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Another second chance for Champs League losers (Oct 31, 2008 22:28 GMT)
Losing teams in the second qualifying round of next season's Champions League will get another chance to prolong their European life, dropping into the newly-formed Europa League.
No go for Novo's dream of being Scottish (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scottish FA Chief Exec Gordon Smith has crushed Nacho Novo's hopes of appearing for his adopted country.
De la Red having tests after horror collapse (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Ruben de la Red was released from hospital and flew back to the capital on Friday, after collapsing during his side's 3-2 defeat away to Real Union in the King's Cup.
Fresh attack on Podolski from Hoeness (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has had to listen to further criticism from his own club after general manager Uli Hoeness belittled his achievements for the national team.
Jose drops tardy Adriano once again (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano has been left out of Inter Milan's squad for a second consecutive Serie A game after angering coach Jose Mourinho with indiscipline.
PSG: No loan move for Gunners keeper (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain have denied reports they want to bring in Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski on loan.
Little chance of permanent Becks deal - Milan (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says that the chances of David Beckham remaining at the San Siro beyond the end of his loan from LA Galaxy are non-existent saying that any moves to make the d
Siena to offer Ronaldo pay-as-you play? (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Serie A strugglers Siena would be prepared to give legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo a pay-per-goal contract.
Beckham's Milan loan delights Capello (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello believes David Beckham's move to AC Milan will prove a great deal all round.
Real Madrid's De la Red collapses during match (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Ruben de la Red will remain in hospital overnight after passing out during his side's 3-2 King's Cup first leg defeat, the club said on Thursday.
Real Madrid humiliated in King's Cup (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Spanish league champions Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 away by Segunda B (third tier) Real Union Irun in the first leg of their King's Cup last-32 tie on Thursday.
"Poland could host Euro 2012 with Germany" (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Poland could stage Euro 2012 with Germany if co-hosts Ukraine have problems with preparations, new Polish FA president Grzegorz Lato said on Thursday.
Beckham agrees AC Milan loan deal (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham will join AC Milan on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in January after a deal was sealed with his lawyers and the Serie A club on Thursday.
Polish FA picks ex-international Lato as head (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Poland forward Grzegorz Lato was voted president of the Polish FA (PZPN) on Thursday in an election called to avoid FIFA sanctions and the potential loss of the country's right to co-host Euro
Inter chief Moratti endorses Mourinho discipline (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Internazionale president Massimo Moratti has backed coach Jose Mourinho's approach to discipline after he left strikers Adriano and Julio Cruz out of Wednesday's game with Fiorentina.
Hildebrand holds exit talks (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Timo Hildebrand has held talks with the Valencia management with a view to ending his Mestalla nightmare.
Ligue 1: Lyon still struggling despite top spot (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Seven-times French champions Olympique Lyon top the Ligue 1 table but they are still struggling to find the right balance before hosting Le Mans on Sunday.
La Liga: Malaga face stern Barcelona test (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
After a terrible start to the Primera Liga season, four straight victories have propelled promoted Malaga to sixth in the standings, seven points behind leaders Valencia.
Ranieri on Juve's revival (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri is not ready to declare his club's crisis over despite their third consecutive win on Wednesday night.
Berlin boss Hoeness plays down Pantelic row (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hertha Berlin general manager Dieter Hoeness insists dressing room morale remains "intact" despite criticism from striker Marko Pantelic.
Calderon dismisses jibe from "old man" Ferguson (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has laughed off Sir Alex Ferguson's latest criticism of the Spanish club's transfer policy.
Copa Del Rey: Villarreal embarrassed by thrashing (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Villarreal's president said on Thursday he was embarrassed by his side's 5-0 humbling at third-tier side Poli Ejido in the first leg of their Spanish Copa Del Rey last-32 tie on Wednesday.
Bundesliga: Ribery the key for resurgent Bayern (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich have yet to hit anything like top form this season but with Franck Ribery back fit and scoring goals extending their revival at home to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday should pose few prob
Serie A: Inter held, Roma game abandoned (Oct 30, 2008 04:49 GMT)
Champions Inter Milan recorded their second goalless draw in a row at Fiorentina on Wednesday to leave Udinese and Napoli clear at the top of Serie A.
King's Cup: Villarreal and Sevilla suffer shocks (Oct 30, 2008 04:48 GMT)
Spanish Primera Liga frontrunners Villarreal and Sevilla suffered shock defeats at third-tier sides Poli Ejido and Ponferradina in the first legs of their King's Cup last-32 ties on Wednesday.
Bundesliga: Ribery stars but Hoffenheim go top (Oct 30, 2008 04:22 GMT)
Franck Ribery struck again to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 comeback win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday while Hoffenheim returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory at VfL Bochum.
Real players come to the defence of Ramos (Oct 30, 2008 03:55 GMT)
Real Madrid stars Gabriel Heinze and Wesley Sneijder have defended team-mate Sergio Ramos following the Spain defender's scathing attack on the club.
Ligue 1: Benzema strikes as Lyon beat Sochaux (Oct 30, 2008 03:48 GMT)
A powerful, long-range shot by Ligue 1 leading scorer Karim Benzema helped Olympique Lyon to get a 2-0 win at bottom club Sochaux on Wednesday.
Spalletti has no intention of quitting Roma (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Luciano Spalletti has maintained he has no intention of stepping down as Roma coach despite his team's dismal start to the campaign.
Raynor: Adriano axed by Mourinho (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor explains why troubled Inter striker Adriano is in Mourinho's bad books.
Spanish Cup: Krkic gives weakened Barca win (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Teenage striker Bojan Krkic gave a second-string Barcelona side a 1-0 victory over third-tier Benidorm in a King's Cup last-32, first-leg match on Tuesday.
Championship: Wolves back on top, QPR hold on (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored twice to move Wolves one point clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 2-1 win over Swansea at Molineux.
CIS Cup: Rangers, Falkirk through to semis (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kris Boyd continued his goalscoring exploits against Hamilton when he fired Rangers into the last four of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
Eredivisie: Eindhoven and AZ seal away wins (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven bounced back from their weekend defeat against Roda JC to see off ADO Den Haag.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen move top with Bremen win (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen struck twice in the last 20 minutes to beat struggling Werder Bremen 2-0 on Tuesday and move back on top of the Bundesliga, at least for 24 hours.
Inter's Mourinho drops Adriano for indiscipline (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano has been left out of the squad for Wednesday's Serie A game at Fiorentina after media reports said he had been sent home for showing up late for training.
Gilardino handed two-match ban for cheating (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has been banned for two matches for scoring a goal with his arm in Sunday's 3-1 win at Palermo, the Italian league said on Monday.
Maldini backs Beckham's motives for joining Milan (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has defended David Beckham's motivations for wanting to join the Rossoneri in the winter transfer window.
Bouwes: Big three continue to suffer (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes adds the Dutch view on the manager/technical director debate.
Milan's Maldini adds voice to Beckham loan debate (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has defended David Beckham's motivations for wanting to join the Rossoneri in the winter transfer window.
Barca's Krkic looking for revenge in King's Cup (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Teenage striker Bojan Krkic will return to familiar territory for the first leg of Barcelona's King's Cup match at Benidorm on Tuesday.
Polish authorities freeze FA accounts in tax row (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Poland's tax office on Monday froze the bank accounts of the Polish Football Association (PZPN) due to unpaid taxes.
Ronaldo lifts FifPro award (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FifPro World Footballer of the Year.
Hoffenheim's Rangnick plays down title talk (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick has dismissed talk of a title challenge and instead claimed he is simply pleased his table-topping side have proved they have the quality to avoid relegation.
Zamparini calls for Gilardino punishment over goal (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini wants Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino to be punished for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ibrahimovic denies suggestions over contract (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has denied suggestions he signed a contract extension with Internazionale last week.
Inter, Roma seek quick fix for growing problems (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Unhappy coaches Jose Mourinho and Luciano Spalletti will make changes for Wednesday's Serie A matches after Inter Milan's poor home form continued at the weekend and AS Roma suffered another crushing
Problems pile up for Marseille after first loss (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille had been hoping to visit lowly Nantes as Ligue 1 leaders on Wednesday (1800 GMT) but instead head there with plenty of worries.
Ball: Barcelona start dreaming again (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball on free-scoring Barcelona's revival as they begin to strut their stuff.
Werder gear up for make or break games (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The results have yet to come, but Werder Bremen believe their form is returning just in time for Tuesday's clash with second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, the first of three home games that could define th
Ronaldo heads queue in FifPro team of the year (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Prospective world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo is one of five Premier League players in the FifPro team of the year announced on Monday.
Becks: AC move about more than England career (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has denied his motivation for a loan move to AC Milan in the new year is purely about boosting his prospects for England call-ups.
Ligue 1: PSG thrash arch-rivals Marseille (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille missed the chance to capture the lead in Ligue 1 when they lost 4-2 at home to arch-rivals Paris St Germain in a lively Ligue 1 game on Sunday.
La Liga: Atletico and Villarreal share eight goals (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Valencia returned to the top of the Primera Liga after David Villa grabbed an equaliser to draw 1-1 at lowly Receativo Huelva on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Hoffenheim humble Hamburg to go top (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim maintained their glorious start to life in the Bundesliga when they reclaimed top spot with a ruthless 3-0 win at home to Hamburg SV on Sunday.
Serie A: Di Natale brace as Udinese beat Roma (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Last season's runners-up AS Roma slumped to their fifth defeat of the Serie A season when they lost 3-1 at new leaders Udinese on Sunday.
La Liga: Barca go top after rout of Almeria (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Struggling Osasuna were still seeking their first win this season after losing 2-0 at home to Real Betis in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Stuttering Lyon's sterile stalemate (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon extended a poor run of form in Ligue 1 with a dismal 0-0 draw at Auxerre on Saturday.
Serie A: Red-hot Amauri seals Juventus win (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Amauri bagged his third goal in a week to give Juventus a 1-0 win over Torino in a hotly-contested Turin derby in Serie A on Saturday.
Pato: ''We are very united'' (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet.it caught up with AC Milan's exciting Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato.
SPL: Celtic come from behind to down Hibernian (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic let slip a two-goal lead against Hibernian at Parkhead but recovered to keep their place at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Bundesliga: Ribery nets in Bayern's breathless win (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Franck Ribery scored his first Bundesliga goal since returning from injury to help Bayern Munich recover from 2-0 down and claim a breathless 4-2 win at home to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Ancelotti would like to sign Beckham permanently (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Loan target David Beckham would be welcome at AC Milan permanently, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Ronaldo's agent holds talks with PSG (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain are in talks with Ronaldo's agent with a view to bringing the Brazilian to the Ligue 1 club.
Aguirre gets Atletico vote of confidence (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has backed coach Javier Aguirre, who has been under fire in the local media after three consecutive Primera Liga defeats.
HSV defender Atouba out for ''several months'' (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hamburg defender Timothee Atouba has been ruled out for several months after tearing his Achilles tendon.
Real: Ronaldo pursuit over ''forever'' (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon insisted today his club's pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo is officially over.
Milan stars would welcome Beckham (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan strikers Andriy Shevchenko and Filippo Inzaghi have welcomed the news that David Beckham is poised to join the club.
Fergie backing for Becks' move (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is not surprised David Beckham could be on his way back to Europe.
Ronaldo backs himself for award haul (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo backed himself to win the 2008 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards after inspiring Manchester United to the Champions League and Premier League double last season.
SFA defend Boruc fine over Rangers gesture (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association insist they were being consistent by fining Artur Boruc a paltry £500 for the one-fingered gesture he made to Rangers supporters in the last Old Firm derby.
Holyman: Bocanegra keeps plugging away (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ian Holyman talks to American defender Carlos Bocanegra as he adapts to French football.
Boruc fined for gestures in Old Firm game (Oct 23, 2008 21:42 GMT)
Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc today escaped with a £500 fine and a severe reprimand over gestures he made to Rangers fans during the last Old Firm derby.
Rioch sacked as manager of Aalborg (Oct 23, 2008 21:37 GMT)
Aalborg have parted company with coach Bruce Rioch with immediate effect, the club announced on Thursday.
Eredivisie: Verbeek ready for Heerenveen (Oct 23, 2008 19:46 GMT)
Feyenoord coach Gertjan Verbeek has called on his struggling team to battle through their current injury crisis.
Bulgarian Pavlov gets two-year ban for doping (Oct 23, 2008 18:01 GMT)
Lokomotiv Sofia midfielder Nikolay Pavlov has been banned for two years by European soccer's governing body UEFA after he failed a drugs test, the club said on Thursday.
La Liga: Emery heals rifts to inspire Valencia (Oct 23, 2008 18:00 GMT)
Valencia have been transformed from a strife-ridden side that flirted with relegation last season to the early Primera Liga leaders thanks to new coach Unai Emery's ability to unite the dressing room.
Serie A: Juve hope Camoranesi returns for derby (Oct 23, 2008 17:56 GMT)
Injury-hit Juventus are hoping Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi can recover from a leg muscle problem to help them build on their Champions League win over Real Madrid in Saturday's derby against Tor
MLS insist Beckham move will only be short term (Oct 23, 2008 15:38 GMT)
Major League Soccer have insisted David Beckham will be back with LA Galaxy ahead of the new season next April, meaning the player's loan move to AC Milan will only be short-term.
Ligue 1: Marseille coach to concentrate on league (Oct 23, 2008 15:31 GMT)
Olympique Marseille, facing an early Champions League exit, will look for a measure of consolation when they welcome arch-rivals Paris St Germain to the Stade Velodrome in Ligue 1 on Sunday (2000).
Bundesliga: Bayern face threat from familiar foe (Oct 23, 2008 15:26 GMT)
Bayern Munich's recovery is unlikely to survive the visit of a familiar foe on Saturday unless they heed the words of captain Mark van Bommel.
Toure brothers not to be re-united at Arsenal (Oct 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has dismissed claims he is keen to leave the Nou Camp and insists he is happy at the Catalan club despite being linked with a move to Arsenal.
AaB Aalborg sack coach Bruce Rioch (Oct 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Danish champions AaB Aalborg sacked coach Bruce Rioch on Thursday following the team's poor results in the domestic league this season.
Polish FA chief charged with financial irregularities (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Polish Football Association (PZPN) secretary general Zbigniew Krecina was charged with mismanagement of funds on Wednesday, state news agency PAP quoted prosecutors as saying.
Udinese boss hails Ramos as "the perfect coach" (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Udinese boss Pasquale Marino has described Juande Ramos as the "perfect'' coach - but admits the pressure will be on the Spaniard to deliver a result against his side in the UEFA Cup.
Tangerine tributes pour in at Thompson's funeral (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Eddie Thompson was hailed as the "most passionate man in football'' today as Dundee United manager Craig Levein led the farewell tributes to his chairman.
Villa's Laursen backs Becks' AC Milan switch (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen believes his former club AC Milan and David Beckham would be "ideally suited for each other'' after the Italians revealed they hope to sign the England midfielder on
Security upped for Villa Ajax after coin incident (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa and police are stepping up security for tomorrow's UEFA Cup clash with Ajax after the attack on referee's assistant Phil Sharp during Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Villa Park
Beckham set for AC Milan loan move (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have confirmed they are trying to sign David Beckham on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Milan deny swap deal for Roma defender Mexes (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have denied reports they are in talks with AS Roma with a view to signing France defender Philippe Mexes.
Lippi backs Barcelona's Messi for Ballon d'Or (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy coach Marcello Lippi says Barcelona's Lionel Messi would be a worthy winner of the Ballon d'Or.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: Bundesliga revels in goal-fest (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Forget Oktoberfest, it's a goal-fest in the Bundesliga, reports a bemused Uli Hesse Lichtenberger
€100million Nice stadium to be finished by 2013 (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nice have announced that building work will start in 2011 on a new 40,000-seater stadium which will cost an estimated €100 million.
UEFA Cup: Reeling Spurs face tough group opener (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A tough UEFA Cup assignment at in-form Serie A outfit Udinese on Thursday offers no let up for crisis-club Tottenham Hotspur and their beleaguered coach Juande Ramos.
Another Euro2012 arena faces uncertainty (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Authorities in Ukraine's western city of Lviv are looking for new builders after an Austrian firm pulled out of constructing a stadium for the Euro 2012 finals, an official said on Monday.
Fred wants Lyon exit after being jeered (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Lyon striker Fred is considering his future at the club after finding himself on the receiving end of jeers and taunts by Les Gones fans in recent matches.
Torino coach granted vote of confidence (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Torino president Urbano Cairo has given coach Giovanni de Biasi a vote of confidence despite his team´s poor results.
Ancelotti dismisses link with Zenit move (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed any suggestion he could become the next coach of Zenit St Petersburg.
Phil Ball: Stitching up the mattress-makers (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atlético Madrid's derby defeat caps a catastrophic week at the Calderon, says Phil Ball.
Bundesliga: Hamburg held at home to Schalke (Oct 20, 2008 01:16 GMT)
Hamburg SV edged back top of the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw at home to Schalke 04 on Sunday, but the result will have cheered struggling champions Bayern Munich more than anyone.
Ligue 1: Marseille win to close in on leaders Lyon (Oct 20, 2008 01:15 GMT)
Olympique Marseille moved just one point behind Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon with a 3-1 win at struggling Valenciennes on Sunday.
NEC take derby spoils as Feyenoord lose again (Oct 20, 2008 00:26 GMT)
NEC Nijmegen poured misery on winless neighbours Vitesse Arnhem by coming from behind for a 3-1 derby victory on Sunday.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic double as Inter thrash Roma (Oct 20, 2008 00:23 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a brace as champions Inter Milan thrashed struggling AS Roma 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to move two points clear at the top of Serie A.
Premier League XI on shortlist for Ballon d'Or (Oct 19, 2008 22:15 GMT)
England internationals Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are among 11 Premier League players shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or.
Barca's Sylvinho interested in move to Celtic (Oct 19, 2008 19:38 GMT)
Barcelona left-back Sylvinho admits he would be interested in a move to Celtic, paving the way for a January swoop by the Scottish champions.
Frankfurt stand by under pressure Funkel (Oct 19, 2008 19:29 GMT)
Eintracht Frankfurt will keep the faith with coach Friedhelm Funkel despite extending their winless start to the Bundesliga season to seven games.
"Lucky" Bayern getting season back on track (Oct 19, 2008 19:27 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness admitted his side were lucky to beat Karlsruhe on Saturday, but welcomed a result which may signal a change in fortunes.
Last-gasp Liege claim points against Mons (Oct 19, 2008 19:22 GMT)
Standard Liege had to rely on a last-minute Axel Witsel penalty to secure a 2-1 win against 10-man Mons and open a three-point lead over Anderlecht, who play on Sunday, at the top.
La Liga: Valencia clear at the top as Villa shines (Oct 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Villa made it eight goals from seven games with a brace in Valencia's 4-0 hammering of promoted Numancia, that put them clear at the top of the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Corluka hospitalised following Gomes collision (Oct 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Vedran Corluka was taken to hospital after suffering a blow to the head during Tottenham's match at Stoke.
Capdevila delighted to get new Villarreal contract (Oct 18, 2008 21:00 GMT)
Villarreal defender Joan Capdevila admits he jumped at the chance to sign a new contract with the club on Friday.
Meyer in line to become new 'Gladbach coach (Oct 18, 2008 20:59 GMT)
Hans Meyer will return for a second spell in charge of Borussia Moenchengladbach following the dismissal of Jos Luhukay two weeks ago, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.
Betis lose winger Gonzalez for three months (Oct 18, 2008 20:45 GMT)
Real Betis winger Mark Gonzalez will be out of action for more than three months after being injured on international duty.
Serie A: Napoli go top after downing Juventus (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Napoli moved top of Serie A on Saturday after a late Ezequiel Lavezzi goal secured a 2-1 come-from-behind home win over Juventus.
La Liga: Late pen hands Real dramatic derby win (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gonzalo Higuain's last-gasp penalty broke Atletico Madrid hearts as Real continued their impressive unbeaten streak at the Vicente Calderon with all three points from a fiery derby.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff masterclass downs Toulouse (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff showed his class to help Girondins Bordeaux beat surprise package Toulouse 2-1 and climb to second in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Celtic face injury crisis ahead of Old Trafford visit (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic are facing the prospect of going into Tuesday's Champions League Battle of Britain tie against Manchester United with a drastically depleted squad.
Serie A: Gilardino brace sinks ten man Reggina (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Substitute Alberto Gilardino scored two late goals as Fiorentina beat 10-man Reggina 3-0 at home on Saturday to notch up their third consecutive Serie A win.
Bundesliga: Klose earns boss Klinsmann a reprieve (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Miroslav Klose struck four minutes from time to give Bayern Munich a much-needed 1-0 win at Karlsruhe on Saturday while promoted Hoffenheim took over at the top with a cracking 5-2 victory at Hanover
Giovinco extends deal with Juventus until 2013 (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sebastian Giovinco has signed a two-year contract extension at Juventus which will keep him at the Turin giants until June 2013.
'Real Madrid want Tevez' (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are planning a double swoop on Manchester United's strike force, having set their sights on Old Trafford frontman Carlos Tevez, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, claims The Daily Mirror
Stopping over booed anthem "absurd" (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Stopping soccer international matches because a national anthem is booed would be absurd, UEFA president Michel Platini was quoted as saying on Friday.
Bordeaux keen to sign Gourcuff from Milan (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bordeaux appear ready to exercise the option of signing France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff from AC Milan on a permanent basis.
French strike called off after agreement is reached (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Industrial action by players, coaches and referees in France's top two leagues has been averted after concessions were made by the warring factions in the dispute.
Ukraine suffer stadium setback for Euro 2012 (Oct 17, 2008 00:37 GMT)
Ukraine's preparations for co-hosting Euro 2012 have suffered another setback after Austrian construction company Alpine BAU pulled out of a proposed revamp of the Ukraina Stadium in Lviv.
Roma seek Totti boost for Inter visit (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Struggling AS Roma hope talismanic captain Francesco Totti can help them rediscover last season's sparkling form for Sunday's visit of Serie A champions Inter Milan (1830 GMT).
Klinsmann hopes Schalke can do a favour (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann needs a favour from arch-rivals Schalke 04, as well as a whole new attitude from his own players, if he is to make any progress with his stated revival plan this
Juninho urges Lyon response to Rennes loss (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon can lose once but doing it twice is out of the question, said captain Juninho.
Real wary of Atletico backlash in derby (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid have had a tumultuous few days after a 6-1 humbling in Barcelona, and recent news of a two-match stadium ban in the Champions League.
Halt France matches if anthem is booed say Govt. (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
France matches must be stopped if the national anthem is booed, sports minister Roselyne Bachelot told the French Football Federation (FFF) on Wednesday.
Torino skipper Rosina dismisses England link (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Torino captain Alessandro Rosina has brushed aside rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League.
Dundee Utd mourn passing of chairman Thompson (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dundee United today paid tribute to the bravery of Eddie Thompson after the club chairman lost his battle with cancer.
Barcelona to bid for Miami MLS franchise (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Spanish football giants Barcelona are to launch a bid to become co-owners of a US Major League Soccer franchise in partnership with Bolivian entrepreneur, Marcelo Claure.
England U21 team qualify (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder James Milner believes England can now go on to win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after qualifying for the finals.
Q&A with Arjen Robben (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Soccernet Q&A with Real Madrid and Holland winger Arjen Robben.
Carter: Fenerbahce set for a fall (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on the dramatic change in fortunes at struggling Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Mexes ban for Roma, Vieira boost for Inter (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roma defender Philippe Mexes has been banned for three games by the Italian football league for insulting the match official in a Serie A game at Siena.
Sacked Ziganda 'sad' to leave Osasuna (Oct 13, 2008 19:25 GMT)
Jose Angel Ziganda admits he left ''surprised'' and ''sad'' after being sacked as coach of Osasuna on Monday, along with assistant Andoni Goikoetxea.
Cannavaro plays down link (Oct 13, 2008 16:51 GMT)
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has pledged his future to Real Madrid despite reports linking him with a return to hometown club Napoli.
Hamburg's injured De Jong facing month out (Oct 13, 2008 15:41 GMT)
Nigel de Jong has been ruled out for up to a month after tearing knee ligaments while on international duty.
Russian FA to probe match fixing allegations (Oct 13, 2008 15:41 GMT)
The Russian FA is to investigate match-fixing allegations made by the coach of third division FK Volochanin, it said on Monday.
Platini "pleased" with extra linesmen trials (Oct 13, 2008 15:41 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini was impressed with the first official trials deploying additional linesmen, his special adviser William Gaillard told Reuters on Monday.
No investigation into Zenit-Bayern fix (Oct 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bavarian State Prosecutors will not open an investigation into allegations last year's UEFA Cup semi-final between Zenit St Petersburg and Bayern Munich was fixed.
Henry calls for an end to Man City speculation (Oct 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has called for the speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City to stop.
Hleb begs Fabregas to join him at Barcelona (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb admits he has been trying to persuade former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.
Worthington cool over more refs (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has indicated he would prefer to see goal-line technology introduced rather than two extra linesmen being employed.
Modest Portugalete draw Copa holders Valencia (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Portugalete of the Spanish Tercera division (fourth tier) were pitched against holders and Primera Liga leaders Valencia in the draw for the last 32 of the Copa del Rey on Friday.
Platini to watch five official experiment (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini is to watch a trial match featuring four assistant referees in Slovenia on Friday.
Players' letter denies Roma dressing room split (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roma have vehemently denied reports of a division in the dressing room by sending an open letter signed by their players.
De Graafschap hand trial to MLS defender Mantilla (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian defender Mathias Mantilla has been handed a trial at De Graafschap.
Hannover keeper Enke set for broken hand op (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Germany and Hannover goalkeeper Robert Enke was set for an operation on Friday after breaking his left hand while on international duty.
Ronaldo ponders PSG and City move (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian forward Ronaldo, who is battling to regain full fitness, has received an offer to join Paris Saint-Germain but has also not ruled out a future partnership with Robinho at Manchester City.
PSG rubbish rumours over Deschamps arrival (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain have denied reports former France captain Didier Deschamps is set to replace Paul Le Guen as the club's coach.
Bierhoff fears financial backlash on Bundesliga (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Germany national team general manager Oliver Bierhoff fears the Bundesliga is in danger of losing several important sources of income due to the instability of the global economy.
Ranieri brushes off split speculation (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has brushed aside rumours of a division in his dressing room.
Alonso branded ''too slow'' for Juve (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed he pulled out of a move for Xabi Alonso this summer because he felt the Liverpool midfielder was "too slow".
Defender Cannavaro keen on return to Napoli (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro has refused to rule out the possibility of joining Napoli next summer.
Serie B strike off after Serie A pay up (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Struggling clubs in Italy's second division agreed to a 65-million euro ($89 million) handout from Serie A on Wednesday after fears they would call a strike if they did not receive the money they need
Sensi family deny reports of Roma sale (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The owners of Italian Serie A giants AS Roma have denied reports that they will be forced to sell due to mounting pressure on the club's debts, believed to be in the region of Euros420 million.
Embattled Ranieri receives Juventus backing (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Embattled Juventus manager has Claudio Ranieri has been handed what amounts to a vote of confidence from club administrator Jean-Claude Blanc despite the recent poor run of form.
Espanyol fined 3,000 euros for crowd trouble (Oct 8, 2008 03:07 GMT)
Espanyol has been fined 3,000 euros ($4,076) by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Tuesday for the crowd trouble that marred last month's city derby against Barcelona.
Ancelotti fears Portsmouth and Wolfsburg (Oct 8, 2008 00:19 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti expects his team to top UEFA Cup Group E but admits Portsmouth and Wolfsburg will prove the biggest challenge for his players.
Rioch shown Aalborg door at end of year (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Bolton and Arsenal boss Bruce Rioch will leave Danish champions AaB Aalborg when his contract runs out at the end of the year.
Serie A to break away from rest of league (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy's top flight Serie A could breakaway from the second division Serie B and form a Super League.
Vote of confidence for under-fire Spalletti (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roma president Rosella Sensi has come out in defence of coach Luciano Spalletti and vowed to show the door to anyone at the club who openly criticises the under-fire tactician.
Klinsmann gets Rummenigge backing (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists the club will not sack Jurgen Klinsmann despite their desperately poor start to the season.
Ex-Red Fortune favours the Brescia (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune is close to joining Serie B outfit Brescia.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: The struggle for shirt sponsorship (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger rewinds the clock to the start of shirt sponsorship in Germany.
UEFA Cup Draw (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup group stage details.
Van Basten furious after Ajax hammering (Oct 6, 2008 21:48 GMT)
Ajax coach Marco van Basten has launched a scathing attack on his players following the "humiliating" defeat to Heerenveen.
Aragones defiant after another defeat (Oct 6, 2008 21:45 GMT)
Luis Aragones insists he has no intention of stepping down as Fenerbahce coach in the wake of Sunday's 4-1 home drubbing to Kayserispor.
Ziege only caretaker for Monchengladbach (Oct 6, 2008 21:43 GMT)
Borussia Monchengladbach's caretaker coach Christian Ziege will not be given the position on a full-time basis, according to club president Rolf Konigs.
Referee admits mistake for Dortmund goal (Oct 6, 2008 16:59 GMT)
Referee Wolfgang Stark admitted he made an error by ruling out a valid goal by Borussia Dortmund's Robert Kovac on Sunday.
Milan coach Ancelotti happy with Cagliari draw (Oct 6, 2008 16:57 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti was quick to defend his team's performance following the disappointing draw at Cagliari on Sunday.
Bayern no longer respected, says Beckenbauer (Oct 6, 2008 16:56 GMT)
Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer believes other Bundesliga clubs have "lost all respect" for his side.
Lyon coach Puel praises impressive Rennes (Oct 6, 2008 16:53 GMT)
Lyon coach Claude Puel admitted his side "got what we deserved" after they were beaten 3-0 by Rennes on Sunday.
Juve hand backing to under pressure Ranieri (Oct 6, 2008 16:48 GMT)
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has given coach Claudio Ranieri a vote of confidence despite his team failing to win in their last four games.
Madrid coach Schuster braced for Robben blow (Oct 6, 2008 16:46 GMT)
Real Madrid are sweating on the injury news for winger Arjen Robben after he broke down during Sunday's league draw with Espanyol.
Deal does not guarantee Poland Euro 2012 (Oct 6, 2008 15:33 GMT)
Poland are not yet assured of co-hosting Euro 2012 despite avoiding immediate FIFA sanctions over the suspension of their football association.
Alves stunner helps Porto sink Sporting Lisbon (Oct 6, 2008 15:30 GMT)
A freekick from defender Bruno Alves gave Porto a 2-1 win at Sporting and sent them top of the Portuguese Premier League on Sunday.
Olympiakos go clear with AEK Athens win (Oct 6, 2008 15:27 GMT)
Olympiakos scored twice in three second-half minutes to beat AEK Athens 2-0 on Sunday and move two points clear at the top of the Greek Super League.
Liege back down to earth with Brugge thumping (Oct 6, 2008 15:25 GMT)
Standard Liege suffered a reality check after their midweek UEFA Cup heroics as they were thrashed 4-1 at Cercle Brugge.
Further arrest made over Lennon assault (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A second man was arrested on Monday in connection with an alleged assault on former Celtic captain Neil Lennon.
Richardson: Russians dismayed by Zenit fixing claims (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Egan Richardson gauges Russian reaction to fixing claims about Zenit's UEFA Cup win.
Phil Ball: Managerial magic and its effects (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball on the galvanising of Valencia by young boss Unai Emery.
La Liga: Fernandes helps Valencia regain top spot (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A second-half goal from Manuel Fernandes gave Valencia a 1-0 victory at Real Valladolid and saw them regain top spot in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Eredivisie: Gronigen demolish Den Haag to go top (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FC Groningen swept aside ADO Den Haag 3-0 today to reclaim their place at the top of the Eredivisie in convincing fashion.
Bundesliga: Petric header seals Hamburg win (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win away to Energie Cottbus to move three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday and turn the screw on struggling champions Bayern Munich.
Ligue 1: Pagis hat-trick helps Rennes down Lyon (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mickael Pagis scored a hat-trick as Stade Rennes handed Olympique Lyon their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season with a 3-0 thrashing of the seven-times champions on Sunday.
Serie A: Roma and Juve lose after dismissals (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nine-man AS Roma suffered their third defeat of the still-young Serie A season on Sunday when they went down 1-0 at Siena while Juventus also remain off the pace following a 2-1 home defeat by Palermo
Atletico coach ''responsible'' for Barca annihilation (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre placed the responsibility for his side's embarrassing ''annihilation'' by Barcelona on his own shoulders while opposite number Pep Guardiola retained a note of cau
Papac set for a new Rangers deal (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rangers defender Sasa Papac is poised to sign a new two-year contract extension.
Novo reveals Celtic fans' hate campaign (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rangers striker Nacho Novo has revealed the extent to which he has become a hate-figure for Celtic supporters.
FIFA and Poland in suspension stand-off (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A stand-off continued on Sunday between FIFA and the Polish government ahead of a deadline to reinstate the country's FA or risk suspension from all soccer competitions and lose the right to co-host E
Ligue 1: Niang gets Marseille back to winning ways (Oct 5, 2008 03:59 GMT)
Olympique Marseille ended a five-week spell without a win when Senegal striker Mamadou Niang's header clinched a 2-1 victory over Caen in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic magic helps Inter to victory (Oct 5, 2008 02:31 GMT)
A fabulous backheel from Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped Inter Milan to a 2-1 home win over Bologna on Saturday and put the Serie A champions back on track after an awkward week.
Strachan "satisfied" with win despite injury worry (Oct 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits his side's comprehensive 4-0 win over Hamilton at Parkhead was spoiled only by the first-minute injury to striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Bundesliga: Bochum hold Bayern held to 3-3 draw (Oct 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich's Bundesliga woes continued on Saturday when they blew a two-goal lead in a 3-3 home draw with VfL Bochum while promoted Hoffenheim took over at the top.
Genoa's Luigi Ferraris stadium up for auction (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Genoa's Luigi Ferraris stadium will be put up for sale because of its increasing running costs, the company which runs the facility have announced.
City boss Hughes ready for tougher tests ahead (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes the UEFA Cup will get much tougher in the weeks ahead when the group stages begin.
Pompey head to the beach after Guimaraes win (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp's reward for his Portsmouth team after their dramatic UEFA Cup triumph over Guimaraes was to let them have a few extra hours in Portugal - training on the beach.
O'Neill delighted at Villa's UEFA Cup success (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is satisfied Aston Villa have taken a step in the right direction, after clinching a place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup.
Liverpool's Agger a 'target for Real Madrid' (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is a target for Real Madrid after the Spanish champions confirmed they are interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu in the January transfer window.
UEFA Cup: Depor survive Brann penalty scare (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Deportivo la Coruna overturned a 2-0 defeat in Norway to see off Brann, but they needed penalties to do so after also winning the home leg 2-0.
Jagielka: First leg display to blame for Toffees exit (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka turned his focus to improving the team's domestic form as their European campaign came to an abrupt halt tonight in Belgium.
Romania corruption probe implicates Popescu (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Several prominent Romanian club officials and player agents have been indicted on charges of tax evasion and fraud over foreign transfers, the country's anti-corruption prosecutors said on Thursday.
Lyon chief to quit over stadium row? (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jean-Michel Aulas has threatened to quit as Lyon president if building work on the club's proposed new stadium does not begin in 2010.
Zarate gets top billing for leaders Lazio (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mauro Zarate gets another chance to outshine Serie A's top names when surprise leaders Lazio entertain Lecce on Saturday.
Ribery back to rescue struggling Bayern? (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich will have Franck Ribery back for a first Bundesliga start of the season against Bochum on Saturday but unless Luca Toni can suddenly sharpen up even the return of the Frenchman may not b
Challengers left stranded in Lyon's wake (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon's rivals are already sporting an air of weary resignation after the seven-times champions made their best start to the season since their Ligue 1 title glut started.
Ramos hopes UEFA Cup can be salvation (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juande Ramos is certain Tottenham will revive their season with UEFA Cup victory against Wisla Krakow and that critics will be soon be calling him "king" again.
Zenit deny UEFA Cup semi-final fixing claim (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rangers' UEFA Cup final conquerors Zenit St Petersburg have angrily denied match-fixing allegations made in the Spanish media, regarding their last-four win over Bayern Munich.
Authorities to probe Zenit UEFA Cup "fix" claims (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A Spanish judge has sent German authorities recordings that allege Russian mafia figures tried to fix last season's UEFA Cup semi-final between Bayern Munich and Zenit St Petersburg, judicial sources
FIFA hand Polish government FA ultimatum (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Polish government must reinstate the country's football association by Oct. 6 or risk being suspended from World Cup qualifiers, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.
Sweden centurion Alexandersson quits football (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Sheffield Wednesday, Everton and West Ham midfielder Niclas Alexandersson has announced plans to retire at the end of the season.
Inter say Jose was joking about his salary (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Internazionale have denied that coach Jose Mourinho is being paid 11million euros a year.
Bordeaux: Blanc not being lined up by Bleus (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has again laughed off any suggestions that Les Girondins coach Laurent Blanc is being lined up to replace Raymond Domenech as France boss.
Scotland ready to be saviours of Euro 2012 (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association are eager to step into the breach if Poland and Ukraine are stripped of the 2012 European Championship finals.
Raynor: Goal drought puts Ranieri under pressure (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus' goal drought has put defensively-minded Ranieri under pressure, says Dominic Raynor.
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Another second chance for Champs League losers (Oct 31, 2008 22:28 GMT)
Losing teams in the second qualifying round of next season's Champions League will get another chance to prolong their European life, dropping into the newly-formed Europa League.
No go for Novo's dream of being Scottish (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Scottish FA Chief Exec Gordon Smith has crushed Nacho Novo's hopes of appearing for his adopted country.
De la Red having tests after horror collapse (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Ruben de la Red was released from hospital and flew back to the capital on Friday, after collapsing during his side's 3-2 defeat away to Real Union in the King's Cup.
Fresh attack on Podolski from Hoeness (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has had to listen to further criticism from his own club after general manager Uli Hoeness belittled his achievements for the national team.
Jose drops tardy Adriano once again (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano has been left out of Inter Milan's squad for a second consecutive Serie A game after angering coach Jose Mourinho with indiscipline.
PSG: No loan move for Gunners keeper (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain have denied reports they want to bring in Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski on loan.
Little chance of permanent Becks deal - Milan (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says that the chances of David Beckham remaining at the San Siro beyond the end of his loan from LA Galaxy are non-existent saying that any moves to make the d
Siena to offer Ronaldo pay-as-you play? (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Serie A strugglers Siena would be prepared to give legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo a pay-per-goal contract.
Beckham's Milan loan delights Capello (Oct 31, 2008 07:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello believes David Beckham's move to AC Milan will prove a great deal all round.
Real Madrid's De la Red collapses during match (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Ruben de la Red will remain in hospital overnight after passing out during his side's 3-2 King's Cup first leg defeat, the club said on Thursday.
Real Madrid humiliated in King's Cup (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Spanish league champions Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 away by Segunda B (third tier) Real Union Irun in the first leg of their King's Cup last-32 tie on Thursday.
"Poland could host Euro 2012 with Germany" (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Poland could stage Euro 2012 with Germany if co-hosts Ukraine have problems with preparations, new Polish FA president Grzegorz Lato said on Thursday.
Beckham agrees AC Milan loan deal (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham will join AC Milan on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in January after a deal was sealed with his lawyers and the Serie A club on Thursday.
Polish FA picks ex-international Lato as head (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Poland forward Grzegorz Lato was voted president of the Polish FA (PZPN) on Thursday in an election called to avoid FIFA sanctions and the potential loss of the country's right to co-host Euro
Inter chief Moratti endorses Mourinho discipline (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Internazionale president Massimo Moratti has backed coach Jose Mourinho's approach to discipline after he left strikers Adriano and Julio Cruz out of Wednesday's game with Fiorentina.
Hildebrand holds exit talks (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Timo Hildebrand has held talks with the Valencia management with a view to ending his Mestalla nightmare.
Ligue 1: Lyon still struggling despite top spot (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Seven-times French champions Olympique Lyon top the Ligue 1 table but they are still struggling to find the right balance before hosting Le Mans on Sunday.
La Liga: Malaga face stern Barcelona test (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
After a terrible start to the Primera Liga season, four straight victories have propelled promoted Malaga to sixth in the standings, seven points behind leaders Valencia.
Ranieri on Juve's revival (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri is not ready to declare his club's crisis over despite their third consecutive win on Wednesday night.
Berlin boss Hoeness plays down Pantelic row (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hertha Berlin general manager Dieter Hoeness insists dressing room morale remains "intact" despite criticism from striker Marko Pantelic.
Calderon dismisses jibe from "old man" Ferguson (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has laughed off Sir Alex Ferguson's latest criticism of the Spanish club's transfer policy.
Copa Del Rey: Villarreal embarrassed by thrashing (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Villarreal's president said on Thursday he was embarrassed by his side's 5-0 humbling at third-tier side Poli Ejido in the first leg of their Spanish Copa Del Rey last-32 tie on Wednesday.
Bundesliga: Ribery the key for resurgent Bayern (Oct 30, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich have yet to hit anything like top form this season but with Franck Ribery back fit and scoring goals extending their revival at home to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday should pose few prob
Serie A: Inter held, Roma game abandoned (Oct 30, 2008 04:49 GMT)
Champions Inter Milan recorded their second goalless draw in a row at Fiorentina on Wednesday to leave Udinese and Napoli clear at the top of Serie A.
King's Cup: Villarreal and Sevilla suffer shocks (Oct 30, 2008 04:48 GMT)
Spanish Primera Liga frontrunners Villarreal and Sevilla suffered shock defeats at third-tier sides Poli Ejido and Ponferradina in the first legs of their King's Cup last-32 ties on Wednesday.
Bundesliga: Ribery stars but Hoffenheim go top (Oct 30, 2008 04:22 GMT)
Franck Ribery struck again to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 comeback win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday while Hoffenheim returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory at VfL Bochum.
Real players come to the defence of Ramos (Oct 30, 2008 03:55 GMT)
Real Madrid stars Gabriel Heinze and Wesley Sneijder have defended team-mate Sergio Ramos following the Spain defender's scathing attack on the club.
Ligue 1: Benzema strikes as Lyon beat Sochaux (Oct 30, 2008 03:48 GMT)
A powerful, long-range shot by Ligue 1 leading scorer Karim Benzema helped Olympique Lyon to get a 2-0 win at bottom club Sochaux on Wednesday.
Spalletti has no intention of quitting Roma (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Luciano Spalletti has maintained he has no intention of stepping down as Roma coach despite his team's dismal start to the campaign.
Raynor: Adriano axed by Mourinho (Oct 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor explains why troubled Inter striker Adriano is in Mourinho's bad books.
Spanish Cup: Krkic gives weakened Barca win (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Teenage striker Bojan Krkic gave a second-string Barcelona side a 1-0 victory over third-tier Benidorm in a King's Cup last-32, first-leg match on Tuesday.
Championship: Wolves back on top, QPR hold on (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored twice to move Wolves one point clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 2-1 win over Swansea at Molineux.
CIS Cup: Rangers, Falkirk through to semis (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kris Boyd continued his goalscoring exploits against Hamilton when he fired Rangers into the last four of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
Eredivisie: Eindhoven and AZ seal away wins (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven bounced back from their weekend defeat against Roda JC to see off ADO Den Haag.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen move top with Bremen win (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen struck twice in the last 20 minutes to beat struggling Werder Bremen 2-0 on Tuesday and move back on top of the Bundesliga, at least for 24 hours.
Inter's Mourinho drops Adriano for indiscipline (Oct 28, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Adriano has been left out of the squad for Wednesday's Serie A game at Fiorentina after media reports said he had been sent home for showing up late for training.
Gilardino handed two-match ban for cheating (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino has been banned for two matches for scoring a goal with his arm in Sunday's 3-1 win at Palermo, the Italian league said on Monday.
Maldini backs Beckham's motives for joining Milan (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has defended David Beckham's motivations for wanting to join the Rossoneri in the winter transfer window.
Bouwes: Big three continue to suffer (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes adds the Dutch view on the manager/technical director debate.
Milan's Maldini adds voice to Beckham loan debate (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has defended David Beckham's motivations for wanting to join the Rossoneri in the winter transfer window.
Barca's Krkic looking for revenge in King's Cup (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Teenage striker Bojan Krkic will return to familiar territory for the first leg of Barcelona's King's Cup match at Benidorm on Tuesday.
Polish authorities freeze FA accounts in tax row (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Poland's tax office on Monday froze the bank accounts of the Polish Football Association (PZPN) due to unpaid taxes.
Ronaldo lifts FifPro award (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FifPro World Footballer of the Year.
Hoffenheim's Rangnick plays down title talk (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick has dismissed talk of a title challenge and instead claimed he is simply pleased his table-topping side have proved they have the quality to avoid relegation.
Zamparini calls for Gilardino punishment over goal (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini wants Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino to be punished for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ibrahimovic denies suggestions over contract (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has denied suggestions he signed a contract extension with Internazionale last week.
Inter, Roma seek quick fix for growing problems (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Unhappy coaches Jose Mourinho and Luciano Spalletti will make changes for Wednesday's Serie A matches after Inter Milan's poor home form continued at the weekend and AS Roma suffered another crushing
Problems pile up for Marseille after first loss (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille had been hoping to visit lowly Nantes as Ligue 1 leaders on Wednesday (1800 GMT) but instead head there with plenty of worries.
Ball: Barcelona start dreaming again (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball on free-scoring Barcelona's revival as they begin to strut their stuff.
Werder gear up for make or break games (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The results have yet to come, but Werder Bremen believe their form is returning just in time for Tuesday's clash with second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, the first of three home games that could define th
Ronaldo heads queue in FifPro team of the year (Oct 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Prospective world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo is one of five Premier League players in the FifPro team of the year announced on Monday.
Becks: AC move about more than England career (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Beckham has denied his motivation for a loan move to AC Milan in the new year is purely about boosting his prospects for England call-ups.
Ligue 1: PSG thrash arch-rivals Marseille (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille missed the chance to capture the lead in Ligue 1 when they lost 4-2 at home to arch-rivals Paris St Germain in a lively Ligue 1 game on Sunday.
La Liga: Atletico and Villarreal share eight goals (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Valencia returned to the top of the Primera Liga after David Villa grabbed an equaliser to draw 1-1 at lowly Receativo Huelva on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Hoffenheim humble Hamburg to go top (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hoffenheim maintained their glorious start to life in the Bundesliga when they reclaimed top spot with a ruthless 3-0 win at home to Hamburg SV on Sunday.
Serie A: Di Natale brace as Udinese beat Roma (Oct 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Last season's runners-up AS Roma slumped to their fifth defeat of the Serie A season when they lost 3-1 at new leaders Udinese on Sunday.
La Liga: Barca go top after rout of Almeria (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Struggling Osasuna were still seeking their first win this season after losing 2-0 at home to Real Betis in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Stuttering Lyon's sterile stalemate (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon extended a poor run of form in Ligue 1 with a dismal 0-0 draw at Auxerre on Saturday.
Serie A: Red-hot Amauri seals Juventus win (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Amauri bagged his third goal in a week to give Juventus a 1-0 win over Torino in a hotly-contested Turin derby in Serie A on Saturday.
Pato: ''We are very united'' (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet.it caught up with AC Milan's exciting Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato.
SPL: Celtic come from behind to down Hibernian (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic let slip a two-goal lead against Hibernian at Parkhead but recovered to keep their place at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Bundesliga: Ribery nets in Bayern's breathless win (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Franck Ribery scored his first Bundesliga goal since returning from injury to help Bayern Munich recover from 2-0 down and claim a breathless 4-2 win at home to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Ancelotti would like to sign Beckham permanently (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Loan target David Beckham would be welcome at AC Milan permanently, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Ronaldo's agent holds talks with PSG (Oct 25, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain are in talks with Ronaldo's agent with a view to bringing the Brazilian to the Ligue 1 club.
Aguirre gets Atletico vote of confidence (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has backed coach Javier Aguirre, who has been under fire in the local media after three consecutive Primera Liga defeats.
HSV defender Atouba out for ''several months'' (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hamburg defender Timothee Atouba has been ruled out for several months after tearing his Achilles tendon.
Real: Ronaldo pursuit over ''forever'' (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon insisted today his club's pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo is officially over.
Milan stars would welcome Beckham (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan strikers Andriy Shevchenko and Filippo Inzaghi have welcomed the news that David Beckham is poised to join the club.
Fergie backing for Becks' move (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is not surprised David Beckham could be on his way back to Europe.
Ronaldo backs himself for award haul (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo backed himself to win the 2008 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards after inspiring Manchester United to the Champions League and Premier League double last season.
SFA defend Boruc fine over Rangers gesture (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association insist they were being consistent by fining Artur Boruc a paltry £500 for the one-fingered gesture he made to Rangers supporters in the last Old Firm derby.
Holyman: Bocanegra keeps plugging away (Oct 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Ian Holyman talks to American defender Carlos Bocanegra as he adapts to French football.
Boruc fined for gestures in Old Firm game (Oct 23, 2008 21:42 GMT)
Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc today escaped with a £500 fine and a severe reprimand over gestures he made to Rangers fans during the last Old Firm derby.
Rioch sacked as manager of Aalborg (Oct 23, 2008 21:37 GMT)
Aalborg have parted company with coach Bruce Rioch with immediate effect, the club announced on Thursday.
Eredivisie: Verbeek ready for Heerenveen (Oct 23, 2008 19:46 GMT)
Feyenoord coach Gertjan Verbeek has called on his struggling team to battle through their current injury crisis.
Bulgarian Pavlov gets two-year ban for doping (Oct 23, 2008 18:01 GMT)
Lokomotiv Sofia midfielder Nikolay Pavlov has been banned for two years by European soccer's governing body UEFA after he failed a drugs test, the club said on Thursday.
La Liga: Emery heals rifts to inspire Valencia (Oct 23, 2008 18:00 GMT)
Valencia have been transformed from a strife-ridden side that flirted with relegation last season to the early Primera Liga leaders thanks to new coach Unai Emery's ability to unite the dressing room.
Serie A: Juve hope Camoranesi returns for derby (Oct 23, 2008 17:56 GMT)
Injury-hit Juventus are hoping Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi can recover from a leg muscle problem to help them build on their Champions League win over Real Madrid in Saturday's derby against Tor
MLS insist Beckham move will only be short term (Oct 23, 2008 15:38 GMT)
Major League Soccer have insisted David Beckham will be back with LA Galaxy ahead of the new season next April, meaning the player's loan move to AC Milan will only be short-term.
Ligue 1: Marseille coach to concentrate on league (Oct 23, 2008 15:31 GMT)
Olympique Marseille, facing an early Champions League exit, will look for a measure of consolation when they welcome arch-rivals Paris St Germain to the Stade Velodrome in Ligue 1 on Sunday (2000).
Bundesliga: Bayern face threat from familiar foe (Oct 23, 2008 15:26 GMT)
Bayern Munich's recovery is unlikely to survive the visit of a familiar foe on Saturday unless they heed the words of captain Mark van Bommel.
Toure brothers not to be re-united at Arsenal (Oct 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has dismissed claims he is keen to leave the Nou Camp and insists he is happy at the Catalan club despite being linked with a move to Arsenal.
AaB Aalborg sack coach Bruce Rioch (Oct 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Danish champions AaB Aalborg sacked coach Bruce Rioch on Thursday following the team's poor results in the domestic league this season.
Polish FA chief charged with financial irregularities (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Polish Football Association (PZPN) secretary general Zbigniew Krecina was charged with mismanagement of funds on Wednesday, state news agency PAP quoted prosecutors as saying.
Udinese boss hails Ramos as "the perfect coach" (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Udinese boss Pasquale Marino has described Juande Ramos as the "perfect'' coach - but admits the pressure will be on the Spaniard to deliver a result against his side in the UEFA Cup.
Tangerine tributes pour in at Thompson's funeral (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Eddie Thompson was hailed as the "most passionate man in football'' today as Dundee United manager Craig Levein led the farewell tributes to his chairman.
Villa's Laursen backs Becks' AC Milan switch (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen believes his former club AC Milan and David Beckham would be "ideally suited for each other'' after the Italians revealed they hope to sign the England midfielder on
Security upped for Villa Ajax after coin incident (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Aston Villa and police are stepping up security for tomorrow's UEFA Cup clash with Ajax after the attack on referee's assistant Phil Sharp during Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Villa Park
Beckham set for AC Milan loan move (Oct 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have confirmed they are trying to sign David Beckham on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy.
Milan deny swap deal for Roma defender Mexes (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have denied reports they are in talks with AS Roma with a view to signing France defender Philippe Mexes.
Lippi backs Barcelona's Messi for Ballon d'Or (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy coach Marcello Lippi says Barcelona's Lionel Messi would be a worthy winner of the Ballon d'Or.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: Bundesliga revels in goal-fest (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Forget Oktoberfest, it's a goal-fest in the Bundesliga, reports a bemused Uli Hesse Lichtenberger
€100million Nice stadium to be finished by 2013 (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nice have announced that building work will start in 2011 on a new 40,000-seater stadium which will cost an estimated €100 million.
UEFA Cup: Reeling Spurs face tough group opener (Oct 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A tough UEFA Cup assignment at in-form Serie A outfit Udinese on Thursday offers no let up for crisis-club Tottenham Hotspur and their beleaguered coach Juande Ramos.
Another Euro2012 arena faces uncertainty (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Authorities in Ukraine's western city of Lviv are looking for new builders after an Austrian firm pulled out of constructing a stadium for the Euro 2012 finals, an official said on Monday.
Fred wants Lyon exit after being jeered (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Lyon striker Fred is considering his future at the club after finding himself on the receiving end of jeers and taunts by Les Gones fans in recent matches.
Torino coach granted vote of confidence (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Torino president Urbano Cairo has given coach Giovanni de Biasi a vote of confidence despite his team´s poor results.
Ancelotti dismisses link with Zenit move (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed any suggestion he could become the next coach of Zenit St Petersburg.
Phil Ball: Stitching up the mattress-makers (Oct 20, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atlético Madrid's derby defeat caps a catastrophic week at the Calderon, says Phil Ball.
Bundesliga: Hamburg held at home to Schalke (Oct 20, 2008 01:16 GMT)
Hamburg SV edged back top of the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw at home to Schalke 04 on Sunday, but the result will have cheered struggling champions Bayern Munich more than anyone.
Ligue 1: Marseille win to close in on leaders Lyon (Oct 20, 2008 01:15 GMT)
Olympique Marseille moved just one point behind Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon with a 3-1 win at struggling Valenciennes on Sunday.
NEC take derby spoils as Feyenoord lose again (Oct 20, 2008 00:26 GMT)
NEC Nijmegen poured misery on winless neighbours Vitesse Arnhem by coming from behind for a 3-1 derby victory on Sunday.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic double as Inter thrash Roma (Oct 20, 2008 00:23 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a brace as champions Inter Milan thrashed struggling AS Roma 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday to move two points clear at the top of Serie A.
Premier League XI on shortlist for Ballon d'Or (Oct 19, 2008 22:15 GMT)
England internationals Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are among 11 Premier League players shortlisted for this year's Ballon d'Or.
Barca's Sylvinho interested in move to Celtic (Oct 19, 2008 19:38 GMT)
Barcelona left-back Sylvinho admits he would be interested in a move to Celtic, paving the way for a January swoop by the Scottish champions.
Frankfurt stand by under pressure Funkel (Oct 19, 2008 19:29 GMT)
Eintracht Frankfurt will keep the faith with coach Friedhelm Funkel despite extending their winless start to the Bundesliga season to seven games.
"Lucky" Bayern getting season back on track (Oct 19, 2008 19:27 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness admitted his side were lucky to beat Karlsruhe on Saturday, but welcomed a result which may signal a change in fortunes.
Last-gasp Liege claim points against Mons (Oct 19, 2008 19:22 GMT)
Standard Liege had to rely on a last-minute Axel Witsel penalty to secure a 2-1 win against 10-man Mons and open a three-point lead over Anderlecht, who play on Sunday, at the top.
La Liga: Valencia clear at the top as Villa shines (Oct 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
David Villa made it eight goals from seven games with a brace in Valencia's 4-0 hammering of promoted Numancia, that put them clear at the top of the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Corluka hospitalised following Gomes collision (Oct 19, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Vedran Corluka was taken to hospital after suffering a blow to the head during Tottenham's match at Stoke.
Capdevila delighted to get new Villarreal contract (Oct 18, 2008 21:00 GMT)
Villarreal defender Joan Capdevila admits he jumped at the chance to sign a new contract with the club on Friday.
Meyer in line to become new 'Gladbach coach (Oct 18, 2008 20:59 GMT)
Hans Meyer will return for a second spell in charge of Borussia Moenchengladbach following the dismissal of Jos Luhukay two weeks ago, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.
Betis lose winger Gonzalez for three months (Oct 18, 2008 20:45 GMT)
Real Betis winger Mark Gonzalez will be out of action for more than three months after being injured on international duty.
Serie A: Napoli go top after downing Juventus (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Napoli moved top of Serie A on Saturday after a late Ezequiel Lavezzi goal secured a 2-1 come-from-behind home win over Juventus.
La Liga: Late pen hands Real dramatic derby win (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gonzalo Higuain's last-gasp penalty broke Atletico Madrid hearts as Real continued their impressive unbeaten streak at the Vicente Calderon with all three points from a fiery derby.
Ligue 1: Gourcuff masterclass downs Toulouse (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff showed his class to help Girondins Bordeaux beat surprise package Toulouse 2-1 and climb to second in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Celtic face injury crisis ahead of Old Trafford visit (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic are facing the prospect of going into Tuesday's Champions League Battle of Britain tie against Manchester United with a drastically depleted squad.
Serie A: Gilardino brace sinks ten man Reggina (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Substitute Alberto Gilardino scored two late goals as Fiorentina beat 10-man Reggina 3-0 at home on Saturday to notch up their third consecutive Serie A win.
Bundesliga: Klose earns boss Klinsmann a reprieve (Oct 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Miroslav Klose struck four minutes from time to give Bayern Munich a much-needed 1-0 win at Karlsruhe on Saturday while promoted Hoffenheim took over at the top with a cracking 5-2 victory at Hanover
Giovinco extends deal with Juventus until 2013 (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sebastian Giovinco has signed a two-year contract extension at Juventus which will keep him at the Turin giants until June 2013.
'Real Madrid want Tevez' (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are planning a double swoop on Manchester United's strike force, having set their sights on Old Trafford frontman Carlos Tevez, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, claims The Daily Mirror
Stopping over booed anthem "absurd" (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Stopping soccer international matches because a national anthem is booed would be absurd, UEFA president Michel Platini was quoted as saying on Friday.
Bordeaux keen to sign Gourcuff from Milan (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bordeaux appear ready to exercise the option of signing France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff from AC Milan on a permanent basis.
French strike called off after agreement is reached (Oct 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Industrial action by players, coaches and referees in France's top two leagues has been averted after concessions were made by the warring factions in the dispute.
Ukraine suffer stadium setback for Euro 2012 (Oct 17, 2008 00:37 GMT)
Ukraine's preparations for co-hosting Euro 2012 have suffered another setback after Austrian construction company Alpine BAU pulled out of a proposed revamp of the Ukraina Stadium in Lviv.
Roma seek Totti boost for Inter visit (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Struggling AS Roma hope talismanic captain Francesco Totti can help them rediscover last season's sparkling form for Sunday's visit of Serie A champions Inter Milan (1830 GMT).
Klinsmann hopes Schalke can do a favour (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann needs a favour from arch-rivals Schalke 04, as well as a whole new attitude from his own players, if he is to make any progress with his stated revival plan this
Juninho urges Lyon response to Rennes loss (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon can lose once but doing it twice is out of the question, said captain Juninho.
Real wary of Atletico backlash in derby (Oct 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid have had a tumultuous few days after a 6-1 humbling in Barcelona, and recent news of a two-match stadium ban in the Champions League.
Halt France matches if anthem is booed say Govt. (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
France matches must be stopped if the national anthem is booed, sports minister Roselyne Bachelot told the French Football Federation (FFF) on Wednesday.
Torino skipper Rosina dismisses England link (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Torino captain Alessandro Rosina has brushed aside rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League.
Dundee Utd mourn passing of chairman Thompson (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dundee United today paid tribute to the bravery of Eddie Thompson after the club chairman lost his battle with cancer.
Barcelona to bid for Miami MLS franchise (Oct 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Spanish football giants Barcelona are to launch a bid to become co-owners of a US Major League Soccer franchise in partnership with Bolivian entrepreneur, Marcelo Claure.
England U21 team qualify (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder James Milner believes England can now go on to win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after qualifying for the finals.
Q&A with Arjen Robben (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Soccernet Q&A with Real Madrid and Holland winger Arjen Robben.
Carter: Fenerbahce set for a fall (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on the dramatic change in fortunes at struggling Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Mexes ban for Roma, Vieira boost for Inter (Oct 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roma defender Philippe Mexes has been banned for three games by the Italian football league for insulting the match official in a Serie A game at Siena.
Sacked Ziganda 'sad' to leave Osasuna (Oct 13, 2008 19:25 GMT)
Jose Angel Ziganda admits he left ''surprised'' and ''sad'' after being sacked as coach of Osasuna on Monday, along with assistant Andoni Goikoetxea.
Cannavaro plays down link (Oct 13, 2008 16:51 GMT)
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has pledged his future to Real Madrid despite reports linking him with a return to hometown club Napoli.
Hamburg's injured De Jong facing month out (Oct 13, 2008 15:41 GMT)
Nigel de Jong has been ruled out for up to a month after tearing knee ligaments while on international duty.
Russian FA to probe match fixing allegations (Oct 13, 2008 15:41 GMT)
The Russian FA is to investigate match-fixing allegations made by the coach of third division FK Volochanin, it said on Monday.
Platini "pleased" with extra linesmen trials (Oct 13, 2008 15:41 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini was impressed with the first official trials deploying additional linesmen, his special adviser William Gaillard told Reuters on Monday.
No investigation into Zenit-Bayern fix (Oct 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bavarian State Prosecutors will not open an investigation into allegations last year's UEFA Cup semi-final between Zenit St Petersburg and Bayern Munich was fixed.
Henry calls for an end to Man City speculation (Oct 12, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has called for the speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City to stop.
Hleb begs Fabregas to join him at Barcelona (Oct 11, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb admits he has been trying to persuade former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.
Worthington cool over more refs (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has indicated he would prefer to see goal-line technology introduced rather than two extra linesmen being employed.
Modest Portugalete draw Copa holders Valencia (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Portugalete of the Spanish Tercera division (fourth tier) were pitched against holders and Primera Liga leaders Valencia in the draw for the last 32 of the Copa del Rey on Friday.
Platini to watch five official experiment (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini is to watch a trial match featuring four assistant referees in Slovenia on Friday.
Players' letter denies Roma dressing room split (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roma have vehemently denied reports of a division in the dressing room by sending an open letter signed by their players.
De Graafschap hand trial to MLS defender Mantilla (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentinian defender Mathias Mantilla has been handed a trial at De Graafschap.
Hannover keeper Enke set for broken hand op (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Germany and Hannover goalkeeper Robert Enke was set for an operation on Friday after breaking his left hand while on international duty.
Ronaldo ponders PSG and City move (Oct 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazilian forward Ronaldo, who is battling to regain full fitness, has received an offer to join Paris Saint-Germain but has also not ruled out a future partnership with Robinho at Manchester City.
PSG rubbish rumours over Deschamps arrival (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain have denied reports former France captain Didier Deschamps is set to replace Paul Le Guen as the club's coach.
Bierhoff fears financial backlash on Bundesliga (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Germany national team general manager Oliver Bierhoff fears the Bundesliga is in danger of losing several important sources of income due to the instability of the global economy.
Ranieri brushes off split speculation (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has brushed aside rumours of a division in his dressing room.
Alonso branded ''too slow'' for Juve (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed he pulled out of a move for Xabi Alonso this summer because he felt the Liverpool midfielder was "too slow".
Defender Cannavaro keen on return to Napoli (Oct 9, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro has refused to rule out the possibility of joining Napoli next summer.
Serie B strike off after Serie A pay up (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Struggling clubs in Italy's second division agreed to a 65-million euro ($89 million) handout from Serie A on Wednesday after fears they would call a strike if they did not receive the money they need
Sensi family deny reports of Roma sale (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The owners of Italian Serie A giants AS Roma have denied reports that they will be forced to sell due to mounting pressure on the club's debts, believed to be in the region of Euros420 million.
Embattled Ranieri receives Juventus backing (Oct 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Embattled Juventus manager has Claudio Ranieri has been handed what amounts to a vote of confidence from club administrator Jean-Claude Blanc despite the recent poor run of form.
Espanyol fined 3,000 euros for crowd trouble (Oct 8, 2008 03:07 GMT)
Espanyol has been fined 3,000 euros ($4,076) by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Tuesday for the crowd trouble that marred last month's city derby against Barcelona.
Ancelotti fears Portsmouth and Wolfsburg (Oct 8, 2008 00:19 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti expects his team to top UEFA Cup Group E but admits Portsmouth and Wolfsburg will prove the biggest challenge for his players.
Rioch shown Aalborg door at end of year (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Bolton and Arsenal boss Bruce Rioch will leave Danish champions AaB Aalborg when his contract runs out at the end of the year.
Serie A to break away from rest of league (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Italy's top flight Serie A could breakaway from the second division Serie B and form a Super League.
Vote of confidence for under-fire Spalletti (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Roma president Rosella Sensi has come out in defence of coach Luciano Spalletti and vowed to show the door to anyone at the club who openly criticises the under-fire tactician.
Klinsmann gets Rummenigge backing (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists the club will not sack Jurgen Klinsmann despite their desperately poor start to the season.
Ex-Red Fortune favours the Brescia (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune is close to joining Serie B outfit Brescia.
Hesse-Lichtenberger: The struggle for shirt sponsorship (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger rewinds the clock to the start of shirt sponsorship in Germany.
UEFA Cup Draw (Oct 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup group stage details.
Van Basten furious after Ajax hammering (Oct 6, 2008 21:48 GMT)
Ajax coach Marco van Basten has launched a scathing attack on his players following the "humiliating" defeat to Heerenveen.
Aragones defiant after another defeat (Oct 6, 2008 21:45 GMT)
Luis Aragones insists he has no intention of stepping down as Fenerbahce coach in the wake of Sunday's 4-1 home drubbing to Kayserispor.
Ziege only caretaker for Monchengladbach (Oct 6, 2008 21:43 GMT)
Borussia Monchengladbach's caretaker coach Christian Ziege will not be given the position on a full-time basis, according to club president Rolf Konigs.
Referee admits mistake for Dortmund goal (Oct 6, 2008 16:59 GMT)
Referee Wolfgang Stark admitted he made an error by ruling out a valid goal by Borussia Dortmund's Robert Kovac on Sunday.
Milan coach Ancelotti happy with Cagliari draw (Oct 6, 2008 16:57 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti was quick to defend his team's performance following the disappointing draw at Cagliari on Sunday.
Bayern no longer respected, says Beckenbauer (Oct 6, 2008 16:56 GMT)
Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer believes other Bundesliga clubs have "lost all respect" for his side.
Lyon coach Puel praises impressive Rennes (Oct 6, 2008 16:53 GMT)
Lyon coach Claude Puel admitted his side "got what we deserved" after they were beaten 3-0 by Rennes on Sunday.
Juve hand backing to under pressure Ranieri (Oct 6, 2008 16:48 GMT)
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has given coach Claudio Ranieri a vote of confidence despite his team failing to win in their last four games.
Madrid coach Schuster braced for Robben blow (Oct 6, 2008 16:46 GMT)
Real Madrid are sweating on the injury news for winger Arjen Robben after he broke down during Sunday's league draw with Espanyol.
Deal does not guarantee Poland Euro 2012 (Oct 6, 2008 15:33 GMT)
Poland are not yet assured of co-hosting Euro 2012 despite avoiding immediate FIFA sanctions over the suspension of their football association.
Alves stunner helps Porto sink Sporting Lisbon (Oct 6, 2008 15:30 GMT)
A freekick from defender Bruno Alves gave Porto a 2-1 win at Sporting and sent them top of the Portuguese Premier League on Sunday.
Olympiakos go clear with AEK Athens win (Oct 6, 2008 15:27 GMT)
Olympiakos scored twice in three second-half minutes to beat AEK Athens 2-0 on Sunday and move two points clear at the top of the Greek Super League.
Liege back down to earth with Brugge thumping (Oct 6, 2008 15:25 GMT)
Standard Liege suffered a reality check after their midweek UEFA Cup heroics as they were thrashed 4-1 at Cercle Brugge.
Further arrest made over Lennon assault (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A second man was arrested on Monday in connection with an alleged assault on former Celtic captain Neil Lennon.
Richardson: Russians dismayed by Zenit fixing claims (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Egan Richardson gauges Russian reaction to fixing claims about Zenit's UEFA Cup win.
Phil Ball: Managerial magic and its effects (Oct 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Phil Ball on the galvanising of Valencia by young boss Unai Emery.
La Liga: Fernandes helps Valencia regain top spot (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A second-half goal from Manuel Fernandes gave Valencia a 1-0 victory at Real Valladolid and saw them regain top spot in the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Eredivisie: Gronigen demolish Den Haag to go top (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FC Groningen swept aside ADO Den Haag 3-0 today to reclaim their place at the top of the Eredivisie in convincing fashion.
Bundesliga: Petric header seals Hamburg win (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win away to Energie Cottbus to move three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday and turn the screw on struggling champions Bayern Munich.
Ligue 1: Pagis hat-trick helps Rennes down Lyon (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mickael Pagis scored a hat-trick as Stade Rennes handed Olympique Lyon their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season with a 3-0 thrashing of the seven-times champions on Sunday.
Serie A: Roma and Juve lose after dismissals (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nine-man AS Roma suffered their third defeat of the still-young Serie A season on Sunday when they went down 1-0 at Siena while Juventus also remain off the pace following a 2-1 home defeat by Palermo
Atletico coach ''responsible'' for Barca annihilation (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre placed the responsibility for his side's embarrassing ''annihilation'' by Barcelona on his own shoulders while opposite number Pep Guardiola retained a note of cau
Papac set for a new Rangers deal (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rangers defender Sasa Papac is poised to sign a new two-year contract extension.
Novo reveals Celtic fans' hate campaign (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rangers striker Nacho Novo has revealed the extent to which he has become a hate-figure for Celtic supporters.
FIFA and Poland in suspension stand-off (Oct 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A stand-off continued on Sunday between FIFA and the Polish government ahead of a deadline to reinstate the country's FA or risk suspension from all soccer competitions and lose the right to co-host E
Ligue 1: Niang gets Marseille back to winning ways (Oct 5, 2008 03:59 GMT)
Olympique Marseille ended a five-week spell without a win when Senegal striker Mamadou Niang's header clinched a 2-1 victory over Caen in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Serie A: Ibrahimovic magic helps Inter to victory (Oct 5, 2008 02:31 GMT)
A fabulous backheel from Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped Inter Milan to a 2-1 home win over Bologna on Saturday and put the Serie A champions back on track after an awkward week.
Strachan "satisfied" with win despite injury worry (Oct 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits his side's comprehensive 4-0 win over Hamilton at Parkhead was spoiled only by the first-minute injury to striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Bundesliga: Bochum hold Bayern held to 3-3 draw (Oct 4, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich's Bundesliga woes continued on Saturday when they blew a two-goal lead in a 3-3 home draw with VfL Bochum while promoted Hoffenheim took over at the top.
Genoa's Luigi Ferraris stadium up for auction (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Genoa's Luigi Ferraris stadium will be put up for sale because of its increasing running costs, the company which runs the facility have announced.
City boss Hughes ready for tougher tests ahead (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes believes the UEFA Cup will get much tougher in the weeks ahead when the group stages begin.
Pompey head to the beach after Guimaraes win (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp's reward for his Portsmouth team after their dramatic UEFA Cup triumph over Guimaraes was to let them have a few extra hours in Portugal - training on the beach.
O'Neill delighted at Villa's UEFA Cup success (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is satisfied Aston Villa have taken a step in the right direction, after clinching a place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup.
Liverpool's Agger a 'target for Real Madrid' (Oct 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is a target for Real Madrid after the Spanish champions confirmed they are interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu in the January transfer window.
UEFA Cup: Depor survive Brann penalty scare (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Deportivo la Coruna overturned a 2-0 defeat in Norway to see off Brann, but they needed penalties to do so after also winning the home leg 2-0.
Jagielka: First leg display to blame for Toffees exit (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Everton defender Phil Jagielka turned his focus to improving the team's domestic form as their European campaign came to an abrupt halt tonight in Belgium.
Romania corruption probe implicates Popescu (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Several prominent Romanian club officials and player agents have been indicted on charges of tax evasion and fraud over foreign transfers, the country's anti-corruption prosecutors said on Thursday.
Lyon chief to quit over stadium row? (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jean-Michel Aulas has threatened to quit as Lyon president if building work on the club's proposed new stadium does not begin in 2010.
Zarate gets top billing for leaders Lazio (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mauro Zarate gets another chance to outshine Serie A's top names when surprise leaders Lazio entertain Lecce on Saturday.
Ribery back to rescue struggling Bayern? (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich will have Franck Ribery back for a first Bundesliga start of the season against Bochum on Saturday but unless Luca Toni can suddenly sharpen up even the return of the Frenchman may not b
Challengers left stranded in Lyon's wake (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon's rivals are already sporting an air of weary resignation after the seven-times champions made their best start to the season since their Ligue 1 title glut started.
Ramos hopes UEFA Cup can be salvation (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juande Ramos is certain Tottenham will revive their season with UEFA Cup victory against Wisla Krakow and that critics will be soon be calling him "king" again.
Zenit deny UEFA Cup semi-final fixing claim (Oct 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Rangers' UEFA Cup final conquerors Zenit St Petersburg have angrily denied match-fixing allegations made in the Spanish media, regarding their last-four win over Bayern Munich.
Authorities to probe Zenit UEFA Cup "fix" claims (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A Spanish judge has sent German authorities recordings that allege Russian mafia figures tried to fix last season's UEFA Cup semi-final between Bayern Munich and Zenit St Petersburg, judicial sources
FIFA hand Polish government FA ultimatum (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Polish government must reinstate the country's football association by Oct. 6 or risk being suspended from World Cup qualifiers, world governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.
Sweden centurion Alexandersson quits football (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Sheffield Wednesday, Everton and West Ham midfielder Niclas Alexandersson has announced plans to retire at the end of the season.
Inter say Jose was joking about his salary (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Internazionale have denied that coach Jose Mourinho is being paid 11million euros a year.
Bordeaux: Blanc not being lined up by Bleus (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has again laughed off any suggestions that Les Girondins coach Laurent Blanc is being lined up to replace Raymond Domenech as France boss.
Scotland ready to be saviours of Euro 2012 (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association are eager to step into the breach if Poland and Ukraine are stripped of the 2012 European Championship finals.
Raynor: Goal drought puts Ranieri under pressure (Oct 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Juventus' goal drought has put defensively-minded Ranieri under pressure, says Dominic Raynor.
