manager Harry Redknapp countered reports that ex-England defender Sol Campbell would be leaving by saying, “He’s under contract and going nowhere. He’s the backbone of our team.”
Manchester United have been involved in high-profile legal battles over two Argentina stars. West Ham’s financial dispute concerned striker Carlos Tevez’s move to Old Trafford, while United were blocking left-back Gabriel Heinze’s transfer to rivals Liverpool, despite the asking price being met.
2.8.2007
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UK soccer:
Liverpool lose
BY JOHN HUGHES
BIG-SPEDNING Liverpool, featuring new Spanish striker Fernando Torres, crashed to a surprise defeat in the Asia Cup Final, Portsmouth winning a penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw in Hong Kong.
David James saved two Liverpool spot-kicks.
Portsmouth