Anelka: A Chinese Internet company has said it is paying French football player Nicolas Anelka €2.7 million to endorse a new online game, as the striker gears up for his first season in China. The9 Limited said Anelka would promote “Firefall”, in which players fire sophisticated weapons to survive on a post-apocalyptic Earth.

Everton: Everton have taken American striker Edson Buddle on trial. Buddle plays for German second division side Ingolstadt but is keen on earning a move to England and has been allowed to train with the Goodison Park outfit.

Samba: Blackburn manager Steve Kean insisted that French defender Chris Samba is not for sale. Samba, who has been linked with Tottenham, QPR and Paris SG, missed Saturday’s win over Fulham after calling in sick the previous day, leading to speculation about his future. “He’s not for sale,” Kean said.

Morrison: Manchester United’s Ravel Morrison insists he has not turned down a contract offer from the club despite boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s claim that the young striker was refusing to sign a new deal., Morrison has now taken to Twitter to insist that he has not rejected a deal.”I have never 1s (once) turned down a contract off Manchester United,” he Tweeted.

Udinese: Udinese are set to loan Ivory Coast international midfielder Thierry Doubai to French Ligue 1 strugglers Sochaux. The 23-year-old is set to undergo a medical with Sochaux and if he passes it will remain with the club till June. Sochaux are presently second from bottom of Ligue 1.

MFA Div. Two: Gżira United vs Żebbuġ 0-0.

In Italy: Serie B – Pescara vs Verona 3-1.

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