WC: Rooney out for six weeks
April 29, 2006World Cup: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will miss six weeks after breaking a bone in his foot in Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea - a major blow to England's World Cup hopes.
Rooney, Owen and Terry pick up injuries
April 29, 2006Three of England's top players and keys to the country's World Cup hopes - Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and John Terry - picked up worrying injuries in games Saturday. Manchester United striker Rooney was carried from the field with a foot injury. The 20-year-old grimaced in pain and clutched his right foot after a challenge by defender Paulo Ferreira 10 minutes from the end of United's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea. "Hopefully, Wayne's injury is not a bad one," United manager Alex Ferguson said.
Reds in hunt for second spot
April 29, 2006Rafael Benitez promises that Liverpool will keep up the pressure on Manchester United for runners-up spot, but added that he does not expect the Old Trafford men to slip up now.
Liverpool 3 Aston Villa 1
April 29, 2006Two goals in five second-half minutes from Steven Gerrard inspired Liverpool to a 3-1 home win over Aston Villa.
La Liga Roundup, Apr. 29
April 29, 2006FC Barcelona moved within two points of its second straight Spanish league title on Saturday, beating Cadiz 1-0 on Ronaldinho's 16th goal of the season. Barcelona will be proclaimed champion for the 18th time on Sunday if second-place Valencia draws or loses against 18th-place Alaves.
Galaxy 3, Real 2
April 29, 2006MLS: Landon Donovan scored his first goal of the season to help the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 3-2 on Saturday. Donovan tied it at 1 in the 11th minute after Real Salt Lake opened the scoring on Jason Kreis' goal in the sixth minute.
Nearly 40 arrests made before French Cup final (Reuters)
April 29, 2006(Updates number of arrests)
Chelsea wins Premier League title, Rooney injured (AP)
April 29, 2006Chelsea clinched its second straight Premier League title with a 3-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday in a game that could damage England's World Cup hopes -- United striker Wayne Rooney broke a bone in his foot and will be out six weeks. William Gallas scored on a header at home in the fifth minute, with the other goals by Joe Cole in the 61st minute and Ricardo Carvalho in the 73rd.
English World Cup hopeful Rooney out for six weeks (AP)
April 29, 2006Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will miss six weeks with a broken bone in his foot, a major blow to England's World Cup hopes. He was injured in Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea. In a statement released on the club's Web site Saturday night, United said Rooney had "a fracture of the base of the fourth metatarsal on his right foot" and that he will be out for six weeks.
England striker Rooney out for six weeks with broken foot (Reuters)
April 29, 2006England striker Wayne Rooney has fractured a bone is his right foot and will be out for six weeks, his club Manchester United said on Saturday.
Curbishley insists there's 'nothing sinister'
April 29, 2006Curbishley insists there's 'nothing sinister'
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Rooney's World Cup in jeopardy
April 29, 2006Rooney's World Cup in jeopardy
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England gets injury scare with Rooney
April 29, 2006World Cup: Man United striker Wayne Rooney was carried from the field Saturday with a foot injury that may jeopardize his chances of playing for England at the World Cup. Rooney went down after a challenge by Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira.
Chelsea beats Man United, clinches title
April 29, 2006Chelsea clinched the title - but Wayne Rooney was carried from the pitch on a stretcher with his World Cup dreams in disarray.
Scottish Premier League Roundup, Apr. 29
April 29, 2006Rangers beat Kilmarnock 3-1 Saturday, nudging the Scottish powerhouse within four points of second-place Hearts. Hearts play at home Sunday against Celtic, which has already clinched the Scottish Premier League title. In other results Saturday: Aberdeen 4, Hibernian 0; Dundee United 0, Falkirk 2; Livingston 0, Inverness 1; Motherwell 2, Dunfermline 3.
Mandaric: Harry will stay
April 29, 2006A jubilant Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric insists it will be "a formality" in tying manager Harry Redknapp to a new contract.
Bruce to go down with ship
April 29, 2006Steve Bruce insists he wants to remain as Birmingham manager despite relegation from the top flight.
SPL: Rangers recover to keep the pressure on Hearts
April 29, 2006Rangers recover to keep the pressure on Hearts
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Curbishley to quit Charlton at end of season (Reuters)
April 29, 2006(adds Murray quotes)
World Cup global tour ends in Saudi shopping mall (Reuters)
April 29, 2006By Andrew Hammond
World Cup trophy ends global tour in Saudi shopping mall (Reuters)
April 29, 2006By Andrew Hammond
Chelsea wins second straight Premier League title (AP)
April 29, 2006Chelsea won its second straight Premier League title Saturday, and Birmingham City and West Brom were relegated from English soccer's top league. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was carried from the field with a foot injury that may jeopardize his World Cup chances. With two games remaining, Chelsea clinched the title with a 3-0 home victory over second-place Manchester United with goals by...
Lens keep alive dreams of Europe by winning tense derby (Reuters)
April 29, 2006Racing Lens boosted their chances of playing in Europe next season by beating Lille 4-2 in an ill-tempered northern Ligue 1 derby on Saturday.
Injured Rooney faces World Cup fitness fight (Reuters)
April 29, 2006(Recasts, adds background, Terry injury)
Fears over Rooney injury
April 29, 2006Fears over Rooney injury
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Chelsea crush United to win title
April 29, 2006Chelsea crush United to win title again
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Mourinho: 'I nearly quit the worst club in the world'
April 29, 2006Mourinho: 'I nearly quit the worst club in the world'
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Roeder plays down fresh Owen injury fears
April 29, 2006Roeder plays down fresh Owen injury fears
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Curbishley announces shock Charlton exit
April 29, 2006Curbishley announces shock Charlton exit
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Prem: Pompey's win means woe for Baggies and City
April 29, 2006Pompey's win means woe for Baggies and City
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Middlesbrough 0-1 Everton: Boro back to earth
April 29, 2006Middlesbrough 0-1 Everton: Boro back to earth
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Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa: Inspirational Gerrard
April 29, 2006Liverpool 3-1 Aston Villa: Inspirational Gerrard
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Birmingham 0-0 Newcastle: City feeling blue
April 29, 2006Birmingham 0-0 Newcastle: City feeling blue
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Man City 1-2 Fulham: Away duck broken
April 29, 2006Man City 1-2 Fulham: Away duck broken
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Wigan 1-2 Portsmouth: Comeback complete
April 29, 2006Wigan 1-2 Portsmouth: Comeback complete
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Hughes contemplates destiny
April 29, 2006Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is demanding a nine-point finish to the season to guarantee the club European football next term.
Germany's Kahn plans to quit two years after World Cup (Reuters)
April 29, 2006Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn plans to play for his club for two years after the World Cup and then quit, he said in a newspaper interview on Saturday.
England favourite McClaren faces early pressure (Reuters)
April 29, 2006By John Mehaffey
'I'm staying with Arsenal', insists Cole
April 29, 2006'I'm staying with Arsenal', insists Cole
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McClaren in the spotlight as Scolari says 'No'
April 29, 2006McClaren in the spotlight as Scolari says 'No'
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Scolari withdraws candidacy
April 29, 2006Scolari withdraws England job candidacy
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