Football rumours from today's newspapers
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Liverpool are plotting a move for Newcastle left-back Jose Enrique, who was watched by Reds director of football strategy Damien Comolli in Saturday's draw with Blackburn.
(The Mirror)
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New West Brom manager Roy Hodgson is set to recall striker Ishmael Miller from his loan spell at Queens Park Rangers.
(The Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
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Three-time Fifa World Player of the Year Ronaldo is set to announce his retirement from the game. "I wanted to continue but I can't," Corinthians' 34-year-old former Brazil international is quoted in a Brazilian newspaper. "I think about making a play but I can't execute it." (AP)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is giving serious consideration to dropping striker Didier Drogba for Monday's Premier League trip to Fulham.
(Daily Mail)
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Ancelotti has warned Blues captain John Terry that he should no longer expect to play in every match.
(Daily Mail)
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is set to take a big risk on Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Rafael van der Vaart by flying the injured midfield trio out for Tuesday's Champions League meeting with AC Milan.
(The Mirror)
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Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has urged his team-mates to play "with no fear" when they host "the best team in the world", Barcelona, in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
(Daily Telegraph)
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Fabregas's midfield club-mate Jack Wilshere has suggested the Gunners must "get in the faces" of Barca and "be a bit nasty" if they are to gain an advantage at the Emirates Stadium.
(The Guardian)
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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, cancelled his side's scheduled Sunday training session because his players were too tired.
(Daily Mail)
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West Ham are expected to receive final approval as preferred bidders for the Olympic Stadium this week after sports minister Hugh Robertson confirmed he is satisfied with the bidding process that resulted in Tottenham being defeated.
(Daily Telegraph)
AND FINALLY
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The Football Association's plans to revamp the FA Cup have come under fire from the Football Supporters' Federation, which is frustrated at its lack of involvement in the process.
(Daily Telegraph)
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini told his players to "go home and have a drink" after their 2-1 derby defeat at neighbours United on Saturday.
(The Mirror)
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Jermaine Pennant says his move to Stoke cost him a £406 parking ticket. The winger sealed a loan move to the Potters from Real Zaragoza on transfer deadline day last summer, leaving his Porsche at a Spanish train station for three weeks after dashing to England to sign.
(The Mirror)