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Anthony Ogogo: Bronze Means More After Turbulent and Emotional Olympic Journey

Anthony Ogogo
When Anthony Ogogo was knocked down twice in the final round of his semi-final bout against Brazilian Esquiva Florentino he knew that his Olympic dream had ended. The body language, hands on hips and head bowing to the canvas, told you that he was bitterly disappointed. Yet, this defeat still resulted in a hard-earned bronze medal that at one stage had looked near impossible to achieve.
Robin van Persie

RVP Purchase Shows United Are Worried - City Legend

Rodney Marsh has claimed that Manchester United are showing a sense of desperation in signing Robin van Persie, with the former City man predicting Premier League and Champions League success for his old club.
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New Premier League season kicks off

New Premier League season kicks off

As the summer of sport continues with the new Premier League season kicking off tomorrow, the IB Times looks at who is set to shine this year on the field.
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain

Youngster Gives His Verdict On Arsenal Signings

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has given his verdict on Arsenal's signings this summer, with the youngster claiming that Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski will be top strikers for the club if their pre-season form is anything to go by.
Arsene Wenger

Wenger on Song, Sahin and the New Season

Arsene Wenger on Alex Song's move to Barcelona, signing Real Madrid's Nuri Sahin as a replacement and moving on after selling Robin van Persie to Manchester United
Gaston Ramirez (L) is Expected to Sign for Southampton

Spurs Lose Playmaker Target to Southampton

Tottenham have lost Italian club Bologna's Uruguayan playmaker Gaston Ramirez to Southampton in what must rank as one of the more surprising transfers of the season so far
Danny Welbeck

United Youngster Delighted With Transfers

Danny Welbeck says he couldn't be happier with the prospect of playing alongside Robin van Persie, with the striker looking forward to the increased competition at Manchester United for an up-front spot.
Robin van Persie

Ferguson Reveals Treble-Winning Strikeforce Plan

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that the purchase of Robin van Persie will bring Manchester United back to the glory days of 1999, with the manager claiming that he has a treble-winning strikeforce in place as the season begins.