•   FIFA.COM

    SA claim the Mandela Challenge
    South Africa rising star, Teko Modise's great performance led South Africa to a 3-2 victory over Cameroon 3-2 in the Nelson Mandela Challenge in Rustenburg...
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:05 EST
    Japan derail lacklustre Qatar
    Qatar's chances of clinching an automatic spot in South Africa took a nosedive when they were outclassed 3-0 by a rejuvenated Japan....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:05 EST
    Fiji get the best of Kiwis
    New Zealand lost their 100 per cent record in Oceania qualifying after a shock 2-0 defeat to Fiji, but have still made it through to the next stage....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:05 EST
    Bafana end '08 on a high
    South Africa claimed a fourth consecutive international victory by edging Cameroon 3-2 in a Nelson Mandela Challenge thriller....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:04 EST
    Korea late show beats Saudis
    Korea Republic beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 with two goals in the last 15 minutes to ensure the Red Devils move atop Asian qualifying Group Two....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:30:01 EST
    UAE hold Iran in qualifying
    Group co-leaders Iran's plans of getting full points against hosts UAE were dashed when they were held to a 1-1 draw in their section....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:30:01 EST
    Chikwelu inspires Nigeria win
    Nigeria saw off a brave fight by NewZealand to win out 3-2 in their Chile 2008 opener in Coquimbo. Rita Chikwelu was the hero for the Africans....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:10:02 EST
    Favourites strengthen their grip
    There was little in the way of surprises in Asia as Australia, Japan and Korea Republic defeated Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia respectively....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:50:01 EST
    USA start in style
    USA, U-20 champions from 2002, began their Chile 2008 campaign in style, firing a warning to the competition with a 3-0 hiding of France....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:50:01 EST
    Big wins for big three
    Australia, Japan and Korea Republic all claimed maximum points from Wednesday's qualifiers against Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 14:50:07 EST
    A vibrant ball for the rainbow nation
    Adidas presented the official match ball for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup at an electrifying match between South Africa and Cameroon....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:30:02 EST
    Woodwork denies China win
    Argentina held on for a goalless draw against China, who hit the bar twice, in the first match of Chile 2008 at the Nelson Oyarzun Stadium....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:30:02 EST
    LIVE: Socceroos leave it late
    Australia were grateful to Marco Bresciano's goal in the fourth minute of added time at the end of the second half as they defeated Bahrain 1-0....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:10:03 EST
    QPR hand reins to Paulo Sousa
    Former Portugal midfielder and two-time UEFA Champions League winner, Paulo Sousa, has been named the new manager of Queens Park Rangers....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:50:02 EST
    Venezuela stun the Centenario
    In early 2004, Montevideo's Estadio Centenario hosted what many consider to be the most catastrophic night in the history of Uruguayan football....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:02 EST
    Better late than never for Savidan
    France coach Raymond Domenech has acquired a reputation for being a bit of a gambler and the call-up of 30-year-old Steve Savidan is just that....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:02 EST
    Young Leopards with all to play for
    Congo DR coach Poly Bonghanya is in an optimistic mood ahead of his side's opening game here at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Chile 2008....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:02 EST
    Chile's moment of truth
    The stage has been set and Las Rojitas are ready for the 90 minutes that they have been waiting for so long....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 09:50:01 EST
    Will Al Ahly rule the world?
    Al Ahly are full of confidence after conquering Africa for a record sixth time, but will they win the FIFA Club World Cup at the third time of asking?...
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:10:01 EST
    FIFA Club – The Next Generation
    Goodbye Fan Fest, hello FIFA Club! FIFA.com is on the verge of unveiling an upgraded virtual clubhouse for our football crazy community....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 07:50:02 EST


  •   UEFA.COM

    Captain Terry heads England to victory
    Germany 1-2 EnglandJohn Terry's powerful header six minutes from time earned Fabio Capello's England side a fifth successive victory in an entertaining friendly in Berlin....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:10 EST
    Maxi winner gets Maradona off the mark
    Scotland 0-1 ArgentinaDiego Maradona's first match in charge of the Albicelestes ended in success thanks to midfielder Maxi Rodríguez's early strike at Hampden Park....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:10 EST
    Miloševic parting shots resound in Belgrade
    Savo Miloševic ended his international career in dramatic style with two goals and two missed penalties as Serbia beat Bulgaria 6-1 and second-half strikes helped Romania turn defeat into victory against Georgia....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:09 EST
    Pyunik deny Ararat to make it eight straight
    They were pushed right to the brink, but FC Pyunik have won their eighth consecutive Armenian title after defeating FC Ararat Yerevan 2-1 following extra time in the championship play-off match....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:30:07 EST
    Age no barrier for AIK and Jildefalk
    Patric Jildefalk is unconcerned that many of his players are older than him after being named as coach of AIK Solna's women's team at 22, saying his side "could see that I although I'm young, I also have drive and ambition"....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:50:09 EST
    First-half salvo secures Serbia victory
    Israel 2-3 SerbiaNemanja Matic scored twice as Serbia began their build-up to the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with a narrow victory in Tel Aviv....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:30:10 EST
    Knee strife continues for De Jong
    Hamburger SV midfield player Nigel de Jong does not expect to play again until late January after tearing ligaments in his left knee as he returned to training having overcome an identical injury....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:10:07 EST
    Group 5 for holders Italy
    Holders Italy were paired with the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania in the second qualifying round draw, while 20 other teams also learned their opponents....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 09:50:08 EST
    Curtain to fall on international year
    International football takes centre stage for the last time in 2008 this evening, with a FIFA World Cup qualifier featuring the Czech Republic on the menu and a number of fascinating friendly ties creating a buzz....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 09:10:08 EST
    Injuries mount for CFR Cluj
    A day after announcing that striker Didi would be sidelined for six months following a knee operation, CFR 1907 Cluj have learned that right-back Tony will sit out the rest of the year with a similar injury....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:50:08 EST
    Injury blow slows Modric progress
    Tottenham Hotspur FC are likely to be without midfielder Luka Modric for their UEFA Cup Group D game at NEC Nijmegen on 27 November after an MRI scan confirmed he is suffering from a partially torn groin muscle....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:50:08 EST
    Nowhere to hide for holders
    The draw for UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2009™ pitted champions Germany against 2005 runners-up Norway as the countdown begins to the finals in Finland....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:10:07 EST
    Champions Magazine
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    Date: 19 Nov 2008 07:50:07 EST
    Holders Italy drawn in Group 5
    Holders Italy were paired with the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania in the second qualifying round draw, while 20 other teams also learned their opponents....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 07:50:07 EST
    Club doctors to the fore at forum
    The crucial role taken by club doctors in football prompted UEFA to organise the inaugural UEFA Elite Club Medical Forum in Nyon this week....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 06:50:12 EST
    Austria and Turkey combat racism
    The national teams of Austria and Turkey will show support for European football's anti-racism campaign at tonight's friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 06:30:12 EST
    Pavlov's dogged Vorskla thrive in Ukraine
    Coach Mykola Pavlov has upset the established order in Ukraine by guiding modest FC Vorskla Poltava into contention for a top-three finish, but the 54-year-old remains unimpressed by his burgeoning reputation....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 06:30:12 EST
    Holders Italy in Group 5
    Holders Italy were paired with the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania in the second qualifying round draw, while 20 other teams also learned their opponents....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 05:50:10 EST
    Mikhalik extends Dynamo deal
    FC Dynamo Kyiv received a boost ahead of the trip to Arsenal FC in Group G when Ukraine defender Taras Mikhalik signed a five-year contract extension, committing himself to the club until the end of 2013....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 05:30:22 EST
    Luxembourg celebrate centenary in style
    With victory against Switzerland fresh in the memory the Luxembourg Football Association will mark its centenary on 22 November, with Jeff Strasser saying it remains "a great honour" to play for the Grand Duchy....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 05:10:13 EST

  •   SKYSPORTS.COM

    Terry leads Capello charge
    A late John Terry header ensured England continued their resurgence under Fabio Capello with a 2-1 victory over Germany ....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:13 EST
    Maradona makes winning start
    Diego Maradona enjoyed a winning start as Argentina coach after seeing his side overcome Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:13 EST
    Hungary stroll to win
    Hungary ran out deserved winners at Windsor Park as second-half goals sealed a friendly win over Northern Ireland....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:13 EST
    Czechs see off San Marino
    Czech Republic moved into second spot in Group Three after a 3-0 win over San Marino....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:12 EST
    Larsson coy on Feyenoord return
    Henrik Larsson claims Feyenoord are interested in bringing him back to De Kuip....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:30:08 EST
    Dragons slay Danes
    Craig Bellamy's solitary strike was enough to hand Wales a 1-0 win against Denmark on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:10:11 EST
    Hammers deny fire sale claims
    West Ham have assured boss Gianfranco Zola he will not have to sell his top stars in January....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:50:12 EST
    Enrique plans Magpies stay
    Jose Enrique wants to stay at Newcastle even though the club has plans to sell him....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:10:14 EST
    Milner reveals Euro vision
    James Milner admits Aston Villa face a tough test if they are to secure Champions League football....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 14:50:32 EST
    Stearman makes Pearce impact
    Stuart Pearce reckons Richard Stearman could make his squad for the European Under-21 Championships....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:50:14 EST
    Asian World Cup qualifying round-up
    Australia left it late to beat Bahrain 1-0 in their World Cup qualifier....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:30:12 EST
    Kinnear targets longer deal
    Interim Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has admitted he hopes to win a deal until the end of the season....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:50:11 EST
    Elano to fight for City future
    Elano insists he is ready to fight for his future at Manchester City....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:50:11 EST
    Andrews appreciates rapid rise
    Keith Andrews admits he has had to take stock of his meteoric rise this year....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:30:10 EST
    New blow for De Jong
    Hamburg midfielder Nigel De Jong will be sidelined with a knee injury for the rest of the year....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:10:15 EST
    Amoah rules out Jan move
    NAC Breda star Matthew Amoah has ruled out a move to England when the transfer window reopens....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:50:13 EST
    Wenger hails improved Djourou
    Arsene Wenger has revealed that Johan Djourou is pushing for a more regular place in the Arsenal side....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:30:13 EST
    Robbo - Anderson can improve
    Bryan Robson has warned Brazilian star Anderson there is still plenty of room for improvement in his game....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:10:09 EST
    Relief for Hatch
    Darlington striker Liam Hatch has not broken his neck x-rays have confirmed today....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:50:10 EST
    Pompey stadium under scrutiny
    Portsmouth have insisted that their dream of playing in a new stadium by 2011 is still alive....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:50:10 EST


  •   BBC.COM

    Terry goal seals win over Germany
    UK | Football Edition
    England skipper John Terry gets a late winner to give Fabio Capello's side a fully-deserved 2-1 victory in Germany....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:09 EST
    Scotland 0-1 Argentina
    UK | Football Edition
    An early goal by Maxi Rodriguez gives Diego Maradona's Argentina victory over Scotland at Hampden....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:09 EST
    N Ireland 0-2 Hungary
    UK | Football Edition
    Northern Ireland fall to a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Hungary in a friendly game at Windsor Park....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:09 EST
    Republic of Ireland v Poland
    UK | Football Edition
    Match report to follow later....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:09 EST
    Toshack delighted with Wales win
    UK | Football Edition
    John Toshack praises his young Wales side after beating Denmark 1-0....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:09 EST
    Germany 1-2 England
    UK | Football Edition
    England skipper John Terry gets a late winner to give them a fully-deserving victory in Germany....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:08 EST
    NI 0-2 Hungary
    UK | Football Edition
    Northern Ireland fall to a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Hungary in a friendly game at Windsor Park....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:08 EST
    Denmark 0-1 Wales
    UK | Football Edition
    Craig Bellamy strikes in the second half to earn Wales victory in Denmark....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:30:06 EST
    Walcott set for shoulder surgery
    UK | Football Edition
    Arsenal winger Theo Walcott will have surgery on his shoulder and miss the next seven-to-eight weeks, BBC Sport understands....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:50:07 EST
    Storrie dismisses stadium doubts
    UK | Football Edition
    Portsmouth chairman Peter Storrie dismisses suggestions that changes to the club's plans for a new stadium will jeopardise the project....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 14:50:21 EST
    Murray will wait for Wolves place
    UK | Football Edition
    Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray admits it could be some time before he wins his place back at Molineux....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 14:50:21 EST
    Players must take blame says Pope
    UK | Football Edition
    Crewe striker Tom Pope says the Alex players must take responsibility for the departure of first-team coach Steve Holland....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 14:50:21 EST
    Iwelumo starts in Scots friendly
    UK | Football Edition
    Striker Chris Iwelumo is given his first Scotland start in the friendly against Argentina at Hampden....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 14:10:07 EST
    Live text - International friendlies
    UK | Football Edition
    England are in Germany, while Maradona-mania hits Glasgow as Scotland host Argentina in Wednesday's international friendlies....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:50:09 EST
    Iwulemo starts in Scots friendly
    UK | Football Edition
    Striker Chris Iwulemo is given his first Scotland start in the friendly against Argentina at Hampden....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:50:09 EST
    Ramsey makes Wales debut
    UK | Football Edition
    Aaron Ramsey, Jack Collison and Ched Evans are all in the starting line-up to face Denmark....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 12:50:06 EST
    Maradona ignores Butcher snub
    UK | Football Edition
    New Argentina boss Diego Maradona will not lose any sleep if Terry Butcher refuses to shake his hand at Hampden....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:50:08 EST
    Capello demands injury checks
    UK | Football Edition
    England coach Fabio Capello is to demand injured players are checked by national team doctors before future games....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:50:08 EST
    Jansen hungry for playing return
    UK | Football Edition
    Former Blackburn striker Matt Jansen says he has found the hunger again to reignite his playing career....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:30:09 EST
    Live scores - internationals
    UK | Football Edition
    There are a host of international matches taking place on Wednesday evening....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 11:10:05 EST

  •   ESPN.COM

    Eto'o a no-show for match honouring Mandela
    ESPNsoccernet
    Cameroon and South African officials traded accusations on Wednesday after Samuel Eto'o failed to arrive in South Africa for a match honouring Nelson Mandela....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:30:12 EST
    Serbia 6-1 Bulgaria: Milosevic stars on farewell
    ESPNsoccernet
    Former Aston Villa striker Savo Milosevic scored two goals and missed two penalties in his last international appearance as Serbia demolished neighbours Bulgaria 6-1 in a friendly on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:30:11 EST
    Davids eyes move to Brazilian side Flamengo
    ESPNsoccernet
    Former Holland midfielder Edgar Davids would like to play for Brazilian giants Flamengo before calling time on his career....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:30:11 EST
    Kinnear faces struggle with mounting injuries
    ESPNsoccernet
    Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear's worst fears are in danger of coming true as injuries blight his attempts to drag the club out of trouble....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:10:11 EST
    Bahrain 0-1 Australia: Bresciano leaves it late
    ESPNsoccernet
    Australia left it late to maintain their perfect start to World Cup qualifying Group One as Mark Bresciano's goal earned them a barely deserved win over Bahrain in Manama today. Bresciano capitalised on a mistake from Bahrain captain Mohamed Husain in stoppage time to make the hosts pay for missing...
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:10:11 EST
    Ref gets death threats over Liverpool penalty
    ESPNsoccernet
    Martin Hansson, the referee in charge of Liverpool's recent Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, has admitted receiving death threats over his decision to award a late penalty to Reds captain Steven Gerrard....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:10:11 EST
    Ukraine government dissolves Euro 2012 body
    ESPNsoccernet
    Ukraine's government is dissolving an agency overseeing preparations for Euro 2012 after European soccer body UEFA complained that it was inefficient, deputy Prime Minister Ivan Vasyunyk said on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:30:09 EST
    Agent rubbishes talk of Adriano move to Fluminese
    ESPNsoccernet
    Inter Milan's Brazil striker Adriano will not join Fluminense in January, according to his agent. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move back to his homeland since falling out of favour at the San Siro....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 13:30:09 EST
    Fine and a warning for Hull City boss Brown
    ESPNsoccernet
    Hull City manager Phil Brown has been fined £1,000 and warned over his future conduct by the Football Association after admitting a charge of improper conduct....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:06 EST
    QPR appoint Portugal's Sousa as new coach
    ESPNsoccernet
    QPR have confirmed the appointment of Portugal legend Paulo Sousa as their new first-team coach....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:06 EST
    Premier League: Economy not hurting attendances
    ESPNsoccernet
    Newcastle Untied are experiencing a dramatic slump in attendances this season but the Premier League insist the credit crunch is not affecting the top flight as a whole....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:06 EST
    Portsmouth's new £100m stadium facing delays
    ESPNsoccernet
    Portsmouth insist their dream of moving to a new waterfront stadium by 2011 is still alive despite new plans for the project looking certain to face a full public inquiry....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 10:30:06 EST
    Fiji beat New Zealand 2-0 in final qualifier
    ESPNsoccernet
    Fiji scored a consolation 2-0 win over a 10-man New Zealand on Wednesday in the final match of the Oceania qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:50:07 EST
    Larsson tempted by return to Feyenoord?
    ESPNsoccernet
    Feyenoord midfielder Giovanni van Bronckhorst has contacted former Barcelona teammate Henrik Larsson to see if the Swedish striker is interested in a return to the Rotterdam club....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:50:06 EST
    Messi speaks up in defence of Real's Schuster
    ESPNsoccernet
    Under-fire Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has received support from an unexpected quarter - a member of the Barcelona camp....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 08:50:06 EST
    Gerrard moves to calm talk of Liverpool title win
    ESPNsoccernet
    Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits the team's fine start to the campaign has raised hopes of a first league championship since 1990....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 07:50:06 EST
    Warner: English clubs do not respect Caribbean
    ESPNsoccernet
    Prominent FIFA member Jack Warner has repeated his attack on English football's negative view about football in the Caribbean....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 06:50:11 EST
    Fans report Man Utd to OFT over ticket row
    ESPNsoccernet
    Manchester United have been reported to the Office of Fair Trading by a group of their own fans....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 06:50:11 EST
    Benayoun bemoans bit-part role at Anfield
    ESPNsoccernet
    Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has warned boss Rafael Benitez that his patience is starting to wear thin after finding himself reduced to a supporting role at Anfield....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 05:30:21 EST
    Galliani reiterates Beckham's move is short term
    ESPNsoccernet
    AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has reiterated David Beckham will only stay at the club for three months before returning to the Los Angeles Galaxy....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 05:30:21 EST

  •   REUTERS.COM

    Maradona makes winning start as Argentina coach
    World Football
    GLASGOW, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Diego Maradona made a winning start as Argentina coach when they beat Scotland 1-0 in a friendly on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:09 EST
    Terry makes amends in England's 2-1 win over Germany
    UK Football News
    BERLIN, Nov 19 (Reuters) - John Terry atoned for his part in a dreadful mix-up to score England's winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in an international friendly at the Olympiastadion on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 17:10:08 EST
    Former Portugal midfielder Sousa named as QPR coach
    UK Football News
    LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Former Portugal international Paulo Sousa was named first-team coach of English Championship (second division) club Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 09:10:06 EST
    Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement
    World Football
    MILAN, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian striker Ronaldo may retire from soccer following his latest serious knee injury, the 32-year-old said on Wednesday....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 05:10:12 EST
    Aguero leaves camp to be with sick Giannina Maradona
    World Football
    GLASGOW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Diego Maradona's daughter Giannina has had a minor complication with her pregnancy, almost certainly denying partner Sergio Aguero the chance to feature in her father's debut as Argentina coach on Wednesday....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 18:10:06 EST
    Boca striker Viatri accused of robbing hairdressers
    World Football
    BUENOS AIRES, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Boca Juniors striker Lucas Viatri, one of the revelations of the Argentine season, is to face court proceedings over allegations that he robbed a hairdressers, his lawyer said on Tuesday....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 18:10:06 EST
    Walcott to miss Germany clash after dislocating shoulder
    UK Football News
    LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany after dislocating his shoulder, the FA said on Tuesday....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 17:10:06 EST
    Maradona aims for first place at 2010 World Cup
    World Football
    GLASGOW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - New Argentina coach Diego Maradona will not accept anything less than first place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 14:30:08 EST
    Capello wants checks on withdrawals
    UK Football News
    BERLIN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Players who are injured the weekend before an international will have to report for checks by an England team doctor before pulling out, manager Fabio Capello said on Tuesday....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 14:30:07 EST
    Maradona not bothered by Butcher hand-shake refusal
    UK Football News
    GLASGOW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Diego Maradona will not lose any sleep over Terry Butcher's refusal to shake hands with him at Wednesday's friendly against Scotland, Argentina's coach said on Tuesday....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 13:10:04 EST
    Drogba gets three match ban for coin throwing
    UK Football News
    LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Didier Drogba was banned for three matches on Tuesday for throwing a coin at Burnley fans during Chelsea's shock League Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge last week....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 12:10:05 EST
    Drogba hit with three match ban for coin throwing
    UK Football News
    LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been banned for three matches for throwing a coin towards Burnley supporters during his club's shock League Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge last week....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 11:10:05 EST
    Everton stadium plans under spotlight, Moyes fined
    UK Football News
    A six-week public inquiry into Everton's plans for a proposed 50,000 seater stadium worth about 400 million pounds ($601.9 million) has begun with chief execuive Robert Elstone branding the move "critical" to the club's future....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 10:50:08 EST
    Everton stadium plans come under the spotlight, Moyes fined
    UK Football News
    A six-week public inquiry into Everton's plans for a proposed 50,000 seater stadium worth about 400 million pounds ($601.9 million) has begun with chief execuive Robert Elstone branding the move "critical" to the club's future....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 10:30:06 EST
    Mexico try to avoid the unthinkable
    World Football
    BUENOS AIRES, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Sven-Goran Eriksson's Mexico visit Honduras on Wednesday needing a point to avoid the risk of being knocked out of the World Cup....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 09:10:03 EST
    Celtic ball boy saves day for Maradona
    World Football
    GLASGOW, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Celtic ball boy Adam Brown was the surprise hero on Monday night, earning a big hug from Diego Maradona when Argentina's new coach took his first practice session....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 07:10:04 EST
    Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach
    World Football
    GLASGOW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Diego Maradona's extraordinary career comes full circle when Argentina face Scotland in a friendly at Hampden Park on Wednesday (2000 GMT)....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 07:10:03 EST
    Brazil seek end to home goal drought
    World Football
    RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Brazil will try and score their first goal at home since last November when they face Portugal in Wednesday's friendly in Brasilia....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 07:10:03 EST
    Asian qualifying pace-setters hit by injuries
    World Football
    SYDNEY, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A mounting injury list is threatening to spoil Australia's perfect start in this week's round of Asian 2010 World Cup qualifiers....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 07:10:03 EST
    Player exodus gives Uruguay coach a headache
    World Football
    MONTEVIDEO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Few national team coaches face such an apparently thankless task as Uruguay's Oscar Washington Tabarez, whose country is the smallest to have won the World Cup....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 07:10:03 EST


  •   MLSNET.COM

    Crew, Red Bulls each seek first MLS title
    For the first time since the league's inaugural season - when of course it was impossible - two teams who have never before played in the MLS Cup Final will meet for the league championship in MLS Cup 2008....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:50:13 EST
    Crew relishing chance to play for MLS Cup
    It's an exciting time for the Crew and people such as Crew fitness and strength coach Steve Tashjian, a Pasadena native, who have California connections because the team will face New York on Sunday in Carson, Calif., with the championship on the line....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 16:30:13 EST
    Wizards on right track entering offseason
    The Kansas City Wizards brain trust feels it is right on track after two seasons at the helm. Head coach Curt Onalfo and technical director Peter Vermes have guided the team to the MLS Cup Playoffs in both seasons and even pulled two more points out of the 2008 version than the 2007....
    Date: 19 Nov 2008 15:50:13 EST
    Talented Hoops hope to mature in '09
    To anyone watching FC Dallas in 2008, it was apparent that the Hoops were a side with good talent. But if there was a chink in the FCD armor, it was that they were prone to frequent lapses in concentration, gaffes that often led to goals that either resulted in ties -- or, in several cases, losses....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 19:10:12 EST
    Five big questions for FC Dallas
    With the 2008 season in the rearview mirror, here are the answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding FC Dallas as the club prepares for 2009....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 19:10:12 EST
    Fourth time the charm for Noonan?
    The third time was not a charm for Pat Noonan, so he's hoping for a better result with a different team. Noonan came oh-so close in the past three MLS Cups, and now he's back for a fourth straight try but this time it's with Columbus....
    Date: 18 Nov 2008 17:50:11 EST
    Red Bulls making good on second chance
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