The buzz around the handful of LBOs yet to close is reaching fever pitch. 
One deal in particular was on everyone’s lips at a two-day private equity conference sponsored by Dow Jones this week - Clear Channel. Leaning against walls in corridors and settled in armchairs, conference-goers had hushed cellphone conversations about the $20 billion deal, still to close.
Two executives at the […]

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After Fabio Capello’s snub of David Beckham, attention turns to another big name player sweating over his international future.
Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero was dropped by Italy coach Roberto Donadoni following an uninspiring performance in September’s 0-0 draw with France and hasn’t featured since. Donadoni even hinted the 33-year-old was getting too old for international football.
Juve boss […]

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It’s a typical African Nations Cup scenario. While matches involving host nation Ghana have been packed to the rafters, most other games have been played in stadiums which have been, at best, only half full and in some cases nearly deserted.
When Guinea played Namibia in Sekondi on Monday, the only cheers came from policemen and […]

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