Gook Lee, seen here in late December 2007, in Portsmouth, Southern England. The South Korean player is talking to five Japanese teams after being released by the English Premier team

Middlesbrough striker Lee talking to Japan clubs: agent

South Korean striker Lee Dong-Gook is talking to five Japanese teams including Kyoto Purple Sanga after being released by English Premier League side... more »

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No decision on Eriksson for at least a week

Embattled Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will have to wait at least another week before finding out if he still has a job.

Japanese club trying to lure Nakata out of retirement

The managing director of J-League side Tokyo Verdy is trying to lure former Japan star Hidetoshi Nakata out of retirement, with the club saying on Thursday he had spoken to the midfielder´s agent.

Captain´ Ferdinand wins new deal at United

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013, the English champions announced Thursday.

Tommy Burns loses cancer fight

Former Celtic midfielder and manager Tommy Burns has died aged 51, the Scottish club confirmed Thursday. He had been suffering from skin cancer.

Benfica give up on Eriksson

Portuguese giants Benfica said Thursday they have given up trying to lure Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson to Lisbon.

Agent says sacked Middlesbrough football striker Lee talking to Japan clubs

South Korean striker Lee Dong-Gook is talking to five Japanese teams including Kyoto Purple Sanga after being released by English Premier League side Middlesbrough this week, his agent said on Thursday.

Hull one game away from Premier League

Hull are 90 minutes away from playing in the top flight of English football for the first time in their 104-year history after beating Watford 4-1 on Wednesday in the Championship semi-final play-off.

Rangers boss tells team to forget Euro heartbreak and complete treble

Walter Smith has urged his Rangers players to forget the disappointment of their UEFA Cup final defeat here on Wednesday and concentrate on completing the domestic treble that remains in their grasp.