Champions League Roundup, Feb. 21
February 21, 2006Champions League Wrap: AC Milan ended Bayern Munich's 15-match winning streak at home with a 1-1 draw, while Thierry Henry scored in Arsenal's 1-0 upset win at Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
U.S. to play Jamaica on April 11
February 21, 2006The U.S. soccer team will play its next home World Cup warmup game against Jamaica on April 11 at Cary, N.C. The U.S. team also will be in Cary for its final pre-World Cup training camp, which starts May 9 and will run for about two weeks.
CTL: Scocco scores pair for Newell's
February 21, 2006Copa Libertadores: Ignacio Scocco headed in two second-half goals and Newell's Old Boys beat Union Espanola of Chile 2-0 Tuesday night for the Argentine squad's first victory in the Copa Libertadores.
Denmark to play friendly against Israel
February 21, 2006Denmark will play Israel as planned in a friendly next month, despite security concerns related to anti-Danish protests over the Prophet Muhammad cartoons. Denmark coach Morten Olsen said Tuesday the March 1 friendly in Tel Aviv would go ahead as scheduled. Olsen said the Danish soccer federation had been in close contact with the foreign ministries in Denmark and Israel and the Danish intelligence service.
Veteran U.S. team headed to Algarve Cup
February 21, 2006Kristine Lilly heads a veteran 20-woman roster selected Tuesday to play for the United States at next month's Algarve Cup in Portugal.
Chelsea hoping to emulate Arsenal in Champions League (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Mike Collett
Veteran U.S. team headed to Algarve Cup (AP)
February 21, 2006Kristine Lilly heads a veteran 20-woman roster selected Tuesday to play for the United States at next month's Algarve Cup in Portugal. The United States, seeking its fourth straight title in the tournament, plays China on March 9 at Faro, Denmark on March 11 at Quarteira, France on March 13 at Albufeira.
Liverpool's Sissoko stays in Lisbon due to eye injury (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Liverpool's Momo Sissoko has had to stay in Lisbon after hospital treatment for an eye injury suffered in Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League loss to Benfica.
Arsenal score sensational victory on night of few goals (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Mike Collett
Woodgate faces month out with suspected thigh muscle tear (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate faces a month on the sidelines after suffering a suspected muscle tear in his left thigh during his side's 1-0 defeat at home to Arsenal on Tuesday.
Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal: Henry solo effort
February 21, 2006Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal: Henry solo effort
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Match-winner Henry will stay, insists Wenger
February 21, 2006Wenger: Match-winner Henry will stay
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Benfica 1-0 Liverpool: Tough task for Reds
February 21, 2006Benfica 1-0 Liverpool: Tough task for Reds
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Benitez promises improved Anfield performance
February 21, 2006Benitez promises improved Anfield performance
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Bayern Munich 1-1 AC Milan: Shev on the spot
February 21, 2006Bayern Munich 1-1 AC Milan: Shev on the spot
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Magath incredulous as Milan take upper hand
February 21, 2006Magath incredulous as Milan take upper hand
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PSV Eindhoven 0-1 Lyon: French favourites
February 21, 2006PSV Eindhoven 0-1 Lyon: French favourites
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Woodgate faces month out with thigh tear
February 21, 2006Woodgate faces month out with thigh tear
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Heinze set to return ahead of schedule
February 21, 2006Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze could return from a knee ligament injury within a month - months ahead of schedule. The Argentina international was hurt in Sept. 14's Champions League game at Villarreal and was expected to miss the rest of the season and the June 9-July 9 World Cup.
Arsenal shocks Real Madrid at Bernabeu
February 21, 2006Champions League: Thierry Henry scored a spectacular solo goal Tuesday to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Real Madrid in the first leg of their knockout series. Henry beat four players before sending an angled shot past goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
Champions League gallery, Feb. 21
February 21, 2006
Dyer reveals his nightmare
February 21, 2006Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer has lifted the lid on the injury nightmare which led to speculation his lifestyle could be ruining his career.
Celtic blame half-year loss on Champions League exit (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Ken Ferris
Raul makes 100th appearance in the Champions League (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Real Madrid striker Raul made his 100th appearance in the Champions League when he came on as a 63rd minute substitute for Robinho in the first leg of his side's knockout tie against Arsenal at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Ronaldo wonders if it's time to say adios at Madrid (AP)
February 21, 2006Ronaldo is regarded as the world's top striker. He helped Brazil win the World Cup and has scored plenty of goals for Real Madrid. Yet he can't endear himself to fans of the Spanish power. They whistle at him during games at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and now a dispirited Ronaldo is considering leaving Madrid after the season.
Neville fires back after being fined for Liverpool antics (AFP)
February 21, 2006Gary Neville hit back at the Football Association after being fined 5,000 pounds and warned about his future conduct following his over the top celebrations at Manchester United's late winner against Liverpool last month.
Villarreal coach Pelligrini misses training (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Villarreal coach Manuel Pelligrini missed his team's training session on Tuesday because of family problems but was expected to be in the dugout for the Champions League clash with Rangers.
Danes scrap name for Israel friendly (AFP)
February 21, 2006Denmark has decided to play a friendly match in Tel Aviv after Israeli assurances over the safety of its players, according to the Danish Football Federation.
Kahn injured in warm-up, out of Milan game (Reuters)
February 21, 2006(Updates with Kahn withdrawal)
Ronaldinho on revenge mission against Chelsea
February 21, 2006Ronaldinho on revenge mission against Chelsea
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'Arsenal game more important than Ronaldo', Madrid
February 21, 2006'Arsenal game more important than Ronaldo', Madrid
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US line up Jamaica as final friendly
February 21, 2006US line up Jamaica as final friendly
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Inter's title bid hit by Adriano suspension
February 21, 2006Inter's title bid hit by Adriano suspension
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Adriano suspended for two matches
February 21, 2006Inter Milan's Brazilian striker, Adriano, has been suspended for two matches for slapping an opponent during Sunday's match at Livorno. Adriano, who will miss Serie A games against Udinese and AS Roma, was punished by the league's disciplinary commission on Tuesday on evidence from television footage.
English FA moves FA Cup to Cardiff
February 21, 2006Wembley won't stage this year's FA Cup final and the owners still don't know when the stadium will open. The Football Association confirmed Tuesday it has been forced to move the May 13 final to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium because Australian construction company Multiplex can't guarantee Wembley will be ready. The Football League has moved the three end of season playoffs to Cardiff, and England's last two World Cup warmups have been switched to Manchester United's Old Trafford.
CL: Klose's likely return boosts Bremen
February 21, 2006The return of Miroslav Klose could solve Werder Bremen's scoring problems when it plays Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Klose, who has scored 16 goals in 17 Bundesliga matches this season, is expected to return from a shoulder injury to boost Bremen's faltering attack against a Juventus defense weakened by injuries.
CL: Werder Bremen vs. Juventus
February 21, 2006Both Werder Bremen and Juventus welcome back star strikers in Miroslav Klose and David Trezeguet for their last 16 Champions League clash.
Giorgos Kostikos steps down as PAOK coach
February 21, 2006Giorgos Kostikos resigned as PAOK coach Tuesday, five months after taking over at the Thessaloniki club. PAOK said Kostikos, a former player at the club, "agreed to end our cooperation and placed his resignation at our disposal, which we accepted." Costas Iosifidis, another former PAOK player, will take over as a caretaker coach, the club said. Kostikos' resignation came after two straight away losses in the first division, including one at newcomer Larissa.
Portuguese police arrest 10 Liverpool fans (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Ten Liverpool fans have been arrested on suspicion of using counterfeit money ahead of the first leg of the Champions League knockout round tie against Benfica, Portuguese police said on Tuesday.
Dutchman Ricksen returns for Rangers (AFP)
February 21, 2006Dutchman Fernando Ricksen was declared fit for Rangers' Champions League match against Villarreal on Wednesday after recovering from a stomach muscle injury.
Second Belgian club parts company with coach (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Darren Ennis
United's Neville fined, warned over Liverpool celebration (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Manchester United captain Gary Neville has been fined 5,000 pounds ($8,700) and warned after his exuberant celebration of United's winning goal against Liverpool at Old Trafford last month.
Soccer-Forty-seven teams go into 2008 African Nations Cup draw (Reuters)
February 21, 2006In JOHANNESBURG story headlined "Soccer-Forty-seven teams go into 2008 African Nations Cup draw" please read in fifth paragraph ... The five countries ... instead of ... The six countries (deleting Eritrea from those who will not compete).
Lagerback names Sweden squad for Ireland friendly (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Sweden coach Lars Lagerback named a 22-man squad on Tuesday for a friendly against Ireland on March 1.
Manchester United's Heinze set for March comeback (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze, who sustained cruciate knee ligament damage in September, says he will be back in action within four weeks.
Struggling Treviso sack Cavasin (AFP)
February 21, 2006Relegation-threatened Serie A club Treviso have sacked their coach Alberto Cavasin.
'Arsenal game more important than Ronaldo', Madrid
February 21, 2006'Arsenal game more important than Ronaldo', Madrid
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'Owen may return in Toon FA Cup tie' - Roeder
February 21, 2006'Owen may return in Toon FA Cup tie' - Roeder
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Heinze set for March comeback
February 21, 2006Heinze set for March comeback
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'We're even hungrier' - Terry
February 21, 2006'We're even hungrier' - Terry
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Chelsea hint at interest in DC United teen Adu
February 21, 2006Chelsea hint at interest in DC United teen Adu
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Boro rocked by Rochemback ankle injury
February 21, 2006Boro rocked by Rochemback ankle injury
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Green Party ruffle World Cup feathers over bird flu
February 21, 2006Green Party ruffle World Cup feathers over bird flu
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Chelsea admits Adu interest
February 21, 2006Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck insists the club will be keen to buy Freddy Adu "if he's as good as people say he is". The Ghana-born American teenager is currently playing in MLS for D.C. United but the club have hinted he could be available at the end of the year.
Champions League spells monotony's end
February 21, 2006With many of the European domestic races all but decided, the knockout stage of the Champions League brings some much needed drama to the beautiful game. Bobby McMahon previews all eight Round of 16 matchups and fills you in on who's moving on.
The Inevitable 'Ronaldo To Chelsea' Gossip
February 21, 2006Ronaldo linked with Chelsea, David Villa with a Liverpool move and Freddy Adu to Stamford Bridge...
Arsenal game more important than Ronaldo, says Real chief (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Real Madrid vice-president Emilio Butragueno says Tuesday's Champions League first knockout round first leg tie with Arsenal is more important than striker Ronaldo's disaffection with the club's fans.
Romanian tax authorities probe Mutu's 1999 Inter move (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Romania's fiscal authorities have launched an investigation into striker Adrian Mutu's transfer from Dinamo Bucharest to Inter Milan in 1999.
Serie A strugglers Treviso sack coach Cavasin (Reuters)
February 21, 2006Treviso have sacked coach Alberto Cavasin and named youth team boss Diego Bortoluzzi as his successor, the bottom club in Serie A said on their website on Tuesday.
Hard choices don't floor Jewell (AFP)
February 21, 2006Wigan Athletic manager Paul Jewell is ready to be unpopular with his own players in order to spring a surprise and steer the club to victory over Manchester United in the League Cup Final.
Reina planning to emulate sidelined Dudek (AFP)
February 21, 2006Jose Reina has already ousted Jerzy Dudek from the Liverpool team.
Japan looking to hit form against India (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Alastair Himmer
Chelsea hint at interest in DC United teen Adu
February 21, 2006Chelsea hint at interest in DC United teen Adu
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Unfinished Wembley loses FA Cup final to Cardiff
February 21, 2006Unfinished Wembley loses FA Cup final to Cardiff
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South African pre-seaon tour for Man Utd
February 21, 2006South African pre-seaon tour for Man Utd
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Wright makes surprise return as Chester manager
February 21, 2006Wright makes surprise return as Chester manager
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Villarreal's returning Riquelme rattles Rangers
February 21, 2006Villarreal's returning Riquelme rattles Rangers
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Ajax have midfield headache for Inter test
February 21, 2006Ajax have midfield headache for Inter test
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Benfica distracted by off-field problems
February 21, 2006Benfica distracted by off-field problems
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Tax authorities probe Mutu's 1999 Inter move
February 21, 2006Tax authorities probe Mutu's 1999 Inter move
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Serie A strugglers Treviso sack coach Cavasin
February 21, 2006Serie A strugglers Treviso sack coach Cavasin
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FA Cup final switched to Millennium Stadium (Reuters)
February 21, 2006This year's FA Cup final has been switched to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium because of delays in the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium, Australian construction company Multiplex said on Tuesday. "We understand that the FA has made this decision on the basis that it requiers 100 percent certainty that the venue will be fully functional by May 13, 2006, the scheduled date for the FA Cup final," the company said in a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange.
PREVIEW-Soccer-Chelsea and Barca set for potato field showdown (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Clare Lovell
PREVIEW-Soccer-Ajax have midfield headache for Inter test (Reuters)
February 21, 2006By Theo Ruizenaar
Colourful Mourinho makes his pitch to beat Barcelona (AFP)
February 21, 2006Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insisted the Stamford Bridge pitch was up to scratch for their mouthwatering repeat of last year's last 16 Champions League clash against Barcelona by using a colourful analogy.