Mexican Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006Gonzalo Pineda scored the lone goal on a solo effort in the 15th minute and Chivas beat America 1-0 Sunday to win Mexico's "El Superclassico" national derby. The result kept both teams in fourth place in their respective six-team groups.
Coach Spalletti hails Roma's historic winning run (Reuters)
February 26, 2006By James Eve
Sweden defender Andersson joins Hanover 96 in July (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Sweden defender Christoffer Andersson has agreed to join Hanover 96 from Norwegian first division Lillestrom in July, Swedish media reported on Sunday.
European league round-up (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Barcelona's 2-0 defeat of Real Zaragoza was overshadowed by striker Samuel Eto'o's threat to leave the pitch because of racial abuse, while French champions Olympique Lyon suffered a 4-1 home hammering.
Dinamo Bucharest president quits over transfer row (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Dinamo Bucharest's president said on Sunday he would resign after the club's board allowed two players to transfer abroad without his permission.
Serie A Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006Serie A Wrap: Juventus beat 10-man Lecce Sunday to keep an unchanged lead atop the Serie A ahead of title rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan. The defending champion had goals from Emerson, Robert Kovac and Alessandro Del Piero to record its 22nd win from 27 matches and its 13th in 14 at home.
Rooney scores twice as ManU beats Wigan
February 26, 2006Carling Cup Final: Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United beat Wigan Athletic 4-0 on Sunday to post the biggest League Cup final victory in the competition's 45-year history. After Rooney had given United a halftime lead, Alex Ferguson's team scored three more in six minutes with Louis Saha and Cristiano Ronaldo also hitting the target at the Millennium Stadium.
Bundesliga Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006Hamburger SV allowed a goal in each half - the last in injury time when midfielder Rafael van der Vaart failed to realize his keeper had left the goal unattended - and was beaten 2-0 at home by VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, hurting its chances of catching Bayern Munich a week ahead of its clash with the Bundesliga leader.
Eredivisie Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006PSV Eindhoven strengthened its lead in the Dutch league Sunday with a key 2-1 win at AZ Alkmaar on two early goals from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Arouna Kone. The loss effectively ended third-place AZ's hopes of catching PSV, leaving Alkmaar 11 points behind with eight games to play. Second-place Feyenoord fell to 7 points back after a 1-1 draw at FC Groningen. "This was our last chance (to catch PSV) ...
Ligue One Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006Ten-man Lille upset Monaco 1-0 to move into third spot in the French first division on Sunday. Nigerian forward Peter Odemwingie beat the offside trap in the 58th minute to flick the ball out of goalkeeper Flavio Roma's reach. Monaco had the best chances but couldn't finish. Italian striker Marco Di Vaio hit the post in the 37th. Jean Makoun was sent off in the 50th when he missed his volley and kicked Monaco midfielder Jaroslav Plasil. Lens edged 1-0 Ajaccio to climb to sixth place.
Rafa urges Sven to rest Gerrard vs Uruguay
February 26, 2006Rafa urges Sven to rest Gerrard vs Uruguay
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Bundesliga: Home defeat hurts third-placed Hamburg
February 26, 2006Bundesliga: Home defeat hurts third-placed Hamburg
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Ligue 1: Lille take advantage of mis-firing Monaco
February 26, 2006Lille take advantage of mis-firing Monaco
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Rooney happy after ending long wait for winner's medal (Reuters)
February 26, 2006By Mike Collett
United will ask for League Cup medal for injured Smith (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Manchester United dedicated Sunday's 4-0 League Cup final win over Wigan Athletic to Alan Smith and will ask for a medal for the injured midfielder.
Ferguson defends final choice of Saha over van Nistelrooy (Reuters)
February 26, 2006By Trevor Huggins
La Liga: Real beaten away, Valencia slip up
February 26, 2006Real's title hopes fade in Mallorca
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Man Utd 4-0 Wigan: Ruthless Reds make history
February 26, 2006Man Utd 4-0 Wigan: Ruthless Reds make history
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Delighted Ferguson justifies Ruud omission
February 26, 2006Delighted Ferguson justifies Ruud omission
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Jewell: 'We've won, whatever happens'
February 26, 2006Jewell: 'We've won, whatever happens'
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West Brom 0-2 Middlesbrough: Jimmy's still hot
February 26, 2006West Brom 0-2 Middlesbrough: Jimmy's still hot
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English Premier League Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006EPL Wrap: Harry Kewell scored for Liverpool in a 1-0 defeat of 10-man Manchester City at Anfield in the English Premier League on Sunday. Elsewhere, Bolton Wanderers rallied to beat Fulham 2-1 with the winner coming from Kevin Nolan.
EPL Action, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006
Eredivisie Roundup, Feb. 26
February 26, 2006PSV Eindhoven strengthened its lead in the Dutch league Sunday with a key 2-1 win at AZ Alkmaar on two early goals from Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Arouna Kone.
The 'Rest Of EPL Is Doomed' Gossip
February 26, 2006Chelsea are about to move further ahead, apparently...
Kewell goal sinks 10-man City (AFP)
February 26, 2006Australian winger Harry Kewell strengthened Liverpool's hopes of finishing in the Premiership's top two as Manchester City lost 1-0 at Anfield.
Rooney goal gives United halftime lead against Wigan (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Manchester United took a deserved 1-0 lead into halftime against Wigan Athletic in the English League Cup final at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday thanks to a 33rd minute goal from Wayne Rooney.
Bolton edging towards Champions League (AFP)
February 26, 2006Kevin Nolan's second half strike boosted Bolton's Champions League hopes as the Trotters rose to sixth in the English Premiership following a 2-1 victory over Fulham at the Reebok Stadium.
Israel wins Arsenal deal to promote 'sun and fun' (AFP)
February 26, 2006Israel has won an exclusive deal with English football club Arsenal to promote a country infamous for suicide bombings as a "sun and fun" holiday destination.
Manchester United v Wigan Athletic - teams (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Teams for the English League Cup final between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at the Millennium Stadium:
Five Paris St Germain fans hurt in fighting (Reuters)
February 26, 2006Five Paris St Germain supporters were slightly injured and 21 were detained during fighting after a 0-0 Ligue 1 draw with Nantes on Saturday, police sources said on Sunday.
Rafa urges Sven to rest Gerrard vs Uruguay
February 26, 2006Rafa urges Sven to rest Gerrard vs Uruguay
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Liverpool 1-0 Man City: Kewell on target
February 26, 2006Liverpool 1-0 Man City: Kewell on target
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Bolton 2-1 Fulham: Nolan hits superb winner
February 26, 2006Bolton 2-1 Fulham: Nolan hits superb winner
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Ferguson admits job risk without trophy success
February 26, 2006Ferguson admits job risk without trophy success
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Eto'o almost leaves pitch after racist abuse
February 26, 2006Eto'o almost leaves pitch after racist abuse
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Eredivise: Two early goals seal PSV win
February 26, 2006Eredivise: Two early goals seal PSV win
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Serie A: Juve beat Lecce as top theee win
February 26, 2006Serie A: Juve beat Lecce as top theee win
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Ligue 1: Inspired Renne shock leaders Lyon
February 26, 2006Ligue 1: Inspired Renne shock leaders Lyon
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La Liga: Atletico maintain impressive form
February 26, 2006La Liga: Atletico maintain impressive form
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Euro Action, Feb. 25
February 26, 2006
Brazilian League Roundup, Feb. 25
February 26, 2006Veteran striker Luizao scored a first-half goal to help Flamengo rally past rival Botafogo 3-2 in the Rio de Janeiro state championship on Saturday.
Eto'o receives support
February 26, 2006FC Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o won support for his attempt to walk off the field after being targeted by racist taunts during his team's 2-0 victory at Zaragoza.
Eriksson: I can't wait to find new job (AFP)
February 26, 2006England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson insisted he cannot hang around until after the World Cup to find himself a new job in time for next season.