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stars in Europe - Yaya Toure's incredible journey

He won the Champions League and two La Liga titles while with Barca. Toure also won league titles in Greece and England, and domestic cups in each country too. According to the people who know him best, Yaya Toure always had the ability and ambition he needed to make his journey from a barefooted boy footballer to one of the best players in the world.

22 Feb 2014

Key-Player National teams Stars in Europe

stars in Europe - AC Milan set to sign Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien

Chelsea have agreed a deal with AC Milan to sell midfielder Michael Essien to the Italian side. Essien has flown in for talks and a medical with Clarence Seedorf's underachieving Serie A club.

25 Jan 2014

Featured Legends

Mozambique-born Portugal football legend Eusebio dies aged 71

Mozambique-born Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, dies aged 71.

25 Jan 2014

African Champions League Coaches National League

NATIONAL LEAGUE - TUNISIA - COACH - Ruud Krol appointed as new Esperance coach

The 64-year-old former Dutch World Cup captain joined the Tunisian side only a day after leading CS Sfaxien to glory in the Confederation Cup with a 3:2 aggregate win over TP Mazembe. Krol's departure ends a successful year at the club in which he also led the Tunisians to a first league title in eight years in May. "It was my decision to leave.

20 Jan 2014

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stars in Europe - Clarence Seedorf set to take over as AC Milan manager

Clarence Seedorf says he is to become the new AC Milan manager after announcing his retirement from playing.

15 Jan 2014

Breaking News Featured Legends

Nelson Mandela - Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president

Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct.

"You are the true architect of this FIFA World Cup; your presence and commitment made it happen. Now the first African FIFA World Cup is reality," explained Blatter while handing over the trophy to Mandela at a press conference in 2010.

7 Dec 2013

Club International Player Stars in Europe

stars in Europe - Swansea's Wilfried Bony inspired by Drogba's success at Chelsea

New Swansea City signing Wilfried Bony believes he can emulate Ivory Coast compatriot Didier Drogba's goal-scoring exploits in the Premier League.

12 Jul 2013

Stars in Europe Talents

CAMEROON - STARS IN EUROPE - ETO’O INAUGURATES HIS FOOTBALL ACADEMY IN GABON

The Anzhi star was accompanied by former team mates at Barcelona Victor Valdes and Xavi Hernandez in Gabon to launch his youth football training centre. - Eto'o football foundation -

29 May 2012

Club Stars in Europe Transfers

STARS IN EUROPE - CAMEROON - Toulouse unveil former Cameroon captian Stephane Mbia

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Former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia has signed a one year deal with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse.

Mbia was a free agent after spending two years with Chinese club Hebei China Fortune, who he left by mutual consent in March.

The French club describes the 32-year-old as a "versatile midfielder, capable of playing as a central defender."

He returns to play in France six years after leaving Marseille for English club Queens Park Rangers.

He has made more than 150 appearances in Ligue 1, winning the title in 2010 with Marseille as well as two Europa League titles with Spanish club Sevilla.

18 Aug 2018

(BBC Sport UK)

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