LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz fight got yet another twist this week as Oscar De La Hoya admitted that his Golden Boy image was not exactly as it seemed in recent years. The Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz has been the subject of peculiar revelations about the boxers in recent days. Now the revelation is about one of the promoters: Oscar De La Hoya.

Golden Boy Promotions has been pushing media attention for its fight Victor Ortiz in recent weeks. Ortiz, himself, has been called by news reports “Golden Boy Light”. But recently, Ortiz appeared in a series of peculiar pictures for an underwear company. Now De La Hoya himself is telling news that he has committed adultery, been involved in substance abuse, been treated through rehab, and had multiple mistresses. And yet, through these revelations, the fight’s projected winner, Floyd Mayweather, has remained silent.

On September 17, Mayweather vs. Ortiz will head to PPV. If you didn’t already know that they are fighting that weekend, Oscar De La Hoya is dominating news today because of his shocking revelations. Yet, many of his revelations concern conduct several years ago.

His comments were delivered to Spanish language program, “Aquí y Ahora”, in a Univisión interview with news reporter Teresa Rodríguez. De La Hoya says he and his wife separated for a short time because of his infidelity. “We are obviously not talking a Tiger Woods here, but I was unfaithful.”

De La Hoya tells news that he was using substance and alcohol in recent years. But “the last two years, last two and a half years, and I depended more [on] the alcohol”. He added “It took me to a place where I felt safe, it took me to a place where I felt as if nobody can say anything to me, it took me to a place where I just can reach out and grab my mom.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Manchester City confirms news of signing Owen Hargreaves today. Owen Hargreaves is latest in a series of changes to Manchester City in recent weeks. Owen is also one of many trades dominated news still midday.

MCFC confirmed within the hour that Owen Hargreaves has become Man City’s fifty summer signing. Manchester City confirms Hargreaves will begin training Thursday.  Owen’s previous injury history did not impact the team’s decision to sign him. In a news statement, Man City said “Though injury has taken its toll on the 30-year-old’s career, Hargreaves has 42 international caps to his name, has won five league titles at home and abroad and was awarded the England Player of the Year award in 2006, beating off competition from Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and City’s own Gareth Barry.”

In other news, Atletico Madrid signed Diego for a one season loan. In a news statement, Felix Magath said “I’m convinced Diego will play an outstanding role in Madrid. I wish him all the best.”

Edgar Barreto also told news today that he is moving to Palermo from Atalanta. Edgar Barreto confirmed the Palermo transfer via Twitter today. “I am a new Palermo player… I signed at midday (Paraguay time). Atalanta, thank you for these past two years!” Also, Fernando Gago has been signed by Roma on loan from Real Madrid reports local news. Roma reportedly has an option to make the deal permanent next summer.

Finally, Mauro Zarate has been loaned to Intern Milan. The official statement by the team to news indicates that the  “striker joins the club on loan from Lazio. The player has signed a contract until June 30, 2015.” Zarate states today that “Inter was my first choice. I have fought a lot for this move and now I have to prove my worth. This is a great team. There are so many Argentinians in this team and this is beautiful, I will soon speak to them.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Inter Milan Diego Forlan transfer today surprised fans. Diego Forlan has signed with Inter Milan for a two year contract, his agent confirms to news. Forlan, 32, had battled trade talks throughout the summer. The former Atletico Madrid striker tells news he is anxious for the move, adding that speaks some Italian.

During the Copa America 2011 early group action games, Forlán trade rumors dominated news. Forlán was under a contract with Atletico until 2013 having joined the team from Villarreal in 2007. During the Copa America, Forlán said reports of trade talks were false. At the time, Latin American news claimed that Diego was being pursued by Tottenham Hotspur. Yet Forlán said in July that he was happy where he is.

In a news statement today, Inter Milan states ”Diego, welcome to Inter. His stats tell the story of a top player that wants to continue to write new pages of his beautiful career with Inter.”

Forlan, in his own statement to news, said today “’This is an important moment. I have arrived to join a great team. I am mature and I have the right experience. To be here now is beautiful.” He added ”I speak a bit of Italian. I studied Italian when I was young and although I have forgotten some words, I hope I will pick it up very quickly.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Wesley Sneijder did have trade talks with Manchester United but the Sneijder tells news that the Man United trade is not happening. A new report claims that Manchester United had spent the entire summer pursuing Sneijder. And while fans were left guessing with trade rumors and predictions swirling this week, Sneijder reportedly turned down Man United at the last minute.

A new report today claims that Sir Alex Ferguson was pursuing Wesley Sneijder during the summer. Moreover, Man United reportedly thought that the deal was to be made. A news report today claims that “United officials held talks with Wesley Sneijder’s representatives and were confident of landing the midfield ace in a £36m deal.”

Additionally Rene Meulensteen reportedly believed the deal could be formulated at the eleventh hour. As reported previously on LALATE, Sneijder had told news this week that he has always been able to do transfer deals at the last minute.

Yet, Wesley confirmed the news that he is not making the move. “I’m staying at Inter. I don’t think I’ll leave at this moment of the market. Manchester United? Anything is possible in football, but I don’t think this time something will happen.” He tells old Dutch TV channel NOS “I know that if I were to leave it would have be for the right price, Inter was clear about that. But I have not spoken formally with the two Manchester clubs.”

Moreover, reports that Wesley was undergoing a deadline-day medical at Manchester United are also false, confirms his agent today.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Arsenal transfer news confirmed a Per Mertesacker deal moments ago. Per Mertesacker’s Arsenal deal is the latest in a series of transfer deals sought to jump star Arsenal after a slow season start. In a news statement two hours ago, Arsenal confirmed that the German defender is making the move today.

Arsenal tells news that 26 year olds and “6ft 6in centre-back has significant experience at both club and international level.” Per Mertesacker last year made news help bring Germany to the 2010 World Cup semi-finals; he did the same four years earlier. In 2008, he also lead his country to the Final of the 2008 European Championship.

His deal follows contracts confirmed for Chu Young Park and Andre Santos.

Six Alex Ferguson recently told news that he thought Arsenal, previously, hadn’t spent enough money on transfer bids this season. In an interview with Inside United, Ferguson previously said “I expected more buying.” He added “Especially the likes of Arsenal. I thought they’d have bought a few players. But it’s early days – August 31 is a long way off and a lot can happen.” Arsenal at the time had secured Gervinho and Carl Jenkinson.

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