Donovan will miss game in Germany
March 16, 2006Germany vs. USA: Landon Donovan will miss the U.S. soccer team's exhibition game at Germany on Wednesday because of a right calf strain. Donovan was injured March 8 playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
UEFA Cup gallery, Mar. 16
March 16, 2006
Gays, Muslims to play in soccer tournament
March 16, 2006A Dutch multicultural group is organizing a soccer tournament between gays and Muslims, hoping to counter what a study published on Thursday said was a rising tide of fear among gays.
Calf injury sidelines US star Donovan for Germany match (AFP)
March 16, 2006US midfielder Landon Donovan will miss next Wednesday's friendly against Germany at Dortmund with a strained right calf, the US Soccer Federation announced.
U.S. MF Donovan to miss Germany game with calf injury (SportsTicker)
March 16, 2006CHICAGO (Ticker) - The United States will be missing star midfielder Landon Donovan for its friendly against Germany next week.
Zenit humble Marseille in UEFA Cup (Reuters)
March 16, 2006By Justin Palmer
Zenit, Levski Sofia, Basel and Schalke advance (AP)
March 16, 2006The UEFA Cup, already a distant second in stature to the Champions League, lost two of its top-name clubs on Thursday. Former European champion Olympique Marseille was knocked out of the round of 16 by Zenit St. Petersburg, and Bulgaria's Levski Sofia eliminated Italy's Udinese. At St. Petersburg, Russia, Zenit and Marseille tied 1-1, with the Russian club reaching its first UEFA Cup quarterfinals...
Schalke sink Palermo to keep German hopes alive (AFP)
March 16, 2006Schalke 04 will fly the flag for German football in Europe after crushing ten-man Palermo 3-0 to move into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup.
Injury rules out Donovan for Germany friendly (Reuters)
March 16, 2006United States midfielder Landon Donovan has been ruled out of next week's friendly with Germany in Dortmund after failing to recover from a right calf strain.
UEFA Cup: Unfancied Zenit humble Marseille
March 16, 2006UEFA Cup: Zenit humble Marseille
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No Finals squad deadline delay for Eriksson
March 16, 2006No squad deadline delay for Eriksson
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UC: Zenit reaches quarterfinals
March 16, 2006Zenit St. Petersburg drew 1-1 with Marseille on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup for the first time with a 2-1 aggregate win. Zenit Striker Alexander Kerzhakov opened the scoring with a powerful left-foot drive from outside the penalty area in the 69th minute that Marseille goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso couldn't hold. Marseille equalized five minutes later when Frederic Dehu curled a free kick over the defensive wall.
UEFA Cup Roundup, Mar. 16
March 16, 2006UEFA Cup Wrap: Already a distant second in stature to the Champions League, the UEFA Cup lost two of its top-name clubs on Thursday. Former European champion Olympique Marseille was knocked out of the round of 16 by Zenit St. Petersburg, and Bulgaria's Levski Sofia was eliminated Italy's Udinese.
Juventus travels as virtual champion
March 16, 2006Serie A Preview: Juventus coach Fabio Capello won't allow his team to rest, despite being considered by many as out of reach for the Serie A title. With nine rounds left and a 10-point lead over second-place AC Milan, Juventus is already being praised for its would-be 29th Italian title.
Man Utd stars attend Best memorial service
March 16, 2006Manchester United stars past and present joined family members at a memorial service Thursday for George Best, the club great who died in November at age 59 after years of alcohol abuse.
Barca's Edmilson free to play after card withdrawn (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Barcelona's Edmilson is free to play against Real Sociedad in the Primera Liga on Saturday after the Spanish Football Federation's appeals committee withdrew a yellow card he received.
FIFA agree points deductions in fight against racism (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Soccer's world governing body FIFA agreed on Thursday to punish acts of racism with severe penalties including the deduction of points and disqualification from competitions.
Tomasic winner sends Levski into UEFA Cup last eight (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Croatian defender Igor Tomasic headed Levski Sofia into the UEFA Cup quarter-finals on Thursday, the Bulgarians defeating Udinese 2-1 to go through by the same score on aggregate.
St Petersburg in UEFA quarters after Marseille draw (AFP)
March 16, 2006Russian Premier League club Zenit St Petersburg qualified for the UEFA Cup quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw at home to Franch side Marseille.
UEFA Cup: Levski Sofia battle into quarter-finals
March 16, 2006UEFA Cup: Levski Sofia battle into quarter-finals
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Chelsea warned off supposed target Tevez
March 16, 2006Chelsea warned off supposed target Tevez
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I will stay and build at Liverpool, says Benitez
March 16, 2006I will stay at Liverpool, says Benitez
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FA launch West Ham Utd flare investigation
March 16, 2006FA launch West Ham flare investigation
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United youngster Bardsley joins Burnley on loan
March 16, 2006United youngster Bardsley joins Burnley on loan
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Brucey hit by new Izzet, Dunn injuries
March 16, 2006Brucey hit by new Izzet, Dunn injuries
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Hamstring rules out Reyes from Gunners
March 16, 2006Hamstring rules out Reyes from Gunners
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Liverpool's Warnock gives up on World Cup
March 16, 2006Liverpool's Warnock gives up on World Cup
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O'Leary: Milner wants permanent Villa move
March 16, 2006O'Leary: Milner wants permanent Villa move
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Clubs cartel demands more cash from UEFA
March 16, 2006Clubs cartel demands more cash from UEFA
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Del Bosque to return to Real?
March 16, 2006Del Bosque throws hat into Real ring
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No squad deadline delay for Eriksson
March 16, 2006No squad deadline delay for Eriksson
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Top candidates for Real Madrid job
March 16, 2006Carlo Ancelotti (left), Arsene Wenger and Vicente del Bosque were reported as front-runners Thursday to become Real Madrid's next coach. Club president Fernando Martin recently commented that an announcement would be made within "two or three weeks."
Struggling PSG needs to beat Auxerre
March 16, 2006When Paris Saint-Germain president Pierre Blayau sacked popular coach Laurent Fournier in late December, he said it was to make the team more ambitious.
Bayern plays Schalke in top game
March 16, 2006After 25 rounds last season, Bayern Munich was three points behind Schalke following a 1-0 loss - and went on to win the Bundesliga title with a 14-point margin.
Palmeiras disappointed with missed chance
March 16, 2006The lackluster home draw against struggling Rosario Central in the Copa Libertadores has badly frustrated four-time Brazilian champion Palmeiras.
Silkmen avert meltdown with FA agreement
March 16, 2006Silkmen avert meltdown with FA agreement
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Chivu joins lengthy Roma injury list
March 16, 2006Chivu joins lengthy Roma injury list
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AC Milan bid farewell to legend Albertini
March 16, 2006AC Milan bid farewell to legend Albertini
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Espnayol save season with Cup success - coach
March 16, 2006Espanyol save season with Cup success - coach
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Rangers' Buffel heading back to Belgium?
March 16, 2006Rangers' Buffel heading back to Belgium?
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G14 clubs seeking more power and money in soccer shake-up (Reuters)
March 16, 2006By Darren Ennis
Spector hoping loan gamble leads to World Cup jackpot (AFP)
March 16, 2006Manchester United defender Jonathan Spector is hoping a gamble on going to Charlton on loan will pay off in the form of a place in the United States squad for the World Cup.
Del Bosque opens door to possible return to Real Madrid (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Vicente del Bosque has left the door open for a possible return to Real Madrid as coach after previously having rejected such a move.
Albertini bids farewell at San Siro (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini bade an emotional farewell to his playing career after a celebrity match in his honour at Milan's San Siro stadium.
Torres wanted by Newcastle
March 16, 2006Newcastle have made a bid for Atletico Madrid star Fernando Torres, according to the Spain striker.
Fans attack coach of defending champion
March 16, 2006Luka Bonacic, coach of defending Croatian league champion Hajduk Split, was hospitalized after being brutally beaten by two unknown assailants, police said Thursday.
Mexican League Roundup, Mar. 15
March 16, 2006Paraguayan Salvador Cabanas scored in the opening minute Wednesday as Chiapas kept out Tecos for a 1-0 win and tied Pachuca for the best record in the Mexican League.
The Usual Chinese Whispers
March 16, 2006Where does this bit appear?
Copa Libertadores Roundup, Mar. 15
March 16, 2006CTL Wrap: Striker Welliton netted two goals in two minutes Wednesday and Goias beat Argentina's Newell's Old Boys 3-0 to increase its lead in Group 3 of the Copa Libertadores. Romerito completed the job for Goias when he netted a penalty in the second half.
Solano says he wants to make Peru return (Reuters)
March 16, 2006Midfielder Nolberto Solano said he would be happy to return to the Peruvian national side under new coach Franco Navarro.
Eriksson admits fears of unsettled players
March 16, 2006Eriksson admits fears of unsettled players
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Fernando Torres: Newcastle United want me
March 16, 2006Fernando Torres: Newcastle United want me
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Jarosik for sale to make way for Ballack
March 16, 2006Jarosik for sale to make way for Ballack
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Spurs steal in to sign Czech starlet Pekhart
March 16, 2006Spurs steal in to sign Czech starlet Pekhart
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