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Vol. 5 Num 873 Sat. November 11, 2006  
   
Sports


Leverkusen retain Barnetta


Swiss international midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta has extended his contract with German Bundesliga side Leverkusen by two years until 2010, the club confirmed Friday.

Barnetta, 21, arrived at the German in 2004, before being loaned for the 2004-2005 season to Hanover.

Leverkusen coach Michael Skibbe is also negotiating an extension to his contract, according to club executive director Wolfgang Holzhauser.