Portsmouth manager Redknapp quizzed in betting probe (SportsTicker)
April 23, 2006LONDON (Ticker) - Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has been quizzed by the Football Association as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of insider betting.
Cruz Azul qualify in Mexico, America struggling (Reuters)
April 23, 2006Cruz Azul won 1-0 at Monterrey to become the third team to qualify for the Mexican Clausura championship quarter-finals at the weekend.
Riot halts match in Argentina after disputed goal (Reuters)
April 23, 2006Rioting fans caused Velez Sarsfield's home match against Boca Juniors to be abandoned on Sunday after the visitors scored from a twice-taken free kick to go 3-2 ahead late in the game.
Santos, Corinthians get first wins, Palmeiras hit for six (Reuters)
April 23, 2006Defending champions Corinthians and Vanderlei Luxemburgo's Santos won their first games in this year's Brazilian championship at the weekend, while unhappy Palmeiras were hit for six.
Australia hit by quadruple injury scare (Reuters)
April 23, 2006(adds details, changes dateline)
Scolari favourite to replace Eriksson - reports (Reuters)
April 23, 2006Portugal's Brazilian coach Luis Felipe Scolari is emerging as favourite to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson as England manager, British newspapers reported on Monday.
La Liga Roundup, Apr. 23
April 23, 2006David Villa's hat trick in the last eight minutes gave Valencia a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday and maintained the club's faint chances of winning the Spanish title. The win lifted Valencia within eight points of leader FC Barcelona - scheduled to play a late game - with four league matches left. Had Valencia lost and Barcelona won, the Catalan team would have claimed its 18th league title.
Boca-Velez suspended because of fan violence
April 23, 2006Aregentine Wrap: Boca Juniors was beating Velez Sarsfield 3-2 when the game was suspended because of fan violence two minutes from time on Sunday. Pending a ruling by the disciplinary tribunal, Boca leads the standings with 31 points.
Bundesliga Roundup, Apr. 23
April 23, 2006Roy Makaay's two goals helped Bayern Munich close in on the Bundesliga title with a 2-2 draw against Mainz 05 on Sunday. The Dutch forward scored in the 29th and 37th minutes as Bayern fought back from two goals down and built its lead to five points over Hamburger SV with three rounds left. But Bayern, listless for much of the match, wasted a chance to all but mathematically seal its 20th German title.
Wenger, Jol, Mourinho, Benitez take spotlight
April 23, 2006Who needs players? Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Tottenham's Martin Jol are nose to nose in a finger-pointing dispute over a goal while Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Liverpool's Rafa Benitez walk in opposite directions instead of shaking hands.
FAC: Harewood strike puts West Ham in final
April 23, 2006FA Cup: Marlon Harewood fired the winner 12 minutes from the end as West Ham beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Villa Park on Sunday to reach the FA Cup final for the first time in 26 years.
Soccer-Champions Lyon made to wait for points record (Reuters)
April 23, 2006(Updates after Monaco match)
Valencia keeps slim hopes alive, Barcelona's game suspended (AP)
April 23, 2006David Villa's hat trick in the last eight minutes gave Valencia a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday and maintained the club's faint chances of winning the Spanish title. With four league games left, the win lifted Valencia within eight points of leader FC Barcelona, which had its late game suspended because of a water-logged field.
Villa denies Barca title shot with hat-trick (Reuters)
April 23, 2006(Updates after Barca match called off)
Barca match at Sevilla called off (Reuters)
April 23, 2006(updates with match called off)
Schwarzer injury sparks World Cup doubts for Australia (Reuters)
April 23, 2006Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer suffered a suspected broken cheekbone in Middlesbrough's FA Cup semi-final defeat by West Ham United on Sunday, raising fears for his World Cup place.
La Liga: Stunning Villa hat-trick keeps pressure on Barca
April 23, 2006Villa hat-trick keeps pressure on Barca
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Liverpool's Gerrard wins PFA Player of Year award (SportsTicker)
April 23, 2006LONDON (Ticker) - Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has capped a brilliant week by being named the PFA Player of the Year by his fellow professionals.
Middlesbrough 0-1 West Ham: Harewood hammer
April 23, 2006Middlesbrough 0-1 West Ham: Harewood hammer
by England
Pardew dedicates cup win to Greenwood and Lyall
April 23, 2006Pardew dedicates cup win to Hammers legends
by England
Celtic 0 Rangers 0
April 23, 2006There were mixed emotions for departing Rangers manager Alex McLeish in his final Old Firm after an entertaining goalless draw with the Bank of Scotland Premier League champions at Parkhead.
Villa denies Barca title shot with quick-fire hat-trick (Reuters)
April 23, 2006Barcelona were denied the chance of wrapping up the Spanish title on Sunday when a stunning quick-fire hat-trick from David Villa gave Valencia a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Athletic Bilbao.
West Ham beat Boro to reach FA Cup final (Reuters)
April 23, 2006A late strike by Marlon Harewood gave West Ham United a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Sunday and a place in next month's FA Cup final against Liverpool. Harewood blasted home a 78th minute winner at Villa Park to steer West Ham into the final in Cardiff on May 13 against a Liverpool side who beat Chelsea 2-1 in Saturday's semi-final at Old Trafford.
Soccer-Levski beat Lokomotiv to remain top in Bulgaria (Reuters)
April 23, 2006In Sophia story headlined: "Levski beat Lokomotiv to remain top in Bulgaria" please read in first para "a 2-0 away win over city rivals" making clear it was away and not at home.
Derby row won't spur Arsenal on - Wenger
April 23, 2006Derby row won't spur Arsenal on - Wenger
by England
Boa Morte going nowhere, insists Coleman
April 23, 2006Boa Morte going nowhere, insists Coleman
by England
Carragher: Reds are closing gap on Chelsea
April 23, 2006Carragher: Reds are closing gap on Chelsea
by England
Bellion enjoying Nice life in French Ligue 1
April 23, 2006Bellion enjoying Nice life in French Ligue 1
by Europe
Old Firm stalemate halts Rangers Euro push
April 23, 2006Old Firm stalemate halts Rangers Euro push
by Europe
Ajax beat Feyenoord to progress to play-off final
April 23, 2006Ajax beat Feyenoord to progress to play-off final
by Europe
NAC suspend coach Cees Lok after bust up
April 23, 2006NAC Breda suspend coach Cees Lok
by England
Scottish Premier League Roundup, Apr. 23
April 23, 2006Chris Burke squandered an easy chance and Rangers were held 0-0 by newly crowned champion Celtic on Sunday to stay four points behind Hearts in the race for Champions League spots.
FA probe Harry over betting
April 23, 2006Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has been quizzed by the Football Association as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of insider betting.
Coleman: Boa Morte won't go
April 23, 2006Chris Coleman insists skipper Luis Boa Morte will not depart Craven Cottage this summer as he prepares to strengthen his squad.
NAC Breda suspend coach Cees Lok (Reuters)
April 23, 2006The board of NAC Breda has suspended coach Cees Lok after he fell out with senior members of his squad.
Redknapp quizzed as FA investigation continues
April 23, 2006Redknapp quizzed as FA investigation continues
by England
McClaren not ready for England - Southgate
April 23, 2006McClaren not ready for England - Southgate
by England
Juninho: Scolari is right man for England job
April 23, 2006Juninho: Scolari is right man for England job
by World Cup
Robson: Beckham not best England captain
April 23, 2006Robson: Beckham not best England captain
by World Cup
Injured Mellberg set for Aston Villa return
April 23, 2006Injured Mellberg set for Aston Villa return
by England