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Werder back on top of Bundesliga
Date: 2007-04-20 23:02:09

Werder Bremen leapfrogged above Schalke 04 to top the German first division with a comfortable enough 3-1 win over lowly Alemannia Aachen on Friday.

Ronaldo and Zidane to star in UN anti-poverty video
Date: 2007-04-20 18:42:11

Brazil and Milan striker Ronaldo and retired French World Cup star Zinedine Zidane will star in an anti-poverty TV advert made by award winning filmmaker Wim Wenders, a UN agency said Friday.

Beckham returns to Real Madrid squad
Date: 2007-04-20 17:57:17

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has been called up for the squad´s crucial match at home against Valencia on Saturday after being sidelined for six weeks due a knee injury.

Chelsea chief insists Mourinho will not be sacked
Date: 2007-04-20 17:57:10

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon made a fresh attempt on Friday to quell speculation over the future of manager Jose Mourinho by insisting the club will not force him out.

Weir gets new Rangers deal
Date: 2007-04-20 16:52:12

Veteran Scotland defender David Weir was rewarded for his role in Rangers´ revival under Walter Smith by being handed a one-year deal that will ensure he is still at Ibrox next season.

Vietnam court cuts jail term for match fixer
Date: 2007-04-20 16:52:10

A Vietnamese appeals court on Friday cut the prison term for an ex-international footballer jailed for fixing an international match from six to four years, a court clerk said.

Man Utd boss Ferguson fears for Ronaldo
Date: 2007-04-20 16:47:13

Sir Alex Ferguson fears Cristiano Ronaldo could be targeted by Middlesbrough as Manchester United attempt to tighten their grip at the head of the Premiership.

Greek police gear up for trouble at Champions League final
Date: 2007-04-20 16:42:09

Greek police are preparing a massive mobilisation to deal with an expected 50,000 football fans -- including many English supporters -- expected to travel to Athens for the Champions League final on May 23, a police source said Friday.

Wenger adds to swirl of speculation over Arsenal future
Date: 2007-04-20 14:12:13

Arsene Wenger added to the uncertainty over Arsenal´s future on Friday when he refused to discuss his personal plans beyond the expiry of his current contract at the end of next season.

Barcelona set to sign Abidal
Date: 2007-04-20 13:57:17

Spanish champions and current league leaders Barcelona are set to sign Lyon defender Eric Abidal, according to Spanish sports daily Marca.

Beckham bucks rolling in for LA Galaxy
Date: 2007-04-20 13:57:12

Los Angeles Galaxy have already earned millions of dollars from the signing of David Beckham, who has yet to kick a ball in anger for the Major League Soccer club.

Australia´s football match against Argentina postponed
Date: 2007-04-20 10:07:10

Australia´s clash with Argentina has been postponed so the South American giants can field a full-strength team in Melbourne, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said Friday.

Manchester United announce Asia tour
Date: 2007-04-20 07:07:09

Premier League leaders Manchester United will warm up for the 2007-2008 season with a tour of Asia that takes them to Japan, South Korea, Macau and Malaysia.

AFC pledges four mln dlrs for India´s football
Date: 2007-04-20 06:47:09

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has pledged one million dollars a year over the next four years to help lift the sport out of its current dire straits in cricket-mad India.

Gunners seek respite from football boardroom squabbles
Date: 2007-04-20 03:32:10

Arsenal will seek respite from the boardroom infighting besetting the club when they visit north London rivals Tottenham on Saturday.

Kenya recall veteran midfielder Muiruri
Date: 2007-04-19 22:27:10

Kenya has recalled Norway-based midfielder John Muiruri for the African Nations Cup return match in Swaziland in June, officials said on Friday.

Nine referees, linesmen suspended over Italian match-fixing scandal
Date: 2007-04-19 22:17:10

Seven referees and two linesmen were suspended by the Italian Referees Association (AIA) on Thursday after being implicated in the match-fixing scandal which rocked the Serie A last season.

Congo sack French coach
Date: 2007-04-19 21:42:10

Congo have fired French coach Noel Tosi, the national football federation said Thursday.

Michel extends contract with Zamalek
Date: 2007-04-19 21:32:11

French coach Henri Michel has signed a two-year extension to his contract with leading Egyptian club Zamalek, it was reported Thursday.

Wenger vows to stay at Gunners despite Dein departure
Date: 2007-04-19 21:07:10

Arsene Wenger has insisted that he remains committed to Arsenal, despite voicing his regret at the departure of David Dein, the ousted former vice-chairman who brought him to north London.

FA fine Reading and Sheffield
Date: 2007-04-19 18:12:11

The Football Association (FA) on Thursday fined Sheffield United and Reading following incidents which marred their Premiership clash on January 20.

Michael Owen 50-50 for Chelsea clash
Date: 2007-04-19 14:12:11

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has a 50-50 chance of being handed the opportunity to wreck Chelsea´s Premiership title hopes on Sunday, Magpies boss Glenn Roeder revealed on Thursday.

Polish, Ukrainian PMs promise perfect Euro 2012
Date: 2007-04-19 13:57:13

The Polish and Ukrainian prime ministers vowed Thursday to work together closely to deliver a ´perfect´ European Championships in 2012.

Ailing Maradona stable, may be discharged: Argentine doctors
Date: 2007-04-19 11:37:11

Ailing Argentine football star Diego Maradona is in stable condition and will be discharged from hospital when he recovers from his latest bout of hepatitis, his doctors said.

Richards to miss England Euro qualifier
Date: 2007-04-19 10:57:12

Manchester City defender Micah Richards will miss England´s Euro 2008 qualifier with Estonia on June 6 because of an ankle injury, his club coach Stuart Pearce said on Thursday.

Arsenal chairman says Wenger to stay
Date: 2007-04-19 10:37:11

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has assured Arsene Wenger and supporters that the club wants him to stay on as manager even after his current contract expires next year.

Manchester United ready to swap style for silverware
Date: 2007-04-19 00:17:13

Ryan Giggs has warned Manchester United fans that their side´s swashbuckling style might have to be curtailed as the season enters its final weeks with a potential treble still up for grabs.

Marseille to meet Sochaux in French Cup final
Date: 2007-04-18 23:52:12

Marseille set up a clash with Sochaux in next month´s French Cup final with a 3-0 win over Nantes in their semi-final tie here on Wednesday.

Gerrard double lifts Liverpool to third
Date: 2007-04-18 23:37:12

Steven Gerrard scored both goals in front of England manager Steve McClaren as Liverpool returned to the Premiership´s top three with a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough at Anfield on Wednesday.

Wright-Phillips double keeps the pressure on United
Date: 2007-04-18 23:22:12

Shaun Wright-Phillips ensured Chelsea kept up their relentless pursuit of Premiership leaders Manchester United as his double strike inspired a 4-1 win at West Ham on Wednesday.

Ex-France international Raymond Kaelbel dies aged 75
Date: 2007-04-18 23:02:12

Former France international footballer Raymond Kaelbel, a bronze medal winner at the 1958 World Cup, has died at the age of 75 years, his former club Strasbourg confirmed Wednesday.

Stuttgart book place in German Cup final
Date: 2007-04-18 22:52:12

VfB Stuttgart booked their place in the German Cup final at Berlin´s Olympic Stadium next month with a convincing 1-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday night.

Poland, Ukraine face massive challenge for Euro 2012
Date: 2007-04-18 22:47:12

Poland and Ukraine will have their work cut out preparing for Euro 2012, facing a mammoth task of getting their stadiums, transport and hotels up to scratch, as well as overcoming a legacy of hooliganism and graft.

Houllier delighted but Lyon party on hold
Date: 2007-04-18 22:37:12

Lyon coach Gerard Houllier was celebrating his side´s six-in-a-row French league title achievement on Wednesday despite being held to a goalless draw by midtable Rennes.

Totti and Cassetti make Inter wait for title party
Date: 2007-04-18 19:57:13

Francesco Totti inspired Roma to a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan to put the defending champions´ Serie A title celebrations on hold Wednesday.

Beckham back training with Real Madrid
Date: 2007-04-18 19:52:12

David Beckham returned to group training with his Real Madrid teammates on Wednesday for the first time since he injured a ligament in his right knee in a game against Getafe on March 4.

Pele launches search for African football talent
Date: 2007-04-18 17:12:13

Qatar´s Aspire Academy on Wednesday announced a wide-ranging programme to identify and train top footballing talent from seven African countries.

Victory helps Man Utd tighten grip on Premiership title
Date: 2007-04-18 16:02:15

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident his Manchester United squad will hold their nerve to close out the Premiership title battle after watching them edge closer to the finishing line with a clinical win over struggling Sheffield United.

Croatia ´shocked´ at Euro 2012 finals snub
Date: 2007-04-18 16:02:12

Croatian officials expressed shock Wednesday after European football´s governing body UEFA chose rivals Poland and Ukraine ahead of its joint bid with Hungary to host the Euro 2012 championships.

Bayern keen to replace Ballack with Van der Vaart
Date: 2007-04-18 15:57:13

German legend Franz Beckenbauer revealed Wednesday Bayern Munich are chasing Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart to fill the void left by Michael Ballack´s departure to Chelsea a year ago.

Hungarian PM stunned by UEFA´s 2012 decision
Date: 2007-04-18 15:52:13

UEFA´s shock decision to choose Poland and Ukraine as joint organisers of the 2012 European championships was met with disappointment in Hungary on Wednesday.

Bordeaux look to lure Norwegian coach
Date: 2007-04-18 15:47:16

Bordeaux are set to make a second attempt to lure Norwegian coach Trond Sollied to the French first division club, Norwegian daily VG reported on Wednesday.

Question mark over Bundesliga´s TV deal
Date: 2007-04-18 14:52:13

A question mark appeared to be hanging Wednesdsay over the recent deal struck by German pay-television companies Premiere and Arena over the broadcasting rights of German premier league Bundesliga matches.

Italy top FIFA rankings
Date: 2007-04-18 14:02:13

World champions Italy have moved back to the top of the FIFA world rankings ahead of Argentina and Brazil.

Bayern´s Schweinsteiger vows to play again this season
Date: 2007-04-18 13:22:20

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger insisted on Wednesday he will shake off his troublesome knee infection and play again for his club Bayern Munich and his country again this season.

Spanish football federation asked to probe criticisms of referees
Date: 2007-04-18 13:22:18

Spain´s Football Federation has been asked to investigate comments by Real Madrid sports director Predrag Mijatovic and Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores that appeared to question the impartiality of referees.

Poland and Ukraine to host Euro 2012 finals
Date: 2007-04-18 13:22:16

East European neighbours Poland and Ukraine were chosen in a shock vote by European football´s governing body UEFA on Wednesday to jointly host the Euro 2012 championships.

Ukraine football officials praise UEFA decision
Date: 2007-04-18 13:22:13

Ukraine´s top football officials praised the UEFA executive council on Wednesday for awarding the right to host the Euro finals 2012 to Ukraine and Poland.

Gruelling Premiership schedule no problem for Chelsea
Date: 2007-04-18 11:57:13

Frank Lampard expects Chelsea to shrug off the strains of their gruelling schedule and come out with all guns blazing as they try to keep the pressure on Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Inter Milan one step away from Serie A title
Date: 2007-04-18 11:47:13

Inter Milan, who have dominated the Serie A this season, are one step away from being crowned champions for the second straight year against AS Roma on Wednesday.