English Champions Manchester United

Manchester United winning the record 19th title in English Premier League under Manager Sir Alex Ferguson

Edwin Van der Ser making a Fabulous save

Manchester United former goal keeper Edwin Van der Ser making a acrobatic save against title rivals Chelsea

Gabriel Agbonlahor Celebrating

Aston Villa striker celebrating with his home crowd after scoring a goal at Villa Park against Everton.

European Champions Barcelona

Barcelona won the Champions League finals against Manchester United in 2011 and the team is celebrating the victory with the trophy.

Real Madrid's Kaka Penalty

Spanish giants Real Madrid match against Athletic Bilbao and playmaker Kaka scoring a goal from the penalty spot.

Jun 25, 2011

RAPHEAL VARANE TO JOIN REAL


French Youngster Rapheal Varane is expected to complete a move to the Bernabeu after rejecting a move to Manchester united.The move will be completed with in next week.

The 18 year old is regarded as one of the best defender in French League 1 and His side Lens were relegated to League 2 last season.Real Madrid Advisor Zidane said"He is a very promising player and was an obvious target for a club such as Real Madrid seeking talent. He is a player I like very much and in many ways resembles Laurent Blanc. I haven't seen many players like that.

"Varane has a great future. The fact many top clubs wanted him is an indication he has talent. I am also happy because he is French. I know people in France would have liked him to stay here but I am just doing my job."

Varane made 23 appearances for Lens last season but could not prevent them from suffering relegation to Ligue 2.

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LOSC LILLE SIGNS SERBIAN MIDFIELDER


French League 1 Champions LOSC Lille have signed Montenegro international Marko Basa form Russian Club Lokomotiv Moscow on a three year deal.

Basa returning back to League 1 after three year and will re-unite with his former Le Mans coach Rudi Garcia at Lille.Basa said"Rudi Garcia was a coach I was very close to when I was playing at Le Mans,I have knowledge of his working methods and his type of management."

''For his part, he knows what I'm capable of and knows my qualities. Today I am very pleased to have the opportunity work with him again.''

Basa is all set to fill the space by Midfielder Yohan Cabaye , who joined English Club Newcastle United this summer.

NAPOLI SIGNS DONADEL


Napoli have signed Former Fiorentina midfielder Marco Donadel on a four-year contract.Donadel joined Napoli as a free agent after spending six seasons at Fiorentina.

Donadel said: "I am very happy to wear the Napoli colours and to have the chance to play in a historic and prestigious stadium like the San Paolo.

"I can't wait to start this new adventure, to meet my new team-mates and be available for the coach.''

Napoli Qualified for the Champions League this season and Donadel will have the opportunity to play in Europe's Elite competition.

Donadel was a youth product of AC Milan and has played for Lecce, Parma ,Sampdoria and Fiorentina in his 11 year carrier.

GASPERINI NAMED NEW INTER BOSS


Former Genoa Manager Gasperini has been confirmed as the new manager of Inter Milan.The 53 year old was sacked as Genoa boss in November last year. He had secured promotion for Genoa from Serie B in 2007 and led the side into the Europa League in 2009.

A club statement read: "It will be Gian Piero Gasperini to become Inter's new coach. The official announcement will be made once all the final bureaucratic formalities are completed.

"Once this is done, the date of Gasperini's unveiling will be given. Gasperini will sign a two-year contract."

Inter president Massimo Moratti said: "I am fully satisfied with the choice. I wish Gasperini all the success that has taken Inter to become Club World champions."

Gasperini will replace Leonardo, who leaves to take on a role as sporting director at Paris St Germain after replacing Rafael Benitez in December.

Inter were linked with Guus Hiddink, Andre Villas-Boas, Marcelo Bielsa and Sinisa Mihajlovic ,but Villas-Boas joined Chelsea , Bisla and Mihajlovic turned down the offer to Manage inter.