Young American epitomizes new movement
March 28, 2006The "new wave" of American youth bypassing college or MLS and heading to Europe has become fairly commonplace and few exemplify the new spirit more than St. Louis native Frank Simek. Jamie Trecker has a chat with the Sheffield Wednesday defender and wonders when and if he'll be seen wearing the USA kit.
CTL: Caracas defeats Cienciano 4-0
March 28, 2006Jorge Rojas scored two second-half goals and Caracas handily defeated Cienciano 4-0 on Tuesday to keep alive its hopes of advancing from Group 1 of the Copa Libertadores. The victory moved the Venezuelan side past Cienciano into third place in the group with four points and dropped Peru's Cienciano to last with three points. Mexico's Chivas leads the group with seven points, one ahead of Sao Paulo of Brazil. Both have played three games each.
Eriksson, Mourinho on Madrid's shortlist
March 28, 2006England's Sven-Goran Eriksson and Chelsea's Jose Mourinho are among seven names put forward as candidates to become Real Madrid's new coach.
Real can forget about Wenger
March 28, 2006Real Madrid president Fernando Martin may be a big fan of Arsene Wenger, but the Frenchman has no intentions of planning for the future at anywhere but Arsenal.
Poland beats Saudi Arabia in friendly
March 28, 2006Lukasz Sosin scored his second goal of the game in the 63rd minute and led Poland to a 2-1 friendly victory over fellow World Cup qualifier Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. It was Saudi Arabia's third loss in nine matches this year as it prepares for its third straight appearance in soccer's quadrennial championship. It has won only one match this year, a 4-0 victory at Yemen in an Asian Nations Cup qualifier in February.
Seoul's loss is honeymoon island's gain (Reuters)
March 28, 2006By Jiwon Chung
Benfica 0-0 Barcelona: Chances galore in draw
March 28, 2006Benfica 0-0 Barcelona: Chances galore in draw
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Giannakopoulos reaffirms Bolton commitment
March 28, 2006Giannakopoulos reaffirms Bolton commitment
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CL: Fabregas, Henry give Arsenal 2-0 win
March 28, 2006Champions League: Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry scored Tuesday to give Arsenal a 2-0 first-leg victory over Juventus in the quarterfinal match. Fabregas gave the Gunners the lead five minutes before halftime.
Champions League Roundup, Mar. 28
March 28, 2006Champions League Wrap: FC Barcelona, considered to be the best team left in the tournament, had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Benfica in Lisbon while Arsenal spoiled Juventus midfielder Patrick Vieira's return to Highbury with a 2-0 victory.
Champions League gallery, Mar. 28
March 28, 2006
Uruguay's topflight to resume this weekend
March 28, 2006Uruguay's first-division soccer league will resume this weekend after government and sporting authorities said Monday they had agreed to measures to improve public safety. The Uruguayan soccer federation announced that the so-called Clausura championship would resume Saturday after a three-week suspension when a fan was killed.
Sosin leads Poland past Saudis in World Cup warm-up (Reuters)
March 28, 2006Striker Lukasz Sosin headed two goals to lead Poland to a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in a World Cup warm-up on Tuesday.
Barcelona held to goalless draw (AFP)
March 28, 2006Benfica's 0-0 draw against a Ronaldinho-inspired Barcelona here at the stadium of Light has left the Catalonians favourites to move into the Champions League semi-finals.
Stambouli to coach FAR Rabat (AFP)
March 28, 2006French coach Henri Stambouli has signed a 16-month contract to train Moroccan first division club The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) Rabat.
Belgian coach denies admitting match-rigging (AFP)
March 28, 2006Former La Louviere coach Gilbert Bodart on denied admitting that he rigged a football match while with the Belgian first division side.
World Cup doubt as Vieri sidelined for four weeks (AFP)
March 28, 2006Italian international striker Christian Vieri's participation in the World Cup this summer has been thrown into doubt as the veteran was ruled out of action for up to a month on Tuesday after injuring his left knee in weekend French league action.
Arsenal 2-0 Juventus: Amazing Arsenal
March 28, 2006Arsenal 2-0 Juventus: Amazing Arsenal
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Henry full of praise for Arsenal but urges caution
March 28, 2006Henry full of praise for Arsenal but urges caution
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Knee injury could keep Vieri out of WC
March 28, 2006A left knee injury could keep Italy forward Christian Vieri out of the World Cup, local media reported Tuesday. Vieri was injured while playing for Monaco in the French league on Sunday and was undergoing medical tests in Italy on Tuesday, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
Dempsey returns to Revolution practice
March 28, 2006Clint Dempsey returned to practice with the New England Revolution after serving a two-week suspension for fighting with a teammate during practice. The midfielder spoke to teammates and coaches in a group for a short time Monday but did not speak with reporters. Dempsey, the 2004 rookie of the year in Major League Soccer, had been left off the U.S. roster for last Wednesday's exhibition game at Germany.
Morientes dismisses exit talk
March 28, 2006Misfiring Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes has dismissed speculation linking him with a summer move away from Anfield.
Holland ease Ruud concerns
March 28, 2006Holland coach Marco van Basten has reassured Ruud van Nistelrooy that his World Cup place is not in danger despite being dropped by Manchester United.
Gill certain of Ruud stay
March 28, 2006Chief executive David Gill is certain that out-of-favor striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will not be leaving Manchester United.
CL: Adriano's status up in air
March 28, 2006Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has to decide whether to start out-of-form striker Adriano when his team plays Villarreal in the Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Stars return for Shearer's last match
March 28, 2006When Alan Shearer plays at St. James' Park for the final time, four former Newcastle teammates will once again be on his team.
Hundreds of workers laid off at Wembley
March 28, 2006Hundreds of workers building the new Wembley Stadium have been told they will be laid off next week in a pay dispute with contractors.
Court approves personalized World Cup tickets (AP)
March 28, 2006A court ruled Tuesday that World Cup tickets containing personal information are necessary to ensure security. A ticket holder filed a complaint requesting that his identity card number be removed from his World Cup ticket. But the Frankfurt district court ruled such information was essential for the June 9-July 9 tournament.
Blatter warns G14 of "war" over internationals (Reuters)
March 28, 2006FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned Europe's richest clubs he is ready to go to "war" if they refuse to release players for international matches.
Villa confirm Baros buy-out clause (AFP)
March 28, 2006Milan Baros can walk away from Aston Villa in the close season as long as a potential buyer comes up with enough cash to activate his buy-out clause at Villa Park.
Gilberto likely to miss Angola's World Cup trip (Reuters)
March 28, 2006Angolan winger Gilberto is almost certain to miss the World Cup finals in Germany in June, Angolan Football federation officials told Reuters on Tuesday.
Ferguson primes young guns for Hammers visit (AFP)
March 28, 2006Sir Alex Ferguson has called up three youngsters to his squad ahead of the Premiership visit of West Ham this Wednesday.
Hundreds of Wembley workers to be laid off
March 28, 2006Hundreds of Wembley workers to be laid off
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Defender Stam to miss Euro trip
March 28, 2006Defender Stam misses Milan trip to Lyon
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Becks doubtful for Barca clash
March 28, 2006Becks doubtful for Barca clash
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Beckham in doubt for Barcelona game (AFP)
March 28, 2006Real Madrid star David Beckham is a doubt for Saturday's Spanish Primera Liga classic against Barcelona after injuring his right ankle in training.
European fans seek better representation in boardrooms (Reuters)
March 28, 2006Soccer fans from across the European Union will seek more of a say in how clubs are run in the 25-member bloc when they take part in an independent review into the sport on Wednesday.
Ascoli coach suspended after coaching cover blown (Reuters)
March 28, 2006Ascoli coach Marco Giampaolo has been suspended until the end of the season after being told he is not qualified to take charge of a Serie A team.
Dawson, Lennon sign new Tottenham deals
March 28, 2006Dawson, Lennon sign new Tottenham deals
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Ferguson wants harsh punishment for divers
March 28, 2006Ferguson wants harsh punishment for divers
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Villa confirm Baros buy-out clause
March 28, 2006Aston Villa confirm Baros buy-out clause
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Jol: We must be courageous
March 28, 2006Tottenham coach Martin Jol has called on his side to continue to demonstrate the kind of courage and character that earned them a vital 2-1 win over struggling West Brom at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham 2 West Brom 1
March 28, 2006Two late goals from Robbie Keane - including his 50th Premiership strike for the club - kept Spurs on course for a Champions League place next season.
WC TV coverage to be shared in Spain
March 28, 2006World Cup television coverage in Spain will be shared between a digital company and a new free-to-air network.
The 'Chuck The Diver Out' Gossip
March 28, 2006Chelsea fans have some taste then...
Defender Stam misses Milan trip to Lyon (Reuters)
March 28, 2006AC Milan's Dutch defender Jaap Stam has failed in his bid to be fit for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final away to Olympique Lyon.
Bayern consider risky move for Argentine teen Aguero (Reuters)
March 28, 2006Bayern Munich are considering a risky move for Argentine teenager Sergio Aguero now, before his performances push him out of the German club's price range.
Come and get me Giannakopoulos tells Reds (AFP)
March 28, 2006Greek international Stelios Giannakopoulos is ready to ditch Premiership strugglers Bolton if a bigger club, such as Liverpool, come in with an offer.
It's back to the future as Koeman eyes Barcelona upset (AFP)
March 28, 2006Benfica coach Ronald Koeman is plotting the downfall of Barcelona in the Champions League Tuesday -- 14 years after inspiring the Catalan giants to their greatest victory in European football.
Van Basten guarantees Van Nistelrooy World Cup place (Reuters)
March 28, 2006Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's place in the Dutch World Cup squad is not in doubt, according to coach Marco van Basten.
Giannakopoulos reaffirms Bolton commitment
March 28, 2006Giannakopoulos reaffirms Bolton commitment
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Eriksson, Mourinho and Wenger on Real shortlist
March 28, 2006New Real boss must have 'Madrid' feeling
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Wenger: kids can produce another classic
March 28, 2006Wenger: kids can produce another classic
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Jol salutes Tottenham's never-say-die attitude
March 28, 2006Jol salutes Spurs' never-say-die attitude
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Ridgewell, Hughes back under-fire O'Leary
March 28, 2006Ridgewell, Hughes back under-fire O'Leary
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Mourinho defends Drogba against dive jibes
March 28, 2006Mourinho defends Drogba against dive jibes
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Newcastle legend Shearer testimonial sold out
March 28, 2006Shearer testimonial sold out
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Ambitious Lyon ready for AC Milan Euro test
March 28, 2006Ambitious Lyon ready for AC Milan Euro test
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Pressure piles on Inter ahead of Villarreal tie
March 28, 2006Pressure piles on Inter ahead of Villarreal tie
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Bayern consider risky move for teen Aguero
March 28, 2006Bayern consider risky move for teen Aguero
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Ventura takes over at struggling Messina
March 28, 2006Ventura takes over at struggling Messina
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PSG keeper Alonzo sidelined for two weeks
March 28, 2006PSG keeper Alonzo sidelined for two weeks
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Van Basten guarantees Ruud World Cup place
March 28, 2006Van Basten guarantees Ruud World Cup place
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Serbian keeper Zilic pleads for World Cup recall
March 28, 2006Serbian keeper Zilic pleads for World Cup recall
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Spanish referee strike threatens El Classico
March 28, 2006Spanish referee strike threatens El Classico
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Barcelona looking to rewrite history
March 28, 2006The history books belong to Real Madrid, but Barcelona is poised to change that with the aid of the world's greatest player — Ronaldinho. Bobby McMahon looks back fifty years at Real's signing of Alfredo Di Stefano, and why things changed when David Beckham arrived.
Uruguay season to resume this weekend
March 28, 2006Uruguay's first-division soccer league will resume this weekend after government and sporting authorities said Monday they had agreed to measures to improve public safety.
PREVIEW Soccer-Ambitious Lyon ready for AC Milan test (Reuters)
March 28, 2006By Edward Jay