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by GIANFRANCO PANIZO
If you were hoping to see Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan continue his recent tear at the MLS All-Star game, then you may be disappointed to know he might not play.
Donovan has a right calf injury that could keep him out of Wednesday's match against Everton as All-Star coach Dominic Kinnear has expressed his desire to keep the All-Stars healthy.
With Donovan's status in limbo, another of the league's best players may miss the All-Star game with Pat Onstad, Shalrie Joseph and Dwayne De Rosario all set to miss out.
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Clark to join Livorno in January
Ricardo Clark has agreed to join Italian club Livorno, but he won't be heading there until January.
According Corriere di Livorno, Livorno president Aldo Spinelli has confirmed that the Houston Dynamo midfielder has agreed to terms with the club, but that he will not join the team until January, when the winter transfer window opens.
Galaxy-Barcelona match sells over 70,000 tickets
When UEFA Champions League winner Barcelona plays the Los Angeles Galaxy on Aug 1. the Rose Bowl may feel more like Camp Nou.
The exhibition match has surpassed 70,000 tickets sold, making it one of the most attended friendlies in the U.S. this year. The game will showcase players like Landon Donovan, Leo Messi, David Beckham and Thierry Henry. There may even be a Zlatan Ibrahimovic sighting.
The Galaxy played an exhibition earlier this month against Italian giants AC Milan and tied, 2-2.
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Upset that Donovan may miss the All-Star game? Think it is smart for Clark to stay with MLS until the season is over? Eager to see the UEFA Champions League kings battle Donovan and co.?
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