Fulham 1 Wigan Athletic 0
April 24, 2006EPL: Fulham climbed two places in the Premiership with victory over Wigan but Paul Jewell will be wondering how his side left Craven Cottage empty-handed. Steed Malbranque claimed his fifth goal of the season completely against the run of play.
Police saw no tunnel row
April 24, 2006The Metropolitan Police have denied that officers were forced to intervene in a tunnel confrontation between Arsene Wenger and Edgar Davids after Saturday's north London derby.
Sex industry expecting big bonanza
April 24, 2006As soccer's best players prepare to square off this summer at the World Cup, businesses across Germany are anticipating a huge windfall with the arrival of an estimated 1 million fans from around the world.
Brazilian defender Cafu extends contract
April 24, 2006Brazilian defender Cafu extended his contract with AC Milan on Monday for another season, the club announced on its Web site. The captain of the Brazilian national team is a veteran of the past three World Cup finals, and played for Roma from 1997 to 2003, when he transferred to AC Milan. The club said Cafu's new contract runs out June 30, 2007.
Wenger insists Gunners not losing their cool
April 24, 2006Wenger insists Gunners not losing their cool
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Fulham 1-0 Wigan: Steed sinks Latics
April 24, 2006Fulham 1-0 Wigan: Steed sinks Latics
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Bayern moves to the brink of its second straight title (SportsTicker)
April 24, 2006MAINZ, Germany (Ticker) - Bayern Munich took a major step toward winning its second straight Bundesliga title over the weekend.
Penarol coach fired after seven games (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Penarol, one of Uruguay's two big clubs, fired coach Luis Garisto on Monday after only seven games of the season.
Palmeiras fire coach Leao after 6-1 drubbing (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Former Brazil goalkeeper and coach Emerson Leao was fired by Palmeiras on Monday after his team's 6-1 drubbing at the hands of modest Figueirense at the weekend.
Racing Santander promote Yosu to first team coach (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Relegation-threatened Racing Santander have promoted Nando Yosu to first team coach in place of Manuel Preciado who quit on Sunday after the Primera Liga club lost 3-1 at home to Getafe.
Malbranque goal gives Fulham 1-0 win over Wigan (Reuters)
April 24, 2006French midfielder Steed Malbranque scored just before the break on Monday to give Fulham a 1-0 win over Wigan in their Premier League clash.
Canetti resigns as Red Bull assistant GM (AP)
April 24, 2006Chris Canetti resigned Monday as assistant general manager of Red Bull New York. He joined the club, then known as the MetroStars, in May 2000 and served in several different roles. He was promoted to assistant GM in April 2005, where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the club's business.
Belgian clubs relegated for financial problems (Reuters)
April 24, 2006(Adds quotes, detail, background)
Gerrard, Rooney collect PFA awards
April 24, 2006Steven Gerrard has been voted player of the year by his fellow pros in England while Wayne Rooney gets the young player award for the second year in a row. Liverpool star Gerrard got the highest votes ahead of a star list which included Arsenal's Thierry Henry, Manchester United's Rooney and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.
CTL: Contrasts mark second round
April 24, 2006Copa Libertadores Preview: Rested and ready, Copa Libertadores champion Sao Paulo defends its title on Wednesday against archrival Palmeiras, hamstrung by the suspension of three starters and the sudden loss of its coach.
WC: Germany will restore border checks
April 24, 2006Germany has told the European Union it will reimpose passport checks at its borders during this year's World Cup in a bid to minimize the risk of hooligan violence and terrorism. Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble informed EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and his counterparts in other member countries of the move. The Schengen Treaty normally allows passport-free travel throughout much of Europe, but can be suspended for major events.
FC Dallas 2 Kansas City 1
April 24, 2006MLS: Aaron Pitchkolan scored four minutes into injury time for FC Dallas to edge Kansas City Wizards 2-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday. FC Dallas won despite playing one man down after the 68th when defender Chris Gbandi was ejected.
Major League Soccer Roundup, Apr. 22-23
April 24, 2006MLS Wrap: Alecko Eskandarian scored two goals in steady rain to lead D.C. United over the New York Red Bulls 4-1 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Scolari ignores England talk to concentrate on Portugal
April 24, 2006Scolari ignores England talk to concentrate on Portugal
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Roeder ready to join race for Newcastle job?
April 24, 2006Roeder ready to join race for Newcastle job?
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Campbell to return for Arsenal as Senderos is ruled out
April 24, 2006Campbell to return for Arsenal as Senderos is ruled out
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Riquelme confident of ending Arsenal's run
April 24, 2006Riquelme confident of ending Arsenal's record run
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Referee switched for FA Cup final over pressure fears
April 24, 2006Referee switched for FA Cup final over pressure fears
by England
Pearce resigned to having reduced budget
April 24, 2006Pearce resigned to having reduced budget
by England
Klinsmann ignores Bayern demands to recall Scholl
April 24, 2006Klinsmann ignores Bayern demands to recall Scholl
by Erik Kirschbaum
Schwarzer facing fight to be fit for World Cup
April 24, 2006Schwarzer facing fight to be fit for World Cup finals
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Maduro joins Hamburg pair in Holland sicklist
April 24, 2006Maduro joins Hamburg pair in Holland sicklist
by World Cup
Van der Vaart to undergo second ankle operation (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Hamburg SV playmaker Rafael van der Vaart will undergo a second operation within five months on his left ankle on Tuesday and miss two at least two of his team's last three matches.
United owner Glazer out of hospital after stroke (Reuters)
April 24, 2006(Adds background)
Soccer's Olympic future at risk after court ruling (AP)
April 24, 2006Soccer could be out of the Olympics if FIFA doesn't change its anti-doping rules after sport's highest court said it didn't comply with the World Anti-Doping Code. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Monday soccer's world governing body was not compliant with the rules of the code, issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
FIFA, WADA both claim victory over CAS ruling (Reuters)
April 24, 2006(adds more Pound quotes, last three paras)
Dutch World Cup squad trio sidelined (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Dutch international midfielder Hedwiges Maduro will be sidelined for two to four weeks, his club Ajax Amsterdam said on Monday.
Referee switched for FA Cup final over pressure fears (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Referee Mike Dean has lost his place at the FA Cup final to Alan Wiley over fears that he could have faced pressure from Liverpool fans living near his Merseyside home.
United owner Glazer suffers Easter Sunday stroke
April 24, 2006United owner Glazer suffers Easter Sunday stroke
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Roeder wants job full-time
April 24, 2006Glenn Roeder has hinted for the first time that he is interested in the vacant manager's job at Newcastle.
Sports court rules on FIFA doping rules
April 24, 2006FIFA's doping rules fail to fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, world sport's highest court said Monday.
Schwarzer out of Middlesbrough semifinal
April 24, 2006Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will miss the second leg of the UEFA Cup semifinals against Steaua Bucharest on Thursday after breaking his cheekbone.
Lamb sacrifice in vain (Reuters)
April 24, 2006The sacrifice of a lamb by Bulgarian second division side Etar Veliko Tarnovo has failed to have its desired effect.
Arsenal lose Senderos for Villarreal decider (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Arsenal's Swiss defender Philippe Senderos has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final at Villarreal with a knee injury.
Sports court: FIFA doping rules don't comply with WADA code (AP)
April 24, 2006FIFA's doping rules fail to fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, world sport's highest court said Monday. Despite the ruling, the soccer federation is not required by Swiss law to amend its policy. "The FIFA code is not in full compliance with the WADC," a Court of Arbitration for Sport panel said.
Italy's Cassano worried about World Cup prospects (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano is worried about his chances of making the Italy squad for the World Cup finals in Germany.
Barca and Sevilla see benefits from abandoned match (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Barcelona and Sevilla saw the positive side of Sunday's abandoned Primera Liga match as a chance to rest and avoid any injuries ahead of their respective European ties this week.
Roeder ready to join race for Newcastle job
April 24, 2006Roeder ready to join race for Newcastle job
by England
Police deny claims of Wenger-Davids tunnel bust-up
April 24, 2006Police deny claims of Wenger-Davids tunnel bust-up
by England
Tainio on sidelines with suspected broken toe
April 24, 2006Tainio on sidelines with suspected broken toe
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Chimbonda lands place in Team of the Season
April 24, 2006Chimbonda lands place in Team of the Season
by England
Doyle named Championship's player of the season
April 24, 2006Doyle named Championship's player of the season
by England
Cole backs Blues to bounce back from Cup exit
April 24, 2006Cole backs Blues to bounce back from Cup exit
by England
Bolton players want Campo to remain at Reebok
April 24, 2006Bolton players want Campo to remain at Reebok
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Italy striker Cassano worried about World Cup prospects
April 24, 2006Italy striker Cassano worried about World Cup prospects
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Relegated Walsall sack manager Broadhurst
April 24, 2006Relegated Walsall sack manager Broadhurst
by England
Cafu and Inzaghi give Milan fitness boosts
April 24, 2006Cafu and Inzaghi give Milan fitness boosts
by Simon Evans
Barca and Sevilla see benefits from abandoned match
April 24, 2006Barca and Sevilla see benefits from abandoned match
by Europe
Sporting and Benfica draw in Champions League duel
April 24, 2006Sporting and Benfica draw in Champions League duel
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Maldini hopes for another miracle
April 24, 2006Champions League Preview: If only Paolo Maldini could turn back the clock 12 years. AC Milan's veteran defender, fit and available after a long-term tendon injury, will face FC Barcelona in Wednesday's Champions League second-leg semifinal trailing 1-0 after losing to the Spanish club in Italy.
Sportsmanship issue back in spotlight
April 24, 2006An incident in Saturday's North London derby has brought the sportsmanship issue back into the spotlight. Nick Webster looks at the passage of play that caused a heated row between Arsene Wenger and Martin Jol.
Mexican Roundup, Apr. 23
April 24, 2006Hugo Castillo's last-minute header gave Santos Laguna a 2-1 win over defending champion Toluca in the 16th round of the Mexican Clausura on Sunday.
The 'Real's Twin Targets' Gossip
April 24, 2006The two players heading from London to Madrid this summer, plus the rest...
Gerrard and Rooney land PFA player awards
April 24, 2006Gerrard and Rooney land PFA player awards
by England
Scolari making late ground for England job
April 24, 2006Scolari making late ground for England job
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Chimbonda resigned to missing out on World Cup
April 24, 2006Chimbonda resigned to missing out on World Cup
by World Cup
PREVIEW-Soccer-Passarella has chance for revenge on Corinthians (Reuters)
April 24, 2006Former Argentina coach Daniel Passarella, sacked by Corinthians last year after only 15 matches, has a chance to exact revenge when his River Plate side face the Brazilian champions in the Libertadores Cup.