Soccer

Article archive for category "Soccer"

Wednesday 23 July 2008

• FIFA: clubs must release under-23 players for Olympics

Friday 18 July 2008

• Manchester United manager Ferguson says Ronaldo will not be sold
• No mention of Plan B by Blatter on Mandela's birthday

Friday 11 July 2008

• Liverpool sign Brazilian goalkeeper Cavalieri

Wednesday 09 July 2008

• Villa sign midfielder Sidwell as Barry nears exit

Tuesday 08 July 2008

• Chelsea reject Inter's Lampard approach, won't get Milan's Kaka

Tuesday 01 July 2008

• All doping tests of Euro players negative so far - laboratory
• Sweden and Norway to bid for Euro 2016
• Lippi kicks off second stint on Italy's bench
• Platini wants Domenech to remain France coach - French don't
• Italian fans want a say in transfer market
• In photos: 'Spain Euro 2008 Celebrations'

Monday 30 June 2008

• Deco leaves Barcelona for Chelsea
• Champions Spain fly into euphoric Madrid
• Aragones silences critics with Euro triumph
• Spain ends 44-year title drought with Euro triumph
• Memorable Euro 2008 raises bar for football
• Germans disappointed but disciplined after Spain spoil party
• Chelsea set on thwarting Inter Milan market manoeuvres
• Spain looking towards bright future after Euro triumph

Sunday 29 June 2008

• Russian players see their stock rise most at Euro
• Ballack's calf-muscle worries Germany, amid general optimism
• Ballack remains a Germany doubt in final countdown to Euro final

Saturday 28 June 2008

• Spain looking forward to final as never before
• Football myth and class make Germans upbeat for Euro final
• Spanish flair is praised - but so is German fighting spirit

Friday 27 June 2008

• Villa sweats as Vienna gears up for final
• Tottenham agree deal to sign Brazil goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes

Thursday 26 June 2008

• Spain overwhelm Russia to set up final date with Germany (Roundup)
• Turkey proud but sad after Euro 2008 exit
• The world wonders about typical horrible wonderful Germany
• Last-gasp Lahm proves Germany are never beaten
• Moscow readies for Russia Euro 2008 semi-final
• UEFA pledges no repeat of TV signal outages

Wednesday 25 June 2008

• Late Lahm strike takes Germany into Euro final
• Storm causes partial TV black-out and journalist evacuation
• German, Turkish football bosses urge fans to be peaceful
• Russians stunned by their team's Euro 2008 success

Monday 23 June 2008

• Euro 2008 website is very popular
• Passion and discipline unite Euro's last four coaches
• Spain send Italy out on penalties for semi-final spot

Sunday 22 June 2008

• Russia learn fast to teach Dutch a lesson
• Ronaldo to resume running after surgery
• Ince appointed new Blackburn manager
• Coach Schuster hopes for Ronaldo move to Real Madrid

Saturday 21 June 2008

• Favourites knocked out as Dutchman Hiddink beats the Dutch
• Confident Germany ready to stop fairy-tale Turks
• Turks in Germany celebrate Euro semi-final berth
• Turkey - Nothing is impossible but miracles take time

Friday 20 June 2008

• Expectation in Madrid after Cristiano Ronaldo comments
• Ruthless Germany put Portugal to the sword

Wednesday 18 June 2008

• Spanish reserves turn tables on troubled Greece
• Impressive Russia beat Sweden to reach quarter-finals
• Euro 2008 heads for KO after quality first half
• It's gritted teeth as ex-pat Brits watch Euro 2008

Tuesday 17 June 2008

• Italy complete great escape from Group C
• Romania knocked out after defeat against Dutch
• Refs under pressure, accused of wanting to grab headlines
• Germany send co-hosts Austria out, now face Portugal (Roundup)

Monday 16 June 2008

• Ballack strike sees Germany through, knocks out Austria
• UEFA denies censoring Euro 2008 TV images
• Manchester United to open title defence against Newcastle

Sunday 15 June 2008

• Turks party into the quarter-finals
• Cristiano Ronaldo challenges Spain for Euro final against Portugal
• Euro 2008 is warming up nicely ahead of KO round

Saturday 14 June 2008

• Netherlands book place in last eight with win over France
• World champions Italy still in trouble at Euro 2008

Friday 13 June 2008

• Buffon penalty save helps keep Italy's Euro dreams alive
• Austrians cheer as Poles cry foul over injury-time penalty
• Austria snatch late draw against Poland, put Croatia through

Thursday 12 June 2008

• Stylish Croatia stun one-dimensional Germany
• Scolari's Chelsea appointment welcomed by players and British press
• Heartbroken Swiss say goodbye to Euro

Wednesday 11 June 2008

• Portugal win group as they beat Czechs and Swiss lose (Roundup)
• Portugal all but qualified for second round
• Elano: Manchester City is a good option for Ronaldinho
• North Korea's refusal to play in Seoul may force it from World Cup

Tuesday 10 June 2008

• Villa shines as defending champions disappoint
• Arsenal set to win race to sign Welsh starlet Ramsey
• Behind the pitch is on the pitch - say football rules

Monday 09 June 2008

• France and Romania finish scoreless
• Manchester United complain to Fifa over Madrid's chasing of Ronaldo

Sunday 08 June 2008

• Austrian disappointment; first win for Germany since 1996
• No reward for spirited Austria against Croatia
• Domenech keeps his options open
• Football takes centre stage as Euro finally gets underway

Saturday 07 June 2008

• Sverkos strike gives Czechs first blood
• The Times: Only England fans can truly enjoy Euro 2008
• Portugal goalkeeper Quim ruled out of Euro with broken wrist
• Euro 2008 opens with short ceremony

Friday 06 June 2008

• Spanish media upbeat about Cristiano Ronaldo move
• UEFA and FIFA told by European Parliament that 6+5 rule is illegal
• Germans keen to conquer Europe
• Greeks keen to prove Euro 2004 no fluke
• Spain desperate to end drought
• Swiss dreaming of last eight
• Van Basten's challenge to transform Dutch into a team
• Portugal looking for first title
• Can 'Ibra' shoulder Swedish hopes?
• Czechs prove surprisingly resilient
• Turks keen on happy return
• France's fork in the road
• Back to basics for Romania
• Croats coping without no-go Eduardo
• Italy between hope and fear
• Austria have a mountain to climb
• Promising Poles hope for memorable debut

Thursday 05 June 2008

• PREVIEW: Respect, fear and mind games aplenty ahead of Euro 2008
• Cristiano Ronaldo confirms desire to join Madrid

Wednesday 04 June 2008

• Coca-Cola says 2010 World Cup sponsorship not threatened by attacks
• Hughes named Manchester City boss

Tuesday 03 June 2008

• Beckham tells Ronaldo not to emulate him in Real move from United

Monday 02 June 2008

• Euro 2008 teams arrive to a warm welcome
• City finally give Eriksson the boot

Sunday 01 June 2008

• Zwanziger supports 6+5 plan but fears difficult EU talks
• Sold-out Euro 2008 ready to be the best yet, say organizers
• Security at the European Championship

Saturday 31 May 2008

• England young guns eye their chance

Friday 30 May 2008

• FIFA members endorse Blatter's 6+5 proposal

Thursday 29 May 2008

• Ten Cate sacked as Chelsea assistant
• Absent friends - some big names missing from Euro 2008

Wednesday 28 May 2008

• EU red-cards FIFA's 6+5 rule

Tuesday 27 May 2008

• Oliver Kahn bids farewell from football as Munich win 3-0 in India

Monday 26 May 2008

• Will hooligans spoil Euro 2008?
• England coach Capello targets World Cup final

Saturday 24 May 2008

• Roma edge Inter Milan to win Italian Cup

Thursday 22 May 2008

• Trophy-less Chelsea face huge battle to bounce back
• Manchester United win Champions League title on penalties (Roundup)
• Relief for Ronaldo as star runs into a spot of bother

Wednesday 21 May 2008

• In photos: 'Champions League Final in Moscow'
• Manchester United win Champions League title on penalties

Tuesday 20 May 2008

• Man United and Chelsea set for Champions League final
• Man United and Chelsea take power battle to Moscow
• Platini careful not to take sides as fans arrive for CL final

Monday 19 May 2008

• PREVIEW: Man United and Chelsea take power battle to Moscow

Sunday 18 May 2008

• Joy and tears as Bayern delight in Bundesliga title

Saturday 17 May 2008

• Kanu the hero as Portsmouth beat Cardiff to win FA Cup

Friday 16 May 2008

• Chaos and confusion surrounds Real Madrid-Levante clash

Thursday 15 May 2008

• Smith puts brave face on UEFA Cup final defeat
• Zenit St Petersburg win UEFA Cup

Wednesday 14 May 2008

• Chelsea and Grant on the verge of greatest achievement
• Manchester United hope memories can help bring European joy
• Big names light up Europe as top clubs share the glory
• Moscow ready for English invasion, but are fans ready for it

Tuesday 13 May 2008

• Rangers coach Walter Smith expects a tough match

Monday 12 May 2008

• PREVIEW: Scottish grit takes on Russian style in UEFA Cup final
• Home draw postpones Inter Milan scudetto party
• United win 10th Premier League crown
• Ten-time winner Giggs places team success above personal milestones

Saturday 10 May 2008

• Barcelona keen to offload no less than 14 players

Friday 09 May 2008

• England have additional UEFA Cup hopeful through fair play success

Thursday 08 May 2008

• European Parliament opposes FIFA plans to limit foreign players

Wednesday 07 May 2008

• Report: Chelsea set to renew Ballack contract
• Transvestites now deny sex, drug use with Ronaldo

Monday 05 May 2008

• Title race goes to the wire as Chelsea win at Newcastle
• Russia lifts visa controls for Champions League final fans
• Epic comeback in Pamplona gives Spanish title to Real Madrid
• Real Madrid champions again thanks to fighting spirit

Sunday 04 May 2008

• Barcelona rediscover their goal touch, but Villarreal stay second
• Arsenal and Liverpool sign off at home with narrow victories
• AC Milan deny Inter Milan's scudetto celebrations
• Bayern Munich clinch Bundesliga title
• Man Utd close in on title; Bolton almost safe; Fulham boost
• Pleasant win for Atletico Madrid, vital win for Zaragoza

Thursday 01 May 2008

• England top UEFA coefficient as Premier League rules the continent
• Long hot summer of sales and signings for troubled Barcelona
• PREVIEW: Leaders hoping to avoid slip-ups as title race goes to wire

Wednesday 30 April 2008

• Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach first Champions League final
• Ronaldo 'very depressed' after girlfriend left him
• PREVIEW: Rangers enter crucial Fiorentina match in upbeat mood
• All-English final proves strength of Premier League

Tuesday 29 April 2008

• Ronaldo involved in scandal in the middle of his recovery
• PREVIEW: Chelsea hoping to make it third time lucky against Liverpool

Monday 28 April 2008

• PREVIEW: Ferguson promises more ambition from United at home
• PREVIEW: Chelsea hold the edge as Barca seek away goal to sink United

Sunday 27 April 2008

• Fifth place still up for grabs after Everton and Villa draw
• Real Madrid just two points from Spanish title
• Inter Milan hold wide lead with three Serie A games left

Saturday 26 April 2008

• Barcelona beaten; Sevilla held to draw
• Bayern close in on Bundesliga title after Bremen held
• Title race wide open after Ballack gives Chelsea win over Man Utd

Friday 25 April 2008

• Grieving Lampard to miss United clash

Thursday 24 April 2008

• Fiorentina earn draw at Rangers
• Zenit lifted by Lucio own goal as Bayern held
• PREVIEW: United defender Vidic a doubt for Chelsea crunch
• PREVIEW: Real Madrid planning to be champions on Sunday
• PREVIEW: Inter Milan have third straight scudetto in their sights
• Barcelona let Manchester United off the hook in one-sided first leg

Tuesday 22 April 2008

• PREVIEW: Man Utd return to scene of 1999 triumph to face Barcelona

Monday 21 April 2008

• PREVIEW: Chelsea midfielder Lampard to make Anfield return

Sunday 20 April 2008

• Birmingham in relegation trouble, Man City win
• Juventus virtually assured of Champions League berth after big win
• Nuremberg move off bottom of table with vital win
• Derby-day blues for Birmingham and Sunderland
• Fiorentina edge 10-man Palermo
• Bayern close in on double as they beat Dortmund in cup

Saturday 19 April 2008

• Roma slow down pursuit of leaders Inter Milan
• Blackburn dent Man Utd title challenge; Bolton boost
• Victorious Arsenal leave Reading struggling for survival

Friday 18 April 2008

• Eriksson still committed to City

Thursday 17 April 2008

• PREVIEW: Inter Milan face tough task at beleaguered Torino
• PREVIEW: Bayern chase treble in dream final for Hitzfeld

Wednesday 16 April 2008

• Inter Milan draw with Lazio in first-leg semifinal

Monday 14 April 2008

• Last-gasp Heskey strike tips title race towards United
• PREVIEW: Inter Milan, Roma shift focus to Italian Cup
• Complaints about low-quality season in Spain
• Bayern leave Bundesliga rivals to fight over the scraps

Sunday 13 April 2008

• Munich put five past hapless Dortmund to extend Bundesliga lead
• AC Milan eye Ronaldinho, Shevchenko at end of dismal season
• United beat Arsenal to edge closer to Premier League title
• Gerrard bolsters Liverpool bid for fourth
• Roma close gap on Inter Milan to a single point
• Juventus edge 10-man AC Milan in high-voltage classic tie
• Schalke sack coach Slomka
• Liverpool owner Hicks explains Parry attack

Saturday 12 April 2008

• Crisis club Valencia beaten at home by high-flying Santander
• Five-goal Bremen punish Schalke as Hamburg slump
• Fulham, Bolton boost survival hopes; Everton held

Friday 11 April 2008

• Fortune favours Bayern Munich in great Getafe escape
• Toni and Bayern break Spanish hearts in epic encounter

Thursday 10 April 2008

• Turmoil at Liverpool as co-owner Hicks asks Parry to resign
• PREVIEW: Classic Juve-Milan tie takes centre stage in Serie A
• PREVIEW: Bayern's Hitzfeld wants no let-up against old club Dortmund
• PREVIEW: Real Madrid champions if win all remaining home games

Wednesday 09 April 2008

• Barcelona and Manchester United join Liverpool and Chelsea

Tuesday 08 April 2008

• Liverpool, Chelsea triumph for another semi-final showdown
• PREVIEW: United and Barca favourites to progress

Monday 07 April 2008

• PREVIEW: All to play for in Liverpool and London
• PREVIEW: Liverpool and Arsenal battle it out for semi-final berth
• PREVIEW: Chelsea confident of overturning deficit to reach semis

Sunday 06 April 2008

• Ledley strike earns Cardiff final place
• Ten-man Munich beat Bochum 3-1 for nine-point lead
• Title up for grabs as Man United held at Middlesbrough
• 10-man Real Madrid fortunate with against Mallorca

Saturday 05 April 2008

• Roma close to within one point of Serie A leaders Inter Milan
• Portsmouth edge out West Brom to reach FA Cup final
• Schalke beat Rostock 1-0 - go second as Hamburg crash
• Chelsea cut gap to leaders; Arsenal slip up

Friday 04 April 2008

• FA to investigate deliberate red card claim

Thursday 03 April 2008

• PREVIEW: Arsenal hopes rest on second part of three-act drama

Wednesday 02 April 2008

• Fenerbahche stun Chelsea as Liverpool and Arsenal draw

Tuesday 01 April 2008

• Manchester United score convincing win in Rome
• Barcelona put aside domestic problems to defeat Schalke
• Police to investigate derby disturbances

Monday 31 March 2008

• England manager facing charges in Italy
• PREVIEW: Clubs out to spoil all-England final
• Real Madrid go six points clear by beating Sevilla

Sunday 30 March 2008

• Carvalho lifts Chelsea to second
• Late-season meltdown for several big European clubs
• Villarreal capitalize on Barcelona meltdown to go second

Saturday 29 March 2008

• Man Utd extend lead; Arsenal comeback; Derby relegated (Roundup)
• Roma held to draw at lowly Cagliari
• Arsenal comeback lifts title hopes; Derby relegated
• Wayne Rooney urged to learn his national anthem

Friday 28 March 2008

• Madrid and Hamburg awarded 2010 football finals

Thursday 27 March 2008

• PREVIEW: Arsenal, Chelsea look to keep title hopes alive
• PREVIEW: Inter Milan struggling to keep Roma at bay

Wednesday 26 March 2008

• Euro hosts both suffer defeats in friendlies
• Beckham wins 100th cap but is a loser in Paris
• Villa wondergoal gives lively Spain victory against Italy
• Bulgaria overcome Finns as Ukraine too strong for Serbia
• 2010 World Cup hosts stun Paraguay 3-0
• Barcelona giving up hope on idol turned idle Ronaldinho

Monday 24 March 2008

• PREVIEW: Beckham set for 100th cap as England play France
• Massive doubts about Spanish leaders Real Madrid

Sunday 23 March 2008

• Man Utd take stranglehold on title race; Chelsea second
• Bojan-inspired win leaves Barca just four points behind Real Madrid
• Schalke go joint third as Werder Bremen slip up again
• Juventus stun leaders Inter Milan on home turf

Saturday 22 March 2008

• Newcastle boost survival hopes with first win for Keegan
• Tottenham dent Portsmouth's European hopes
• Spain call up Getafe star De la Red, but no place for Raul

Thursday 20 March 2008

• Cole issues double apology
• Beckham recalled to England squad for France friendly

Tuesday 18 March 2008

• No bust-up with striker Martins, says Newcastle boss Keegan
• Owen gives struggling Newcastle crucial draw at Birmingham

Sunday 16 March 2008

• Late draw leaves Barcelona 7 points behind Real Madrid
• McBride on target as Everton falter
• Inter Milan edge Palermo to retain six-point lead

Saturday 15 March 2008

• Manchester United go top after win at Derby; Chelsea win
• Leaders Munich shocked 2-0 by lowly Cottbus

Friday 14 March 2008

• Arsenal to face Liverpool in Champions League quarter-finals
• Rangers, Sporting Lisbon advance in UEFA Cup

Thursday 13 March 2008

• PREVIEW: Inter Milan struggling to come out of storm
• PREVIEW: Arsenal under pressure as title race hots up
• Lampard hits four as Chelsea smash six past Derby
• Premiership penalty heartache as Everton and Spurs go out

Wednesday 12 March 2008

• Hamburg win cliffhanger but go out, Zenit advance in UEFA Cup
• Platini wants Spain at Euro 2008, but decision is with FIFA
• UEFA starts campaign of 'Respect'
• Dunga keeps Ronaldinho out of Brazil squad for friendly with Sweden
• Argentina to play Egypt without Tevez
• Liverpool kick out Inter Milan in historic English CL showing
• Franck Ribery delights his superstar status at Bayern Munich
• UEFA announces first-ever blood tests at Euro
• Argentina continue to command FIFA rankings

Thursday 24 January 2008

• Chelsea see off Everton to reach another Carling Cup final

Sunday 20 January 2008

• Everton heads for Champions League place with Wigan win
• Newcastle manager Keegan talking to Shearer about possible role

Saturday 19 January 2008

• Liverpool owners could be bought out by Dubai group, BBC says
• No change at top of Premier League as big three win

Saturday 12 January 2008

• Ronaldo destroys Newcastle as Manchester Utd go top
• Chelsea close gap on leaders as Arsenal held by Birmingham

Friday 11 January 2008

• Ronaldinho and Deco again missing from Barcelona squad
• Juergen Klinsmann appointed Munich coach from next season

Thursday 10 January 2008

• Lehmann set for return to Dortmund, says report
• Tottenham hold edge in Carling Cup semi-final after draw at Arsenal

Wednesday 09 January 2008

• Liverpool boss Benitez still committed to club

Tuesday 08 January 2008

• Carragher was abused, allege Liverpool

Monday 07 January 2008

• Striker Drogba still planning Chelsea exit
• United to reveal record turnover
• Another late home win keeps Real Madrid 7 points ahead
• Luton fight back to humble Liverpool

Sunday 06 January 2008

• Germans believe in Euro 2008 success
• Are Barcelona better off without Ronaldinho?

Saturday 05 January 2008

• Banega arrives in Valencia to sign five-year contract
• Hinkel leaves for Celtic, Fernandes for Everton

Friday 04 January 2008

• Fans, friends and family mourn Motherwell captain O'Donnell
• Rangers boss Smith delighted as defender Hutton snubs Spurs
• Defender Evans returns to Sunderland

Thursday 03 January 2008

• Newcastle player Joey Barton granted bail after hearing
• Barcelona not planning to sell Ronaldinho in January
• Tehran confirms: Hiring of new national football team coach delayed
• Bramble strikes to frustrate Liverpool

Wednesday 02 January 2008

• Ronaldinho in injury setback
• Bayern believe Hitzfeld leaving at end of season

Tuesday 01 January 2008

• Eduardo on target again as Arsenal maintain advantage
• Eduardo on target again as Arsenal maintain advantage

Sunday 30 December 2007

• Iran may postpone hiring new national football team coach
• Tributes flood in for O'Donnell
• Liverpool frustrated by dogged City
• Arsenal return to summit as Man Utd stumble at West Ham
• Motherwell captain O'Donnell dies after collapsing
• PREVIEW: West Ham look to spike Arsenal's guns

Saturday 29 December 2007

• West Ham shock Manchester Utd; Chelsea close gap
• YEARENDER: Ukraine's Dynamo Kyiv played so badly, change is possible

Wednesday 26 December 2007

• Manchester United storm to top; Chelsea slip up

Tuesday 25 December 2007

• Tottenham to sign Cardiff defender Gunter in January

Monday 24 December 2007

• Beckham believes Capello will be great success as England manager

Sunday 23 December 2007

• Inter Milan rally to win city derby over AC Milan
• Espanyol win away to nine-man Atletico Madrid
• Manchester United, Chelsea keep pressure on Arsenal

Saturday 22 December 2007

• Arsenal extend lead at top after narrow win over Tottenham
• A Christmas suggestion: FIFA Worst Club President Award

Friday 21 December 2007

• Manchester United signs Angola forward Manucho Goncalves
• Bayern meet Aberdeen as German rivals face Portuguese test
• German delight as all four teams advance in UEFA Cup

Wednesday 19 December 2007

• Man Utd's Evans bailed after rape arrest
• Man Utd's Evans arrested on suspicion of rape at party

Monday 17 December 2007

• Kaka: Winning with inspiration and talent

Sunday 16 December 2007

• Villarreal back to winning ways, move up to third
• Real Madrid planning to return to United States in 2008
• Question marks remain as Bayern end year on top
• Man Utd edge out Liverpool to go top above Arsenal

Saturday 15 December 2007

• FIFA imposes altitude limits, launches referees' programme
• England confirm Fabio Capello as new manager

Tuesday 11 December 2007

• Capello poised to take over England's bench

Monday 10 December 2007

• Mourinho does not want England job

Sunday 09 December 2007

• Boro stun out of sorts Arsenal
• Real Madrid open up seven point lead by winning in Bilbao

Friday 07 December 2007

• Spanish media worried about young players going to England
• Mourinho 'contacted' about becoming England manager, BBC says
• Tottenham through as five more teams advance in UEFA Cup

Wednesday 05 December 2007

• Leaders Arsenal held by Newcastle as Taylor grabs equalizer
• Lippe set for return in 2008
• Celtic advance to last 16 despite 1-0 loss in Milan
• Captain Terry says Mourinho would be the best man for England job
• Celtic, Milan advance to Champions League knock-out phase

Tuesday 04 December 2007

• PREVIEW: Final places in knockout phase up for grabs in UEFA Cup
• Allardyce says he will get it right at Newcastle in time

Sunday 02 December 2007

• Liverpool thrash Bolton to go third; Birmingham win
• Atletico Madrid move to fourth by beating troubled Betis
• Heavyweights Italy, France meet Dutch in Group of Death
• UEFA confirms unusual betting probe - no Euro qualifiers affected
• Kaka wins Golden Ball award

Saturday 01 December 2007

• Arsenal defeat Villa to extend Premier League lead

Tuesday 27 November 2007

• Beckham turns Australians on to football

Monday 26 November 2007

• South Africa on track, but questions remain

Sunday 25 November 2007

• United States avoid El Salvador banana skin
• England meet Croatia again, Koreas drawn in 2010 qualifying
• Irish looking forward to Italy, no hurry to find new coach
• FA chief not surprised that England must face Croatia again
• Bradley says United States won't underestimate their opponents
• Villar says Spain fear no one in Group 5
• Nigeria face hosts en route to 2010 World Cup finals
• Van Basten wary of Scottish World Cup qualifying threat

Saturday 24 November 2007

• Late goals put Arsenal clear as Manchester United lose

Friday 23 November 2007

• Klinsmann named ideal England manager, but dismisses job
• O'Neill rules himself out of taking England manager's job

Thursday 22 November 2007

• Supreme court confirms sentences in football corruption scandal
• England may have to lower expectations after failure
• Joy and despair on the road to Euro 2008
• England sack coach McClaren after Euro 2008 failure

Wednesday 21 November 2007

• England sink as Russia, Turkey, Sweden, Portugal celebrate
• Villarreal agree to sell Riquelme to Boca Juniors
• England Coach McClaren: Won't resign despite qualification failure

Tuesday 20 November 2007

• Valencia veteran Baraja out for at least three weeks
• Jewell favourite to be next Birmingham City manager
• Bayern reject Benitez reports, want talks with Hitzfeld
• Boca Juniors keen to take back Villarreal misfit Riquelme
• Podolski keeps midfield role against Wales

Monday 19 November 2007

• Brazil held to a 1-1 draw in Peru, Uruguay-Chile ends 2-2

Sunday 18 November 2007

• Handsome win gives team Spain place in Euro finals
• Spain's Aragones to step down after Euro 2008
• Israel throw England a Euro lifebelt
• Podolski shines in new role for Germany

Saturday 17 November 2007

• Italy win at Scotland to secure Euro 2008 qualification
• Finland keep qualification hopes alive as Wales and Ireland draw

Friday 16 November 2007

• Croatian hooligans flirt with Nazi ideology
• English eyes on Israel ahead of clash with Russia

Thursday 15 November 2007

• Optimist Scotland desperate for win over Italy
• McClaren's mission impossible continues in Vienna

Wednesday 14 November 2007

• Italy steps up pressure on football hooligans
• The changing face of Queens Park Rangers
• Government in talks to promote British players
• Bond blasts Newcastle over sacking

Tuesday 13 November 2007

• SV Hamburg sign Nigerian teenage striker
• Subversion lingers behind Italian football hooliganism
• Bayern's Rummenigge extends hand to Hitzfeld after row over team
• Struggling Siena, Cagliari hire new coaches
• Football weekend cancelled after fan death and hooligan riots

Monday 12 November 2007

• Italian prosectors probe fans on 'terrorist act' charges
• Villarreal anchorman Josico out for six weeks
• Fan death, violence casts shadow over Italian football

Sunday 11 November 2007

• Leverkusen bounce back, Bielefeld sink Nuremberg
• Hooligans attack policemen outside Rome stadium

Saturday 10 November 2007

• Sunderland and Newcastle share spoils in North-East derby

Friday 09 November 2007

• England recall Beckham to squad for final Euro 2008 qualifier
• Bolton peg Bayern; Spartak, Zenit lead way for Russia

Thursday 08 November 2007

• In-form Manchester United look to snatch top spot

Wednesday 07 November 2007

• Figo begins recovery after leg surgery

Tuesday 06 November 2007

• Liverpool get go-ahead for 400 million-pound stadium

Monday 05 November 2007

• Dynamo again replace coach, set for shake-up

Sunday 04 November 2007

• Sacked Jol says he could coach Tottenham again in the future
• Roma squander two-goal lead against Empoli penultimate graf

Wednesday 31 October 2007

• England announces it will bid to host 2018 World Cup

Monday 29 October 2007

• 2014 World Cup awakes hope for a 'new country' in Brazil

Sunday 21 October 2007

• Italians and Brazilians dominate Golden Ball list

Saturday 20 October 2007

• Arsenal march on as rivals keep pace

Thursday 18 October 2007

• Joy in Greece, Czech Rep and Romania - despair in England

Wednesday 17 October 2007

• Three-goal Czechs humble Germany to book Euro 2008 ticket
• Italy beat South Africa in friendly with sights on Scotland's defeat
• Greece secure qualification but England in shock (Roundup)
• England in danger of missing out on Euro 2008 after loss to Russia

Saturday 13 October 2007

• Scotland and England stay on course for Euro finals

Friday 05 October 2007

• UEFA launches investigation into Dida incident

Wednesday 03 October 2007

• Celtic beat champions AC Milan in dramatic encounter (Roundup)

Saturday 29 September 2007

• Celtic return to top of table with 3-0 win following Rangers draw

Wednesday 26 September 2007

• Owen set to miss England qualifiers, Newcastle manager says

Sunday 23 September 2007

• Chelsea's tumultuous week ends with defeat at Man Utd

Friday 21 September 2007

• Chelsea to unveil Grant as Mourinho leaves with pay-off

Thursday 20 September 2007

• Mixed fortunes for big-guns in UEFA Cup
• Chelsea comfirm Mourinho exit

Monday 17 September 2007

• L.A.'s slide continues with loss to Houston

Sunday 16 September 2007

• Clark's late equalizer earns Rapids big point vs. Chivas
• Sevilla remains perfect with emotional win
• Udinese deals Juventus first loss of season
• Rennes pulls within point of top spot
• Three-goal second half keeps Feyenoord perfect
• Fire rally twice to earn draw with Red Bulls
• Wiz get two in stoppage time to shock Crew
• Noonan's double leads Revs past Hoops

Saturday 15 September 2007

• 10-man Real extends TFC's record scoreless streak
• Klose strikes again as Bayern ties Schalke
• Hearts hands Rangers first defeat of season
• Aussies leave it late against Norway
• Samba Queens dance all over China
• Denmark overcomes distractions to top New Zealand
• Sinclair double leads Canada over Ghana

Friday 14 September 2007

• Chivas can clinch playoff spot with win in Colorado and help
• AEG-owned clubs to clash in Carson
• Unbeatens Bayern Munich, Schalke clash
• Farfan could make season debut vs. Vitesse
• United acquires Monteiro from Fire
• Hosts China, Brazil look to lock up berth in quarters
• Norway, Australia to battle for Group C lead
• Denmark's Group D climb must start with New Zealand
• Canada aims to rebound against Ghana
• Red Bulls look to cool Fire, improve playoff position
• U.S. Open Cup preview as Revs, Hoops square off
• Nancy hopes to stay undefeated
• Real travels to TFC looking to build for next season
• Hearts hopes to turn it around vs. first-place Rangers
• Real Madrid aim to keep perfect record against Almeria
• Juventus attempts to continue strong start against Udinese
• Tottenham faces uphill battle against Arsenal
• U.S. Open Cup preview as Revs, Hoops square off
• Goats take West lead with first Super Clasico title over L.A.
• Crew, Wiz to battle for playoff lives

Thursday 13 September 2007

• Victory over Mexico leaves Brazil all set for World Cup qualifiers
• L.A., Chivas set to battle for Super Clasico title
• Gomez leads United past RSL, into '07 playoffs
• Italy win crucial qualifier at Ukraine
• Scotland top Group B after shock win in Paris
• McLaren sings Owen's praises
• Spain join Sweden on top of Group F after easy defeat ofLatvia

Wednesday 12 September 2007

• EURO '08 Qualifiers: Owen lifts Three Lions over Russia
• Owen carries England to big win over Russia
• Chivas USA names Hunter as Leon's replacement
• Song bags late winner for China
• Canada drops opener against Norway
• Australia tops Ghana for first World Cup win
• Marta shines as Brazil cruises past New Zealand

Tuesday 11 September 2007

• Hosts open tournament with stiff test vs. Denmark
• Group C favorites Norway, Canada meet in opener
• Brazil primed for big win against New Zealand
• Opening match crucial for Ghana, Australia
• D.C. can clinch playoff berth against Real
• Offensive mentality critical to growth of MLS
• United's Emilio named player of the week

Monday 10 September 2007

• Hargreaves out, Gerrard in for EURO tilt
• McClaren faces up to his destiny
• Galindo's brace leads Chivas USA past New York
• Brazil doubles up U.S. in friendly

Sunday 09 September 2007

• Brazil doubles up U.S. in friendly
• Best U.S. team ever? If so, expect a third title
• D.C. adds to Eastern lead with win over Revs
• Bulls, Goats to stampede at The Home Depot Center
• Galaxy snap six-game losing streak
• Jaqua hat trick leads Dynamo over RSL
• Dallas, Denilson extend Toronto's woes
• France snatch useful draw at Italy
• Klose at double as Germany defeat Wales
• Crew's playoff chances singed by Fire

Saturday 08 September 2007

• England wins big as EURO '08 qualifying resumes
• England scores huge win over Israel at Wembley
• Revs, United to battle for league supremacy

Friday 07 September 2007

• Fire try to gain ground in playoff race vs. Crew
• Hoops aim to rebound from 'crap' effort against TFC
• Galaxy hope to turn tide against Rapids
• Real tries to continue winning ways in Houston
• France and Italy square off in World Cup rematch
• CEO and General Manager Leon leaving CD Chivas USA
• Zavagnin replaces Mastroeni on U.S. roster vs. Brazil
• Andell Holdings close on purchase of Chicago Fire

Thursday 06 September 2007

• Revs sign Gambia U-20 midfielder Mansally
• Toronto midfielder joins English club
• Goats fight back to earn draw with United

Wednesday 05 September 2007

• Italy still waiting for troubled Ronaldo and Adriano
• Dallas holds on in OT to reach Open Cup final
• Revs need OT to advance to Open Cup final
• United's Olsen named Player of the Week
• Fire waive Thiago to clear spot for Conde

Monday 03 September 2007

• Hoops, Revs set for U.S. Open Cup semis
• Bradley names U.S. roster for Brazil friendly

Sunday 02 September 2007

• Ronaldinho shines as Barcelona downs Bilbao
• Roma rolls past Siena
• Rapids pull even with Crew on late goal by Casey
• Zidan stuns Bayern with late equalizer
• 10-man Arsenal topples Portsmouth
• Celtic slams St Mirren
• Vitesse stays perfect behind Gommans
• Pope is divine as Real rallies to top L.A.
• Angel lifts New York over Chicago
• Johnson and Wizards pick up point in Houston
• D.C. dominates showdown with Dallas

Saturday 01 September 2007

• Newly-promoted Real Murcia moves atop La Liga
• Ibrahimovic tallies two in Inter win
• Monaco denied fifth consecutive win by Bordeaux
• Owen delivers win for Newcastle
• A tale of two penalties in Hibernian win
• Transfer flurry puts seal on record Bundesliga spending
• Duisburg downs Arminia with second-half barrage
• Western basement clash as Galaxy, RSL square off
• K.C., Houston jockey for playoff positioning

Friday 31 August 2007

• Goats' Nunez called up to Honduran national team
• Crew, Rapids battle for final spot in playoff race
• Crew sign Pacheco after placing Evans on season-ending list
• Schalke ties Leverkusen to extend unbeaten start
• Fire hope to stay hot at Giants Stadium
• Rangers hope to avoid letdown against Gretna
• Revs sign Nyassi, release Oka, Solle
• Denilson receives work visa, Saragosa's season over
• Defending champs get favorable draw
• League powers D.C., FCD meet in Frisco
• D.C.'s Perkins wins Player of the Month
• Crew's Marshall out for season
• Beckham out 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain
• PSV face tough test at Twente
• Barca tries to bounce back from scoreless opener
• Inter Milan tries to rebound from draw at Empoli
• Lyon starting to find its form
• Keane returns to Old Trafford to take on United
• Beckham admits lack of fitness behind injury

Thursday 30 August 2007

• SuperLiga Final: Pachuca outlasts Galaxy in PKs
• Argentinean trio lead RSL over Wizards
• United's Gros cleared to resume training
• MLS disciplines Zotinca, Harmse

Wednesday 29 August 2007

• Nice doubles up on lackluster Marseille
• Spanish football trying to come to terms Puerta death
• Sunderland loses captain Whitehead for six months
• Jenas extends stay with Spurs
• Everton completes signing of Yakubu
• Beckham-less L.A., Pachuca eye $1 million prize
• Beckham-less L.A., Pachuca eye $1 million prize
• K.C. tries to get back on track at Real
• Chivas tops RSL to climb into second in West

Tuesday 28 August 2007

• Liverpool advances in Champions League
• Valenciennes hands Lorient first loss
• Sevilla star dies after collapsing on field
• Solskjaer hangs up boots
• Real Madrid cancel Sporting Lisbon match after death of Puerta
• Galindo snags second Player of the Week honor
• Spain saddedened by death of Puerta

Monday 27 August 2007

• Liverpool duo Gerrard, Carragher to miss Toulouse contest
• Welcome back Juventus
• Rapid turnaround continues for Colorado
• Americans get win in last tuneup before heading to China
• Red Bulls' blunder leads to Revs' win
• Real Madrid opens with win over Atletico
• Dynamo salvage tie with Columbus
• U.S. Women top Finland in friendly
• Chivas tops RSL to climb into second in West
• Rapid turnaround continues for Colorado
• TFC sets record in loss to