Gretna's Cup elopement nears happy ending in Scotland (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Kenny MacDonald
Six memorable Barcelona-Real Madrid league matches (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Six memorable league matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona:
PREVIEW-Soccer-Roma face Fiorentina in Euro showdown (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By James Eve
PREVIEW-Soccer-Real play for pride against title-bound Barca (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Simon Baskett
PREVIEW-Soccer-Lyon march towards fifth title (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Julien Pretot
PREVIEW-Soccer-Van Nistelrooy back in mix as United give chase (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Martyn Herman
Kiwi star now fishing for Scottish Cup glory (AFP)
March 30, 2006It took a close encounter with a shark to make up his mind but Hibernian striker Chris Killen has never regretted swapping the life of a fisherman for a football career on the other side of the world.
Freddy Adu gets his chance
March 30, 2006MLS Kickoff: Freddy Adu should have no reason to complain about playing time this year. D.C. United is going to count on him like never before. "We all look now to give him a shot for a long time," coach Peter Nowak said Thursday. "The answer is up to him."
UC: FC Basel beats Middlesbrough
March 30, 2006UEFA Cup: Matias Delgado scored in the 43rd minute Thursday to help FC Basel beat visiting Middlesbrough 2-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Cup quarterfinals.
UEFA Cup Roundup, Mar. 30
March 30, 2006UEFA Cup Wrap: Steaua Bucharest walked away with a slight advantage Thursday after holding city rival Rapid to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the UEFA Cup quarterfinals.
UEFA Cup gallery, Mar. 30
March 30, 2006
'El Classico' still in doubt as referee strike looms
March 30, 2006'El Classico' still in doubt as referee strike looms
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Basle 2-0 Middlesbrough: First-half blitz
March 30, 2006Basle 2-0 Middlesbrough: First-half blitz
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Levski Sofia 1-3 Schalke: Favourites take advantage
March 30, 2006Levski Sofia 1-3 Schalke: Favourites take advantage
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Sevilla 4-1 Zenit St Petersburg: Saviola hits brace
March 30, 2006Sevilla 4-1 Zenit St Petersburg: Saviola hits brace
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Rapid Bucharest 1-1 Steaua Bucharest: Derby stalemate
March 30, 2006Rapid Bucharest 1-1 Steaua Bucharest: Derby stalemate
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Pogatetz suffers suspected fractured skull
March 30, 2006Pogatetz suffers suspected fractured skull
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Rapid and Steaua draw, Schalke ease past Levski (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Justin Palmer
Basel beat Boro, bad injury for Pogatetz (Reuters)
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Sevilla stride towards UEFA semis with 4-1 win (Reuters)
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Romario to play for Miami in United Soccer League (AP)
March 30, 2006Former Brazilian star Romario will play for Miami FC this year during its first season in the United Soccer League, then return to his home country. The 40-year-old striker helped Brazil win the 1994 World Cup in the United States. He will rejoin the Brazliian league club Vasco in September, Vasco president Eurico Miranda said at a news conference Thursday.
UPDATE1-Soccer-Moldovan earns Rapid 1-1 draw in UEFA Cup derby (Reuters)
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Ex-Italy player Bachini gets life ban for cocaine use (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Former Siena, Juventus and Italy midfielder Jonathan Bachini was been banned for life by the Italian Football League's disciplinary committee on Wednesday after he twice tested positive for cocaine.
'Blues finally snare Sheva'
March 30, 2006Chelsea have provisionally agreed a four-year deal with AC Milan star striker Andriy Shevchenko, according to the Daily Mail. The deal will reportedly net the 29-year-old Ukrainian international at least $192,000 (£110,000) a week.
Mexico game highlights FIFA's need to change
March 30, 2006A listless Mexico snatched a 2-1 win behind two goals from Omar Bravo in a pre-World Cup friendly in front of 46,510 at Soldier Field Wednesday night. FSC's Jamie Trecker was there to see how the USA's neighbors to the South are gearing up for Germany and why FIFA needs to reinvent the global footballing calendar.
Cisse admits World Cup fears
March 30, 2006Djibril Cisse is "afraid" his lack of playing time at Liverpool will see him miss out on this summer's World Cup.
Neo-Nazis looking for publicity at World Cup
March 30, 2006World Cup: Neo-Nazis and right-wing political parties may exploit the World Cup in Germany to publicize their extremist views, the country's interior ministry said Thursday. Wolfgang Schaueble, responsible for event security, confirmed media reports that Neo-Nazis and the National Democratic Party (NPD) may stage demonstrations.
Keane testimonial set for May 9
March 30, 2006Roy Keane's testimonial is on May 9 at Old Trafford with Manchester United playing Celtic. Keane, who left United in November to join Celtic, has said he planned to donate money from the event to charity. Keane won seven Premier League titles with United, four FA Cups, and played 480 games for the club. "This is something that we wanted to do this season as Roy started the season with us," Man United manager Alex Ferguson said.
Champions League Roundup, Mar. 29
March 30, 2006Champions League Wrap: Inter Milan and AC Milan came away from the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals with positive results Wednesday. Inter rallied from a one-goal deficit to beat visiting Villarreal 2-1, and AC Milan held host Lyon to a 0-0 draw. The second leg matches are scheduled for Tuesday.
Court delays Marseille trial verdict until June 9 (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Jean-Francois Rosnoblet
Blatter slams G14 greed over player compensation (AFP)
March 30, 2006FIFA president Sepp Blatter hit out at the G14 group, a collection of the 18 richest clubs in Europe, saying their stance on compensation for players injured on international duty was just motivated by greed.
Bachini banned for life after second positive drugs test (AFP)
March 30, 2006Siena midfielder Jonathan Bachini has been given a life-long ban after twice testing positive for cocaine, the Italian football league's disciplinary commission revealed.
Keane set for United testimonial (AFP)
March 30, 2006Manchester United will play Celtic in Roy Keane's testimonial match at Old Trafford on May 9.
Jol confident Mido will not be lured away from Spurs (AFP)
March 30, 2006Martin Jol believes Tottenham are in pole position to secure the permanent signing of Mido before the end of the season, despite growing interest in the Egyptian striker from rival clubs.
Tottenham negotiating to sign Mido on permanent deal (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Ken Ferris
Spanish referees call off strike after pay guarantee (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Spanish referees called off a strike that threatened this weekend's league matches after football authorities guaranteed immediate payment of overdue salaries, the Spanish Football Federation said on Thursday.
Sir Alex defends pre-season jaunt to South Africa
March 30, 2006Sir Alex defends pre-season jaunt to South Africa
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Keane's United testimonial confirmed for May 9
March 30, 2006Keane's United testimonial confirmed for May 9
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Glandular fever set to end Parker's season
March 30, 2006Glandular fever set to end Parker's season
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Shevchenko laughs off reports of Chelsea offer
March 30, 2006Shevchenko laughs off reports of Chelsea offer
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England demand improvement to training pitch
March 30, 2006England demand improvement to training pitch
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Champions 'not looking over their shoulders'
March 30, 2006Champions 'not looking over their shoulders'
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Reading will not spend 'silly money' amongst elite
March 30, 2006Reading will not spend 'silly money' amongst elite
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Southampton take a walk on the Wilde side
March 30, 2006Southampton take a walk on the Wilde side
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Ronaldinho's 'brand' worth more than Beckham's
March 30, 2006Ronaldinho's 'brand' worth more than Beckham's
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'El Classico' back on as referees call off strike
March 30, 2006'El Classico' back on as referees call off strike
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Red Devils hope to cut Blues lead to six
March 30, 2006EPL Preview: Chelsea's lead is now nine points, and that could be cut to six on Saturday. Second-place Manchester United will know its chances of catching the leaders before kicking off at Bolton on Saturday as Birmingham hosts the Blues in an early game.
Lyon visits lowly Troyes
March 30, 2006Lyon failed to score against AC Milan in the Champions League in midweek for just the third time in 45 games this season. However, it is likely to find the net at Troyes in the French league.
Butt extends contract with Leverkusen
March 30, 2006Goalkeeper Hans-Joerg Butt signed a new three-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.
Japan edges Ecuador in friendly
March 30, 2006Substitute Hisato Sato scored the lone goal late in the second half Thursday as Japan defeated Ecuador 1-0 in an international friendly.
Parker's season could be over
March 30, 2006Newcastle are awaiting confirmation that midfielder Scott Parker could miss the rest of the season with glandular fever.
Big Sam finally gets his man
March 30, 2006Israel international Idan Tal has signed a pre-contract agreement with Bolton and will join the club on July 1.
Germany tells World Cup hooligans: stay at home (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Mark Trevelyan, Security Correspondent
Ronaldinho's brand worth more than Beckham's-study (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho is the most commercially valuable soccer player in the world, followed by England internationals David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, a study of brand value said on Thursday. Consultancy BBDO Germany estimated Ronaldinho's brand was worth 47 million euros ($56.4 million) followed by Beckham's at 44.9 million euros and Rooney's at 43.7 million euros.
United to visit South Africa in pre-season (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Manchester United will visit South Africa in July as part of their preparations for next season, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.
Bolton sign Israel midfielder Tal (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Israel international Idan Tal has signed a pre-contract agreement with Bolton Wanderers, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Milan clubs' seasons hang in the balance (Reuters)
March 30, 2006By Simon Evans
Blatter to run for re-election in 2007 (AFP)
March 30, 2006FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed that he intends to run for re-election in 2007, providing he is still in good health.
Exhausted Parker out for season (AFP)
March 30, 2006Newcastle midfielder Scott Parker is set to miss the rest of the season after succumbing to exhaustion brought on by a suspected case of glandular fever.
Glandular fever set to end Parker's season
March 30, 2006Glandular fever set to end Parker's season
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Sir Alex defends pre-season jaunt to South Africa
March 30, 2006Sir Alex defends pre-season jaunt to South Africa
by England
FA planning trial by video for serial divers
March 30, 2006FA planning trial by video for serial divers
by England
McClaren ponders striking options for Basle tie
March 30, 2006McClaren ponders striking options for Basle tie
by England
Chelsea defender Johnson set for surgery
March 30, 2006Chelsea defender Johnson set for surgery
by England
Tal signs pre-contract agreement with Bolton
March 30, 2006Tal signs pre-contract agreement with Bolton
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Leicester boss Kelly named Manager of the Month
March 30, 2006Leicester boss Kelly named Manager of the Month
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Houllier confident after drawing blank with Milan
March 30, 2006Houllier confident after drawing blank with Milan
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Away goal gives Villarreal cause for optimism
March 30, 2006Away goal gives Villarreal cause for optimism
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Cisse fears for place in France World Cup squad
March 30, 2006Cisse fears for place in France World Cup squad
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Mexico 2-1 Paraguay: Bravo's brace secures win
March 30, 2006Mexico 2-1 Paraguay: Bravo's brace secures win
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Cahill: Aussies will spring a surprise at World Cup
March 30, 2006Cahill: Aussies will spring a surprise at World Cup
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Germany add Luxembourg date to warm-ups
March 30, 2006Germany add Luxembourg date to warm-ups
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Libertadores debutants Goias book passage
March 30, 2006Libertadores debutants Goias book passage
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CCC: Mexico's America advances
March 30, 2006Mexico's America drew Costa Rica's Alajuelense 0-0 in a CONCACAF Champions Cup second-leg semifinal on Wednesday and advanced 2-1 on aggregate.
CCC: Saprissa wins but Toluca advances
March 30, 2006Costa Rica's Saprissa defeated Mexico's Toluca 3-2 on Wednesday but Toluca advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup finals 4-3 on aggregate.
CTL: Union Espanola beats The Strongest
March 30, 2006Chile's Union Espanola beat Bolivian host The Strongest 1-0 with a last-minute goal by Hector Tapia in a Copa Libertadores Group 3 match on Wednesday.
Thursday's Cynical Gossip
March 30, 2006The Real deals, Wayne to Spain, City's in and outs and all the rest...
Australia set to spring World Cup surprise-Cahill (Reuters)
March 30, 2006Australia midfielder Tim Cahill believes the Socceroos will be one of the surprise packages of the World Cup finals in Germany this summer.
Mexico 2, Paraguay 1 (AP)
March 30, 2006Omar Bravo scored twice to lead Mexico to a 2-1 win over Paraguay in a World Cup tuneup match Wednesday night at Soldier Field. Bravo collected the ball on a cross from Israel Lopez, spun, and shot into the lower left corner of the net for the deciding goal in the 82nd minute. His first goal -- a penalty shot in the 31st minute -- tied it at 1-1 when he easily beat keeper Derlis Gomez after being...