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Topic: Mahamadou Diarra

	uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - Players - diarra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		A strong, fast and athletic midfielder, Malian international Mahamadou Diarra provides steel and aggression in the centre of the pitch.
		Diarra began his career at CSK Bamako, and had just helped them win promotion to the Malian first division when he was offered a trial with OFI Crete FC.
		Diarra had difficulty adapting to football in the Netherlands, but coach Ronald Koeman took the youngster under his wing, working especially hard on refining the technical side of his game.
	www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/Players/Player=51768/index.html (259 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| African \| Agent cools Diarra transfer talk
		Diarra is one of the most coveted players in Europe
		Mahamadou Diarra's agent has denied that the Malian midfielder is in talks with Real Madrid and Manchester United.
		"I have not had any approaches concerning Mahamadou Diarra from either Real or Manchester," added Guerra before adding that the Mali international has three years remaining on his contract with the five-time French champions.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/africa/5006346.stm (282 words)

	Real Madrid Portal.com - Real Madrid Player Profiles - Mahamadou Diarra
		Mahamadou Diarra (born May 18, 1981 in Bamako, Mali) is a Muslim, Malian footballer.
		Diarra was compared to top european midfielders like Patrick Vieira and Claude Makélélé.
		At the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, Diarra was a staple player in Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello's 2-defensive midfielder system; however, a string of poor results saw Diarra relegated to the bench in favor of a new system.
	www.realmadridportal.com /profile_diarra.php (376 words)

	CNN.com - Lyon agree to Diarra move to Real - Aug 18, 2006
		Diarra has been in conflict with Lyon during the past week.
		Diarra is set to move to the Spanish giants this week for what some press reports say will be a fee of 28 million euros ($35.8 million) - a fee the French club refused to confirm.
		Diarra lashed out at Lyon in the French press this week saying the club were blocking his potential "dream move" and declaring that he would not play for Lyon again.
	www.cnn.com /rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/08/18/spain.diarra/index.html?section=cnn_latest (335 words)

	channel4.com - French Football
		Lyon’s Champions’ League elimination at the hands of PSV Eindhoven was cruelly felt by the club’s players and supporters, but neutral observers were also struck by a palpable sense of regret; Mahamadou Diarra would not be waging his one-man war against the entire AC Milan midfield in the semi-finals.
		Diarra’s titanic struggle with PSV captain Mark van Bommel was the highlight of the two intriguing legs of European football and it was the Mali international who took the plaudits.
		Diarra quickly won the confidence of Lyon's new Coach Paul Le Guen after signing in 2002 and was an immovable fixture in the side’s charge to a second successive Ligue 1 crown.
	www.channel4.com /sport/french_football/apr24a.html (921 words)

	People.co.uk - Sport - Football - BLUES SET PACE FOR DIARRA
		CHELSEA want Mahamadou Diarra to be their next big-money buy - and team up with his old Lyon team-mate Michael Essien at Stamford Bridge.
		Diarra is ready to quit the French club for England at the end of the season and is aware that Chelsea are now in the hunt along with Manchester United and Arsenal.
		However, as Diarra is known to be keen to quit Gerard Houllier's club next summer they will stick at it as long as they can but look at alternatives along the way.
	www.people.co.uk /sport/football/tm_objectid=16693909&method=full&siteid=93463&headline=blues-set-pace-for-diarra-name_page.html (369 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| African \| Mahamadou Diarra: a Real new hero
		He is also a threat in the opponent's box, a fact amply demonstrated by the header that got his first goal for Real since his US$33milion move from French champions Lyon, the only goal of the game in Madrid's 1-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday.
		Diarra, 25, admits that he is still finding his way around the Spanish capital after the small town feeling of Lyon and his native Bamako.
		"Diarra is on the verge of conquering the Bernabeu.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/africa/5392112.stm (545 words)

	Diarra completes 26 million-euro move to Real
		Mali international Mahamadou Diarra completed his 26 million-euro ($33.4 million) move from Olympique Lyon to Real Madrid when he was unveiled to the media on Tuesday.
		Diarra is the fourth player to join Real since Ramon Calderon was elected president last month and brings the club's total close-season spending to over 60 million euros.
		A key figure in the Lyon midfield, Diarra joined the French side from Vitesse in 2002 and has won the last four Ligue 1 titles with the club.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2006/aug/23real.htm (379 words)

	channel4.com - French Football
		Lyon’s Champions’ League elimination at the hands of PSV Eindhoven in 2005 was cruelly felt by the club’s players and supporters, but neutral observers were also struck by a palpable sense of regret; Mahamadou Diarra would not be waging his one-man war against the entire AC Milan midfield in the semi-finals.
		Diarra’s titanic struggle with PSV captain Mark van Bommel in the 2004/05 quarter-finals was the highlight of the two intriguing legs of European football and it was the Mali international who took the plaudits.
		He earned his second and Lyon’s third title in 2004, but it was in 2004/05 that Diarra, aged 23, took on truly monumental proportions in the heart of Lyon’s midfield.
	www.channel4.com /sport/french_football/focus/diarramahamadou.html (482 words)

	Republika Online : http://www.republika.co.id (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Dari jarak jauh, gelandang Olympique Lyon bernama Mahamadou Diarra ini melesakkan tendangan keras yang menggetarkan gawang tuan rumah Werder Bremen.
		Mahamadou Diarra, lelaki Muslim kelahiran Bamako, Mali, banyak berjasa bagi kemenangan Olympigue Lyon di ajang Ligue 1 Prancis.
		Diarra melanjutkan pengembaraan karier profesionalnya ke Yunani dengan bergabung bersama klub OFI Crete.
	www.republika.co.id /koran_detail.asp?id=190642&kat_id=337 (649 words)

	Fight on to land Diarra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		UNITED are facing a desperate fight to persuade midfield target Mahamadou Diarra to leave Lyon and sign for the Reds.
		But it is understood there was no visit from Diarra and his agent has confirmed that saying he has no knowledge of any trip over from France by his client.
		Diarra ticks the boxes for the Reds' boss in terms of filling the defensive part of the void left by Roy Keane when he dramatically quit the club in November.
	www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk /sport/football/s/211/211954_fight_on_to_land_diarra.html (422 words)

	ClickAfrique - Breaking Mali Football News Headlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Milan out of Diarra race Friday 07 Apr 2006 Manchester United's hopes of landing Mahamadou Diarra have been boosted by the news that AC Milan have pulled out of the race to sign the Mali...
		Lyon midfielder Mahamadou Diarra will not be joining Manchester United in the summer, according to the Mali international's agent.
		Sir Alex Ferguson's hopes of attracting Lyon's 24million-rated midfielder Mahamadou Diarra to Manchester United this summer appear doomed to failure.
	www.clickafrique.com /News/MaliNews/ST008/SUB012/Default.aspx (832 words)

	Diarra boost for Reds
		UNITED'S priority midfield target Mahamadou Diarra has been urged by his Mali mentor to sign for the Reds.
		He is very strong and the physical side of the Premiership would not be a worry or a problem to him.
		Mali are now hoping to persuade Diarra to play at least one end of season friendly for them.
	www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk /sport/football/manchesterunited/s/213/213343_diarra_boost_for_reds.html?rss=yes (763 words)

	eircom net Ireland-International / Irish news headlines from leading Irish newspapers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Chelsea and Manchester United will lead the race for Mahamadou Diarra's signature after the midfielder suggested he fancied a move to the Premiership next season.
		Diarra has been a driving force behind Lyon's rise to the top of the French league this term, as well as their smooth passage into the knockout phase of the Champions League.
		While Alex Ferguson is unlikely to confirm interest in Diarra, at least until the summer, the player does fit the age profile of United's most recent signings.
	home.eircom.net /content/irelandcom/breaking/7203743?view=Eircomnet (328 words)

	Real Madrid \| Mahamadou Diarra (Real Madrid au quotidien - www.realmadrid-fr.com)
		Mahamadou Diarra est né le 18 mai 1981 à; Bamako (Mali).
		Diarra s’illustra pour la première fois sur la scène internationale en 1999, en contribuant largement à la troisième place décrochée en équipe de jeunes par le Mali en Coupe du Monde.
		Diarra renouvela son contrat jusqu’en 2009 mais l’appel du club madrilène changea son futur.
	www.realmadrid-fr.com /diarra-mahamadou.html (339 words)

	Lyon let Diarra join Real Madrid
		Olympique Lyon have agreed to let Mali midfielder Mahamadou Diarra join Real Madrid, the five-times French champions said on Friday.
		Diarra is expected in Madrid at the weekend to sort out the final details.
		If the deal goes through, Diarra will become the fourth player to join the club since Calderon was elected president last month.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2006/aug/19real.htm (308 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		Impressed by Mahamadou Diarra's performances against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals back in April, the former Rossoneri and Juventus boss made it his business to bring the defensive midfielder to the Bernabeu.
		There is no reason to suspect that Diarra's performances on the pitch will not match up either, given that his strength, technique and precise passing made him indispensable at the core of Lyon's midfield.
		Like Mahamadou, he is 25-years-old and, again like his namesake, he has his sights set on taking his game to a new level and collecting titles.
	www.fifa.com /en/mens/index/0,2527,120941,00.html?articleid=120941 (981 words)

	gillsconnect.com - Story
		Mali captain Mahamadou Diarra saw his side through to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations with a last-gasp goal to beat brave Guinea.
		Diarra's injury-time strike was heartbreaking for Guinea keeper Kemoko Camara, who allowed the curling shot to squirm under his body.
		Almost from kick-off, the pace was on, and only a diabolical piece of finishing by Dramane Traore when he came face to face with the goalkeeper in the fourth minute prevented the Eagles from poking their noses in front.
	www.rivals.net /?sid=934&p=2&stid=8338088 (813 words)

	Real Madrid C.F. Web Oficial - Real Madrid C.F. Official Web Site
		Mahamadou Diarra, who has played 1,080 minutes so far, could have also joined the group had he not missed last weekend's match against Sevilla due to suspension.
		According to the Italian's scheme, Real Madrid's defensive system should start with him and Mahamadou Diarra, who arrived at the Club shortly after the Brazilian did.
		Mahamadou Diarra, his colleague in the midfield, could have also been on this ranking had he not been suspended for last weekend's match against Sevilla.
	www.realmadrid.com /articulo/rma35698.htm (640 words)

	RTÉ Sport: Madrid agree Diarra deal
		Real Madrid have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Mali midfielder Mahamadou Diarra from Lyon, subject to a medical.
		No fee has been confirmed, but it has been reported Real will pay in the region of 25 million euros (just over £17million) for the player, who joined Lyon from Vitesse Arnhem in 2002 and has made over 200 appearances for the club, helping Les Gones win four of their five consecutive Ligue 1 titles.
		'Diarra will have his medical exam and be officially presented to the media in the upcoming days.'
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0820/diarram.html (393 words)

	TotalFootballForums.com - We bring you the best in Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Diarra is a lot younger and very talented where I'm sure he would be much cheaper.
		Diarra would be the better option of the two, gatusso would cost you millions.
		Yes but Diarra is also Cup tied so he could be talking about either of the two, Ideally i would also prefer Gattuso as he is for me the best defensive midfielder in the world.
	www.totalfootballforums.com /forums/index.php?act=findpost&pid=36564 (1294 words)

	Agent denies $51m United snub - Football - Fox Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		MAHAMADOU Diarra's agent has denied reports that Lyon's Mali international has rejected a 30 million euros ($51 million) transfer to Manchester United.
		"I have not had any approaches concerning Mahamadou Diarra from either Real or Manchester," said Guerra, adding adding that the player has three years remaining on his contract with the five-time France champion.
		According to As, Guerra had agreed a transfer fee of 30 million euros ($51 million) with United and the duration of the contract, and all that was required was the player's signature when he broke off negotiations.
	foxsports.news.com.au /story/0,8659,19228248-23215,00.html (416 words)

	Real Madrid C.F. Web Oficial - Real Madrid C.F. Official Web Site
		Mahamadou Diarra nació en Mali un 18 de mayo de 1981 en Bamako (Mali).
		A partir de ahora, Mahamadou Diarra aportará su poderío físico y su más que apreciable técnica al conjunto del Santiago Bernabéu.
		Diarra empezó a llamar la atención de los ojeadores europeos en 1999, cuando contribuyó al tercer puesto de Mali en un Mundial juvenil.
	www.realmadrid.com /articulo/rma33055.htm (595 words)

	Diarra helps Real Madrid beat Betis : soccer, real madrid, real betis, Mahamadou Diarra : IBNLive.com : CNN-IBN
		Madrid: Midfielder Mahamadou Diarra scored his first goal for Real Madrid to earn a dour 1-0 win at Real Betis that sent them top of the Primera Liga on Saturday.
		Betis, who have now lost three of their four games, finished with 10 men when midfielder Nano was shown a red card for elbowing Diarra as they jumped for the ball in injury time.
		Real's victory was soured by what appeared to be a serious knee injury to Brazilian right back Cicinho, who suffered a suspected torn cruciate ligament after turning awkwardly just before the half-hour mark.
	www.ibnlive.com /news/diarra-helps-real-madrid-beat-betis/22355-5.html (507 words)

	DIARRA (Mahamadou Diarra) - Real Madrid and Mali
		August 19: Said he is delighted that French champions Olympique Lyon have given into his wishes and agreed to sell him to Real Madrid.
		September 23: Diarra scored his first goal for Real Madrid to earn a dour 1-0 win at Real Betis that sent them top of the Primera Liga.
		Mahamadou Diarra said he's unhappy with his level of play since joining Real Madrid from Lyon at the start of the season.
	www.footballdatabase.com /site/players/byCountry.php?dumpPlayer=854 (385 words)

	ireland.com / Today / Sport / Soccer
		Diarra is rumoured to be at the top of Ferguson's hit-list and there was even some weekend speculation the African had been on a tour of Old Trafford and the club's Carrington training ground in a bid to seal a deal.
		However, those claims have been flatly denied by Diarra's agent Frederic Guerra, who insists the player has expressed his determination to stay at Lyon for at least another year.
		If the avenue to Diarra is closed off, Ferguson still has plenty of other options, with Villarreal playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme and Deportivo's Aldo Duscher, as well as domestic duo Nigel Reo-Coker and Kevin Nolan all linked with a move to Old Trafford.
	www.ireland.com /sports/soccer/2006/0501/1144908824882.html (288 words)

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