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Investigation Reveals Messi & Bojan Are Distant Cousins

An investigation by Diari Segre has revealed that Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and Roma forward Bojan Krkic are distant cousins. It became known last week that Messi has Catalan roots, and it turns out his great-grandfather was the brother of Bojan's great-grandfather. The families of both players share the surname Perez, stemming from ancestors who moved from Teruel to El Poal in the 18th century.

 
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Manchester City Claims Tevez Has Breached Contract & Will Face Disciplinary Proceedings

A statement on City's official website reads: "The club has been conducting an investigation into the events of 27 September at the Allianz Arena. The club has now reached a stage in its investigation where it has concluded that there is a case for Carlos Tevez to answer of alleged breaches of contract. Accordingly, the club has informed him that he will face disciplinary proceedings and that the hearing will be convened shortly. Carlos will be required to report to Roberto Mancini for training on Thursday.”

 
Real Madrid's Pepe & Fabio Coentrao Resume Training

The pair both suffered muscle tears (Pepe in his left thigh and Coentrao in his left calf) in their side's 1-0 loss to Levante on September 18 and have been ruled out of action since. As a result, they missed games against Racing Santander, Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol, as well as the Champions League win over Ajax.

However, Madrid has now confirmed on their official website the duo have resumed training and could feature on Saturday.

 
Report: Forlan Out 1 Month With Injured Hamstring

Inter Milan striker Diego Forlan will be sidelined at least four weeks with a leg injury, according to a report in Ansa. The 32-year-old striker limped off in Uruguay's 1-1 draw against Paraguay earlier this week after feeling sharp pain in his left leg. Medical exams taken on Thursday showed that Forlan has suffered a third-degree injury to the biceps femoris of the left leg.

 
Wayne Rooney Will Miss Euro 2012 Group Stage After Receiving 3 Match Ban

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been handed a 3 match ban by UEFA and will miss all of England's group stage matches in Euro 2012 following his sending off last Friday in England's clash with Montenegro.

Rooney was given a straight red for kicking Miodrag Dzudovic in England's final qualifying match of Group G with 20 minutes left in the game.

 
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