Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has admitted his interest in bringing former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Milan Baros to Fratton Park.

Germany held off a late rally by the Czech Republic to clinch a well-deserved victory in the battle of the Group D leaders in Prague.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is to leave midfielder Stiliyan Petrov out of his plans for Saturday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United to enable him to recover fully from a hamstring problem.

KAROL BRUCKNER walked into yesterday’s press conference in Lansdowne Road wearing his best poker face and insisting that Ireland would be no pushovers despite their apparent disarray.

Milan Baros’ move to Hamburg appears in doubt after Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis described the German club’s valuation of the striker as unacceptable.

CZECH REPUBLIC striker Milan Baros fears he will miss the entire World Cup with a foot injury.

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Milan Baros’ agent has revealed the Czech striker has a clause in his contract which allows him to leave the club this summer.

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Aston Villa striker Milan Baros has been ruled out of Monday’s Premiership clash with Manchester City at Eastlands.

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Milan Baros has apologised for the horror challenge which left Alan Stubbs in agony and Liverpool short of attacking options for their Champions League challenge.

Liverpool striker Milan Baros has apologised for his horror tackle on Everton captain Alan Stubbs in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.

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Sheffield United have revived their interest in Liverpool striker Neil Mellor following the arrival of Fernando Morientes at Anfield.

Liverpool legend John Barnes has welcomed the imminent return to action of Steven Gerrard this weekend – but feels another raid on La Liga for Fernando Morientes and Pablo Aimar could solve the club’s current striking crisis.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed his club have been put off making an immediate bid for Liverpool striker Milan Baros – although he did not rule out a future move for the player.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed his club have been put off making an immediate bid for Liverpool striker Milan Baros – although he did not rule out a future move for the player.

Milan Baros insisted he can bring his fantastic Euro 2004 form back with him to Liverpool if new coach Rafael Benitez gives him a chance.

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GIANFRANCO ZOLA swapped the Champions League for the less glamorous surroundings of Serie B yesterday — and the little Italian admits he could not be happier to have joined Cagliari.

Liverpool scrambled another home draw after falling behind to a resilient Middlesbrough as they suffered more Anfield anguish today.

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Michael Owen’s first-half goal gave Liverpool an away victory in the UEFA Cup third round, first leg in Holland.

Gerard Houllier had been telling everyone for some weeks about the potential promise of his summer signing Milan Baros.

Czech striker Milan Baros has shaved his head, trimmed his weight and given Gerard Houllier plenty to think about.