Sampdoria Midfielder Dies

This morning at around 8:00 am in Italy, Sampdoria midfielder Gionata Mingozzi died in a terrible car accident. He was traveling to take his medical in preparation for the up coming season, when his Porsche collided head first with a lorry near Venice. Mingozzi had played for Ravenna, Perugia, Lecce, and had his contract co-owned by Sampdoria and Treviso. The young midfielder was 23 years old.

Toronto Draw In Vancouver

Toronto FC let their lead slip in the dying minutes of last nights Canadian Champions League Qualifier, drawing 2-2 with the Vancouver Whitecaps, setting up the showdown with Montreal on July 22. Vancouver took the lead through a great passing play finished off by Eduardo Sebrango. Toronto drew level in the second half off a nice passing play of their own, finished by Maurice Edu. Rohan Ricketts put Toronto in front with a powerful shot to the right of the Vancouver keeper, but it was not to be. Sebrango rounded Greg Sutton and slotted the ball home in the last 5 minutes of the match. Toronto will now play Montreal on July 22 in Toronto. Should Toronto win, they will represent Canada in this years CONCACAF Champions League, but a Montreal win, or a draw, will put Montreal in the Champions League.


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Ronaldinho Is Going To The Olympics No Matter What

According to several reports, Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho has told his club that he will be going to play for Brazil in this summer's Olympic Football Tournament no matter what they say. Barca had previously told Ronaldinho that he was surplus requirements to the club, but have since stated that he must report for training in order to prepare for the clubs Champions League Qualifiers in August. There has been a summer long saga over where the player will end up next season, and it seems that he must already have one foot out the door because of the confidence he has shown in order to defy his current club.

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Crespo Could Join Roma

According to a report of Goal.com, Hernan Crespo could soon find himself playing for Roma at the Olympic Stadium next season. The Argentine striker was recently released from his contract by Chelsea, and Roma who have been searching for a new striker, would be able to sign Crespo for a free transfer. The likelihood of the move is not very high, but should Roma be able to sign Crespo, it would be a major coup to pick up such a talented and prolific striker for a free transfer.

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Joseph Yobo's Brother Kidnapped

The brother of Everton and Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo was kidnapped this past Saturday after Norum Yobo and two friends left a night club in the Port Harcourt area in Rivers State, Nigeria. The two friends were released, but Yobo was not most likely due to his brothers high profile profession. At this point it is not known what will come of this tragic occurrence, however this type of issue has arisen quite often in the developing world, with family members of players from south and central America, as well as Africa being taken for ransom.

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San Marino Champs Looking At Romario

According to a report on Goal.com, San Marino champions Murata are currently looking at signing former Brazil National team member Romario in their bid to advance past the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions Leagues this year. Last year the club signed former Roma and Brazil defender Aldiar who is now helping the club in their negotiations to bring the Brazilian striker to San Marino. In a bizarre twist, there is also the possibility that Murata my sign former Ferrari F1 driver Michael Schumacher as well. It is known that Schumacher is quite a good player, and he already holds a San Marino passport which would help in the process of his signing.

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