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| Southampton’s Osvaldo heading to Juventus in loan deal Posted: 30 Jan 2014 03:35 PM PST Gazzetta dello Sport said the fiery Italy international, who became Southampton's club-record signing when he joined for US$24.75 million (RM82.83 million) from AS Roma in August, would be loaned out subject to a medical in Turin today. Juve, who have to pay US$542,500 for the loan, would also have an option to buy the 28-year-old for 18 million euros, Gazzetta added. Sky Sports also said a deal was imminent. Osvaldo was suspended by Southampton last Thursday for two weeks following an incident at the club's training ground which British media said was a bust-up with team mate Jose Fonte. Southampton did not disclose what had happened but said in a statement: "The club has taken swift and proper action for what it considers a breach of the conduct expected of its players." Earlier this month Osvaldo, who has only scored three goals in 12 appearances for Southampton, was fined 40,000 pounds and banned for three matches by the English FA for his part in a touchline fracas against Newcastle United in December. Osvaldo, who has 12 international caps, has a history of disciplinary problems. He was also kicked out of Italy's Confederations Cup squad last year after throwing a tantrum during Roma's defeat by Lazio in the Coppa Italia final. TV cameras caught Osvaldo apparently insulting Roma coach Aurelio Andreazzoli after being left out of the starting line-up. He began his career in Argentina with Huracan and has also played for Atalanta, Lecce, Fiorentina and Bologna in Italy and Espanyol in Spain. – Reuters, January 31, 2014. |
| Free Kick specialist Juninho Pernambucano quits Posted: 30 Jan 2014 03:29 PM PST Brazilian free kick maestro Juninho Pernambucano has ended a glittering 20-year career by retiring from soccer. "We spoke during the week and he has decided to retire," Vasco da Gama president Roberto Dinamite told reporters yesterday. Juninho, who celebrated his 39th birthday yesterday, played 393 times for Vasco in three different spells. He won league championships in 1997 and 2000, a Copa Libertadores in 1998 and a Copa Mercosul in 2000. He scored 76 goals for the Rio club. Juninho also had a hugely successful career in France with Olympique Lyon, winning the Ligue 1 title seven years in a row between 2002-08. He also represented Brazil at the 2006 World Cup and helped them lift the Confederations Cup the year before. Juninho was best known for his incredible free kicks and could hit the ball with pace and accuracy from any angle or distance. – Reuters, January 31, 2014. |
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