•   FIFA.COM

    Owen completes United swap
    Former 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 EST
    Valencia, 90 years of passion
    FIFA.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 EST
    United close in on Owen
    English 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 EST
    When Blatter met Mandela, Somo and Zuma
    Joseph 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 EST
    Dunga pilots return to pole
    Seven 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 EST
    Jordaan looks ahead to 2010
    The 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 EST
    An invention for all eternity
    FIFA.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 EST
    Transfer activity intensifies
    The 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 EST
    Lu sends Beijing clear
    Beijing 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 EST
    Owen linked with United move
    England 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 EST
    De la Red facing lengthy absence
    New 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 EST
    City bid for Terry rejected
    Chelsea 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 EST
    Mowbray biding his time
    New 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 EST
    Cruzeiro secure final berth
    Brazil'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 EST
    Jack in the bag for Gunners
    Arsenal 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 EST
    USA go for Gold again
    Fresh 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 EST
    Materazzi thrilled with new deal
    Inter 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 EST
    Juve given D'Agostino deadline
    Juventus 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 EST
    Villa reject Bramble rumours
    Although 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 EST
    Albiol cruises through Real medical
    Real 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


  •   UEFA.COM

    United seal surprise Owen switch
    Michael 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 EST
    Chelsea snare young striker Sturridge
    UEFA 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 EST
    United's Possebon loaned to Braga
    Twenty-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 EST
    Europe lures Marcano to Villarreal
    New 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 EST
    Experience of youth aids Iceland
    With 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 EST
    Franco and Keita join Galatasaray
    Galatasaray 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 EST
    Wichniarek gives Hertha another try
    Polish 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 EST
    Weakened IFK await Swedish restart
    Having 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 EST
    Season review: Serbia
    A 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 EST
    Weakend IFK await Swedish restart
    Having 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 EST
    Cruyff turn helps Valletta prevail
    Former 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 EST
    Llanelli rejoice in Motherwell success
    Wales'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 EST
    Allofs builds for Bremen's future
    Werder 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 EST
    Valente joins Braga brigade
    SC 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 EST
    Big guns make fast Europa League start
    Anorthosis 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 EST
    HSV seal Zé Roberto signature
    Hamburger 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 EST
    Kharja becomes latest Genoa recruit
    Genoa 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 EST
    Chelsea capture keeper Turnbull
    Chelsea 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 EST
    Toulouse plump for Paulo Machado
    UEFA 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 EST
    Marseille sign Cissé and Diawara
    Olympique 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 the Stade Vélodrome....
    Date: 02 Jul 2009 14:30:11 EST

  •   SKYSPORTS.COM

    Mixed feelings for Benzema
    Karim Benzema has spoken of his mixed feelings ahead of his proposed move from Lyon to Real Madrid....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 17:30:33 EST
    Baggies sure of Greening stay
    West Bromwich Albion have played down rumours that Jonathan Greening could leave the club....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 17:10:26 EST
    Milan bid for Fabiano - agent
    Luis Fabiano's agent has claimed AC Milan have made an official approach to Sevilla for the striker....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 16:30:22 EST
    Owen - Utd to reignite career
    Michael 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 EST
    Kinnear backs Owen switch
    Joe Kinnear has backed Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to get the best out of Michael Owen....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:30:23 EST
    MK Dons confirm Ince return
    Milton Keynes Dons have confirmed the return of Paul Ince as the club's new manager....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:30:21 EST
    Yakubu - A frustrating time
    Yakubu Aiygebeni has spoken of his relief as he nears the end of a 'frustrating' injury spell....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:22 EST
    Owen seals shock Utd move
    Manchester United have signed free agent striker Michael Owen on a two-yearcontract....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:21 EST
    Perez 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 EST
    Chelsea clinch Sturridge deal
    Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract from Manchester City....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:22 EST
    Mbia eager for l'OM switch
    Stephane Mbia is hopeful he will complete his 'dream move' to Marseille as soon as possible....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:22 EST
    Mahon in Rovers return link
    Skysports.com understands Tranmere are weighing up a move to bring Alan Mahon back to Prenton Park...
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:30:22 EST
    Gunners give Gibbs new deal
    Arsenal have announced that Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:10:22 EST
    Dalglish makes Reds return
    Liverpool have confirmed Kenny Dalglish is to return to Anfield working at the club's academy....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:22 EST
    Ottesen attracts British interest
    The agent of Iceland international Solvi Ottesen has claimed his client is attracting interest from Britain....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:22 EST
    Makelele pens new deal
    Claude Makelele has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract at Paris St Germain....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 EST
    Foxes in hunt for City starlet
    Leicester are lining up a swoop for Manchester City youngster Ryan McGivern, skysports.com understands....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 EST
    Lovenkrands in no rush
    Danish 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 EST
    New bidders in for Saints
    Sky Sports News understands a new consortium has entered the race to buy Southampton....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 EST
    Lyon fancy Trezeguet deal
    Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed his interest in signing Juventus striker David Trezeguet....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:30:23 EST


  •   BBC.COM

    Primus extends stay at Pompey
    UK | Football Edition
    Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus signs a one-year contract extension at Fratton Park....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 15:50:07 EST
    Ince reappointed as MK Dons boss
    UK | Football Edition
    Paul 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 EST
    Owen completes switch to Man Utd
    UK | Football Edition
    Manchester 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 EST
    Chelsea sign Man City's Sturridge
    UK | Football Edition
    Chelsea sign striker Daniel Sturridge from Premier League rivals Manchester City....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:07 EST
    Gibbs extends contract at Arsenal
    UK | Football Edition
    Arsenal's England Under-21 left back Kieran Gibbs signs a contract extension at the Emirates Stadium....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:07 EST
    Dalglish makes Liverpool return
    UK | Football Edition
    Kenny 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 EST
    Blades close in on triple signing
    UK | Football Edition
    Sheffield 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 EST
    Wolves sign Sunderland's Halford
    UK | Football Edition
    Wolves wrap up their third signing of the week, Sunderland defender Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:30:07 EST
    Farsley booted out of Conference
    UK | Football Edition
    Farsley 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 EST
    Primus extends stay at Portsmouth
    UK | Football Edition
    Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus signs a one-year contract extension at Fratton Park....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:07 EST
    Forest complete signing of Camp
    UK | Football Edition
    Nottingham 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 EST
    Rooks face Terras on opening day
    UK | Football Edition
    Relegated sides Lewes and Weymouth meet on the opening day of Blue Square South....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:30:07 EST
    Watford accept Blades' Smith bid
    UK | Football Edition
    Sheffield United have a £1.8m bid for Watford striker Tommy Smith accepted, BBC Radio Sheffield reports....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:10:07 EST
    Luton start against AFC Wimbledon
    UK | Football Edition
    Luton 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 EST
    Watford accept Blades Smith bid
    UK | Football Edition
    Sheffield United have a £1.8m bid for Watford striker Tommy Smith accepted, BBC Radio Sheffield reports....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:10:07 EST
    Referee Bennett lands cricket job
    UK | Football Edition
    Premier 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 EST
    Owen close to shock Man Utd move
    UK | Football Edition
    Manchester United are in talks to sign former Liverpool striker Michael Owen, BBC Sport understands....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 04:10:10 EST
    Chelsea reject Man City Terry bid
    UK | Football Edition
    Chelsea say they have "completely rejected" a second approach from Manchester City for England captain John Terry....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 02:10:09 EST
    Owen linked to shock Man Utd move
    UK | Football Edition
    Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen....
    Date: 02 Jul 2009 18:30:06 EST
    Quinn to join Gerrard at Cardiff
    UK | Football Edition
    Walsall 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 Dons
    ESPNsoccernet
    Paul 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 EST
    Owen joins Man Utd
    ESPNsoccernet
    Michael Owen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:30:07 EST
    Owen joins Manchester United
    ESPNsoccernet
    Michael Owen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 14:10:07 EST
    Chelsea sign striker Sturridge on four-year deal
    ESPNsoccernet
    Chelsea have confirmed the signing of striker Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 12:50:08 EST
    Liverpool legend Dalglish takes dual role at Anfield
    ESPNsoccernet
    Kenny 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 EST
    Man Utd starlet Possebon joins Braga on loan
    ESPNsoccernet
    Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon will spend next season on loan at Sporting Braga, both clubs have confirmed....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 11:50:07 EST
    Terry urges Blues to unite behind Ancelotti
    ESPNsoccernet
    John 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 EST
    Wanderer Davis launches parting shot at Pompey
    ESPNsoccernet
    Bolton 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 EST
    Shevchenko ponders return to Dynamo Kiev
    ESPNsoccernet
    Unsettled 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 EST
    Wolves tie up deal for utlility man Halford
    ESPNsoccernet
    Wolves today completed the signing of Sunderland utility man Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 09:10:28 EST
    Rush backs Owen to succeed at Utd
    ESPNsoccernet
    Ian Rush is backing Michael Owen to prove his critics wrong with Manchester United....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:50:08 EST
    Book "not closed" on Bayern bid for Bosingwa
    ESPNsoccernet
    Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club are still pursuing Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 08:10:07 EST
    Owen set to join Man Utd
    ESPNsoccernet
    Manchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:50:07 EST
    Primus agrees one-year extension at Pompey
    ESPNsoccernet
    Linvoy Primus will spend a 10th season at Portsmouth after agreeing a new one-year deal....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 07:50:07 EST
    Wenger eyes Chamakh if Adebayor opts to leave
    ESPNsoccernet
    Arsene 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 EST
    Maradona wants venue change for Brazil game
    ESPNsoccernet
    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 05:10:07 EST
    Cruzeiro reach final of Libertadores Cup
    ESPNsoccernet
    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 05:10:07 EST
    Chelsea turn down new Man City bid for Terry
    ESPNsoccernet
    Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 03:50:09 EST
    Owen set to have medical at Old Trafford
    ESPNsoccernet
    Manchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports....
    Date: 03 Jul 2009 03:50:09 EST
    Hamburg sign former Brazil midfielder Ze Roberto
    ESPNsoccernet
    Former 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 move
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    Dalglish returns to Liverpool in academy role
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    Chelsea sign striker Sturridge from Man City
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    Indonesian league to crack down on shambolic clubs
    World Football
    SINGAPORE, 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 EST
    Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    Ancelotti makes Turnbull first Chelsea signing
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    PREVIEW-Huracan look to cap Cappa revolution in Argentina
    World Football
    BUENOS 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 EST
    Cruzeiro reach Libertadores final after 2-2 draw
    World Football
    RIO 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 EST
    Injured Mexico striker Arellano out of Gold Cup
    World Football
    MEXICO 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 EST
    Jones could be eligible for U.S. as early as August
    World Football
    MIAMI, 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 EST
    Maradona wants venue change for qualifier against Brazil
    World Football
    BUENOS 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 EST
    World Cup organisers worry about delays from strike
    World Football
    JOHANNESBURG, 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 EST
    Boselli brace put Estudiantes in final
    World Football
    MONTEVIDEO, 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 EST
    Estudiantes win 2-1 to reach Libertadores Cup final
    World Football
    MONTEVIDEO, 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 EST
    Corinthians win Copa Brasil for second trophy of season
    World Football
    RIO 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 EST
    Basile's return to Boca links him again with Riquelme
    World Football
    BUENOS 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 EST
    Coach gets five-game ban in Colombia for abusing referee
    World Football
    BOGOTA, 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 EST
    Hamann leaves Man City, Hughes keen on Tevez
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real
    UK Football News
    LONDON, 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 EST
    Hughes imposes time limit on possible Eto'o deal
    UK Football News
    MANCHESTER, 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


  •   MLSNET.COM

    RSL salvage draw against Quakes
    A 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 EST
    Rapids look to continue July 4 success
    The 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 EST
    Dynamo primed to return to winning path
    Coming 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 EST
    Depleted Red Bulls still seek road win
    There 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 EST
    Fresh legs should help banged-up Revs
    After 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 EST
    Crew players reflective during holiday
    When 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 EST
    Fire ready for return to MLS play
    The 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 EST
    Five-a-side: MLS's growing scorers
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    Featuring this swivel stunner and more
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