Fergie: Name change nonsense
February 10, 2006Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions Old Trafford could be renamed as 'unthinkable'. Speculation surfaced earlier in the week that the Red Devils were offering the carrot of a potential stadium name change in a bid to attract a lucrative sponsorship deal.
Spurs boss hopes Mido will improve after Egypt tantrum (AFP)
February 10, 2006Mido's Tottenham manager Martin Jol believes the striker will emerge a better player from his touchline tantrum with Egypt coach Hassa Shehata which cost him a place in the African Nations Cup final win against Ivory Coast.
Reading charge 13 points clear by beating Southampton (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Reading marched 13 points clear at the top of the second division with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton at the Madejski Stadium on Friday.
Last-gasp Perez gives AZ Alkmaar victory at Sparta (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Kenneth Perez struck in injury time to give AZ Alkmaar a 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch first division on Friday.
Nations-Egypt triumph after penalty shootout (Reuters)
February 10, 2006(adds Shehata quotes)
Egypt wins fifth African Cup (AP)
February 10, 2006Egypt won the African Cup of Nations for a record fifth time, beating Ivory Coast 4-2 on penalty kicks Friday night following a 0-0 tie. Mohamed Aboutrika converted the winning penalty kick after Egypt goalkeeper Essam Al Hadari stopped Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba and Bakary Kone during the shootout.
Nations-Pride and fury from Ivory Coast coach (Reuters)
February 10, 2006By Trevor Huggins
Nations-Disgraced Mido watches Egypt win from press box (Reuters)
February 10, 2006By Brian Homewood
AFCON: Egypt wins fifth African Cup crown
February 10, 2006Egypt won a record fifth African Cup title after defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday. Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba and Bakary Kone had their penalties saved, while Mohamed Aboutrika scored the winner for the host team.
FIFA: No action against Turkey boss
February 10, 2006FIFA has confirmed it will not take any disciplinary action against Turkey manager Fatih Terim following a World Cup qualifier against Switzerland last year. Earlier this week, world soccer's governing body ordered Turkey to play its next six competitive home matches at neutral venues without fans and pay a 200,000 Swiss franc (US$154,000; ?129,000) fine for violence at the game last November.
Ferguson given four-match ban
February 10, 2006Everton striker Duncan Ferguson was banned for four matches Friday by the Football Association for violent conduct.
Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast: Hosts claim shoot-out
February 10, 2006Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast: Hosts claim shoot-out
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Ferguson: 'Old Trafford name change unthinkable'
February 10, 2006Ferguson: 'Old Trafford name change unthinkable'
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Sol has 'genuine injury,' insists Wenger
February 10, 2006Sol has 'genuine injury,' insists Wenger
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Savage still angered by international snub
February 10, 2006Savage still angered by international snub
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Fowler desperate to get back in to the habit
February 10, 2006Fowler desperate to get back in to the habit
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Spurs boss Jol surprised at Mido fall-out
February 10, 2006Spurs boss Jol surprised at Mido fall-out
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Beckham 99% sure it's the Real deal
February 10, 2006Beckham 99% sure it's the Real deal
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Eto'o won't be shying away from penalty duties
February 10, 2006Eto'o won't be shying away from penalty duties
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Former Soviet midfielder Teslev named Moldova coach (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Former Soviet international Anatoly Teslev, who has been out of management for 10 years, was named Moldova's coach on Friday.
FIFA claim no case against Turkey manager in Swiss brawl (AFP)
February 10, 2006FIFA hit out at claims that it should have punished Turkey manager Fatih Terim for his alleged role in the violence which marred the country's November World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.
Barcelona F Ronaldinho's suspension upheld (SportsTicker)
February 10, 2006BARCELONA, Spain (Ticker) - Barcelona striker Ronaldinho will not play against Valencia on Sunday after his appeal against a suspension was turned down for the second time.
Nations-Drogba falls short on night of woe for Ivorians (Reuters)
February 10, 2006By Mark Gleeson
Crespo ready to put up with homesickness in return for medals (AFP)
February 10, 2006Hernan Crespo has admitted he still feels homesick for Italy and Argentina but is adamant it will not force him to leave Chelsea at the end of the season.
Spurs plan to select Mido in squad for Sunderland trip (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol plans to include troubled Egyptian international Mido in his squad for Sunday's Premier League game at Sunderland.
Ahmed Hasan named player of Nations Cup (AFP)
February 10, 2006Egypt skipper Ahmed Hasan has been named the most outstanding player of the 2006 African Nations Cup.
Egypt grab record fifth Nations Cup crown after penalty shootout (AFP)
February 10, 2006Hosts Egypt won a record fifth African Nations Cup title when they defeated Ivory Coast 4-2 on penalties after both teams failed to score after normal and extra time in the final.
'Beckham injured after Madrid's Zaragoza loss'
February 10, 2006David Beckham, Ivan Helguera and Alvaro Mejia will miss Saturday's Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao after being injured in the club's 6-1 Copa del Rey defeat to Zaragoza.
Stuttgart appoints Armin Veh as new coach
February 10, 2006VfB Stuttgart appointed Armin Veh as its new coach Friday, a day after the Bundesliga club fired Italian veteran Giovanni Trapattoni. Veh, 45, a former player at Borussia Moenchengladbach who has previously coached Hansa Rostock in Germany's top league, will sign a contract until the end of this season, Stuttgart said in a statement. Trapattoni joined Stuttgart in June, replacing Matthias Sammer.
Heskey banned for one game for improper conduct
February 10, 2006Birmingham striker Emile Heskey was banned for one match by the Football Association on Friday for improper conduct. Heskey failed to leave the field quickly enough after being sent off on Feb. 4 against Arsenal. The former England international also used abusive language in arguing with the fourth official. The suspension is in addition to the one game ban for the red card. The FA also fined Heskey 5,000 pounds (US$ 8,738; ?7,317).
Brady discharged following op
February 10, 2006Birmingham managing director Karren Brady is out of hospital following an operation on a brain aneurysm, club officials said on Friday.
Harry accused of hypocrisy
February 10, 2006Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has accused former boss Harry Redknapp of saying one thing and meaning another over the appointment of Sir Clive Woodward to the club's technical staff.
Udinese fires coach Serse Cosmi
February 10, 2006Udinese fired its coach Serse Cosmi on Friday after his team lost 2-1 at home against Reggina two days earlier in the Serie A. Cosmi, who had joined Udinese at the beginning of this season, was replaced by Loris Dominissini, the club said in a statement. Equal 11th-place Udinese plays at Lazio on Saturday. Palermo, Lecce and Empoli have fired their coaches in recent weeks.
Nations-Africa won't budge on Cup timing, demands respect (Reuters)
February 10, 2006By Trevor Huggins
Maradona unhurt in car accident-media (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was unhurt when a sports utility vehicle he was travelling in crashed into a telephone booth, local media reports said on Friday.
Stuttgart decide that's the Veh to do things as Trapattoni departs (AFP)
February 10, 2006German club VfB Stuttgart have named former Hansa Rostock boss Armin Veh to replace Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni.
McLeish says he already planned to leave Rangers (Reuters)
February 10, 2006By Kenny MacDonald
Djemba-Djemba facing rap for Villa no-show (AFP)
February 10, 2006Cameroon midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has failed to report back to his English club Aston Villa, nearly a week after his country's exit from the African Cup of Nations.
Ruggeri set to take reins at San Lorenzo (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Former Argentina captain Oscar Ruggeri is taking charge of San Lorenzo as coach for the second time, the first division club said on Friday.
Real coach expects positive reaction from team in Bilbao (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Real Madrid coach Juan Ramon Lopez Caro has backed his players to prove their worth against Athletic Bilbao in the Primera Liga on Saturday, following their midweek humiliation in the King's Cup.
Udinese sack Cosmi and name Dominissini as new coach (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Udinese have sacked their coach Serse Cosmi and replaced him with Loris Dominissini, the Serie A side announced on its website on Friday.
Former Vietnam club coach admits bribery (AFP)
February 10, 2006Vietnam's scandal-plagued football league suffered another blow with the admission by the former coach of a top club that he bribed two other teams to grab the national championship five years ago.
Bundesliga fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Bundesliga matches on Friday
Serie A fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Serie A matches on Friday
English premier league fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the English premier league matches on Friday
Belgian championship fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Belgian championship matches on Friday
Primera Liga fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Primera Liga matches on Friday
Portuguese championship fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Portuguese championship matches on Friday
Turkish championship fixtures (Reuters)
February 10, 2006Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Fixtures from the Turkish championship matches on Friday
Beckham 99% sure it's the Real deal
February 10, 2006Beckham 99% sure it's the Real deal
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'It's time for a British manager' - FA's Richards
February 10, 2006'It's time for a British manager' - FA's Richards
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Rooney confident England will win World Cup
February 10, 2006Rooney confident England will win World Cup
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Ferdinand warns Hammers against complacency
February 10, 2006Ferdinand warns Hammers against complacency
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Wigan face striking crisis for Liverpool visit
February 10, 2006Wigan face striking crisis for Liverpool visit
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Van der Sar plays down Ferdinand row
February 10, 2006Van der Sar plays down Ferdinand row
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Rangers already have McLeish replacement
February 10, 2006Rangers already have McLeish replacement
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Stuttgart fire 'absolute gentleman' Trapattoni
February 10, 2006Stuttgart fire 'absolute gentleman' Trapattoni
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Egypt's home brew face Ivorian exports
February 10, 2006Egypt v Ivory Coast: Match Preview
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Juve prepare to call time on Inter's Serie A bid
February 10, 2006Juve prepare to call time on Inter's Serie A bid
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Injury-hit Lyon aim to restore Ligue 1supremacy
February 10, 2006Injury-hit Lyon aim to restore Ligue 1supremacy
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Goals starting to come for USA's Twellman
February 10, 2006Scoring goals always came easy for Taylor Twellman - until he started suiting up with the U.S. national team. Then came a breakthrough game last month against Norway, when Twellman recorded the ninth three-goal game in U.S. history.
Stuttgart parts company with Trapattoni
February 10, 2006VfB Stuttgart fired manager Giovanni Trapattoni on Thursday, ending his stay at the Bundesliga club midway through a lackluster first season. Stuttgart was held to a 0-0 draw by second-place Werder Bremen on Wednesday, extending a winless streak to three and leaving the club in seventh place, 24 points behind league-leading Bayern Munich. Stuttgart has not scored in three games - since the league restarted after its winter break - and won only three of its last 13 league games.
CTL: The Strongest downs Newell's 3-2
February 10, 2006Copa Libertadores: Julio Cesar Baldivieso and Roger Suarez scored seven minutes apart midway through the second half to lead The Strongest of Bolivia to a 3-2 victory over Newell's Old Boys of Argentina on Thursday in the opening match for both sides in the Copa Libertadores.
Australia choose weakened team
February 10, 2006Josip Skoko and Ahmad Elrich, two players out of favor with their English Premier League soccer clubs, were named Friday in an under-strength team for Australia's debut in the Asian Championships. Earlier this week, Skoko joined Stoke City in the second tier of English competition on loan from Premier League club Wigan, while Elrich has struggled to get game time at Fulham.