CTL: Internacional draws 0-0 with Nacional
April 4, 2006Copa Libertadores: Brazil's Internacional moved to the verge of reaching the second round of the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday, drawing 0-0 with Uruguay's Nacional. The result left Internacional with 11 points atop Group 6, three points ahead of Atletico Maracaibo of Venezuela and Nacional with one match left.
CL: Inzaghi scores two as AC Milan advances
April 4, 2006Filippo Inzaghi scored two goals Tuesday to help AC Milan beat Lyon 3-1 and advance to the semifinals of the Champions League for the third time in four seasons, winning 3-1 on aggregate.
Champions League Roundup, Apr. 4
April 4, 2006Champions League Wrap: AC Milan needed a late goal from Filippo Inzaghi to reach the semifinals on Tuesday. Inter Milan needed a goal from anyone. Inzaghi knocked in the deciding goal in the 88th minute to help Milan advance 3-1 on aggregate.
Delighted Bruce praises Jarosik
April 4, 2006Birmingham manager Steve Bruce hailed Jiri Jarosik for producing "the complete midfield performance" during the 1-0 win over Bolton.
Birmingham win relieves relegation pressure
April 4, 2006EPL: Jiri Jarosik produced a moment of class against Bolton at St Andrews to breathe life into Birmingham's fight for survival. The on-loan 28-year-old returned to the starting XI in devastating style.
Albert Harker dies at 95
April 4, 2006Albert Harker, the last surviving member of the 1934 U.S. World Cup team, has died, the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame said Tuesday. He was 95. Harker, who died Monday at a nursing home in Camp Hill, Pa., was the oldest living member of the U.S. Hall of Fame. He was a defender on the 1934 team that defeated Mexico in Rome in a qualification match. The Americans then lost to eventual champion Italy in the first round.
Ten reasons Brazil won't win the World Cup
April 4, 2006Brazil has won five World Cups, finished as runners-up twice and has qualified for every single tournament since 1930. So who would bet against them? FSC's Bobby McMahon gives ten reasons why the Selecao won't be holding up the trophy in Berlin come July.
Birmingham 1-0 Bolton: Jarosik downs Trotters
April 4, 2006Birmingham 1-0 Bolton: Jarosik downs Trotters
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Houllier's pride hides pain of Lyon's fall
April 4, 2006Houllier's pride hides pain of Lyon's fall
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AC Milan 3-1 Lyon: Milan leave it very late
April 4, 2006AC Milan 3-1 Lyon: Milan leave it very late
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Pellegrini praises Villarreal work ethic
April 4, 2006Pellegrini praises Villarreal work ethic
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Villarreal 1-0 Inter: Arruabarrena winner
April 4, 2006Villarreal 1-0 Inter: Arruabarrena winner
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Mido positive on remaining at the Lane
April 4, 2006Mido gives mixed signals on intentions
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Koeman revels in Benfica underdog status
April 4, 2006Koeman revels in Benfica underdog status
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AC Milan, Villarreal reach Champions League semifinals (SportsTicker)
April 4, 2006MILAN, Italy (Ticker) - AC Milan was on the verge of exiting the Champions League before Filippo Inzaghi came to the rescue.
Milan late show kills off Lyon (Reuters)
April 4, 2006(Adds details of Shevchenko record in fifth paragraph)
Shevchenko sets European Cup scoring record (Reuters)
April 4, 2006AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko became the leading scorer in the history of the European Cup with his goal in Tuesday's 3-1 quarter-final second leg victory over Olympique Lyon.
Birmingham climb out of relegation zone (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Birmingham City hauled themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers at St Andrews on Tuesday.
Meola to make 100th international appearance
April 4, 2006Goalkeeper Tony Meola was included in the U.S. roster for next week's exhibition game against Jamaica and will make his 100th international appearance. The 37-year-old Meola was the starter for the United States at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups and was the No. 3 goalkeeper for the Americans at the 2002 tournament.
Fowler in the dark at Reds
April 4, 2006Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler admits he is still in the dark over whether he will be offered a new deal at Anfield.
Aragones: Raul sure to be included
April 4, 2006Spain coach Luis Aragones says captain Raul Gonzalez will make his World Cup squad even though the striker has been recently dropped by Real Madrid. Raul has struggled to find form since returning from serious left knee damage - his worst injury in an 11-year career - sustained against FC Barcelona in November. He was omitted from Madrid's team which drew 1-1 with Barcelona last Saturday. It was the first time he had been dropped in 30 games against the Catalan powerhouse.
Inter hit with fine for Messina racist abuse
April 4, 2006Inter hit with fine for Messina racist abuse
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Hasselbaink braced for Middlesbrough exit
April 4, 2006Hasselbaink braced for Middlesbrough exit
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Grip insists Owen injury 'not a worry'
April 4, 2006Grip insists Owen injury 'not a worry'
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Asian body pushes India to go professional (Reuters)
April 4, 2006By N.Ananthanarayanan
Meola to make 100th international appearance against Jamaica (AP)
April 4, 2006Goalkeeper Tony Meola was included in the U.S. roster for next week's exhibition game against Jamaica and will make his 100th international appearance. The 37-year-old Meola was the starter for the United States at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups and was the No. 3 goalkeeper for the Americans at the 2002 tournament.
Juve to be without Del Piero vs. Arsenal (SportsTicker)
April 4, 2006TURIN, Italy (Ticker) - Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal due to injury.
Politehnica Timisoara owner charged with money laundering (Reuters)
April 4, 2006The owner of Romanian first division club Politehnica Timisoara was arrested on Tuesday under economic crime-related charges, a Romania General Prosecutors official told Reuters.
Expert: Germany unprepared for World Cup terrorism (AP)
April 4, 2006A leading disaster expert says Germany is unprepared for a terrorist attack at the World Cup. Prof. Wolf Dombrowsky of the University of Kiel said authorities haven't been fully honest with the German public about the possibility of terrorism. He added that security plans by authorities rely too heavily on emergency forces.
Inter Milan fined 25,000 euros for fans' racism (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Inter Milan have been fined 25,000 euros ($30,470) after their fans targeted Messina's African defender Marc Zoro with racist abuse during Saturday's Serie A match.
England choose Algarve as pre-World Cup base (Reuters)
April 4, 2006England will stage a training camp before the World Cup in the Algarve tourist region of southern Portugal, the resort hosting the squad said on Tuesday.
Soccer-Steaua v Rapid UEFA Cup match designated maximum risk (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Thursday's UEFA Cup quarter-final second leg between city rivals Steaua Bucharest and Rapid has been designated a maximum risk game, police said.
CL: Juventus facing elimination again
April 4, 2006Champions League: Juventus came close to elimination in the previous round before a goalkeeping blunder let it through. It's even closer to exiting the quarterfinals ahead of Wednesday's second leg against Arsenal after losing last week's first match 2-0.
Celtic hosts Hearts with one hand on the title
April 4, 2006Celtic can win the Scottish league title with six games left if it beats second-place Hearts on Wednesday.
Wolfsburg's Klimowicz hit with four-match ban (Reuters)
April 4, 2006VfL Wolfsburg striker Diego Klimowicz was suspended for four matches by the German FA (DFB) on Tuesday for elbowing an opponent.
Wedding rings banned by ref, coach booked for complaining (Reuters)
April 4, 2006A Bulgarian referee triggered a storm by ordering two players to take off their wedding rings before a Premier League match.
Poland's Olisadebe throws in towel on World Cup chances (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Nigerian-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe has given up hope of a place in Poland's World Cup squad four years after he was Europe's top scorer in the national team's advance to the 2002 finals.
Demoted Allianssi target entry into Finnish second tier (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Finland's Allianssi Vantaa may apply for a place in Finland's second division after being thrown out of the top flight because of financial problems.
Sheffield United's Warnock admits improper conduct charge (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has admitted a charge of improper conduct after making a V-sign at Norwich City coach Nigel Worthington after a second division game on March 18, the FA said on Tuesday.
Soccer-Canal Plus near agreement on PSG sale - sources (Reuters)
April 4, 2006By Christophe Michel
Brown hits back at Davis in row over horror tackle
April 4, 2006Brown hits back at Davis in row over horror tackle
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Canal Plus near agreement on PSG sale
April 4, 2006Canal Plus near agreement on PSG sale
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Kohler sacked by beleaguered Duisburg
April 4, 2006Kohler sacked by beleaguered Duisburg
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Raul confident of being in top form for World Cup
April 4, 2006Raul confident of being in top form for World Cup
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FIFA rule out retrospective action against divers
April 4, 2006FIFA rule out retrospective action against divers
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Del Piero loses fitness battle for Arsenal showdown
April 4, 2006Del Piero loses fitness battle for Arsenal showdown
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O'Leary vows to fight on at Villa Park
April 4, 2006O'Leary vows to fight on at Villa Park
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Fowler in limbo over new contract at Liverpool
April 4, 2006Fowler in limbo over new contract at Liverpool
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Defoe commited to Spurs
April 4, 2006Jermain Defoe remains committed to the club despite admitting that a lack of first-team action has put his World Cup chances at risk.
Report: Canal Plus to sell PSG
April 4, 2006Paris Saint-Germain may be sold by longtime owner Canal Plus to former Lille president Luc Dayan and American backer Colony Capital.
Dutch prime minister wants Australia in final
April 4, 2006Orange versus green and gold in the World Cup final? The Dutch prime minister said Tuesday he would like to see his nation's storied soccer side clash with relative World Cup novice Australia in the July 9 final in Berlin.
Tuesday's Plentiful Gossip
April 4, 2006Chelsea's double Dutch, clear outs in the North-West and more...
Jewell set to be hit hard following ref rage
April 4, 2006Jewell set to be hit hard following ref rage
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Defoe determined to stay and fight for his place
April 4, 2006Defoe determined to stay and fight for his place
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Wenger gets players focused for Turin tussle
April 4, 2006Wenger gets players focused for Turin tussle
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Allardyce targets five new faces for next season
April 4, 2006Allardyce targets five new faces for next season
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No excuses for failure in Germany, insists Beckham
April 4, 2006No excuses for failure in Germany, insists Beckham
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Hearts chief Romanov accuses Rix of 'killing the team'
April 4, 2006Hearts chief Romanov accuses Rix of 'killing the team'
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Malmo and IFK Gothenburg draw opening matches
April 4, 2006Malmo and IFK Gothenburg draw opening matches
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Raul confident of being in top form for World Cup (Reuters)
April 4, 2006Spain captain Raul believes he will be in peak form at the World Cup despite missing three months of the season with a serious knee injury and subsequently struggling to regain his place in the Real Madrid team.
Duisburg sack Kohler (Reuters)
April 4, 2006MSV Duisburg said on Tuesday they have sacked Juergen Kohler -- the 10th Bundesliga coach to be fired this season and the second at the relegation threatened club.