Manchester City's Robinho gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Manchester January 28, 2009. Reuters Pictures 12 months ago

Manchester City's Robinho gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Manchester January 28, 2009.

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  1. Manchester City's Adam Johnson runs to take a corner during their English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers in Manchester, northern England February 9, 2010.
  2. Manchester City's coach Roberto Mancini (R) gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers in Manchester, northern England February 9, 2010.
  3. Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates scoring against Bolton Wanderers during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England February 9, 2010.
  4. Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates scoring against Bolton Wanderers during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England February 9, 2010.
  5. Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates scoring his teams second goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.
  6. Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor, front right, celebrates scoring past Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen during their English Premier League soccer match at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.
  7. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Peter Lovenkranks of Newcastle United celebrates his goal during the Coca Cola Championship game between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St James' Park on February 5, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
  8. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Peter Lovenkranks of Newcastle United celebrates his goal during the Coca Cola Championship game between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St James' Park on February 5, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
  9. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Peter Lovenkranks of Newcastle United celebrates his goal during the Coca Cola Championship game between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St James' Park on February 5, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
  10. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Peter Lovenkranks of Newcastle United celebrates his goal during the Coca Cola Championship game between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St James' Park on February 5, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
  11. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Peter Lovenkranks of Newcastle United celebrates his goal with Andy Carroll during the Coca Cola Championship game between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St James' Park on February 5, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
  12. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jonas Gutierrez of Newcastle United battles with Chris Burke of Cardiff City during the Coca Cola Championship game between Newcastle United and Cardiff City at St James' Park on February 5, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
  13. Brazilian striker Robinho (L) and soccer legend Pele attend a media conference during his presentation in Santos February 1, 2010. Robinho arrived in Brazil on Saturday to begin a six-month loan spell with Santos from English Premier League side Manchester City. The 26-year-old asked City for the loan move in a bid to improve his chances of making Brazil's 2010 World Cup squad after struggling in England.
  14. Brazilian striker Robinho (L) is pulled by soccer legend Pele during his presentation in Santos February 1, 2010. Robinho arrived in Brazil on Saturday to begin a six-month loan spell with Santos from English Premier League side Manchester City. The 26-year-old asked City for the loan move in a bid to improve his chances of making Brazil's 2010 World Cup squad after struggling in England.
  15. Manchester City's Robinho, center right, reacts with fellow team members after scoring against Scunthorpe during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Glanford Park Stadium, Scunthorpe, England, Sunday Jan. 24, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  16. Manchester City's Robinho, center, reacts after scoring a goal past Scunthorpe goalkeeper Joe Murphy during their English FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Glanford Park Stadium, Scunthorpe, England, Sunday Jan. 24, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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