Tribunal restores Adriano's suspension
February 25, 2006Inter Milan striker Adriano will miss Sunday's Serie A match with Udinese after Italy's highest soccer tribunal (CAF) re-imposed a two-match suspension - two days after it had been canceled.
Eto'o tries to leave pitch after racist abuse (Reuters)
February 25, 2006(Updates with Ewerthon quotes)
Recovery puts Heinze on track to make World Cup (AFP)
February 25, 2006Gabriel Heinze, the Manchester United and Argentina left-back currently battling back from a serious knee injury, is set to return to action in time for the World Cup finals in Germany.
Solano at the double as resurgent Newcastle sink Everton (AFP)
February 25, 2006Peru winger Nolberto Solano scored both goals as Newcastle United beat Everton 2-0 at St James's Park to extend their unbeaten run to five games under caretaker-manager Glenn Roeder.
Bundesliga: Bayern take out Euro frustrations
February 25, 2006Bundesliga: Bayern take out Euro frustrations
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Eriksson calls up Bent for Uruguay friendly
February 25, 2006England vs. Uruguay: England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson named rookie striker Darren Bent, reintroduced several fringe players and welcomed back Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher from injury when naming his 23-man squad on Saturday to play Uruguay in a friendly.
English Premier League Roundup, Feb. 25
February 25, 2006EPL Wrap: Arsenal lost 1-0 at Blackburn on Saturday to slip to sixth in the English Premier League and dent its chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
EPL Gallery, Feb. 25
February 25, 2006
Bundesliga Roundup, Feb. 25
February 25, 2006Bundesliga Wrap: Michael Ballack scored two goals Saturday to help Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2. The Germany captain ran his total to nine goals in eight matches as Bayern won for the 11th time in 11 Bundesliga games at Allianz Arena.
La Liga Roundup, Feb. 25
February 25, 2006Fernando Torres and substitute Juan Valera each scored twice Saturday, and Atletico Madrid crushed last-place Malaga 5-0 for its sixth straight Spanish league victory. Torres' first goal arrived in the sixth minute of the 25th-round match at Atletico's Vicente Calderon stadium after Malaga goalkeeper Inaki Goitia had parried a shot by forward Martin Petrov. The Spain striker only took four minutes to strike again from Mateja Kezman's pass to take his season tally to 10 goals.
Serie A Roundup, Feb. 25
February 25, 2006Livorno drew 1-1 at Reggina Saturday to stretch its unbeaten streak to five matches in the Serie A. With 44 points in 27 matches, Livorno held sixth place in the standings, next to Fiorentina which was at lowly Parma in a late game. Midfielder Stefano Morrone gave Livorno a 1-0 lead with a powerful drive from 30 meters in the 46th minute at Stadio Oreste Granillo. Captain Francesco Cozza equalized in the 63rd with a diving header for his eighth tally this season.
Ligue One Roundup, Feb. 25
February 25, 2006Bordeaux rallied to tie Metz 3-3 on Saturday in a match with wild swings, trimming Lyon's lead at the top of the French first division down to six points.
Premiership wrap: Rovers overtake misfiring Arsenal
February 25, 2006Premiership wrap: Rovers overtake misfiring Arsenal
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Blackburn 1-0 Arsenal: Gunners slump again
February 25, 2006Blackburn 1-0 Arsenal: Gunners slump again
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Newcastle 2-0 Everton: Solano at the double
February 25, 2006Newcastle 2-0 Everton: Solano at the double
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Birmingham 1-0 Sunderland: Heskey ends drought
February 25, 2006Birmingham 1-0 Sunderland: Heskey ends drought
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Charlton 0-0 Aston Villa: Bore draw for Sven
February 25, 2006Charlton 0-0 Aston Villa: Bore draw for Sven
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Chelsea 2-0 Portsmouth: Robben seals win
February 25, 2006Chelsea 2-0 Portsmouth: Robben seals win
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Championship wrap: Reading stay on title course
February 25, 2006Championship wrap: Reading stay on title course
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Eriksson wants delay to WCF squad deadline
February 25, 2006Eriksson wants delay to WCF squad deadline
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Alpay sees red again for Cologne (Reuters)
February 25, 2006Cologne's Turkey defender Alpay Ozalan got his second red card in three months on Saturday during the 3-0 Bundesliga defeat by Bayer Leverkusen.
Bent gets chance to win Germany ticket with England (Reuters)
February 25, 2006Striker Darren Bent got his reward after scoring 17 goals for Charlton Athletic this season with a call-up on Saturday to England's squad to face Uruguay in a World Cup warm-up match next week.
Lampard strikes for Chelsea, Arsenal lose again (Reuters)
February 25, 2006(adds late game Newcastle v Everton)
Lazio's Manfredini called up to Ivory Coast squad (Reuters)
February 25, 2006Ivory Coast have handed a surprise call up to Lazio midfielder Christian Manfredini for Wednesday's World Cup warm-up against Spain in Valladolid, the Ivorian Football Federation announced on Saturday.
United's Brown returns in England's friendly squad
February 25, 2006United's Brown returns in England's friendly squad
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Lehmann set to sign new Arsenal deal
February 25, 2006Lehmann set to sign new Arsenal deal
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Pearce reveals he has no Man City contract
February 25, 2006Pearce reveals he has no Man City contract
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Benitez's agent laughs-off Real Madird link
February 25, 2006Benitez's agent laughs-off Real Madird link
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Woodgate puts World Cup hopes on hold
February 25, 2006Woodgate puts World Cup hopes on hold
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'Stadium will boost Arsenal's future' - Edelman
February 25, 2006'Stadium will boost Arsenal's future' - Edelman
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Coleman prepared for Bolton Euro reaction
February 25, 2006Coleman prepared for Bolton Euro reaction
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Sir Alex desperate to avoid trophy misery
February 25, 2006Sir Alex desperate to avoid trophy misery
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'I rejected chance to buy Man Utd' - Whelan
February 25, 2006'I rejected chance to buy Man Utd' - Whelan
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Hearts subdue Partick to reach Cup semi-finals
February 25, 2006Hearts subdue Partick to reach Cup semi-finals
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Radoi's Romania exile ended by coach Piturca (Reuters)
February 25, 2006Defender Mirel Radoi ended an eight-month international exile when Romania coach Victor Piturca recalled the Steaua Bucharest defender for a tournament in Cyprus starting on Tuesday.
Woodgate puts World Cup hopes on hold after new injury (Reuters)
February 25, 2006Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate says he has put thoughts of making the England World Cup squad out of his head after suffering his latest injury setback.
Reds open J-League season with 3-1 win over Gamba (Reuters)
February 25, 2006Urawa Reds opened the new J-League season with a 3-1 victory over Gamba Osaka in the Japanese Super Cup on Saturday.
Wigan's Roberts finally enjoying life at the top table (Reuters)
February 25, 2006By Jeremy Butler