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An incredible Zep performance from one of The Spoiler’s favourite DVDs, and a fitting tribute to the legendary Les Paul, who died yesterday

After failing to persuade Cesc Fabregas to force a transfer, Barcelona now want Emmanuel Eboue. Which is a bit like failing to buy a Maserati and getting a 1986 Ford Escort instead
[Daily Mail]

The top ten football iPhone apps
[t3.com]

Landon Donovan and David Beckham better stop kissing and making up, as the American has swine flu
[Deadspin]

Aquilani will be worth the wait, says Aquilani
[The Guardian]

Fernando Torres has signed a new contract to keep him at Anfield until 2013
[The Telegraph]

Michela Quattrociocche is an excellent addition to the Premier League’s WAG roster for 2009/10
[Metro]

Americans show their (lack of) appreciation for want-away star

New York Red Bulls 1/ LA Galaxy 3
When David Beckham first played at New York’s Giants Stadium in 2007, an impressive 66,237 soccerball lovers turned up to see what the fuss was all about. Two years on, and just 23,238 turned up at the huge arena to welcome the England star on his return to the MLS.

As expected, large portions of the dwindled home crowd booed the returning star (well, either that or they were saying “BOOOOECKHAM!” in some sort of bizarre New Jersey accent), and it is quite audible in the video above during his 70th minute substitution.

Aside from a couple of good long range goals and some piss poor defending MLS-style defending, our favourite part of this video is the commentator’s reaction to Landon Donovan’s strike - skip to [1.53] to hear a completely non ironic “EEAAAYYEEEEEESSSS!”

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Awww, Becks and Landon are patching things up
[101GG]

Premier League clubs to reveal agent fees for the first time
[IM Scouting]

Villa agree a £12m fee for Stewart Downing
[BBC]

Craig Bellamy will make way for Manchester City’s army of strikers with a move to Sunderland
[Daily Mail]

Hull agree a £5m deal for Bobby Zamora
[Sky Sports]

For some bizarre reason, NFL quarterback Tony Romo broke up with Jessica Simpson
[Jersey Chaser]

Writer attempts to make audio recording with a notepad

David Beckham makes his long-awaited return to US soccerball this Thursday, and has took an interview with local journalists as an opportunity to hit back at bitchy colleagues made by LA Galaxy colleague Landon Donovan.

We know this isn’t breaking news (in fact, it’s been the top story on the BBC football homepage since yesterday morning!), but the clip is well worth a look for the intrepid actions of the journalist standing right in front of the England star. While others use Dictaphones, this chap simply holds out a notepad in the hope that it will somehow record Beckham’s words. Bless.

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American star launches an attack on his LA Galaxy teammate

David Beckham has already been warned to expect an angry reaction from MLS fans when he returns in a fortnight but it looks like the reception from his teammates will be even frostier.

LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan has heavily criticised his captain in Sports Illustrated journalist Grant Wahl’s new book The Beckham Experiment.

Some of the 27-year-old’s gripes - that as captain Beckham should have supported his teammates more, got back from England duty quicker and

Samba Boys overcome the tournament’s most surprising team

USA 2/ Brazil 3
Few could believe the turn of events that led the USA to the Confederations Cup final last night, and after 45 minutes, it looked as if our friends from across the Atlantic were about to pull off another incredible shock. Brazil, however, fought back and ensured there will be no humble gratification like this in the American press.

For most, the best moment of the match was Fabiano’s sublime goal, but Landon Donovan’s goal celebration made our night. Is there any greater testament to teamwork than pointing at your own chest while screaming “ME! MEEEE!”?

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If you thought Posh was LA Galaxy’s hottest WAG…

With the exception of David Beckham, Landon Donovan is easily the most famous LA Galaxy employee. Well, if you discount Ruud Gullit, that is. And Abel Xavier. Anyway, in light of his semi-famous status, Donovan has secured himself a semi-famous wife in the form of actress and model Bianca Kajlich. Not only is she very pretty, but she has a tattoo, meaning she’s all edgy and stuff.