VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Middlesbrough: Advantage Boro

February 16, 2006

VfB Stuttgart 1-2 Middlesbrough: Advantage Boro

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Thun and Middlesbrough clinch first leg wins (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

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Hasselbaink leads Boro to 2-1 win over Stuttgart (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

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UC: Middlesbrough beats Stuttgart 2-1

February 16, 2006

UEFA Cup: Goals by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Stuart Parnaby lifted Middlesbrough over VfB Stuttgart 2-1 in the UEFA Cup round of 32 on Thursday. Hasselbaink capitalized on a bad pass in the 20th minute and Parnaby sidefooted in the second score in the 46th.

UEFA Cup Roundup, Feb. 16

February 16, 2006

UEFA Cup Wrap: FC Thun, Middlesbrough and Slavia Prague won third-round, first-leg matches in the UEFA Cup on Thursday. FC Thun beat Hamburg 1-0, Middlesbrough won 2-1 at Stuttgart, and Slavia Prague beat Italy's Palermo 2-1 in the Czech capital.

UEFA Cup gallery, Feb. 16

February 16, 2006

FIFA says Warner violated code of ethics

February 16, 2006

World soccer's governing body ruled that FIFA vice president Jack Warner had violated its code of ethics over ticket sales for the 2006 World Cup. The Trinidad and Tobago Express claimed in January that Simpaul, the sole agency selling World Cup tickets in Trinidad, was owned by Warner's family. "The committee concluded that because of his involvement with Simpaul Travel Service in Port-of-Spain, FIFA vice president Jack A.

Hannover coach hopes to punish Bayern

February 16, 2006

Hannover 96 is angry that runaway leader Bayern Munich is focusing on AC Milan in the Champions League next week rather than the German league on Saturday. "They seem to have forgotten they play us first in Hannover - that's disrespectful," Hannover 96 coach Peter Neururer said. "Bayern has to be punished for their behavior." Werder Bremen also seems to be looking beyond a tough match Saturday against rising Borussia Dortmund. It plays Juventus on Wednesday in the Champions League.

Megson pays price for Forest failure (AFP)

February 16, 2006

Gary Megson became the latest manager to pay the price for failing to bring the glory days back to Nottingham Forest when the club announced that their manager had left the City Ground "by mutual consent."

African Footballer of the Year winners (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Full list of African Footballer of the Year award winners:

Kaiser picks Brazil and Argentina to shine (AFP)

February 16, 2006

German World Cup legend Franz Beckenbauer predicted Wednesday night that South American giants Brazil and Argentina will be the two sides to beat in Germany 2006.

FIFA says vice president violated ethics code (AP)

February 16, 2006

FIFA vice president Jack Warner was cited by the governing body Thursday for an ethics violation over ticket sales for the 2006 World Cup. The Trinidad and Tobago Express said in January that Simpaul, the sole agency selling World Cup tickets in Trinidad, was owned by Warner's family. The FIFA ethics committee said Warner's actions posed a "conflict of interest." FIFA added that Warner had "brought...

Di Canio meets Holocaust survivors in Rome (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Lazio's Paolo Di Canio has defended his political views after meeting with Jewish survivors of Nazi death camps on Thursday.

Three suspended in Belgian match-fixing probe (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

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Premier League taking no prisoners in bung inquiry

February 16, 2006

Guilty men could face prosecution

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Camara gets away with having his knuckles rapped

February 16, 2006

Scolded Camara gets off lightly

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FIFA thinks it's time for a change in the rules

February 16, 2006

Law-makers urged to act on time-wasting

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World Cup ticket sales land FIFA chief in trouble

February 16, 2006

Warner facing suspension

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Eto'o African player of the year for third time in a row

February 16, 2006

Eto'o voted African Player of the Year

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Neville faces hot reception from Liverpool fans

February 16, 2006

FA Cup Preview: Gary Neville's goal celebrations riled Liverpool fans when Manchester United won the teams' Premier League meeting last month. They're sure to give him a rough ride Saturday when he faces about 40,000 of them at Anfield in the FA Cup.

Cafu undergoes successful knee surgery

February 16, 2006

Brazil captain Cafu underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday. "As expected, everything went fine," Brazil doctor Jose Luis Runco said. "Cafu has the knee of a youngster." The 35-year-old AC Milan defender is expected to be sidelined for about a month. He will stay in Brazil to recover. The surgery at Rio de Janeiro's Pasteur Hospital lasted about 20 minutes, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) said on its Web site.

Belgian club suspends three employees

February 16, 2006

Lierse SK on Thursday suspended two players and an assistant coach who have been linked to match-fixing allegations.

Time wasting on FIFA's agenda

February 16, 2006

FIFA wants referees to automatically caution players who stop opponents restarting play in a crackdown on time wasting. Soccer's world governing body will make the proposal when the rule-making International Board convenes in Lucerne on March 4. FIFA wants any player who take the ball to prevent an opponent taking a throw in, free kick, corner kick - or if they try to delay the restart after a goal is scored - to automatically get a yellow card.

Staunton picks five new players in his first squad

February 16, 2006

Ireland manager Steve Staunton picked five new players Thursday when he named his first squad for next month's friendly against visiting Sweden.

Prem duo target hot Hassan

February 16, 2006

Fulham want to prise Egypt star Ahmed Hassan from former Cottagers boss Jean Tigana's grasp - but Newcastle are also keen on his signature.

DOL: Phillips will endure

February 16, 2006

David O'Leary believes Aston Villa striker Kevin Phillips could emulate Teddy Sheringham and play into his late 30s after hailing him as "a model professional."

Troubled Forest part company with Megson

February 16, 2006

Troubled Forest part company with Megson

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McClaren backs Downing for England

February 16, 2006

McClaren backs Downing for England

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Glazers unworried by United rich list slide

February 16, 2006

Glazers unworried by United rich list slide

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Staunton names 5 new faces in Ireland squad

February 16, 2006

Staunton names 5 new faces in Ireland squad

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Barca man Motta expects Chelsea tricks

February 16, 2006

Barca man Motta expects Chelsea tricks

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McCulloch to return in time for Cardiff?

February 16, 2006

McCulloch to return in time for Cardiff?

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PFA chief: Rival fans love Gary Neville really

February 16, 2006

PFA chief: Rival fans love Gary Neville really

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Blues chief Gold admits relegation agonies

February 16, 2006

Blues chief Gold admits relegation agonies

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Toon's Taylor aims to play again this season

February 16, 2006

Toon's Taylor aims to play again this season

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Larsson set for Helsingborg dotage

February 16, 2006

Larsson set for Helsingborg dotage

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Alaves coach Oliva lasts just one month

February 16, 2006

Alaves coach Oliva lasts just one month

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Brazil choose Kiwis for final warm-up game

February 16, 2006

Brazil choose Kiwis for final warm-up game

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Macedonia turn to Slovenian coach Katanec

February 16, 2006

Macedonia turn to Slovenian coach Katanec

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Forest manager Megson leaves by mutual consent (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Nottingham Forest manager Gary Megson has left the third division club by mutual consent after just over a year in charge of the former European champions.

Law-making body urged to toughen rules on time-wasting (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Soccer's law-making body has been urged by FIFA to toughen regulations on time-wasting by players, which could lead to an increase in yellow cards.

Barcelona's Larsson signs with Helsingborg - TV (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

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FIFA urges rule change to crack down on time wasting (AP)

February 16, 2006

FIFA wants to speed up games and will recommend that referees automatically caution players who stop opponents restarting play. Soccer's world governing body will make the proposal when the rule-making board meets in Lucerne on March 4. FIFA wants a yellow card for any player who takes the ball to prevent an opponent taking a throw-in, free kick or corner kick, or if the player tries to delay the...

Oliva ends brief reign as Alaves coach - report (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Alaves have dismissed coach Juan Carlos Oliva just over a month after he took charge, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

Babayaro loses red-card appeal (AFP)

February 16, 2006

Newcastle full-back Celestine Babayaro has had his claim for wrongful dismissal rejected by a Football Association disciplinary commission.

Staunton breathes fresh life into Ireland squad (AFP)

February 16, 2006

New Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton included five new faces in his first squad for the friendly against World Cup finalists Sweden at Lansdowne Road on March 1.

Chicago's new Bridgeview stadium up close

February 16, 2006

Chicago's new Bridgeview stadium is coming together nicely as FSC's Jamie Trecker had a chance to check out the Fire's new digs. The "Firehouse" isn't just planned to be a soccer facillity, but instead an instrument to bring the community together.

Revolving door slaps Trap in the face

February 16, 2006

The Bundesliga coach's revolving door has caught another victim, this time VfB Stuttgart's Italian legend Giovanni Trapattoni. Oliver Hinz looks at why Trap couldn't buy a break in Germany, and what chances new head coach Armin Veh has to right the ship.

McClaren backs Downing for England

February 16, 2006

McClaren backs Downing for England

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United slip behind Real in rich list

February 16, 2006

United slip behind Real in rich list

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Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Marseille: Frustration

February 16, 2006

Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Marseille: Frustration

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Trezeguet to miss Juve's Werder clash?

February 16, 2006

Trezeguet to miss Juve's Werder clash?

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Juventus striker Trezeguet at risk for Werder match (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Juventus striker David Trezeguet risks missing next week's Champions League last-16 first leg against Werder Bremen after spraining his ankle during training.

Romania tax authorities probe international transfer (Reuters)

February 16, 2006

Romania's fiscal authorities said on Thursday they have begun to investigate an allegedly illegal transfer of a Romanian soccer player abroad.

Korea takes advantage of blunder to top Mexico (SportsTicker)

February 16, 2006

Mexico goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez made the kind of mistake that would cast him as a national goat if it had happened in a World Cup match. Luckily for him, it was just a friendly.

S. Korea 1, Mexico 0 (AP)

February 16, 2006

Lee Dong-Gook scored in the first half and Lee Woon-Jae made a crucial save late in the game to give South Korea a 1-0 victory over Mexico in an exhibition matchup Wednesday night. Both teams will play in this summer's World Cup in Germany. Lee Dong-Gook scored in the 15th minute after Lee Chun-Soo took a 23-yard free kick from the left flank that Mexico goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez caught on one...