Rangers 2-2 Villarreal: Gers show character
February 22, 2006Rangers 2-2 Villarreal: Gers show character
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Mourinho angry at Messi 'provocation'
February 22, 2006Mourinho angry at Messi 'provocation'
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Newcastle 0-0 Charlton: Addicks scrap to point
February 22, 2006Newcastle 0-0 Charlton: Addicks scrap to point
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Sissoko sidelined with serious eye injury
February 22, 2006Sissoko suffers serious eye injury
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Japan and Australia impress in Asian qualifers (Reuters)
February 22, 2006Japan made the perfect start to their Asian Cup defence with a 6-0 thrashing of India as their World Cup rivals Australia announced their arrival in the region with an ominous 3-1 win over Bahrain.
Wigan prove English football is not a closed shop (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Jeremy Butler
United grateful for small mercies (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Pete Oliver
Revolution 0, Alajuelense 0 (AP)
February 22, 2006New England's Pat Noonan injured his hamstring during a 0-0 tie with Costa Rica's Alajuelense in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals Wednesday and will probably miss two games next month for the United States national team. Earlier in the day, Noonan was among 20 players picked by U.S.
Arena picks roster for Poland exhibition (AP)
February 22, 2006Forwards Taylor Twellman and Josh Wolff, midfielders Clint Dempsey and Kerry Zavagnin, and defender Todd Dunivant were among 20 players picked Wednesday by U.S. coach Bruce Arena for next week's exhibition game against Poland. Arena selected 11 Europe-based players and nine from Major League Soccer to be on the roster for the March 1 game at Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Chelsea players blame referee in red card incident (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Rex Gowar
Rijkaard eager to finish the job at the Nou Camp (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Clare Lovell
Sewage truck rescues Israeli cup tie from postponement (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Ori Lewis
Arena picks roster for Poland exhibition
February 22, 2006USA vs. Poland: Forwards Taylor Twellman and Josh Wolff, midfielders Clint Dempsey (L) and Kerry Zavagnin, and defender Todd Dunivant were among 20 players picked Wednesday by U.S. coach Bruce Arena for next week's exhibition game against Poland.
CL: Eto'o heads winner for Barcelona
February 22, 2006Champions League: Samuel Eto'o headed the winner in the 80th minute and Barcelona rallied to beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a first-leg Champions League match on Wednesday. Chelsea defender Asier del Horno was sent off in the 40th minute.
Champions League Roundup, Feb. 22
February 22, 2006Champions League Wrap: Werder Bremen upset Juventus 3-2 with an injury-time goal from Johan Micoud, while Barcelona rallied to beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Champions League gallery, Feb. 22
February 22, 2006
UC: Managers absent for Marseille-Bolton
February 22, 2006Marseille and Bolton will be missing their managers when they meet in the UEFA Cup on Thursday. Bolton manager Sam Allardyce did not travel to Marseille for health reasons, the club announced Wednesday. His deputy, Sammy Lee, will take over. Marseille manager Jean Fernandez is recovering from a gallstone operation on Tuesday and will also miss the game.
UC: Roma to face Club Brugge without Totti
February 22, 2006AS Roma is getting closer to breaking its 45-year European title drought. Can it do it without captain Francesco Totti?
Dida and Cesar dropped by Brazil
February 22, 2006Sao Paulo's Rogerio Ceni and PSV Eindhoven's Gomes were summoned to replace injured goalkeepers Dida and Julio Cesar on Wednesday for Brazil's friendly against Russia next week.
Freddie wants to keep it real
February 22, 2006Freddie Ljungberg hopes Arsenal can take the self-belief earned from the stunning victory over Real Madrid and use it to help kick-start their Barclays Premiership campaign.
Chelsea 1-2 Barcelona: Ten men tire
February 22, 2006Chelsea 1-2 Barcelona: Ten men tire
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Larsson keeps calm despite 'good result'
February 22, 2006Larsson keeps calm despite 'good result'
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Werder Bremen 3-2 Juventus: Werder pinch thriller
February 22, 2006Werder Bremen 3-2 Juventus: Werder pinch thriller
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Ajax 2-2 Inter Milan: Italian fightback
February 22, 2006Ajax 2-2 Inter Milan: Italian fightback
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Rangers 2-2 Villarreal: Gers show character
February 22, 2006Rangers 2-2 Villarreal: Gers show character
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Rangers spared by late own-goal (AFP)
February 22, 2006A late own-goal earned Rangers a 2-2 home draw in the first leg of their Champions League match against Villareal to keep alive their dreams of reaching the quarter-final.
Micoud rises to give Werder thrilling victory over Juventus (AFP)
February 22, 2006An injury-time header from Johan Micoud gave Werder Bremen a sensational 3-2 victory over Juventus which leaves the Italian giants with work to do in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 match.
Charitable Ajax gift Inter draw (AFP)
February 22, 2006Ajax will be kicking themselves after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Inter Milan in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie.
U.S. call up European-based players for Poland match (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Chris Cowles
Messi's teenage kicks helps Barca put the boot into Chelsea (AFP)
February 22, 2006An inspirational performance from Argentinian teenager Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to a 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea in another Stamford Bridge Champions League thriller.
Werder Bremen strike late for 3-2 win over Juventus (Reuters)
February 22, 2006Werder Bremen scored two late goals to snatch a 3-2 win at home to Juventus on Wednesday and give themselves a great chance of making the Champions League quarter-finals.
Vidic seeks glory at United
February 22, 2006Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is looking forward to a successful future with the Old Trafford club - starting with the Carling Cup final on Sunday.
Trinidadian vice president faces accusations
February 22, 2006A Trinidadian government official says FIFA vice president Jack Warner used political contacts to secure stadium construction contracts at more than double their original cost. Housing Minister Dr. Keith Rowley said Warner used connections from former ruling party United National Congress to gain contracts to build four stadiums and renovate another for US$58.3 million (?49 million) in 1999. The original budget for the project - ahead of FIFA's under-17 2001 World Cup in Trinidad - was US$26.
Ilie Dumitrescu takes over as PAOK coach
February 22, 2006Ilie Dumitrescu will take over as coach of Greek first division club PAOK.
Sissoko sidelined with serious eye injury
February 22, 2006Sissoko suffers serious eye injury
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Mourinho would be content with a nil-nil draw
February 22, 2006Scoreless game would suit Jose
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Pompey to face no action over Redknapp
February 22, 2006Pompey to face no action over Redknapp
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Unloved Ronaldo not for sale insist Real
February 22, 2006Unloved Ronaldo not for sale
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Barca rule out move for Henry - for now at least
February 22, 2006Barca rule out Henry deal - for now
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Woodgate injury compounds Real misery (AFP)
February 22, 2006Injury-prone Jonathan Woodgate received some small comfort when it emerged he had not torn his hamstring in Real Madrid's Champions League defeat to Arsenal at the Bernabeu.
Japan fire warning shot to Asian Cup rivals as China battles (AFP)
February 22, 2006Defending Asian Cup champions Japan fired a warning shot to their rivals with an impressive 6-0 rout of India but 2004 runner-up China had to battle against the Palestinian territories.
Timisoara ban Ghanaian Osei for 6 months (Reuters)
February 22, 2006Romanian first division Politehnica Timisoara have banned Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Osei for six months for insubordination.
Tanks would destroy World Cup spirit: German football chief (AFP)
February 22, 2006The head of the German football federation warned that stationing tanks around the stadiums at this year's World Cup finals would destroy the friendly atmosphere the organisers want to create.
Japan and Korea win Asian Cup qualifiers (Reuters)
February 22, 2006(adds South Korea win)
Virus-victim Viduka returns for Boro (AFP)
February 22, 2006Mark Viduka, who has recovered from a virus, will return to Middlesbrough's squad for their home UEFA Cup match against VfB Stuttgart on Thursday night.
Half-Decent Gossip
February 22, 2006Lennon homesick for the north, Ronaldo has other offers and Charlton want a pair...
Uefa Cup preview: Roma adjust to Totti's absence
February 22, 2006Roma adjust to Totti's absence
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Bolton's Pedersen set to return against Marseille (AFP)
February 22, 2006Bolton's Danish utility player Henrik Pedersen is on the verge of a comeback against Marseille in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
Naval fire coach Magalhaes (AFP)
February 22, 2006Portuguese first division strugglers Naval have fired coach Alvaro Magalhaes following a string of disappointing results during his two months at the club which left it in the relegation zone.
Real to name reserve team stadium after Di Stefano (Reuters)
February 22, 2006Real Madrid are to name their new reserve team stadium after honorary president Alfredo Di Stefano, the club announced on Wednesday.
Ronaldo's not for sale say Real (Reuters)
February 22, 2006Real Madrid say they have no plans to sell Ronaldo despite media reports that they are thinking of offloading the Brazil striker after his criticism of the club's fans.
Arsenal youngsters show they have nothing to fear - Henry (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Simon Baskett
Liverpool's Sissoko still hospitalised with eye injury (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Ian Simpson
Real tie still in the balance despite Henry magic (Reuters)
February 22, 2006By Simon Baskett
Mourinho would be content with a nil-nil draw
February 22, 2006Scoreless game would suit Jose
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Puyol suggests pitch battle will aid Chelsea
February 22, 2006Puyol concerned by state of pitch
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Van der Sar - I panicked seeing Smith horror injury
February 22, 2006'I panicked seeing Smith horror injury'
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All the pressure is on United insists De Zeeuw
February 22, 2006'All the pressure is on United'
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Forlan searching for form
February 22, 2006Forlan seeking return to form
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Wenger prepares for Real backlash
February 22, 2006The job's not finished warns Wenger
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Benitez confident of Anfield turnaround
February 22, 2006Benitez confident of Anfield turnaround
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Supporter's Shield winner finally gets reward
February 22, 2006MLS' Supporter's Shield winner has been left out in the cold for too long, but now the league will give more credence to being the best regular season team by rewarding the winner with a berth in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. Jamie Trecker tells us why this change and a few others are so important for league credibility.
Copa Libertadores Roundup, Feb. 21
February 22, 2006Copa Libertadores Wrap: Pablo Luguercio scored a dramatic winner in the 89th minute Tuesday and completed Estudiantes of La Plata's rally from a three-goal deficit to beat Sporting Cristal of Peru 4-3 in Group 2 of the Copa Libertadores.
United to tour South Africa
February 22, 2006Manchester United will head to South Africa for a three-match pre-season tour this summer.