Lionel Messi signs For English Club

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Farnborough FC have revealed that they will have ‘Lionel Messi’, ‘Franz Beckenbauer’, ‘Paul Gascoigne’, ‘Pele’, ‘Diego Maradonna’ and ‘David Beckham’ on their books next season among others.

Before you get too excited, the team managed by ‘Jose Mourinho’ is far from the real thing. In line with a new sponsorship deal with Paddy Power each individual player has legally changed their name via deed pole to a famous player from history in their respective position. After a turbulent summer, Farnborough encountered financial trouble and were looking unlikely to start the 2013/ 2014 season. Manager Spencer Day said 'Over the summer it looked touch and go whether we’d even start the season, but now we’ve got by far the greatest team the world has ever seen”.

The change comes via the team’s new sponsors Paddy Power, who have also named Farnborough’s stadium Paddy Power Park. The club will be hoping that they can replicate some of their namesake’s achievements on the pitch this season.

Lionel Messi signs For English Club

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Farnborough FC have revealed that they will have ‘Lionel Messi’, ‘Franz Beckenbauer’, ‘Paul Gascoigne’, ‘Pele’, ‘Diego Maradonna’ and ‘David Beckham’ on their books next season among others.

Before you get too excited, the team managed by ‘Jose Mourinho’ is far from the real thing. In line with a new sponsorship deal with Paddy Power each individual player has legally changed their name via deed pole to a famous player from history in their respective position. After a turbulent summer, Farnborough encountered financial trouble and were looking unlikely to start the 2013/ 2014 season. Manager Spencer Day said 'Over the summer it looked touch and go whether we’d even start the season, but now we’ve got by far the greatest team the world has ever seen”.

The change comes via the team’s new sponsors Paddy Power, who have also named Farnborough’s stadium Paddy Power Park. The club will be hoping that they can replicate some of their namesake’s achievements on the pitch this season.

Neymar signs five-year deal with Barcelona

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Brazilian football star Neymar on Monday signed a five-year contract with Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona and will travel to Spain next week for the official presentation.

The 21-year star, whose full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, announced his choice on his Instagram account Saturday after receiving offers from both the Catalan club and its rival Real Madrid.

"I want to thank the Santos fans for nine incredible years," wrote Neymar, currently a forward for the storied Brazilian team Santos.

Neymar's agent Wagner Ribeiro said his client would be one of Barca's highest paid players, but did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

"He will earn less than (Lionel) Messi, but he will make close to what (fellow Brazilian star) Kaka makes today," the agent told the Gazeta television channel.

"Neymar is on his way to getting the third or fourth highest salary among Barca players."

According to Spanish media, the transfer was valued at between $51.7 million and $64.6 million.

Football: Adriano signs new four-year deal with Barca

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Brazilian international full-back Adriano Correia has signed a new four-year deal with Barcelona, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

"FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Adriano Correia for the renovation of his contract for the next four seasons until June 30, 2017," said a statement on the club's website.

The 28-year-old joined Barca from Sevilla in 2010 for nearly 10 million euros ($12.9m, £8.5m) and has deputised in a variety of positions throughout the past three seasons, making 105 appearances and scoring 10 goals in the process.

The new deal also maintains the release clause from his previous deal at 90 million euros.

Football: Adriano signs new four-year deal with Barca

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Brazilian international full-back Adriano Correia has signed a new four-year deal with Barcelona, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

"FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Adriano Correia for the renovation of his contract for the next four seasons until June 30, 2017," said a statement on the club's website.

The 28-year-old joined Barca from Sevilla in 2010 for nearly 10 million euros ($12.9m, £8.5m) and has deputised in a variety of positions throughout the past three seasons, making 105 appearances and scoring 10 goals in the process.

The new deal also maintains the release clause from his previous deal at 90 million euros.

Neymar signs five-year deal with Barcelona

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota

Brazilian football star Neymar on Monday signed a five-year contract with Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona and will travel to Spain next week for the official presentation.

The 21-year star, whose full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, announced his choice on his Instagram account Saturday after receiving offers from both the Catalan club and its rival Real Madrid.

"I want to thank the Santos fans for nine incredible years," wrote Neymar, currently a forward for the storied Brazilian team Santos.

Neymar's agent Wagner Ribeiro said his client would be one of Barca's highest paid players, but did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

"He will earn less than (Lionel) Messi, but he will make close to what (fellow Brazilian star) Kaka makes today," the agent told the Gazeta television channel.

"Neymar is on his way to getting the third or fourth highest salary among Barca players."

According to Spanish media, the transfer was valued at between $51.7 million and $64.6 million.