Premiership Recap, May 1
May 1, 2006EPL Recap: Arsenal stayed alive in its bid to finish fourth and qualify for Europe's top club competition next season, beating last-place Sunderland 3-0 in the English Premier League on Monday.
WC: Wallace, Rodriguez given time to heal
May 1, 2006World Cup: National team coach Alexandre Guimaraes released a preliminary, 24-man roster for the World Cup on Monday, including hobbled defenders Harold Wallace and Michael Rodriguez who will have two weeks to prove they are fit enough to make Costa Rica's final selection.
WORLD CUP 2006: Youth may well be served at World Cup (AP)
May 1, 2006From Argentina to Spain and perhaps to England, this World Cup could belong to the young. They will be looking to shine at soccer's highest level when the World Cup begins June 9, and Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Cesc Fabregas will be leading the way. Both will try to emulate the feats of Pele in 1958 and Michael Owen 40 years later.
Fergie quells 'wild dream' of Rooney making it
May 1, 2006Fergie quells 'wild dream' of Rooney making it
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Neville plays down post-match row with fan
May 1, 2006Neville plays down post-match row with fan
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Man Utd 0-0 Boro: Rooney sorely missed
May 1, 2006Man Utd 0-0 Boro: Rooney sorely missed
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W Brom 0-1 W Ham: Hammers injury list grows
May 1, 2006W Brom 0-1 W Ham: Hammers injury list grows
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U.S. coach to announce World Cup roster
May 1, 2006World Cup: The three most important words for American soccer players on Tuesday very well may be: "You've got mail!" Players will be staying close to their cell phones and Blackberries because U.S. coach Bruce Arena will be announcing his 23-man World Cup roster.
Wenger blasts Smith tackle
May 1, 2006Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger slammed Sunderland defender Dan Smith after midfielder Abou Diaby's season was ended by a serious ankle injury.
English Premier League Roundup, May 1
May 1, 2006EPL Wrap: Arsenal stayed alive in its bid to finish fourth and qualify for Europe's top club competition next season, beating last-place Sunderland 3-0 in the English Premier League on Monday.
Eriksson must decide whether to take Rooney
May 1, 2006World Cup: England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has to decide whether to risk naming an injured Wayne Rooney in England's World Cup squad.
Terry out for season but won't miss WC
May 1, 2006Chelsea defender John Terry will miss the rest of the Premier League season with a leg injury. Despite needing stitches to close a gash in his right shin, picked up in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Manchester United, Terry is expected to be fit to play for England at the World Cup.
Message pending: U.S. coach to announce World Cup roster (AP)
May 1, 2006The three most important words for American soccer players on Tuesday very well may be: "You've got mail!" Players will be staying close to their cell phones and Blackberries because U.S. coach Bruce Arena will be announcing his 23-man World Cup roster. "It's probably going to be contact by e-mail," Arena said late last week.
Terry out for season, will be ready for World Cup (AP)
May 1, 2006Chelsea defender John Terry will miss the rest of the Premier League season with a leg injury, but is expected to be fit to play for England at the World Cup. Terry needed stitches to close a gash in his right shin, picked up in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Manchester United. The win clinched Chelsea's second straight Premier League title.
Arsenal cruise to 3-0 victory at Sunderland (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Three goals in 14 minutes before halftime secured a routine 3-0 victory for Arsenal over relegated Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday.
Ferguson not hopeful for Rooney's World Cup chances (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson thinks it unlikely that striker Wayne Rooney will be able to play in the World Cup for England after breaking a bone in his right foot against Chelsea on Saturday.
U.S. coach Arena to unveil World Cup roster Tuesday (SportsTicker)
May 1, 2006BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - The United States men's national team will be finalized Tuesday when coach Bruce Arena names his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Germany.
Diarra not heading to Old Trafford, claims agent
May 1, 2006Diarra not heading to Old Trafford, claims agent
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Terry to sit out Chelsea's remaining fixtures
May 1, 2006Terry to sit out Chelsea's remaining fixtures
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Ferguson expects Rooney to be ruled out of finals
May 1, 2006Ferguson expects Rooney to be ruled out of finals
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Nike dismiss concerns over Rooney's boots
May 1, 2006Nike dismiss concerns over Rooney's boots
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Sunderland 0-3 Arsenal: Black Cats awful again
May 1, 2006Sunderland 0-3 Arsenal: Black Cats awful again
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Murray backs Quinn to turn Sunderland around
May 1, 2006Murray backs Quinn to turn Sunderland around
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Angel set for summer exit from Villa Park
May 1, 2006Angel set for summer exit from Villa Park
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Van Bommel rejects interest from Bayern Munich
May 1, 2006Van Bommel rejects interest from Bayern Munich
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Boro wouldn't stop McClaren
May 1, 2006Steve McClaren will be granted a clean and quick break from Middlesbrough after their UEFA Cup final if the Football Association offer him the England job.
Beasley experiences racism firsthand
May 1, 2006World Cup: DaMarcus Beasley knows what it's like to be an American soccer player in Europe - especially a black American soccer player. For him, racism is not some far-off concept.
Kaiserslautern opt for youth in relegation battle (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Kaiserslautern will field a youthful team in their relegation battle at Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday with seven of their starting side aged 19 or younger, the club said on Monday.
Barca's Van Bommel rejected interest from Bayern Munich (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel said on Monday he had rejected a possible move to Bayern Munich.
Frustrated Marseille chase UEFA Cup spot
May 1, 2006Frustrated Marseille chase UEFA Cup spot
by Patrick Vignal
Angola make plea over Portugal-based duo
May 1, 2006Angola make plea over Portugal-based duo
by Mark Gleeson
Protesting Vasco still manage Fluminense draw
May 1, 2006Protesting Vasco still manage Fluminense draw
by Brian Homewood
Four-goal Boca close in on Argentine title
May 1, 2006Four-goal Boca close in on Argentine title
by Brian Homewood
Pardew determined to keep hold of rising stars
May 1, 2006Pardew determined to keep hold of rising stars
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Eriksson to give Rooney every chance for finals
May 1, 2006Eriksson to give Rooney every chance for finals
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Owen relieved as medical staff give the all-clear
May 1, 2006Owen relieved as medical staff give the all-clear
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FA set to confirm McClaren as England boss this week
May 1, 2006FA set to confirm McClaren as England boss this week
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Baines willing to commit his future to Latics
May 1, 2006Baines willing to commit his future to Latics
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We can mix it in the Premiership, insists Warnock
May 1, 2006We can mix it in the Premiership, insists Warnock
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Sporting one point away from Champions League spot
May 1, 2006Sporting one point away from Champions League spot
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Celta stand between Barcelona and title celebrations
May 1, 2006Celta stand between Barcelona and title celebrations
by Mark Elkington
Bayern Munich out to clinch Bundesliga title
May 1, 2006Bayern Munich out to clinch Bundesliga title
by Erik Kirschbaum
Jol still questions CL ruling
May 1, 2006Tottenham boss Martin Jol is refusing to think about the Champions League next season, despite victory over Bolton tightening their grip on fourth place in the Premiership.
Barcelona wins back its name
May 1, 2006Champions League finalist Barcelona has won control of two Internet domain names under a ruling issued by a United Nations panel on Monday.
May Day Gossip
May 1, 2006Macca to get the nod, Sven is Real choice and Gallas wants out...
England's World Cup curse strikes again
May 1, 2006With the World Cup a little over a month away, Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's dreams of glory hit a bump when he broke a bone in his foot. Nick Webster looks at England's cursed WC past when it comes to injuries to star players.
McClaren poised to get England job - reports (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren will be named as Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor as England coach by the end of the week, according to newspaper reports on Monday.
La Liga: Valencia delay Barca party, Malaga go down
May 1, 2006Valencia delay Barca party, Malaga go down
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Brazilian Roundup, Apr. 30
May 1, 2006Substitute striker Reinaldo scored a late winner and Santos rallied to defeat Palmeiras 2-1 and move atop the Brazilian league on Sunday.
Chicago rallies to top New England
May 1, 2006MLS: Chris Rolfe scored the tiebreaking goal in the 68th minute to lead the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over New England on Sunday, spoiling the Revolution's home opener. Thiago had the tying goal for Chicago in the 64th minute, converting a chip from Logan Pause.
Mexican Roundup, Apr. 30
May 1, 2006Defending Clausura champion America fell behind early and drew 1-1 with Monterrey on Sunday, eliminating the 10-time Mexican league titlist from the playoff contention while Chivas and Morelia clinched the final two berths.
Lippi calls veteran strikers Inzaghi, Lucarelli
May 1, 2006Italy coach Marcello Lippi called up veteran strikers Filippo Inzaghi and Cristiano Lucarelli and newcomers Francesco Tavano and Franco Semioli on Sunday for a two-day gathering of the "Azzurri" ahead of the World Cup finals.
Argentine Roundup, Apr. 30
May 1, 2006Federico Insua scored a pair of goals and Rodrigo Palacio and Guillermo Barros Schelotto added one each to pace Boca Juniors over Estudiantes 4-0 Sunday and to the brink of a second consecutive Argentine title.
No new South Korea miracles, says Porterfield (Reuters)
May 1, 2006By Alastair Himmer
America miss out on Mexican quarter-finals (Reuters)
May 1, 2006America, one of Mexico's most popular and wealthy clubs, missed out on the Clausura championship quarter-finals when they were held 1-1 at home by lowly Monterrey on Sunday.
Valencia victory keeps Barcelona waiting (AP)
May 1, 2006Valencia beat Alaves 3-0 on Sunday to delay Barcelona's Spanish league title celebrations a little longer. The victory by the second-place side at its Mestalla stadium forced Barcelona to wait until at least Wednesday, when it can claim a second straight title and 18th overall with a victory against Celta Vigo.
Four-goal Boca close in on Argentine title (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Boca Juniors, thriving without the distraction of the Libertadores Cup, closed in on the Argentine title with an emphatic 4-0 win over Estudiantes on Sunday.
Champions Reading set points record as playoffs decided (Reuters)
May 1, 2006Champions Reading set a league points record as they finished the season with a 2-1 win over Queen's Park Rangers in the English second division on Sunday.