Havelange leaves hospital after procedure
April 13, 2006Former FIFA president Joao Havelange was released from a Brazilian hospital on Thursday after having a heart pacemaker successfully implanted, doctors said.
Benitez considering Fowler contract situation
April 13, 2006Benitez considering Fowler contract situation
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Benitez expects Gonzalez to complete Reds move
April 13, 2006Benitez expects Gonzalez to complete Reds move
by England
Sleightholme resigns as chairman of Derby
April 13, 2006Sleightholme resigns as chairman of Derby
by England
Sweden to face Germany in friendly after World Cup (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Sweden will face World Cup hosts Germany in an away friendly in Gelsenkirchen on August 16, the Swedish FA said in a statement on Friday.
Brazil not guaranteed to host 2014 World Cup - Blatter (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Brazil still has a long way to go before it can host the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said in an interview on Thursday.
Ballack in negotiations with Chelsea (SportsTicker)
April 13, 2006MUNICH, Germany (Ticker) - Michael Ballack is in "serious negotiations" with Chelsea.
Barcelona's Messi to miss CL semifinals
April 13, 2006FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will miss both legs of the semifinals of the Champions League against AC Milan because of injury.
Ronaldinho, Messi and Eto'o coming to U.S.
April 13, 2006Soccer United Marketing (SUM) today announced that FC Barcelona, led by Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho, will play three games this August as part of the club's first U.S. Tour since 2003. The Catalan giants will play in Los Angeles, Houston and New York against the Red Bulls.
Barcelona plays in possible CL final rehearsal
April 13, 2006FC Barcelona hosts Villarreal on Friday in a Spanish league match which could be a rehearsal for next month's Champions League final.
FIFA says it has no power to stop forced prostitution (AP)
April 13, 2006Soccer's governing body insists it has no power to stop forced prostitution in Germany, which is expected to increase during the World Cup. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Thursday his organization is obliged to comply with international and national laws, but its main task is to ensure its competitions adhere to regulations.
Ballack confirms talks with Chelsea (Reuters)
April 13, 2006(Adds quotes, details, byline)
Dutch court bans spoof ad of Kalou on German team (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Ivory Coast-born Salomon Kalou, denied the chance to represent the Netherlands at the World Cup, has won a court battle to have a spoof advert showing him playing for Germany withdrawn.
England speculation hijacks Charlton's season-Curbishley (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley believes speculation linking him to the England job has damaged the club's chances this season.
Ballack: 'I am in serious negotiations with Chelsea'
April 13, 2006Ballack: 'I am in serious negotiations with Chelsea'
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Ferguson looks to Bolton for Prem favour
April 13, 2006Ferguson looks to Bolton for Premiership favour
by England
Roeder: Owen will return this season
April 13, 2006'Owen will return this season' - Roeder
by England
Arsenal defender Campbell has broken nose confirmed
April 13, 2006Arsenal defender Campbell has broken nose confirmed
by England
Pearce expects Distin to stay at Eastlands
April 13, 2006Pearce expects Distin to stay at Eastlands
by England
Robson sets survival target for struggling Baggies
April 13, 2006Robson sets survival target for struggling Baggies
by England
Leeds furious after Blackwell gets hate mail
April 13, 2006Leeds furious after Blackwell gets hate mail
by England
Woodward considers management away from Saints
April 13, 2006Woodward considers management away from Saints
by England
Euro flavour to Barca-Villarreal clash
April 13, 2006Euro flavour to Barca-Villarreal La Liga clash
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Second place race adds spice to Milan derby
April 13, 2006Second place race adds spice to Milan derby
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Stuttering Lyon still on course to make history
April 13, 2006Stuttering Lyon still on course to make history
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Nine lessons learned (SI.com)
April 13, 2006With the Champions League quarterfinals serving up arguably two upsets out of four, it's time to draw a few...
Arsenal's Campbell breaks nose and may require surgery (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Arsenal central defender Sol Campbell broke his nose in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Portsmouth and may require surgery.
Argentina's Aimar suffering from viral meningitis
April 13, 2006Argentina's Aimar suffering from viral meningitis
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Rio: It's not over for Campbell
April 13, 2006Rio Ferdinand believes Sol Campbell's torrid season could help, rather than hinder, his chances of making England's World Cup squad. Arsenal defender Campbell finally made his comeback on Wednesday only to leave the field with a suspected broken nose.
Saha out for the season?
April 13, 2006Louis Saha could miss the remaining five games of Manchester United's season with a reported injury sustained in training.
Man Utd confident, Arsenal still optimistic
April 13, 2006EPL Preview: Manchester United is confident it can chase down Chelsea for the title — and will likely relegate Sunderland in the process. In a tight Easter schedule, the Red Devils then take on Tottenham on Monday.
The Andy Gray Player Of The Year Awards
April 13, 2006Our man in the Sky isn't saying Frank, Thierry, Wayne, Joe, John and Steven have had bad seasons, but he thinks the PFA Player Of The Year nominations could have been more interesting. And he's won it, you know...
French Cup semifinals draw
April 13, 2006Marseille will host Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain travels to Nantes in the semifinals of the French Cup.
French Cup Roundup, Apr. 12
April 13, 2006Olivier Monterrubio scored twice in extra time and Rennes overcame a three-goal effort by Jerome Lafourcade to beat second-division Montpellier 5-3 on Wednesday, advancing to the French Cup semifinals with its 10th straight victory.
Strachan named manager of the year
April 13, 2006Celtic's Gordon Strachan has been voted manager of the year by the Scottish Football Writers' Association.
Wenger left to rue missed opportunities
April 13, 2006Wenger left to rue missed opportunities
by England
Strachan voted Scottish manager of the year
April 13, 2006Strachan voted Scottish manager of the year
by Europe
Trinidad name 24-man World Cup squad
April 13, 2006Trinidad name 24-man World Cup squad
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Rijkaard rests Ronaldinho ahead of Milan match (Reuters)
April 13, 2006(Updates with lifting of Puyol suspension)
Strachan voted manager of year in first season at Celtic (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Gordon Strachan has been voted manager of the year by the Scottish Football Writers' Association, in his first season at Celtic.
Tajikistan to face Sri Lanka in AFC Challenge Cup final (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Tajikistan beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in the second semi-final on Thursday and will face Sri Lanka in the final of the inaugural AFC Challenge Cup on Sunday.
Blokhin bemoans lack of ambition in Ukraine youngsters (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin has bemoaned a lack of ambition in his young players, urging them to push for a place in the squad for the country's first appearance at the World Cup finals.
Keeper Shovkovsky back to boost Ukraine's World Cup bid (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Goalkeeper Oleksander Shovkovsky has returned to Dynamo Kiev's first team after a three-month injury absence, boosting Ukraine's hopes ahead of their first World Cup finals appearance.
Owner Moratti prepared to sell Inter Milan (Reuters)
April 13, 2006(adds background, byline)
Alhinho sacked as coach of Angola's Petro Atletico (Reuters)
April 13, 2006Former Portuguese international Carlos Alhinho has been fired as coach of Petro Atletico, the Angolan club said on Thursday.
Curbishley calls for quick England decision
April 13, 2006Curbishley calls for quick England decision
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Rio backing Sol to return fresher for England
April 13, 2006Rio backing Sol to return fresher for England
by England
Barca's Messi likely to miss AC Milan semi
April 13, 2006Barca's Messi likely to miss AC Milan semi
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'We know we can't keep Ballack' - Bayern
April 13, 2006'We know we can't keep Ballack' - Bayern
by Europe
Owner Moratti prepared to sell Inter Milan
April 13, 2006Owner Moratti prepared to sell Inter Milan
by England
Newcastle report six months losses of £6.3m
April 13, 2006Newcastle report six months losses of £6.3m
by England
Thursday's Shocking Gossip
April 13, 2006Who does Sir want today? Who will Chelsea sign? All this and more...
CTL: Caracas and Chivas draw
April 13, 2006Copa Libertadores: Caracas was held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico's Chivas on Wednesday, damaging its chances of reaching the second round of the Copa Libertadores. Chivas remained undefeated and improved to 11 points atop Group 1.
Copa Libertadores Roundup, Apr. 12
April 13, 2006Copa Libertadores Wrap: Caracas was held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico's Chivas on Wednesday, eliminating the Venezuelan side.
Brazilian criminally charged for racism
April 13, 2006Prosecutors on Wednesday charged a Brazilian soccer player with racism, a crime in Brazil, for insulting an opponent in a match last month.
Yorke tops Trinidad's WC roster
April 13, 2006Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke topped Trinidad and Tobago's provisional 24-man World Cup roster that contained no shocks, but one which manager Leo Beenhakker boasted on Wednesday will surprise the world in its first trip to soccer's quadrennial championship.