Ligue One Roundup, Apr. 9
April 9, 2006Kim Kallstrom scored two goals Sunday to help Rennes beat Sochaux 2-1 and record its eighth straight win in the French first division. Rennes, which started the season by conceding 16 goals in five games, is in third place with 56 points from 34 matches - five behind second-place Bordeaux and an automatic berth into next season's Champions League.
Barca's Eto'o subjected to racist chants (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o was subjected to racist abuse from Racing Santander fans during their Primera Liga match on Sunday.
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Juventus draw 1-1 with Fiorentina (Reuters)
April 9, 2006In ROME story headlined "Juventus draw 1-1 with Fiorentina" please read in fourth para..."after winning 2-1 at Ascoli on Saturday"...instead of..."after winning 3-1" (corrects Inter score)
Kallstrom double fires Rennes to third place in Ligue 1 (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Two goals from Sweden midfielder Kim Kallstrom led Stade Rennes to their eighth consecutive win when they beat struggling Sochaux 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Barca come from behind to draw 2-2 with Racing (Reuters)
April 9, 2006(Adds Villarreal v Deportivo Coruna)
Ferguson pins his title hopes on neighbours Bolton
April 9, 2006Ferguson pins his title hopes on neighbours Bolton
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Ferguson rubbishes Rooney gambling allegations
April 9, 2006Ferguson rubbishes Rooney gambling allegations
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Serie A: Juve held, Kaka bags hat-trick in Milan win
April 9, 2006Serie A: Juve held, Kaka bags hat-trick in Milan win
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La Liga: Santander hold on for point at Nou Camp
April 9, 2006La Liga: Santander hold on for point at Nou Camp
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La Liga Roundup, Apr. 9
April 9, 2006La Liga wrap: With Ronaldinho unavailable due to injury, Spanish league leader FC Barcelona could only manage a draw against Racing Santander. Barcelona now needs eight points in its final six games to win the title.
Bundesliga Roundup, Apr. 9
April 9, 2006Hamburger SV put the pressure on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich on Sunday, closing to within four points after a 2-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach. Rafael van der Vaart scored the first goal from the spot in the 34th minute and Naohiro Takahara added another in injury time as Hamburg celebrated coach Thomas Doll's 40th birthday with a win that reopened the title race. Two weeks ago, Bayern held a 10-point lead.
Serie A Roundup, Apr. 9
April 9, 2006Serie A Wrap: Kaka scored a second-half hat-trick Sunday to lead AC Milan to a 4-1 win over Chievo Verona and second place in Serie A. Rebounding from last weekend's loss at lowly Lecce, the Milan powerhouse moved onto 73 points in the standings, two clear of city rival Inter Milan.
Kilmarnock 1 Celtic 4
April 9, 2006Gordon Strachan strengthened his case to be named Scotland's manager of the year after after beating Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Chelsea 4-1 West Ham: First-half fightback
April 9, 2006Chelsea 4-1 West Ham: First-half fightback
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Mourinho hails 'amazing' Drogba
April 9, 2006Mourinho hails 'amazing' Drogba
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Aston Villa 0-0 West Brom: Determined Baggies
April 9, 2006Aston Villa 0-0 West Brom: Determined Baggies
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Liverpool 1-0 Bolton: Fowler hits birthday winner
April 9, 2006Liverpool 1-0 Bolton: Fowler hits birthday winner
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Boro 1-2 Newcastle: Mixed fortunes for Boateng
April 9, 2006Boro 1-2 Newcastle: Mixed fortunes for Boateng
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PFA offer to help Rooney with '£700k debts'
April 9, 2006PFA offer to help Rooney with '£700k debts'
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Eredivise: PSV retain Dutch league title
April 9, 2006Eredivise: PSV retain Dutch league title
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Serie A: Kaka hat-trick keeps Milan in second
April 9, 2006Serie A: Kaka hat-trick keeps Milan in second
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Kilmarnock 1-4 Celtic: Bhoys bonanza
April 9, 2006Kilmarnock 1-4 Celtic: Bhoys bonanza
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La Liga: Osasuna in the battle for second spot
April 9, 2006La Liga: Osasuna in the battle for second spot
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Fergie rejects Rooney $1.2m gambling debt story (Reuters)
April 9, 2006(recasts, adds Ferguson, Rooney quotes)
Chelsea rallies past West Ham in Premier league (AP)
April 9, 2006Chelsea rallied past West Ham 4-1 Sunday after playing most of the game with only 10 men in the English Premier League. James Collins gave the visitors the lead in the 10th minute, and Chelsea midfielder Maniche was ejected seven minutes later for a mistimed tackle on defender Lionel Scaloni. But Didier Drogba tied the score in the 28th minute and then set up Hernan Crespo for another goal in the...
Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal: Rooney lights up Reds
April 9, 2006Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal: Rooney lights up Reds
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Rooney comes up trumps over gambling claims
April 9, 2006Rooney comes up trumps over gambling claims
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O'Leary unsure of Ellis fate
April 9, 2006Underfire Aston Villa manager David O'Leary has admitted that he has no idea about the future of chairman Doug Ellis.
Group of hardcore Inter fans attacks players
April 9, 2006Inter Milan fans, disappointed at the club's unexpected elimination from the Champions League, attacked the squad when it returned from Saturday's Serie A win at Ascoli.
Major League Soccer Roundup, Apr. 8
April 9, 2006MLS Wrap: Jamie Moreno scored twice as D.C. United beat Chivas USA 2-0 on Saturday for their first win of the season.
English Premier League Roundup, Apr. 9
April 9, 2006EPL Wrap: Ten-man Chelsea rallied from a goal down Sunday to beat West Ham 4-1 in the EPL. Chelsea was a man and a goal down after 17 minutes at Stamford Bridge after James Collins' goal.
Scottish Premier League Roundup, Apr. 9
April 9, 2006Shunsuke Nakamura scored twice Sunday to help Celtic to a 4-1 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League.
Hiddink 'insulted' over England approach
April 9, 2006Hiddink 'insulted' over England approach
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Sven to quiz Rooney over '£700k gambling debts'
April 9, 2006Sven to quiz Rooney over '£700k gambling debts'
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Ferguson to get 'significant' transfer kitty
April 9, 2006Ferguson to get 'significant' transfer kitty
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'Title effectively ours', says Lyon boss Houllier
April 9, 2006'Title effectively ours', says Lyon boss Houllier
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Brilliant 10-man Chelsea move closer to title (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Ten-man Chelsea roared back from a goal down to trounce West Ham United 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and move closer to their second consecutive Premier League title. The hosts made a dismal start as James Collins headed West Ham into a 10th minute lead and Chelsea's Portugal midfielder Maniche was red-carded six minutes later for a rash tackle on Lionel Scaloni.
Hiddink not in running for England post, says agent (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Outgoing PSV Eindhoven coach Guus Hiddink is not in the running to be the next England manager, his agent said on Sunday.
Hagi quits as Timisoara coach (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Former Romania great Gheorghe Hagi quit as coach of Politehnica Timisoara following a home draw with CFR Cluj on Saturday.