Keane rules out loan return to PL

Robbie Keane has ruled out a winter loan move to the Premier League after signing a new deal at LA Galaxy.

The striker, who had a spell at Aston Villa during last year's MLS off-season, has been linked with several English clubs.



QPR manager Harry Redknapp would not rule out moving for his former Tottenham striker when asked about the possibility of a deal.



But Keane told Sky Sports' Fantasy Football Show he needs a rest after an arduous year which included a summer trip to Euro 2012 with the Republic of Ireland.



He said: "It's been a long season, with the Euros and what have you. I've a few little niggles that need to be sorted out so I don't think at this moment in time it would be right for me to go anywhere.



"I had another year left and they offered me a new contract at the end of last season. I've just signed a new two-year contract."

Carlo Cudicini swaps Spurs for the LA Galaxy

Goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is set for a fresh start in America after Tottenham announced they have reached an agreement to sell the goalkeeper to Major League Soccer outfit the LA Galaxy.



Cudicini moved to White Hart Lane in 2009 but has found his opportunities limited due to the presence of Heurelho Gomes and the arrivals of Brad Friedel and Hugo Lloris.



Indeed, the Italian is perhaps now fourth choice in manager Andre Villas-Boas' plans so it is perhaps no surprise the north London club were looking to offload.



"We have reached agreement for the transfer of Carlo Cudicini to Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy," said a short statement on Tottenham's official website.



"Carlo joined us from Chelsea in January 2009 and went on to make a total of 37 appearances. We wish Carlo all the best for the future."

Keane fires Galaxy back into contention

A Robbie Keane brace has fired the LA Galaxy to a much-needed 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in the MLS on Sunday.



The Irishman celebrated his 32nd birthday in style, as he helped the Galaxy snap a two-match losing streak to climb back into a playoff spot in fifth place in the Western Conference.



A 24th-minute penalty from Keane saw LA lead early, after Fire defender Jalil Anibaba was penalised for a handball inside his own area at Toyota Park.



Keane doubled his tally when he finished off a quality pass from Landon Donovan to seal the three points for the visitors.



Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Union continued to put space between themselves and Eastern Conference cellar-dwellers Toronto with a 3-0 thrashing of their Canadian opponents.



First-half goals to Gabriel Gomez and Freddy Adu gave the Union a comfortable lead at the interval at PPL Park, before Antoine Hoppenot added a third for the ninth-placed side.



Philadelphia have now won three of their past four, and have climbed within eight points of a playoff spot after a slow start to the season.



The New England Revolution accounted for the New York Red Bulls 2-0 at Gillette Stadium, to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.



The Montreal Impact ended a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 win at home to the Columbus Crew.



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