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Hearts knock Celtic out of Cup, Rangers through (Nov 1, 2007 05:16 GMT)
A late double by Hearts striker Andrius Velicka earned a 2-0 win to knock Celtic out of the League Cup on Wednesday while Glasgow rivals Rangers eased into the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Moth
Real storm to 5-1 win over sorry Valencia (Nov 1, 2007 05:14 GMT)
Real Madrid hit four goals in a devastating first-half spell as they stormed to a 5-1 away win over Valencia at the Mestalla on Wednesday.
Roma win derby as Milan thump Sampdoria (Nov 1, 2007 05:13 GMT)
Second-placed AS Roma came from behind to beat city rivals Lazio 3-2 on Wednesday and Alberto Gilardino scored twice to help AC Milan rediscover their form with a 5-0 victory at Sampdoria.
German Cup holders Nuremberg out on penalties (Nov 1, 2007 05:12 GMT)
Second division Carl Zeiss Jena knocked holders Nuremberg out of the German Cup on penalties in the second round on Wednesday.
Ajax beat Heerenveen 3-1 in Dutch Cup (Nov 1, 2007 05:10 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam swept into the last 16 of the Dutch Cup with a 3-1 home victory over Heerenveen on Wednesday.
Lyon through to League Cup quarter-finals (Nov 1, 2007 02:51 GMT)
Six-times French champions Olympique Lyon advanced to the quarter-finals of the League Cup with a 3-1 win at fellow Ligue 1 club Caen on Wednesday.
Koeman agrees to take over as Valencia coach (Nov 1, 2007 02:47 GMT)
Ronald Koeman has agreed to take over as coach of Valencia after quitting PSV Eindhoven, the former Dutch international said on Wednesday.
Mitroglu strike seals Greek Super Cup win (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympiakos Piraeus won the Greek Super Cup by beating Larissa 1-0 at the Karaiskakis Stadium on Wednesday.
Bouwes: The life and times of Louis Van Gaal (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes looks at the colourful career of current AZ Alkmaar boss Louis Van Gaal.
Koeman in line to take over at Valencia (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia have confirmed they are in talks with PSV Eindhoven boss Ronald Koeman about him becoming the Spanish club's new coach.
Video killed the Zalayeta diving ban (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Napoli are thrilled their persistence in finding new video evidence has led to striker Marcelo Zalayeta having a two-match ban for diving overturned.
Henry on defensive after slow Barca start (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry has defended his slow start to life in Spain by demanding his critics 'stop looking for the player who was at Arsenal'.
Marseille squeeze into last eight of League Cup (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille needed penalties to knock out Ligue 1 bottom club Metz on Tuesday and advance to the quarter-finals of the French League Cup.
Wuppertaler stun Hertha Berlin in German Cup (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wuppertaler SV of the regional third division beat Hertha Berlin 2-0 on Tuesday to knock the Bundesliga side out in the second round of the German Cup. Hertha had Josip Simunic sent off.
Henry wants time to adapt to Barcelona style (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker Thierry Henry has admitted he is not performing as well for Barcelona as he did for Arsenal and needs more time to adapt to his Spanish club's style of football.
G-14 reveal potential members ahead of summitt (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The G-14 have confirmed the identities of 40 clubs that will gather next month to discuss the formation of a new grouping of elite European clubs.
Out of favour Ehiogu concerned over future (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ugo Ehiogu could be forced to quit Rangers in January in search of first team football elsewhere. The defender has featured in just one game this season after returning from injury.
Braga fire coach Costa after poor run of results (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portuguese premier league club Braga have fired coach Jorge Costa after a string of poor results, the club said on their website on Tuesday.
Valencia want big name to replace Sanchez Flores (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia are aiming to recruit a big-name coach to take charge of the team following the sacking of Quique Sanchez Flores.
Ref set to be dropped for Juve penalty blunders (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Italian referee Mauro Bergonzi will not officiate in this week's matches and looks set to be dropped for a longer period after wrongly awarding two penalties against Juventus on Saturday.
DFB-Pokal still a priority for struggling Schalke (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Schalke general manager Andreas Muller has reminded his struggling squad that success in the DFB-Pokal remains a priority ahead of their second-round clash with Hannover on Tuesday.
Former Holland international Stam ends career (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Dutch international defender Jaap Stam has ended his playing career because of injury and lack of focus. The 35-year-old played his last match on October 20 against NEC Nijmegen.
Talisman Totti itching to be fit for Rome derby (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma striker Francesco Totti is again doubtful for the derby with Lazio on Wednesday after missing Sunday's 1-0 win at AC Milan with an ankle injury.
Ball: Steak, eggs and Juande Ramos (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball on Spurs boss Juande Ramos and his chances of success at his new club.
Valencia sack coach Flores after Sevilla defeat (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia sacked coach Quique Sanchez Flores in the early hours of Monday morning following the side's 3-0 defeat at Sevilla.
Ligue 1: Lyon win five-goal PSG thriller (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sylvain Wiltord scored a goal and set up another as Stade Rennes clinched a 2-1 victory at struggling RC Lens to maintain their challenge at the top of the Ligue 1 standings on Sunday.
La Liga: Real grab late win as Barca go second (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leaders Real Madrid scored two late goals to secure a 3-1 home win over Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich's lead cut after draw (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich had to settle for a goalless draw away to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, leaving the door open for Hamburg SV to cut their lead to four points with a 1-0 win away to Duisburg.
SPL: Spot of bother for Rangers in 2-1 defeat (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers stumbled to a 2-1 defeat at Dundee United on Sunday in a fast-flowing Scottish Premier League encounter which was decided by Barry Robson's penalty.
Serie A: Roma go second after beating Milan (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A second-half header from Mirko Vucinic gave AS Roma a 1-0 win at struggling AC Milan to lift them into second spot in Serie A on Sunday.
Eredivisie: PSV beat Sparta 4-1 to move top (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven cruised to a 4-1 win at Sparta Rotterdam to move top of the Dutch league on Sunday.
Eredivisie: Feyenoord stay top despite shock defeat (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
- Leaders Feyenoord suffered their second Dutch league defeat of the season, losing 2-0 at Twente Enschede on Saturday
Serie A: Penalty controversy as Napoli beat Juve (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus missed the chance to join Inter Milan at the top of Serie A after losing 3-1 at promoted Napoli following two dubious penalties on Saturday.
La Liga: Mallorca and Espanyol share spoils (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Mallorca held Espanyol to an
Ligue 1: Bellion leads Bordeaux charge (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nancy missed an opportunity to claim back top place in Ligue 1 when they were held to a goalless draw at bottom club Metz on Saturday.
SPL: McDonald is Bhoys hat-trick hero again (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A hat-trick from striker Scott McDonald earned champions Celtic a 3-0 home win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Stuttering Stuttgart sneak narrow win (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen fought out a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga on Saturday while champions VfB Stuttgart eased their recent woes by snatching a 1-0 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen.
Roma striker Totti ruled out of Milan clash (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma striker Francesco Totti has been ruled out of Sunday's big Serie A match at AC Milan with an ankle injury.
Players take too many supplements - Pizarro (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma midfielder David Pizarro has said players take too many pharmaceutical supplements in the modern game.
Fans and players losing out in TV war - Coaches (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Primera Liga coaches have criticised short-notice changes to weekend fixtures caused by the ongoing dispute between rival broadcasters over television rights to matches.
Jimenez replaces London-bound Ramos at Sevilla (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have promoted Manuel Jimenez to replace Juande Ramos as coach until the end of the season, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday.
Kaka leaves door open for future switch to Real (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan's Kaka has refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid following fresh speculation. 'Florentino Perez must talk with Berlusconi. If they find an agreement OK, otherwise I stay here,' he said.
Sevilla: 'No announcement planned' over Ramos (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have insisted Juande Ramos remains their coach - but their players and Spanish journalists seem less convinced that the 53-year-old will stay.
Inter star Vieira could be out until next year (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan's Patrick Vieira could be out until next year after suffering a calf strain in midweek, Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Friday.
UEFA Cup: Bayern topple Red Star in thriller (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Substitute Toni Kroos hit a last-gasp winner as four-times European champions Bayern Munich came from behind to win 3-2 at Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
Platini's Champions League plans set to be shelved (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini's plan to award Champions League places to domestic cup winners looks set to be shelved in a compromise with clubs and leagues opposed to it, sources involved in the tal
Milan's Jankulovski undergoes knee surgery (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan left back Marek Jankulovski underwent surgery on Thursday after injuring his right knee in Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Empoli.
Rosenborg dump coach day after Valencia win (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Knut Toerum was released from his contract as Rosenborg Trondheim's coach on Thursday, the day after the Norwegian club's 2-0 win over Valencia in the Champions League.
Ligue 1: Nancy out to move back on top at Metz (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nancy will have the opportunity to move back to the top of Ligue 1 when they travel to bottom-placed neighbours Metz on Saturday.
Helguera: Soft goals undermining Valencia (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia have to stop conceding soft goals if they are to progress in the Champions League, defender Ivan Helguera has said.
Liga: Sevilla putting painful past behind them (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla can confirm their return to form with a third win in a week by overcoming high-fliers Valencia at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Serie A: Totti fitness battle for Milan showdown (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma striker Francesco Totti is doubtful for Sunday's top Serie A match at struggling AC Milan because of an ankle injury. The forward sustained the knock early in a 2-1 win over Sporting.
Bundesliga: Stuttgart struggling for Bayer visit (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
VfB Stuttgart coach Armin Veh has warned fans there are no quick fixes as the faltering champions prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
Jol focused on UEFA Cup, not sack rumours (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Martin Jol is focused on turning Tottenham's season around, insisting it would be 'crazy' for him to be distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at White Hart Lane.
Getafe boss Laudrup grateful for patience (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Getafe coach Michael Laudrup is grateful for the patience shown by president Angel Torres following the team's poor start to the season, admitting that not all clubs would have shown the same toleranc
UEFA Cup: Buoyant Bayern ready for Red Star (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Red Star Belgrade will hope to avoid becoming the latest club to suffer against resurgent Bayern Munich in a meeting of two former European champions in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
SPL feel short-changed after fixture switch (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Scotland manager Alex McLeish's preparations for the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy received a boost last night - but not without his employers coming in for criticism.
SPL postpone Old Firm games before Scots' clash (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Scottish Premier League have postponed Celtic's home match against Falkirk on November 10, and Rangers' match at St Mirren on November 11, following a request from the Scottish Football Associatio
Nedved banned but back to face Inter (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved will be available for the home clash with champions Inter Milan next month after receiving just a two-game ban for elbowing an opponent in the face.
Guardiola finally cleared on doping charges (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pep Guardiola has been cleared on appeal of testing positive for nandrolone in 2001 while playing for Italy's Brescia.
Q&A with FC Sevilla keeper Andrés Palop (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andres Palop remains upbeat despite FC Sevilla's poor start to the season.
Departed Sevilla star Puerta's son is born (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The former partner of Sevilla soccer player Antonio Puerta gave birth to his son on Sunday, two months after the player died of heart failure.
Sociedad snub any Trotters move for Coleman (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Spanish second division side Real Sociedad have no intention of releasing coach Chris Coleman despite Bolton Wanderers's interest in recruiting the former Welsh international as a replacement for Samm
Real to punish late-comers Robinho and Baptista (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Robinho and Julio Baptista following their late return from international duty with Brazil last week.
Lazio's Mauri out for a month with thigh problem (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lazio midfielder Stefano Mauri could be out for a month after injuring his left thigh in the 1-0 win over Livorno on Sunday. Lazio discovered a muscle problem during a scan.
Ball: Also-rans up are and running (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball salutes the also-ran players who served up a weekend of surprises in La Liga.
Ligue 1: Zenden goal gives Marseille first win (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille finally enjoyed victory at home in Ligue 1 when a Boudewijn Zenden second-half goal helped them beat RC Lens 1-0 on Sunday.
La Liga: 10-man Getafe grab first win against Murcia (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup contenders Getafe beat promoted Real Murcia 2-0 at home on Sunday for their first win in the Primera Liga this season.
Bundesliga: Karlsruhe blow chance to go second (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Karlsruhe missed a chance to reclaim second place in the Bundesliga when they were held to a goalless draw at home to Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.
Serie A: Shock San Siro defeat stuns Milan (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A second-half goal by Luca Saudati gave Tuscan minnows Empoli a 1-0 win at AC Milan on Sunday as the European champions continued their wretched home form.
Eredivisie: Alves again as Alkmaar beaten (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Afonso Alves struck in injury time to give Heerenveen a 1-0 away win at AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Fatima miracle continues as Sporting dumped (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sporting suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat at the hands of second division Fatima in the first leg of their League Cup fourth round match on Saturday.
Deco thigh strain rules him out for five weeks (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona's Portugal midfielder Deco has torn a thigh muscle and faces up to five weeks on the sidelines, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday.
La Liga: Barca and Real both beaten (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Villarreal condemned Barcelona to their first defeat of the campaign with an impressive 3-1 home win to go second in the Primera Liga on Saturday. Real lost 2-1 at Espanyol.
Ligue 1: Lyon maul Monaco to move clear (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon moved three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 home victory over troubled Monaco on Saturday
Serie A: Adriano makes it four in a row for Inter (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Adriano scored the winner as Inter Milan won 1-0 away to strugglers Reggina on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to five points.
Bundesliga: Champions humiliated at Hamburg (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Croatian striker Ivica Olic
Delayed Brazil stars out of Real and Barca squads (Oct 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The late return from international duty of Brazil's Ronaldinho, Robinho and Julio Baptista has seen them left out of the Real Madrid and Barcelona squads for their Primera Liga fixtures on Saturday.
Real rocked by injuries to Robben, Heinze (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Netherlands winger Arjen Robben and Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze returned from international duty with injuries, the Spanish champions said on Thursday.
Chevanton now able to play for Sevilla (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have reincorporated Uruguay striker Ernesto Chevanton into their squad after a change to the rules governing the eligibility of non-European Union players, the Primera Liga club said on Thursd
Lowly Alicante draw Real Madrid in Copa del Rey (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Alicante will face Primera Liga champions Real Madrid in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey while third-tier rivals Alcoyano take on 24-time winners Barcelona.
Liga: Headline grabbers Espanyol face Real task (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Espanyol, Real Madrid's hosts on Saturday, have been hitting the front pages of the Spanish press over the last few days for their league performances and the heroics of their players on international
Ligue1: Leaders Lyon wary of Monaco backlash (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leaders Olympique Lyon are refusing to take anything for granted when they resume their quest for a seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title with a home match against a struggling Monaco side on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter woes grow ahead of Reggina trip (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Serie A leaders Inter Milan have more defensive worries ahead of their trip to winless Reggina on Saturday with Nicolas Burdisso doubtful after sustaining a head knock playing for Argentina.
Bundesliga: Klose likely to return against Bochum (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The international break came at just the right time for Bayern Munich, who should have Miroslav Klose fit for their trip to face Bochum on Saturday.
Eto'o granted dual Spanish nationality (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has been granted dual Spanish nationality thus freeing up another of the club's berths for non-European Union players, the Primera Liga side said on Wednesda
Rangers' Beasley a doubt for Old Firm clash (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers winger DaMarcus Beasley limped out of the United States' friendly against Switzerland tonight with an apparent ankle injury.
Fabregas would be 'well received at Real' - Ramos (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos would welcome the chance to line up alongside Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas at the Bernabeu.
Roman cops place restriction for Napoli (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Officials in the Italian capital have decided to restrict Saturday's Serie A game between AS Roma and Napoli to season-ticket holders because of the risk of clashes between rival fans.
Webster faces Euro court over Hearts exit (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andy Webster's legal team will argue the Scotland defender had 'just cause' to quit Hearts when the case is heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport today.
Inter Milan stand closed for offensive banners (Oct 16, 2007 23:21 GMT)
Part of the San Siro stadium will be closed for Inter Milan's next Serie A home game as punishment for offensive banners their fans displayed during Napoli's visit 10 days ago.
Hungarian police arrest players in drugs probe (Oct 16, 2007 21:34 GMT)
Two Hungarian first division players have been arrested in an inquiry into drug possession, police said on Tuesday.
Juventus extend Del Piero's contract to 2010 (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus have extended captain Alessandro Del Piero's contract by two years until 2010, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.
Serbian Dostanic takes over as Veria coach (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Greek Super League club Veria have appointed Serb Ratko Dostanic as head coach, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Barcelona ask duo to skip African Nations Cup (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona have asked Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure not to represent their countries at the African Nations Cup in Ghana in January.
Galliani denies Chelsea offer for Kaka (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has strongly denied that his club has received an offer from Chelsea for Brazilian midfielder Kaka.
Video replays would kill the game, says Platini (Oct 12, 2007 02:14 GMT)
Using video replays during games would kill the flow of football matches and end traditional refereeing forever, UEFA president Michel Platini warned on Thursday.
UEFA, FIFPro sign deal to avert new Bosman (Oct 12, 2007 00:33 GMT)
European soccer's governing body UEFA signed a deal with the players' union FIFPro on Thursday in a bid to prevent a repeat of the landmark 'Bosman ruling' that left an indelible mark on the game.
Dejagah row rumbles on in Germany (Oct 10, 2007 22:59 GMT)
Germany's government said on Wednesday that politics should play no role in sports after an Iran-born player on Germany's under-21 national soccer team declined to travel to Israel for a match.
Koster relishing chance to clean up with Ajax (Oct 10, 2007 18:36 GMT)
Adrie Koster admits he did not have to think long before agreeing to become interim coach at Ajax.
Caley Thistle star suspended after cocaine shame (Oct 10, 2007 18:28 GMT)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have suspended midfielder Richie Hart after he admitted cocaine possession.
Livorno appoint Camolese after Orsi sacking (Oct 10, 2007 17:09 GMT)
Livorno have appointed 46-year-old Giancarlo Camolese as their new coach, Serie A's bottom club said on Wednesday.
Partizan and Red Star punished for derby trouble (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Belgrade rivals Partizan and Red Star were punished on Tuesday for trouble involving fans and players during their derby last month.
Lazio's Rossi charged over match fixing attempt (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lazio coach Delio Rossi has been charged with trying to influence the performance of an opposing team in 2006, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said on Tuesday.
Orsi becomes first managerial casualty of Serie A (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Orsi became the first managerial casualty of the Serie A season on Tuesday when he was sacked by bottom club Livorno.
Caci: Di Natale blossoming in Maradona's shadow (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet.it's Lorenzo Caci catches up with Udinese and Italy's rising midfield star Antonio Di Natale.
Bouwes: Few tears shed for Ten Cate at Ajax (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes profiles Henk Ten Cate, a man who will be unlamented at Ajax.
Ronaldo set for Milan return against Empoli (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has said Ronaldo should return from a nagging hamstring injury on October 21 against Empoli.
UEFA Cup Draw (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup group stage Draw and fixtures
UEFA Cup: Bolton draw German giants Bayern (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton have been drawn with German giants Bayern Munich in the group stage of the UEFA Cup. Tuesday draw also pitted Tottenham against Anderlecht in a rematch of the two-legged 1984 final.
Ten Cate free to negotiate with Chelsea (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ajax have have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the release of Henk ten Cate, who is expected to join Avram Grant's coaching team if he can agree personal terms with the English club.
Stoichkov quits Celta after personal problems (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Hristo Stoichkov left Spanish second division side Celta Vigo for personal reasons, the former Bulgaria coach said on Monday.
Spurs miss out on top seeding in UEFA Cup draw (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have just missed out on top seeding for tomorrow's draw for the group stage of the UEFA Cup.
WAGs to blame for Dynamo Kiev's form - coach (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev's coach blamed his players' girlfriends and wives for the team's performances this season and ordered the squad to a training camp away from any distractions, the club's website said.
Chelsea quiet on Ten Cate link (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea are refusing to confirm that Henk ten Cate will arrive at Stamford Bridge to join Avram Grant's coaching team.
Ball: Levante 'win' the cup! (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball brings news of woe for Valencia but belated cup joy for embattled Levante.
Levante sack coach Resino after poor start (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Levante sacked coach Abel Resino on Monday after their 3-0 defeat away to Real Zaragoza on the weekend left them rooted to the foot of the Primera Liga.
AEK keep winning as Panathinaikos slump (Oct 8, 2007 05:19 GMT)
AEK Athens kept up their 100 per cent start to the Greek Super League season with a 3-0 win over Panionios on Sunday, but Panathinaikos crashed to a shock defeat at the hands of newly promoted Asteras
La Liga: Real stay top with win over Recreativo (Oct 8, 2007 02:21 GMT)
Second-half strikes from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuain earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win at home to Recreativo Huelva on Sunday that kept them top of the Primera Liga.
Bundesliga: Toni scores two as Bayern stroll (Oct 8, 2007 02:20 GMT)
Italy striker Luca Toni scored twice to give Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over Nuremberg and a five-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Lyon recapture top spot, PSG slump (Oct 8, 2007 02:18 GMT)
Olympique Lyon put their Champions League disappointment behind them when they reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Girondins Bordeaux on Sunday.
Ten Cate's move to Chelsea negotiated by clubs (Oct 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam coach Henk Ten Cate admitted on Sunday the Dutch club and Chelsea were in negotiations over his move to Stamford Bridge. 'There has to be a solution between Ajax and Chelsea,' he said.
SPL: Celtic snatch stoppage time victory at Gretna (Oct 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Champions Celtic were five minutes from defeat against Gretna in their first Scottish Premier League meeting on Sunday but Chris Killen and Scott McDonald snatched a 2-1 victory.
Serie A: Juve held at Fiorentina, Milan hit five (Oct 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
An 89th-minute Adrian Mutu penalty gave Fiorentina a 1-1 home draw with Juventus in Serie A on Sunday.
La Liga: Valencia slump at home to Espanyol (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia missed the chance to take over at the top of the Primera Liga when they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Espanyol on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter on Cruz control against Napoli (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Julio Cruz scored twice to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over promoted Napoli on Saturday to extend their lead in Serie A to four points.
Eredivisie: PSV beat Willem II to move top (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven cruised to a 3-0 win over Willem II Tilburg thanks to a Danny Koevermans double on Saturday to leapfrog Dutch league leaders Ajax Amsterdam.
Ligue 1: Le Mans climb to third with Nice win (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A last-gap strike by substitute Geoffrey Dernis earned St Etienne a 1-0 victory over Olympique Marseille in an early Ligue 1 game on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Karlsruhe beat Schalke to go second (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Christian Timm scored two second-half goals to lead promoted Karlsruhe into second place behind Bayern Munich with a stunning 2-0 victory at Schalke 04 on Saturday.
SPL: Hibernian go top after Ibrox victory (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Murphy scored the only goal to put Hibernian top of the Scottish Premier League with a 1-0 win at Rangers on Saturday - It was the Gers first home defeat of the season.
La Liga Africans no longer occupy foreign berths (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Africans playing in the Primera Liga will no longer occupy berths allocated for non-European Union players after a change in regulations approved by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Italy shocked by UEFA Cup first round failures (Oct 5, 2007 18:27 GMT)
Italian soccer is struggling to come to terms with the exit of three of their four UEFA Cup entrants in Thursday's first round. Only Fiorentina made it to the group stage - after a penalty shootout.
EU voices concerns over Blatter's proposals (Oct 5, 2007 16:00 GMT)
FIFA will face a flood of court cases similar to the landmark 'Bosman ruling' if it pursues president Sepp Blatter's proposal to limit the number of foreigners playing for clubs, EU officials said on
UEFA Cup: Ajax dumped out, Bayern through (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam made a shock exit from the UEFA Cup on Thursday after a 3-2 home defeat by Dinamo Zagreb gave the Croatians a 3-3 draw on aggregate and victory on the away goa
Bergodi quits Bucharest after UEFA Cup exit (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Italian Cristiano Bergodi quit on Thursday as Rapid Bucharest coach, minutes after his team failed to reach the UEFA Cup group stage, a club spokesman said.
Bergodi quits as Rapid Bucharest coach (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bergodi quits as Rapid Bucharest coach
La Liga: Stars Messi and Aguero go head to head (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Primera Liga's two Argentine prodigies, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, will get the chance to pit their skills against each other when Barcelona host Atletico Madrid on Sunday (kickoff 1500 GMT).
Serie A: Juve coach Ranieri returns to Fiorentina (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri faces a tricky return to former club Fiorentina and struggling AC Milan visit an upbeat Lazio in Sunday's top Serie A clashes.
Bundesliga: Stuttgart in need of rapid reaction (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Champions VfB Stuttgart go into Saturday's clash with Hanover 96 needing momentum at home to give them renewed hope for Europe.
Ligue 1: Life goes on for Lyon ahead of Bordeaux (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Five days after a shock 3-0 home defeat to Rangers in the Champions League, Olympique Lyon face a tricky trip to Girondins Bordeaux in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
UEFA Cup: Galatasaray eye turnaround (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Galatasaray will be among the sides hoping to avoid an upset in the UEFA Cup first-round second-leg ties on Thursday. The Turkish side, who won the competition in 2000, welcome Sion after a first-leg
Bulgarian clubs punished for fan violence (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bulgarian premier league clubs Beroe Stara Zagora and Chernomorets Burgas will play their next home matches behind closed doors as punishment for fan violence at last Saturday's match between the two
Marquez out for a month, Puyol optimistic (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona centre-back Rafael Marquez will be out of action for around month after tearing a muscle in the lower part of his right leg, club doctors said on Wednesday.
Real Madrid to open Bali academy by 2008 (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Spanish champions Real Madrid plan to open a soccer academy on Indonesia's Bali island by 2008, the academy director said on Wednesday.
Lescott: We lacked respect for Kharviv (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Joleon Lescott has admitted that Everton failed to give Metalist Kharkiv the respect they deserved at Goodison Park. The unsung Ukrainians salvaged a 1-1 draw.
Del Piero headed for Juventus exit door? (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero could leave Juventus after talks over a new contract stalled again, the club's sporting director Alessio Secco has said.
Injured Kahn requires surgery on elbow (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn is to have surgery on his elbow that will rule him out for at least four weeks, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday.
Lyon draw Caen in French League Cup (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Six-times French champions Olympique Lyon start their League Cup campaign with a fourth-round match at Caen.
Ball: The new Messi(ah!) (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Following a glut of Liga fixtures Phil Ball anoints Barca's Lionel Messi as the best in the world.
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Hearts knock Celtic out of Cup, Rangers through (Nov 1, 2007 05:16 GMT)
A late double by Hearts striker Andrius Velicka earned a 2-0 win to knock Celtic out of the League Cup on Wednesday while Glasgow rivals Rangers eased into the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Moth
Real storm to 5-1 win over sorry Valencia (Nov 1, 2007 05:14 GMT)
Real Madrid hit four goals in a devastating first-half spell as they stormed to a 5-1 away win over Valencia at the Mestalla on Wednesday.
Roma win derby as Milan thump Sampdoria (Nov 1, 2007 05:13 GMT)
Second-placed AS Roma came from behind to beat city rivals Lazio 3-2 on Wednesday and Alberto Gilardino scored twice to help AC Milan rediscover their form with a 5-0 victory at Sampdoria.
German Cup holders Nuremberg out on penalties (Nov 1, 2007 05:12 GMT)
Second division Carl Zeiss Jena knocked holders Nuremberg out of the German Cup on penalties in the second round on Wednesday.
Ajax beat Heerenveen 3-1 in Dutch Cup (Nov 1, 2007 05:10 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam swept into the last 16 of the Dutch Cup with a 3-1 home victory over Heerenveen on Wednesday.
Lyon through to League Cup quarter-finals (Nov 1, 2007 02:51 GMT)
Six-times French champions Olympique Lyon advanced to the quarter-finals of the League Cup with a 3-1 win at fellow Ligue 1 club Caen on Wednesday.
Koeman agrees to take over as Valencia coach (Nov 1, 2007 02:47 GMT)
Ronald Koeman has agreed to take over as coach of Valencia after quitting PSV Eindhoven, the former Dutch international said on Wednesday.
Mitroglu strike seals Greek Super Cup win (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympiakos Piraeus won the Greek Super Cup by beating Larissa 1-0 at the Karaiskakis Stadium on Wednesday.
Bouwes: The life and times of Louis Van Gaal (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes looks at the colourful career of current AZ Alkmaar boss Louis Van Gaal.
Koeman in line to take over at Valencia (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia have confirmed they are in talks with PSV Eindhoven boss Ronald Koeman about him becoming the Spanish club's new coach.
Video killed the Zalayeta diving ban (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Napoli are thrilled their persistence in finding new video evidence has led to striker Marcelo Zalayeta having a two-match ban for diving overturned.
Henry on defensive after slow Barca start (Oct 31, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Thierry Henry has defended his slow start to life in Spain by demanding his critics 'stop looking for the player who was at Arsenal'.
Marseille squeeze into last eight of League Cup (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille needed penalties to knock out Ligue 1 bottom club Metz on Tuesday and advance to the quarter-finals of the French League Cup.
Wuppertaler stun Hertha Berlin in German Cup (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wuppertaler SV of the regional third division beat Hertha Berlin 2-0 on Tuesday to knock the Bundesliga side out in the second round of the German Cup. Hertha had Josip Simunic sent off.
Henry wants time to adapt to Barcelona style (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Striker Thierry Henry has admitted he is not performing as well for Barcelona as he did for Arsenal and needs more time to adapt to his Spanish club's style of football.
G-14 reveal potential members ahead of summitt (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The G-14 have confirmed the identities of 40 clubs that will gather next month to discuss the formation of a new grouping of elite European clubs.
Out of favour Ehiogu concerned over future (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ugo Ehiogu could be forced to quit Rangers in January in search of first team football elsewhere. The defender has featured in just one game this season after returning from injury.
Braga fire coach Costa after poor run of results (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Portuguese premier league club Braga have fired coach Jorge Costa after a string of poor results, the club said on their website on Tuesday.
Valencia want big name to replace Sanchez Flores (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia are aiming to recruit a big-name coach to take charge of the team following the sacking of Quique Sanchez Flores.
Ref set to be dropped for Juve penalty blunders (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Italian referee Mauro Bergonzi will not officiate in this week's matches and looks set to be dropped for a longer period after wrongly awarding two penalties against Juventus on Saturday.
DFB-Pokal still a priority for struggling Schalke (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Schalke general manager Andreas Muller has reminded his struggling squad that success in the DFB-Pokal remains a priority ahead of their second-round clash with Hannover on Tuesday.
Former Holland international Stam ends career (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Dutch international defender Jaap Stam has ended his playing career because of injury and lack of focus. The 35-year-old played his last match on October 20 against NEC Nijmegen.
Talisman Totti itching to be fit for Rome derby (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma striker Francesco Totti is again doubtful for the derby with Lazio on Wednesday after missing Sunday's 1-0 win at AC Milan with an ankle injury.
Ball: Steak, eggs and Juande Ramos (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball on Spurs boss Juande Ramos and his chances of success at his new club.
Valencia sack coach Flores after Sevilla defeat (Oct 29, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia sacked coach Quique Sanchez Flores in the early hours of Monday morning following the side's 3-0 defeat at Sevilla.
Ligue 1: Lyon win five-goal PSG thriller (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sylvain Wiltord scored a goal and set up another as Stade Rennes clinched a 2-1 victory at struggling RC Lens to maintain their challenge at the top of the Ligue 1 standings on Sunday.
La Liga: Real grab late win as Barca go second (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leaders Real Madrid scored two late goals to secure a 3-1 home win over Deportivo Coruna in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich's lead cut after draw (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich had to settle for a goalless draw away to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, leaving the door open for Hamburg SV to cut their lead to four points with a 1-0 win away to Duisburg.
SPL: Spot of bother for Rangers in 2-1 defeat (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers stumbled to a 2-1 defeat at Dundee United on Sunday in a fast-flowing Scottish Premier League encounter which was decided by Barry Robson's penalty.
Serie A: Roma go second after beating Milan (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A second-half header from Mirko Vucinic gave AS Roma a 1-0 win at struggling AC Milan to lift them into second spot in Serie A on Sunday.
Eredivisie: PSV beat Sparta 4-1 to move top (Oct 28, 2007 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven cruised to a 4-1 win at Sparta Rotterdam to move top of the Dutch league on Sunday.
Eredivisie: Feyenoord stay top despite shock defeat (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
- Leaders Feyenoord suffered their second Dutch league defeat of the season, losing 2-0 at Twente Enschede on Saturday
Serie A: Penalty controversy as Napoli beat Juve (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus missed the chance to join Inter Milan at the top of Serie A after losing 3-1 at promoted Napoli following two dubious penalties on Saturday.
La Liga: Mallorca and Espanyol share spoils (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Mallorca held Espanyol to an
Ligue 1: Bellion leads Bordeaux charge (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nancy missed an opportunity to claim back top place in Ligue 1 when they were held to a goalless draw at bottom club Metz on Saturday.
SPL: McDonald is Bhoys hat-trick hero again (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A hat-trick from striker Scott McDonald earned champions Celtic a 3-0 home win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Stuttering Stuttgart sneak narrow win (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen fought out a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga on Saturday while champions VfB Stuttgart eased their recent woes by snatching a 1-0 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen.
Roma striker Totti ruled out of Milan clash (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma striker Francesco Totti has been ruled out of Sunday's big Serie A match at AC Milan with an ankle injury.
Players take too many supplements - Pizarro (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma midfielder David Pizarro has said players take too many pharmaceutical supplements in the modern game.
Fans and players losing out in TV war - Coaches (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Primera Liga coaches have criticised short-notice changes to weekend fixtures caused by the ongoing dispute between rival broadcasters over television rights to matches.
Jimenez replaces London-bound Ramos at Sevilla (Oct 27, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have promoted Manuel Jimenez to replace Juande Ramos as coach until the end of the season, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday.
Kaka leaves door open for future switch to Real (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan's Kaka has refused to rule out a move to Real Madrid following fresh speculation. 'Florentino Perez must talk with Berlusconi. If they find an agreement OK, otherwise I stay here,' he said.
Sevilla: 'No announcement planned' over Ramos (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have insisted Juande Ramos remains their coach - but their players and Spanish journalists seem less convinced that the 53-year-old will stay.
Inter star Vieira could be out until next year (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan's Patrick Vieira could be out until next year after suffering a calf strain in midweek, Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Friday.
UEFA Cup: Bayern topple Red Star in thriller (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Substitute Toni Kroos hit a last-gasp winner as four-times European champions Bayern Munich came from behind to win 3-2 at Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
Platini's Champions League plans set to be shelved (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini's plan to award Champions League places to domestic cup winners looks set to be shelved in a compromise with clubs and leagues opposed to it, sources involved in the tal
Milan's Jankulovski undergoes knee surgery (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan left back Marek Jankulovski underwent surgery on Thursday after injuring his right knee in Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Empoli.
Rosenborg dump coach day after Valencia win (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Knut Toerum was released from his contract as Rosenborg Trondheim's coach on Thursday, the day after the Norwegian club's 2-0 win over Valencia in the Champions League.
Ligue 1: Nancy out to move back on top at Metz (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nancy will have the opportunity to move back to the top of Ligue 1 when they travel to bottom-placed neighbours Metz on Saturday.
Helguera: Soft goals undermining Valencia (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia have to stop conceding soft goals if they are to progress in the Champions League, defender Ivan Helguera has said.
Liga: Sevilla putting painful past behind them (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla can confirm their return to form with a third win in a week by overcoming high-fliers Valencia at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Serie A: Totti fitness battle for Milan showdown (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AS Roma striker Francesco Totti is doubtful for Sunday's top Serie A match at struggling AC Milan because of an ankle injury. The forward sustained the knock early in a 2-1 win over Sporting.
Bundesliga: Stuttgart struggling for Bayer visit (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
VfB Stuttgart coach Armin Veh has warned fans there are no quick fixes as the faltering champions prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
Jol focused on UEFA Cup, not sack rumours (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Martin Jol is focused on turning Tottenham's season around, insisting it would be 'crazy' for him to be distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at White Hart Lane.
Getafe boss Laudrup grateful for patience (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Getafe coach Michael Laudrup is grateful for the patience shown by president Angel Torres following the team's poor start to the season, admitting that not all clubs would have shown the same toleranc
UEFA Cup: Buoyant Bayern ready for Red Star (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Red Star Belgrade will hope to avoid becoming the latest club to suffer against resurgent Bayern Munich in a meeting of two former European champions in the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
SPL feel short-changed after fixture switch (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Scotland manager Alex McLeish's preparations for the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy received a boost last night - but not without his employers coming in for criticism.
SPL postpone Old Firm games before Scots' clash (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Scottish Premier League have postponed Celtic's home match against Falkirk on November 10, and Rangers' match at St Mirren on November 11, following a request from the Scottish Football Associatio
Nedved banned but back to face Inter (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved will be available for the home clash with champions Inter Milan next month after receiving just a two-game ban for elbowing an opponent in the face.
Guardiola finally cleared on doping charges (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pep Guardiola has been cleared on appeal of testing positive for nandrolone in 2001 while playing for Italy's Brescia.
Q&A with FC Sevilla keeper Andrés Palop (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andres Palop remains upbeat despite FC Sevilla's poor start to the season.
Departed Sevilla star Puerta's son is born (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The former partner of Sevilla soccer player Antonio Puerta gave birth to his son on Sunday, two months after the player died of heart failure.
Sociedad snub any Trotters move for Coleman (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Spanish second division side Real Sociedad have no intention of releasing coach Chris Coleman despite Bolton Wanderers's interest in recruiting the former Welsh international as a replacement for Samm
Real to punish late-comers Robinho and Baptista (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against Robinho and Julio Baptista following their late return from international duty with Brazil last week.
Lazio's Mauri out for a month with thigh problem (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lazio midfielder Stefano Mauri could be out for a month after injuring his left thigh in the 1-0 win over Livorno on Sunday. Lazio discovered a muscle problem during a scan.
Ball: Also-rans up are and running (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball salutes the also-ran players who served up a weekend of surprises in La Liga.
Ligue 1: Zenden goal gives Marseille first win (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille finally enjoyed victory at home in Ligue 1 when a Boudewijn Zenden second-half goal helped them beat RC Lens 1-0 on Sunday.
La Liga: 10-man Getafe grab first win against Murcia (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup contenders Getafe beat promoted Real Murcia 2-0 at home on Sunday for their first win in the Primera Liga this season.
Bundesliga: Karlsruhe blow chance to go second (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Karlsruhe missed a chance to reclaim second place in the Bundesliga when they were held to a goalless draw at home to Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.
Serie A: Shock San Siro defeat stuns Milan (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A second-half goal by Luca Saudati gave Tuscan minnows Empoli a 1-0 win at AC Milan on Sunday as the European champions continued their wretched home form.
Eredivisie: Alves again as Alkmaar beaten (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Afonso Alves struck in injury time to give Heerenveen a 1-0 away win at AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Fatima miracle continues as Sporting dumped (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sporting suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat at the hands of second division Fatima in the first leg of their League Cup fourth round match on Saturday.
Deco thigh strain rules him out for five weeks (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona's Portugal midfielder Deco has torn a thigh muscle and faces up to five weeks on the sidelines, the Primera Liga club said on Saturday.
La Liga: Barca and Real both beaten (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Villarreal condemned Barcelona to their first defeat of the campaign with an impressive 3-1 home win to go second in the Primera Liga on Saturday. Real lost 2-1 at Espanyol.
Ligue 1: Lyon maul Monaco to move clear (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon moved three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 home victory over troubled Monaco on Saturday
Serie A: Adriano makes it four in a row for Inter (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Adriano scored the winner as Inter Milan won 1-0 away to strugglers Reggina on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to five points.
Bundesliga: Champions humiliated at Hamburg (Oct 20, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Croatian striker Ivica Olic
Delayed Brazil stars out of Real and Barca squads (Oct 19, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The late return from international duty of Brazil's Ronaldinho, Robinho and Julio Baptista has seen them left out of the Real Madrid and Barcelona squads for their Primera Liga fixtures on Saturday.
Real rocked by injuries to Robben, Heinze (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Netherlands winger Arjen Robben and Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze returned from international duty with injuries, the Spanish champions said on Thursday.
Chevanton now able to play for Sevilla (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sevilla have reincorporated Uruguay striker Ernesto Chevanton into their squad after a change to the rules governing the eligibility of non-European Union players, the Primera Liga club said on Thursd
Lowly Alicante draw Real Madrid in Copa del Rey (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Alicante will face Primera Liga champions Real Madrid in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey while third-tier rivals Alcoyano take on 24-time winners Barcelona.
Liga: Headline grabbers Espanyol face Real task (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Espanyol, Real Madrid's hosts on Saturday, have been hitting the front pages of the Spanish press over the last few days for their league performances and the heroics of their players on international
Ligue1: Leaders Lyon wary of Monaco backlash (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Leaders Olympique Lyon are refusing to take anything for granted when they resume their quest for a seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title with a home match against a struggling Monaco side on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter woes grow ahead of Reggina trip (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Serie A leaders Inter Milan have more defensive worries ahead of their trip to winless Reggina on Saturday with Nicolas Burdisso doubtful after sustaining a head knock playing for Argentina.
Bundesliga: Klose likely to return against Bochum (Oct 18, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The international break came at just the right time for Bayern Munich, who should have Miroslav Klose fit for their trip to face Bochum on Saturday.
Eto'o granted dual Spanish nationality (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has been granted dual Spanish nationality thus freeing up another of the club's berths for non-European Union players, the Primera Liga side said on Wednesda
Rangers' Beasley a doubt for Old Firm clash (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers winger DaMarcus Beasley limped out of the United States' friendly against Switzerland tonight with an apparent ankle injury.
Fabregas would be 'well received at Real' - Ramos (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos would welcome the chance to line up alongside Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas at the Bernabeu.
Roman cops place restriction for Napoli (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Officials in the Italian capital have decided to restrict Saturday's Serie A game between AS Roma and Napoli to season-ticket holders because of the risk of clashes between rival fans.
Webster faces Euro court over Hearts exit (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andy Webster's legal team will argue the Scotland defender had 'just cause' to quit Hearts when the case is heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport today.
Inter Milan stand closed for offensive banners (Oct 16, 2007 23:21 GMT)
Part of the San Siro stadium will be closed for Inter Milan's next Serie A home game as punishment for offensive banners their fans displayed during Napoli's visit 10 days ago.
Hungarian police arrest players in drugs probe (Oct 16, 2007 21:34 GMT)
Two Hungarian first division players have been arrested in an inquiry into drug possession, police said on Tuesday.
Juventus extend Del Piero's contract to 2010 (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus have extended captain Alessandro Del Piero's contract by two years until 2010, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.
Serbian Dostanic takes over as Veria coach (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Greek Super League club Veria have appointed Serb Ratko Dostanic as head coach, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Barcelona ask duo to skip African Nations Cup (Oct 16, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona have asked Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure not to represent their countries at the African Nations Cup in Ghana in January.
Galliani denies Chelsea offer for Kaka (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has strongly denied that his club has received an offer from Chelsea for Brazilian midfielder Kaka.
Video replays would kill the game, says Platini (Oct 12, 2007 02:14 GMT)
Using video replays during games would kill the flow of football matches and end traditional refereeing forever, UEFA president Michel Platini warned on Thursday.
UEFA, FIFPro sign deal to avert new Bosman (Oct 12, 2007 00:33 GMT)
European soccer's governing body UEFA signed a deal with the players' union FIFPro on Thursday in a bid to prevent a repeat of the landmark 'Bosman ruling' that left an indelible mark on the game.
Dejagah row rumbles on in Germany (Oct 10, 2007 22:59 GMT)
Germany's government said on Wednesday that politics should play no role in sports after an Iran-born player on Germany's under-21 national soccer team declined to travel to Israel for a match.
Koster relishing chance to clean up with Ajax (Oct 10, 2007 18:36 GMT)
Adrie Koster admits he did not have to think long before agreeing to become interim coach at Ajax.
Caley Thistle star suspended after cocaine shame (Oct 10, 2007 18:28 GMT)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have suspended midfielder Richie Hart after he admitted cocaine possession.
Livorno appoint Camolese after Orsi sacking (Oct 10, 2007 17:09 GMT)
Livorno have appointed 46-year-old Giancarlo Camolese as their new coach, Serie A's bottom club said on Wednesday.
Partizan and Red Star punished for derby trouble (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Belgrade rivals Partizan and Red Star were punished on Tuesday for trouble involving fans and players during their derby last month.
Lazio's Rossi charged over match fixing attempt (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lazio coach Delio Rossi has been charged with trying to influence the performance of an opposing team in 2006, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) said on Tuesday.
Orsi becomes first managerial casualty of Serie A (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Orsi became the first managerial casualty of the Serie A season on Tuesday when he was sacked by bottom club Livorno.
Caci: Di Natale blossoming in Maradona's shadow (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet.it's Lorenzo Caci catches up with Udinese and Italy's rising midfield star Antonio Di Natale.
Bouwes: Few tears shed for Ten Cate at Ajax (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes profiles Henk Ten Cate, a man who will be unlamented at Ajax.
Ronaldo set for Milan return against Empoli (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has said Ronaldo should return from a nagging hamstring injury on October 21 against Empoli.
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UEFA Cup: Bolton draw German giants Bayern (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bolton have been drawn with German giants Bayern Munich in the group stage of the UEFA Cup. Tuesday draw also pitted Tottenham against Anderlecht in a rematch of the two-legged 1984 final.
Ten Cate free to negotiate with Chelsea (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ajax have have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the release of Henk ten Cate, who is expected to join Avram Grant's coaching team if he can agree personal terms with the English club.
Stoichkov quits Celta after personal problems (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Hristo Stoichkov left Spanish second division side Celta Vigo for personal reasons, the former Bulgaria coach said on Monday.
Spurs miss out on top seeding in UEFA Cup draw (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham have just missed out on top seeding for tomorrow's draw for the group stage of the UEFA Cup.
WAGs to blame for Dynamo Kiev's form - coach (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev's coach blamed his players' girlfriends and wives for the team's performances this season and ordered the squad to a training camp away from any distractions, the club's website said.
Chelsea quiet on Ten Cate link (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea are refusing to confirm that Henk ten Cate will arrive at Stamford Bridge to join Avram Grant's coaching team.
Ball: Levante 'win' the cup! (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball brings news of woe for Valencia but belated cup joy for embattled Levante.
Levante sack coach Resino after poor start (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Levante sacked coach Abel Resino on Monday after their 3-0 defeat away to Real Zaragoza on the weekend left them rooted to the foot of the Primera Liga.
AEK keep winning as Panathinaikos slump (Oct 8, 2007 05:19 GMT)
AEK Athens kept up their 100 per cent start to the Greek Super League season with a 3-0 win over Panionios on Sunday, but Panathinaikos crashed to a shock defeat at the hands of newly promoted Asteras
La Liga: Real stay top with win over Recreativo (Oct 8, 2007 02:21 GMT)
Second-half strikes from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuain earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win at home to Recreativo Huelva on Sunday that kept them top of the Primera Liga.
Bundesliga: Toni scores two as Bayern stroll (Oct 8, 2007 02:20 GMT)
Italy striker Luca Toni scored twice to give Bayern Munich a 3-0 victory over Nuremberg and a five-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Ligue 1: Lyon recapture top spot, PSG slump (Oct 8, 2007 02:18 GMT)
Olympique Lyon put their Champions League disappointment behind them when they reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at Girondins Bordeaux on Sunday.
Ten Cate's move to Chelsea negotiated by clubs (Oct 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam coach Henk Ten Cate admitted on Sunday the Dutch club and Chelsea were in negotiations over his move to Stamford Bridge. 'There has to be a solution between Ajax and Chelsea,' he said.
SPL: Celtic snatch stoppage time victory at Gretna (Oct 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Champions Celtic were five minutes from defeat against Gretna in their first Scottish Premier League meeting on Sunday but Chris Killen and Scott McDonald snatched a 2-1 victory.
Serie A: Juve held at Fiorentina, Milan hit five (Oct 7, 2007 07:00 GMT)
An 89th-minute Adrian Mutu penalty gave Fiorentina a 1-1 home draw with Juventus in Serie A on Sunday.
La Liga: Valencia slump at home to Espanyol (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia missed the chance to take over at the top of the Primera Liga when they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Espanyol on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter on Cruz control against Napoli (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Julio Cruz scored twice to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over promoted Napoli on Saturday to extend their lead in Serie A to four points.
Eredivisie: PSV beat Willem II to move top (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven cruised to a 3-0 win over Willem II Tilburg thanks to a Danny Koevermans double on Saturday to leapfrog Dutch league leaders Ajax Amsterdam.
Ligue 1: Le Mans climb to third with Nice win (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A last-gap strike by substitute Geoffrey Dernis earned St Etienne a 1-0 victory over Olympique Marseille in an early Ligue 1 game on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Karlsruhe beat Schalke to go second (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Christian Timm scored two second-half goals to lead promoted Karlsruhe into second place behind Bayern Munich with a stunning 2-0 victory at Schalke 04 on Saturday.
SPL: Hibernian go top after Ibrox victory (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
David Murphy scored the only goal to put Hibernian top of the Scottish Premier League with a 1-0 win at Rangers on Saturday - It was the Gers first home defeat of the season.
La Liga Africans no longer occupy foreign berths (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Africans playing in the Primera Liga will no longer occupy berths allocated for non-European Union players after a change in regulations approved by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Italy shocked by UEFA Cup first round failures (Oct 5, 2007 18:27 GMT)
Italian soccer is struggling to come to terms with the exit of three of their four UEFA Cup entrants in Thursday's first round. Only Fiorentina made it to the group stage - after a penalty shootout.
EU voices concerns over Blatter's proposals (Oct 5, 2007 16:00 GMT)
FIFA will face a flood of court cases similar to the landmark 'Bosman ruling' if it pursues president Sepp Blatter's proposal to limit the number of foreigners playing for clubs, EU officials said on
UEFA Cup: Ajax dumped out, Bayern through (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam made a shock exit from the UEFA Cup on Thursday after a 3-2 home defeat by Dinamo Zagreb gave the Croatians a 3-3 draw on aggregate and victory on the away goa
Bergodi quits Bucharest after UEFA Cup exit (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Italian Cristiano Bergodi quit on Thursday as Rapid Bucharest coach, minutes after his team failed to reach the UEFA Cup group stage, a club spokesman said.
Bergodi quits as Rapid Bucharest coach (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bergodi quits as Rapid Bucharest coach
La Liga: Stars Messi and Aguero go head to head (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The Primera Liga's two Argentine prodigies, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, will get the chance to pit their skills against each other when Barcelona host Atletico Madrid on Sunday (kickoff 1500 GMT).
Serie A: Juve coach Ranieri returns to Fiorentina (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri faces a tricky return to former club Fiorentina and struggling AC Milan visit an upbeat Lazio in Sunday's top Serie A clashes.
Bundesliga: Stuttgart in need of rapid reaction (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Champions VfB Stuttgart go into Saturday's clash with Hanover 96 needing momentum at home to give them renewed hope for Europe.
Ligue 1: Life goes on for Lyon ahead of Bordeaux (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Five days after a shock 3-0 home defeat to Rangers in the Champions League, Olympique Lyon face a tricky trip to Girondins Bordeaux in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
UEFA Cup: Galatasaray eye turnaround (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Galatasaray will be among the sides hoping to avoid an upset in the UEFA Cup first-round second-leg ties on Thursday. The Turkish side, who won the competition in 2000, welcome Sion after a first-leg
Bulgarian clubs punished for fan violence (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bulgarian premier league clubs Beroe Stara Zagora and Chernomorets Burgas will play their next home matches behind closed doors as punishment for fan violence at last Saturday's match between the two
Marquez out for a month, Puyol optimistic (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona centre-back Rafael Marquez will be out of action for around month after tearing a muscle in the lower part of his right leg, club doctors said on Wednesday.
Real Madrid to open Bali academy by 2008 (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Spanish champions Real Madrid plan to open a soccer academy on Indonesia's Bali island by 2008, the academy director said on Wednesday.
Lescott: We lacked respect for Kharviv (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Joleon Lescott has admitted that Everton failed to give Metalist Kharkiv the respect they deserved at Goodison Park. The unsung Ukrainians salvaged a 1-1 draw.
Del Piero headed for Juventus exit door? (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Alessandro Del Piero could leave Juventus after talks over a new contract stalled again, the club's sporting director Alessio Secco has said.
Injured Kahn requires surgery on elbow (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn is to have surgery on his elbow that will rule him out for at least four weeks, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday.
Lyon draw Caen in French League Cup (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Six-times French champions Olympique Lyon start their League Cup campaign with a fourth-round match at Caen.
Ball: The new Messi(ah!) (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Following a glut of Liga fixtures Phil Ball anoints Barca's Lionel Messi as the best in the world.
