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Man Utd stars to miss Champions League match (Sep 29, 2008)
Owen Hargreaves and Gary Neville have been left out of Manchester United's squad for their crucial Champions League clash against Aalborg on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Everton launch Cahill appeal (Sep 29, 2008)
Everton on Monday launched an appeal over Australia midfielder Tim Cahill's red card against Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Espanyol to protest incidents at Barca match (Sep 29, 2008)
Espanyol plan to make an official protest over the "anti-sporting" behaviour of some Barcelona players during incidents in the derby match at the weekend. . . . more . . .
AC Milan coach urges improvement after derby success (Sep 29, 2008)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has called for calm following his team's 1-0 victory over cross-city rivals Inter in Serie A action on the weekend. . . . more . . .
West Brom's Kim out for six weeks (Sep 29, 2008)
South Korea midfielder Kim Do-Heon will be out of action for up to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in his side's win at Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Wales welcome back Bellamy for World Cup qualifiers (Sep 29, 2008)
Wales manager John Toshack has recalled Craig Bellamy and James Collins for October's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Germany. . . . more . . .
Man Utd penalty row rumbles on (Sep 29, 2008)
Bolton captain Kevin Nolan has revealed that even Manchester United's players couldn't believe Rob Styles gave them a penalty on Saturday. . . . more . . .
British football clubs out to impress after opening stalemates (Sep 29, 2008)
Arsenal, embarrassed by newly-promoted Hull City in the Premier League at the weekend, are out to put that rare reverse to their impressive start to the season behind them against FC Porto on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
No compensation claim says Blades skipper (Sep 29, 2008)
Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan insists the club's players haven't discussed the possibility of launching individual compensation claims against West Ham. . . . more . . .
Hughes fumes as controversial penalty causes City crash (Sep 29, 2008)
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes took out his frustrations on referee Steve Bennett after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Wigan. . . . more . . .
Ramos feels the heat as Spurs slump again (Sep 29, 2008)
Juande Ramos insisted his job was not under threat after angry Tottenham fans turned on the Spanish coach during a dismal 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth. . . . more . . .
Valencia top Spanish football league, Sevilla take Atletico scalp (Sep 28, 2008)
David Villa's hot streak in front of goal continued with two goals as Valencia returned to the top of the Spanish first division after a 4-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Wolfsburg miss out on third as Bayern lose again (Sep 28, 2008)
Ten-man VfL Wolfsburg missed their chance to go third in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 defeat at Karlsruhe on Sunday after defending champions Bayern Munich suffered their second consecutive league defeat. . . . more . . .
Zaki slows City revolution (Sep 28, 2008)
Wigan striker Amr Zaki showed Manchester City that money can't buy success as the Egyptian sealed a 2-1 win over the Premier League's big spenders on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Ronaldinho fires Milan to derby victory (Sep 28, 2008)
Ronaldinho scored his first goal in Italian football to give AC Milan a vital 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a pulsating city derby at the San Siro on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Hoeness' 'worried' by Bayern's slump (Sep 28, 2008)
Bayern Munich team manager Uli Hoeness admits he is worried after the German giants slumped to their second consecutive league defeat with their first loss in Hanover for 20 years. . . . more . . .
Ribery 'impatient' for Champions League clash (Sep 28, 2008)
Bayern Munich's France midfielder Franck Ribery admitted Sunday he is impatient to face compatriots Lyon in the Champions League on Tuesday when all French eyes will be on him. . . . more . . .
Miller helps Rangers beat Hibernian (Sep 28, 2008)
Kenny Miller put Rangers back on top of the Scottish Premier League as his double strike clinched a 3-0 victory at Hibernian on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Miller fires Rangers clear at the top (Sep 28, 2008)
Kenny Miller put Rangers back on top of the Scottish Premier League as his double strike clinched a 3-0 victory at Hibernian on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Portsmouth's Defoe gets revenge on struggling Spurs (Sep 28, 2008)
Jermain Defoe returned to haunt Tottenham manager Juande Ramos as the Portsmouth striker set up a 2-0 victory that kept his former club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Gerrard tells Liverpool to keep cool (Sep 28, 2008)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned his team-mates not to get carried away by their best start to a Premier League campaign. . . . more . . .
Beckham ready to stay in the shadows (Sep 28, 2008)
David Beckham insists he is happy to stay in the shadows for England if it means Fabio Capello's team qualify for the 2010 World Cup. . . . more . . .
Scolari persuaded me to stay, says Drogba (Sep 28, 2008)
Didier Drogba has admitted Luiz Felipe Scolari persuaded him to stay at Chelsea when the Ivory Coast striker was considering a move away from Stamford Bridge in the close-season. . . . more . . .
S.Africa consortium interested in Newcastle: report (Sep 28, 2008)
A consortium of South Africa businessmen were on Sunday reported to be interested in purchasing crisis-ridden Premier League side Newcastle. . . . more . . .
Kanu backs fed-up Pompey to sink Spurs (Sep 28, 2008)
Kanu is hoping for a first start for Portsmouth this season in Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham and the Nigerian playmaker believes he can help the club bounce back from what has been a traumatic week for Harry Redknapp's squad. . . . more . . .
Ferguson claims penalty that never was as United's due (Sep 28, 2008)
Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United enjoyed a lucky break with a penalty decision that allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to put his team on course for a 2-0 win over Bolton. . . . more . . .
Kinnear tells Newcastle stars to stop sulking (Sep 28, 2008)
Joe Kinnear plans to start his reign at crisis club Newcastle by telling his struggling stars to stop sulking. . . . more . . .
Ferguson claims penalty that never was as United's due (Sep 28, 2008)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United enjoyed a lucky break with a penalty decision that allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to put his team on course for a 2-0 win over Bolton. . . . more . . .
Kinnear tells Newcastle stars to stop sulking (Sep 28, 2008)
Joe Kinnear plans to start his reign at crisis club Newcastle by telling his struggling stars to stop sulking. . . . more . . .
Henry's number could be up at Barca (Sep 28, 2008)
French international Thierry Henry may have scored in Barcelona's 2-1 derby win over Espanyol on Saturday but his exit looks increasingly likely with new manager Pep Guardiola seemingly favouring Samuel Eto'o in the central striking position. . . . more . . .
Wenger laments complacency after Hull loss (Sep 28, 2008)
Arsene Wenger angrily accused Arsenal of complacency after they slid to an embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Hull City on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Everton see red over Cahill dismissal (Sep 28, 2008)
David Moyes revealed that Everton will this week attempt to overturn the red card issued to Tim Cahill during the 2-0 defeat to neighbours Liverpool. . . . more . . .
Derby gets Messi as Barca triumph (Sep 27, 2008)
Lionel Messi scored a last-minute penalty as Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-1 on Saturday in an incident-filled derby match that contained crowd trouble, two controversial goals and a sending off. . . . more . . .
Lyon extend league lead as Marseille and PSG stumble (Sep 27, 2008)
Karim Benzema hailed Lyon's great start to the season following their 2-1 win over Nancy on Saturday to shoot them six points ahead in the French league while Paris Saint Germain and Marseille stumbled. . . . more . . .
Juve held by Sampdoria as Gilardino sparks Fiorentina (Sep 27, 2008)
Juventus missed the chance to go top of Serie A, for one day at least, as they were held to a bore 0-0 draw at Sampdoria on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Arsenal stunned by Hull smash and grab raid (Sep 27, 2008)
Hull recorded one of the greatest shocks in English Premier League history with an astonishing 2-1 win at Arsenal on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Battling Stoke make Chelsea work for points (Sep 27, 2008)
Jose Bosingwa scored his first goal for Chelsea as Luiz Felipe Scolari's men were made to battle all the way to a 2-0 victory by a determined Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Best and worst of Ronaldo earns United win (Sep 27, 2008)
A controversial Cristiano Ronaldo penalty and a goal from substitute Wayne Rooney were sufficient to earn Manchester United their first home league win of the season, 2-0 against Bolton at Old Trafford. . . . more . . .
Young keeps Villa among the elite (Sep 27, 2008)
Ashley Young was Aston Villa's hero as Martin O'Neill's men came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over Sunderland that keeps them firmly ensconced in the top four. . . . more . . .
Kinnear sees Newcastle misery deepen against Blackburn (Sep 27, 2008)
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear was left in no doubts about the size of the task facing him as his new side slumped to a dismal 2-1 defeat against Blackburn on Saturday. . . . more . . .
West Brom survive late Boro surge (Sep 27, 2008)
West Brom weathered a late Middlesbrough onslaught at the Riverside here on Saturday for a 1-0 victory that sees them push clear of the Premier League's bottom zone. . . . more . . .
Hammers shrug off midweek blues to beat Fulham (Sep 27, 2008)
West Ham put aside the midweek blues of facing a possible 30million pounds payment to Sheffield United and being bundled out of the League Cup with a 2-1 win away at London rivals Fulham here on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Celtic steal late win at home to Aberdeen (Sep 27, 2008)
Celtic left it late to go top of the Scottish Premier League with a last-minute Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink goal giving them a dramatic 3-2 win against Aberdeen at Parkhead on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Consistency more important than derby win, says Kaka (Sep 27, 2008)
AC Milan's world player of the year Kaka says a victory over Italian champions Inter Milan in Sunday's city derby would be great but it is consistency that his team needs the most. . . . more . . .
Mourinho blasts petty Italian press (Sep 27, 2008)
Jose Mourinho fired back on Saturday at press criticism that he lacked respect in failing to turn up to a post match interview. . . . more . . .
Klinsmann's Bayern slump again as Hamburg go top (Sep 27, 2008)
Jurgen Klinsmann's Bayern Munich dropped to ninth in the table as they suffered their second consecutive league defeat with a 1-0 reverse at Hanover on Saturday as Hamburg regained top spot. . . . more . . .
Torres double gets Liverpool back on track (Sep 27, 2008)
Fernando Torres's double was enough to secure Liverpool a 2-0 victory over neighbours Everton and move Rafael Benitez's side to the head of the Premier League table after the Merseyside derby was marred by yet another dismissal. . . . more . . .
Gunners bask in autumnal optimism (Sep 27, 2008)
It has not taken long for Arsenal to banish the gloom which threatened to overwhelm the English Premier League club during its turbulent summer. . . . more . . .
Giggs sees Man Utd beginning to stir ahead of Bolton clash (Sep 27, 2008)
Ryan Giggs has challenged Manchester United to kick-start their season by launching a ten-game winning streak against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Chelsea fight to keep leaders Arsenal in sight (Sep 27, 2008)
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has stated he will treat every competition with equal importance, but there is no doubt the Premier League remains his top target. . . . more . . .
Henry could leave Barca in January (Sep 27, 2008)
Unsettled Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was on Saturday tipped by the Spanish media for a winter return to the English Premier League. . . . more . . .
Vieira leaves Iraq as charity game postponed (Sep 27, 2008)
Iraq's Brazilian coach Jorvan Vieira has left the embattled country as a friendly charity match with a European team was put off by two months. . . . more . . .
Newcastle keeper Given dubious over Kinnear (Sep 27, 2008)
Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has questioned Joe Kinnear's appointment as the new interim manager at the troubled Premier League club. . . . more . . .
Sneijder set to return to action (Sep 26, 2008)
Dutch international midfielder Wesley Sneijder is set to return to play for Spanish champions Real Madrid after recovering from a left knee injury, the club announced on Friday. . . . more . . .
UEFA to set up special unit to stamp out corruption (Sep 26, 2008)
A special investigation unit to stamp out match-fixing and corruption in football has been rubber-stamped by UEFA, according to general secretary David Taylor on Friday. . . . more . . .
Hammers appeal hopes crushed in Tevez row (Sep 26, 2008)
West Ham's bid to avoid a 30-million-pound payout over the Carlos Tevez affair via an appeal to the Court of Arbritration for Sport (CAS) looks set to fail after the tribunal said it would be unable to consider the case. . . . more . . .
Euro championships to expand to 24 teams in 2016 (Sep 26, 2008)
The European football championships in 2016 will be expanded from 16 teams to 24, UEFA announced here on Friday. . . . more . . .
Newcastle appoint Kinnear as Keegan waits in wings (Sep 26, 2008)
Newcastle on Friday appointed former Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear as their manager for the next five weeks, as it emerged that Kevin Keegan could be back in charge by the end of October. . . . more . . .
We are coming to get you, Man Utd boss warns Gunners (Sep 26, 2008)
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned the Premier League pacesetters his Manchester United side is finally ready to kick-start the campaign. . . . more . . .
Desperate Newcastle appoint five-week boss (Sep 26, 2008)
Crisis club Newcastle announced Friday that former Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear has agreed to step in as interim manager for the next five weeks. . . . more . . .
Blackburn lose Robinson for two weeks (Sep 26, 2008)
Paul Robinson's bid to rebuild his career at Blackburn has suffered a setback after the former England number one was ruled out of action for at least two weeks with a calf injury. . . . more . . .
Newcastle would not give me enough time: Venables (Sep 26, 2008)
Terry Venables has revealed that he turned down the role of interim manager at Newcastle because owner Mike Ashley would not guarantee him enough time to turn around the fortunes of the troubled club. . . . more . . .
Venables turns down Newcastle role (Sep 26, 2008)
Terry Venables rejected the chance Thursday to step into the hotseat at troubled Newcastle, who have been managerless since Kevin Keegan's abrupt departure earlier this month. . . . more . . .
Valencia top but Emery wants more (Sep 25, 2008)
Valencia supplanted Villarreal at the summit of the Spanish first division with David Villa scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at promoted Malaga on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Kaka, Robinho in, Ronaldinho out as Brazil squad named (Sep 25, 2008)
There was no place for AC Milan's Ronaldinho on Thursday as Brazil coach Dunga named his 22-man squad for next month's 2010 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia. . . . more . . .
Villa double sends Valencia top (Sep 25, 2008)
Valencia supplanted Villarreal at the summit of the Spanish first division with David Villa scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at promoted Malaga on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Holders Rangers at home in League Cup (Sep 25, 2008)
Scottish League Cup holders Rangers were given a home quarter-final after being drawn in the last eight against Hamilton on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Togo captain Nibombe signs with Romanian club CS Otopeni (Sep 25, 2008)
Togo captain Dare Nibombe has signed a three-year contract with newly-promoted Romanian first division club CS Otopeni. . . . more . . .
Listkiewicz denies German reports that Poland not ready for Euro 2012 (Sep 25, 2008)
Michal Listkiewicz, president of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), Thursday denied reports in the German press that he was worried about his country's readiness to co-host Euro 2012. . . . more . . .
Euro championships to expand to 24 teams: Beckenbauer (Sep 25, 2008)
The European football championships in 2016 will be expanded from 16 teams to 24, FIFA's European executive committee member Franz Beckenbauer said here Thursday. . . . more . . .
France's Metsu named Qatar coach (Sep 25, 2008)
France's Bruno Metsu, who resigned as United Arab Emirates coach at the weekend, was on Thursday named as boss of the Qatar national team. . . . more . . .
FIFA fine Croatia for racist abuse of England's Heskey (Sep 25, 2008)
World football's ruling body FIFA on Thursday fined the Croatian Football Federation 30,000 Swiss francs after Croat fans racially abused England striker Emile Heskey during a World Cup qualifier. . . . more . . .
Mourinho under fire after Inter no show (Sep 25, 2008)
Jose Mourinho has created a storm in the Italian media after failing to turn up for his post match press interviews following Inter Milan's 1-0 home win over Lecce. . . . more . . .
Venables considers Newcastle football role (Sep 25, 2008)
Terry Venables was Thursday contemplating an offer to step into the hotseat at troubled Newcastle, who have been managerless since Kevin Keegan's abrupt departure earlier this month. . . . more . . .
Money can't buy success, Man Utd boss warns (Sep 25, 2008)
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has fired a word of warning at rivals Manchester City that it will take more than pots of money to buy them success. . . . more . . .
Smith hails Gers quality after last gasp win (Sep 24, 2008)
Rangers boss Walter Smith hailed a last-ditch League Cup win over Partick Thistle as proof of the quality in his squad. . . . more . . .
Holders PSG through, Marseille exit French League Cup (Sep 24, 2008)
Holders Paris Saint Germain beat Monaco while Marseille lost to bogey team Sochaux and St Etienne were thrashed 4-1 by second division bottom club Guingamp in French League Cup action on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Van der Vaart bags hat-trick as Real massacre Sporting (Sep 24, 2008)
Rafael van der Vaart endeared himself to the Real Madrid fans with a hat-trick as the champions crushed Sporting Gijon 7-1 on Wednesday to go second in the table. . . . more . . .
Switched-off City stars upstaged by Brighton (Sep 24, 2008)
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes admitted his side had only themselves to blame for a humiliating League Cup exit at the hands of League One club Brighton. . . . more . . .
Klose, Ribery back as Bayern go through (Sep 24, 2008)
Germany striker Miroslav Klose proved last week's leg injury is behind him as defending German Cup holders Bayern Munich beat 2007 champions Nuremberg 2-0 in Wednesday night's second round tie. . . . more . . .
Mourinho magic keeps Inter on top (Sep 24, 2008)
An inspired substitution from coach Jose Mourinho allowed Inter Milan to stay top of the Serie A table with a 1-0 victory over Lecce at the San Siro on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Ice-cool Gudjohnsen saves Barca's blushes (Sep 24, 2008)
Eidur Gudjohnsen is a bit part player at Barcelona but the Icelandic international showed his worth with an 80th minute winner as Barca defeated Real Betis 3-2 to notch their first home win this season. . . . more . . .
Poland voice doubts as Euro 2012 decision looms (Sep 24, 2008)
Michal Listkiewicz, president of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), admits in the German press on Wednesday he has concerns whether his country will be ready to co-host Euro 2012. . . . more . . .
Hammers to appeal against Tevez punishment (Sep 24, 2008)
West Ham United said Wednesday they would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a potential 30-million pounds fine for their part in the Carlos Tevez affair. . . . more . . .
Chelsea bolster midfield with Mineiro signing (Sep 24, 2008)
Chelsea have completed the signing of experienced Brazil midfielder Mineiro as cover for the injured Michael Essien. . . . more . . .
Controversial champions PSG advance (Sep 24, 2008)
Reigning French League Cup champions Paris Saint Germain, excluded then reinstated for this season's event following an insulting banner in last year's final, beat Monaco 1-0 on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
LMA 'astonished' by Platini attack on Wenger (Sep 24, 2008)
England's League Managers' Association (LMA) said Wednesday it was "astonished and dismayed" by the recent verbal attacks on Arsene Wenger by UEFA president Michel Platini. . . . more . . .
Pogatetz to say sorry over horror tackle (Sep 24, 2008)
Middlesbrough and Austria defender Emanuel Pogatetz says he will apologise for the horror tackle that left Manchester United youngster Rodrigo Possebon in hospital. . . . more . . .
Zola resigned to cash-strapped future for Hammers (Sep 24, 2008)
New West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has admitted he may not be allowed to strengthen his squad in January as the club faces up to a potential 30-million-pound bill for the Carlos Tevez affair. . . . more . . .
Fergie fumes over Pogatetz horror tackle (Sep 24, 2008)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson branded Emanuel Pogatetz's challenge on Rodrigo Possebon "horrendous" after the young Brazilian was left with a suspected broken leg on his debut for the English and European champions. . . . more . . .
No surprises as Schalke, Bremen make third round (Sep 23, 2008)
Germany defender Heiko Westermann hit two second-half goals to seal Schalke 04's 2-0 win over Hanover and put the Royal Blues into the German Cup's third round alongside Werder Bremen on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Youngest ever Gunners hit Blades for six (Sep 23, 2008)
Arsene Wenger enjoyed a night to savour as another generation of young stars stepped off the Arsenal production line to inflict a 6-0 drubbing on an experienced Sheffield United side on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Whittaker set for op as Gers begin League Cup defence (Sep 23, 2008)
Rangers defender Steven Whittaker is set to undergo knee surgery to alleviate a problem that has kept him sidelined for much of this season. . . . more . . .
Hoffenheim's Hopp to press charges after death threat (Sep 23, 2008)
Dietmar Hopp, the backer of newly-promoted Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, said Tuesday he will press charges against a Borussia Dortmund fan arrested for displaying a banner threatening to kill him. . . . more . . .
Iraqi team train at home for first time since fall of Saddam (Sep 23, 2008)
The Iraqi national football team was seen training in Baghdad on Tuesday for the first time since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein five years ago. . . . more . . .
Lyon slap 100m euro price tag on Benzema (Sep 23, 2008)
Lyon have slapped a 100 million euro price tag on France international starlet Karim Benzema, according to club president Jean-Michel Aulas on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Owen 'sad' to see Keegan quit (Sep 23, 2008)
Newcastle captain Michael Owen has said he and his team-mates were "saddened" to see manager Kevin Keegan quit but warned the Magpies they had to "snap out of the doom". . . . more . . .
EPL dismisses Portsmouth ownership speculation (Sep 23, 2008)
The English Premier League has dismissed suggestions that Portsmouth are effectively controlled by Arkadi Gaydamak, father of the club's owner Alexandre. . . . more . . .
Hughes key to new City owners' 10-year-plan (Sep 23, 2008)
Mark Hughes, the manager of Manchester City, has been told by the Premier Legaue club's new owners he has a central role in their plans for a decade of success at Eastlands. . . . more . . .
Shell, Iraq seal $4 billion gas deal (Sep 23, 2008)
Royal Dutch Shell has formally signed a gas joint venture with an Iraqi state-owned company estimated to be worth four billion dollars, a top government oil official said on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Pompey insist Alexandre Gaydamak is their owner (Sep 23, 2008)
Portsmouth were adamant that Alexandre Gaydamak was their owner after the Premier League sought clarification about who was ultimately in charge at Fratton Park. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo back on the ball (Sep 23, 2008)
Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Ronaldo, one of Brazil's most decorated footballers, was Tuesday back in full training seven months on from a knee injury which led him to leave Italy. . . . more . . .
Kahn defends Bayern's under-fire Rensing (Sep 23, 2008)
Former Germany captain Oliver Kahn on Tuesday defended Bayern Munich's under-fire goalkeeper Michael Rensing who made several errors in their shock 5-2 home defeat against Werder Bremen last weekend. . . . more . . .
Sheffield United claim tribunal success on Tevez saga (Sep 23, 2008)
English Championship side Sheffield United said Tuesday a Football Association (FA) appointed arbitration hearing had ruled in their favour of their compensation claim against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez transfer saga. . . . more . . .
Zico to take over Uzbeki flagship side Bunyodkor (Sep 23, 2008)
Uzbekistan's league leaders Bunyodkor are expecting Brazilian former football great Zico to take over the side very soon, the club press service annonced Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Derby day as goal-crazy Atletico face Getafe (Sep 23, 2008)
A fierce Madrid derby is the highlight of the midweek fixtures in the Spanish first division as the league's top-scorers Atletico Madrid travel to unbeaten neighbours Getafe on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Kalou serious about League Cup carry-on (Sep 23, 2008)
Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou wants to give manager Luiz Felipe Scolari a winning introduction to English cup football at Portsmouth on Wednesday after coming off the bench to rescue a point against Manchester United. . . . more . . .
Borriello turning into Milan's top man (Sep 23, 2008)
With all the high profile signings AC Milan made in the summer in a bid to win a first Serie A title since 2004, Marco Borriello's return to the club from Genoa created barely a ripple. . . . more . . .
London bank to handle Newcastle sale (Sep 22, 2008)
Managerless Newcastle United are bringing in a London-based investment bank to handle owner Mike Ashley's proposed sale of the the ailing Premier League club said Monday. . . . more . . .
EU to bolster UEFA crackdown on soccer betting: Platini (Sep 22, 2008)
UEFA president Michel Platini said Monday the European union is to bolster the efforts of European football's governing body to crack down on betting in football. . . . more . . .
Hull sign Stelios (Sep 22, 2008)
Stelios Giannakopoulos joined Premier League new boys Hull City on a permanent contract Monday. . . . more . . .
Blues brothers Carvalho and Deco sidelined (Sep 22, 2008)
Chelsea's Portugal international pair of Ricardo Carvalho and Deco are both set to miss matches for the London club through injury it was announced Monday. . . . more . . .
Trezeguet faces up to five months on the sidelines (Sep 22, 2008)
French forward David Trezeguet is to have an operation on his troublesome knee on Tuesday and faces up to five months on the sidelines, his club Juventus said. . . . more . . .
Juve's Buffon out for 10 days (Sep 22, 2008)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon faces 10 days on the sidelines after injuring his groin, the club said on Monday. . . . more . . .
Watford denied replay after 'phantom' goal (Sep 22, 2008)
Officials at the Football League announced Monday there would be no replay of the English second-tier Championship match between Watford and Reading which featured a controversial goal that never was. . . . more . . .
Real's Guti unavailable for Zenit match - club (Sep 22, 2008)
Real Madrid midfielder Guti will miss next week's Champions League match at Zenit St Petersburg after suffering a leg injury at the weekend. . . . more . . .
Mourinho is showing he's the best: Moratti (Sep 22, 2008)
Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti claims that new coach Jose Mourinho is already showing he's the best in the business. . . . more . . .
Park happy with life at Man Utd (Sep 22, 2008)
South Korea's Park Ji-Sung is adamant he still has a "big future" at Manchester United following his heartbreak omission from the squad for the Champions League final win over Chelsea. . . . more . . .
United fined after Chelsea yellows (Sep 22, 2008)
Manchester United will be fined 25,000 pounds after receiving seven yellow cards in their 1-1 draw away to Chelsea on Sunday but will face no other disciplinary action. . . . more . . .
Scolari lifted by Chelsea's football spirit (Sep 22, 2008)
Luiz Felipe Scolari believes the spirit Chelsea displayed to claim a point in their showdown with Manchester United augurs well for his new club's bid to wrest the Premier League title away from Sir Alex Ferguson's men. . . . more . . .
Ramos happy to stick it out at Spurs (Sep 22, 2008)
Tottenham manager Juande Ramos laughed off reports that he is keen to return to Spain after a dismal goalless draw with Wigan kept his side bottom of the Premier League. . . . more . . .
Hull football coach turned off by video replay despite Everton lifeline (Sep 22, 2008)
Hull manager Phil Brown insisted he is not in favour of video technology despite watching Tim Cahill's controversial goal put Everton on course for a 2-2 draw at the KC Stadium. . . . more . . .
False-flagging linesman to get 'advice' over Watford match (Sep 22, 2008)
The linesman who gave a goal instead of a corner for Reading during their English Championship match at Watford is to receive "operational advice". . . . more . . .
Smith warns Rangers football players to be in top form (Sep 22, 2008)
Rangers manager Walter Smith says his players must be at the top of their game to keep their place in his side following their 2-1 win over Motherwell. . . . more . . .
St Etienne shock PSG, Marseille lose ground on Lyon (Sep 21, 2008)
Saint Etienne shocked Paris Saint Germain with a 1-0 victory thanks to Mouhamadou Dabo to cap a fine week though Marseille missed their chance to gain ground on French league leaders Lyon on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Killie boss Jefferies signs new deal (Sep 21, 2008)
Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies has agreed a contract extension which will keep him with the Scottish Premier League club until May 2012, it was announced Sunday. . . . more . . .
Gomez helps put Stuttgart third as Schalke go top (Sep 21, 2008)
Germany striker Mario Gomez was both goal scorer and provider as VfB Stuttgart came from behind to beat Karlsruhe 3-1 at home on Sunday to go third in the Bundesliga as Schalke 04 finish the weekend top of the table. . . . more . . .
Sensational Barca smash Gijon for six (Sep 21, 2008)
Barcelona registered their first league win of the season and they did it in style with a 6-1 demolition of ten-man Sporting Gijon on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Spurs stay on the bottom after Wigan stalemate (Sep 21, 2008)
Tottenham Hotspur were booed off the field by their own fans following a goalless draw against Wigan Athletic which left the Londoners rooted to the foot of the Premier League table. . . . more . . .
Osman rescues a point as Everton stage late show (Sep 21, 2008)
Everton midfielder Leon Osman rescued a 2-2 draw against Hull as David Moyes' side came from two goals behind at the KC Stadium on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Rangers survive scare to stay top (Sep 21, 2008)
Rangers survived a late scare to grind out a 2-1 win against Motherwell to stay top of the Scottish Premier League on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Robinho stars as City hit Pompey for six (Sep 21, 2008)
Robinho produced another captivating display to inspire Manchester City to a thumping 6-0 win over Portsmouth here Sunday. . . . more . . .
Honours even as Kalou rides to Chelsea rescue (Sep 21, 2008)
Salomon Kalou came off the bench to salvage a point for Chelsea as Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's first duel with Luiz Felipe Scolari ended in the most exhilarating of stalemates here on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Four-star Milan ease pressure on Ancelotti (Sep 21, 2008)
AC Milan returned to form with a thumping 4-1 victory over previously unbeaten Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday to ease the pressure on under-fire coach Carlo Ancelotti. . . . more . . .
Blues bounce back against Man Utd (Sep 21, 2008)
Chelsea came from a goal behind against champions Manchester United to extend their unbeaten home Premier League record to 85 matches with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge here Sunday. . . . more . . .
Man City takeover to be completed on Tuesday (Sep 21, 2008)
Manchester City revealed on Sunday that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan and his group will complete their takeover of the Premier League club on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Man City takeover to be completed on Tuesday (Sep 21, 2008)
Manchester City revealed on Sunday that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan and his group will complete their takeover of the Premier League club on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Quickfire Villa shoot down Albion (Sep 21, 2008)
Aston Villa won their derby shoot-out with local rivals West Bromwich Albion as two goals in two minutes clinched a 2-1 victory on Sunday. . . . more . . .
Scolari lights the fuse on Man Utd showdown (Sep 21, 2008)
Luiz Felipe Scolari has lit the fuse on Chelsea's explosive Premier League showdown with Manchester United by admitting he could make a move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. . . . more . . .
Gunners have got title balance just right, says Wenger (Sep 21, 2008)
Arsene Wenger believes his Arsenal side are producing performances that will see them launch a sustained challenge for the Premier League title. . . . more . . .
Zola not carried away by Hammers debut success (Sep 21, 2008)
Gianfranco Zola urged West Ham to stay grounded after marking the start of his "new adventure" with a 3-1 win over Newcastle. . . . more . . .
Reds will learn lessons of Stoke stalemate insists Benitez (Sep 21, 2008)
Rafa Benitez insisted Liverpool would learn their lesson after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Stoke at Anfield. . . . more . . .
Maniche shines in Atletico goal rush (Sep 20, 2008)
Atletico Madrid capped a fantastic week with a 4-0 home victory over Recreativo Huelva on Saturday to go second in the Spanish first division. . . . more . . .
Ederson puts Lyon five points clear in France (Sep 20, 2008)
Brazilian Ederson scored a penalty for Lyon in their 1-0 home win over Le Havre, putting them five points clear at the top of the French championship on Saturday, while nine-man Bordeaux also won. . . . more . . .
Roma bounce back with first win of the season (Sep 20, 2008)
AS Roma lifted the gloom surrounding the Stadio Olimpico by claiming their first win of the season at the fourth attempt in a 3-0 home success over Reggina on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Fightback sends Gunners top (Sep 20, 2008)
Arsenal came from a goal down to beat former bogey team Bolton 3-1 and move to the top of the Premier League table here on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Cotonsport crush 10-man Enyimba to top table (Sep 20, 2008)
Cotonsport Garoua of Cameroon outplayed 10-man Enyimba of Nigeria 3-0 Saturday to top their African Champions League group and dodge Egyptian giants Al-Ahly in the semi-finals. . . . more . . .
Klinsmann rues 'black' Saturday as Bremen rout Bayern (Sep 20, 2008)
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann could only rue his side's 'black' Saturday as Werder Bremen routed the defending Bundesliga champions 5-2 in Munich. . . . more . . .
Derbyshire lifts Rovers (Sep 20, 2008)
Matt Derbyshire's late winner gave Paul Ince his first home win as Blackburn manager and bragging rights over his Fulham counterpart Roy Hodgson, once his boss at Inter Milan. . . . more . . .
Dream start for Zola deepens Newcastle nightmare (Sep 20, 2008)
Gianfranco Zola made a dream start to life at West Ham after David Di Michele inspired a 3-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Liverpool frustrated by Sorensen heroics (Sep 20, 2008)
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen produced a memorable display to thwart Liverpool as Tony Pulis's promoted team battled for a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Chopra puts personal strife behind him to sink Middlesbrough (Sep 20, 2008)
Sunderland striker Michael Chopra made amends for a miserable start to the season as his double-strike clinched a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Mazembe snatch draw and stay in hunt (Sep 20, 2008)
TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo continued an African Champions League revival by forcing a 2-2 draw at Al-Hilal of Sudan this weekend. . . . more . . .
Gift goal takes Sfaxien back to top (Sep 20, 2008)
Title holders CS Sfaxien of Tunisia regained top spot in Group A of the African Confederation Cup with a 1-0 win over Harras al-Hodoud of Egypt this weekend. . . . more . . .
Galliani denies Milan were in crisis (Sep 20, 2008)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani denied on Saturday that his club was ever in crisis, despite losing their opening two Serie A games of the season. . . . more . . .
Mourinho won't be pushed into starting Adriano (Sep 20, 2008)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho defiantly refused to be drawn on whether or not he would restore Brazil forward Adriano to his starting line-up despite media pressure. . . . more . . .
Barca under pressure as sickly Henry sidelined (Sep 20, 2008)
Barcelona said Saturday they have told French striker Thierry Henry to stay at home and recover from illness as they travel to Sporting Gijon for a must-win third league match of the season. . . . more . . .
Scolari lights the fuse on United showdown (Sep 20, 2008)
Luiz Felipe Scolari has lit the fuse on Chelsea's explosive Premier League showdown with Manchester United by admitting he could make a move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. . . . more . . .
Man City fans made to wait for overnight success (Sep 20, 2008)
Harry Redknapp may admit to glancing enviously at Mark Hughes' spending power but Manchester City are still waiting for their new-found riches to translate into significant success on the pitch. . . . more . . .
Monaco's 'Asian Baggio' Park makes big impression (Sep 20, 2008)
Monaco's Korean star Park Chu-young may have already made a big impact in the French top flight, but the "Asian Baggio" says he still feels like a footballing apprentice. . . . more . . .
Helmes hat-trick puts Leverkusen into second spot (Sep 19, 2008)
Bayer Leverkusen's Patrick Helmes scored a hat-trick in their 4-0 home victory over Hanover 96 on Friday to shoot them to provisional second spot in the German league table. . . . more . . .
Benitez hails Gerrard as world's best midfielder (Sep 19, 2008)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has described Steven Gerrard as "the best midfielder in the world" ahead of a weekend which could see the Reds skipper lead his side to the top of the Premier League. . . . more . . .
Ribery out of Bayern's Bremen test (Sep 19, 2008)
French international midfielder Franck Ribery will not be fit to play in Bayern Munich's encounter with Werder Bremen on Saturday owing to a thigh strain just as he had got over ankle ligament trouble, his club said Friday. . . . more . . .
Trezeguet to have knee operation (Sep 19, 2008)
Juventus striker David Trezeguet is to have surgery on a recurring knee injury, according to the Italian club Friday. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo wants to play for Paris St Germain (Sep 19, 2008)
Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Ronaldo, one of Brazil's most decorated footballers, wants to play for French side Paris St Germain, according to press reports Friday. . . . more . . .
Newcastle lose Smith for three months (Sep 19, 2008)
Managerless Newcastle's problems deepened on Friday when it was confirmed former England forward Alan Smith will be sidelined for three months with a stress fracture in his foot. . . . more . . .
Rosicky on road to recovery after complex injury (Sep 19, 2008)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has voiced cautious optimism that Tomas Rosicky will be back in action before Christmas but admitted that the Czech midfielder's injury has been far more complicated to treat than first anticipated. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo desperate to be unleashed on Chelsea (Sep 19, 2008)
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be thrust back into Manchester United's starting eleven at Chelsea on Sunday after pleading with Alex Ferguson to be handed the chance to tackle Luiz Felipe Scolari's table toppers. . . . more . . .
Aussies keen to rush fit-again Cahill back into team (Sep 19, 2008)
National coach Pim Verbeek said Friday he will select fit-again midfielder Tim Cahill for Australia's home World Cup qualifier against Qatar next month if the Everton star remains injury-free. . . . more . . .
Arsenal bring Kroenke on board to resist Usmanov (Sep 19, 2008)
American sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has joined Arsenal's board in a move designed to bolster the club's defences against a potential takeover by Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov. . . . more . . .
Spurs and Everton leave UEFA Cup hopes on knife-edge (Sep 19, 2008)
Tottenham and Everton, once proud members of the English Premiership's original big five before turning into serial under-achievers, were struggling to salvage their UEFA Cup dreams on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Aussie chief Lowy appointed to FIFA WCup committee (Sep 19, 2008)
Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy has been appointed to the FIFA World Cup Organising Committee, FFA said Friday. . . . more . . .
Veteran Giggs stunned by glittering career (Sep 19, 2008)
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs admitted on Friday he was stunned by his achievements in the game, but insists there's work to be done to kickstart the champions' lacklustre season into action. . . . more . . .
Milan put aside league woes to beat Zurich in UEFA Cup (Sep 18, 2008)
Struggling AC Milan earned their first victory of the season in a 3-1 success over FC Zurich in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg at the San Siro on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Jo brace completes City fightback victory at Omonia (Sep 18, 2008)
Cash-rich Manchester City needed a brace from Brazilian striker Jo to overcome Cypriot minnows Omonia Nicosia 2-1 in this UEFA Cup first round, first leg tie here on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Jo brace completes City fightback victory at Omonia (Sep 18, 2008)
Cash-rich Manchester City needed a brace from Brazilian striker Jo to overcome Cypriot minnows Omonia Nicosia 2-1 in this UEFA Cup first round, first leg tie here on Thursday. . . . more . . .
England skip new Four Nations tournament (Sep 18, 2008)
Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - but not England - announced Thursday that their national sides would take part in a new 'Four Associations' tournament in 2011. . . . more . . .
SAfrica WC2010 will have enough beds: tourism bodies (Sep 18, 2008)
South African tourism bodies on Thursday said the 2010 World Cup host will have enough beds for visitors after FIFA boss Sepp Blatter said demand could out-strip availability. . . . more . . .
Hertha consider leaving Berlin's Olympic stadium (Sep 18, 2008)
Hertha Berlin are considering quitting the German capital's Olympic Stadium - built by Hitler's architect Albert Speer - and moving to a new arena of their own, said a report here on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Subotic's stunning start captures Loew's attention (Sep 18, 2008)
A string of good performances on his first Bundesliga season and three goals in four games has brought Borussia Dortmund teenager Neven Subotic to the attention of Germany coach Joachim Loew. . . . more . . .
Chopra thankful for Keane backing (Sep 18, 2008)
Sunderland striker Michael Chopra publicly expressed his gratitude to manager Roy Keane for giving himself time to sort out his life away from football. . . . more . . .
Spurs, AC Milan need UEFA Cup reprieve (Sep 18, 2008)
Premier League tailenders Tottenham host Polish unknowns Wisla Krakow in the UEFA Cup on Thursday, with under-fire boss Juande Ramos knowing only a convincing win will appease weary fans. . . . more . . .
Wilkins in Chelsea return as Scolari's assistant (Sep 18, 2008)
Ray Wilkins was appointed as Chelsea's new assistant first-team coach on Thursday following Steve Clarke's move to London rivals West Ham. . . . more . . .
Rosicky cool over comeback date (Sep 18, 2008)
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky said Thursday he was still some way off full fitness after suffering renewed problems to the thigh injury that has kept him sidelined since January. . . . more . . .
Wenger wants Arsenal to find their cutting edge (Sep 18, 2008)
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal will have to show a sharper cutting edge if they want to make a major impact on the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Ronaldo Champions League return lifts United spirits on road to Chelsea (Sep 18, 2008)
Sir Alex Ferguson is set to throw Cristiano Ronaldo into battle against Chelsea on Sunday after the winger was weclomed back into the Manchester United fold with open arms. . . . more . . .
Klinsmann just glad to take three points from Bucharest (Sep 18, 2008)
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann was pleased to take three points from Romania on his Champions League debut as a Daniel Van Buyten header inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Steaua Bucharest. . . . more . . .
Brazilian Fabiano hit with nine-match ban for spitting (Sep 18, 2008)
Melbourne Victory's Brazilian striker Ney Fabiano has received a nine-match ban after being found guilty of spitting at an opponent during an Australian A-League match last weekend. . . . more . . .
Rivaldo opens Asian account, Japanese sides enjoy mixed fortunes (Sep 17, 2008)
Former world player of the year Rivaldo repaid Uzbekistan outfit Kuruvchi's faith in his ageing powers on Wednesday by scoring for them in their 2-2 draw away at Iranian side Saipa in their AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg match. . . . more . . .
Benzema rescues point for Lyon (Sep 17, 2008)
Karim Benzema rescued a draw for French champions Lyon as they drew 2-2 with Italy's Fiorentina in their opening Champions League Group E match on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Van Buyten header gives Bayern win at Steaua (Sep 17, 2008)
A first-half header by Bayern Munich defender Daniel Van Buyten sealed the German giants' 1-0 win over Steaua Bucharest here on Wednesday in their Champions League Group F match. . . . more . . .
Job done as Real ease past Belarus minnows (Sep 17, 2008)
As expected record nine-time European champions Real Madrid defeated Belarus unknowns BATE Borisov 2-0 in the Champions League Group H opener at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Prodigal son Ronaldo welcomed back with open arms (Sep 17, 2008)
Cristiano Ronaldo was welcomed back into the Manchester United fold with open arms but the Portugal winger was unable to inspire the European champions to victory over Villarreal here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Celtic frustrated in Danish stalemate (Sep 17, 2008)
Celtic missed a penalty and the referee sent the wrong player off as ten-men Aalborg held on for a goalless draw in their opening Group E Champions League match Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Del Piero rocket scrapes Juve past Zenit (Sep 17, 2008)
Juventus marked their return to the Champions League after a two year absence with a hard-fought 1-0 Group H victory over UEFA Cup holders Zenit St Petersburg here on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Gallas saves Arsenal from more pain in the Ukraine (Sep 17, 2008)
Arsenal avoided another dose of pain in the Ukraine as William Gallas snatched a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against Dynamo Kiev in Wednesday's Group G opener. . . . more . . .
Ribery awarded 340,000 euros by Swiss court (Sep 17, 2008)
Bayern Munich's France midfielder Franck Ribery will receive 340,000 euros (487,000 US dollars) from his former agent after a ruling by the Swiss Federal Court in Lausanne on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
Forlan out injured for 3-4 weeks: Atletico de Madrid (Sep 17, 2008)
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan will be out for three to four weeks after suffering a thigh injury during the Champions League match with PSV Eindhoven, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
We will fight for Schweinsteiger, says Bayern chairman (Sep 17, 2008)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said Wednesday he will fight to keep Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger when contract negotiations resume at the end of the month. . . . more . . .
Everton boss mulls response to improper conduct charge (Sep 17, 2008)
Everton manager David Moyes said he'd yet to decide his response to a Football Association (FA) improper conduct charge on Wednesday after being sent to the stands during his side's 3-2 Premier League win away to Stoke. . . . more . . .
Boro striker Tuncay out of action (Sep 17, 2008)
Middlesbrough striker Tuncay Sanli is set to miss the next six weeks of the Premier League after sustaining a knee injury while on international duty last week. . . . more . . .
Ex-England star Barnes to manage Jamaica (Sep 17, 2008)
Former Liverpool and England star John Barnes was named Wednesday as the new manager of Jamaica. . . . more . . .
Man Utd to face Villareal on road to defend title (Sep 17, 2008)
No club has retained the Champions League since the format was introduced in 1992 -- but Manchester United will look to break the mould when they embark on this season's campaign at home to Villarreal of Spain on Wednesday. . . . more . . .
FIFA probes race taunts against Heskey (Sep 17, 2008)
World football's ruling body FIFA is investigating claims that England striker Emile Heskey was racially abused by Croatia fans during the sides' World Cup qualifier last week. . . . more . . .
Refs' body backs Hackett after Ferguson rant (Sep 17, 2008)
Referees boss Keith Hackett has been defended after Sir Alex Ferguson blamed him for a decision to rescind Chelsea captain John Terry's red card at Manchester City on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Guthrie escapes additional FA ban for horror tackle (Sep 17, 2008)
Newcastle midfielder Danny Guthrie will serve a standard three-match suspension for his reckless tackle on Hull's Craig Fagan and won't get an additional ban, it was announced Wednesday. . . . more . . .
US gold medal winning women footballers assigned new teams (Sep 17, 2008)
Members of America's Olympic gold medal-winning women's football team learned on Tuesday what clubs they would be joining in the new Women's Professional Soccer league. . . . more . . .
Scolari plays down Chelsea's stunning start (Sep 17, 2008)
Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned his Chelsea stars not to get carried away after their Champions League demolition of Bordeaux. . . . more . . .
Bremen's Schaaf disappointed by draw with minnows (Sep 17, 2008)
Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf admitted his side must improve on Tuesday night's 0-0 draw with Champions League debutantes Anorthosis Famagusta if they have any chance of progressing. . . . more . . .
Cluj shock Roma on Champions League debut (Sep 16, 2008)
Champions League debutants CFR 1907 Cluj stunned AS Roma 2-1 in a Group A clash at the Stadio Olimpico here on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Vintage Chelsea sink Bordeaux (Sep 16, 2008)
Chelsea showed no signs of a Champions League hangover as Luiz Felipe Scolari's side thrashed Bordeaux 4-0 in their Group A opener on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Brazilian brace gives Inter the points in Athens (Sep 16, 2008)
Brazilians Mancini and Adriano scored a goal apiece to hand Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan side a 2-0 Group B Champions League victory over Panathinaikos Tuesday at a sold-out Athens Olympic Stadium. . . . more . . .
Gerrard double gives Liverpool tonic in Marseille (Sep 16, 2008)
Steven Gerrard stole the show on his full return to the Liverpool side on Tuesday with both goals to secure a 2-1 win in his side's opening Champions League Group D encounter at Marseille. . . . more . . .
Bremen held at home by minnows Anorthosis (Sep 16, 2008)
Werder Bremen made a low-key and unimpressive start to their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night with a scoreless draw against Cypriot debutants Anorthosis Famagusta. . . . more . . .
Vintage Chelsea sink Bordeaux (Sep 16, 2008)
Chelsea showed no signs of a Champions League hangover as Luiz Felipe Scolari's side thrashed Bordeaux 4-0 in their Group A opener on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Cluj shock Roma on Champions League debut (Sep 16, 2008)
Champions League debutants CFR 1907 Cluj stunned AS Roma 2-1 in a Group A clash at the Stadio Olimpico here on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Relieved Guardiola savours maiden Barca win (Sep 16, 2008)
Pep Guardiola finally tasted his first competitive win as Barcelona manager with his side defeating Sporting Lisbon 3-1 in Tuesday's Champions League Group C opener at the Nou Camp. . . . more . . .
Football: Vintage Chelsea sink Bordeaux (Sep 16, 2008)
Chelsea showed no signs of a Champions League hangover as Luiz Felipe Scolari's side thrashed Bordeaux 4-0 in their Group A opener on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Atletico return to paradise with thrashing of PSV (Sep 16, 2008)
Atletico Madrid's first appearance in European club football's elite competition for 11 years was lined with silver - and a 3-0 Champions League thrashing of PSV Eindhoven Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Hamann cautions English clubs over costly tickets (Sep 16, 2008)
With rising ticket prices and foreign investors pouring huge sums of money into Premier League sides, Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann says English clubs are skating on thin ice. . . . more . . .
Blatter presents Mandela with World Cup trophy replica (Sep 16, 2008)
Former South African president Nelson Mandela was hailed as the 'architect' behind his country's hosting of the 2010 World Cup finals here on Tuesday as FIFA president Sepp Blatter presented him with a replica of the World Cup trophy. . . . more . . .
Colombia sack Pinto over poor results (Sep 16, 2008)
Colombia's football federation announced the sacking of national football coach, Jorge Luis Pinto, Tuesday following the team's poor results in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. . . . more . . .
Guthrie tackle 'unacceptable' - PFA boss (Sep 16, 2008)
Players' union chief Gordon Taylor has branded the horror challenge by Danny Guthrie which left Hull City's Craig Fagan with a broken leg "clearly not acceptable" and predicted strong disciplinary action against the Newcastle United player by the Football Association. . . . more . . .
Celtic's McDonald targets winning start (Sep 16, 2008)
Scott McDonald has billed Celtic's Champions League opener against Aalborg BK as a must-win encounter for the Scottish champions. . . . more . . .
Milan's Pirlo out of UEFA Cup tie (Sep 16, 2008)
AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo will miss Thursday's UEFA Cup first round, first leg clash against FC Zurich after pulling a thigh muscle, his club said on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Man Utd's Carrick out for up to six weeks (Sep 16, 2008)
Michael Carrick is to miss the start of title-holders Manchester United's Champions League campaign after being ruled out on Tuesday for four to six weeks with a broken bone in his foot. . . . more . . .
Terry free to face Man Utd after ban overturned (Sep 16, 2008)
Chelsea captain John Terry will be able to play against Premier League champions Manchester United this Sunday after the red card he received during last weekend's league win over Manchester City was overturned here on Tuesday. . . . more . . .
Man Utd unlikely to lose their shirts as sponsor struggles (Sep 16, 2008)
Manchester United are set to emerge unscathed even if shirt sponsors AIG (American International Group) follows US bank Lehman Brothers in going bust. . . . more . . .
Champions League success not a priority for Scolari (Sep 16, 2008)
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari heads into his side's opening Champions League fixture against Bordeaux insisting he doesn't feel under pressure to win Europe's top club prize. . . . more . . .
Liverpool seek southern comfort (Sep 16, 2008)
Liverpool will seek a spot of southern comfort on Tuesday as they kickstart their Champions League campaign away to Marseille. . . . more . . .
Defiant Ramos vows Spurs will bounce back (Sep 16, 2008)
Under-pressure Juande Ramos has insisted that Tottenham can still break into the English Premier League's top four this season, despite the London club's worst start to a league campaign in 34 years. . . . more . . .
Man City cool on Ronaldo rumours (Sep 16, 2008)
Manchester City have decided against following up an interest in former Brazil striker Ronaldo, the club said on Tuesday following claims by the player that he was set to move to England. . . . more . . .
Celtic's Nakamura seeks return to Japanese club (Sep 16, 2008)
Japan and Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura says he wants to return to his his old J-League home, Yokohama Marinos, and possibly as early as January, Japanese media reported Tuesday. . . . more . . .
We're just champion says Scolari (Sep 01, 2008)
Luiz Felipe Scolari shrugged off the frustration of Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Tottenham by insisting his side are already in title-winning form. . . . more . . .
Owen left out of England soccer squad (Sep 01, 2008)
Michael Owen was the major omission from the England squad which plays opening World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia later this month. . . . more . . .
