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Manchester United launched a second half comeback, led by Wayne Rooney, to secure a 3-1 win over Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.

After seeing a bid for Everton's Phil Jagielka rejected, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that he would certainly find a new defender to shore up his fragile defence, while the Fabregas and Nasri situations ramble on.

Viera spent his time in Arsenal from 1996 to 2005 winning three Premier League titles.

Chelsea have been told that even an increased bid of £35 million for Tottenham's Luka Modric would be rejected as Spurs manager Harry Redknapp believes the Croat's true value is much higher.

Despite all of the media attention surrounding the potential impact of the NFL Lockout, you'd be surprised by just how little it affects the economy.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick within 21 minutes against Seattle Sounders, after which he spoke of emulating Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Chelsea have been reportedly preparing a third and final bid, around the region of £35 million for Modric, while they close in Barcelona youngster Romeu.

Manchester United are relentless, even in pre-season, as they handed Seattle Sounders a 7-0 trouncing, with Wayne Rooney grabbing a 21-minute hat-trick at the CenturyLink Field.

Toffees reject Arsenal bid for Phil Jagielka

Arsenal get rejected in their bid for Phil Jagielka.

Arsenal could soon have the double boost of signing French winger Franck Ribery and getting Samir Nasri's signature with it after reports suggested that the Gunners were in advanced talks with Bayern Munich for Ribery's signing.

Barcelona are set to add to their Champions League and La Liga winning squad after coming to an agreement with Udinese for a fee on Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez.

Despite Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stating last week that he would attempt to hold on to wantaway midfielder Cesc Fabregas, it has now emerged that the Gunners have been in negotiation with Barcelona about the 24-year-old.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will look to sign Santos midfielder Ganso as a replacement for the retired Paul Scholes, after he recently played down reports linking him to signing Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder.

Chelsea have signed Thibaut Courtois and are reportedly interested in capturing Arturo Vidal, but will face a challenge to sign Romelu Lukaku from Manchester City and Arsenal.

Larissa, for the second time has promised to bare it all for the team if it lifts the Copa America trophy. Larissa had promised to run naked on the streets of Paraguay if her team won the Fifa World Cup in South Africa.

Abby Wambach lead the US team to the 2011 Women's World Cup finals with her daring headers and stealthy moves.

Japan equalized twice before taking charge of a shootout to triumph in their Fifa Women's World Cup campaign against traditional superpowers - the United States - in the final.

Brazil went crashing out of the Copa America 2011 after failing to find the net in a dismal shootout against Paraguay, who made it into the semi-finals.

After stumbling into the quarterfinals, Brazil will take on Paraguay in a repeat of the group stage thriller, as the two battle for a spot in the semifinals of the Copa America 2011.

After stumbling into the quarterfinals, Brazil will take on Paraguay in a repeat of the group stage thriller, as the two battle for a spot in the semifinals of the Copa America 2011.