McClaren hails historic night for Middlesbrough (Reuters)
April 6, 2006By Rob Stewart
FC Copenhagen retain Royal League title (Reuters)
April 6, 2006FC Copenhagen retained their Royal League title on Thursday by beating Norwegian side Lillestrom 1-0 in the final thanks to a late goal by Razak Pimpong.
Middlesbrough storm into UEFA Cup semi-finals (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Middlesbrough produced one of the most astonishing results in their history on Thursday to come back from a goal down to beat Basel 4-1 and claim a place in the UEFA Cup semi-finals.
Steaua Bucharest, Sevilla, Schalke, Middlesbrough reach UEFA Cup semifinals (AP)
April 6, 2006Steaua Bucharest, Sevilla and Schalke advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Cup with ties on Thursday and joined Middlesbrough, which beat Basel 4-1 to overcome a deficit from the first leg. Eduardo's goal in the 23rd minute gave visiting Basel a 3-0 lead in the two-game, total-goals series. Mark Viduka scored in the 33rd and 57th minutes, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink got a goal in the 79th.
Middlesbrough 4-1 Basle: Maccarone miracle
April 6, 2006Middlesbrough 4-1 Basle: Maccarone miracle
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Schalke 1-1 Levski Sofia: Germans ease through
April 6, 2006Schalke 1-1 Levski Sofia: Germans ease through
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Man United still a threat to Chelsea - Charlton
April 6, 2006Man United still a threat to Chelsea - Charlton
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UC: Middlesbrough advances in comeback win
April 6, 2006UEFA Cup: Massimo Maccarone scored the deciding goal in the 90th minute Thursday to send Middlesbrough into the semifinals of the UEFA Cup with a 4-1 victory over FC Basel. Boro won the two-leg series 4-3 on aggregate.
UEFA Cup Roundup, Apr. 6
April 6, 2006UEFA Cup Wrap: Draws were enough for Steaua Bucharest, Sevilla and Schalke to advance to the semifinals of the UEFA Cup on Thursday, while Middlesbrough stunned Basel.
Champions League elimination weighs heavy
April 6, 2006Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti is considering his future involvement with the club after its Champions League exit. Inter coach Roberto Mancini knows he wants to stay.
Figo, Inter fined by disciplinary commission
April 6, 2006Inter Milan's Portugal midfielder Luis Figo was fined €5,000 ($6,156) for alleging that an Juventus official met with the referee ahead of February's league match between the teams.
Schalke through to UEFA semis with comfortable draw (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Schalke 04 made it safely through to the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup on Thursday, a 1-1 against Levski Sofia in Gelsenkirchen sealing a 4-2 agrregate victory.
Steaua reach UEFA Cup semis with 0-0 against Rapid (Reuters)
April 6, 2006A goalless draw was enough to send Steaua Bucharest through to the UEFA Cup semi-finals at the expense of city rivals Rapid Bucharest on Thursday.
Sevilla ease through to UEFA Cup semis (Reuters)
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Manchester U agrees to sponsorship deal with AIG (SportsTicker)
April 6, 2006MANCHESTER, England (Ticker) - Manchester United has agreed to a British record $56.5 million shirt sponsorship deal with United States finance giant American International Group.
Joaquin paves the way to Betis exit (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Real Betis winger Joaquin has made it clear that he wants to leave the Primera Liga side at the end of the season despite having four years left on his contract.
Fans fined for violence before Steaua-Rapid clash (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Police fined 20 fans for violent behaviour hours before city rivals Steaua and Rapid were due to play their UEFA Cup quarter-final, second leg on Thursday.
Injured Woodgate likely to miss rest of season (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Real Madrid defender Jonathan Woodgate is likely to miss the rest of the season because of sciatic pain linked to a succession of thigh injuries, coach Juan Ramon Lopez Caro said on Thursday.
Steaua Bucuresti 0-0 Rapid Bucuresti: Dull derby
April 6, 2006Steaua Bucuresti 0-0 Rapid Bucuresti: Dull derby
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Zenit St Petersburg 1-1 FC Sevilla: Two off
April 6, 2006Sevilla through to semis after 1-1 Zenit draw
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'My period at Betis is finished,' insists Joaquin
April 6, 2006Joaquin: 'My period at Betis is finished'
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Fans fined for violence before Steaua-Rapid clash
April 6, 2006Fans fined for violence before Steaua-Rapid clash
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Fan dies after fall from grandstands
April 6, 2006A Brazilian soccer fan has died after a 15-meter (50-foot) fall from the grandstands at the Olympic Stadium in northern Brazil.
FA fines Allardyce
April 6, 2006Bolton manager Sam Allardyce was fined 2,000 pounds (US$ 3,506; €2,870) by the Football Association on Thursday after admitting a charge of improper conduct.
Man United signs shirt deal with AIG
April 6, 2006Manchester United signed a four-year, $99.3 million shirt sponsorship deal — a record in British soccer — with New York-based global insurance company American International Group Inc. AIG is among the world's largest insurance companies.
'It really could be a Super Sunday'
April 6, 2006So says our man in the Sky, who'll be at the centre of it all. He still thinks Chelski are going to win the league, mind, but he wouldn't complain about seeing the gap closed slightly before the end of the season...
Wenger: Villarreal a danger
April 6, 2006Arsene Wenger has warned his young Arsenal side not to underestimate the threat of Villarreal in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Man United unveil AIG as new sponsors
April 6, 2006Man United unveil AIG as new sponsors
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Sol finally ready to return for Arsenal
April 6, 2006Sol finally ready to return for Arsenal
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Capello to ring changes after Juve exit
April 6, 2006Capello to ring changes after Juve exit
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Agent Stretford fights on to clear his name
April 6, 2006Agent Stretford fights on to clear his name
by England
El Karkouri leaves Addicks for Qatar
April 6, 2006El Karkouri leaves Addicks for Qatar
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Koeman future unclear after Benfica exit
April 6, 2006Koeman future unclear after Benfica exit
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Big Sam rapped for ref Riley 'riot' rage
April 6, 2006Big Sam rapped for ref Riley 'riot' rage
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Hughes: Amoruso headed for Rovers exit
April 6, 2006Hughes: Amoruso headed for Rovers exit
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Bramble back to boost Toon ranks
April 6, 2006Bramble back to boost Toon ranks
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Coleman confident Bouba will be staying
April 6, 2006Coleman confident Bouba will be staying
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Celts hopeful on Keane and Hartson
April 6, 2006Celts hopeful on Keane and Hartson
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More misery for Paranaense after losing to 3rd division (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Atletico Paranaense's miserable season continued when they were knocked out of the Copa Brasil by third division Volta Redonda in their first game under new coach Givanildo Oliveira.
Campbell ready to return - if Arsenal need him (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Arsenal's Sol Campbell is ready to return after a 10-week absence although the England centre back may have to be patient before he gets his chance.
Greek soccer chief charged with forgery (Reuters)
April 6, 2006A state prosecutor has charged the president of the Greek soccer federation (EPO) Vassilis Gagatsis with forgery and breach of faith over building contracts.
Kaiserslautern close to hiring Wilmots as sports director (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Former Belgian international Marc Wilmots is close to signing a deal with Kaiserslautern to become their sporting director next season.
Koeman quiet on future after Champions League exit (Reuters)
April 6, 2006By Ian Simpson
Big Sol keen for comeback
April 6, 2006Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has told Arsene Wenger that he is ready to return to the side for the first time in two months.
Gunners go after Manchester United
April 6, 2006EPL Preview: After eliminating Juventus to reach its first ever Champions League semifinal, Arsenal has no time to relax. Next up: a visit to 70,000-capacity Old Trafford to face Manchester United in a game which could have a big impact on the EPL title race.
Player wins injunction against far-right party
April 6, 2006A German soccer player has succeeded in blocking a far-right party from using his jersey in a pre-World Cup pamphlet promoting extremist views.
Former PSG president investigated for forgery
April 6, 2006Former Paris Saint-Germain president Laurent Perpere was placed under investigation Thursday for alleged forgery involving player transfers.
Resurgent PSG may have left it too late
April 6, 2006Paris Saint-Germain is on a roll at last, although it could be too late to save its season.
Man United set to unveil new sponsors
April 6, 2006Man United set to unveil new sponsors
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Villarreal relishing challenge of Gunners
April 6, 2006Villarreal relishing challenge of Gunners
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Barcelona wary ahead of Milan semi-final
April 6, 2006Barcelona wary ahead of Milan semi-final
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Baros denies Villa wantaway claims
April 6, 2006Baros denies Villa wantaway claims
by England
Blair not taking the rap for Wembley
April 6, 2006Blair not taking the rap for Wembley
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Gers skipper Ferguson face injury lay-off
April 6, 2006Gers skipper Ferguson face injury lay-off
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German court acts against racist World Cup book (Reuters)
April 6, 2006A German court has issued an injunction against a far-right party, banning the use of a book cover showing a white Germany shirt with Patrick Owomoyela's number 25 next to a racist slogan, the DFB said on Thursday.
Armenia sacks Dutch coach Wisman after poor campaign (Reuters)
April 6, 2006Dutchman Henk Wisman has been sacked as head coach of the Armenia national side, with officials from the football federation adding no more details of the dismissal.
CTL: Chivas rallies to defeat Sao Paulo
April 6, 2006Copa Libertadores: Defender Diego Martinez scored an 80th-minute winner and Mexico's Chivas beat defending champion Sao Paulo 2-1 Wednesday to become the third team to assure itself of a place in the second round of the Copa Libertadores.
CTL: Paulista beats River Plate
April 6, 2006Midfielder Amaral and striker Jailson scored a goal each and Brazil's Paulista defeated Argentina's River Plate 2-1 to keep alive its chances of advancing in the Copa Libertadores.