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The 53-year-old has signed a two-year deal, the club said via a statement on Friday.

With more than 190 million fans in Asia, out of nearly 300 million around the world, the region had become "very important" to the team.

Chelsea have released a statement confirming that they are in talks with Villas-Boas over personal terms.

Sanchez was signed by Udinese in 2006 for USD 2.8 million.

The former Manchester United man had been linked with an Eastlands exit.

The 'Fortunate 50' takes into account the earnings, endorsements, bonuses and appearance fees of leading sports stars.

The Spanish and European champions will have to up their offer if they plan to land the striker, says the player's agent.

Hargreaves' time at Old Trafford was cursed by injuries as he made only 39 appearances in four years.

The American owners are planning to list the club on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Theo Walcott will welcome new additions at Arsenal but hopes the club can hang on to key talents.

The midfielder's contract talks with Arsenal have reached a dead end.

Germany broke Austrian hearts with a last-gasp win in Vienna on Friday.

Mourinho also broke a monthlong silence to defend his actions during the Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.

Hughes replaced Roy Hodgson last July and led Fulham to eighth in the Premier League in his first season.

The Champions League final at Wembley has Barcelona tagged as overwhelming favourites.

"For most of it, though, they will be defending because that is what Barcelona make you do." Jack said.