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United seal surprise Owen switch
Michael Owen has completed his move to Manchester United FC with Red Devils' manager Sir Alex Ferguson saying the 29-year-old "is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record".

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Allofs builds for Bremen's future
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs told uefa.com his side were "very proud to be participating in the first Europa League" as he looked ahead with confidence after last term's German Cup win.

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Franco and Keita join Galatasaray
Galatasaray A? have completed the double signing of goalkeeper Leo Franco from Club Atlético de Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais winger Kader Keita, with both agreeing three-year contracts.

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Chelsea snare young striker Sturridge
UEFA Champions League group-stage contenders Chelsea FC have increased their attacking options by signing Manchester City FC's 19-year-old frontman Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract.

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Europe lures Marcano to Villarreal
New Villarreal CF defender Iván Marcano said the prospect of playing European football was one of the crucial factors in his decision to make a reported EUR6m switch from Real Racing Club.

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United's Possebon loaned to Braga
Twenty-year-old Brazilian-born midfielder Rodrigo Possebon has joined SC Braga on loan from Manchester United FC, with a view to developing his game in the UEFA Europa League this season.

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Wichniarek gives Hertha another try
Polish striker Artur Wichniarek has returned for a second spell at Hertha BSC Berlin after leaving relegated DSC Arminia Bielefeld, signing a two-year deal with the UEFA Europa League contenders.

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Weakened IFK await Swedish restart
Having taken a break for the UEFA European U21 Championship, the Swedish domestic season resumes this weekend, with IFK Göteborg looking to maintain their position at the top of the table.

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Cruyff turn helps Valletta prevail
Former FC Barcelona star Jordi Cruyff showed his class as Malta's Valletta FC won 3-0 against Iceland's Keflavík on Thursday with captain Gilbert Agius saying his side are "halfway to qualification".

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Llanelli rejoice in Motherwell success
Wales's Llanelli AFC pulled off the first shock result of the UEFA Europa League era with player-manager Andy Legg calling their 1-0 win at Motherwell FC "the best result that Llanelli have ever had".

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