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We'll go to Turin to impose ourselves, says Gamberini (Feb 29, 2008)
Fiorentina centre-back Alessandro Gamberini said Friday his team would not be overawed when they travel to Turin to face Juventus on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Argentina wake up to 'Cavegol', but competition fierce (Feb 29, 2008)
Argentina is beginning to take notice of a once-forgotten striker who, with eight goals in seven matches for French league giants Bordeaux, is hoping for a dream call-up to the national squad. . . . more . . .
Liverpool sign Mascherano on permanent deal (Feb 29, 2008)
Liverpool on Friday secured the services of Javier Mascherano on a long-term basis with the Argentinian midfielder signing a four-year contract with the club. . . . more . . .
Don't blame me for Taylor death threats, says Wenger (Feb 29, 2008)
Arsene Wenger insists he should not have to take responsibility for the death threats sent to Martin Taylor after the Birmingham defender's tackle on Eduardo. . . . more . . .
WADA and FIFA sign anti-doping accord (Feb 29, 2008)
FIFA on Friday signed an agreement with WADA that will see football's world ruling body working more closely with the World Anti Doping Agency in a bid to stamp out drugs cheats. . . . more . . .
Ferguson hits back in row over Lyon star (Feb 29, 2008)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has dismissed claims that he has attempted to unsettle the Lyon striker Karim Benzema. . . . more . . .
Croatia's Vranjes extends Bremen deal (Feb 29, 2008)
Werder Bremen's Croatian international Jurica Vranjes has extended his contract with the German side for three years to June 2011, the club said Friday. . . . more . . .
UEFA investigation into Atletico-Bolton fracas (Feb 29, 2008)
UEFA said Friday it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Atletico Madrid and Bolton Wanderers after clashes between the sides' fans during their UEFA Cup meeting on February 21. . . . more . . .
Derby desperate to beat Sunderland points low (Feb 29, 2008)
Derby boss Paul Jewell has set his players the target of avoiding the humiliation of the club finishing the season with a record low points total in the Premier League. . . . more . . .
Kaka needs more protection, pleads Milan official (Feb 29, 2008)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani re-iterated on Friday calls for players such as Kaka to be given more protection from referees. . . . more . . .
Magpies lack confidence: Owen (Feb 29, 2008)
Newcastle skipper Michael Owen has admitted that the club's confidence is low as the Magpies look to secure a first win under Kevin Keegan at home to Blackburn on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Real covet Benzema (Feb 29, 2008)
Real Madrid are interested in snapping up Lyon's French international striker Karim Benzema, even if the Spanish champions know the young talent will be difficult to prise away, Marca sports daily reported Friday. . . . more . . .
Beckham's Hong Kong game to go ahead (Feb 29, 2008)
Hong Kong's football authorities confirmed Friday that they had given the go-ahead for David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy to play in the city. . . . more . . .
Manchester United ready to hunt down Gunners, says Park (Feb 29, 2008)
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung claims that the Premier League champions are ready go full throttle in a bid to snatch top spot from Arsenal ahead of their crucial head-to-head at Old Trafford on April 2. . . . more . . .
Taylor eager for stricken Eduardo return (Feb 28, 2008)
Birmingham defender Martin Taylor said on Friday that he'll be a happy man when Arsenal striker Eduardo returns to action. . . . more . . .
Getafe eye Spanish Cup final (Feb 28, 2008)
Getafe, Spanish Cup runners-up in 2007, took a step closer to a return to the final when they defeated Racing Santander 3-1 in their semi-final first leg on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Thaksin will stand by City, promises Eriksson (Feb 28, 2008)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes owner Thaksin Shinawatra, who has returned to his native Thailand to face corruption charges, will continue to support the Premier League club. . . . more . . .
I'm close to Liverpool deal, says Mascherano (Feb 28, 2008)
Argentinian midfielder Javier Mascherano said Thursday that he is "really close" to finalising a permanent deal with Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Technical chief Peters takes temporary charge of Nigeria (Feb 28, 2008)
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has named its top technical department official James Peters to take temporary charge of the country's national team following the resignation of Berti Vogts. . . . more . . .
Carragher cautioned for assault (Feb 28, 2008)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been cautioned by police for common assault in connection with a roadside bust-up with a man earlier this week. . . . more . . .
Blatter and Platini to make Scottish Cup draw (Feb 28, 2008)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart, Michel Platini, will make the draw for the Scottish Cup semi-finals, the Scottish Football Association announced here Thursday. . . . more . . .
Pressure is never off, says Donadoni (Feb 28, 2008)
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said the pressure is always on him to succeed in the national team's top post regardless of past triumphs. . . . more . . .
UEFA hand touchline ban to Advocaat (Feb 28, 2008)
European football's governing body UEFA on Thursday handed a three-match touchline ban to Dick Advocaat, Dutch coach of Russian side Zenit St. . . . more . . .
Miller runs out of time in Sunderland (Feb 28, 2008)
Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller has been punished for poor time-keeping by being placed on the struggling Premier League club's transfer list, manager Roy Keane confirmed Thursday. . . . more . . .
Usmanov extends no takeover promise at Arsenal (Feb 28, 2008)
Alisher Usmanov, the Russian metals billionaire behind leading Arsenal shareholder Red and White Holdings, said Thursday he had no plans to launch a takeover of the English Premier League leaders within the next six months. . . . more . . .
Clemente in talks again for Iran post (Feb 28, 2008)
Spanish coach Javier Clemente is being courted a second time as Iran continue their search for a national team coach, according to press reports Thursday. . . . more . . .
United lure stopped Ferguson going abroad (Feb 28, 2008)
Alex Ferguson has revealed how only the special pull of Manchester United prevented him from managing a club abroad. . . . more . . .
Arrests and violence at Munich derby (Feb 28, 2008)
Bayern Munich's dramatic German Cup quarter-final win over bitter rivals 1860 Munich was marred by 12 arrests, with four fans taken into police custody and two people injured. . . . more . . .
Ireland set for Colombia friendly (Feb 28, 2008)
The Republic of Ireland will face Colombia in a friendly at English Premier League Fulham's Craven Cottage ground on May 29, the Football Associaction of Ireland has announced The game will be new manager Giovanni Trapattoni's second in charge and will conclude what officials hope will be an "intensive" period of preparation in the run-up to the Republic's 2010 World Cup qualifying programme. . . . more . . .
Platini increases pressure on co-hosts of Euro 2012 (Feb 28, 2008)
UEFA president Michel Platini admitted Thursday he has been forced to tell the joint hosts of the 2012 European Championships to speed up their preparations for the event. . . . more . . .
Strachan admits he's powerless to fix blundering Celtic (Feb 28, 2008)
Gordon Strachan has admitted he is desperate to stop Celtic's blundering performances before they wreck their Scottish Premier League title ambitions. . . . more . . .
Mancini joyful at lucky Roma football draw (Feb 28, 2008)
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini couldn't contain his joy after his side scraped a 1-1 home draw against AS Roma to maintain their nine-point lead at the top of Serie A. . . . more . . .
Xavi's late show saves Barcelona (Feb 27, 2008)
A goal well into injury-time by Xavi gave Barcelona a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia in their Spanish Cup semi-final first leg clash here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Lens eye PSG after coming through nine goal thriller (Feb 27, 2008)
Lens will face fellow relegation candidates Paris Saint Germain in the French League Cup final after they won an astonishing semi-final 5-4 over Le Mans on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Boro scrape into last eight of FA Cup (Feb 27, 2008)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admitted his side had enjoyed a huge slice of luck after a freakish extra-time winner sent them into the last eight of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Sheffield United. . . . more . . .
Dramatic Ribery penalty puts Bayern in cup's last four (Feb 27, 2008)
French midfielder Franck Ribery booked Bayern Munich's place in the last four of the German Cup with a dramatic penalty in the 122nd minute of their quarter-final win over neighbours 1860 Munich. . . . more . . .
Riquelme surpasses Maradona in Boca fans hearts (Feb 27, 2008)
Fallen Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona suffered another blow to his prestige on Wednesday when it was revealed that playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme was leading him convincingly in a poll of Boca Junior fans. . . . more . . .
Unconvincing Celtic stay in title race as Rangers hammer Hearts (Feb 27, 2008)
Celtic struggled to a 2-1 win at home to Inverness Caledonian Thistle to cling onto the tails of Scottish Premier League leaders Rangers on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Zanetti saves Inter's unbeaten start (Feb 27, 2008)
Inter Milan's Argentine captain Javier Zanetti saved the champions and league leaders' unbeaten start to the season as he rifled home a stunning late volley to earn a 1-1 draw against AS Roma on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Gerrard voices Reds pain over League flop (Feb 27, 2008)
Not even a sixth European Cup will make up for the disappointment of Liverpool's failure to mount a serious challenge in this season's Premier League title race, Reds captain Steven Gerrard has admitted. . . . more . . .
Injured Eduardo leaves hospital (Feb 27, 2008)
Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva has been released from hospital following the broken leg he suffered in a tackle last weekend, the English Premier League side said Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Miller on his way out of Sunderland (Feb 27, 2008)
Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller has been told he can leave the English Premier League strugglers. . . . more . . .
Gomez escapes ban but fined for insulting opponent (Feb 27, 2008)
Germany striker Mario Gomez escaped a ban but has been hit with an 8,000-euro fine (12,000 US dollars) for insulting Karlsruhe defender Maik Franz after a Bundesliga match on the weekend. . . . more . . .
Billionaire Arsenal owner funds Russian team (Feb 27, 2008)
A company controlled by the Russian billionaire who partly owns English Premier League side Arsenal will sponsor Russian team team Dynamo Moscow, Dynamo's web site announced Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Judge set to decide on Leeds points deduction (Feb 27, 2008)
The fate of Leeds United's appeal against a 15-point penalty imposed over the club's handling of its bankruptcy last year looks set to be placed in the hands of a senior judge. . . . more . . .
No repeat spending spree for Bayern says Rummenigge (Feb 27, 2008)
Bayern Munich's bosses have ruled out any repeat of last summer's massive spending spree, despite the high-profile arrival of coach Jurgen Klinsmann this July. . . . more . . .
Beckham racing to be fit for 100th England football cap (Feb 27, 2008)
David Beckham, who is just one match away from winning his coveted 100th England cap, admitted Wednesday he has his work cut out to be fit enough to play for his country again. . . . more . . .
Grant faces first big crisis as Terry spat confirmed (Feb 27, 2008)
British bookmakers on Wednesday slashed the odds on Chelsea boss Avram Grant becoming the next Premier League manager to leave his job as his assistant Henk ten Cate confirmed reports of a training ground bust-up with captain John Terry. . . . more . . .
Germany to name Euro 2008 squad on May 16 (Feb 27, 2008)
German coach Joachim Loew will name his 23-man squad for this June's Euro 2008 championships on May 16, according to the German Football Federation (DFB). . . . more . . .
Beckham's Hong Kong game up in the air (Feb 27, 2008)
Hong Kong's legion of David Beckham fans may be in for a disappointment after the city's football authorities said Wednesday they had not given approval for the star and his club to play here. . . . more . . .
Top scorer Griffiths wins Australian player award (Feb 27, 2008)
Newcastle Jets striker Joel Griffiths was named player of the year in Australia's A-League Wednesday, adding to his Grand Final winners medal and the league's Golden Boot award. . . . more . . .
Beckham racing to be fit for 100th England football cap (Feb 27, 2008)
David Beckham, who is just one match away from winning his coveted 100th England cap, admitted Wednesday he has his work cut out to be fit enough to play for his country again. . . . more . . .
Opposition stalls plans for global English Premier League (Feb 27, 2008)
Opponents of the English Premier League's global expansion plans have won a major victory in their fight to prevent regular season matches being played in cities around the world. . . . more . . .
Football PSG squeeze through despite another Landreau howler (Feb 26, 2008)
Paris Saint Germain gained a much needed morale boost to their traumatic season here on Tuesday when they reached the League Cup final thanks to a 3-2 victory over Auxerre. . . . more . . .
Boro furious as Aliadiere ban extended (Feb 26, 2008)
Middlesbrough reacted angrily after striker Jeremie Aliadiere's appeal against his sending off at Liverpool was dismissed by a disciplinary panel on Tuesday as "frivolous". . . . more . . .
Nedved off as Juventus are held in derby (Feb 26, 2008)
Juventus' battle to take second place in Serie A suffered a fresh blow on Tuesday as they were held 0-0 in the Turin derby by Torino and had former Czech international midfielder Pavel Nedved sent-off. . . . more . . .
Doubt hangs over Slomka's Schalke future (Feb 26, 2008)
After two consecutive Bundesliga defeats, Schalke 04 coach Mirko Slomka is under pressure despite having led his side to the brink of a Champions League quarter-final berth. . . . more . . .
Gutted Veh under pressure as Stuttgart suffer Cup shock (Feb 26, 2008)
VfB Stuttgart coach Armin Veh admitted he was gutted after his side crashed out of the German Cup at the hands of second-division strugglers Carl Zeiss Jena on penalties. . . . more . . .
Strachan's ban cut in half (Feb 26, 2008)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan saw his four-match touchline ban for a row with a steward at Aberdeen halved on appeal here on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Motherwell sign Malcolm (Feb 26, 2008)
Scottish Premier League surprise package Motherwell announced the signature of former Rangers defender Bob Malcolm on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Materazzi senior keen on Iran post (Feb 26, 2008)
Italian coach Giuseppe Materazzi said on Tuesday he had been approached by the Iranian Football Federation about taking the national coaching post and added he would be keen to do so. . . . more . . .
Liverpool co-owner Hicks insists he's not selling-up (Feb 26, 2008)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insisted here on Tuesday he was not planning to sell his stake in the club after reports in the British press said the American had been in talks with Dubai Investment Capital (DIC) about a takeover at Anfield. . . . more . . .
Spalletti calls on Roma to speak up in 'match of truth' (Feb 26, 2008)
AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has called on his players to prove their status as realistic contenders for the Italian league title when they face Inter Milan on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
EPL puts plans for overseas matches on hold (Feb 26, 2008)
The English Premier League on Tuesday put plans to take matches around the world on hold, admitting they needed more time to develop a proposal that has provoked fierce opposition among fans and football authorities. . . . more . . .
Premier League puts plans for overseas matches on hold (Feb 26, 2008)
The English Premier League on Tuesday put plans to stage matches overseas on hold, admitting they needed more time to develop a plan that has provoked fierce opposition among fans and football authorities. . . . more . . .
Kaka career in danger from constant fouls: AC Milan (Feb 26, 2008)
AC Milan have complained that Brazilian playmaker Kaka's career is in danger as he is being targeted by opposing teams for what appears to be a strategy to foul him. . . . more . . .
Germany coach has sympathy for bad-boys Diego and Gomez (Feb 26, 2008)
Germany head coach Joachim Loew says he has some sympathy for Bundesliga bad-boys Mario Gomez and Diego after two of the league's stars landed in hot water for separate outbursts last weekend. . . . more . . .
French sports minister wants life bans for players who attack refs (Feb 26, 2008)
Footballers who attack referees should be banned for life, French Minister for Sport Bernard Laporte said Tuesday in reaction to a violent incident at a game in French Guiana on the weekend. . . . more . . .
Everton close in on Champions League spot (Feb 26, 2008)
Phil Jagielka believes a convincing defeat of Manchester City was evidence that Everton have what it takes to pip Liverpool in the battle for the final Champions League qualifying spot. . . . more . . .
Beckham to play exhibition game in Hong Kong (Feb 26, 2008)
David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy will play an exhibition match March 9 against Hong Kong Union at Hong Kong Stadium, the Major League Soccer club announced Monday. . . . more . . .
Everton close in on Champions League spot (Feb 25, 2008)
Everton piled the pressure on to Liverpool in the battle for next season's final Champions League spot with a convincing 2-0 win over Manchester City here on Monday. . . . more . . .
Kaka fighting to be fit for Arsenal Champions League clash (Feb 25, 2008)
AC Milan's world player of the year Kaka said on Monday he was hoping to be fit for the Champions League second round second leg match with English Premiership leaders Arsenal on March 4. . . . more . . .
Arsenal expect Eduardo to recover this year (Feb 25, 2008)
Arsenal said on Monday they expect Eduardo da Silva to make a full recovery from his horrendous broken leg this year, as it was revealed the player who caused the injury has received death threats. . . . more . . .
Nigeria football bosses to name Vogts' replacement Thursday (Feb 25, 2008)
The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) will on Thursday name a replacement for German coach Berti Vogts, who quit his post after the team's disappointing display at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this month in Ghana. . . . more . . .
Hughes in no hurry to extend McCarthy football deal (Feb 25, 2008)
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes insists he feels under no pressure to sort out a contract extension for South African striker Benni McCarthy. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid coach Schuster regrets under-rating Getafe (Feb 25, 2008)
Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster should have known better, after all he was the coach at Getafe last season, but he paid the price for not taking his old club seriously on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Frustrated Coppell to make soccer chop and change (Feb 25, 2008)
Reading boss Steve Coppell admits he'll be forced to make wholesale changes if his struggling team are to salvage their Premier League status. . . . more . . .
I can't remember horror injury impact, says Eduardo (Feb 25, 2008)
Arsenal striker Eduardo said Sunday the memory of the horror tackle which left him with a broken leg and ruled him out of Euro 2008 was just a blur. . . . more . . .
Stalemate for high-flying Bordeaux and Marseille (Feb 24, 2008)
High-flying Bordeaux slipped up in their bid to overhaul champions' Lyon, being held to a goalless draw at home by Lille in French league action on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Real's shock defeat opens up Spanish title race (Feb 24, 2008)
Spanish leaders Real Madrid saw their advantage over bitter rivals Barcelona slashed to just two points in La Liga after they were surprisingly beaten 1-0 at home in bizarre fashion by Getafe on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Japanese squad captures Pan-Pacific crown (Feb 24, 2008)
Brazilian striker Bare scored four goals as Gamba Osaka won the inaugural Pan Pacific Championship football crown with a 6-1 victory over Major League Soccer champion Houston Dynamo. . . . more . . .
Last-gasp Inzaghi sends Milan fourth (Feb 24, 2008)
Filippo Inzaghi pounced to head home an injury-time winner as AC Milan beat Palermo 2-1 at the San Siro to move up to fourth in Serie A on Sunday. The European champions came into the match on the back of three successive draws but substitute 'Superpippo' stooped to head home French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff's cross after he was left alone six yards out by Palermo's sleepy defence. . . . more . . .
Van Bommel off as Ze Roberto equaliser saves Bayern (Feb 24, 2008)
Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto scored a second-half equaliser as ten-man Bayern Munich came from behind to draw 1-1 with Hamburg on Sunday and open a four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. . . . more . . .
Gers see off Gretna to maintain SPL lead (Feb 24, 2008)
Rangers maintained their four point advantage at the top of the Scottish Premier League with a 4-2 victory at home to bottom of the table Gretna - to hand manager Walter Smith the perfect 60th birthday gift. . . . more . . .
Woodgate puts Tottenham back in the big time (Feb 24, 2008)
Jonathan Woodgate's extra-time header settled a pulsating League Cup final on Sunday as Tottenham came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and claim their first trophy in nine years. . . . more . . .
McCarthy double sets up Rovers triumph (Feb 24, 2008)
South African international Benni McCarthy scored two penalties as Blackburn Rovers eased to a 4-1 Premier League win over neighbours Bolton on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Crespo maintains Inter's unbeaten run (Feb 24, 2008)
Hernan Crespo saved Inter Milan's unbeaten start to the season by scoring a header 19 minutes from time to salvage a 1-1 draw for the leaders at Sampdoria on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Juventus cry foul over refereeing 'conspiracy' (Feb 24, 2008)
Juventus have hit out at the Italian league and federation after a controversial late penalty handed them a 2-1 defeat at Reggina and hit their hopes of overhauling Roma in second place in Serie A. . . . more . . .
Japan beat hosts to take women's championship (Feb 24, 2008)
Shinobu Ohno scored twice as Japan beat China 3-0 to win the East Asian women's championship Sunday, as a big boost to their preparations for the Beijing Olympics in August. . . . more . . .
Grant gets tough as Chelsea bid to retain League Cup (Feb 24, 2008)
Avram Grant will never hog the headlines like Jose Mourinho, but the Chelsea manager is developing a ruthless streak to match his predecessor and it could prove the decisive factor in Sunday's League Cup final against Tottenham. . . . more . . .
North Korea beat South Korea 4-0 (Feb 24, 2008)
Kim Yong-Ae struck twice as Asia number one North Korea overwhelmed South Korea 4-0 for their first win on the final day of the East Asian women's championship Sunday. . . . more . . .
Government backs Australia's bid for 2018 FIFA World Cup (Feb 24, 2008)
The Australian Government said Sunday it will formally support the country's bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd leading the tilt for football's premier event. . . . more . . .
Football: Wenger fury as Eduardo fights to save career after horror injury (Feb 24, 2008)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could not contain his anger at Birmingham's Martin Taylor after the defender's horror tackle left Eduardo fighting to save his career. . . . more . . .
Benitez warns hat-trick hero Torres to expect more rotation (Feb 24, 2008)
Rafa Benitez admitted that he is still prepared to rest Fernando Torres despite seeing the Spanish striker rescue Liverpool with a hat-trick in Saturday's 3-2 win against Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
United add to Gunners agony by closing gap at the football Premier League top (Feb 24, 2008)
Manchester United have cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League back to three points after a Saturday filled with pain for the Gunners. . . . more . . .
Juventus stunned by last-minute defeat (Feb 23, 2008)
A controversial penalty in the third minute of injury time gave relegation-threatened Reggina a shock 2-1 win over Juventus on Saturday and dented the Turin giants' push for a Champions League place. . . . more . . .
Fred double pulls Lyon clear (Feb 23, 2008)
A brace from Brazilian striker Fred kept Lyon's push for a seventh straight domestic title on track Saturday with a 2-0 win at home to bottom-of-the-table Metz. . . . more . . .
Five-star Sevilla hammer Real Zaragoza (Feb 23, 2008)
Two early goals from the Spanish first division's leading scorer Luis Fabiano put Champions League contenders Sevilla on their way to a 5-0 thrashing of a hapless Real Zaragoza on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Chermiti is hero and villain as Etoile triumph (Feb 23, 2008)
Wonderboy Amine Chermiti scored twice but was then sent off as Etoile Sahel edged fellow Tunisian club CS Sfaxien 2-1 to lift the African Super Cup Saturday. . . . more . . .
Everton want South African star Pienaar to stay (Feb 23, 2008)
Premier League high flyers Everton want South African midfielder Steven Pienaar to stay at Goodison Park. . . . more . . .
United add to Gunners agony by closing gap at the top (Feb 23, 2008)
Manchester United have cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League back to three points after a Saturday filled with pain for the Gunners. . . . more . . .
Hammer blow to Fulham survival chances (Feb 23, 2008)
Fulham's chances of retaining their Premier League status suffered a cruel late blow on Saturday when substitute Nolberto Solano's 87th-minute strike gave West Ham a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage. . . . more . . .
Wigan ruin Jewell's return (Feb 23, 2008)
Wigan earned a lifeline in their fight for Premier League survival as goals from Paul Scharner and Antonio Valencia clinched a 2-0 win over Derby on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Torres lifts Reds back into top four (Feb 23, 2008)
Fernando Torres claimed his first Premiership hat-trick for Liverpool as Rafa Benitez's team fought from a goal down to claim a 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough that lifts them back into the top four. . . . more . . .
Defoe helps James mark 500th Premier League appearance (Feb 23, 2008)
Portsmouth keeper David James's 500th Premier League appearance was marked in fitting fashion when his side carved out a 1-0 win against Sunderland at Fratton Park on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Ancelotti assured of job next season (Feb 23, 2008)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani insisted Saturday that coach Carlo Ancelotti was guaranteed his job with the European champions next season despite reports linking Marcello Lippi with the post. . . . more . . .
Bremen's Diego regrets costly red card (Feb 23, 2008)
Werder Bremen midfielder Diego admits he lost his head as his red card led to his side losing 1-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to give Bundesliga leaders Bayern the chance to open a six-point gap. . . . more . . .
Taylor should never play again, fumes Arsenal boss (Feb 23, 2008)
Arsene Wenger insisted Martin Taylor should never be allowed to play football again after the Birmingham defender's foul left Eduardo with an horrific leg injury. . . . more . . .
McFadden makes Arsenal pay the penalty (Feb 23, 2008)
James McFadden's injury-time penalty secured a vital point for ten-man Birmingham City in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal that could have done serious damage to the Gunners' bid to reclaim the Premier League title. . . . more . . .
Eduardo suffers horrific injury (Feb 23, 2008)
Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva was taken to hospital after suffering an horrific injury in Saturday's Premier League match at Birmingham. . . . more . . .
Hughes weighs up Fortune move (Feb 23, 2008)
South African midfielder Quinton Fortune is hoping to earn a contract with Blackburn after being asked to extend his trial with the Premier League club. . . . more . . .
South Korea win second East Asian cup (Feb 23, 2008)
South Korea clinched their second East Asian championship here Saturday as they fought out a 1-1 draw with Asia's number-ones Japan, giving a boost to their World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Fergie keeps faith with Man Utd's old timers (Feb 23, 2008)
Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes have been handed a vote of confidence by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as the club's bright young talents begin to heap pressure on the two Old Trafford legends. . . . more . . .
Carragher expects Liverpool to kick on from Inter triumph (Feb 23, 2008)
Jamie Carragher has told his Liverpool team-mates to carry their Champions League form into the Premier League as they prepare to face Middlesbrough on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Wenger aims to avoid repeat of Arsenal collapse (Feb 23, 2008)
Arsene Wenger is not the sort of man to wallow in past misfortunes, but even the determinedly progressive Arsenal manager must be shifting uneasily as his season begins to adopt an ominously familiar pattern. . . . more . . .
China fined as Japan protest 'dangerous' play (Feb 23, 2008)
China were fined 4,500 dollars on Saturday for picking up excessive yellow cards at the East Asian football championships as Japan formally protested against the hosts' "dangerous" play. . . . more . . .
Ghana hand Le Roy new deal - agent (Feb 22, 2008)
Claude Le Roy, who took Ghana to third place at the African Nations Cup, was handed a new contract on Friday with the task of leading the Black Stars to the 2010 World Cup finals. . . . more . . .
Van Basten to take charge of Ajax (Feb 22, 2008)
Marco Van Basten will leave his job as Dutch national team coach after Euro 2008 and take charge of Ajax, the club announced on Friday. . . . more . . .
Wenger - Premier League plans are dead (Feb 22, 2008)
Arsene Wenger fears Premier League plans to play a round of fixtures in cities across the world have been killed off by the negative response to the proposals. . . . more . . .
Liberian midfielder Doe dropped by MLS Bulls (Feb 22, 2008)
Liberian midfielder Francis Doe was released by the New York Red Bulls on Friday, two weeks after the Major League Soccer club signed him for the season. . . . more . . .
Klinsmann determined to keep Podolski at Bayern (Feb 22, 2008)
Jurgen Klinsmann is determined to prevent highly-rated German international striker Lukas Podolski from being tempted away from Bayern Munich when he takes charge at the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Giggs eyes coaching role at United (Feb 22, 2008)
Ryan Giggs could be set for a future role on Manchester United's backroom staff after Sir Alex Ferguson welcomed his decision to do a UEFA coaching course. . . . more . . .
Keegan vows to help troubled Gascoigne (Feb 22, 2008)
Kevin Keegan has promised troubled former Newcastle star Paul Gascoigne that his club will do everything they can to help get his life back on track. . . . more . . .
Nike to supply France football team from 2011-18 (Feb 22, 2008)
US sportswear giant Nike has won the contract to supply the France international football team from 2011-18 at a cost of 42.6 million euros a year, the French football federation announced Friday. . . . more . . .
We won't sign Ronaldinho says Chelsea chairman (Feb 22, 2008)
Chelsea won't try to sign Barcelona star Ronaldinho at the end of the season according to the Premier League club's chairman. . . . more . . .
No more mistakes, Ferguson warns United (Feb 22, 2008)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Manchester United cannot afford any more slip-ups between now and the end of the season if they are to retain the Premier League title. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo focused on physio not resumption of football career (Feb 22, 2008)
Three-time former world footballer of the year Ronaldo has shelved thoughts about playing again and is focused on the lengthy and testing physiotherapy sessions needed to recuperate his injured left knee. . . . more . . .
Mort rubbishes takeover talk (Feb 22, 2008)
Newcastle chairman Chris Mort insists the Premier League club is not for sale despite reported interest from a consortium led by Alan Shearer and a Dubai investment group. . . . more . . .
Capello wants England stars to adapt to his demands (Feb 22, 2008)
Fabio Capello has warned England's stars they must adapt to his tactical demands if they want to succeed with the national team. . . . more . . .
Wenger to stay for eight more years says Arsenal director (Feb 22, 2008)
Arsene Wenger will stay at Arsenal for at least another eight years, according to the club's managing director Keith Edelman. . . . more . . .
Fergie fumes at agents' influence over stars (Feb 22, 2008)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wes Brown's decision to reject Manchester United's new contract offer is typical of the way top players let agents run their lives. . . . more . . .
Bolton demand probe into police handling of fans (Feb 22, 2008)
Bolton have complained to European football's governing body, UEFA, at what they dubbed was the heavyhanded policing of its fans in Madrid. . . . more . . .
Birmingham saga continues as Yeung nominates aide to club's board (Feb 22, 2008)
Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung has nominated his chief aide for election to the Birmingham City board in the latest twist to the protracted power struggle at the Premier League club, his company said Friday. . . . more . . .
Bolton blunt Atletico to reach last 16 (Feb 21, 2008)
English Premier League strugglers Bolton claimed a 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid for a 1-0 aggregate victory and a place in the UEFA Cup last 16 on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Yakubu hat-trick seals Everton stroll (Feb 21, 2008)
Nigerian international Ayegbeni Yakubu became only the third Everton player to hit a European hat-trick as the Merseysiders crushed Brann Bergen 6-1 in the UEFA Cup last 32 on Thursday. . . . more . . .
O'Hara's debut goal helps Spurs into UEFA Cup last 16 (Feb 21, 2008)
Tottenham received the perfect confidence booster ahead of Sunday's trip to Wembley when a debut goal from Jamie O'Hara fired Juande Ramos' side past Slavia Prague and into the UEFA Cup last 16. . . . more . . .
Novo's late strike sends Rangers through (Feb 21, 2008)
Nacho Novo made up for missing a hatful of chances in the first leg to score a late goal in Rangers' 1-1 draw at Panathinaikos to secure a place in the UEFA Cup last 16 on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Hitzfeld happy as Bayern crush Aberdeen (Feb 21, 2008)
Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld admitted he was happy to make full use of his squad as his side eased their way into the UEFA Cup's last 16 with a 5-1 win over Aberdeen here Thursday. . . . more . . .
Raul anticipating Euro 2008 shut out (Feb 21, 2008)
Real Madrid striker Raul Gonzalez said Thursday he was aware that Spain coach Luis Aragones would likely leave him out of the national squad for Euro 2008. . . . more . . .
Chelsea reveal losses of 74 million pounds (Feb 21, 2008)
Chelsea's financial results show the Premier League club lost 74.8 million pounds for the year before June 2007. . . . more . . .
Moratti maintains Champions League faith (Feb 21, 2008)
Inter Milan supremo Massimo Moratti insisted he still believed his team can reach the Champions League quarter-finals despite suffering a 2-0 second round first leg defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
English FA unimpressed by Premier League's global plan (Feb 21, 2008)
Plans to stage a round of Premier League fixtures in cities across the world suffered another blow on Thursday when the English Football Association said the proposal is "unsustainable" in its current format. . . . more . . .
Benitez admits tactics a tougher nut in Premier League (Feb 21, 2008)
Rafael Benitez has admitted it is easier to find success as a manager with Liverpool in the Champions League than in the Premier League. . . . more . . .
United await UEFA report after Ronaldo laser pen incident (Feb 21, 2008)
Manchester United are waiting on a UEFA match report to determine what action can be taken against Lyon after Cristiano Ronaldo was targeted with a laser pen during Wednesday's Champions League game. . . . more . . .
Japan slam China's rough tactics in football clash (Feb 21, 2008)
Japan's chief delegate on Thursday said he was considering filing a protest against China over "dangerous acts" during their East Asian championships clash here. . . . more . . .
Arsenal's Adebayor shrugs off Milan miss (Feb 21, 2008)
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is determined to make up for his crucial miss against AC Milan by scoring the goal that sends his side into the Champions League quarter-finals. . . . more . . .
Former England star 'Gazza' sectioned under mental health act (Feb 21, 2008)
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been arrested and sectioned under the Mental Health Act, police said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Cahill backs Premier League's global expansion (Feb 21, 2008)
Australia midfielder Tim Cahill has backed the Premier League's plans to play a round of fixtures at cities across the world. . . . more . . .
Bench boost keeps United dream alive (Feb 21, 2008)
More than a game of two halves, it proved a game of two benches in Lyon on Wednesday, with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson ringing the changes to conjure a vital draw which left the 1999 winners' Champions League dreams alive. . . . more . . .
Celtic crash to brilliant Barcelona (Feb 20, 2008)
Celtic crashed to a 3-2 defeat at home after a brilliant Barcelona display swept them away in a five goal Champions League thriller on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Lyon stunned as Tevez rescues United (Feb 20, 2008)
Carlos Tevez rescued a 1-1 draw for Manchester United on Wednesday in their Champions League second round first leg match, levelling Karim Benzema's opener right at the death. . . . more . . .
Super sub Senturk on song for Fenerbahce (Feb 20, 2008)
Substitute Semih Senturk's late strike lifted Fenerbahce to a 3-2 win in their Champions League second round first leg tie against Sevilla here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Milan's aging maestros frustrate Arsenal (Feb 20, 2008)
Arsenal will have to do it the hard way if they are to advance in the Champions League after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by AC Milan in Wednesday's last 16 first leg. . . . more . . .
Cruyff called in to revive Ajax (Feb 20, 2008)
Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff has been given the job of reviving the fortunes of his home club Ajax. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo out by Friday: Paris clinic (Feb 20, 2008)
Medical staff in Paris say three-time former world footballer of the year Ronaldo should be able to leave the clinic which operated on his left knee by the end of the week. . . . more . . .
