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English rugby’s Premiership clubs have once again been busy in the pre-season transfer market.

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Ten players to watch in the Aviva Premiership

The joint Spanish-Portuguese bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup is to receive a “very positive” report from the FIFA delegation following this week’s visit to the Iberian countries, inspection team leader Harold Mayne-Nicholls said. Related Stories James Lawton: Capello has little to prove tonight – the players are the ones accused Lee Dixon: It’s a real no-brainer..

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Iberian World Cup bid to receive positive report

Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher believes former striker Michael Owen deserves to be treated with respect when he returns to Anfield to play in the defender’s testimonial tomorrow. Related Stories England v Bulgaria: Key battles and past meetings James Lawton: Capello has little to prove tonight – the players are the ones accused Lee Dixon: It’s a real no-brainer… Walcott will learn the winger’s tricks that befuddle a full-back Fabio Capello hoping to shine under pressure David Beckham sets target for return to action

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Jamie Carragher calls for Michael Owen respect

David Beckham has targeted an earlier-than-expected return to action with the Los Angeles Galaxy on September 11. Related Stories England v Bulgaria: Key battles and past meetings James Lawton: Capello has little to prove tonight – the players are the ones accused Lee Dixon: It’s a real no-brainer… Walcott will learn the winger’s tricks that befuddle a full-back Jamie Carragher calls for Michael Owen respect Fabio Capello hoping to shine under pressure

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David Beckham sets target for return to action

Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed would like to bring former England captain David Beckham back to the Barclays Premier League if his proposed takeover of Blackburn is successful. Related Stories Who would want to be a young star at Chelsea? Stoke hope Jones will face Tottenham Fulham target more summer signings MacDonald seeking talks with Lerner Hodgson stands firm over Mascherano

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Blackburn buyer wants to sign Beckham

The next England football manager will be English – so says the Football Association in the person of Club England managing director, Adrian Bevington. Leaving aside the fact that, in looking so brazenly to a time beyond Fabio Capello, the FA gave the England manager a small taste of the tactlessness he served up to David Beckham, we wonder whether the FA is too categorical

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Leading article: Kick in the teeth

The transfer market isn’t just about bringing players in, you know.

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Sad to see you go - the Premiership’s biggest pre-season departures

Fabio Capello yesterday announced that David Beckham would no longer play for the England national football team.

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David Beckham: a career in pictures

David Beckham’s agent last night promised the 35-year-old “will always be available for his country”, despite Fabio Capello calling time on the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder’s England career. Related Stories Tom Mendelsohn: Germany vs England: The misappliance of science

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David Beckham dismisses retirement talk

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Fabio Capello has effectively signalled the end of former captain David Beckham’s international career and will hand him a farewell appearance in a friendly at Wembley Stadium later this year.

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Beckham to exit England stage after farewell bow

David Beckham could be back in training by the end of August, his LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said yesterday.

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Thierry Henry has revealed David Beckham played a guiding role in his transatlantic switch to the New York Red Bulls.

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Henry reveals Beckham influence over switch

England midfielder David Beckham has no intention of becoming a manager and is instead focusing on his recovery from an Achilles injury, which he revealed today is ahead of schedule. Related Stories Peter Bills: Arrogant South Africa taught a lesson Holland: The worst losers in sport?

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Beckham ‘never been interested in manager job’

David Beckham maintains he is determined to have an impact on the field for England again - despite being linked with a coaching role should Fabio Capello be axed as manager. Related Stories Lahm: at last Germany get to play a top team Argentina demand respect from Germany Fifa threatens Nigeria with suspension over ban Germany say Argentina a step-up from England Teams must be defensive says Van Marwijk

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Beckham eager to play on for England

Is this a rubbish gag about some underperforming businessman?

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The Business On… Noddy, Sports car driver, Toytown

After more than 40 years archaeologists have finally reached the end of the mysterious tunnel in the tomb of Seti I.

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No secret Burial at end of Seti I Tunnel

David Beckham and Hollywood star Jackie Chan will be the final guests as Jonathan Ross bows out from his BBC1 chat show, it was announced today. Related Stories The Business On…

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David Beckham set for Jonathan Ross’ ‘Friday Night With’ swansong

There was a time when David Beckham was the second most recognised foreign name in Japan after Coca-Cola but these days they have their own hero; another footballer not afraid of a sharp haircut and a bit of bleach. One of Keisuke Honda’s principal attractions is his sheer versatility

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Keisuke Honda: Star able to rival brand Beckham

Yahoo said it signed British soccer star David Beckham as a brand ambassador ahead of the World Cup tournament in a move to draw more users to the online media company’s products. Related Stories The business on..

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Yahoo signs Beckham as brand ambassador

I couldn’t resist hanging on to the app that somebody gave me that allows me to hack into David Beckham’s mobile. I don’t really do much any more – I don’t go out, watch TV, talk to people, I just spend hours listening in to Beck’s calls, I’m totally addicted

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Dom joly: Snakes on the pitch and Beckham on the end of Fabio’s fury

David Beckham flew out to Afghanistan last night on a surprise visit to British troops. He said he hoped to “do something useful” following the Achilles tendon injury which has ruled him out of the World Cup.

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Beckham visits troops in Helmand

David Beckham spoke of his “admiration” for British troops in Afghanistan as he flew out on a surprise visit to the country today.

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Beckham in surprise visit to Afghanistan

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A heartfelt and unscripted speech from David Beckham marked a successful finale to England’s delivery of their bid book for the 2018 World Cup finals to Fifa in Zurich yesterday. The former England captain told Sepp Blatter that “football runs through our veins” in pressing the case for a bid that has gathered momentum after a difficult beginning. Related Stories Beckham keen on coaching role Scholes’ England choice was ‘gut instinct’ says Ferguson Togo African Nations ban lifted World Cup Countdown: 15/05/2010 Hidden method in Maradona’s madness

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Beckham ‘honoured’ to deliver 2018 bid to Fifa

Our top articles ranked by reader popularity. Ash cloud delays trans-Atlantic flights 20 best Puffin children’s books David Beckham scores with new snack flavour Nick Clegg and David Cameron: ‘We have one key purpose’ ‘Blushing’ man committed suicide New Business Secretary Vince Cable gets straight down to work Wake up and smell the terror… Three dead as Greek protest march erupts Acid attacker jailed for 30 years Fowler: End may be in sight for Rafa

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David Beckham today handed over England’s 2018 World Cup bid book to FIFA with the message “football runs through our veins”. Related Stories The ten best FA Cup finals

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Beckham delivers England bid book

David Beckham has confirmed he is hoping to take up an offer from England manager Fabio Capello to join the Italian’s coaching staff at the World Cup. Related Stories Berbatov quits international football Scholes’ England choice was ‘gut instinct’ says Ferguson

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Beckham keen on coaching role

Researchers using NASA laser technology have discovered thousands of new ancient structures at the Mayan city of Caracol, Belize. The data, which would have taken 25 years to collect using traditional archaeological methods, was gathered in only four days by using a technique called LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

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Laser survey uncovers ancient Mayan City of Caracol

Microsoft launches an updated version of its Office software today, aiming to keep its grip on the hugely profitable business application market while countering the challenge of free online alternatives from Google. Related Stories Albarn: Blur will record new songs Drinking partners make an exhibition of themselves Pagan Police Officers granted days off for religious festival Apple questions Android smartphone surge David Beckham scores with new snack flavour

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Microsoft updates Office to compete with Google

Chelsea’s victory in Tuesday’s FA Youth Cup final was the club’s first since 1961, when the side contained the likes of Ron Harris and Peter Bonetti, who between them went on to play 1,524 games for the club. Since then the competition has provided a stage for great players such as George Best, Paul Gascoigne, Ryan Giggs, Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney. Related Stories FA Youth Cup Final: Clifford takes chance to end long Chelsea wait

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Future’s bright for five stars of FA Youth Cup

Graham Dorrans’ second-half penalty and Ishmael Miller’s late strike helped West Bromwich Albion keep the heat on leaders Newcastle and put further daylight between themselves and third-placed Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 win at Swansea last night.

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Championship round-up: Miller lights up Baggies as Forest’s bid begins to fade

The remarkable season being enjoyed by James Milner and his Aston Villa team-mates continued apace at the DW Stadium last night when the versatile midfielder came up with the goal that earned his club three potentially vital points in their quest for fourth place. Related Stories Hull expect to name new manager before weekend Portsmouth sweat on their secret millionaires Park part of United’s landscape Aquilani so delighted to be Kop idol Spurs’ relief over Huddlestone

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Milner fires Villa’s top four hopes

The groundstaff were out with their pitchforks prodding the Stamford Bridge turf back into life when the most important figure in the drama made his low-key entrance.

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Ancelotti loses on and off the field

Seville’s hopes of reaching the final on Spanish soil were dashed as CSKA Moscow progressed into the last eight of the Champions League for the first time since 1993.

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Honda drives CSKA into last eight

There was a surreptitious clenched fist by his side and a short trot down the touchline as the excitement of Samuel Eto’o’s winning goal took him out of his seat but Jose Mourinho checked himself just in time. Related Stories Mourinho dumps Chelsea out of Champions League Champions League previews: Stuttgart aiming for ‘game of our lives’ Drogba off as Chelsea tumble out of Europe Honda drives CSKA into last eight Ancelotti loses on and off the field

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Eto’o delivers killer blow as Mourinho proves point

James Milner fired Aston Villa firmly into Champions League contention by settling a thriller at Wigan tonight. Related Stories Robinson ruled out for a month FA will not take action against Gerrard Portsmouth will be deducted points tomorrow Arshavin involved in car accident Andrey Arshavin involved in car accident

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Milner secures Villa victory

Hull chairman Adam Pearson claims to have read some “pretty reasonable” speculation over the identity of the club’s next manager but insists there are more candidates.

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Hull working through manager wish-list

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will not face action from the Football Association following his clash with Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown.

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FA will not take action against Gerrard

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti remains confident rookie goalkeeper Ross Turnbull will not let the Blues down as they prepare to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit to Inter Milan in the Champions League last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge tonight.

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Ancelotti has confidence in Turnbull

In many ways this was an impossible match for Liverpool. Rafael Benitez’s stuttering regime would have received little credit for overcoming a club that may end up sharing a ground with Havant and Waterlooville

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Torres and Aquilani pile on pain for Pompey

Martin O’Neill believes Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Stewart Downing are capable of “playing very well indeed” in the right-sided midfield role that is up for grabs in the England squad after David Beckham’s injury blow. Related Stories Beckham blow is serious but not a disaster for Capello Reaction to Beckham injury Beckham no hope of making World Cup says doctor Sam Wallace: Beckham blow is serious but not a disaster for Capello Beckham out of World Cup

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O’Neill backs Aston Villa duo to replace Beckham

Manchester United are aiming to progress to the last eight of the Champions League against Italian giants AC Milan at Old Trafford tonight. Related Stories Joe Worsley: ‘In Edinburgh you feel the hostility in the air’ David Beckham: ‘Alex is still scary, but in a good way’ Experts tell England to carry out bug sweeps Football in Brief: Pompey set for Europa misery after failure to apply for Uefa licence Arsenal v Porto player ratings

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Manchester United v AC Milan: Champions League preview

When you’ve spent the sort of cash that Real Madrid have in the summer months, elimination from Europe’s wealthiest competition at the first knock-out stage is not really supposed to be on the agenda. As Cristiano Ronaldo neatly summed it up, his side’s Champions League last-16 return leg against Lyons at the Bernabeu tonight is a “do-or-die” match. Related Stories Football in Brief: Pompey set for Europa misery after failure to apply for Uefa licence Robben’s rocket stifles Fiorentina celebrations Red tide sweeps Porto aside Everyone loves a Dane after Bendtner’s hat-trick Nasri wonder goal caps a European night to savour

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Ronaldo admits Lyons game will be ‘do or die’

LONDON (Reuters) - England midfielder David Beckham is close to clinching a return to AC Milan for a second loan spell, he was quoted as saying in an interview on Sunday.

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Beckham says close to finalising return to Milan

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Washington, July 16 (ANI): Soccer ace David Beckham’s sons want to follow in his footsteps and get tattoos.

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Becks’ kids keen to get tattoos like him

David Beckham has denied reports that he is likely to strip off for a steamy ad campaign with Angelina Jolie.

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Beckham denies nude ad campaign with Jolie

David Beckham has dismissed rumours of a dinner date with Hungarian model Mariann Fogarasy stating that he exists only for his wife.

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I exist for Victoria: David Beckham

Hollywood has named a milk shake after Bollywood’s busty babe Mallika Sherawat. A little honour has come the way of Mallika who’s joined the ranks of Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, David Beckham and Paris Hilton by having a milk shake named the ‘Mallika shake’, reports Contactmusic.

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A milk shake named after Mallika Sherawat

MUMBAI: Music maestro AR Rahman is shining bright in the ad world post his double whammy at this year’s Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman has reportedly been signed by Motorola as its global brand ambassador. Rahman will replace football star David Beckham, who has been endorsing Motorola as its global brand ambassador.

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Motorola to replace Beckham with Rehman as ambassador

In what may come as a shock to Victoria Beckham, a group of girls have run a bet to seduce David Beckham.

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20,000 pound bet to seduce David Beckham

Mexican hottie Barbara Mori got a tattoo on her forearm while she was shooting Bollywood movie Kites in Mumbai. Barbara got inked from tattoo expert Sameer Patange

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Barbara Mori has a tattoo in Hindi

MILAN (Reuters) - David Beckham will stay on loan at AC Milan for the rest of the season before returning to Los Angeles Galaxy although his long-term future remains unresolved.

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Beckham to extend AC Milan loan

London, Feb 27 (IANS) Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar will be the latest sporting great to be featured at the internationally-renowned Madame Tussauds in London when a new wax figure of the Mumbai-born batsman joins the A-list line up in April.

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Sachin to join sporting legends at Madame Tussauds