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Villa's Davies deal leads the way on transfer deadline day (Aug 31, 2007)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill finally got his man as he signed West Bromwich Albion defender Curtis Davies on a season-long loan just hours before the transfer window shut on Friday. . . . more . . .
Battling Milan bring Sevilla's painful week to end (Aug 31, 2007)
Champions League winners AC Milan came back from a goal down to defeat UEFA Cup holders Sevilla 3-1 to lift the Super Cup on Friday and bring a tragic week for the Spaniards to an end. . . . more . . .
Birmingham sign Honduras midfielder Palacios (Aug 31, 2007)
Birmingham signed Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios on loan from Olimpia on Friday. . . . more . . .
Last-place Galaxy can't afford another Beckham injury (Aug 31, 2007)
The Los Angeles Galaxy are looking at another extended spell without David Beckham after the midfielder learned he has a sprained right knee. . . . more . . .
Lampard leg injury makes him an England doubt (Aug 31, 2007)
Frank Lampard could miss England's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia after damaging a thigh muscle in training. . . . more . . .
Russian tycoon reveals Arsenal ambitions (Aug 31, 2007)
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov plans to increase his stake in Arsenal following his 75 million pounds (150 million dollars) buyout of former vice-chairman David Dein's shares. . . . more . . .
Getting rid of Keane was so tough, says Fergie (Aug 31, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists calling time on Roy Keane's Manchester United playing career was a tough task. . . . more . . .
Bayern, English clubs handed comfortable UEFA Cup draw (Aug 31, 2007)
Former champions Bayern Munich and the four English Premier League clubs in the UEFA Cup have all been handed comfortable ties in the first round, the draw for which was made here on Friday. . . . more . . .
Benitez's assistant to quit Liverpool (Aug 31, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has lost his trusted assistant after Paco Ayesteran decided to quit Anfield. . . . more . . .
Smith admits Rangers face daunting Champions League mission (Aug 31, 2007)
Rangers manager Walter Smith admitted he would need to rob a bank to give his side a chance of competing on an equal footing with their Champions League opponents. . . . more . . .
Middlesbrough agree fee for O'Neil and sign Shawky (Aug 31, 2007)
Middlesbrough agreed to sign Portsmouth midfielder Gary O'Neil for five million pounds on Friday. . . . more . . .
Bayern wary of Samba-flavoured UEFA Cup rivals (Aug 31, 2007)
Bayern Munich midfielder Hamit Altintop has admitted the German giants will treat their Brazilian-flavoured UEFA Cup first round opponents Belenenses just like any other rival. . . . more . . .
Latics take Bent on loan (Aug 31, 2007)
Wigan manager Chris Hutchings made Marcus Bent his ninth signing on Friday after securing a season-long loan deal for the Charlton striker. . . . more . . .
Loew's delight as Klose returns to Germany squad (Aug 31, 2007)
Germany's head coach Joachim Loew said Friday he is delighted to welcome back several key players including hot-shot striker Miroslav Klose for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales in Cardiff. . . . more . . .
Rangers make loan swoop for Faye (Aug 31, 2007)
Glasgow Rangers signed Senegal midfielder Amdy Faye on a season-long loan from English Championship club Charlton on Friday. . . . more . . .
UEFA agree to hear Domenech appeal a day early (Aug 31, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech's appeal against a one-match ban will be heard on September 4, four days before Les Bleus face World Cup final rivals Italy in a Euro 2008 qualifying clash. . . . more . . .
England coach McClaren calls up uncapped Bentley and Young (Aug 31, 2007)
Coach Steve McClaren has handed surprise call ups to uncapped wingers David Bentley and Ashley Young for England's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers against Israel and Russia. . . . more . . .
Aston Villa sign Davies on loan (Aug 31, 2007)
Aston Villa on Friday signed West Bromwich Albion defender Curtis Davies on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer. . . . more . . .
Portsmouth sign Chelsea defender Johnson (Aug 31, 2007)
Portsmouth signed Glen Johnson from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee on Friday after allowing Dejan Stefanovic to join Fulham. . . . more . . .
Inter loan Recoba to Torino (Aug 31, 2007)
Uruguayan international striker Alvaro Recoba has been loaned by Inter Milan to Torino for the season, Inter announced Friday. . . . more . . .
Werder Bremen's Schulz switches to rivals Hanover (Aug 31, 2007)
Werder Bremen's international defender Christian Schulz said on Friday he is delighted with his 1.5 million euro switch to Bundesliga rivals Hanover. . . . more . . .
Lee Chun-Soo to join Dutch club Feyenoord (Aug 31, 2007)
South Korean striker Lee Chun-Soo has agreed to join Dutch club Feyenoord and will likely sign a four-year deal, his team Ulsan Tigers said Friday. . . . more . . .
Beckham will miss six weeks with right knee sprain (Aug 31, 2007)
David Beckham suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and will be sidelined for six weeks, meaning he will miss England's two September Euro 2008 qualifying matches. . . . more . . .
Puerta tragedy puts Liga fans in sombre mood (Aug 31, 2007)
The death of Sevilla's Spanish international defender Antonio Puerta has cast a shadow over this weekend's La Liga action. . . . more . . .
Rovers ease into UEFA Cup first round (Aug 30, 2007)
English Premiership side Blackburn Rovers eased into the UEFA Cup first round on Thursday with a 2-0 win over the Finns of MyPa at Ewood Park. . . . more . . .
'I made a mistake', admits Materazzi (Aug 30, 2007)
Italy's World Cup winning defender Marco Materazzi said Thursday he had made a mistake in sledging French icon Zinedine Zidane during last year's final. . . . more . . .
Veh looking forward to Euro challenge (Aug 30, 2007)
VfB Stuttgart coach Armin Veh says his side will be looking to cause a few upsets after they drew fellow national champions Lyon and Barcelona in Thursday's Champions League group stage draw. . . . more . . .
Schalke relishing facing Chelsea in Champions League (Aug 30, 2007)
Peter Peters, managing director of Schalke 04, said his side are looking forward to facing English giants Chelsea after the teams were thrown together in Thursday's Champions League group stage draw. . . . more . . .
United set for stormy Roma return (Aug 30, 2007)
Two-time winners Manchester United will face a stormy Champions League return to Roma, where fans were stabbed and baton-charged in a controversial clash last season, in this year's competition. . . . more . . .
Domenech appeals against suspension (Aug 30, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech on Thursday appealed against his one-match ban and 10,000 Swiss Francs (6,000 euros/8,000 dollars) fine, handed out by UEFA for bringing the game into disrepute. . . . more . . .
Dein sells Arsenal shares to Russian for 75 million pounds (Aug 30, 2007)
Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein sold his 14.58 percent stake in the Premier League club to Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov for 75 million pounds on Thursday. . . . more . . .
England midfielder Gerrard struggling to make Euro 2008 qualifiers (Aug 30, 2007)
Steven Gerrard faces a race against time to be fit for England's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers as he struggles to recover from a broken toe. . . . more . . .
Celtic's epic battle with Spartak will be their making: Strachan (Aug 30, 2007)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan believes his team will have grown up after knocking Spartak Moscow out of the Champions League on penalties on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Wigan set to sign Bouaouzan (Aug 30, 2007)
English Premier League club Wigan will sign Moroccan striker Rachid Bouaouzan from Sparta Rotterdam, according to the Dutch team. . . . more . . .
UEFA president Platini unveils changes to Champions League (Aug 30, 2007)
UEFA president Michel Platini on Thursday unveiled what are seen as controversial plans to open up the Champions League, European football's showcase club tournament, to wider competition from 2009. . . . more . . .
Aston Villa given permission to speak to Davies (Aug 30, 2007)
Aston Villa are set to sign West Bromwich Albion's Curtis Davies for around nine million pounds (18 million dollars) after being given permission to talk to the highly-rated defender. . . . more . . .
Puerta's death highlights fixture overload: Platini (Aug 30, 2007)
The death of Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta from a heart attack has highlighted the overload of fixture lists in Europe, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Reading manager snubs West Ham's derisory offer for Shorey (Aug 30, 2007)
Reading manager Steve Coppell has angrily rejected West Ham's four million pounds offer for England left-back Nicky Shorey. . . . more . . .
Row over referees delays Nigerian league kick-off (Aug 30, 2007)
The new Nigerian league season will no longer begin this weekend following a row between the organisers of the competition, the Nigeria Football League (NFL) and the Nigeria Football Association (NFA). . . . more . . .
Owen happy to be back in the old routine (Aug 30, 2007)
Michael Owen insists he never doubted he would rediscover his scoring form after finally ending his Newcastle goal drought. . . . more . . .
French star Ribery named Bundesliga's top player for August (Aug 30, 2007)
Bayern Munich's French star Franck Ribery has been choosen as the Bundesliga's player of the month for August, it was announced on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Anelka signs new contract at Bolton (Aug 30, 2007)
France striker Nicolas Anelka has pledged his future to Bolton after signing a new four-year contract on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Injury woes strike down Eto'o again (Aug 30, 2007)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o will be sidelined for at least two months after straining a tendon in his right leg, according to the Spanish league side Thursday. . . . more . . .
Trezeguet gets nod for France's key Euro 2008 qualifiers (Aug 30, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech has named Juventus striker David Trezeguet among his 24-man squad for crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers against Italy, on September 8, and Scotland four days later. . . . more . . .
Brazilian defender banned after failing drug test (Aug 30, 2007)
Central defender Marcao, who plays for Brazilian first division side Porto Alegre, has been suspended four months by a sports tribunal in Brazil after testing positive for finasteride. . . . more . . .
Big-spending German minnows snare Brazil under-20 star (Aug 30, 2007)
German minnows Hoffenheim 1899 will break their own transfer record for a Bundesliga second division side by signing rising Brazilian star Carlo Eduardo for eight million euros, it was revealed Thursday. . . . more . . .
Thai player to join Thaksin's Man City (Aug 30, 2007)
A Thai football star will join Manchester City, owned by the kingdom's ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, becoming the first Thai to play in the Premier League. . . . more . . .
Under-fire Lehmann in fitness battle to face Wales (Aug 30, 2007)
Germany's head coach Joachim Loew has insisted that injured Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will wear the number one shirt against Wales in their Euro 2008 qualifier if he is fit. . . . more . . .
Latest Beckham injury could hit England hopes (Aug 30, 2007)
David Beckham has given England manager Steve McClaren cause for concern ahead of two crucial qualifiers after he limped off with a knee injury while playing for his club Los Angeles Galaxy. . . . more . . .
Beckham injured as Galaxy fall to Pachuca in SuperLiga final (Aug 30, 2007)
The Los Angeles Galaxy lost David Beckham to a knee injury in the first half, then lost 4-3 on penalties to Pachuca of Mexico on Wednesday in the final of the 2007 SuperLiga. . . . more . . .
Eduardo adds menace to Wenger's young guns during Champions League (Aug 30, 2007)
Arsene Wenger believes Eduardo has brought a new dimension to Arsenal that will help his side challenge for the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Owen back on Newcastle goal trail (Aug 29, 2007)
Injury-plagued Michael Owen celebrated his first start of the season with a goal as Newcastle beat Barnsley 2-0 to reach the English League Cup third round on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Shootout kings Celtic join Rangers in next stage (Aug 29, 2007)
Celtic joined bitter city rivals Rangers in the Champions League group stages on Wednesday thanks to a dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Spartak Moscow in the final qualifying round. . . . more . . .
Owen back on Newcastle goal trail (Aug 29, 2007)
Injury-plagued Michael Owen celebrated his first start of the season with a goal as Newcastle beat Barnsley 2-0 to reach the English League Cup third round on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Eduardo off the mark as Arsenal cruise through (Aug 29, 2007)
Eduardo got off the mark for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger's side cruised through to the Champions League group stages with a 3-0 win over Sparta Prague on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
African player collapses and dies in Israel (Aug 29, 2007)
A Zambian footballer, playing in the Israeli league, collapsed and died after a match on Wednesday in an eerie echo of the tragedy which befell Spanish midfielder Antonio Puerta. . . . more . . .
Monaco share top spot as Marseille slump again (Aug 29, 2007)
Monaco grabbed a share of the lead in the French championship on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over 10-man Lille while slumping Marseille saw their problems pile up with a 2-0 home defeat to Nice. . . . more . . .
India lift Nehru Cup (Aug 29, 2007)
Hosts India won the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament with a 1-0 victory over favourites Syria in the final here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Gallas aims to be back in three weeks (Aug 29, 2007)
Arsenal captain William Gallas expects to be back in action within three weeks as he steps up his recovery from a groin injury. . . . more . . .
Keane takes Harte to Sunderland (Aug 29, 2007)
Ian Harte linked up with former Republic of Ireland teammate Roy Keane when he signed a one-year deal with Sunderland on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Everton tie up Yakubu deal (Aug 29, 2007)
Everton's frustrating summer search for reinforcements received a boost Wednesday as they finally secured the signature of Nigeria striker Ayegbeni Yakubu. . . . more . . .
South Africa star McCarthy ends exile (Aug 29, 2007)
South Africa star Benni McCarthy will end a 19-month international exile when he plays against Zambia in Cape Town next weekend. . . . more . . .
Everton tie up Yakubu deal (Aug 29, 2007)
Everton's frustrating summer search for reinforcements got a boost Wednesday as they finally secured the signature of Nigeria striker Ayegbeni Yakubu. . . . more . . .
Jenas signs Spurs contract extension (Aug 29, 2007)
Jermaine Jenas has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Tottenham until 2012, the club said Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Atletico Madrid snap up Riquelme (Aug 29, 2007)
Atletico Madrid continued their summer spending spree Wednesday in snapping up Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme from Villarreal, Cadena Ser radio reported. . . . more . . .
West Ham's Dyer suffers double fracture (Aug 29, 2007)
West Ham's England international midfielder Kieron Dyer has suffered a double fracture of his right leg, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Thousands of fans pay homage to Sevilla defender Puerta (Aug 29, 2007)
Thousands of football fans gathered at Sevilla's stadium Wednesday to pay their last respects to defender Antonio Puerta, who died three days after suffering a heart attack during the club's opening match of the Spanish league on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Clarke collapse leads to Cup tie abandonment (Aug 29, 2007)
Leicester's League Cup tie at Nottingham Forest was abandoned after the Championship club's defender Clive Clarke collapsed at half-time. . . . more . . .
Wenger confident Arsenal will guard against complacency (Aug 29, 2007)
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's growing pains have given his players a steely determination that will ensure there is no Champions League let-down against Sparta Prague. . . . more . . .
Sunderland fail to heed Keane's warning (Aug 29, 2007)
Roy Keane insisted he had warned his Sunderland players not to underestimate Luton before the League One club knocked the Black Cats out of the League Cup. . . . more . . .
Benitez salutes Crouch as Liverpool coast through (Aug 29, 2007)
Rafael Benitez saluted Peter Crouch as the striker gave him a timely reminder of his quality during the 4-0 Champions League win over Toulouse. . . . more . . .
Crouch sends Reds through with message to Benitez (Aug 28, 2007)
Peter Crouch's eighth goal in his last 10 Champions League starts helped book Liverpool's place in the group stages as last season's runners up hammered Toulouse 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Keane's Sunderland suffer League Cup embarrassment (Aug 28, 2007)
Sunderland suffered an embarrassing League Cup second round exit as Roy Keane's side lost 3-0 at Luton on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Rangers take the shine off Red Star (Aug 28, 2007)
Rangers secured qualification for the lucrative Champions League group stages after a hard-fought scoreless draw with Red Star Belgrade here Tuesday. . . . more . . .
West Ham in talks to sign Brazil star Adriano (Aug 28, 2007)
West Ham have made an approach to sign Inter Milan's out-of-favour striker Adriano on loan. . . . more . . .
Champions League tie postponed due to Puerta death (Aug 28, 2007)
European football's ruling body UEFA has granted a request by Sevilla to postpone their Champions League tie Tuesday against AEK Athens following the death of Antonio Puerta. . . . more . . .
Catania coach suspended for kicking rival player (Aug 28, 2007)
Silvio Baldini, coach of Serie A club Catania, has been suspended for a month and fined 15,000 euros (20,470 dollars) for kicking Parma counterpart Domenico Di Carlo in the backside during a league match between the sides at the weekend, the ANSA news agency reported Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Stoke defender Higginbotham set to join Sunderland (Aug 28, 2007)
Stoke captain Danny Higginbotham is set to join his former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane at Sunderland after the Championship team accepted a bid from the Premiership new-boys. . . . more . . .
Robson, McEveley retain spots for Scotland's Euro 2008 double header (Aug 28, 2007)
Scotland coach Alex McLeish on Tuesday named a 25-man squad for their crucial Euro 2008 double header against Lithuania and France on September 8 and 12 respectively. . . . more . . .
New deals for Man City's teen duo (Aug 28, 2007)
Manchester City's England Under-21 midfielder Michael Johnson and defender Shaleum Logan have both extended their contracts with the English Premier League club. . . . more . . .
Liverpool to play Everton anthem in tribute to murdered schoolboy (Aug 28, 2007)
Liverpool Football Club were to play the anthem of their city rivals Everton for the first time Tuesday in tribute to an 11-year-old boy murdered in the British city. . . . more . . .
Bielefeld sign Halfar from Kaiserslautern (Aug 28, 2007)
German teen striker Daniel Halfar confirmed Tuesday that he has signed for Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld from second division FC Kaiserslautern. . . . more . . .
Inter teenager joins Celtic (Aug 28, 2007)
Celtic have snapped up Italian prospect Luca Santonocito from Inter Milan, the Scottish champions said Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Cabral appointed Esperance Tunis coach (Aug 28, 2007)
Brazilian Carlos Roberto Ferreiera Cabral has been appointed coach of struggling Tunisian first division side Esperance Tunis, the club confirmed Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Sevilla footballer Puerta dies following heart attack (Aug 28, 2007)
Sevilla's Spanish international defender Antonio Puerta died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack during a Spanish league match on Saturday, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) told AFP. . . . more . . .
Domenech to appeal against suspension (Aug 28, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech is to appeal against his one-match ban and 10,000 Swiss Francs (6,000 euros/8,000 dollars) fine, handed out by UEFA for bringing the game into disrepute, the French Football Federation (FFF) said Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Fulham defender Knight set for Villa switch (Aug 28, 2007)
Fulham defender Zat Knight is close to completing a move to Aston Villa, the two clubs said Tuesday. . . . more . . .
English FA to investigate islamophobia against Middlesbrough striker (Aug 28, 2007)
The Football Association is to investigate islamophobic chants directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters during the Tyne-Tees derby. . . . more . . .
Everton hit out after snub from Portuguese midfielder Fernandes (Aug 28, 2007)
Everton have blasted Portuguese midfielder Manuel Fernandes after he snubbed the Toffees in favour of joining Spaniards Valencia from Benfica. . . . more . . .
Argentina name top squad for Australia friendly (Aug 28, 2007)
Argentina's top European-based stars will travel Down Under next month for a friendly with the Socceroos, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Man Utd striker Solskjaer announces retirement (Aug 28, 2007)
Manchester United's Norwegian striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Tuesday announced his retirement from football. . . . more . . .
Liverpool's Benitez facing crisis ahead of Toulouse showdown (Aug 28, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits he could be forced to make an emergency signing after being hit with a defensive crisis ahead of his side's crunch Champions League qualifier with Toulouse. . . . more . . .
Valencia leave out Albelda for Swedish return (Aug 27, 2007)
Having signed Portuguese midfielder Manuel Fernandes from Benfica for 18 million euros (24.5 million dollars), Spanish outfit Valencia revealed skipper David Albelda would miss Wednesday's Champions League meeting away to Sweden's Elfsborg. . . . more . . .
Barca say must do better as Ronnie picks up passport (Aug 27, 2007)
Two of Barcelona's stars swore Monday - Ronaldinho on the Spanish constitution as he officially obtained dual nationality and Andres Iniesta that the club would do better after the dismal goalless draw at Santander on the weekend. . . . more . . .
Domenech gets one-match ban over match-fixing jibe (Aug 27, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech has been suspended for one match and fined 10,000 Swiss Francs (6,000 euros/8,000 dollars) by UEFA on Monday for bringing the game into disrepute. . . . more . . .
UEFA fines Slavia Prague for fans' flares (Aug 27, 2007)
Slavia Prague has been fined 10,000 Swiss francs (6,100 euros, 8,300 dollars) by European football chiefs after fans disrupted a Champions League qualifier, the Czech club announced on Monday. . . . more . . .
Bulykin looks to revive career at Leverkusen (Aug 27, 2007)
Former Russian international striker Dmitri Bulykin has signed for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen from Dynamo Moscow, the German club's sporting director Rudi Voller confirmed. . . . more . . .
Sevilla's Puerta remains in critical condition after heart attack (Aug 27, 2007)
Sevilla's defender Antonio Puerta remains in "critical" condition after collapsing with a heart attack during his side's 4-1 win over Getafe on the opening day of the Spanish season on Saturday, the hospital where he was admitted said Monday. . . . more . . .
Liverpool's Gerrard out of Euro clash (Aug 27, 2007)
Steven Gerrard will join Jamie Carragher on the sidelines Tuesday as Liverpool bid to reach the Champions League group stages. . . . more . . .
Toshack plumps for experience against Germany and Slovakia (Aug 27, 2007)
Wales boss John Toshack picked a squad loaded with experience for the latest round of European Championship qualifiers against Germany and Slovakia. . . . more . . .
Italy's Nesta refuses Euro 2008 call-up (Aug 27, 2007)
AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has refused to come out of international retirement to play in Italy's upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against France and Ukraine, the Italian Federation president Giancarlo Abete said Monday. . . . more . . .
Alves refused to travel to Athens, says Sevilla president (Aug 27, 2007)
Sevilla's want-away Brazilian full-back Daniel Alves refused to travel to Athens for Tuesday's Champions League third qualifying round clash against AEK, president Jose Maria del Nido said Monday. . . . more . . .
Ferguson sounds Premiership title warning after opening win (Aug 27, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson sounded a warning to Manchester United's title rivals after the reigning Premier League champions finally got their season up and running with victory over Tottenham on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Former Socceroo Lazaridis handed 12-month drugs ban (Aug 27, 2007)
Former Socceroo Stan Lazaridis has been banned from football for 12 months for failing a drugs test late last year, Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced on Monday. . . . more . . .
Barcelona's Fantastic Four flop in dismal start (Aug 26, 2007)
Barcelona's hopes of wrenching the Spanish title back from Real Madrid suffered an early jolt Sunday when they could only draw 0-0 at Racing Santander, a day after Real had opened with a derby win at home to Atletico. . . . more . . .
Lyon back to winning ways as Frau rescues PSG (Aug 26, 2007)
Lyon boosted their stuttering title defence with a far from convincing 1-0 derby win against Saint-Etienne on Sunday as a late Pierre-Alain Frau goal rescued a 1-1 draw for Paris Saint Germain against Lille. . . . more . . .
Inter suffer miserable start to title defence (Aug 26, 2007)
Inter Milan suffered a miserable start to their Italian title defence on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Udinese and finished the match with 10 men. . . . more . . .
Altintop strike spares Schalke's blushes (Aug 26, 2007)
Turkish international Halil Altintop struck four minutes from time to grab a point for Schalke 04 at ten-man VfL Wolfsburg as the Royal Blues drew 1-1 and kept their unbeaten Bundesliga record alive. . . . more . . .
United pile pressure on luckless Jol (Aug 26, 2007)
Manchester United's season is up and running after Nani's spectacular goal gave Sir Alex Ferguson's champions a 1-0 victory over Tottenham in a controversial game on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Carragher suffers broken rib (Aug 26, 2007)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher faces a spell on the sidelines after scans confirmed he broke a rib in his side's win at Sunderland. . . . more . . .
Arca denies Viduka a winning return to Middlesbrough (Aug 26, 2007)
Middlesbrough's Julio Arca stole the spotlight from Mark Viduka as he denied the Newcastle striker a winning return in Sunday's 2-2 draw at the Riverside Stadium. . . . more . . .
Spurs say sorry to manager Jol (Aug 26, 2007)
Tottenham chiefs have apologised to Martin Jol over the controversy surrounding his future as manager. . . . more . . .
Seville defender Puerta in serious condition after heart attack (Aug 26, 2007)
Seville's defender Antonio Puerta remained in serious condition in hospital on Sunday after suffering a heart attack during his side's 4-1 win over Getafe. . . . more . . .
Ferguson blames boardroom 'hangers-on' for managerial sackings (Aug 26, 2007)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed boardroom 'hangers-on' for the high number of managerial casualties in the English game. . . . more . . .
Mourinho the merrier as Chelsea lead Premiership pack (Aug 26, 2007)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he was pleased to be sitting on top of the English Premier League but insisted it meant nothing unless the Blues can keep ahead of their title rivals. . . . more . . .
Owen pledges future to Newcastle (Aug 26, 2007)
England striker Michael Owen said he has no intention of excercising a release clause in his contract with Newcastle, pledging his future to the English Premier League club. . . . more . . .
Strachan raves over Celtic dream team (Aug 26, 2007)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has labelled his side a "great team" after they destroyed Hearts 5-0 in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Wenger eyes title challenge (Aug 26, 2007)
Arsene Wenger insisted Arsenal have what it takes to mount a Premier League title challenge after they ended Manchester City's unbeaten start with a dramatic 1-0 victory. . . . more . . .
McClaren defends trans-Atlantic Beckham (Aug 26, 2007)
England boss Steve McClaren has defended his decision to call-up David Beckham for international duty despite the midfielder putting in a 10,000-mile round trip from America and having to play two matches in 24 hours. . . . more . . .
Walking wounded take shine off Benitez's day (Aug 26, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is counting the cost of a bruising 2-0 victory at Sunderland after central defensive duo Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia both limped out of the match with potentially serious injuries. . . . more . . .
Mourinho leaning on Lampard (Aug 26, 2007)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he could count on Frank Lampard to drive his side's push for the Premier League title as he hailed the man whose goal sent them to the top of the table. . . . more . . .
'New Beckham' rouses Real to derby triumph (Aug 25, 2007)
Real Madrid began the post-David Beckham era on Saturday with the man who has taken his number 23 shirt securing a 2-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu as la Liga resumed. . . . more . . .
Trezeguet hat-trick gives Juve winning return (Aug 25, 2007)
French international striker David Trezeguet fired a hat-trick as Juventus marked their return to Serie A with a 5-1 demolition of Livorno on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Nancy go top as Norman conquest lifts Marseille (Aug 25, 2007)
Nancy took top spot in the French league with a goalfest against Auxerre on Saturday as Marseille coach Albert Emon earned some respite when his side earned their first victory of the season at Caen. . . . more . . .
McFadden makes a point for Everton (Aug 25, 2007)
James McFadden showed Everton manager David Moyes that he is determined to fight for his place as his equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against Blackburn on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Syria thrash Cambodia 5-1 in Nehru Cup (Aug 25, 2007)
Favourites Syria crushed Cambodia 5-1 on Saturday to end the round-robin league with an all-win record in the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament. . . . more . . .
Five star Celtic keep tabs on Rangers (Aug 25, 2007)
Rampant Celtic crushed Hearts 5-0 in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday to stay on the tails of Old Firm rivals Rangers. . . . more . . .
Jerome at the double for Birmingham (Aug 25, 2007)
Birmingham climbed out of the relegation zone when coming away from a trip to their Midland neighbours and fellow strugglers Derby with a 2-1 win on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Fabulous Cesc shoots down Sven (Aug 25, 2007)
Cesc Fabregas ensured Sven Goran Eriksson's dream return to English football came to a shuddering halt as the Spaniard earned Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Lampard shoots Chelsea into pole position (Aug 25, 2007)
Chelsea moved to the top of the Premier League table as Frank Lampard's strike clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win over Portsmouth on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Want-away strikers put Bolton back in business (Aug 25, 2007)
Bolton hauled themselves off the foot of the English Premier League table with an emphatic 3-0 win over visitors Reading at the Reebok Stadium here on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Bowyer rescues West Ham (Aug 25, 2007)
Lee Bowyer came off the bench to save West Ham as his late goal earned a 1-1 draw against Wigan on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Maloney saves the day for Villa (Aug 25, 2007)
A last minute goal from Shaun Maloney handed Aston Villa their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Perfect 10 Bayern make it three from three (Aug 25, 2007)
Italian striker Luca Toni maintained his goal-a-game form as Bayern Munich made Bundesliga history to keep their 100 percent record alive with a 3-0 home victory over Hanover on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Geramany's Schweinsteiger wants Euro 2008 success (Aug 25, 2007)
Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger insists he wants to taste more success with Germany at Euro 2008 next summer after he helped the Germans finish third at last year's World Cup. . . . more . . .
Walking wounded take shine off Benitez's day (Aug 25, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is counting the cost of a bruising 2-0 victory at Sunderland after central defensive duo Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia both limped out of the match with potentially serious injuries. . . . more . . .
Real express interest in Alves: report (Aug 25, 2007)
Sevilla's star defender Daniel Alves, who blames his club for scuppering a projected move to Chelsea, could be on his way to Real Madrid, according to reports here Saturday. . . . more . . .
Arsenal's Wenger defends sidelined keeper Lehmann (Aug 25, 2007)
Arsene Wenger has launched an impassioned defence of Arsenal's under-fire goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, despite taking him out of the firing line for Saturday's clash with Manchester City. . . . more . . .
Liverpool's Gerrard to give it a rest against Sunderland (Aug 25, 2007)
Rafael Benitez hasn't ruled Steven Gerrard out of the Champions League clash with Toulouse despite the Liverpool captain missing Saturday's English Premier League trip to Sunderland. . . . more . . .
Mourinho makes case for the defence (Aug 25, 2007)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant he has no cause for concern over his side's defensive record heading into their English Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Beckham sidelined for Galaxy's next match (Aug 25, 2007)
The Los Angeles Galaxy said David Beckham will not take part in Sunday's Major League Soccer game against the Colorado Rapids. . . . more . . .
Smolarek signs for Santander (Aug 24, 2007)
Poland international striker Ebi Smolarek has signed for Spanish Primera Liga side Racing Santander from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. . . . more . . .
Monaco sign Brazilian Nene (Aug 24, 2007)
Brazilian midfielder Nene has signed for Monaco from Spanish second division outfit Celta Vigo, the principality club said Friday. . . . more . . .
Afghanistan women's football team lose in Pakistan final (Aug 24, 2007)
Afghanistan's women football team went down 1-0 in a hard-fought final in Pakistan's national championship but captain Sahmila Kohistani said her side still made history. . . . more . . .
Globetrotting Beckham can't lift Galaxy (Aug 24, 2007)
David Beckham lived up to his jet-setting reputation, literally, but his trans-Atlantic trek ultimately proved futile in footballing terms. . . . more . . .
Adidas wins battle to remain Germany's shirt supplier (Aug 24, 2007)
German sportswear giant Adidas has seen off a challenge from US sportswear giant Nike and will continue to supply the German national football team, the German football federation (DFB) said Friday. . . . more . . .
Wiltord attacks "ridiculous" Aulas (Aug 24, 2007)
Sylvain Wiltord has launched a bitter attack on his former Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas following the two month saga over his transfer to Rennes. . . . more . . .
Everton fans back stadium move (Aug 24, 2007)
Everton's plans to move from Goodison Park to a new ground outside Liverpool received strong support from their fans on Friday. . . . more . . .
Football: Wiltord attacks "ridiculous" Aulas (Aug 24, 2007)
Sylvain Wiltord has launched a bitter attack on his former Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas following the two month saga over his transfer to Rennes. . . . more . . .
Travelling man Cole agrees one-year Sunderland deal (Aug 24, 2007)
Veteran striker Andy Cole signed a one-year deal with Sunderland on Friday, making the promoted north-east team his eighth professional club. . . . more . . .
United to investigate Liverpool over Heinze pursuit (Aug 24, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson has increased the hostility between Manchester and Liverpool by revealing that the Premiership champions are to investigate the role played by their Merseyside rivals during the acrimonious transfer tug-of-war involving Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze. . . . more . . .
As Jol prepares to have his say, Tottenham backtrack over Capello (Aug 24, 2007)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol will have his first opportunity later Friday to air his views on a traumatic week at White Hart Lane. . . . more . . .
England soccer striker Owen gives McClaren goal promise (Aug 24, 2007)
England striker Michael Owen insists he will be back to his best in time to score the goals that will help save Steve McClaren's job. . . . more . . .
Syria beat India to enter Nehru Cup final (Aug 23, 2007)
Syria entered the final of the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament with a hard-fought 3-2 win over hosts India at the Ambedkar stadium here on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Lyon sign Cleber Anderson in four-million euro deal (Aug 23, 2007)
Brazilian central defender Cleber Anderson Beraldo on Thursday signed for French champions Lyon from Portuguese side Benfica for four million euros. . . . more . . .
Fulham sign American keeper Keller (Aug 23, 2007)
Fulham announced Thursday they have signed American international goalkeeper Kasey Keller. . . . more . . .
Ronaldinho to get Spanish passport (Aug 23, 2007)
Brazilian ace Ronaldinho is set to be handed a Spanish passport, allowing his club Barcelona to recruit another non-European player, the Spanish club announced Thursday. . . . more . . .
Wenger close to new Arsenal deal (Aug 23, 2007)
Arsene Wenger is expected to sign a new deal at Arsenal in the coming weeks, the club's chairman said. . . . more . . .
Schuster warns Real transition will take time (Aug 23, 2007)
Real Madrid's new coach Bernd Schuster has warned fans that his new era might not bear immediate fruit and called for patience as he seeks to revitalise the nine-times European champions. . . . more . . .
Boom time for Bayern after summer spending spree (Aug 23, 2007)
The arrival of World Cup stars Franck Ribery, Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni has started to pay off for Bayern Munich as the club revealed on Thursday they are enjoying a sales boom. . . . more . . .
Gerrard out of Sunderland clash (Aug 23, 2007)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will miss Saturday's match away to Sunderland due to a hairline fracture in a toe bone, a report said. . . . more . . .
Wales a higher priority than England for Germany coach (Aug 23, 2007)
Germany coach Joachim Loew is delighted his patched-up side beat England at Wembley in impressive style but he insists next month's Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales is far more important. . . . more . . .
Italy's Materazzi goes under the knife (Aug 23, 2007)
Controversial Italian defender Marco Materazzi has undergone an operation to remove a build up of blood in his thigh, which he injured during Wednesday's embarrassing 3-1 friendly defeat to Hungary. . . . more . . .
Mourinho makes case for the defence (Aug 23, 2007)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is adamant he has no cause for concern over his side's defensive record heading into their English Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Calamity England keeper Robinson faces up to threat from James (Aug 23, 2007)
Paul Robinson fears for his England place after his blunder gifted Germany an equaliser in Wednesday's friendly at Wembley. . . . more . . .
Heinze and Robben bask in Real welcome (Aug 23, 2007)
Real Madrid on Thursday unveiled new signings Arjen Robben and Gabriel Heinze at the Bernabeu stadium after they passed medicals with both men saying they were delighted at the opportunity to swop the English Premiership for La Liga. . . . more . . .
Materazzi injured in lame Italy showing (Aug 23, 2007)
World Cup winners Italy, humbled 3-1 by Hungary in a friendly on Wednesday, will face France in next month's Euro 2008 qualifier missing defender Marco Materazzi. . . . more . . .
McClaren to reflect on red-faced Robinson after football friendly (Aug 23, 2007)
England manager Steve McClaren said he would take his time to reflect on goalkeeper Paul Robinson's error before deciding whether to drop him. . . . more . . .
Beckham unfazed by time zone tripping (Aug 23, 2007)
David Beckham insisted the time zone shifts, long flights and crammed schedule involved in playing for both England and Los Angeles Galaxy was not affecting him at all so far. . . . more . . .
Real and Chelsea agree Robben switch (Aug 22, 2007)
Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is poised to move to Real Madrid after both clubs announced they had reached agreement on the Dutch international's transfer. . . . more . . .
Henry edges to within one of Platini's record (Aug 22, 2007)
Thierry Henry marked his return to the international scene after a six month hiatus with the decisive goal in France's 1-0 friendly win over Slovakia here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Portugal held but N. Ireland give Worthington a winning start (Aug 22, 2007)
Portugal slipped up in their bid to close the gap on Euro 2008 qualifier Group A leaders Poland when Luiz Felipe Scolari's 2004 finalists were held to a 1-1 draw in Armenia on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Germany exact revenge on England (Aug 22, 2007)
Germany got revenge on England and piled the pressure on their manager Steve McClaren with a 2-1 friendly win at Wembley here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Scotland sink South Africa in friendly win (Aug 22, 2007)
Kris Boyd handed Scotland a morale boosting 1-0 victory over South Africa in an international friendly in Aberdeen on Wednesday evening. . . . more . . .
Monaco agree deal to sign Nene (Aug 22, 2007)
Monaco have agreed a deal with Celta Vigo for the signing of Brazilian midfielder Nene, the Spanish club said Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Eastwood strike seals win on Wales debut (Aug 22, 2007)
Striker Freddy Eastwood hit a superb goal on his Wales debut to seal a 1-0 win for his adopted country in their friendly against Bulgaria here on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Benfica struck by defensive crisis (Aug 22, 2007)
New Benfica coach Jose Antonio Camacho has walked into a central defensive crisis after Brazilian David Luiz fractured his foot. . . . more . . .
Benitez roasts English Premier League (Aug 22, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez launched an astonishing attack on the English Premier League on Wednesday, laying into the organisation in a wide-ranging blast. . . . more . . .
Espanyol deny signing Slovenian striker Ljubijankic (Aug 22, 2007)
Spanish side Espanyol denied Wednesday having reached an agreement to sign Slovenia international striker Zlatan Ljubijankic from Domzale as claimed earlier by the Slovenian first division club. . . . more . . .
Bosnian, Croatian fans clash ahead of football friendly (Aug 22, 2007)
Four people were injured and two were arrested as Bosnian and Croatian fans clashed in Sarajevo ahead of a friendly football match Wednesday between the two Balkan nations, police and national radio reported. . . . more . . .
Sun to continue shining at Man City (Aug 22, 2007)
China defender Sun Jihai has been reassured by Manchester City's new manager Sven-Goran Eriksson he is not surplus to requirements, the English Premier League leaders said Monday. . . . more . . .
Everton agree record Yakubu fee (Aug 22, 2007)
Everton agreed a club record transfer fee of 11.25 million pounds (22.4 million dollars, 16.55 million euros) with Middlesbrough on Wednesday for Aiyegbeni Yakubu. . . . more . . .
Thuram set for Barcelona Spanish league opener (Aug 22, 2007)
Barcelona's French defender Lilian Thuram, who will miss France's friendly later on Wednesday against Slovakia due to an ankle injury, says he will be fit for the club's Spanish league opening match over the weekend. . . . more . . .
Football: Thuram set for Barcelona Spanish league opener (Aug 22, 2007)
Barcelona's French defender Lilian Thuram, who will miss France's friendly later on Wednesday against Slovakia due to an ankle injury, says he will be fit for the club's Spanish league opening match over the weekend. . . . more . . .
Wiltord re-signs with Rennes (Aug 22, 2007)
Striker Sylvain Wiltord has left Lyon for French first division rivals Rennes on a two-year deal, the Brittany club announced Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Japan beat Vietnam 1-0 in Olympic qualifier (Aug 22, 2007)
Japan overwhelmed Vietnam, but managed to score only one goal for a 1-0 win in a frustrating match on Wednesday in the Asian final qualifying round for the Beijing Olympics next year. . . . more . . .
Sevilla coach says he received 'dizzying' offer from Spurs (Aug 22, 2007)
Sevilla coach Juande Ramos said Wednesday he had received a "dizzying" offer from English Premier League side Tottenham but stressed he had no plans to leave the Spanish double UEFA Cup winners. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid sign Heinze from Man United (Aug 22, 2007)
Real Madrid on Wednesday announced the signing of Manchester United's Argentina centre-back Gabriel Heinze on a four-year deal. . . . more . . .
Essien is from another planet says Le Roy (Aug 22, 2007)
Ghana coach Claude Le Roy believes his side can live up to their billing as favourites to win the African Nations Cup as long as Michael Essien stays fit. . . . more . . .
Diouf steals the limelight (Aug 21, 2007)
Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf impressed a host of Premiership managers and scouts as his predatory strike earned Senegal a 1-1 draw against Ghana in Tuesday's friendly international in London. . . . more . . .
Emerson agress AC Milan move (Aug 21, 2007)
Real Madrid's Brazilian international midfielder Emerson on Tuesday signed for Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Wenger stunned by Walcott omission (Aug 21, 2007)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said Tuesday he was stunned his striker Theo Walcott has been overlooked for England despite their depleted attack. . . . more . . .
Scoring helping Torres to feel at home (Aug 21, 2007)
Spain striker Fernando Torres said Tuesday scoring for Liverpool is helping him adapt to life with the English Premier League title-chasers. . . . more . . .
South Africa's Mokoena relishing Scotland battle (Aug 21, 2007)
South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena said Tuesday he loves a British-style physical contest on the pitch and reckons his experience in England will serve him well against Scotland. . . . more . . .
Syria thrash Kyrgyzstan 4-1 in Nehru Cup (Aug 21, 2007)
Title contenders Syria brushed aside Kyrgyzstan 4-1 to record their second successive win in the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament here on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Germany will set the tone for McClaren's defining period (Aug 21, 2007)
Steve McClaren has told his England players they must use Wednesday's friendly against Germany to set the tone for the Euro 2008 qualifiers that will define his future. . . . more . . .
Lay off Lampard says team-mate Terry (Aug 21, 2007)
John Terry insists Frank Lampard's decision to play through the pain barrier proves England fans should give the midfielder a break. . . . more . . .
Holland's Van der Vaart admits defeat in Valencia saga (Aug 21, 2007)
Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart admitted defeat on Tuesday in his bid to play Champions League football and switch from Bundesliga side Hamburg to Spain's Valencia. . . . more . . .
Nigeria team hit by withdrawals ahead of Macedonia game (Aug 21, 2007)
Nigeria are likely to line up a depleted team Wednesday against Macedonia in a friendly international after they were hit by a wave of withdrawals prior to the game in Skopje. . . . more . . .
Jol looking no safer after Spurs talks (Aug 21, 2007)
Spurs hauled manager Martin Jol in for talks Tuesday about the club's future -- and afterwards declined to back him or say they were not chasing a new boss, amid widespread reports he faces the axe. . . . more . . .
Bayern face striker crisis after Klose injury (Aug 21, 2007)
Bayern face an attacking crisis after Miroslav Klose was ruled out of the Bundesliga clash with Hanover on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Man Utd happy as Heinze loses arbitration decision (Aug 21, 2007)
Manchester United expressed their satisfaction following an arbitration hearing on Tuesday which rejected Gabriel Heinze's attempt to force the club to let him join their title rivals Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Schuster wants Real Madrid to sign another striker (Aug 21, 2007)
Real Madrid's new coach Bernd Schuster has demanded that the club splashes out on another striker to back up prolific Dutch goalscorer Ruud van Nistelrooy, Spanish media reported Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Ambitious Benfica re-hire coach Camacho (Aug 21, 2007)
Benfica have appointed Spaniard Jose Antonio Camacho as their coach for a second time in a bid to relaunch their search for success, the Portuguese giants said Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Cech wins top Czech footballing honour for third year (Aug 20, 2007)
Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech was named Czech footballer of the year here on Monday for the third successive year. . . . more . . .
Crocked Casillas out of Greece friendly (Aug 20, 2007)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been forced to pull out of Spain's friendly match against Greece on Wednesday due to a training ground knee injury, the Spanish federation (RFEF) said Monday. . . . more . . .
India beat Bangladesh 1-0 in Nehru Cup (Aug 20, 2007)
India defeated Bangladesh 1-0 in a scrappy encounter to record their second successive win in the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament here on Monday. . . . more . . .
UEFA probes Bosnian, Israeli teams after Cup trouble (Aug 20, 2007)
European football's governing body, UEFA, on Monday opened disciplinary proceedings against Bosnia-Herzegovina club Siroki Brijeg and Israeli opponents Hapoel Tel-Aviv for offences committed at last week's UEFA Cup match. . . . more . . .
Ligament blow for City striker Bojinov (Aug 20, 2007)
Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov has been ruled out for most of the season after damaging the lateral and anterior cruciate ligaments of his left knee in Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Injury sidelines Espanyol striker Tamudo for three weeks (Aug 20, 2007)
Espanyol captain and striker Raul Tamudo will be sidelined for three weeks because of a muscle tear in his left leg, the Spanish Primera Liga club said Monday. . . . more . . .
Gerrard, Hargreaves set to miss friendly (Aug 20, 2007)
England pair Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves are set to miss Wednesday's friendly against Germany due to concerns over existing injuries. . . . more . . .
Gerrard, Hargreaves set to miss football friendly (Aug 20, 2007)
England pair Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves are set to miss Wednesday's friendly against Germany due to concerns over existing injuries. . . . more . . .
Makelele to stay extra year at Chelsea (Aug 20, 2007)
France international Claude Makelele has signed a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract, which will take him through until 2009. . . . more . . .
Germany coach backs error-prone Lehmann (Aug 20, 2007)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was given a resounding vote of confidence by Germany coach Joachim Loew on Monday after his blunder cost his club victory at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Styles apologises over red card blunder (Aug 20, 2007)
Rob Styles has apologised to Liverpool after admitting Monday that he made a mistake in awarding a penalty to Chelsea during their 1-1 draw at Anfield at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Derby County sign Eddie Lewis (Aug 20, 2007)
Derby County signed American international winger Eddie Lewis from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on Monday. . . . more . . .
Raul vows better days after Super Cup defeat (Aug 20, 2007)
Real Madrid captain Raul says his side can improve after they suffered a disappointing 5-3 loss at home to Sevilla in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday. . . . more . . .
City not getting carried away, says Eriksson (Aug 20, 2007)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has tempered enthusiasm over Manchester City's unbeaten start to the season saying that his new team have "a long way to go" before they can be seriously seen as title contenders. . . . more . . .
Ghana soccer coach Le Roy looks to the future (Aug 20, 2007)
Ghana coach Claude Le Roy will use his side's friendly against Senegal to take a closer look at the talented youngsters he expects to form the Black Stars' next generation. . . . more . . .
Referee just not Benitez' style (Aug 20, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez could not conceal his fury at referee Rob Styles and his bitter rivals Chelsea after a controversial second half penalty decision earned the visitors a 1-1 draw in a keenly-fought Premiership encounter at Anfield on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Cahill targets late September return (Aug 20, 2007)
Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill could be back to full training by the end of September, the Premier League club said on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Strachan faces ban after Dons row (Aug 20, 2007)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan could face a lenghty touchline ban after being banished from the dugout in the dying moments of the Scottish champions' 3-1 win at Aberdeen on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Kanoute fires hat-trick as Sevilla crush Real (Aug 19, 2007)
Frederic Kanoute hammered a hat-trick as Sevilla beat league champions Real Madrid 5-3 to clinch the Spanish Super Cup on a 6-3 aggregate Sunday. . . . more . . .
Struggling Marseille squander two-goal lead (Aug 19, 2007)
Marseille surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Nancy on Sunday as France's leading clubs continued their early season struggles. . . . more . . .
De Rossi penalty gives Roma Super Cup (Aug 19, 2007)
Daniele de Rossi's second half penalty gave Roma a 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Sunday in the Italian Super Cup bringing revenge for the defeat they suffered against the same opponents last season. . . . more . . .
Cahill targets late September return (Aug 19, 2007)
Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill could be back to full training by the end of September, the Premier League club said on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Rebel skipper van der Vaart seals Hamburg win (Aug 19, 2007)
Hamburg's disgruntled captain Rafael van der Vaart scored a second-half penalty to seal a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday but his efforts were overshadowed by a deepening controversy over his desire to leave the Bundesliga club. . . . more . . .
Torres joy shattered by controversial Chelsea penalty leveller (Aug 19, 2007)
Fernando Torres marked his first appearance at Anfield with an impressive debut goal for Liverpool but it was not enough to earn his club all three points as referee Rob Styles handed Chelsea a controversial second-half penalty in Sunday's 1-1 draw. . . . more . . .
Miller's double seals comeback win for Celtic (Aug 19, 2007)
A double from substitute Kenny Miller fired Celtic to a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Aberdeen in their Scottish Premier League clash on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Another Lehmann gaffe gifts Rovers a point (Aug 19, 2007)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann continued his nightmare start to the season with a second-half error to gift Blackburn's David Dunn an equaliser in a stormy 1-1 draw on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Sven deepens problems for Fergie as he is undone by Geovanni (Aug 19, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson's early season problems deepened after Geovanni's first half goal settled the Manchester derby in favour of Sven Goran Eriksson and left Ferguson's United without a win in their opening three league games. . . . more . . .
Celtic buoyant about new Nakamura deal (Aug 19, 2007)
Celtic chiefs are confident that Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamaura will follow in the footsteps of former striker Henrik Larsson by extending his current deal with the Scottish champions. . . . more . . .
Beckham starts but Galaxy fall to Red Bulls (Aug 19, 2007)
In his first Major League Soccer start, David Beckham was instrumental in three Galaxy goals but couldn't prevent Los Angeles from falling 5-4 to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Jol predicts better times ahead (Aug 19, 2007)
Martin Jol challenged his Tottenham team to take the Premier League by storm after they eased the pressure on their manager with a thumping victory over Derby. . . . more . . .
Bayern are the team to beat, says Kahn (Aug 19, 2007)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn inisted on Sunday his side's record 4-0 win over Werder Bremen sent out a clear message to the Bundesliga - the German giants are the team to beat. . . . more . . .
Owen could take weeks to hit top form, Allardyce warns (Aug 19, 2007)
Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce has warned it could be weeks before England striker Michael Owen is back to his best. . . . more . . .
Coppell condemns Cameroon's Japan jaunt (Aug 19, 2007)
Reading boss Steve Coppell is fuming that his defender Andre Bikey is having to travel halfway round the world for Cameroon's friendly away to Japan. . . . more . . .
Frustrated McClaren attacks Premier League schedule (Aug 18, 2007)
England boss Steve McClaren hit out Premier League schedulers ahead of Wednesday's high-profile friendly with old rivals Germany at Wembley. . . . more . . .
Newcastle draw blank despite Owen return (Aug 18, 2007)
Michael Owen's long-awaited return was not enough to give Newcastle United the edge as a well-organised, energetic Aston Villa gained a deserved 0-0 draw at St James's Park on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Barcelona's Sylvinho sees no harm in internationals (Aug 18, 2007)
Next week's international matches will not affect Barcelona's preparations for the new season, the Spanish club's Brazilian defender Sylvinho said Saturday. . . . more . . .
Lorient on top while PSG season faces crisis (Aug 18, 2007)
Unheralded Lorient moved into a share of top spot in the French first division on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat of champions Lyon while Paris Saint Germain faced up to an early-season crisis. . . . more . . .
Noble spot-on for Hammers (Aug 18, 2007)
Mark Noble kept his cool to get West Ham's season up and running with a 1-0 win against Birmingham on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Martin jolly as Malbranque double helps Spurs thump Derby (Aug 18, 2007)
Steed Malbranque's double strike helped ease the pressure on Martin Jol as Tottenham ran out 4-0 winners against Derby on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Mido on target in debut win with Middlesbrough (Aug 18, 2007)
Mido marked his Middlesbrough debut with the goal that sparked his side's 2-1 win against Fulham on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Royals lord it over Everton (Aug 18, 2007)
Stephen Hunt scored the only goal of the game at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday as Reading beat early league leaders Everton for the first time. . . . more . . .
Rangers win nine-goal thriller against Falkirk (Aug 18, 2007)
Rampant Rangers thrashed Falkirk 7-2 at Ibrox on Saturday to make it three wins out of three in the Scottish Premier League and consolidate their position at the top of the table. . . . more . . .
Injured Campbell out of England clash with Germany (Aug 18, 2007)
Sol Campbell was on Saturday ruled out of the England squad to face Germany in Wednesday's friendly because of a groin injury, Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp confirmed. . . . more . . .
Syria open with 2-0 win over Bangladesh (Aug 18, 2007)
Favourites Syria defeated Bangladesh 2-0 to make a confident start in the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament at the Ambedkar stadium here on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Black Cats pay the penalty (Aug 18, 2007)
Roy Keane suffered his first defeat in three Premiership matches here on Saturday as Wigan beat his Sunderland side 3-0. . . . more . . .
Utaka torments woeful Bolton (Aug 18, 2007)
John Utaka repaid another slice of his club record transfer fee as he inspired Portsmouth's 3-1 win over Bolton on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Senegal name squad for Ghana friendly (Aug 18, 2007)
Senegal coach Henri Kasperczak on Saturday named a 20-man squad for the friendly against Ghana to be played in London this Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Hitzfeld's delight as Ribery-inspired Bayern blitz Bremen (Aug 18, 2007)
Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfeld was full of praise for France international Franck Ribery after the midfielder put in a five-star performance in Saturday's 4-0 humbling of Werder Bremen at the Weser Stadium. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid coach upbeat on Super Cup chances (Aug 18, 2007)
Real Madrid's new coach Bernd Schuster believes his side can still win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday despite a 1-0 away defeat to Sevilla in the first leg. . . . more . . .
Materazzi comes clean over Zidane incident (Aug 18, 2007)
Italy's World Cup winning defender Marco Materazzi revealed Saturday that he had told French icon Zinedine Zidane during last year's final that he preferred his "whore of a sister" to his shirt. . . . more . . .
Emerson wants to ditch Real and return to Serie A (Aug 18, 2007)
Brazilian midfielder Emerson has launched his bid to leave Real Madrid, and seal a move to AC Milan, with a scathing appraisal of the reigning Spanish champions. . . . more . . .
Toulouse match took its toll, admits Benitez (Aug 18, 2007)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has admitted that their midweek ordeal against Champions League opponents Toulouse has left him with a selection dilemma for Sunday's clash with Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Fans won't sway me over Heinze, says Ferguson (Aug 18, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that the growing animosity from Manchester United's supporters towards Gabriel Heinze will not sway his decision over whether to select the transfer-seeking Argentinian defender. . . . more . . .
Beckham ready for double duty (Aug 18, 2007)
Football star David Beckham insisted again on Friday that the long travel required for his international duty won't negatively affect his performance either for England or the Los Angeles Galaxy. . . . more . . .
Yeung hopes for quick Blues deal (Aug 17, 2007)
Hong Kong tycoon Carson Yeung expects to take full control of English Premiership side Birmingham City within a couple of months. . . . more . . .
Eto'o rejects 'Fantastic Four' label (Aug 17, 2007)
Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o on Friday rejected the "Fantatic Four" label given by the media to him and the Spanish club's three other star strikers. . . . more . . .
Changes work wonders for Algerian champions (Aug 17, 2007)
A change of coach and venue worked wonders for JS Kabylie of Algeria Friday as they kept alive hopes of an African Champions League semi-finals slot with a 3-1 win over Al-Ittihad of Libya. . . . more . . .
Everton suspend van der Meyde for missing training (Aug 17, 2007)
Everton have suspended Dutch international Andy van der Meyde for a week and fined him for missing a training session. . . . more . . .
McClaren to keep options open for Germany friendly (Aug 17, 2007)
England manager Steve McClaren is expected to name a big squad for next Wednesday's friendly at Wembley against Germany to offset any late withdrawals. . . . more . . .
Manchester showdown as Liverpool, Chelsea collide (Aug 17, 2007)
Liverpool tackle Chelsea as a resurgent City play stuttering champions United in the Manchester derby on a crunch weekend of fixtures in the English Premier League. . . . more . . .
Klose ready for Bremen onslaught (Aug 17, 2007)
Bayern Munich striker Miroslav Klose is bracing himself to run a gauntlet of abuse from fans when he returns to former club Werder Bremen for the first time on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid defeat Cadiz 3-1 (Aug 16, 2007)
Real Madrid ended their three-game pre-season losing streak with a 3-1 win over Cadiz in a Carranza Cup semi-final on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Beckham eyes transatlantic marathon (Aug 16, 2007)
David Beckham wants to play two matches on two continents in two days next week as he begins juggling England duty with his Major League Soccer LA Galaxy commitment. . . . more . . .
Man City take three Thailand players on trial (Aug 16, 2007)
Manchester City, owned by former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took three Thai internationals on a two-week trial Thursday. . . . more . . .
UEFA looking into Lazio-Dinamo fan trouble, racist chants (Aug 16, 2007)
European football's governing body, UEFA, is looking into incidents during the Champions League third qualifying round first leg game between Lazio and Dinamo Bucharest. . . . more . . .
Mido seals move to Middlesbrough (Aug 16, 2007)
Egyptian international Mido completed his transfer from Tottenham to Middlesbrough on Thursday, signing a four-year contract at the Riverside. . . . more . . .
S.Africa on guard against 2010 World Cup electricity outages (Aug 16, 2007)
The South African government said Thursday it was on guard against major electricity outages normally experienced during its winter months when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in 2010. . . . more . . .
Domenech relishing chance to back up match-fixing claims (Aug 16, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech insisted Thursday that he was relishing the chance to back up his recent allegations of match-fixing in Italy before European football's governing body UEFA. . . . more . . .
Germany miss stars for England clash (Aug 16, 2007)
Chelsea midfielder and Germany captain Michael Ballack was amongst the top names missing on Thursday when German coach Joachim Loew named his squad to face England next week. . . . more . . .
Gerrard fractures toe but will face Chelsea (Aug 16, 2007)
Steven Gerrard has suffered a hairline fracture in a toe bone but will play in Sunday's crunch match against Chelsea, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said. . . . more . . .
Dyer joins Hammers (Aug 16, 2007)
West Ham United finally signed England midfielder Kieron Dyer from Newcastle United on a four year contract Thursday. . . . more . . .
Germany miss stars for England football clash (Aug 16, 2007)
Chelsea midfielder and Germany captain Michael Ballack was amongst the top names missing on Thursday when German coach Joachim Loew named his squad to face England next week. . . . more . . .
Henry and Vieira set for France return (Aug 16, 2007)
Striker Thierry Henry and midfielder Patrick Vieira will return to France duty for an international football friendly against Slovakia on August 22, coach Raymond Domenech confirmed Thursday. . . . more . . .
Sheffield Utd take legal action against West Ham (Aug 16, 2007)
Sheffield United announced on Thursday they plan to sue West Ham for the cost of their relegation from England's Premier League. . . . more . . .
Mend it like Beckham: England hero scores in Galaxy football win (Aug 16, 2007)
David Beckham scored his first goal for the Los Angeles Galaxy and set-up teammate Landon Donovan for the clincher in a 2-0 Superliga semi-final victory over D.C. . . . more . . .
Fergie in a fix as Chelsea steal a march (Aug 16, 2007)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted Cristiano Ronaldo's red card was the last thing he needed as Chelsea opened a four-point lead over their title rivals. . . . more . . .
Chelsea come back as United stumble again (Aug 15, 2007)
Chelsea came back from a goal down to beat Reading as their title rivals Manchester United were held to another draw in the second round of English Premier League matches on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
MLS won't ruin Beckham - England boss (Aug 15, 2007)
England manager Steve McClaren insisted on Wednesday that David Beckham's international career would not be harmed by playing club football in the United States. . . . more . . .
Drogba caps Chelsea fightback (Aug 15, 2007)
Didier Drogba scored the winner on his return from injury as Chelsea fought back to win 2-1 at 10-man Reading on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo sent off as United stumble again (Aug 15, 2007)
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for violent conduct as Manchester United stumbled again with a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Hleb's golden run continues against Sparta (Aug 15, 2007)
Belarus international Alexander Hleb scored for the second successive game as 2006 Champions League finalists Arsenal recorded a 2-0 win over Czech outfit Sparta Prague in their third qualifying round first leg clash here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Johnson keeps Eriksson's City bandwagon rolling (Aug 15, 2007)
Michael Johnson gave Sven Goran Eriksson cause for a double celebration as the Manchester City midfielder clinched a 1-0 win over Derby on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Danish delight as Jansen strikes for Bremen (Aug 15, 2007)
Danish super sub Daniel Jansen struck for Werder Bremen five minutes from time to seal the German side's 2-1 win over Croatian outfit Dinamo Zagreb in Wednesday night's Champions League third-round qualifier. . . . more . . .
Marseille still winless as Savidan strikes for Valenciennes (Aug 15, 2007)
Valenciennes striker Steve Savidan scored a brace and spectacular late winner to stun historic rivals Marseille 2-1 in another long-awaited French league encounter on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Celtic claim valuable draw at Spartak Moscow (Aug 15, 2007)
Scottish champions Celtic overcame their fears of a synthetic pitch to hold Spartak Moscow to a valuable 1-1 draw in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions' League here Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Barcelona star Messi strikes to break Bayern (Aug 15, 2007)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi spoiled Bayern Munich's party for retired star Mehmet Scholl with a late strike to seal Barcelona's 1-0 win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Double injury blow stuns Spurs (Aug 15, 2007)
Tottenham manager Martin Jol has been rocked by a double injury blow to Dimitar Berbatov and Younes Kaboul. . . . more . . .
Voronin on fire as Reds win at Toulouse (Aug 15, 2007)
A super-strike from Liverpool's Ukrainian midfielder Andriy Voronin secured a crucial 1-0 win over Champions League debutants Toulouse in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Pachuca wins shootout at Houston, makes Superliga final (Aug 15, 2007)
Rafael Marquez Lugo scored the deciding shootout goal Tuesday to give Mexican champion Pachuca a 3-2 victory over Major League Soccer champion Houston Dynamo in a Superliga tournament semi-final. . . . more . . .
No point looking back for Man Utd's Vidic (Aug 15, 2007)
Nemanja Vidic insisted Manchester United cannot afford to dwell on dropped points as they battle to retain their English Premier League title. . . . more . . .
Hitzlsperger extends Stuttgart contract (Aug 15, 2007)
German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has signed a three-year extension to his contract with Bundesliga champions VfB Stuttgart, the club announced on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
McClaren fails to lure Carragher back to England duty (Aug 15, 2007)
England boss Steve McClaren confirmed Wednesday that he has failed to convince Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher to return to international football. . . . more . . .
Alves agent confident of Chelsea deal (Aug 15, 2007)
Daniel Alves's agent said Wednesday he was "80 to 90 percent confident" that Sevilla will strike a deal to sell the Brazil right-back to Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Sunderland boss Keane blasts WAGs culture (Aug 15, 2007)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane has blasted "weak" Premier League players who are allowing their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) to dictate their careers. . . . more . . .
Redknapp fears Man Utd won't get caught napping (Aug 15, 2007)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp fears the timing of Manchester United's trip to Fratton Park on Wednesday diminishes his side's hopes of a second successive home win over the champions. . . . more . . .
Chelsea's Sidwell not going to go wild on return to Reading (Aug 15, 2007)
Chelsea's new signing Steve Sidwell makes an early return to his old club Reading with the manager he left behind, Steve Coppell not convinced he will be missed. . . . more . . .
Arsenal, Liverpool face tricky away ties in Europe (Aug 15, 2007)
English giants Arsenal and Liverpool face tricky away ties on Wednesday as they bid to join Europe's top 16 clubs in the group phase of the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Defence key to Champions League place - Rangers boss (Aug 15, 2007)
Rangers manager Walter Smith admits his team are not great to watch but believes their watertight defence can be the key to unlocking a place in the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Adios Mexico, hello Brazil for US squad in friendly football switch (Aug 15, 2007)
Brazil's top-ranked football squad will play the United States here on September 9 in a clash of champions from North and South America after a US squad friendly at Mexico the same day was scrubbed. . . . more . . .
Beckham looks to play half a game in Superliga semi-final (Aug 14, 2007)
David Beckham expects to play at least half a game for the Los Angeles Galaxy against D.C. . . . more . . .
Cassano loaned out to Sampdoria by Real (Aug 14, 2007)
Real Madrid's troubled Italian international striker Antonio Cassano was sent on loan to Serie A outfit Sampdoria on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Tottenham stuffed by Toffees (Aug 14, 2007)
Everton beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at White Hart Lane on Tuesday as the hosts slumped to their second straight defeat of the English Premier League season. . . . more . . .
Nacho cheeses off Red Star (Aug 14, 2007)
Nacho Novo's last gasp winner handed Rangers what could be a vital 1-0 victory at home to Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg clash here on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Chelsea sign Alves for 36 millions euros: press (Aug 14, 2007)
Chelsea have agreed a 36 million euro deal to sign Brazilian full-back Daniel Alves from Sevilla, Spanish press reported Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Rosicky reveals emotion at Sparta Prague return (Aug 14, 2007)
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky said Wednesday's Champions League clash away to his formative club Sparta Prague will be an emotional homecoming. . . . more . . .
Cech no fear of Reading return (Aug 14, 2007)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech does not fear returning on Wednesday to Reading's Madejski Stadium for the first time since suffering a horrific head injury there, said Blues boss Jose Mourinho. . . . more . . .
Keane keen on Cole (Aug 14, 2007)
Sunderland manager Roy Keane said on Tuesday he was interested in resurrecting the career of his old Manchester United teammate Andy Cole. . . . more . . .
Benitez refuses to set Torres goal target (Aug 14, 2007)
Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez tried to dampen down the expectation surrounding striker Fernando Torres on Tuesday by refusing to set his 26-million-pound Spanish international a goal target. . . . more . . .
Portsmouth won't go Yak hunting (Aug 14, 2007)
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie vowed on Tuesday the club would not try and unsettle Aiyegbeni Yakubu by attempting to sign him from Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Gerrard keeps faith in Benitez tactics (Aug 14, 2007)
Steven Gerrard said on Tuesday he trusts Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez to make the right decisions about whereabouts in midfield he tells the Reds captain to play. . . . more . . .
No substitute for wise old managers, says Ferguson (Aug 14, 2007)
Alex Ferguson insists the experience veteran managers like himself and Harry Redknapp bring to clubs is irreplaceable. . . . more . . .
AFC Wimbledon rising from the ashes (Aug 14, 2007)
AFC Wimbledon, formed by fans heartbroken at Wimbledon FC's controversial relaunch in Milton Keynes, have hit a crossroads on their surge towards England's professional leagues. . . . more . . .
Rooney injury a blow for England Euro hopes: Eriksson (Aug 14, 2007)
Former England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that the loss of Wayne Rooney could prove to be an insurmountable blow for England's Euro 2008 qualifying hopes. . . . more . . .
Alves absence from Sevilla team fuels transfer speculation (Aug 14, 2007)
Sevilla fuelled speculation of the departure of right back Daniel Alves by leaving the Brazilian international out of their team named for Wednesday's Champions League tie at AEK Athens. . . . more . . .
Pander extends Schalke deal (Aug 14, 2007)
Germany defender Christian Pander, a target by Spanish giants Real Madrid this summer, has opted to extend his contract with Schalke 04 by three years. . . . more . . .
Mido set to join Middlesbrough (Aug 14, 2007)
Egyptian striker Mido on Tuesday appeared to be about to move again with Middlesbrough set to seal his transfer from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. . . . more . . .
Injury-free Owen set for Villa game (Aug 14, 2007)
Injury-plagued striker Michael Owen has targetted a return to Premier League action this weekend after coming through a tough training workout on Monday. . . . more . . .
Red Star Belgrade still strong says Rangers boss (Aug 14, 2007)
Rangers manager Walter Smith has warned his side not to underestimate the threat of Red Star Belgrade ahead of their Champions League qualifier at Ibrox on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Advocaat agrees to coach Socceroos (Aug 14, 2007)
Dutchman Dick Advocaat has agreed to become Australia's new football coach but the deal is being kept under wraps until the end of the Russian championship season in November, local media said Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Redknapp fears Man Utd won't get caught napping (Aug 14, 2007)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp fears the timing of Manchester United's trip to Fratton Park on Wednesday diminishes his side's hopes of a second successive home win over the champions. . . . more . . .
English pair face tricky away ties (Aug 14, 2007)
English giants Arsenal and Liverpool face tricky away ties on Wednesday as they bid to join Europe's top 16 clubs in the group phase of the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Those were the 'Good Old Days' my son say Leeds fans (Aug 14, 2007)
Back in the heady days of the 1970s, when Don Revie's legendary Leeds United were sweeping all before them on the English domestic front, the city's Varieties Theatre played host to one of the most popular TV shows of all time, The Good Old Days. . . . more . . .
Tevez unleashed as Manchester United seek first win (Aug 14, 2007)
Manchester United are looking to Carlos Tevez to kick-start their English Premier League title defence as Chelsea seek to keep their winning ways in Wednesday's second round of matches. . . . more . . .
McCarthy to have further tests - report (Aug 13, 2007)
Blackburn Rovers' South Africa striker Benni McCarthy was to have further tests Monday after collapsing on the pitch at the weekend, Sky Sports News television reported. . . . more . . .
Schalke open club shop...in Russia (Aug 13, 2007)
Russian fans of Bundesliga side Schalke 04 can now buy their club's scarves, hats and badges on the other side of Europe in St Petersburg, the German club announced on Monday. . . . more . . .
Pearson earns Scotland recall (Aug 13, 2007)
Former Celtic midfielder Stephen Pearson was rewarded Monday for helping Derby return to the English top flight with a call-up to the Scotland squad. . . . more . . .
Tevez to make Man Utd debut (Aug 13, 2007)
Carlos Tevez will make his Manchester United debut at Portsmouth on Wednesday in place of injury victim Wayne Rooney. . . . more . . .
Blackburn's McCarthy to have further tests after collapse: report (Aug 13, 2007)
Blackburn Rovers' South Africa striker Benni McCarthy was to have further tests Monday after collapsing on the pitch at the weekend, Sky Sports News television reported. . . . more . . .
Dutch duo set for Real Madrid unveiling (Aug 13, 2007)
Dutch midfielders Royston Drenthe and Wesley Sneijder will be unveiled by Spanish champions Real Madrid later Monday. . . . more . . .
Van der Vaart pleads with Hamburg for Valencia move (Aug 13, 2007)
Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart pleaded with his German club Hamburg on Monday to let him leave for a 'dream' move to Valencia. . . . more . . .
Lyon's Cris ruled out for six months (Aug 13, 2007)
Lyon captain Cris has been ruled out of action for six months after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the French champions confirmed. . . . more . . .
Man Utd's Rooney out for two months with broken foot (Aug 13, 2007)
Wayne Rooney will be out for two months with a hairline fracture in his left foot, Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson said Monday. . . . more . . .
Racist abuse under investigation at Spartak Moscow (Aug 13, 2007)
The Russian Football Union (RFU) is to investigate an incident at a league game in Samara, where visiting Spartak Moscow fans unfurled a banner containing racist abuse against one of their own players. . . . more . . .
Bolton hamstrung by Davies injury (Aug 13, 2007)
Bolton Wanderers striker Kevin Davies could be on the sidelines for up to six weeks after suffering a torn hamstring, boss Sammy Lee said Monday. . . . more . . .
Essien injury fears give Mourinho reasons to be fearful (Aug 13, 2007)
Just when Jose Mourinho thought his injury worries were starting to fade, Michael Essien has joined the ranks of Chelsea's walking wounded. . . . more . . .
Furious Sanchez slams Arsenal 'divers' (Aug 13, 2007)
Furious Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez accused Arsenal of diving after his side slipped to a controversial 2-1 English Premier League defeat on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Zidane wants Barthez against LA Galaxy (Aug 13, 2007)
French World Cup winner and former Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez may join Zinedine Zidane in the David Beckham extravaganza in Sydney in November, reports said Monday. . . . more . . .
Beckham to sit out Galaxy's match against Revolution (Aug 12, 2007)
David Beckham was on the sidelines again on Sunday as his ailing left ankle kept him out of the Los Angeles Galaxy squad for a Major League Soccer clash with the New England Revolution. . . . more . . .
PSG blunt Lens in dire draw (Aug 12, 2007)
Title pretenders Lens and Paris St Germain did little to inspire faith in their own fans with a dire 0-0 draw on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Essien injury hands Mourinho new blow (Aug 12, 2007)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien suffered a knee ligament injury in Sunday's 3-2 win over Birmingham and the Ghana midfielder is a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Reading. . . . more . . .
Bremen's Borowski set to miss England friendly (Aug 12, 2007)
Werder Bremen's Tim Borowski has become the latest Germany midfielder set to miss the friendly against England later this month after he picked up a knee injury, it was announced on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Ferguson sweating on Rooney scan (Aug 12, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he is 'hoping and praying' for good news on Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United forward was sent for a scan with a suspected foot injury sustained during the 0-0 draw against Reading on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Bundesliga newboys snatch wins as Bayern go top (Aug 12, 2007)
Bundesliga newboys Karlsruhe and Duisburg marked their arrival in Germany's top flight with convincing away wins on Sunday but Bayern Munich finished the opening weekend on top of the table. . . . more . . .
Injury-cursed Rooney breaks left foot (Aug 12, 2007)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has broken his left foot, his club said on Sunday, delivering a major blow to the Premiership champions and England's Euro 2008 hopes. . . . more . . .
Furious Sanchez slams Arsenal 'divers' (Aug 12, 2007)
Furious Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez accused Arsenal of diving after his side slipped to a controversial 2-1 English Premier League defeat on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Record-breaking Chelsea off to a winning start (Aug 12, 2007)
Michael Essien ensured Chelsea's bid to regain the Premiership title got off to a record-breaking start as he sealed a thrilling 3-2 win against Birmingham on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Hleb late show sees Arsenal off to winning start (Aug 12, 2007)
Alexander Hleb ensured Arsenal began life without Thierry Henry in style as his dramatic late goal sealed a 2-1 Premiership victory at home to London rivals Fulham on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Lehmann says Bayern don't deserve the hype (Aug 12, 2007)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann insisted on Sunday the hype around Bayern Munich's "dream team" will only be justified if the German giants win the Champions League in the next two years. . . . more . . .
Fergie has faith in Heinze (Aug 12, 2007)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he can still count on Gabriel Heinze even if the defender's bid to force a move to arch-rivals Liverpool fails. . . . more . . .
Smith backs Boyd to get Gers goals (Aug 12, 2007)
Misfiring Rangers striker Kris Boyd's goal drought continued against St Mirren on Saturday but manager Walter Smith is confident he will rediscover his shooting boots. . . . more . . .
Allardyce savours chance to prove his worth (Aug 12, 2007)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce made a winning return to Bolton then launched a fierce attack on Phil Gartside, his former chairman at the Reebok Stadium. . . . more . . .
Eriksson slams critics after perfect Premiership start (Aug 12, 2007)
Manchester City's new manager Sven-Goran Eriksson fired a broadside at his critics after he got his English Premiership career off to the perfect start. . . . more . . .
Premiership won't target champions, says Fergie (Aug 12, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions his Manchester United side face a greater challenge retaining the Premiership title than they did in wresting the trophy from Chelsea last season. . . . more . . .
Gerrard gets Liverpool's title charge up and running (Aug 11, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez savoured the sweet taste of an opening day Premiership success for the first time as Steven Gerrard's late strike clinched a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Champions Lyon sunk by late Elmander strike (Aug 11, 2007)
Johan Elmander gave Toulouse a welcome boost ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Liverpool in midweek with a last-minute winner against champions Lyon on Saturday. . . . more . . .
McCarthy released from hospital after collapse (Aug 11, 2007)
Blackburn Rovers' South Africa striker Benni McCarthy was released from hospital Saturday after collapsing on the pitch during his side's 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside. . . . more . . .
Cousin sinks Saints on Gers debut (Aug 11, 2007)
Daniel Cousin scored a dream debut goal to complete Rangers' 2-0 victory at home to St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Unsung heroes help Everton to winning start (Aug 11, 2007)
Leon Osman and Victor Anichebe stole the limelight as Everton's unsung heroes combined to clinch a 2-1 win over Wigan on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Bayern's Toni and Klose strike down Rostock (Aug 11, 2007)
Bayern Munich's 23 million-euro strikeforce Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose gave their employers an instant return as newly-promoted Hansa Rostock were beaten 3-0 at the Allianz Arena on Saturday. . . . more . . .
City newboys hand Eriksson flying start (Aug 11, 2007)
Sven-Goran Eriksson's Premiership career got off to the perfect start as his Manchester City team opened the season with a 2-0 win at West Ham on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Allardyce triumphs on return to Bolton (Aug 11, 2007)
Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce had a dream return to Bolton Wanderers as his new team eased to a 3-1 victory on Saturday against the club he left shortly before the end of last season. . . . more . . .
Sunderland's Chopra scores late goal to sink Spurs (Aug 11, 2007)
Michael Chopra handed Roy Keane a winning return to the Premiership as the Sunderland striker's last-gasp goal clinched a 1-0 win against Tottenham on Saturday. . . . more . . .
LuaLua close to Olympiakos switch (Aug 11, 2007)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has revealed DR Congo striker Lomana LuaLua is on the verge of joining Olympiakos. . . . more . . .
Henry scores as Barcelona win in Hong Kong (Aug 11, 2007)
Spanish giants Barcelona strolled to a comfortable 4-0 win Saturday against a local team in Hong Kong, including a goal by new signing Thierry Henry. . . . more . . .
Mourinho not prepared to break bank for Alves (Aug 11, 2007)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists he's not prepared to break the bank to sign Brazilian international Daniel Alves from Spanish side Sevilla. . . . more . . .
Championship hopefuls hungry for taste of Premiership (Aug 11, 2007)
Sheffield United, Charlton and Watford on Saturday kick off their campaigns to return to the English Premiership at the first attempt as 24 Championship sides scrap it out for a shot at the big time. . . . more . . .
Liverpool feeling no pressure to win Premier League (Aug 11, 2007)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is refusing to allow his big spending policy to generate stifling pressure on his players to deliver the club's first English Premiership title. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid make Sneijder offer (Aug 11, 2007)
Real Madrid have reached agreement in principle with Dutch side Ajax to sign midfielder Wesley Sneijder for 25 million euros (34 million dollars), Spanish daily Marca reported Saturday. . . . more . . .
Eriksson makes Premiership debut in battle of the big spenders (Aug 11, 2007)
Manchester City's ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson makes his English Premiership debut in Saturday's trip to West Ham, under pressure to produce results following his pre-season spending spree. . . . more . . .
Waiting's over as Premiership party kicks off (Aug 11, 2007)
The English Premiership, followed avidly by millions around the world, returns on Saturday with a host of new faces on show but with the big four set once again to monopolise the title battle. . . . more . . .
Rakitic strikes as Schalke and Stuttgart draw opener (Aug 10, 2007)
Schalke 04's teenage super sub Ivan Rakitic scored just seven minutes after coming on to seal a 2-2 draw against defending Bundesliga champions VfB Stuttgart on Friday. . . . more . . .
Australia's Leijer signs three-year Fulham deal (Aug 10, 2007)
Australian defender Adrian Leijer has penned a three-year deal with Premiership side Fulham from A-League club Melbourne Victory, the English club said on Friday. . . . more . . .
"My record will never be broken" - Muller (Aug 10, 2007)
West German goal-scoring legend and ex-Bayern Munich striker Gerd Muller said Friday that his record of 40 Bundesliga goals in one season will never be broken. . . . more . . .
Chile name Bielsa as new coach (Aug 10, 2007)
Former Argentina coach Marcelo Bielsa has taken over the reins of the Chilean national team, the country's federation said Friday. . . . more . . .
Mourinho not worried by stalling Lampard (Aug 10, 2007)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insisted Friday that he is not worried by Frank Lampard's decision to put contract talks on hold until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Seville turn down offers for Alves (Aug 10, 2007)
Seville president Jose Maria del Nido confirmed on Friday the Spanish giants have turned down two offers of over 30 million euros (41 million dollars) for Brazilian Daniel Alves. . . . more . . .
Top players worth colossal salaries, insists Eto'o (Aug 10, 2007)
Barcelona and Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o on Friday insisted that Europe's highest profile players are worth every penny of their colossal salaries. . . . more . . .
Money no object, Quinn tells Keane (Aug 10, 2007)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn insisted Friday that manager Roy Keane still has money to build his squad despite taking his spending for the summer to about 27 million pounds (54.5m dollars) with the capture of Craig Gordon. . . . more . . .
Domenech allegations cause Italian press assault (Aug 10, 2007)
With one month to go before France and Italy meet in their Euro 2008 qualification match the tension has reached boiling point following France coach Raymond Domenech's allegations of match-fixing. . . . more . . .
Tevez saga finally ended with transfer completion (Aug 10, 2007)
English champions Manchester United on Friday finally completed the transfer of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez. . . . more . . .
Beckham makes football debut in MLS as Galaxy fall to DC United (Aug 10, 2007)
David Beckham made his eagerly anticipated Major League Soccer debut here Thursday, coming on as a second-half substitute in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 loss to DC United. . . . more . . .
Beckham makes football debut in MLS as Galaxy fall to DC United (Aug 10, 2007)
David Beckham made his eagerly anticipated Major League Soccer debut here Thursday, coming on as a second-half substitute in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 loss to DC United. . . . more . . .
Typhoon delays Barcelona match in Hong Kong (Aug 10, 2007)
The final match on Barcelona's pre-season tour of Asia has been postponed for a day, organisers said Friday, after Hong Kong authorities issued a typhoon warning. . . . more . . .
Zidane linked with guest game against Beckham's Galaxy (Aug 10, 2007)
French football legend Zinedine Zidane is in talks with Sydney FC for a one-off guest appearance against David Beckham's LA Galaxy here in November, reports said Friday. . . . more . . .
Liverpool feeling no pressure to win Premiership (Aug 10, 2007)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is refusing to allow his big spending policy to generate stifling pressure on his players to deliver the club's first English Premiership title. . . . more . . .
'Big Sam' back on old stomping ground (Aug 10, 2007)
Just three months after walking out on Bolton, Sam Allardyce returns to the Reebok with Newcastle against a backdrop of rapidly escalating antagonism between the manager and his former club. . . . more . . .
Waiting's over as Premiership party kicks off (Aug 10, 2007)
The English Premiership, followed avidly by millions around the world, returns on Saturday with a host of new faces on show but with the big four set once again to monopolise the title battle. . . . more . . .
England's fury at FIFA chief's shock blast (Aug 10, 2007)
England football chiefs were left seething angry Thursday at FIFA vice-president Jack Warner's vow to fight tooth and nail to stop England from hosting the 2018 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Lampard delays contract talks (Aug 09, 2007)
England midfielder Frank Lampard has told Chelsea he intends to delay further contract talks until the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Boro join Mido chase (Aug 09, 2007)
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate confirmed Thursday he is interested in signing much sought-after Tottenham striker Mido. . . . more . . .
Drenthe agrees Real Madrid deal (Aug 09, 2007)
Feyenoord midfielder Royston Drenthe agreed a five-year deal with Real Madrid on Thursday, the Spanish champions confirmed. . . . more . . .
Gabon striker Cousin signs for Rangers (Aug 09, 2007)
Gabon striker Daniel Cousin of Lens has been signed by Rangers on a three-year contract, the Scottish Premier League club said on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Sparta make anti-racist appeal (Aug 09, 2007)
Czech champions Sparta Prague have issued an appeal to their fans not to abuse Arsenal's black players ahead of the Champions League third qualifying round. . . . more . . .
FIFA chief's fight to stop England hosting 2018 World Cup (Aug 09, 2007)
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner vowed he will fight to stop England from hosting the 2018 World Cup, in an astonishing attack to be broadcast Saturday. . . . more . . .
Gallas named Arsenal captain (Aug 09, 2007)
William Gallas was on Thursday officially named as Arsenal's captain for the forthcoming season by manager Arsene Wenger, after the club earlier said Gilberto Silva had been given the role. . . . more . . .
Itandje agrees Liverpool move (Aug 09, 2007)
Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje revealed Thursday he has agreed a move to English Premiership side Liverpool where he will be second choice keeper to Spaniard Jose Reina. . . . more . . .
China captain Zheng rejoins Charlton (Aug 09, 2007)
China captain Zheng Zhi has signed permanently for Charlton Athletic for two million pounds (four million dollars, three million euros), the club said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Leeds livid at 15-point punishment (Aug 09, 2007)
Fallen giants Leeds United were furious Thursday after losing their appeal against a 15-point deduction as they prepare to start the season in the third tier of English football. . . . more . . .
Yakubu's staying put - Middlesbrough (Aug 09, 2007)
Middlesbrough insisted Thursday that Aiyegbeni Yakubu was staying at Riverside, despite reports Everton are hunting the hitman. . . . more . . .
Newcastle's Owen faces fight to unhouse Martins (Aug 09, 2007)
Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce has warned Michael Owen he faces a fight to become the Magpies' number one striker, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported Thursday. . . . more . . .
Drenthe set to join Real: press (Aug 09, 2007)
Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe is to join Real Madrid after they came to agreement with Feyenoord, according to reports in the Spanish press on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Gilberto named new Arsenal captain (Aug 09, 2007)
Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva has been officially named as the successor to former Arsenal captain Thierry Henry, the club said Thursday. . . . more . . .
China's Olympic football coach cool on national team job (Aug 09, 2007)
The Serbian coach of China's Olympic men's football squad plans to turn down an offer to double up as coach of the troubled national side, a top sports journal said in its latest issue. . . . more . . .
Confidence soars as United gear up for title defence (Aug 09, 2007)
As Manchester United's players strolled onto their Carrington training pitch this week, the confidence currently surging through the club was instantly discernable. . . . more . . .
Mourinho savours smell of team spirit (Aug 09, 2007)
Jose Mourinho believes the team-spirit he has forged at Chelsea is strong enough to see his side through the injury crisis that threatens to damage their title challenge. . . . more . . .
Beckham unlikely to make MLS debut against United (Aug 09, 2007)
It seems likely that English star David BeckhamÂ’s long-awaited debut in Major League Soccer for the Los Angeles Galaxy will remain on hold. . . . more . . .
Domenech warns against falling into Italian trap (Aug 08, 2007)
France coach Raymond Domenech has warned his team against focusing too much on their European qualifier against Italy next month. . . . more . . .
Gomez named Bundesliga player of the year (Aug 08, 2007)
VfB Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez was on Wednesday voted Bundesliga player of the year for 2007 for propelling his club to the title with 14 goals last season. . . . more . . .
Dream comes true as Diawara heads for Bordeaux (Aug 08, 2007)
Senegal international defender Souleymane Diawara fulfilled his childhood dream on Wednesday when he signed a four-year deal with French club Bordeaux from relegated English club Charlton. . . . more . . .
Nilsson signs for Saint-Etienne (Aug 08, 2007)
Swedish international striker Lasse Nilsson on Wednesday signed a four-year deal with French first division side Saint-Etienne. . . . more . . .
Alves demands Seville consider Chelsea offer (Aug 08, 2007)
UEFA Cup titleholders Sevilla's left-sided Brazilian defender Daniel Alves on Wednesday demanded the Spanish club consider an offer from English Premiership side Chelsea. . . . more . . .
Bruce revives interest in Mido (Aug 08, 2007)
Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has admitted he hopes to revive a deal to sign Tottenham's Egyptian international striker Mido. . . . more . . .
Keane relishes Gordon swoop (Aug 08, 2007)
Roy Keane is confident Craig Gordon will justify his hefty price-tag after the Scotland goalkeeper completed his record-breaking move to Sunderland. . . . more . . .
Fulham sign Bouazza (Aug 08, 2007)
Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez signed Algeria winger Hameur Bouazza from Watford for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Rijkaard defends Barcelona's Far East tour (Aug 08, 2007)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard defended the team's Far East pre-season tour when the team arrived in Hong Kong here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Given to miss Premiership kick-off (Aug 08, 2007)
Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given will miss the start of the season after suffering a groin injury. . . . more . . .
Playing house comes before United for Fergie (Aug 08, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson was told he could not watch Manchester United's friendlies on Wednesday because he had to help his wife move house. . . . more . . .
Neill faces lengthy spell on the sidelines (Aug 08, 2007)
West Ham captain Lucas Neill is set to miss the first month of the season with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
China taps Serb as national football supremo (Aug 08, 2007)
Ratomir Dujkovic, the popular Serbian coach of China's Olympic men's soccer team, has been picked to double as skipper of the full national squad, state media reported Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Asia's Premiership stars face uncertain futures (Aug 08, 2007)
Asia's Premiership stars head into the new campaign haunted by a sense that they are living on borrowed time. . . . more . . .
Keane to keep Sunderland on track? (Aug 08, 2007)
Look at the stats and there seems little to choose between Sunderland's last two promotion campaigns. . . . more . . .
Rangers cruise into next stage of Champions League (Aug 07, 2007)
Scottish giants Rangers cruised into the third round of the Champions League qualifying stage on Tuesday following their 1-0 defeat of Montenegrin champions FK Zeta. . . . more . . .
United made to wait for confirmation of Tevez signing (Aug 07, 2007)
Manchester United face an anxious wait to see if Carlos Tevez will be available for the start of their title defence after his move from West Ham was not rubber-stamped by the Premier League on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
South Africa okays name changes to World Cup 2010 host cities (Aug 07, 2007)
South Africa's process of renaming towns and cities will not have a negative effect on the staging of the football World Cup in the country in 2010, officials said on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Quinn keeps cool as Sunderland chase Mido and Gordon (Aug 07, 2007)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn insists Roy Keane will not rush into rash signings as he tries to persuade Mido and Craig Gordon to join the Premiership new-boys. . . . more . . .
Rooney can lead us to Euro 2008 says McClaren (Aug 07, 2007)
Steve McClaren believes a revitalised Wayne Rooney can provide the spark to help England avoid Euro 2008 embarrassment. . . . more . . .
Barcelona beat Yokohama 1-0 (Aug 07, 2007)
Spanish powerhouse Barcelona made it two wins out of two on their Asian tour Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Japan's former J-League champions Yokohama in Tokyo. . . . more . . .
Eriksson begins City clear-out (Aug 07, 2007)
Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson has told Ousmane Dabo, Danny Mills and Paul Dickov they can leave the Premiership club. . . . more . . .
Baines makes dream move to Everton (Aug 07, 2007)
England Under-21 left-back Leighton Baines completed his dream move to Everton for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Heinze row to be settled by Premier League panel (Aug 07, 2007)
Gabriel Heinze has told Manchester United he wants his transfer dispute to be settled by a Premier League arbitration panel next week. . . . more . . .
McClaren ponders Pompey pair's England recall (Aug 07, 2007)
England coach Steve McClaren is ready to revive the international careers of Portsmouth duo Sol Campbell and David James. . . . more . . .
Lampard backs resilient Chelsea (Aug 07, 2007)
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea will shrug off the injury crisis that threatens to wreck the start of their season. . . . more . . .
Bayern's modest star Ribery set to shine (Aug 07, 2007)
As Bayern Munich's record signing, Franck Ribery has wasted no time paying back the faith his new employers showed when they secured his services for a cool 26 million euros this summer. . . . more . . .
McCarthy is Bennis from heaven for Rovers (Aug 07, 2007)
There is a good reason for the speculation that has engulfed the future of Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy this summer. . . . more . . .
Klose strikes as Bayern survive cup scare (Aug 06, 2007)
German striker Miroslav Klose saved Bayern Munich's blushes on Monday with an equaliser at minnows Wacker Burghausen as his side made the German Cup's second round after a 4-3 win on penalties. . . . more . . .
Bayern confirm arrival of prodigy Larrauri (Aug 06, 2007)
Bayern Munich's manager Uli Hoeness confirmed on Monday night that 13-year-old Peruvian child prodigy Pier Larrauri will join the German giants, but insisted no contract had been signed. . . . more . . .
Enrique joins Newcastle (Aug 06, 2007)
Newcastle signed Spanish left-back Jose Enrique from Villarreal for 6.3 million pounds on Monday. . . . more . . .
McLaren set for Beckham visit (Aug 06, 2007)
England coach Steve McClaren is to meet up with David Beckham in Washington on Thursday in a bid to check up on the midfielder's fitness. . . . more . . .
Saviola hopes for Argentine national team recall (Aug 06, 2007)
Real Madrid new signing Javier Saviola said Monday he hopes his move to the Spanish giants from Barcelona, where he spent much of last season on the sidelines, will help him earn an Argentina recall. . . . more . . .
Barcelona launches internet site in Chinese (Aug 06, 2007)
Barcelona has launched a Chinese-language version of its official website and will soon unveil editions in Arabic and Korean, the Spanish giants said Monday. . . . more . . .
No home play for Iraq in World Cup qualifiers (Aug 06, 2007)
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday unveiled the draw for the first round of regional qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, saying champions Iraq were unable to play at home. . . . more . . .
French striker Henry to lead Barcelona against Yokohama (Aug 06, 2007)
French striker Thierry Henry will head Spanish giants Barcelona in a fight against jet lag, fatigue ... and former J-League champions Yokohama Marinos on WednesdayF "Sometimes I arrive tired before the game. . . . more . . .
Without Beckham, Galaxy post goalless draw with Toronto FC (Aug 06, 2007)
England midfielder David Beckham again played the role of spectator Sunday as the Los Angeles Galaxy resumed their Major League Soccer campaign with a scoreless draw against Toronto FC. . . . more . . .
Ballack dismisses Real Madrid report (Aug 06, 2007)
Michael Ballack insisted Monday that he had no intention of leaving Chelsea despite a report from Germany in which his agent revealed he was in discussion with the Spanish champions about a move. . . . more . . .
China to play Australia in October (Aug 06, 2007)
Australia will play China in a football international here on October 13, Football Federation Australia said Monday. . . . more . . .
Young guns set to take centre stage in Premiership (Aug 06, 2007)
Every year a host of star players arrive in the Premiership touted to be the league's main attraction only to find themselves upstaged by a teenage prodigy with talent to burn. . . . more . . .
Mourinho stays positive as injury-list grows (Aug 06, 2007)
As Jose Mourinho surveys what's left of his injury-ravaged squad, he could be forgiven for fearing Chelsea's title challenge is in trouble before it has even started. . . . more . . .
Pressure on Torres as Liverpool look to end title drought (Aug 06, 2007)
Fernando Torres is being touted as the missing piece in Liverpool's jigsaw but fans are reserving judgement on whether 'El Nino' can warm up Anfield. . . . more . . .
Strachan warns Celtic to shoot straight (Aug 06, 2007)
Gordon Strachan has ordered his misfiring Celtic stars to undertake extra shooting practice after they flopped in front of goal against Kilmarnock on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Lyon get title defence off to ideal start (Aug 05, 2007)
French champions Lyon on Sunday got their title defence off to the ideal start with a 2-0 home win over a timid Auxerre side. . . . more . . .
Champions Celtic held in drab opener (Aug 05, 2007)
Scottish champions Celtic endured a disappointing start to the new season when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Kilmarnock at Parkhead on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Etoile Sahel closer to elusive African title (Aug 05, 2007)
Etoile Sahel of Tunisia became the first club to qualify for the African Champions League semi-finals as they seek the only continental trophy to elude them. . . . more . . .
Slomka's delight as Schalke demolish minnows (Aug 05, 2007)
Schalke 04 coach Mirko Slomka was delighted as the Bundesliga runners-up blitzed fourth-division side Eintracht Trier with a 9-0 demolition on Sunday in the first round of the German Cup. . . . more . . .
Van der Sar saves the best until last to deny Chelsea (Aug 05, 2007)
Edwin van der Sar helped Manchester United strike the first blow in the battle for Premiership supremacy as the champions defeated Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Riquelme looks set to extend his stay with Boca Juniors (Aug 05, 2007)
Argentine international midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme looks set to extend his stay with Argentine first division side Boca Juniors, a club executive told the media on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Barcelona dispatch China side to kick off Asian tour (Aug 05, 2007)
Spanish giants Barcelona kicked off a three-match Asian tour Sunday night by cruising to a 3-0 win over China Super League side Beijing Guoan before an adoring crowd in the Chinese capital. . . . more . . .
Terry faces spell on the sidelines after knee injury (Aug 05, 2007)
John Terry is set to miss the first month of the season after being ruled out of Chelsea's Community Shield clash against Manchester United with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
"I don't want to be a superstar" - Ribery (Aug 05, 2007)
Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery is set for an attacking role in Monday's German Cup first-round tie at third-division minnows Wacker Burghausen, but insists he doesn't want to be a superstar. . . . more . . .
Beckham says no regrets despite injury aftermath (Aug 05, 2007)
England midfielder David Beckham admitted playing injured in his final games for Real Madrid aggravated the ankle injury now delaying his Major League Soccer career, but he said he had no regrets. . . . more . . .
Nani ready to obey Fergie's house rules (Aug 05, 2007)
The back-flips may have already been banned by disciplinarian Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, but the 17.3million pounds Old Trafford new-boy Nani is likely to provide plenty of fireworks to replace his spectacular goal celebration this season. . . . more . . .
Kahn eager for 21st and last German season to start (Aug 05, 2007)
Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn is relishing the start of his 21st and final Bundesliga season next Saturday as the German giants bid to become national champions for the 21st time. . . . more . . .
Are the Magpies set to fly high in the Premiership coop? (Aug 05, 2007)
No matter what has happened in the previous 12 months, optimism is never in short supply at Newcastle at this time of year. . . . more . . .
Beckham says he likely won't play in Toronto (Aug 04, 2007)
Former England captain David Beckham all but ruled himself out of making his Major League Soccer debut in Toronto on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Eriksson targets Aussie star Bresciano (Aug 04, 2007)
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson could make Australian midfielder Mark Bresciano his ninth signing of the summer on Sunday. . . . more . . .
French Champions League contenders disappoint in season openers (Aug 04, 2007)
France's Champions League contenders Marseille and Toulouse both failed to fire as the 2007-2008 domestic season got underway on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Hammers fume as Dyer deal 'off' (Aug 04, 2007)
West Ham were left fuming on Saturday after claiming Newcastle pulled the plug of on six-million-pound deal which would have taken England midfielder Kieron Dyer to Upton Park. . . . more . . .
Ronaldinho injury doubt for Chinese encounter (Aug 04, 2007)
Barcelona star Ronaldinho may miss Sunday's friendly encounter with China's Beijing Guoan after bruising an ankle in training, the club said on its website. . . . more . . .
Blades secure Beattie and Carney transfer double (Aug 04, 2007)
English Championship side Sheffield United on Saturday secured the signing of Everton striker James Beattie in a four-million-pound (5.9 million euro) deal. . . . more . . .
Van Nistelrooy primed for comeback after injury (Aug 04, 2007)
Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy said on Saturday he was making good progress as he recovers from a leg injury which has kept him out of the club's pre-season tour of Russia. . . . more . . .
Leverkusen and Cottbus bow out of German Cup (Aug 04, 2007)
Bundesliga sides Bayer Leverkusen and Energie Cottbus were early casualties in the German Cup at the hands of first round giant-killers on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Real offer 40 million euros for Ballack and Robben - reports (Aug 04, 2007)
Real Madrid have offered Chelsea around 40 million euros for German midfielder Michael Ballack and Dutch winger Arjen Robben, Spanish media reported on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Bayern sweat on defender Jansen (Aug 04, 2007)
Bayern Munich defender Marcell Jansen is an injury concern for the Bundesliga giants ahead of Monday night's German Cup first-round clash at third-division Wacker Burghausen, the club announced on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Czech striker Koller unsettled at Monaco (Aug 04, 2007)
Czech international striker Jan Koller is considering quitting French first division club AS Monaco after being sidelined from the first team, the Czech daily Sport reported on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Boyd blow clouds Rangers' flying start (Aug 04, 2007)
Rangers signalled their intent for this season's Scottish Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Tevez eyes long stay at Man United, says agent (Aug 04, 2007)
Carlos Tevez hopes he will be a Manchester United player for "a long time to come", according to his representative Kia Joorabchian. . . . more . . .
Owen likely to miss season opener with thigh injury (Aug 04, 2007)
Newcastle striker Michael Owen, who has been cursed by injury in the last two years, will likely miss his club's opening game of the season with a thigh injury, according to manager Sam Allardyce. . . . more . . .
Iraq football party carries on, heroes leave (Aug 04, 2007)
Baghdad officials feted Iraq's Asian Cup win with music and dancing for a second day at the city's most fortified compound on Saturday before their heroes beat a quick exit from the war-torn nation. . . . more . . .
Tevez set for friendly bow (Aug 04, 2007)
Carlos Tevez could play his first Manchester United match in the humble surroundings of Dunfermline in Scotland next week after his protracted transfer from West Ham was finally settled. . . . more . . .
Moment of truth arrives for Jol (Aug 04, 2007)
Having great expectations has always been a matter of pride for Tottenham, but fulfilling those dreams has proved frustratingly difficult. . . . more . . .
Title defence more important than Chelsea clash says Fergie (Aug 04, 2007)
Sir Alex Ferguson will sacrifice the chance to land a psychological blow against Chelsea because he believes it is more important that Manchester United are ready for the start of their title defence. . . . more . . .
Benitez delighted with Torres strike (Aug 03, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez praised record-signing Fernando Torres who scored his first goal for the Merseysiders in the 2-0 friendly win over Chinese side Shanghai here on Friday. . . . more . . .
Beckham's debut chances 'slim', say Galaxy (Aug 03, 2007)
David Beckham's chances of making his much-anticipated Major League Soccer (MLS) debut for Los Angeles at Toronto on Sunday are 'slim', Galaxy coach Frank Yallop said. . . . more . . .
Leeds hit with 15-point deduction (Aug 03, 2007)
Fallen giants Leeds United have been hit with a 15-point deduction as the price for being allowed to play in the English Football League next season. . . . more . . .
Strachan faces up to daunting Spartak clash (Aug 03, 2007)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admitted his side's Champions League third qualifying round tie against Spartak Moscow was a daunting proposition. . . . more . . .
Wenger expects success against Prague (Aug 03, 2007)
Arsene Wenger expects Arsenal to be too strong for Sparta Prague in their Champions League third qualifying round tie. . . . more . . .
Liverpool manager Benitez satisfied with Toulouse test (Aug 03, 2007)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admitted he was relieved to face French club Toulouse in the Champions League third qualifying round because he did not want a gruelling trip deep into Europe. . . . more . . .
Nasri will stay with us, insist Marseille (Aug 03, 2007)
Marseille insisted Friday that their French international striker Samir Nasri, touted as the "new" Zinedine Zidane, will remain at the club this season. . . . more . . .
Iraqi team returns in glory, minus its stars (Aug 03, 2007)
Iraq's victorious football team were welcomed home with cheers and flowered garlands after their Asian Cup win and were whisked to official celebrations on Friday in their war-torn capital. . . . more . . .
Newcastle seal Smith deal (Aug 03, 2007)
Newcastle signed England striker Alan Smith from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee on Friday. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid to unveil several new signings (Aug 03, 2007)
Real Madrid are about to announce several new signings, the president of the Spanish giants told local media here Friday. . . . more . . .
Adebayor to miss start of season (Aug 03, 2007)
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is set to miss the start of the Premiership campaign after suffering a groin injury. . . . more . . .
Queudrue joins Birmingham (Aug 03, 2007)
Birmingham signed French defender Franck Queudrue from Fulham for an initial fee of two million pounds on Friday. . . . more . . .
Chelsea ease Lampard injury fears (Aug 03, 2007)
Chelsea insist Frank Lampard's broken toe is not as serious as first feared. . . . more . . .
Tevez's West Ham saga draws to a close (Aug 03, 2007)
Carlos Tevez is free to join Manchester United after West Ham revealed they have reached a settlement with the Argentina striker's agent. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid wants Van der Vaart (Aug 03, 2007)
Real Madrid are interested in signing Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart from German side Hamburg, Spanish sports daily AS reported on Friday. . . . more . . .
Bolton sign Norwegian Braaten (Aug 03, 2007)
Norwegian winger Daniel Braaten has signed a three-year deal with English Premiership club Bolton Wanderers from Rosenborg for an undisclosed fee. . . . more . . .
Bojinov joins Man City as Eriksson's spree continues (Aug 03, 2007)
Sven Goran Eriksson's transfer market spree continued Friday when Bulgaria striker Valeri Bojinov signed for Manchester City from Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Brazil's Juninho signs with Sydney FC (Aug 03, 2007)
Brazilian midfielder Juninho Paulista was Friday named as Australian A-League side Sydney FC's marquee player for the upcoming season, in a deal reportedly worth one million dollars (859,000 US). . . . more . . .
China's maligned national football team coach resigns (Aug 03, 2007)
The much-maligned coach of China's national football team, Zhu Guanghu, has handed in his formal resignation after a humiliating first-round Asian Cup exit, Chinese state media reported Friday. . . . more . . .
Beckham will make trip to Toronto with Galaxy (Aug 03, 2007)
David Beckham's much anticipated Major League Soccer debut could still come in Toronto on Saturday, a Los Angeles Galaxy spokesman said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Lyon ready to give magnificent seventh title a shot (Aug 03, 2007)
The French Championship gets underway on Saturday and the pressure is on champions Lyon, who are in the hunt for a record seventh consecutive title, as once again they are the team to beat. . . . more . . .
Barcelona defends Asian tour (Aug 03, 2007)
Barcelona has once again defended its pre-season tour of Asia, which has come under fire by some players, saying it will give the team contact with its growing number of supporters in the region. . . . more . . .
Title rivals prepare for phoney war (Aug 03, 2007)
Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson have plenty to ponder as the Community Shield returns to Wembley for the first time in seven years. . . . more . . .
Celtic aim to crush Killie in SPL opener (Aug 03, 2007)
Celtic are ready to repeat last season's opening day thrashing of Kilmarnock when the sides meet in the Scottish Premier League on Sunday - according to defender Mark Wilson. . . . more . . .
Tevez saga set for Friday finish (Aug 02, 2007)
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez should be free to finalise his move to Manchester United on Friday after West Ham agreed to release him from his contract, it was reported here on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Baptista wants to stay at Real Madrid (Aug 02, 2007)
Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Julio Baptista, who has sparked interest from AC Milan after spending last season on loan at Arsenal, said Thursday he wants to stay at the reigning Spanish champions. . . . more . . .
Getafe sign Signorino for four years (Aug 02, 2007)
Spanish first division side Getafe have signed French left back Franck Signorino from Nantes on a four-year contract, the club said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Galaxy, Dynamo to host Superliga semis (Aug 02, 2007)
David Beckham will have a chance to play in the Superliga after all. . . . more . . .
Alex granted work permit (Aug 02, 2007)
Brazil defender Alex has been given the green light to complete his move to Chelsea after being granted a work permit on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Reading pay club record to land Fae (Aug 02, 2007)
Reading splashed out a club record 2.5 million pounds to sign Nantes midfielder Emerse Fae on Thursday. . . . more . . .
United sign Australian nine-year-old wonderkid (Aug 02, 2007)
Manchester United have signed a nine-year-old Australian wonderkid who is tipped to be as good as Wayne Rooney. . . . more . . .
Da Silva gets Arsenal work permit and celebrates with goal (Aug 02, 2007)
Croatia striker Eduardo da Silva celebrated the granting of his work permit on Thursday by scoring in Arsenal's 2-1 friendly win over Lazio in Amsterdam. . . . more . . .
Newcastle close to double swoop for Smith and Cacapa (Aug 02, 2007)
Newcastle are close to signing Manchester United forward Alan Smith and Lyon defender Cacapa. . . . more . . .
Seville's Alves open to Chelsea challenge (Aug 02, 2007)
Seville's left-sided Brazilian midfielder Daniel Alves is ready to try his luck in the English Premiership with Chelsea, media reports quoted the 24-year-old as saying Thursday. . . . more . . .
Elano joins Garrido and Corluka in Eriksson's City revolution (Aug 02, 2007)
Sven Goran Eriksson's Manchester City revolution gathered pace as he made Brazil winger Elano his third signing in a matter of hours on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Training travails spark Ronaldinho woe (Aug 02, 2007)
Barcelona striker Ronaldinho says the club's pre-season training programme is too intense and has complained to Dutch coach Frank Rijkaard, Spanish media said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Man City's Barton charged with assault over Dabo clash (Aug 02, 2007)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with assault after a training ground row with former team-mate Ousmane Dabo. . . . more . . .
Mourinho told he must deliver Champions League for Chelsea (Aug 02, 2007)
Jose Mourinho knows he must deliver the Champions League to satisfy his Chelsea bosses after chief executive Peter Kenyon outlined the club's grand ambitions. . . . more . . .
West Ham agree Dyer fee (Aug 02, 2007)
West Ham are close to signing England midfielder Kieron Dyer after agreeing an undisclosed fee with Newcastle on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Thaksin lawyer hits back at abuse claims (Aug 02, 2007)
A lawyer for Thailand's ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra hit back Thursday at two rights groups which accused the millionaire politician of being unfit to own English Premiership side Manchester City. . . . more . . .
Spend, spend, spend as English clubs prepare for battle (Aug 02, 2007)
Boosted by multi-million pound foreign takeovers and record television deals, England's leading football teams are splashing the cash on new players ahead of the forthcoming Premiership season. . . . more . . .
Lens fans looking for Roux-d awakening from veteran handler (Aug 02, 2007)
After winning his fight with the French Football Federation, who believed he was too old to coach Lens, veteran handler Guy Roux received a hero's welcome at the club and has attained a superstar status with the suporters even before the 2007-2008 season has begun. . . . more . . .
Eriksson prepared to face Thaksin time at City (Aug 02, 2007)
From the moment he arrived at Manchester City last month, Sven-Goran Eriksson has carefully steered clear of making predictions on how his new side will perform next season. . . . more . . .
Lazarus like Marseille look to confirm revival with trophy (Aug 02, 2007)
Marseille may not amazingly have won a major trophy for 15 years but many see their finishing second in last season's title race as a sign that the club's troubled past is well behind it and a much brighter future awaits it. . . . more . . .
Valencia's Del Horno returns from the cold (Aug 01, 2007)
Valencia fullback Asier del Horno, who was left out of his side's pre-season training camp in the Netherlands last month, on Wednesday trained with the rest of the squad, Spanish media reported. . . . more . . .
Brazil players drunk at World Cup - report (Aug 01, 2007)
Brazil players had all night drinking sessions at the 2006 World Cup finals and Ronaldo was vastly overweight, Brazilian federation (CBF) president Ricardo Teixeira was quoted as saying by a local newspaper. . . . more . . .
Zambrotta joins criticism of Barca's Asian tour (Aug 01, 2007)
Italian World Cup winning defender Gianluca Zambrotta has joined in criticism of Barcelona's upcoming promotional tour of Asia, saying it will hamper preparations for next season. . . . more . . .
Van der Sar puts decison over future on hold (Aug 01, 2007)
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar will wait until January before deciding whether to extend his stay at Old Trafford. . . . more . . .
Eriksson lines up Bojinov deal (Aug 01, 2007)
Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson is close to signing Bulgaria striker Valeri Bojinov from Fiorentina. . . . more . . .
Fred happy to return to Lyon though it could turn sour (Aug 01, 2007)
Lyon's Brazilian international striker Fred returned to the French champions on Wednesday for the official team photo but added he was determined to "sort out a few minor problems," according to AFP. . . . more . . .
Villarreal complete signing of Rossi (Aug 01, 2007)
Spanish side Villarreal on Wednesday completed their signing of Italy's Giuseppe Rossi from Manchester United on a six-year contract worth 6.7 million pounds (10 million euros). . . . more . . .
Blackburn issue McCarthy warning (Aug 01, 2007)
South African striker Benni McCarthy will not be leaving Blackburn at any price, according to the Premiership club's chairman. . . . more . . .
World Cup winner Nesta quits international scene (Aug 01, 2007)
World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta announced Wednesday he was following Francesco Totti and retiring from international football. . . . more . . .
Beattie in talks over United switch (Aug 01, 2007)
Everton striker James Beattie has had talks with Sheffield United over a four million pounds move to the Championship club. . . . more . . .
Schuster feels Real pressure (Aug 01, 2007)
Real Madrid's new coach Bernd Schuster admitted on Wednesday he is feeling the pressure as the European giants continue their Spainsh title defence in Germany. . . . more . . .
Martins in contract talks with Newcastle (Aug 01, 2007)
Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has opened talks over a new contract with the Premiership club. . . . more . . .
Derby land Griffin (Aug 01, 2007)
Premiership newcomers Derby signed Portsmouth defender Andy Griffin for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Allardyce warns Hammers over Dyer raid (Aug 01, 2007)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has warned West Ham he will not sell Kieron Dyer in a cut-price deal. . . . more . . .
Malaysia officials deny race an issue after Asian Cup disaster (Aug 01, 2007)
Malaysian football officials denied Wednesday that selection of players was based on race, favouritism or a quota system as the country sought explanations for the team's disastrous Asian Cup performance. . . . more . . .
Everton calm Cahill injury fears (Aug 01, 2007)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill is expected to make a quick recovery after suffering a foot injury against Werder Bremen. . . . more . . .
Zidane refuses to meet me says Materazzi (Aug 01, 2007)
Italy defender Marco Materazzi says he has tried several times to arrange a meeting with Zinedine Zidane, but the Frenchman who headbutted him in the 2006 World Cup final has always refused to meet him. . . . more . . .
Toni happy with the female support (Aug 01, 2007)
Italian striker Luca Toni says he's enjoying life at Bayern Munich, especially the tradition of allowing fans in to watch the team training. . . . more . . .
Osim's soundbites live on (Aug 01, 2007)
Japan coach Ivica Osim has proven as skilled with his rhetoric as with his tactics, outwitting the media with a tongue as ready to evoke fallen trousers as football. . . . more . . .
No Beckham, no problem as Galaxy advance with 6-5 win (Aug 01, 2007)
David Beckham was missing and so was any hint of defending but the Los Angeles Galaxy advanced to the Superliga tournament semi-finals here Tuesday with a 6-5 victory over FC Dallas. . . . more . . .
Sleeping giants PSG looking to awake from their slumber (Aug 01, 2007)
Having escaped relegation, suffered the death of a supporter and saw the sacking of coach Guy Lacombe midway through the term, Paris Saint Germain will be looking for a more positive season in 2007-2008. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo steps into the spotlight (Aug 01, 2007)
As Cristiano Ronaldo shielded his eyes from the blinding explosion of flashbulbs it was clear the Manchester United winger's transition from pride of Old Trafford to global phenomenon was complete. . . . more . . .
Fabregas ready to put Arsenal back on track (Aug 01, 2007)
When Cesc Fabregas picked himself up from the sodden Highbury turf and nursed bruises to his leg and his ego, the Arsenal midfielder knew it was time to come of age. . . . more . . .
