U.S. easily defeats Guatemala in friendly
February 19, 2006USA vs. Guatemala friendly Eddie Johnson scored his first international goal since March, and the United States routed Guatemala 4-0 Sunday to remain unbeaten this year in World Cup warmup games. The U.S. United States won its third straight game and dominated despite missing many regular starters.
Aston Villa 1-1 Man City: Rookie earns replay
February 19, 2006Aston Villa 1-1 Man City: Rookie earns replay
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USA beats Guatemala in World Cup warm-up (AFP)
February 19, 2006Cold weather didn't cool off Chris Klein and the United States as they posted a 4-0 victory over Guatemala in a friendly international football match.
United States 4, Guatemala 0 (AP)
February 19, 2006Eddie Johnson got what he wanted Sunday -- his first international goal in nearly a year, and a parting shot toward the team that traded him. Still bitter after being dealt to Kansas City by FC Dallas, Johnson scored his first goal with the national team since March as the United States routed Guatemala 4-0 and remained unbeaten this year in World Cup warmup games.
World Cup appearance in jeopardy for Totti
February 19, 2006Serie A Wrap: AS Roma beat lowly Empoli 1-0, equaling a Serie A record of 10 straight wins. However the hard-fought win at Stadio Olimpico, which lifted Roma up to fourth in the standings, was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to captain Francesco Totti.
FA Cup Roundup, Feb. 19
February 19, 2006FA Cup Wrap: Chelsea overcame an own-goal and a feisty Colchester to advance to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Sunday with a 3-1 win. The Blues, missing eight regulars, needed two late goals from substitute Joe Cole.
Tottenham rallies to get point against Wigan
February 19, 2006EPL: Tottenham had to come from behind twice to squeeze a point from an exciting Barclays Premiership encounter with Wigan at White Hart Lane. On a weekend when their rivals for a European place were either inactive or on FA Cup duty, Newcastle hoped to move seven points clear of Arsenal.
La Liga Roundup, Feb. 19
February 19, 2006Savo Milosevic, David Lopez and Raul Garcia scored Sunday to give fourth-place Osasuna a 3-1 victory at struggling Cadiz in the Spanish league. Lucas Lobos gave Cadiz a 15th-minute lead from a free kick at its Ramon de Carranza stadium but Milosevic leveled 20 minutes later with a glancing header from Ludovic Delporte's cross. The goal was the Serbia-Montenegro striker's third in three matches.
Bundesliga Roundup, Feb. 19
February 19, 2006Hamburger SV emerged from a lean spell Sunday to edge Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Daniel van Buyten's winner in the 52nd minute. After losing its last two away matches and Thursday's UEFA Cup game, Hamburg moved back into second place and closed to within eight points of Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich, which was held 1-1 Saturday by Hannover 96.
Eredivisie Roundup, Feb. 19
February 19, 2006AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP)- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored four goals and Markus Rosenberg hit two as Ajax beat RBC Roosendaal 6-0 in the Dutch League on Sunday. PSV, which hosts Olympique Lyon in the Champions League on Tuesday, beat Vitesse Arnhem 3-1 to retain the league lead with 63 points from 25 games, five points clear of second-place Feyenoord. AZ Alkmaar is third on 55 after losing at home 3-2 to Utrecht. Ajax climbed to fourth with 43 points.
Scottish Premier League Roundup, Feb. 19
February 19, 2006Celtic forward Maciej Zurawski scored four goals Sunday in an 8-1 Scottish Premier League win at Dunfermline. The Poland international scored in the 32nd, 40th, 56th and 88th minutes at East End Park to take his season tally to 15 goals. He's hit eight goals in seven games. "He's on fire," said Celtic captain Neil Lennon, who also scored. "It's difficult coming from a different culture and he had the hamstring injury as well but now we're seeing the best of him.
Ligue One Roundup, Feb. 19
February 19, 2006Last-placed Metz scored a surprise 1-0 victory over Marseille in the French first division on Sunday. Despite the win, Metz remained the league's cellar dweller with just 18 points, while seventh-placed Marseille wasted an opportunity to gain ground in the race for a Champions League berth. Senegalese striker Babacar M'Baye Gueye scored the winning goal in the 88th minute with a header off a corner kick.
Chelsea 3-1 Colchester: Cole rescues Blues
February 19, 2006Chelsea 3-1 Colchester: Cole rescues Blues
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Tottenham 2-2 Wigan: Defoe makes his point
February 19, 2006Tottenham 2-2 Wigan: Defoe makes his point
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Preston 0-2 Boro: Yakubu brace masks poor show
February 19, 2006Preston 0-2 Boro: Yakubu brace masks poor show
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Stoke 0-1 Birmingham: Forsell the charm again
February 19, 2006Stoke 0-1 Birmingham: Forsell the charm again
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First Old Firm derby an anticlimax for Keane
February 19, 2006First derby a let down for Keane
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Rampant Feyenoord move up to second
February 19, 2006In-form Feyenoord move up to second
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SPL: Celtic stigh eight past helpless Pars
February 19, 2006Celtic stigh eight past helpless Pars
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U.S. hosts Guatemala in World Cup tuneup (SportsTicker)
February 19, 2006FRISCO, Texas (Ticker) - The United States men's national team continues its preparation for the 2006 FIFA World Cup with a friendly against Guatemala on Sunday.
Beckham finally ready for the Real deal (AFP)
February 19, 2006England skipper David Beckham said he was about to start talks about new contract with Real Madrid.
Late Cole strikes take Chelsea past Colchester in Cup (Reuters)
February 19, 2006Chelsea needed two late goals by Joe Cole to beat Colchester 3-1 in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday after the third division side had taken the lead and threatened to hold on for a notable Stamford Bridge draw.
Italy striker Totti fractures ankle (Reuters)
February 19, 2006AS Roma striker Francesco Totti is expected to be out of action for about two months after breaking his ankle during a Serie A match against Empoli, the Gazzetta dello Sport's website said on Sunday.
Bayern favourites for Champions League, says Capello (Reuters)
February 19, 2006Bayern Munich are favourites to win the Champions League because of the winter break in the Bundesliga, says Juventus coach Fabio Capello.
McClaren can go if England call on him says Boro supremo (AFP)
February 19, 2006Middlesbrough manager and England assistant coach Steve McClaren can leave if he is asked to be the successor to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson his club chairman has said.
Hurt Barcelona will want revenge, says Chelsea's Gallas (Reuters)
February 19, 2006By Tony Jimenez
No ifs and Butts - if Blues stay up so does Nicky
February 19, 2006Nicky stays - no ifs or Butts
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Boro chief would not stop McClaren England move
February 19, 2006Lure of the job too strong - Gibson
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Smith's career far from over insists agent
February 19, 2006At least eight months out for Smith
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FA Cup gallery, Feb. 18
February 19, 2006