Luxemburgo gives Santos edge over Corinthians (Reuters)
February 12, 2006Santos coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo delivered a tactical masterstroke on Sunday to help his team to a 1-0 victory over reigning Brazilian champions Corinthians.
PREVIEW-Soccer-Real look to the past for Cup inspiration (Reuters)
February 12, 2006By Simon Baskett
City make Barton new offer (AFP)
February 12, 2006Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce confirms they have made unsettled midfielder Joey Barton a revised contract offer.
Champagne still on ice, insists Lennon (AFP)
February 12, 2006Celtic captain Neil Lennon denies the Scottish Premier League title was in the bag after leading his side to a 1-0 victory away to Rangers.
Arsenal's Reyes suffers bruising, not broken leg (Reuters)
February 12, 2006Arsenal's Jose Antonio Reyes has escaped with heavy bruising after fears he may have broken his leg following a two-footed tackle by Bolton Wanderers' Abdoulaye Faye in their Premier League match at Highbury on Saturday.
Mido back for Spurs in Sunderland draw (AFP)
February 12, 2006The return of Egypt international Mido was not enough to inspire a Tottenham Hotspur win as Sunderland claimed a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser at the Stadium of Light.
European round-up (Reuters)
February 12, 2006By Mitch Phillips
Eredivisie Roundup, Feb. 12
February 12, 2006AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP)- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Zdenek Grygera scored Sunday to give Ajax Amsterdam a 2-1 Dutch league win at Ado The Hague. No Ajax fans were at The Hague after city mayor Wim Deetman banned them because of reports that police foiled attempts Friday to burn down an Ado clubhouse. About 10 suspects were taken into custody Saturday.
Man City 3-2 Charlton: Match-winner Barton
February 12, 2006Man City 3-2 Charlton: Match-winner Barton
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City offer contract-rebel Barton improved deal
February 12, 2006City offer contract-rebel Barton improved deal
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Serie A: Inzaghi hat-trick sends Milan second
February 12, 2006Inzaghi hat-trick sends Milan second
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Stuttering Lyon wary of renewed title threat
February 12, 2006Stuttering Lyon wary of renewed title threat
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La Liga: Celta back in fifth, Alaves climb
February 12, 2006Celta back in fifth, Alaves climb
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Late drama keeps Panathinaikos in touch with leaders (Reuters)
February 12, 2006By Barney Spender
Primera Liga reports (Reuters)
February 12, 2006(Adds Atletico report)
Makaay, Ballack send Bayern 10 points clear (Reuters)
February 12, 2006(Adds details, quotes)
Serie A Roundup, Feb. 12
February 12, 2006Serie A Wrap: The Olympics aren't the only game in town. In fact, AC Milan turned in a fairly Olympian effort Sunday, falling behind Reggina 1-0, then storming back with four unanswered goals.
Scottish Premier League Roundup, Feb. 12
February 12, 2006SPL Wrap: Maciej Zurawski scored in Celtic's 1-0 win over Glasgow rival Rangers on Sunday and give his team a 13-point lead atop the Scottish league standings. Celtic posted its 20th Premier League victory of the season.
English Premier League Roundup, Feb. 12
February 12, 2006EPL Wrap: Tottenham was just a minute or so away from padding its lead over fifth-place Arsenal courtesy of a win over Sunderland. Then an 89th-minute equalizer pretty much foiled those plans, forcing the Spurs to settle for a tie.
Madrid's Garcia threatened with season-ending injury
February 12, 2006Real Madrid midfielder Pablo Garcia could be sidelined for the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee. The Uruguayan was injured when he collided with Athletic Bilbao striker Ismael Urzaiz as the two players jumped for the ball in a Spanish league game on Saturday. Madrid won 2-0. The Spanish season ends on May 14. The 28-year-old international joined Madrid last July after a four-year stint with Osasuna.
Euro Gallery Feb. 11
February 12, 2006
Mido back for Spurs in Sunderland draw (AFP)
February 12, 2006The return of Egypt international Mido was not enough to inspire a Tottenham Hotspur win as Sunderland claimed a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser at the Stadium of Light.
Stuttering Lyon wary of renewed title threat (Reuters)
February 12, 2006Three successive draws and a defensive injury crisis have left leaders Olympique Lyon fearing a renewed challenge to their Ligue 1 superiority.
Feyenoord lose ground after surprise draw at NAC Breda (Reuters)
February 12, 2006(Repeats adding dropped letter in headline)
Germany to waive noise limits for World Cup parties (Reuters)
February 12, 2006Germany is planning to waive noise limits for outdoor parties during the World Cup so soccer fans will be able to carouse well into the night during the month-long tournament.
Liverpool boss Benitez hits out at cheats
February 12, 2006Liverpool boss Benitez hits out at cheats
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Sunderland 1-1 Tottenham: Murphy's law
February 12, 2006Sunderland 1-1 Tottenham: Murphy's law
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Vieira: Henry may quit Gunners in summer
February 12, 2006Vieira: Henry may quit Gunners
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Djemba-Djemba deserves Villa fine, says agent
February 12, 2006Djemba-Djemba deserves Villa fine, says agent
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Rule me in for England job, insists Pearce
February 12, 2006Rule me in for England job, insists Pearce
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Hiddink: I'll be part-time England boss
February 12, 2006Hiddink: I'll be part-time England boss
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Lowe blow for Mandaric in Saints war of words
February 12, 2006Lowe blow for Mandaric in Saints row
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Mourinho will bin Chelsea video nasty
February 12, 2006Mourinho will bin Chelsea video nasty
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SPL: McLeish signs off with Old Firm defeat
February 12, 2006McLeish signs off with Old Firm defeat
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Eredivisie: Ajax win, Feyenoord lose ground
February 12, 2006Feyenoord lose ground after surprise draw
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Hyundai A-League semi final result (Reuters)
February 12, 2006Feb 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the Hyundai A-League Major Semi Final first leg match on Sunday
Angry Wenger slams Bolton 'tricks' (AFP)
February 12, 2006Arsene Wenger reopened his war of words with Sam Allardyce after Arsenal's tempestuous 1-1 draw with Bolton Wanderers.
Boro put the boot into complacent Chelsea (AFP)
February 12, 2006Chelsea suffered their heaviest defeat under Jose Mourinho as relegation-threatened Middlesbrough pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the season.
Costa Rica 1, South Korea 0 (AP)
February 12, 2006Alvaro Saborio scored on a penalty kick 40 minutes into the first half, leading Costa Rica to a 1-0 win over South Korea on Saturday. Goalies Jose Francisco Porras and Wardy Alfaro combined on the shutout for Costa Rica, which was playing for just the second time since the World Cup qualifying tournament last October.
Unlucky South Korea sunk by Costa Rica penalty (Reuters)
February 12, 2006By Sebastian Laver
Wiltord rescues Lyon as Bordeaux cut the gap (AFP)
February 12, 2006Sylvain Wiltord saved the day for Lyon when producing an injury time goal to earn the four-time French champions a 1-1 draw against Lens.
Robinho and Raul Bravo on target as Real bounce back (AFP)
February 12, 2006Goals from Brazilian starlet Robinho and Raul Bravo saw Real Madrid bounce back from their midweek Spanish Cup humiliation in Zaragoza to record a 2-0 away success in Bilbao which keeps their league title dreams alive.
Draw for Sensini on Udinese coaching debut (AFP)
February 12, 2006Nestor Sensini's debut as coach of Serie A club Udinese ended in a 1-1 draw away to his former club Lazio.
Adriano scores twice as leaders Porto beat Belenenses (Reuters)
February 12, 2006Brazilian striker Adriano scored twice as leaders Porto returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Belenenses on Saturday.