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Deco says goodbye to Barcelona

Portugal midfielder set for move to England or Italy

Portuguese international Deco has revealed that he will be leaving Spanish club Barcelona this summer, with England and Italy his choice of destinations.

“I want to go where I am wanted and when things end like this, it is better to go. I thank the club for being honest with me. I will go to England or Italy,” said the midfield meastro. >>

Carlitos joy at Swiss double

Former Benfica winger thriving at Basel

At the end of what has surely been his most successful season as a professional, FC Basel winger Carlitos has expressed his joy at winning a Swiss league and cup double.

“It was not easy to win the Swiss championship, but it tasted better because it happened in the last game,” Carlitos said, referring to the 2-0 final day victory over Young Boys Bern, whom they had been vying with for first place for much of the season. >>

Bosingwa delighted to complete Chelsea switch

“Premiership has world’s best players. I need to be there”

He’s Portuguese, he’s called Jose and he’s joined Chelsea from FC Porto. Surely that’s a recipe for success, isn’t it?

Jose Bosingwa has described his move to English football as the realisation of a dream, after sealing a 20m euro transfer to Premiership side Chelsea. “I’ve always had a dream to play in England - I always watched the Premier League as a child, I love the English game and now I’m here I’m going to work to do my best,” he said. >>

Man United clinch Premiership; Basel lift Swiss title; Cluj complete double

Portuguese abroad weekend round-up

Portuguese duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani are celebrating clinching the Premiership title with Manchester United after a 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic saw the Red Devils finish top of the pile in England.

FC Basel were crowned champions of Switzerland for the 12th time after beating title rivals Young Boys Bern 2-0 in the top of the table showdown, with Carlitos playing the full ninety minutes for Basel. Antonio Semedo scored the winning goal in Cluj’s 2-1 Romanian Cup final victory to complete the double for his team, and there were also goals for Hugo Almeida and Ricardo Costa in Germany. >>

Cristiano Ronaldo scoops three more individual awards

“He is the best in the world now” – Ferguson

Cristiano Ronaldo added to his growing collection of awards by winning both the Manchester United fans’ and players’ player of the year awards on Sunday evening.

Ronaldo, who also won the award for goal of the season for his sensational free-kick against Portsmouth, added: “It’s a fantastic feeling. I didn’t expect to win three awards. I’m very happy. I must say thank you to the supporters and my team-mates. It’s been a great night for me.” >>