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FIFA.COM
Owen completes United swapFormer Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:30:01 ESTValencia, 90 years of passionFIFA.com takes a closer look at one of Spain's most successful clubs, Valencia CF, who are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:02 ESTUnited close in on OwenEnglish champions Manchester United's move to sign striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal appears to be nearing completion....Date: 03 Jul 2009 13:50:01 ESTWhen Blatter met Mandela, Somo and ZumaJoseph S. Blatter held some very special meetings with Nelson Mandela, Jomo Somo and Jacob Zuma in the final week of the FIFA Confederations Cup....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:02 ESTDunga pilots return to poleSeven wins from seven matches ended Brazil's longest spell away from the pole position they have monopolised since the Ranking's inception....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:10:02 ESTJordaan looks ahead to 2010The celebrations following South Africa's successful hosting of the FIFA Confederations Cup were short-lived, as the focus has now turned to 2010....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:50:03 ESTAn invention for all eternityFIFA.com investigates the evolution of the ball, which had different names and functions across the world until becoming what it now is to the sport....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:50:02 ESTTransfer activity intensifiesThe last two weeks have produced plenty of big-name comings and goings in the transfer market, as FIFA.com reveals in its latest round-up....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:30:04 ESTLu sends Beijing clearBeijing Guoan edged two points clear at the top of the Chinese Super League thanks to Lu Jiang's late-winner against Dalian Shide....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:50:02 ESTOwen linked with United moveEngland striker Michael Owen could be moving to Premier League champions Manchester United according to reports in the British press....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:10:02 ESTDe la Red facing lengthy absenceNew Real Madrid signing Raul Albiol will slot into the position vacated by injured star Ruben de la Red who is facing a lengthy absence from the game....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:10:02 ESTCity bid for Terry rejectedChelsea have confirmed they have rejected a bid from Manchester City for their captain and England defender John Terry....Date: 03 Jul 2009 02:50:02 ESTMowbray biding his timeNew Celtic manager Tony Mowbray says he won't be making any hasty decisions with his squad personnel before deciding to make any changes....Date: 03 Jul 2009 02:10:03 ESTCruzeiro secure final berthBrazil's Cruzeiro overcame domestic rivals Gremio 5-3 on aggregate to set up a Copa Libertadores final against Argentina's Estudiantes....Date: 03 Jul 2009 01:50:04 ESTJack in the bag for GunnersArsenal have tied up promising teenager Jack Wilshere on a new long-term contract as Arsene Wenger's London club continue to look to the future....Date: 02 Jul 2009 13:10:03 ESTUSA go for Gold againFresh from winning silver at the FIFA Confederations Cup, Bob Bradley's new-look US are aiming for glory and gold at the 2009 CONCACAF showpiece event....Date: 02 Jul 2009 12:30:04 ESTMaterazzi thrilled with new dealInter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has expressed his delight at being handed a contract extension which will keep him at the San Siro until 2012....Date: 02 Jul 2009 12:30:04 ESTJuve given D'Agostino deadlineJuventus have until 6 July to meet Udinese's asking price for Italy midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino, the Udine side's owner Giampaolo Pozzo has declared....Date: 02 Jul 2009 08:30:02 ESTVilla reject Bramble rumoursAlthough they are keen to sign a centre-back following Martin Laursen's retirement, Aston Villa have dismissed talk of a move for Titus Bramble....Date: 02 Jul 2009 08:10:03 ESTAlbiol cruises through Real medicalReal Madrid's medical chief Carlos Diez has lauded Raul Albiol's condition after the Spain centre-back passed a medical at the Bernabeu....Date: 02 Jul 2009 08:10:03 EST
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UEFA.COM
United seal surprise Owen switchMichael Owen has completed his move to Manchester United FC with Red Devils' manager Sir Alex Ferguson saying the 29-year-old "is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record"....Date: 03 Jul 2009 21:10:10 ESTChelsea snare young striker SturridgeUEFA Champions League group-stage contenders Chelsea FC have boosted their attacking options by signing Manchester City FC's 19-year-old frontman Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract....Date: 03 Jul 2009 13:10:08 ESTUnited's Possebon loaned to BragaTwenty-year-old Brazilian-born midfielder Rodrigo Possebon has joined SC Braga on loan from Manchester United FC, with a view to developing his game in the UEFA Europa League this season....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:09 ESTEurope lures Marcano to VillarrealNew Villarreal CF defender Iván Marcano said the prospect of playing European football was one of the crucial factors in his decision to make a reported €6m switch from Real Racing Club....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:09 ESTExperience of youth aids IcelandWith his policy of mixing age groups apparently bearing fruit, Iceland coach Ólafur Thór Gudbjörnsson is relishing the chance to show how much progress his team has made....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:08 ESTFranco and Keita join GalatasarayGalatasaray AS have completed the double signing of goalkeeper Leo Franco from Club Atlético de Madrid and winger Kader Keita from Olympique Lyonnais, both on three-year contracts....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:50:09 ESTWichniarek gives Hertha another tryPolish striker Artur Wichniarek has returned for a second spell at Hertha BSC Berlin after leaving relegated DSC Arminia Bielefeld, signing a two-year contract with the UEFA Europa League contenders....Date: 03 Jul 2009 06:30:08 ESTWeakened IFK await Swedish restartHaving taken a break for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the Swedish season resumes this weekend, with IFK Göteborg looking to maintain their position at the top of the table....Date: 03 Jul 2009 06:30:08 ESTSeason review: SerbiaA second successive domestic double – their 21st league title and an eleventh cup – represented a great season for FK Partizan, with arch-rivals FK Crvena Zvezda finishing third....Date: 03 Jul 2009 06:10:09 ESTWeakend IFK await Swedish restartHaving taken a break for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the Swedish season resumes this weekend, with IFK Göteborg looking to maintain their position at the top of the table....Date: 03 Jul 2009 05:30:09 ESTCruyff turn helps Valletta prevailFormer FC Barcelona star Jordi Cruyff showed his class as Malta's Valletta FC won 3-0 against Iceland's Keflavík on Thursday with captain Gilbert Agius saying his side are "halfway to qualification"....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:30:09 ESTLlanelli rejoice in Motherwell successWales's Llanelli AFC pulled off the first shock result of the UEFA Europa League era with player-manager Andy Legg calling their 1-0 win at Motherwell FC "the best result that Llanelli have ever had"....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:30:09 ESTAllofs builds for Bremen's futureWerder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs told uefa.com his side were "very proud to be participating in the first Europa League" as he looked ahead with confidence after last term's German Cup win....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:10:12 ESTValente joins Braga brigadeSC Braga continued to strengthen ahead of their UEFA Europa League campaign by signing FC Porto left-winger Diogo Valente on a three-year deal....Date: 02 Jul 2009 18:30:09 ESTBig guns make fast Europa League startAnorthosis Famagusta FC and Rosenborg BK both made impressive starts as the opening 23 fixtures in the inaugural UEFA Europa League were played across Europe in the first qualifying round....Date: 02 Jul 2009 18:10:08 ESTHSV seal Zé Roberto signatureHamburger SV have signed midfielder Zé Roberto from FC Bayern München on a free transfer, the 34-year-old former Brazilian international penning a two-year deal with the Hanseatic outfit....Date: 02 Jul 2009 16:50:08 ESTKharja becomes latest Genoa recruitGenoa CFC have continued to reinforce ahead of their UEFA Europa League participation by signing Moroccan international Houssine Kharja from Serie A rivals AC Siena for an undisclosed fee....Date: 02 Jul 2009 16:30:11 ESTChelsea capture keeper TurnbullChelsea FC have increased their goalkeeping options after signing Ross Turnbull from Middlesbrough FC on a free transfer while Henrique Hilário has extended his contract with the Blues until 2011....Date: 02 Jul 2009 15:50:31 ESTToulouse plump for Paulo MachadoUEFA Europa League play-off participants Toulouse FC have signed midfielder Paulo Machado from FC Porto on a four-year contract after he impressed with AS Saint-Etienne on loan last season....Date: 02 Jul 2009 15:10:10 ESTMarseille sign Cissé and DiawaraOlympique de Marseille have made a double signing with midfielder Edouard Cissé arriving from Besiktas JK and FC Girondins de Bordeaux defender Souleymane Diawara also heading to 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SKYSPORTS.COM
Mixed feelings for BenzemaKarim Benzema has spoken of his mixed feelings ahead of his proposed move from Lyon to Real Madrid....Date: 03 Jul 2009 17:30:33 ESTBaggies sure of Greening stayWest Bromwich Albion have played down rumours that Jonathan Greening could leave the club....Date: 03 Jul 2009 17:10:26 ESTMilan bid for Fabiano - agentLuis Fabiano's agent has claimed AC Milan have made an official approach to Sevilla for the striker....Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:30:22 ESTOwen - Utd to reignite careerMichael Owen is eager to put his "poor spell" at Newcastle behind him by scoring goals and lifting silverware at his new club Man United....Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:10:22 ESTKinnear backs Owen switchJoe Kinnear has backed Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to get the best out of Michael Owen....Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:30:23 ESTMK Dons confirm Ince returnMilton Keynes Dons have confirmed the return of Paul Ince as the club's new manager....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:30:21 ESTYakubu - A frustrating timeYakubu Aiygebeni has spoken of his relief as he nears the end of a 'frustrating' injury spell....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:22 ESTOwen seals shock Utd moveManchester United have signed free agent striker Michael Owen on a two-yearcontract....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:21 ESTPerez targeting 'two more'Florentino Perez feels that 'two more signings' will complete his overhaul at the Santiago Bernabeu....Date: 03 Jul 2009 13:10:21 ESTChelsea clinch Sturridge dealChelsea have confirmed the signing of Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract from Manchester City....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:22 ESTMbia eager for l'OM switchStephane Mbia is hopeful he will complete his 'dream move' to Marseille as soon as possible....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:22 ESTMahon in Rovers return linkSkysports.com understands Tranmere are weighing up a move to bring Alan Mahon back to Prenton Park...Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:22 ESTGunners give Gibbs new dealArsenal have announced that Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:10:22 ESTDalglish makes Reds returnLiverpool have confirmed Kenny Dalglish is to return to Anfield working at the club's academy....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:22 ESTOttesen attracts British interestThe agent of Iceland international Solvi Ottesen has claimed his client is attracting interest from Britain....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:22 ESTMakelele pens new dealClaude Makelele has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract at Paris St Germain....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 ESTFoxes in hunt for City starletLeicester are lining up a swoop for Manchester City youngster Ryan McGivern, skysports.com understands....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 ESTLovenkrands in no rushDanish striker Peter Lovenkrands says he is in no rush to find a new club after leaving Newcastle United....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 ESTNew bidders in for SaintsSky Sports News understands a new consortium has entered the race to buy Southampton....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 ESTLyon fancy Trezeguet dealLyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed his interest in signing Juventus striker David Trezeguet....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 EST
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BBC.COM
Primus extends stay at PompeyUK | Football EditionPortsmouth defender Linvoy Primus signs a one-year contract extension at Fratton Park....Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:50:07 ESTInce reappointed as MK Dons bossUK | Football EditionPaul Ince returns to Milton Keynes Dons for a second spell as manager, one year after leaving to take over at Blackburn...Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:10:07 ESTOwen completes switch to Man UtdUK | Football EditionManchester United seal the capture of free agent Michael Owen after he signs a two-year deal with the club....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:06 ESTChelsea sign Man City's SturridgeUK | Football EditionChelsea sign striker Daniel Sturridge from Premier League rivals Manchester City....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:07 ESTGibbs extends contract at ArsenalUK | Football EditionArsenal's England Under-21 left back Kieran Gibbs signs a contract extension at the Emirates Stadium....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:07 ESTDalglish makes Liverpool returnUK | Football EditionKenny Dalglish returns to Liverpool to take up a senior role at the club's academy and act as a club ambassador....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:10:06 ESTBlades close in on triple signingUK | Football EditionSheffield United start talks with Tommy Smith, John Joe O'Toole and Michael McIndoe after having bids accepted for all three players...Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:07 ESTWolves sign Sunderland's HalfordUK | Football EditionWolves wrap up their third signing of the week, Sunderland defender Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee....Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:30:07 ESTFarsley booted out of ConferenceUK | Football EditionFarsley Celtic are left without a league to play in next season as the Football Conference kick them out of the Blue Square North for going into administration....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:50:08 ESTPrimus extends stay at PortsmouthUK | Football EditionPortsmouth defender Linvoy Primus signs a one-year contract extension at Fratton Park....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:07 ESTForest complete signing of CampUK | Football EditionNottingham Forest sign Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp after a successful loan spell at the City Ground last season....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:07 ESTRooks face Terras on opening dayUK | Football EditionRelegated sides Lewes and Weymouth meet on the opening day of Blue Square South....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:07 ESTWatford accept Blades' Smith bidUK | Football EditionSheffield United have a £1.8m bid for Watford striker Tommy Smith accepted, BBC Radio Sheffield reports....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:10:07 ESTLuton start against AFC WimbledonUK | Football EditionLuton start life outside the Football League with a trip to AFC Wimbledon on the first day of the Blue Square Premier season....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:30:08 ESTWatford accept Blades Smith bidUK | Football EditionSheffield United have a £1.8m bid for Watford striker Tommy Smith accepted, BBC Radio Sheffield reports....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:10:07 ESTReferee Bennett lands cricket jobUK | Football EditionPremier League football referee Steve Bennett is to switch sports to take up a new role with the England and Wales Cricket Board....Date: 03 Jul 2009 06:50:08 ESTOwen close to shock Man Utd moveUK | Football EditionManchester United are in talks to sign former Liverpool striker Michael Owen, BBC Sport understands....Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:10:10 ESTChelsea reject Man City Terry bidUK | Football EditionChelsea say they have "completely rejected" a second approach from Manchester City for England captain John Terry....Date: 03 Jul 2009 02:10:09 ESTOwen linked to shock Man Utd moveUK | Football EditionManchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen....Date: 02 Jul 2009 18:30:06 ESTQuinn to join Gerrard at CardiffUK | Football EditionWalsall centre-back Anthony Gerrard joins Cardiff with Motherwell defender Paul Quinn expected to follow....Date: 02 Jul 2009 18:10:07 EST -
ESPN.COM
Ince back in football and back with MK DonsESPNsoccernetPaul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn....Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:30:08 ESTOwen joins Man UtdESPNsoccernetMichael Owen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:30:07 ESTOwen joins Manchester UnitedESPNsoccernetMichael Owen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:07 ESTChelsea sign striker Sturridge on four-year dealESPNsoccernetChelsea have confirmed the signing of striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:08 ESTLiverpool legend Dalglish takes dual role at AnfieldESPNsoccernetKenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:10:07 ESTMan Utd starlet Possebon joins Braga on loanESPNsoccernetManchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon will spend next season on loan at Sporting Braga, both clubs have confirmed....Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:07 ESTTerry urges Blues to unite behind AncelottiESPNsoccernetJohn Terry has called for everyone to unite behind new manager Carlo Ancelotti to help take Chelsea "in the right direction'....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:08 ESTWanderer Davis launches parting shot at PompeyESPNsoccernetBolton midfielder Sean Davis says he joined Wanderers because he felt he wasn't appreciated by the Portsmouth hierarchy....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:30:08 ESTShevchenko ponders return to Dynamo KievESPNsoccernetUnsettled Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is considering an offer to join Dynamo Kiev, the president of the Ukrainian champions said on Friday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:30:07 ESTWolves tie up deal for utlility man HalfordESPNsoccernetWolves today completed the signing of Sunderland utility man Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee....Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:10:28 ESTRush backs Owen to succeed at UtdESPNsoccernetIan Rush is backing Michael Owen to prove his critics wrong with Manchester United....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:50:08 ESTBook "not closed" on Bayern bid for BosingwaESPNsoccernetBayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club are still pursuing Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa....Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:10:07 ESTOwen set to join Man UtdESPNsoccernetManchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:50:07 ESTPrimus agrees one-year extension at PompeyESPNsoccernetLinvoy Primus will spend a 10th season at Portsmouth after agreeing a new one-year deal....Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:50:07 ESTWenger eyes Chamakh if Adebayor opts to leaveESPNsoccernetArsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal, but revealed he would consider Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement....Date: 03 Jul 2009 06:50:08 ESTMaradona wants venue change for Brazil gameESPNsoccernetArgentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on Sept. 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 05:10:07 ESTCruzeiro reach final of Libertadores CupESPNsoccernetStriker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes....Date: 03 Jul 2009 05:10:07 ESTChelsea turn down new Man City bid for TerryESPNsoccernetChelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry....Date: 03 Jul 2009 03:50:09 ESTOwen set to have medical at Old TraffordESPNsoccernetManchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports....Date: 03 Jul 2009 03:50:09 ESTHamburg sign former Brazil midfielder Ze RobertoESPNsoccernetFormer Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto signed a two-year contract with Hamburg SV on Thursday....Date: 02 Jul 2009 19:50:07 EST -
REUTERS.COM
Owen completes suprise Manchester United moveUK Football NewsLONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen has completed a surprise free transfer move to Manchester United, the Premier League champions said on Friday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:50:06 ESTDalglish returns to Liverpool in academy roleUK Football NewsLONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Kenny Dalglish has returned to Liverpool in a coaching and ambassadorial role, the Premier League club said on Friday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 13:50:05 ESTChelsea sign striker Sturridge from Man CityUK Football NewsLONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Chelsea made their second transfer swoop in two days when they signed Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge on a free on Friday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 13:10:05 ESTIndonesian league to crack down on shambolic clubsWorld FootballSINGAPORE, July 3 (Reuters) - Indonesia's soccer chiefs are to clamp down on clubs after a shambolic season during which teams played without home grounds and rules regarding coaching qualifications were flouted....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:07 ESTOwen could be on brink of Man Utd moveUK Football NewsLONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen may be on the verge of joining Manchester United from relegated Newcastle United, according to several British media reports on Friday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTAncelotti makes Turnbull first Chelsea signingUK Football NewsLONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Carlo Ancelotti has made his first acquisition as Chelsea manager by signing goalkeeper Ross Turnbull from relegated Middlesbrough on a free....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTPREVIEW-Huracan look to cap Cappa revolution in ArgentinaWorld FootballBUENOS AIRES, July 3 (Reuters) - A team of disparate talents knitted into an exciting Huracan team by coach Angel Cappa meet Ricardo Gareca's solid Velez Sarsfield to settle the Argentine Clausura championship on Sunday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTCruzeiro reach Libertadores final after 2-2 drawWorld FootballRIO DE JANEIRO, July 2 (Reuters) - Striker Wellington scored twice to earn Cruzeiro a 2-2 draw at 10-man Gremio on Thursday, setting up a Libertadores Cup final clash with Estudiantes....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTInjured Mexico striker Arellano out of Gold CupWorld FootballMEXICO CITY, July 2 (Reuters) - Mexico forward Omar Arellano will miss the Gold Cup in the U.S. with a foot injury, the Mexican Football Federation said on Thursday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTJones could be eligible for U.S. as early as AugustWorld FootballMIAMI, July 2 (Reuters) - Schalke 04 and former Germany under-21 midfielder Jermaine Jones could be eligible to play for the United States as early as August, U.S Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said on Thursday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTMaradona wants venue change for qualifier against BrazilWorld FootballBUENOS AIRES, July 2 (Reuters) - Argentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on Sept. 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday....Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTWorld Cup organisers worry about delays from strikeWorld FootballJOHANNESBURG, July 2 (Reuters) - World Cup organisers will meet trade union officials to try to ensure a strike next week does not delay completion of stadiums beyond target....Date: 02 Jul 2009 13:30:09 ESTBoselli brace put Estudiantes in finalWorld FootballMONTEVIDEO, July 1 (Reuters) - Striker Mauro Boselli scored twice to give Estudiantes a 2-1 win over Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday and send them into their fifth Libertadores Cup final....Date: 02 Jul 2009 11:10:07 ESTEstudiantes win 2-1 to reach Libertadores Cup finalWorld FootballMONTEVIDEO, July 1 (Reuters) - Striker Mauro Boselli scored twice to give Estudiantes a 2-1 away win over Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday and a place in the Libertadores Cup final....Date: 02 Jul 2009 11:10:07 ESTCorinthians win Copa Brasil for second trophy of seasonWorld FootballRIO DE JANEIRO, July 1 (Reuters) - Corinthians lifted their second trophy of the season when they won the Copa Brasil on Wednesday....Date: 02 Jul 2009 11:10:07 ESTBasile's return to Boca links him again with RiquelmeWorld FootballBUENOS AIRES, July 1 (Reuters) - Juan Roman Riquelme can inspire Boca Juniors to new successes, Alfio Basile said at the start to his second tenure as the team's coach on Wednesday....Date: 02 Jul 2009 11:10:07 ESTCoach gets five-game ban in Colombia for abusing refereeWorld FootballBOGOTA, July 1 (Reuters) - Atletico Junior coach Julio Comesana received a five-game ban on Wednesday for using abusive language against a referee, who has also been suspended....Date: 02 Jul 2009 11:10:07 ESTHamann leaves Man City, Hughes keen on TevezUK Football NewsLONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Manchester City have released former Germany international Dietmar Hamann along with Danny Mills and Darius Vassell as part of a clearout by the English Premier League club....Date: 02 Jul 2009 10:50:06 ESTFerguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to RealUK Football NewsLONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson paid fulsome tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, after the Portugal winger's world record transfer to Real Madrid....Date: 01 Jul 2009 10:50:07 ESTHughes imposes time limit on possible Eto'o dealUK Football NewsMANCHESTER, England, July 1 (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned Samuel Eto'o that he cannot wait all summer for the Barcelona striker to make up his mind where he wants to play next season....Date: 01 Jul 2009 10:50:07 EST
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MLSNET.COM
RSL salvage draw against QuakesA costly own goal from Chris Leitch in stoppage time allowed Real Salt Lake to salvage a 1-1 draw with the Quakes. Any expectations RSL entertained of claiming three points at home against San Jose quickly melted away under a flurry of bad touches and missed shots....Date: 04 Jul 2009 00:50:23 ESTRapids look to continue July 4 successThe good news is that all Gary Smith's available players are healthy. The bad news is that he doesn't have all that many to choose from....Date: 03 Jul 2009 18:50:23 ESTDynamo primed to return to winning pathComing off a disappointing performance last week in league play, the Houston Dynamo appear set to return to their winning ways. The Dynamo travel to Kansas City to face the Wizards on Saturday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark....Date: 03 Jul 2009 18:30:24 ESTDepleted Red Bulls still seek road winThere will be fireworks at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, but the New York Red Bulls hope to avoid being on the receiving end....Date: 03 Jul 2009 18:30:24 ESTFresh legs should help banged-up RevsAfter playing Harrisburg in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, the New England Revolution needed two things heading into Saturday's match in Los Angeles: health and rest. The rest they got....Date: 03 Jul 2009 18:30:24 ESTCrew players reflective during holidayWhen Crew forward Jason Garey stands at attention for the Star-Spangled Banner prior to Saturday's match against D.C. United, it will be a reflective moment, and not just because it is Independence Day....Date: 03 Jul 2009 17:50:24 ESTFire ready for return to MLS playThe question being asked about the Chicago Fire heading into Saturday's date at Colorado: "Who are these guys?"...Date: 03 Jul 2009 17:30:34 ESTFive-a-side: MLS's growing scorersMore teams seem to be buying into a trend that has MLS strikers growing like weeds in spring time. In a league where physical play is de rigueur, the snipers just seem to keep getting bigger....Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:50:22 ESTDC ready to fend off Crew challengeTweaked lineups, wily Argentineans and a hostile history between two of MLS's oldest adversaries highlight D.C. United's Saturday night visit to Crew Stadium as the defending MLS Cup champions host the current Eastern Conference leaders....Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:50:22 ESTChivas back-up 'keeper keen to learnAt 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, Lance Parker is an imposing presence in net. This past week, the Oklahoma City native saw his first minutes of the 2009 season in two games for Chivas USA....Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:10:23 ESTFC Dallas facing a 'must-win' at homeWith the New York Red Bulls' road woes well documented, FC Dallas look to have a great chance of logging their third home win of 2009 this Saturday at Pizza Hut Park....Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:10:23 ESTFC Dallas facing a "must-win" at homeWith the New York Red Bulls' road woes well documented, FC Dallas look to have a great chance of logging their third home win of 2009 this Saturday at Pizza Hut Park....Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:22 ESTSaunders ready to step in for RickettsThe Galaxy welcome back their captain and leading scorer, Landon Donovan, for Saturday's game against New England, but they also lose goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts, who was called up to the Jamaican national team....Date: 03 Jul 2009 13:30:22 ESTFill-ins will need to shine for WizardsPicture this: Your team just emerged from one of the toughest scheduling stretches any team in MLS will face this season. The team captain has left for national team duties, and your coach has called on you to step up. Oh, and it will be the first MLS game of your career....Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:23 ESTDynamo face tough test against WizardsThe Kansas City Wizards are looking to start a second-half run up the Eastern Conference standings, but it begins with a tough test as MLS overall leaders Houston Dynamo make an Independence Day visit....Date: 02 Jul 2009 20:50:22 ESTFire's Pause joins US Gold Cup squadThe Fire will play their first MLS game of the season without Logan Pause because the sixth-year pro has been called to the national team camp in Seattle in anticipation of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup. It is his first national team call-up, and he is obviously pleased....Date: 02 Jul 2009 20:10:22 ESTNo love lost between Crew, UnitedThe lack of recent postseason meetings has somewhat diminished the intensity when Columbus plays D.C. United, but the rivalry remains at the top of the list for the Crew....Date: 02 Jul 2009 19:30:23 ESTThompson's play impresses coaches27-year-old Abe Thompson has played in only four of the Wizards' 14 MLS matches this season after playing in all eight games, plus the two games in the MLS Cup Playoffs, after joining the side last year....Date: 02 Jul 2009 19:30:23 ESTDonovan excited to rejoin Galaxy teammatesHis body clock needs some adjustment and he has gotten little sleep since he returned to southern California, but Landon Donovan is anxious to get back to what he does best. He is expected to resume training with his Galaxy teammates on Friday....Date: 02 Jul 2009 19:10:45 ESTFCD's van den Bergh awaits former teamOn Saturday, FC Dallas play host to New York. The match will mark the first time FCD midfielder Dave van den Bergh has faced his former club since the Red Bulls traded him in the offseason....Date: 02 Jul 2009 18:50:24 EST -
GUARDIAN.CO.UK
Owen passes rigorous United medical and signs two-year deal• Owen signing takes just three days for United to complete• 'A fantastic opportunity and one I will seize with both hands'Michael Owen tonight signed a two-year contract with Manchester United after completing a rigorous medical examination to dispel some of the concerns surrounding his injury prob...Date: 03 Jul 2009 21:50:00 ESTMalaysian consortium bids for Newcastle• Mike Ashley set to take whopping loss on investment• Malaysians shown around St James' Park on ThursdayA Malaysian consortium reportedly submitted an £80m bid to Mike Ashley for control of Newcastle United yesterday. The Malaysians, who were shown round St James' Park on Thursday after watching th...Date: 03 Jul 2009 21:30:01 ESTReferee Bennett gets new cricket role• Former Fifa referee will help develop officals• 'An inspired choice,' says Mike GattingPremier League referee Steve Bennett has been appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as an independent director of their new association of cricket officials. 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Owen's unerring finishing could help them find their rhythmThe willingness to sign Michael Owen makes Sir Alex Ferguson look as much a collector as a manager. There might already be a cabinet reserved in some museum of football for a player who...Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:30:01 ESTOwen passes United medical and signs two-year deal• Owen signing takes just three days for United to complete• 'A fantastic opportunity and one I will seize with both hands'Michael Owen tonight signed a two-year contract with Manchester United after completing a rigorous medical examination to dispel some of the concerns surrounding his injury prob...Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:10:01 ESTCity refuse to give up in pursuit of Terry• Players in City dressing room on good terms with defender• Tribunal fee for Daniel Sturridge could be a factorManchester City are to persist in their attempts to sign John Terry amid a growing sense within the club that the England captain is seriously considering his future at Chelsea and could b...Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:01 ESTDalglish takes academy role at Liverpool• Scot will work with commercial side of club's business• Dalglish to 'drive forward Liverpool's academy'Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club.The Scot made his name as a player at Anfield before going on to become...Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:01 ESTCampbell voices fears for future of Portsmouth• Defender out of contract and concerned about club's finances• Campbell angry that players like Glen Johnson have departedSol Campbell fears for the future of Portsmouth and warned the club they cannot start next season without new owners and stability in the boardroom. The captain is among a group...Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:01 ESTBirmingham set to gamble on Barton• Alan Shearer keen to move midfielder on if appointed• Barton's £65,000 a week wages present stumbling blockBirmingham City manager Alex McLeish is keen to take Joey Barton off Newcastle's hands – but only on an initial season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer. Barton had been suspended...Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:10:01 ESTWolves sign Halford on a three-year deal• Halford becomes third new signing in four days • Utility man hopeful of proving himself in top flightWolves have completed the signing of Sunderland's Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee. 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Old Trafford and Wembley may seem like obvious choi...Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:10:02 ESTIt's Real Madrid or nothing, says Ribéry• Chelsea and Manchester United set for another snub• France midfielder intent on leaving Bayern MunichChelsea and Manchester United's hopes of signing Franck Ribéry appear to be receding, with the France midfielder saying he wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid.Ribéry is quoted today i...Date: 03 Jul 2009 10:10:02 ESTWolves sign Sunderland's Halford on three-year deal• Halford becomes third new signing in four days • Utility man hopeful of proving himself in top flightWolves have completed the signing of Sunderland's Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee. Halford has signed a three-year deal – with an option for a further 12 months – at Molineux to become the prom...Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:50:02 ESTWhat can Michael Owen bring to United?If he signs, Owen will come off the bench when United are failing to convert chances - like Kris Boyd at Rangers, only less soThe ballyhoo ignited by Michael Owen's proposed move to Manchester United is – surely – out of proportion to the relatively minor importance of the player in the club's plans...Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:10:02 ESTReferee Bennett gets cricket role with ECB• Former Fifa referee will help develop officals• 'An inspired choice,' says Mike GattingPremier League referee Steve Bennett has been appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as an independent director of their new association of cricket officials. The former Fifa referee, who also works as...Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:01 ESTOwen in prime position for last hurrahSidelined in Madrid and pilloried on Tyneside, the striker can again prove his critics wrongThe paradox of Michael Owen's prolific career is that he has been required to spend so much of it confounding his many doubters. This contradiction first surfaced back in the halcyon days of France 98. Forget...Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:10:02 EST -
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