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English Premier League
Pearce determined to keep hold of Distin (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce insists he will do 'everything in his power' to keep Sylvain Distin at Manchester City.
Southgate relaxed despite continued speculation (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Gareth Southgate is refusing to be fazed by ongoing discussions over his future with the 12-week dispensation period which allows him to manage Middlesbrough due to run out.
Magnusson to quit UEFA if Hammers bid succeeds (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Icelandic businessman behind a takeover bid for West Ham will step down from his position on UEFA's ruling executive committee if his attempt to own the club succeeds.
Former Gunner Reyes got 'bored' of England (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Antonio Reyes does not see his time in England as a failure but admits he got 'bored' and has no intentions of returning from Real Madrid.
Fabregas comes of age (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on Arsenal's Spanish starlet currently setting the Premiership alight.
English League Championship
Cotterill lands Manager of the Month award (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Burnley's Steve Cotterill has been named the Championship's Manager of the Month after guiding his unfancied side to third place in the table and into contention for a place in the Premiership.
Foxes fans group back takeover by Mandaric (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Leicester fans have given a hearty welcome to former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric's reported £25million takeover of the Walkers Stadium club.
England
Lee steps in for U-21 friendly in Holland (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sammy Lee will get a glimpse of the job he turned down earlier this season after the FA confirmed he will take temporary charge of England U-21s in this month's friendly in Holland.
French Ligue 1
Leaders Lyon gunning for records in Ligue 1 (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon will emulate a French record of 10 league victories in a row if they beat Stade Rennes in Saturday's early kickoff in Brittany.
German Bundesliga
Coach Doll says Hamburg let German football down (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV's meek exit from the Champions League let down German football as well as the club and their fans, according to coach Thomas Doll.
Bayern look for improvement against Schalke (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich could do with a touch of their Champions League luck in the Bundesliga when they face Schalke 04 at their least favourite ground on Sunday.
Dutch Eredivisie
Feyenoord find fun amid the depression (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes expects another season of enjoyable depression for the Feyenoord fans.
Spanish Primera División
'Babydepor' snapping at heels of distracted Barca (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
After a physically and mentally bruising 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday, the last thing Barcelona need is a trip to face Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Europe
UEFA Cup Review: British teams top groups (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bulgaria forward Dimitar Berbatov was instrumental in firing Spurs to the brink of qualification to the knockout stages, scoring twice and making another as Martin Jol's side overcame Club Bruges 3-1
Johansson determined to see off Platini challenge (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lennart Johansson launched his campaign for a fifth and final term as UEFA president saying he has the experience for the job his French rival Michel Platini lacks.
UEFA Champions League
Copenhagen dream lives on after they stun United (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FC Copenhagen stunned Manchester United with their first goal and victory in the group phase of the Champions League on Wednesday, and now the Danish champions are dreaming of reaching the last 16.
Qualification is everything, insist Real (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are in the last 16 of the Champions League and that is all that counts, the players said after Steaua Bucharest's Banel Nicolita scored an own goal to give the Spanish team a 1-0 win.
Milan coach hails Kaka as the best in the world (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti described Brazilian playmaker Kaka as the best in the world after he scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Champions League rivals Anderlecht.
Lille still believe despite defeat in Athens (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lille, who slumped to a 1-0 defeat at AEK Athens on Wednesday, still believe they can make it to the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Pointless Kiev forced to aim for UEFA Cup (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev's players, reeling from their fourth successive defeat in the Champions League, are determined to qualify for the UEFA Cup.
Lyon sitting pretty after easy progress from group (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dominant Olympique Lyon qualified in style for the last 16 of the Champions League with two games to spare and have now set their eyes on their match at Real Madrid which may decide the Group E top sp
Henry calls for fans to get behind the Gunners (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry called for all Arsenal fans to put on a united front - and then provided them with an evening of frustration as the Gunners failed to convert countless glorious chances against CSKA Mosc
McManus refuses to blame Bhoy Caldwell (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic defender Stephen McManus has stressed that team mate Gary Caldwell will not be made a dressing room scapegoat after the Scotland international's horror first-half against Benfica in Lisbon help
Fergie to pick full-strength side at Parkhead (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to unleash his full battalion on Celtic in three weeks time when Man United head to Glasgow looking to finally confirm their place in the Champions League knockout.
Mourinho: Chelsea on course for Euro glory (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea are a packing a much greater punch in Europe this season.
Global
Palmeiras fire coach Vilar for second time this year (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Struggling Brazilian team Palmeiras fired coach Marcelo Vilar for the second time this year on Thursday.
FIFA form 'historic' alliance with players body (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA have joined forces with FIFPro, the International Federation of Professional Footballers, in a 'historic' move which will give the players an official voice in decision-making.
Round-up of action from South America (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Colo Colo let slip a 4-0 lead when they were held to a 4-4 draw by La Serena in the Chilean championship on Wednesday.
Europe set to get every third World Cup finals (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA president Lennart Johansson said on Thursday that every third World Cup finals tournament should be staged in Europe - with England confirming an interest in hosting the 2018 finals.
Greece cancels FIFPro World Player awards (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Greece has cancelled the annual FIFPro World Player of the Year award gala, less than a week before it was to be held in Athens, officials said on Thursday.
ZANACO make sure of fourth Zambian title (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
ZANACO beat ZESCO United 2-1 in Ndola to make sure of a fourth Zambian Premier League title in the last five years.
Chaos hurting Kenyan soccer, says FIFA official (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA is concerned that chaos in Kenyan soccer is impeding the east African country from achieving its full potential at a time when its neighbours are making significant strides in the world's most po
Ref rage Korean banished to an orphanage (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Temperamental South Korean striker Lee Chun-soo has been ordered to spend three days working at a welfare centre for orphans or the disabled by his K-League club Ulsan as punishment for abusing a refe
Euro emigres dominate latest Socceroos squad (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Defender Shane Stefanutto has been called up for the first time as Australia named their squad on Thursday for a friendly against Ghana in London later this month.
Boca clear in Argentina after Racing draw (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors went one point clear at the top of the Argentine championship by drawing 0-0 at Racing Club on Wednesday in a match postponed because of a row over hooliganism.
Sudamericana: Mexicans Toluca see off San Lorenzo (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Toluca, trailing 3-1 from the first leg, produced a stirring performance to beat Argentina's San Lorenzo 2-0 in the return on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana.
Paranaense and Vasco fight out 6-4 thriller (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama produced an astonishing match in the Brazilian championship on Wednesday, the lead changing hands four times before Paranaense eventually ran out 6-4 winners.
Euro 2008
Slovakia appoint Kocian as national coach (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Slovakia appointed Jan Kocian as national soccer coach on Thursday after his predecessor Dusan Galis stepped down to pursue a political career.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
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English Premier League
Pearce determined to keep hold of Distin (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Stuart Pearce insists he will do 'everything in his power' to keep Sylvain Distin at Manchester City.
Southgate relaxed despite continued speculation (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Gareth Southgate is refusing to be fazed by ongoing discussions over his future with the 12-week dispensation period which allows him to manage Middlesbrough due to run out.
Magnusson to quit UEFA if Hammers bid succeeds (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Icelandic businessman behind a takeover bid for West Ham will step down from his position on UEFA's ruling executive committee if his attempt to own the club succeeds.
Former Gunner Reyes got 'bored' of England (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Antonio Reyes does not see his time in England as a failure but admits he got 'bored' and has no intentions of returning from Real Madrid.
Fabregas comes of age (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on Arsenal's Spanish starlet currently setting the Premiership alight.
English League Championship
Cotterill lands Manager of the Month award (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Burnley's Steve Cotterill has been named the Championship's Manager of the Month after guiding his unfancied side to third place in the table and into contention for a place in the Premiership.
Foxes fans group back takeover by Mandaric (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Leicester fans have given a hearty welcome to former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric's reported £25million takeover of the Walkers Stadium club.
England
Lee steps in for U-21 friendly in Holland (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sammy Lee will get a glimpse of the job he turned down earlier this season after the FA confirmed he will take temporary charge of England U-21s in this month's friendly in Holland.
French Ligue 1
Leaders Lyon gunning for records in Ligue 1 (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon will emulate a French record of 10 league victories in a row if they beat Stade Rennes in Saturday's early kickoff in Brittany.
German Bundesliga
Coach Doll says Hamburg let German football down (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV's meek exit from the Champions League let down German football as well as the club and their fans, according to coach Thomas Doll.
Bayern look for improvement against Schalke (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich could do with a touch of their Champions League luck in the Bundesliga when they face Schalke 04 at their least favourite ground on Sunday.
Dutch Eredivisie
Feyenoord find fun amid the depression (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes expects another season of enjoyable depression for the Feyenoord fans.
Spanish Primera División
'Babydepor' snapping at heels of distracted Barca (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
After a physically and mentally bruising 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday, the last thing Barcelona need is a trip to face Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Europe
UEFA Cup Review: British teams top groups (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bulgaria forward Dimitar Berbatov was instrumental in firing Spurs to the brink of qualification to the knockout stages, scoring twice and making another as Martin Jol's side overcame Club Bruges 3-1
Johansson determined to see off Platini challenge (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lennart Johansson launched his campaign for a fifth and final term as UEFA president saying he has the experience for the job his French rival Michel Platini lacks.
UEFA Champions League
Copenhagen dream lives on after they stun United (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FC Copenhagen stunned Manchester United with their first goal and victory in the group phase of the Champions League on Wednesday, and now the Danish champions are dreaming of reaching the last 16.
Qualification is everything, insist Real (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are in the last 16 of the Champions League and that is all that counts, the players said after Steaua Bucharest's Banel Nicolita scored an own goal to give the Spanish team a 1-0 win.
Milan coach hails Kaka as the best in the world (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti described Brazilian playmaker Kaka as the best in the world after he scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Champions League rivals Anderlecht.
Lille still believe despite defeat in Athens (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lille, who slumped to a 1-0 defeat at AEK Athens on Wednesday, still believe they can make it to the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Pointless Kiev forced to aim for UEFA Cup (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev's players, reeling from their fourth successive defeat in the Champions League, are determined to qualify for the UEFA Cup.
Lyon sitting pretty after easy progress from group (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dominant Olympique Lyon qualified in style for the last 16 of the Champions League with two games to spare and have now set their eyes on their match at Real Madrid which may decide the Group E top sp
Henry calls for fans to get behind the Gunners (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry called for all Arsenal fans to put on a united front - and then provided them with an evening of frustration as the Gunners failed to convert countless glorious chances against CSKA Mosc
McManus refuses to blame Bhoy Caldwell (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic defender Stephen McManus has stressed that team mate Gary Caldwell will not be made a dressing room scapegoat after the Scotland international's horror first-half against Benfica in Lisbon help
Fergie to pick full-strength side at Parkhead (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to unleash his full battalion on Celtic in three weeks time when Man United head to Glasgow looking to finally confirm their place in the Champions League knockout.
Mourinho: Chelsea on course for Euro glory (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea are a packing a much greater punch in Europe this season.
Global
Palmeiras fire coach Vilar for second time this year (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Struggling Brazilian team Palmeiras fired coach Marcelo Vilar for the second time this year on Thursday.
FIFA form 'historic' alliance with players body (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA have joined forces with FIFPro, the International Federation of Professional Footballers, in a 'historic' move which will give the players an official voice in decision-making.
Round-up of action from South America (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Colo Colo let slip a 4-0 lead when they were held to a 4-4 draw by La Serena in the Chilean championship on Wednesday.
Europe set to get every third World Cup finals (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA president Lennart Johansson said on Thursday that every third World Cup finals tournament should be staged in Europe - with England confirming an interest in hosting the 2018 finals.
Greece cancels FIFPro World Player awards (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Greece has cancelled the annual FIFPro World Player of the Year award gala, less than a week before it was to be held in Athens, officials said on Thursday.
ZANACO make sure of fourth Zambian title (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
ZANACO beat ZESCO United 2-1 in Ndola to make sure of a fourth Zambian Premier League title in the last five years.
Chaos hurting Kenyan soccer, says FIFA official (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA is concerned that chaos in Kenyan soccer is impeding the east African country from achieving its full potential at a time when its neighbours are making significant strides in the world's most po
Ref rage Korean banished to an orphanage (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Temperamental South Korean striker Lee Chun-soo has been ordered to spend three days working at a welfare centre for orphans or the disabled by his K-League club Ulsan as punishment for abusing a refe
Euro emigres dominate latest Socceroos squad (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Defender Shane Stefanutto has been called up for the first time as Australia named their squad on Thursday for a friendly against Ghana in London later this month.
Boca clear in Argentina after Racing draw (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors went one point clear at the top of the Argentine championship by drawing 0-0 at Racing Club on Wednesday in a match postponed because of a row over hooliganism.
Sudamericana: Mexicans Toluca see off San Lorenzo (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Toluca, trailing 3-1 from the first leg, produced a stirring performance to beat Argentina's San Lorenzo 2-0 in the return on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana.
Paranaense and Vasco fight out 6-4 thriller (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama produced an astonishing match in the Brazilian championship on Wednesday, the lead changing hands four times before Paranaense eventually ran out 6-4 winners.
Euro 2008
Slovakia appoint Kocian as national coach (Nov 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Slovakia appointed Jan Kocian as national soccer coach on Thursday after his predecessor Dusan Galis stepped down to pursue a political career.
