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I have just read an interesting article from Goal.com which I know is not the most respected football rumour rag, however it has attached the story from Sports Illustrated who are probably one of the most respected Sports Journalism organisations in the states, with what appears to directly quote Landon.

Basically he thinks he may have got a girl pregnant during his time over here and accepts it may be true and if so that he will take responsibility. Clearly that probably means a lucrative maintenance package but I just thought I'd throw it out there to see if the general consenus would be whether or not it would help or hinder a permanent deal? I have copied the article below.

Sports Illustrated's website, SI.com, has broken the story that USA star Landon Donovan stand accused of paternity by a British woman.
According to SI, a British tabloid is set to run a story in which a U.K. woman says she is pregnant with Donovan's child.
"I was informed of the possibility during the World Cup, and if I need to take responsibility, then I will provide the appropriate support," Donovan reportedly told SI.com.
Donovan and his wife, actress Bianca Kajlich, announced their separation last summer, though the split was said to be amicable. A divorce has not been finalized.
In fact, the two appeared to be close to reconciliation. In several recent interviews, Donovan publically thanked her for helping him mature and blew her a kiss after on-camera remarks at the World Cup.
In turn, Kajlich had posted supportive messages on her Twitter account for the USA's world Cup campaign in general and Donovan and particular.
"Man oh man. Tough loss. So proud of our boys..." Kajlich posted after the USA loss to Ghana.
Donovan was a key part of the USA's World cup campaign scoring three goals before the Americans were ousted from the tournament.
In the winter of this year, Donovan went on loan to Everton Football Club and lived in Liverpool for ten weeks before returning to his hometown Los Angeles Galaxy club.

James Cadwaladr, Chester Posted 27/06/2010 at 10:33:39

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Thor Sørensen
1 Posted 27/06/2010 at 20:50:11

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If true, the least thing he can do is make Merseyside his permenant residence, signing a five-year deal with Everton in the process, in order to be close to and help raise his child. *tongue in cheek*

Eugene Ruane
2 Posted 28/06/2010 at 00:24:19

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Dr Melphi: "Sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants". Tony Soprano: "Yeah... and sometimes the heart wants what the dick wants".

I think he should head back to the UK immediately.

John Daley
3 Posted 28/06/2010 at 02:37:46

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Guess he did enjoy his time over here then.

David Hallwood
4 Posted 28/06/2010 at 09:55:25

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Let's hope like all retiring politicians, that he wants to spend more time with his family

David McKitt
5 Posted 28/06/2010 at 15:06:53

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Although seperated from his wife (but not divorced) reports are coming out that Donovan has got a British woman pregnant. A reason to (or not to) come to Everton?

May I also add I don't normally view The People website, only someone pointed it out to me! I swear!

Denis Byrne
6 Posted 28/06/2010 at 15:22:44

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Look, Donovan isn't stupid, getting a local girl pregnant is an absolutely brilliant ploy to officially avoid his USA commitments without recrimination and get a transfer to the new love of his life — EFC. He must have had help from the FBI with this — genius!

Rob Lyons
7 Posted 28/06/2010 at 17:40:06

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Hey James, good piece of undercover work, also thanks so much for sorting the tickets to Rugby in Edinburgh, had a great time. I for one hope Landon comes to us for good, he is a class man and player and obviously likes the scouse ladies!!!

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