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Eredivisie: Alkmaar scramble draw with Roda JC (Dec 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Estonian striker Andres Oper scored twice for Roda JC Kerkrade but AZ Alkmaar fought back to salvage a point in a 2-2 draw in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Former Israel goalkeeping hero Hodorov dies (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Yaacov Hodorov, widely regarded as Israel's best player of the 1950s and 60s died on Sunday, his family said. He was 79.
Eredivisie: Kluivert helps PSV stretch lead (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Four goals within 18 minutes gave NEC Nijmegen and Ajax Amsterdam a 2-2 draw in the Dutch league on Saturday.
Fernandez named El Pais Footballer of the Year (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Chile midfielder Matias Fernandez has been voted Latin America's Footballer of the Year in a poll conducted by Uruguayan newspaper El Pais.
SPL: Runaway leaders Celtic draw at Motherwell (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Champions Celtic drew 1-1 at Motherwell on Saturday after conceding a stoppage-time goal by Darren Lee Smith in their Scottish Premier League (SPL) clash.
Israeli match-fixing suspects to play league match (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Israeli second division outfit Hapoel Beer Sheva are set to field five players suspected of match fixing in their league clash on Saturday, the club said.
Celtic win race to sign free agent Pressley (Dec 29, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic have fended off competition from Charlton to sign Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
Sevilla complete deal for Zenit striker Kerzhakov (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg striker Alexander Kerzhakov has signed a 5-1/2-year contract with Spanish side Sevilla, the Russian club said on Thursday.
'Existing Betis squad can save season' - Fernandez (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Betis's new coach Luis Fernandez said at his presentation on Thursday it was not a priority to bring in reinforcements to help turn around the club's season.
Balde break to force Strachan into transfer market (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is likely to enter the transfer market for a defender after receiving confirmation Bobo Balde has broken his leg.
Eredivisie: Ajax beat Roda, Twente upset Alkmaar (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam scored two first half goals to sink Roda JC Kerkrade 2-0 on Wednesday and move into second in the Dutch League at the expense of AZ Alkmaar, who lost 3-0 at Twente Enschede.
Struggling Real Betis appoint Fernandez as coach (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Struggling Primera Liga side Real Betis have appointed Luis Fernandez as coach, the club said on Wednesday.
Striker Ganea jumps ship across Bucharest (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ionel Ganea, the leading Romanian scorer this season, has broken his contract with Dinamo Bucharest to sign a record deal with arch-rivals Rapid Bucharest.
Da Silva named Croatian player of year (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian-born striker Eduardo Da Silva has won the Croatian player of the year award for 2006 in a poll organised by newspaper Vecernji List. He is also the top scorer in the Croatian champion
Gotta: Let Lazio please introduce themselves (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta looks behind the lurid headlines to try and gain a view of the real Lazio.
Eredivisie: Vitesse stun Ajax, AZ are held (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mid-table Vitesse Arnhem hit four second half goals in a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to score a stunning 4-2 win over 10-men Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Lehmann may stay but Sevilla is option (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said he would prefer to stay with English premier league Arsenal while remaining open to a move to Spain or back to the Bundesliga.
Holland: Leaders PSV hammer Willem II 4-0 (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven hit three goals in the opening 22 minutes to ease to a 4-0 win over Willem II Tilburg on Saturday, their 12th consecutive victory in the Dutch league.
SPL: Celtic extend lead, Rangers go second (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic extended their lead in the Scottish Premier League to 16 points with a 1-0 home win over Falkirk while Rangers moved up to second with a 2-1 victory at Aberdeen on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Champions-elect Lyon held by Monaco (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon failed to end a great year on a winning note when they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Serie A: Adriano extends Inter's winning streak (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano scored his first goal in more than nine months as leaders Inter Milan equalled the Serie A record of 11 straight wins with a 2-1 victory over Atalanta on Saturday.
Lennon urges Hoops to buy in January (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic captain Neil Lennon has urged the Parkhead board to provide funds for manager Gordon Strachan to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window.
Agent claims Hibs pair face derby axe (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hibernian manager John Collins is set to drop skipper Kevin Thomson and Scott Brown for the Boxing Day derby against Hearts, according to the players' agent Willie McKay.
Real Betis to appoint Fernandez as coach - report (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla's Brazilian defender Dani Alves has agreed a one-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2012, the Primera Liga leaders said on Friday.
Schlaudraff confirms interest in move to Bayern (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Germany striker Jan Schlaudraff said on Friday that he was leaning towards a transfer to Bayern Munich next season from Alemannia Aachen.
Real signing Gago like winning lottery - Calderon (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said the signing of Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago was like winning the lottery.
Sevilla's Alves extends contract until 2012 (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla's Brazilian defender Dani Alves has agreed a one-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2012, the Primera Liga leaders said on Friday.
Copil agrees to join Celtic in January (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Romanian teenager Dumitru Copil has revealed he is set to join Celtic in January.
Milan striker Borriello suspended after dope test (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan striker Marco Borriello has been suspended after testing positive in a routine doping test, the Italian Football League said in a statement.
Eriksson not Marseille bound, insists Anigo (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Marseille sporting director Jose Anigo has laughed off rumours linking Sven-Goran Eriksson with the coach's position at the club, insisting Albert Emon will still be in charge after the winter break.
Serie A: Internazionale target record-equalling feat (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Unbeaten Serie A leaders Inter Milan close their best year for nearly two decades aiming to pick up their 11th straight win when they face Atalanta at home on Saturday.
Gotta: Sorry is not now the hardest word (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta sees Juventus win in Serie B against rather aggrieved opponents Bologna.
Brazilian player dies of heart attack in Macedonia (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ricardo da Costa Oliveira, the first Brazilian-born player to play in the Macedonian League, has died of a heart attack at the age of 30, his club Skendija Tetovo said on Thursday.
Ligue 1: Marseille chase Euro boost v St Etienne (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille will be chasing a much-needed victory against an in-form St Etienne on Friday to avoid losing more ground in the race for Europe.
Boca agree £13m Gago fee with Real Madrid (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors have agreed to sell highly rated midfielder Fernando Gago to Real Madrid for over £13million, the Argentine club said on Thursday.
La Liga: Sevilla deny Depor, Huelva humble Real (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla finished the year on a high, a 4-0 win over Deportivo Coruna on Wednesday ensuring they remain top of the Primera Liga over the Christmas break.
Serie A: Inter go clear after tenth straight win (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan claimed their 10th consecutive league triumph on Wednesday, a 2-0 win at Lazio maintaining their seven-point lead in Serie A.
Aachen knock Bayern out of German Cup again (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Holders Bayern Munich were knocked out of the German Cup after going down 4-2 to Alemannia Aachen on Wednesday.
'Gago to sign for Real Madrid' - Calderon (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors midfielder Fernando Gago will sign for Real Madrid, club president Ramon Calderon said on Wednesday.
Middlesbrough deny Woodgate return to Real (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough have dismissed suggestions that Jonathan Woodgate could return to Real Madrid next month.
France Cup: Olympique Lyon into semi-finals (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Florent Malouda scored one goal and set up another to send Olympique Lyon into the French League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 home victory over holders AS Nancy on Wednesday.
Under-fire Doll keeps his job at Hamburg (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV's executives have decided to stick with coach Thomas Doll despite just one win from 17 league matches that has left the team second-bottom in the Bundesliga, the club announced on Wednesday
Palmer: Eto'o the lost spirit of Barcelona (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o tells Kevin Palmer he'll be fresh and eager to boost Barcelona in the New Year.
Huelva ask for postponement after fans' tragedy (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Recreativo Huelva have called for the postponement of their Primera Liga match against Real Madrid after four of the club's fans were killed when a supporters' bus ploughed into a lorry early on Wedne
Fernando fires Bordeaux into Cup semi-finals (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian midfielder Fernando scored an extra-time penalty as Girondins Bordeaux beat St Etienne 1-0 to reach the League Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.
Valencia revival gathers pace against Mallorca (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Valencia's drive to rejoin the title race gathered momentum when they swept aside Real Mallorca 3-1 in the Primera Liga on Tuesday.
Hitzlsperger double sends Stuttgart through (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Thomas Hitzlsperger struck twice to lead VfB Stuttgart into the German Cup quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory at VfL Bochum on Tuesday.
Romanov to appeal SFA fine (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov has sent an appeal to the Scottish Football Association over a £10,000 fine, according to his legal team.
Germany confirm inaugural Wembley fixture (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The German Football Association (DFB) have confirmed their national team will take on England in a friendly international at Wembley on August 22, 2007.
Bayern chief hints at Hargreaves U-turn (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich director of football Uli Hoeness has quashed England midfielder Owen Hargreaves's hopes of joining Manchester United in the transfer window.
Gordon retains Hearts capataincy (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Craig Gordon will retain the captaincy of Hearts following a disciplinary hearing at Tynecastle today.
Kahn wants Champions League final farewell (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn has re-affirmed his intention to retire at the end of the season if the Bundesliga side win the Champions League. The keeper added he would definitely quit in 2008 wh
Dortmund to appoint Roeber as new coach (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund, who sacked coach Bert van Marwijk on Monday, have reached an agreement with former Hertha Berlin coach Juergen Roeber to replace him, according to Kicker magazine's online ed
Agent: Sven set to return to soccer soon (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson is close to a return to management according to his agent Athole Still.
Ex-Russia manager named Lokomotiv coach (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Russia manager Anatoly Byshovets has been named coach of Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian premier league club said on Tuesday.
Phil Ball: Make or break in the festive Liga (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Phil Ball squeezes in some football during the lavish lunches of Spain's festive season.
Dos Santos joins Wolfsburg on loan from Bayern (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Julio Dos Santos is joining VfL Wolfsburg on a loan deal running until the end of the season.
Fuentes denies any links with Real Madrid (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The doctor at the centre of a Spanish investigation into doping has issued a statement denying that he has ever worked with nine-times European champions Real Madrid or their players.
St Etienne face Sochaux test in French Cup (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
In-form St Etienne will take on Ligue 1 rivals Sochaux in the first round of the French Cup following the draw made in Marseille on Monday.
Serie A: Mancini returns to Lazio on cloud nine (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini returns to former club Lazio on Wednesday as the Serie A leaders look to extend their record nine match winning streak.
La Liga: Barca back to face bogey team Atletico (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Still licking their wounds from their Club World Cup final defeat, Barcelona return to Spain to face their bogey team Atletico Madrid in their last league game of the year at the Nou Camp on Thursday.
Van Marwijk sacked, Hitzfeld snubs return (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund parted company with coach Bert van Marwijk on Monday, half a season ahead of the Dutchman's scheduled departure.
Hemdani rubbishes talk of rift at Rangers (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Defender Brahim Hemdani claims Rangers' battling performance to grab a point in yesterday's Old Firm derby shows there is no disunity within the club.
Pepe double keeps Porto five points clear (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Defender Pepe scored twice in Porto's 4-0 win over 10-man Pacos Ferreira that restored their five point lead in the Portuguese Premier League on Sunday.
Werder are 'winter champs' after Wolfsburg win (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 on Sunday with a blistering free kick from Brazilian defender Naldo in the 86th minute to claim the Bundesliga's unofficial 'winter championship'.
Sevilla top La Liga as Barca play in Japan (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla took advantage of Barcelona's absence at the Club World Cup to reclaim top spot in the Primera Liga with a 3-1 win at Recreativo Huelva on Sunday.
Dortmund coach's head on the chopping block (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund executives will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the team's performances after their 2-1 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke said.
Huntelaar treble fires Ajax past Excelsior (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick to earn Ajax Amsterdam a 3-1 away win over Excelsior Rotterdam on Sunday.
Lyon heading for joy of six after Lens stroll (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil midfielder Juninho scored two goals and set up another to inspire Olympique Lyon to a 4-0 thrashing of second-placed Racing Lens that sent the champions 17 points clear in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Inter go seven clear after ninth straight win (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan moved 10 points clear at the top of Serie A after goals from Marco Materazzi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave them a 2-0 victory over Messina on Sunday, setting a club record with a ninth strai
Eredivisie: Ajax sink Excelsior, Feyenoord stunned (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick to earn Ajax Amsterdam a 3-1 away win over Excelsior Rotterdam on Sunday.
Barthez resumes career at struggling Nantes (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez confirmed on Sunday he had decided to come out of retirement to help Ligue 1 strugglers Nantes in their bid to escape relegation.
Rangers' Ferguson rues miss in Old Firm draw (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rangers skipper Barry Ferguson rued his early miss after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Celtic at Ibrox.
Struggling Nantes lure Barthez from retirement (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will join Nantes to help them in their bid to escape relegation, the Ligue 1 strugglers confirmed on Saturday.
Israeli police question players over match-fixing (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Israeli FA postponed a second division game set for Saturday for fear of match fixing after three players said they had received payment to fix its result.
La Liga wrap: Angulo strike wins Valencia points (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Miguel Angulo's wonder strike won Valencia all three points at Real Zaragoza in Saturday's later game. Angulo scored his third goal of the season with a magnificent goal struck from thirty yards.
Serie A wrap: Milan draw with Fiorentina (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italy international Alberto Gilardino and Romanian Adrian Mutu scored two goals each as AC Milan and Fiorentina drew 2-2 in Serie A on Saturday.
Ligue 1 wrap: Landrin strike seals St. Etienne win (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
St Etienne underlined their hopes of reviving their glory days when they eased past Valenciennes 3-0 on Saturday to move up to third in Ligue 1.
SPL wrap: Aberdeen break Hearts to go second (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Aberdeen moved into second place in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Hearts thanks to a late goal from Steve Lovell.
Bundesliga wrap: Schalke move top (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 scored late to move to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday with a 1-0 victory at Arminia Bielefeld but Werder Bremen could still reclaim first place on Sunday before the long winter break
Fuentes denies any links with Spanish side Betis (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The doctor at the centre of a Spanish investigation into doping in sport has issued a statement denying that he has ever worked with Primera Liga side Real Betis or any of its players.
Ref Hoyzer's match-rigging sentence confirmed (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A top German appeals court on Friday confirmed a prison sentence of two years and five months handed in 2005 to former German referee Robert Hoyzer for match-rigging.
Hughes confident of English Euro success (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes believes English sides can go all the way in Europe because the Premier League is the best in the world.
UEFA Cup: First Knockout Round draw (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup: First Knockout Round draw
UEFA Cup: Auxerre crash out of Europe (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
French side Auxerre were the biggest casualties on the final night of UEFA Cup group stage action.
Outspoken Hartley escapes Hearts ban (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts midfielder Paul Hartley has escaped suspension by the club following a disciplinary hearing.
Real win race to sign starlet Higuain (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have agreed to sign 19-year-old Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain on a six-and-a-half year deal from River Plate, the Primera Liga side said on Thursday
PSG breathe sigh of relief after trouble-free rout (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain breathed a sigh of relief after an incident-free 4-0 rout of Panathinaikos took them through to the last 32 of the UEFA Cup.
Liga: Sevilla look to cash in on Barca absence (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona's trip to the Club World Cup in Japan will hand Sevilla the chance to go top of the Primera Liga on Sunday when they make the short hop across Andalucia to meet Recreativo Huelva.
Bundesliga: Werder strikers face Wolfsburg battle (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
If anyone can stop free-scoring Werder Bremen getting the win they need to secure the honorary title of winter champions on Sunday it is VfL Wolfsburg, the Bundesliga's answer to Ebenezer Scrooge.
Serie A: Roma, Palermo showdown in Inter chase (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Only a win will do for Serie A contenders AS Roma and Palermo who meet in Rome on Sunday. Roma, who are in second spot, slipped seven points behind leaders Inter Milan after losing 3-0 last weekend.
Atletico hold nerve to go through in Copa (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero scored the decisive penalty in a shootout against Levante as they reached the last 16 of the King's Cup on Wednesday.
UEFA Cup: Feyenoord, Ajax, PSG through (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Twice winners Feyenoord shrugged off the threat of elimination to reach the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Wednesday, joining Dutch rivals Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar in Friday's draw.
Abramovich to invest $40m in Russian team (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich will invest at least another $40 million in the Russian national team in the hope of reviving it as he has done with London club Chelsea.
Jol would swap UEFA Cup for top 4 place (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Martin Jol would prefer the glory of winning the UEFA Cup this season to qualifying for the Champions League and then struggling in Europe's top competition.
Feyenoord fined after Pedersen hit by beer (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Feyenoord have been hit with their second fine from UEFA in the space of a week, this time for an incident in which a fan threw beer at a Blackburn Rovers player.
Real launch legal action against French paper (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have begun legal action against French newspaper Le Monde following an article published last week alleging the club had links to Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Time running out for Doll to save Hamburg (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A clock built into Hamburg SV's AOL Arena counts up second by second the time from the afternoon of Aug. 24, 1963 and stands as testament to a unique record in German football.
Cameroon FA report coach Haan AWOL (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cameroon's Dutch coach Arie Haan has been absent from the central African country for the past two months in contravention of his contract, the national Football Association FECAFOOT said on Tuesday.
Father of Espanyol's Jonatas kidnapped in Brazil (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The father of Espanyol midfielder Jonatas has been kidnapped, Brazilian police said on Tuesday.
Real Madrid to take legal action against paper (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have joined Barcelona in taking out legal action against French daily newspaper Le Monde for alleging the clubs had links to the doctor at the centre of a Spanish doping investigati
Gibraltar accuse FIFA and UEFA of obstruction (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) have accused FIFA and UEFA of obstructive tactics in their bid for recognition by European soccer's ruling body.
Bouwes: Ten Cate blinkered by beautiful football (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes reflects on Ajax coach Henk Ten Cate's quest for perfection.
Reggina have match-fixing penalty reduced (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italian Serie A club Reggina had their penalty in the match-fixing scandal reduced from minus 15 points to minus 11 points by the Italian Olympic Committee's Court of Arbitration on Tuesday.
Berlusconi rules out Shevchenko Milan return (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has ruled out any possibility of bringing Andriy Shevchenko back to Italy from Chelsea. Shevchenko has struggled at Chelsea since leaving Milan for London.
Barthez set to return to football with Nantes? (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Fabien Barthez could return to football with Ligue 1 strugglers Nantes after their coach Georges Eo revealed the club's interest in the former France and Manchester United goalkeeper.
Porto grab winner in dying minutes to stay top (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Champions Porto stayed five points clear at the top of the Portuguese Premier League with a last-goal gasp to beat Nacional 2-1 away on Monday.
Napoli miss chance to go top in Serie B (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Napoli missed a chance to return to the top of Italy's second division Serie B when they drew 1-1 with Cesena on Monday.
Ligue 1 facing stadium bans, afternoon matches? (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Stadium bans for hooligans and afternoon kickoffs would be the best ways to rid French soccer of violence, French Professional Football League (LFP) president Frederic Thiriez said.
Two horses or three? (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Phil Ball is increasingly intrigued by title race which is getting ever tighter in Spain.
Romanov fined for blast at match officials (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association has fined Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov £10,000 for comments made on the club's website referring to the conduct of match officials.
Inter on cruise control at the top of Serie A (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
With Inter Milan seven points clear at the top of Serie A there is a real danger that this season's race for the Italian title could turn into a procession.
Bundesliga: Schalke beat Dortmund in derby (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 stormed to a 3-1 derby win over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday to rejoin Werder Bremen at the top of the Bundesliga.
Serie A: Lazio thrashing dents Roma title hopes (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AS Roma's challenge for the Serie A title suffered a setback when they lost 3-0 to city rivals Lazio on Sunday
Ligue 1: Lyon see off PSG with late goals (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon needed two late goals to tame a brave Paris St Germain side 3-1 on Sunday.
Larsson strike earns draw in Royal League (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Henrik Larsson was on target for Helsingborg in the 2-2 draw with SK Brann in the Royal League.
Serie A: Lazio thrashing dents Roma title hopes (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Serie A leaders Inter Milan beat Empoli 3-0 to notch up their eighth league win in a row and match their best winning run in Italy's top flight on Sunday.
Ribery set to return after injury lay-off (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille striker Franck Ribery, sidelined by a groin injury since mid-November, is expected to resume training by the end of the month, the club's coach Albert Emon said on Sunday.
Cisse return for Marseille 'a dream come true' (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Djibril Cisse came off the bench to inspire Marseille to a much-needed win over Monaco - and then declared it was a 'dream' to play for the Mediterranean club.
Sevilla win nails Liga title credentials (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla believe their 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid has provided definitive proof that they are capable of challenging for the league title this season.
Huntelaar leveller saves Ajax from AZ loss (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A late header from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar salvaged a point for Ajax Amsterdam in a 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch first division on Sunday.
La Liga: Barca stretch lead as Sevilla beat Real (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona moved two points clear at the top of the table on Saturday after notching a 1-0 win at home to Real Sociedad while title challengers Sevilla beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a highly charged encounte
Barca to take legal action over doping allegations (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona announced on Saturday that they will be taking legal action against French daily Le Monde for alleging that the club had links to the doctor at the centre of a Spanish doping investigation.
Ionikos face more disciplinary action after ref attack (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Athens club Ionikos are likely to face disciplinary action after their home Super League match against Iraklis was abandoned on Saturday when a supporter attacked the assistant referee.
Ligue 1 wrap: Lens leave it late at Toulouse (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Racing Lens underlined their ambition to finish runners-up in Ligue 1 by winning 1-0 at Toulouse on Saturday courtesy of a late goal by Issam Jemaa.
Skipper Pressley leaves Hearts after Romanov row (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts captain Steven Pressley has agreed to part company with the club with immediate effect. The Scotland international revealed 'significant unrest' within the dressing room under the regime of Vla
Serie B: Camoranesi fires Juve top (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mauro Camoranesi's goal gave Juventus a 1-0 win over Verona and sent them top of Italy's Serie B on Saturday
Scottish wrap: Rangers win reduces gap (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rangers reduced the gap at the top of the Scottish Premier League to 13 points with a comfortable 3-0 win over Hibernian on Saturday.
Naldo hat-trick keeps Werder at the top (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian defender Naldo scored a hat-trick to see Bundesliga leaders Werder Bremen to a rousing 6-2 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Hungary mourns legend at Puskas funeral (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hungary on Saturday mourned Ferenc Puskas, the greatest soccer player of his generation and talisman of the 1950s 'Golden Team', who died last month aged 79.
UEFA consider 24-team European Championship (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA is to consider the possible expansion of the European Championship to 24 national teams instead of the current 16.
UEFA admits Gibraltar as provisional member (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA's Executive Committee revealed on Friday that it had 'no choice' but to allow the disputed territory of Gibraltar provisional membership to its federation.
Germany to switch from Adidas to Nike? (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The German Football Association (DFB) has received an offer worth 56 million euros ($75 million) a year from Nike to switch allegiance from long-time equipment supplier Adidas, a German sports newspap
'I'm great when I score, fat when I don't' - Ronaldo (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Ronaldo has said he cannot win in the continuing debate about whether he is overweight or not.
FIFA and G-14 on 'foreigners' collision course (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA must drop a proposal to limit the number of foreign players fielded by European clubs or face legal action, Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein said on Thursday.
UEFA hit Feyenoord with record fine (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dutch first division club Feyenoord have been fined 125,000 euros over crowd trouble during last month's UEFA Cup group stage match away to Nancy.
Podolski ready to return after long lay-off (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Germany striker Lukas Podolski should be fit for Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against Energie Cottbus on Saturday after six weeks off with an ankle injury.
Doping case doc denies links with Barca, Real (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both moved to deny any suggestion that they have worked with controversial Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Marshall: PSG is a club wracked by sickness (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
'Paris St Germain is club wracked by sickness,' says Paul Marshall as they languish in Ligue 1.
Cisse fit to resume playing for Marseille (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
France striker Djibril Cisse has recovered from a broken leg and could resume playing for Olympique Marseille this weekend, his club said on Thursday.
Parma beat Napoli to reach Italian Cup quarters (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Parma progressed to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup when they beat Napoli 3-1 to complete a 3-2 win on aggregate on Thursday.
Spanish giants refute links to doctor (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both moved to deny any suggestion that they have worked with controversial Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Gotta: Rioting fans and empty stadiums in Italy (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rioting fans and empty stadiums are destroying the Italian game, writes Roberto Gotta.
Atouba suspended over gesture but stays at HSV (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV fined and suspended defender Thimothee Atouba for two league matches on Thursday for making offensive gestures to fans after his substitution against CSKA Moscow.
Real chief praises 'exceptional' Beckham (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon insists he wants David Beckham to stay at the club for the rest of his career.
Eredivisie: PSV may prosper as rivals clash (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The stage could be set for PSV Eindhoven to tighten their grip on the Eredivisie this weekend as they visit out-of sorts FC Groningen while title rivals Ajax and AZ Alkmaar clash in Amsterdam.
La Liga: Real threaten Sevilla stronghold (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid put their fine away record on the line on Saturday when they visit Sevilla's Sanchez Pizjuan, where the UEFA Cup holders have the league's only remaining 100 percent home record.
Ligue 1: PSG close ranks before trip to Lyon (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Troubled Paris St Germain, who visit Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon on Sunday, have closed ranks before their trip to the true capital of French soccer.
Bundesliga: Werder aim to avoid Euro hangover (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Werder Bremen visit Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday knowing they cannot afford another bout of post-Champions League mourning.
Serie A: Confident Roma ready for derby clash (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AS Roma's players will be brimming with confidence as they prepare to face arch rivals Lazio in the Rome derby on Sunday
Le Guen demands weekend win for Rangers (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paul Le Guen has warned his Rangers players they cannot afford to lose any more ground in the Scottish Premier League as they prepare to face Hibernian on Saturday.
Serie B's Arezzo reach Coppa Italia quarters (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Serie B bottom club Arezzo reached the Italian Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday by knocking out top flight opponents Livorno with a surprise 3-2 aggregate win.
Coach Adriaanse takes over at Metalurg (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Metalurg Donetsk have appointed Dutchman Co Adriaanse as coach, the Ukrainian premier league club said on Wednesday.
Paris mayor threatens to stop funding PSG (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paris mayor Betrand Delanoe has threatened to stop funding Paris St Germain unless effective measures are taken to rid the capital club of hooliganism.
Ligue 1 want stadium bans to fight hooliganism (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barring supporters registered as violent from entering stadiums is the best way to fight soccer hooliganism, the French Professional Football League (LFP) said on Tuesday.
CSKA Sofia bought buy Indian Steel magnate (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Indian steel magnate Pramod Mittal was confirmed on Tuesday as Bulgarian premier league club CSKA Sofia's new owner.
Cisse to give Marseille a pre-Christmas gift? (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Djibril Cisse could give struggling Marseille a pre-Christmas boost by returning to first-team action before the winter break.
Struggling Tenerife sack coach Krauss (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Spanish second division side Tenerife have sacked coach Bernd Krauss after a poor run of form.
CSKA Sofia set for Indian takeover (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Indian steel magnate Pramod Mittal is on the verge of completing the purchase of Bulgarian premier league club CSKA Sofia.
Hamburg's Van der Vaart gets four-match ban (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV captain Rafael van der Vaart has been banned for the next four matches as punishment for his tackle on Tommy Bechmann in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by VfL Bochum.
Milan defender Nesta undergoes shoulder operation (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Nesta faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder on Monday.
Blatter wants Europe to move to summer schedule (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has proposed ending the traditional summer break in European club football and moving the season to a February to November schedule.
Werder Bremen ready to consider offers for Klose (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen will consider letting striker Miroslav Klose leave at the end of the season, according to club sporting director Klaus Allofs.
Round-up of action from Eastern Europe (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Round up of the weekend soccer action in eastern Europe.
Phil Ball: Real have a new Golden Balls (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are happy to take the plaudits for Fabio Cannavaro's latest gong, says Phil Ball.
Jankauskas denies rumours of Pressley plot (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts striker Edgaras Jankauskas has denied claims that the club's Lithuanian players were involved in a plot to end Steven Pressley's career as Tynecastle captain recently.
Ligue 1: Lille keeper injured in win over Nancy (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sochaux extended their surprise Ligue 1 run by beating Olympique Marseille 1-0 on Sunday to move into third place.
La Liga: Ronaldo leads Real comeback (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Goals from Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos moved Real Madrid up to second in the Primera Liga on Sunday, as they came from behind to beat struggling Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in the Bernabeu.
Bundesliga: Schalke, Bayern and Stuttgart all held (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 failed to reclaim first place in the Bundesliga when they were held to a goalless draw at Nuremberg on Sunday.
Eredivisie: Big wins for Ajax and AZ Alkmaar (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar registered big wins in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday by beating Willem II Tilburg and Excelsior Rotterdam 6-0 and 5-0 respectively.
Serie A: Milan and Palermo fall further off pace (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Third-placed Palermo were held to a goalless draw at Parma on Sunday, falling eight points behind leaders Inter Milan, while AC Milan's poor season continued when they were held 2-2 at Cagliari.
SPL: Falkirk score historic win over Rangers (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Falkirk produced their first league win over Rangers in 35 years with a shock 1-0 victory on Sunday thanks to a first half goal from Marc Twaddle.
Paris fans march in memory of killed supporter (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
About 300 Paris St Germain fans marched in silence on Sunday in memory of a supporter whose killing by a policeman prompted a nationwide debate on hooliganism and a crackdown on violence at the club.
Celtic full-back Telfer reveals summer exit plans (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic full-back Paul Telfer has revealed he will leave the club in the summer.
Porto go five points clear in Portuguese Liga (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Porto moved five points clear in the Portuguese Premier League on Saturday with a 2-0 home win over neighbours Boavista ahead of next week's Champions League tie with Arsenal.
Liga: Barcelona drop points away to Levante (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona were denied a morale-boosting win ahead of their Champions League decider against Werder Bremen next week when they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Levante in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter reinforce lead with 2-0 victory (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan reinforced their lead at the top of Serie A when they cruised to a 2-0 home win over Siena on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Klose double sends Werder top (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Miroslav Klose struck twice to send Werder Bremen top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday, as Bayern Munich lost ground in a 1-1 draw at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Van Marwijk to leave Dortmund at end of season (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund coach Bert van Marwijk will step down at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the Bundesliga club.
Ligue 1: Lyon tame Le Mans for four in a row (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Runaway Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon recorded their fourth successive win on Saturday with 1-0 away victory at Le Mans.
SPL: Sub Zurawski wins it for leaders Celtic (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic marched 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League when a late goal from Maciej Zurawski earned a 1-0 home win over Aberdeen on Saturday.
Beckham and Ronaldo back for Real (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
David Beckham and Ronaldo are back in the Real Madrid squad to face Athletic Bilbao at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday. Both players have recovered from knee problems.
Strachan raps agent over Pearson leak (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has blamed agent Willie McKay for bringing Stephen Pearson's predicament at the club into the public domain.
Celtic eye swoop for Arsenal's Stokes (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic chief scout Ray Clarke has confirmed the Parkhead club could launch a bid for Falkirk loan striker Anthony Stokes. The 18-year-old has scored 12 goals in his last eight games.
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Eredivisie: Alkmaar scramble draw with Roda JC (Dec 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Estonian striker Andres Oper scored twice for Roda JC Kerkrade but AZ Alkmaar fought back to salvage a point in a 2-2 draw in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Former Israel goalkeeping hero Hodorov dies (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Goalkeeper Yaacov Hodorov, widely regarded as Israel's best player of the 1950s and 60s died on Sunday, his family said. He was 79.
Eredivisie: Kluivert helps PSV stretch lead (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Four goals within 18 minutes gave NEC Nijmegen and Ajax Amsterdam a 2-2 draw in the Dutch league on Saturday.
Fernandez named El Pais Footballer of the Year (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Chile midfielder Matias Fernandez has been voted Latin America's Footballer of the Year in a poll conducted by Uruguayan newspaper El Pais.
SPL: Runaway leaders Celtic draw at Motherwell (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Champions Celtic drew 1-1 at Motherwell on Saturday after conceding a stoppage-time goal by Darren Lee Smith in their Scottish Premier League (SPL) clash.
Israeli match-fixing suspects to play league match (Dec 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Israeli second division outfit Hapoel Beer Sheva are set to field five players suspected of match fixing in their league clash on Saturday, the club said.
Celtic win race to sign free agent Pressley (Dec 29, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic have fended off competition from Charlton to sign Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
Sevilla complete deal for Zenit striker Kerzhakov (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg striker Alexander Kerzhakov has signed a 5-1/2-year contract with Spanish side Sevilla, the Russian club said on Thursday.
'Existing Betis squad can save season' - Fernandez (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Betis's new coach Luis Fernandez said at his presentation on Thursday it was not a priority to bring in reinforcements to help turn around the club's season.
Balde break to force Strachan into transfer market (Dec 28, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is likely to enter the transfer market for a defender after receiving confirmation Bobo Balde has broken his leg.
Eredivisie: Ajax beat Roda, Twente upset Alkmaar (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam scored two first half goals to sink Roda JC Kerkrade 2-0 on Wednesday and move into second in the Dutch League at the expense of AZ Alkmaar, who lost 3-0 at Twente Enschede.
Struggling Real Betis appoint Fernandez as coach (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Struggling Primera Liga side Real Betis have appointed Luis Fernandez as coach, the club said on Wednesday.
Striker Ganea jumps ship across Bucharest (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ionel Ganea, the leading Romanian scorer this season, has broken his contract with Dinamo Bucharest to sign a record deal with arch-rivals Rapid Bucharest.
Da Silva named Croatian player of year (Dec 27, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian-born striker Eduardo Da Silva has won the Croatian player of the year award for 2006 in a poll organised by newspaper Vecernji List. He is also the top scorer in the Croatian champion
Gotta: Let Lazio please introduce themselves (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta looks behind the lurid headlines to try and gain a view of the real Lazio.
Eredivisie: Vitesse stun Ajax, AZ are held (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mid-table Vitesse Arnhem hit four second half goals in a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to score a stunning 4-2 win over 10-men Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league on Sunday.
Lehmann may stay but Sevilla is option (Dec 24, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has said he would prefer to stay with English premier league Arsenal while remaining open to a move to Spain or back to the Bundesliga.
Holland: Leaders PSV hammer Willem II 4-0 (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven hit three goals in the opening 22 minutes to ease to a 4-0 win over Willem II Tilburg on Saturday, their 12th consecutive victory in the Dutch league.
SPL: Celtic extend lead, Rangers go second (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic extended their lead in the Scottish Premier League to 16 points with a 1-0 home win over Falkirk while Rangers moved up to second with a 2-1 victory at Aberdeen on Saturday.
Ligue 1: Champions-elect Lyon held by Monaco (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon failed to end a great year on a winning note when they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Serie A: Adriano extends Inter's winning streak (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian striker Adriano scored his first goal in more than nine months as leaders Inter Milan equalled the Serie A record of 11 straight wins with a 2-1 victory over Atalanta on Saturday.
Lennon urges Hoops to buy in January (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic captain Neil Lennon has urged the Parkhead board to provide funds for manager Gordon Strachan to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window.
Agent claims Hibs pair face derby axe (Dec 23, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hibernian manager John Collins is set to drop skipper Kevin Thomson and Scott Brown for the Boxing Day derby against Hearts, according to the players' agent Willie McKay.
Real Betis to appoint Fernandez as coach - report (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla's Brazilian defender Dani Alves has agreed a one-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2012, the Primera Liga leaders said on Friday.
Schlaudraff confirms interest in move to Bayern (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Germany striker Jan Schlaudraff said on Friday that he was leaning towards a transfer to Bayern Munich next season from Alemannia Aachen.
Real signing Gago like winning lottery - Calderon (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said the signing of Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago was like winning the lottery.
Sevilla's Alves extends contract until 2012 (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla's Brazilian defender Dani Alves has agreed a one-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2012, the Primera Liga leaders said on Friday.
Copil agrees to join Celtic in January (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Romanian teenager Dumitru Copil has revealed he is set to join Celtic in January.
Milan striker Borriello suspended after dope test (Dec 22, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan striker Marco Borriello has been suspended after testing positive in a routine doping test, the Italian Football League said in a statement.
Eriksson not Marseille bound, insists Anigo (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Marseille sporting director Jose Anigo has laughed off rumours linking Sven-Goran Eriksson with the coach's position at the club, insisting Albert Emon will still be in charge after the winter break.
Serie A: Internazionale target record-equalling feat (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Unbeaten Serie A leaders Inter Milan close their best year for nearly two decades aiming to pick up their 11th straight win when they face Atalanta at home on Saturday.
Gotta: Sorry is not now the hardest word (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta sees Juventus win in Serie B against rather aggrieved opponents Bologna.
Brazilian player dies of heart attack in Macedonia (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ricardo da Costa Oliveira, the first Brazilian-born player to play in the Macedonian League, has died of a heart attack at the age of 30, his club Skendija Tetovo said on Thursday.
Ligue 1: Marseille chase Euro boost v St Etienne (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille will be chasing a much-needed victory against an in-form St Etienne on Friday to avoid losing more ground in the race for Europe.
Boca agree £13m Gago fee with Real Madrid (Dec 21, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors have agreed to sell highly rated midfielder Fernando Gago to Real Madrid for over £13million, the Argentine club said on Thursday.
La Liga: Sevilla deny Depor, Huelva humble Real (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla finished the year on a high, a 4-0 win over Deportivo Coruna on Wednesday ensuring they remain top of the Primera Liga over the Christmas break.
Serie A: Inter go clear after tenth straight win (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan claimed their 10th consecutive league triumph on Wednesday, a 2-0 win at Lazio maintaining their seven-point lead in Serie A.
Aachen knock Bayern out of German Cup again (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Holders Bayern Munich were knocked out of the German Cup after going down 4-2 to Alemannia Aachen on Wednesday.
'Gago to sign for Real Madrid' - Calderon (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors midfielder Fernando Gago will sign for Real Madrid, club president Ramon Calderon said on Wednesday.
Middlesbrough deny Woodgate return to Real (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough have dismissed suggestions that Jonathan Woodgate could return to Real Madrid next month.
France Cup: Olympique Lyon into semi-finals (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Florent Malouda scored one goal and set up another to send Olympique Lyon into the French League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 home victory over holders AS Nancy on Wednesday.
Under-fire Doll keeps his job at Hamburg (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV's executives have decided to stick with coach Thomas Doll despite just one win from 17 league matches that has left the team second-bottom in the Bundesliga, the club announced on Wednesday
Palmer: Eto'o the lost spirit of Barcelona (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o tells Kevin Palmer he'll be fresh and eager to boost Barcelona in the New Year.
Huelva ask for postponement after fans' tragedy (Dec 20, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Recreativo Huelva have called for the postponement of their Primera Liga match against Real Madrid after four of the club's fans were killed when a supporters' bus ploughed into a lorry early on Wedne
Fernando fires Bordeaux into Cup semi-finals (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian midfielder Fernando scored an extra-time penalty as Girondins Bordeaux beat St Etienne 1-0 to reach the League Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.
Valencia revival gathers pace against Mallorca (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Valencia's drive to rejoin the title race gathered momentum when they swept aside Real Mallorca 3-1 in the Primera Liga on Tuesday.
Hitzlsperger double sends Stuttgart through (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Thomas Hitzlsperger struck twice to lead VfB Stuttgart into the German Cup quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory at VfL Bochum on Tuesday.
Romanov to appeal SFA fine (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov has sent an appeal to the Scottish Football Association over a £10,000 fine, according to his legal team.
Germany confirm inaugural Wembley fixture (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The German Football Association (DFB) have confirmed their national team will take on England in a friendly international at Wembley on August 22, 2007.
Bayern chief hints at Hargreaves U-turn (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich director of football Uli Hoeness has quashed England midfielder Owen Hargreaves's hopes of joining Manchester United in the transfer window.
Gordon retains Hearts capataincy (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Craig Gordon will retain the captaincy of Hearts following a disciplinary hearing at Tynecastle today.
Kahn wants Champions League final farewell (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn has re-affirmed his intention to retire at the end of the season if the Bundesliga side win the Champions League. The keeper added he would definitely quit in 2008 wh
Dortmund to appoint Roeber as new coach (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund, who sacked coach Bert van Marwijk on Monday, have reached an agreement with former Hertha Berlin coach Juergen Roeber to replace him, according to Kicker magazine's online ed
Agent: Sven set to return to soccer soon (Dec 19, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson is close to a return to management according to his agent Athole Still.
Ex-Russia manager named Lokomotiv coach (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former Russia manager Anatoly Byshovets has been named coach of Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian premier league club said on Tuesday.
Phil Ball: Make or break in the festive Liga (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Phil Ball squeezes in some football during the lavish lunches of Spain's festive season.
Dos Santos joins Wolfsburg on loan from Bayern (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Julio Dos Santos is joining VfL Wolfsburg on a loan deal running until the end of the season.
Fuentes denies any links with Real Madrid (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The doctor at the centre of a Spanish investigation into doping has issued a statement denying that he has ever worked with nine-times European champions Real Madrid or their players.
St Etienne face Sochaux test in French Cup (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
In-form St Etienne will take on Ligue 1 rivals Sochaux in the first round of the French Cup following the draw made in Marseille on Monday.
Serie A: Mancini returns to Lazio on cloud nine (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini returns to former club Lazio on Wednesday as the Serie A leaders look to extend their record nine match winning streak.
La Liga: Barca back to face bogey team Atletico (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Still licking their wounds from their Club World Cup final defeat, Barcelona return to Spain to face their bogey team Atletico Madrid in their last league game of the year at the Nou Camp on Thursday.
Van Marwijk sacked, Hitzfeld snubs return (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund parted company with coach Bert van Marwijk on Monday, half a season ahead of the Dutchman's scheduled departure.
Hemdani rubbishes talk of rift at Rangers (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Defender Brahim Hemdani claims Rangers' battling performance to grab a point in yesterday's Old Firm derby shows there is no disunity within the club.
Pepe double keeps Porto five points clear (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Defender Pepe scored twice in Porto's 4-0 win over 10-man Pacos Ferreira that restored their five point lead in the Portuguese Premier League on Sunday.
Werder are 'winter champs' after Wolfsburg win (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 on Sunday with a blistering free kick from Brazilian defender Naldo in the 86th minute to claim the Bundesliga's unofficial 'winter championship'.
Sevilla top La Liga as Barca play in Japan (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla took advantage of Barcelona's absence at the Club World Cup to reclaim top spot in the Primera Liga with a 3-1 win at Recreativo Huelva on Sunday.
Dortmund coach's head on the chopping block (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund executives will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the team's performances after their 2-1 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke said.
Huntelaar treble fires Ajax past Excelsior (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick to earn Ajax Amsterdam a 3-1 away win over Excelsior Rotterdam on Sunday.
Lyon heading for joy of six after Lens stroll (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil midfielder Juninho scored two goals and set up another to inspire Olympique Lyon to a 4-0 thrashing of second-placed Racing Lens that sent the champions 17 points clear in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Inter go seven clear after ninth straight win (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan moved 10 points clear at the top of Serie A after goals from Marco Materazzi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave them a 2-0 victory over Messina on Sunday, setting a club record with a ninth strai
Eredivisie: Ajax sink Excelsior, Feyenoord stunned (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick to earn Ajax Amsterdam a 3-1 away win over Excelsior Rotterdam on Sunday.
Barthez resumes career at struggling Nantes (Dec 17, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez confirmed on Sunday he had decided to come out of retirement to help Ligue 1 strugglers Nantes in their bid to escape relegation.
Rangers' Ferguson rues miss in Old Firm draw (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rangers skipper Barry Ferguson rued his early miss after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Celtic at Ibrox.
Struggling Nantes lure Barthez from retirement (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will join Nantes to help them in their bid to escape relegation, the Ligue 1 strugglers confirmed on Saturday.
Israeli police question players over match-fixing (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Israeli FA postponed a second division game set for Saturday for fear of match fixing after three players said they had received payment to fix its result.
La Liga wrap: Angulo strike wins Valencia points (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Miguel Angulo's wonder strike won Valencia all three points at Real Zaragoza in Saturday's later game. Angulo scored his third goal of the season with a magnificent goal struck from thirty yards.
Serie A wrap: Milan draw with Fiorentina (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italy international Alberto Gilardino and Romanian Adrian Mutu scored two goals each as AC Milan and Fiorentina drew 2-2 in Serie A on Saturday.
Ligue 1 wrap: Landrin strike seals St. Etienne win (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
St Etienne underlined their hopes of reviving their glory days when they eased past Valenciennes 3-0 on Saturday to move up to third in Ligue 1.
SPL wrap: Aberdeen break Hearts to go second (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Aberdeen moved into second place in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Hearts thanks to a late goal from Steve Lovell.
Bundesliga wrap: Schalke move top (Dec 16, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 scored late to move to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday with a 1-0 victory at Arminia Bielefeld but Werder Bremen could still reclaim first place on Sunday before the long winter break
Fuentes denies any links with Spanish side Betis (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The doctor at the centre of a Spanish investigation into doping in sport has issued a statement denying that he has ever worked with Primera Liga side Real Betis or any of its players.
Ref Hoyzer's match-rigging sentence confirmed (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A top German appeals court on Friday confirmed a prison sentence of two years and five months handed in 2005 to former German referee Robert Hoyzer for match-rigging.
Hughes confident of English Euro success (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes believes English sides can go all the way in Europe because the Premier League is the best in the world.
UEFA Cup: First Knockout Round draw (Dec 15, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA Cup: First Knockout Round draw
UEFA Cup: Auxerre crash out of Europe (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
French side Auxerre were the biggest casualties on the final night of UEFA Cup group stage action.
Outspoken Hartley escapes Hearts ban (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts midfielder Paul Hartley has escaped suspension by the club following a disciplinary hearing.
Real win race to sign starlet Higuain (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have agreed to sign 19-year-old Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain on a six-and-a-half year deal from River Plate, the Primera Liga side said on Thursday
PSG breathe sigh of relief after trouble-free rout (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paris St Germain breathed a sigh of relief after an incident-free 4-0 rout of Panathinaikos took them through to the last 32 of the UEFA Cup.
Liga: Sevilla look to cash in on Barca absence (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona's trip to the Club World Cup in Japan will hand Sevilla the chance to go top of the Primera Liga on Sunday when they make the short hop across Andalucia to meet Recreativo Huelva.
Bundesliga: Werder strikers face Wolfsburg battle (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
If anyone can stop free-scoring Werder Bremen getting the win they need to secure the honorary title of winter champions on Sunday it is VfL Wolfsburg, the Bundesliga's answer to Ebenezer Scrooge.
Serie A: Roma, Palermo showdown in Inter chase (Dec 14, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Only a win will do for Serie A contenders AS Roma and Palermo who meet in Rome on Sunday. Roma, who are in second spot, slipped seven points behind leaders Inter Milan after losing 3-0 last weekend.
Atletico hold nerve to go through in Copa (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero scored the decisive penalty in a shootout against Levante as they reached the last 16 of the King's Cup on Wednesday.
UEFA Cup: Feyenoord, Ajax, PSG through (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Twice winners Feyenoord shrugged off the threat of elimination to reach the last 32 of the UEFA Cup on Wednesday, joining Dutch rivals Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar in Friday's draw.
Abramovich to invest $40m in Russian team (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich will invest at least another $40 million in the Russian national team in the hope of reviving it as he has done with London club Chelsea.
Jol would swap UEFA Cup for top 4 place (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Martin Jol would prefer the glory of winning the UEFA Cup this season to qualifying for the Champions League and then struggling in Europe's top competition.
Feyenoord fined after Pedersen hit by beer (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Feyenoord have been hit with their second fine from UEFA in the space of a week, this time for an incident in which a fan threw beer at a Blackburn Rovers player.
Real launch legal action against French paper (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have begun legal action against French newspaper Le Monde following an article published last week alleging the club had links to Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Time running out for Doll to save Hamburg (Dec 13, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A clock built into Hamburg SV's AOL Arena counts up second by second the time from the afternoon of Aug. 24, 1963 and stands as testament to a unique record in German football.
Cameroon FA report coach Haan AWOL (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cameroon's Dutch coach Arie Haan has been absent from the central African country for the past two months in contravention of his contract, the national Football Association FECAFOOT said on Tuesday.
Father of Espanyol's Jonatas kidnapped in Brazil (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The father of Espanyol midfielder Jonatas has been kidnapped, Brazilian police said on Tuesday.
Real Madrid to take legal action against paper (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have joined Barcelona in taking out legal action against French daily newspaper Le Monde for alleging the clubs had links to the doctor at the centre of a Spanish doping investigati
Gibraltar accuse FIFA and UEFA of obstruction (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) have accused FIFA and UEFA of obstructive tactics in their bid for recognition by European soccer's ruling body.
Bouwes: Ten Cate blinkered by beautiful football (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes reflects on Ajax coach Henk Ten Cate's quest for perfection.
Reggina have match-fixing penalty reduced (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italian Serie A club Reggina had their penalty in the match-fixing scandal reduced from minus 15 points to minus 11 points by the Italian Olympic Committee's Court of Arbitration on Tuesday.
Berlusconi rules out Shevchenko Milan return (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has ruled out any possibility of bringing Andriy Shevchenko back to Italy from Chelsea. Shevchenko has struggled at Chelsea since leaving Milan for London.
Barthez set to return to football with Nantes? (Dec 12, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Fabien Barthez could return to football with Ligue 1 strugglers Nantes after their coach Georges Eo revealed the club's interest in the former France and Manchester United goalkeeper.
Porto grab winner in dying minutes to stay top (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Champions Porto stayed five points clear at the top of the Portuguese Premier League with a last-goal gasp to beat Nacional 2-1 away on Monday.
Napoli miss chance to go top in Serie B (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Napoli missed a chance to return to the top of Italy's second division Serie B when they drew 1-1 with Cesena on Monday.
Ligue 1 facing stadium bans, afternoon matches? (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Stadium bans for hooligans and afternoon kickoffs would be the best ways to rid French soccer of violence, French Professional Football League (LFP) president Frederic Thiriez said.
Two horses or three? (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Phil Ball is increasingly intrigued by title race which is getting ever tighter in Spain.
Romanov fined for blast at match officials (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association has fined Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov £10,000 for comments made on the club's website referring to the conduct of match officials.
Inter on cruise control at the top of Serie A (Dec 11, 2006 12:00 GMT)
With Inter Milan seven points clear at the top of Serie A there is a real danger that this season's race for the Italian title could turn into a procession.
Bundesliga: Schalke beat Dortmund in derby (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 stormed to a 3-1 derby win over Borussia Dortmund on Sunday to rejoin Werder Bremen at the top of the Bundesliga.
Serie A: Lazio thrashing dents Roma title hopes (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AS Roma's challenge for the Serie A title suffered a setback when they lost 3-0 to city rivals Lazio on Sunday
Ligue 1: Lyon see off PSG with late goals (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon needed two late goals to tame a brave Paris St Germain side 3-1 on Sunday.
Larsson strike earns draw in Royal League (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Henrik Larsson was on target for Helsingborg in the 2-2 draw with SK Brann in the Royal League.
Serie A: Lazio thrashing dents Roma title hopes (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Serie A leaders Inter Milan beat Empoli 3-0 to notch up their eighth league win in a row and match their best winning run in Italy's top flight on Sunday.
Ribery set to return after injury lay-off (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Marseille striker Franck Ribery, sidelined by a groin injury since mid-November, is expected to resume training by the end of the month, the club's coach Albert Emon said on Sunday.
Cisse return for Marseille 'a dream come true' (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Djibril Cisse came off the bench to inspire Marseille to a much-needed win over Monaco - and then declared it was a 'dream' to play for the Mediterranean club.
Sevilla win nails Liga title credentials (Dec 10, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sevilla believe their 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid has provided definitive proof that they are capable of challenging for the league title this season.
Huntelaar leveller saves Ajax from AZ loss (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
A late header from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar salvaged a point for Ajax Amsterdam in a 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch first division on Sunday.
La Liga: Barca stretch lead as Sevilla beat Real (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona moved two points clear at the top of the table on Saturday after notching a 1-0 win at home to Real Sociedad while title challengers Sevilla beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a highly charged encounte
Barca to take legal action over doping allegations (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona announced on Saturday that they will be taking legal action against French daily Le Monde for alleging that the club had links to the doctor at the centre of a Spanish doping investigation.
Ionikos face more disciplinary action after ref attack (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Athens club Ionikos are likely to face disciplinary action after their home Super League match against Iraklis was abandoned on Saturday when a supporter attacked the assistant referee.
Ligue 1 wrap: Lens leave it late at Toulouse (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Racing Lens underlined their ambition to finish runners-up in Ligue 1 by winning 1-0 at Toulouse on Saturday courtesy of a late goal by Issam Jemaa.
Skipper Pressley leaves Hearts after Romanov row (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts captain Steven Pressley has agreed to part company with the club with immediate effect. The Scotland international revealed 'significant unrest' within the dressing room under the regime of Vla
Serie B: Camoranesi fires Juve top (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Mauro Camoranesi's goal gave Juventus a 1-0 win over Verona and sent them top of Italy's Serie B on Saturday
Scottish wrap: Rangers win reduces gap (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rangers reduced the gap at the top of the Scottish Premier League to 13 points with a comfortable 3-0 win over Hibernian on Saturday.
Naldo hat-trick keeps Werder at the top (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazilian defender Naldo scored a hat-trick to see Bundesliga leaders Werder Bremen to a rousing 6-2 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
Hungary mourns legend at Puskas funeral (Dec 9, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hungary on Saturday mourned Ferenc Puskas, the greatest soccer player of his generation and talisman of the 1950s 'Golden Team', who died last month aged 79.
UEFA consider 24-team European Championship (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA is to consider the possible expansion of the European Championship to 24 national teams instead of the current 16.
UEFA admits Gibraltar as provisional member (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
UEFA's Executive Committee revealed on Friday that it had 'no choice' but to allow the disputed territory of Gibraltar provisional membership to its federation.
Germany to switch from Adidas to Nike? (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The German Football Association (DFB) has received an offer worth 56 million euros ($75 million) a year from Nike to switch allegiance from long-time equipment supplier Adidas, a German sports newspap
'I'm great when I score, fat when I don't' - Ronaldo (Dec 8, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Ronaldo has said he cannot win in the continuing debate about whether he is overweight or not.
FIFA and G-14 on 'foreigners' collision course (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA must drop a proposal to limit the number of foreign players fielded by European clubs or face legal action, Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein said on Thursday.
UEFA hit Feyenoord with record fine (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dutch first division club Feyenoord have been fined 125,000 euros over crowd trouble during last month's UEFA Cup group stage match away to Nancy.
Podolski ready to return after long lay-off (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Germany striker Lukas Podolski should be fit for Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against Energie Cottbus on Saturday after six weeks off with an ankle injury.
Doping case doc denies links with Barca, Real (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both moved to deny any suggestion that they have worked with controversial Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Marshall: PSG is a club wracked by sickness (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
'Paris St Germain is club wracked by sickness,' says Paul Marshall as they languish in Ligue 1.
Cisse fit to resume playing for Marseille (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
France striker Djibril Cisse has recovered from a broken leg and could resume playing for Olympique Marseille this weekend, his club said on Thursday.
Parma beat Napoli to reach Italian Cup quarters (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Parma progressed to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup when they beat Napoli 3-1 to complete a 3-2 win on aggregate on Thursday.
Spanish giants refute links to doctor (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both moved to deny any suggestion that they have worked with controversial Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Gotta: Rioting fans and empty stadiums in Italy (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rioting fans and empty stadiums are destroying the Italian game, writes Roberto Gotta.
Atouba suspended over gesture but stays at HSV (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV fined and suspended defender Thimothee Atouba for two league matches on Thursday for making offensive gestures to fans after his substitution against CSKA Moscow.
Real chief praises 'exceptional' Beckham (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon insists he wants David Beckham to stay at the club for the rest of his career.
Eredivisie: PSV may prosper as rivals clash (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The stage could be set for PSV Eindhoven to tighten their grip on the Eredivisie this weekend as they visit out-of sorts FC Groningen while title rivals Ajax and AZ Alkmaar clash in Amsterdam.
La Liga: Real threaten Sevilla stronghold (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid put their fine away record on the line on Saturday when they visit Sevilla's Sanchez Pizjuan, where the UEFA Cup holders have the league's only remaining 100 percent home record.
Ligue 1: PSG close ranks before trip to Lyon (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Troubled Paris St Germain, who visit Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon on Sunday, have closed ranks before their trip to the true capital of French soccer.
Bundesliga: Werder aim to avoid Euro hangover (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Werder Bremen visit Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday knowing they cannot afford another bout of post-Champions League mourning.
Serie A: Confident Roma ready for derby clash (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AS Roma's players will be brimming with confidence as they prepare to face arch rivals Lazio in the Rome derby on Sunday
Le Guen demands weekend win for Rangers (Dec 7, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paul Le Guen has warned his Rangers players they cannot afford to lose any more ground in the Scottish Premier League as they prepare to face Hibernian on Saturday.
Serie B's Arezzo reach Coppa Italia quarters (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Serie B bottom club Arezzo reached the Italian Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday by knocking out top flight opponents Livorno with a surprise 3-2 aggregate win.
Coach Adriaanse takes over at Metalurg (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Metalurg Donetsk have appointed Dutchman Co Adriaanse as coach, the Ukrainian premier league club said on Wednesday.
Paris mayor threatens to stop funding PSG (Dec 6, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Paris mayor Betrand Delanoe has threatened to stop funding Paris St Germain unless effective measures are taken to rid the capital club of hooliganism.
Ligue 1 want stadium bans to fight hooliganism (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barring supporters registered as violent from entering stadiums is the best way to fight soccer hooliganism, the French Professional Football League (LFP) said on Tuesday.
CSKA Sofia bought buy Indian Steel magnate (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Indian steel magnate Pramod Mittal was confirmed on Tuesday as Bulgarian premier league club CSKA Sofia's new owner.
Cisse to give Marseille a pre-Christmas gift? (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Djibril Cisse could give struggling Marseille a pre-Christmas boost by returning to first-team action before the winter break.
Struggling Tenerife sack coach Krauss (Dec 5, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Spanish second division side Tenerife have sacked coach Bernd Krauss after a poor run of form.
CSKA Sofia set for Indian takeover (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Indian steel magnate Pramod Mittal is on the verge of completing the purchase of Bulgarian premier league club CSKA Sofia.
Hamburg's Van der Vaart gets four-match ban (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hamburg SV captain Rafael van der Vaart has been banned for the next four matches as punishment for his tackle on Tommy Bechmann in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by VfL Bochum.
Milan defender Nesta undergoes shoulder operation (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Nesta faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder on Monday.
Blatter wants Europe to move to summer schedule (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has proposed ending the traditional summer break in European club football and moving the season to a February to November schedule.
Werder Bremen ready to consider offers for Klose (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen will consider letting striker Miroslav Klose leave at the end of the season, according to club sporting director Klaus Allofs.
Round-up of action from Eastern Europe (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Round up of the weekend soccer action in eastern Europe.
Phil Ball: Real have a new Golden Balls (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid are happy to take the plaudits for Fabio Cannavaro's latest gong, says Phil Ball.
Jankauskas denies rumours of Pressley plot (Dec 4, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Hearts striker Edgaras Jankauskas has denied claims that the club's Lithuanian players were involved in a plot to end Steven Pressley's career as Tynecastle captain recently.
Ligue 1: Lille keeper injured in win over Nancy (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sochaux extended their surprise Ligue 1 run by beating Olympique Marseille 1-0 on Sunday to move into third place.
La Liga: Ronaldo leads Real comeback (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Goals from Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos moved Real Madrid up to second in the Primera Liga on Sunday, as they came from behind to beat struggling Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in the Bernabeu.
Bundesliga: Schalke, Bayern and Stuttgart all held (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Schalke 04 failed to reclaim first place in the Bundesliga when they were held to a goalless draw at Nuremberg on Sunday.
Eredivisie: Big wins for Ajax and AZ Alkmaar (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar registered big wins in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday by beating Willem II Tilburg and Excelsior Rotterdam 6-0 and 5-0 respectively.
Serie A: Milan and Palermo fall further off pace (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Third-placed Palermo were held to a goalless draw at Parma on Sunday, falling eight points behind leaders Inter Milan, while AC Milan's poor season continued when they were held 2-2 at Cagliari.
SPL: Falkirk score historic win over Rangers (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Falkirk produced their first league win over Rangers in 35 years with a shock 1-0 victory on Sunday thanks to a first half goal from Marc Twaddle.
Paris fans march in memory of killed supporter (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
About 300 Paris St Germain fans marched in silence on Sunday in memory of a supporter whose killing by a policeman prompted a nationwide debate on hooliganism and a crackdown on violence at the club.
Celtic full-back Telfer reveals summer exit plans (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic full-back Paul Telfer has revealed he will leave the club in the summer.
Porto go five points clear in Portuguese Liga (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Porto moved five points clear in the Portuguese Premier League on Saturday with a 2-0 home win over neighbours Boavista ahead of next week's Champions League tie with Arsenal.
Liga: Barcelona drop points away to Levante (Dec 3, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona were denied a morale-boosting win ahead of their Champions League decider against Werder Bremen next week when they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Levante in the Primera Liga on Saturday.
Serie A: Inter reinforce lead with 2-0 victory (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan reinforced their lead at the top of Serie A when they cruised to a 2-0 home win over Siena on Saturday.
Bundesliga: Klose double sends Werder top (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Miroslav Klose struck twice to send Werder Bremen top of the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday, as Bayern Munich lost ground in a 1-1 draw at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach.
Van Marwijk to leave Dortmund at end of season (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund coach Bert van Marwijk will step down at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the Bundesliga club.
Ligue 1: Lyon tame Le Mans for four in a row (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Runaway Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon recorded their fourth successive win on Saturday with 1-0 away victory at Le Mans.
SPL: Sub Zurawski wins it for leaders Celtic (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic marched 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League when a late goal from Maciej Zurawski earned a 1-0 home win over Aberdeen on Saturday.
Beckham and Ronaldo back for Real (Dec 2, 2006 12:00 GMT)
David Beckham and Ronaldo are back in the Real Madrid squad to face Athletic Bilbao at home in the Primera Liga on Sunday. Both players have recovered from knee problems.
Strachan raps agent over Pearson leak (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has blamed agent Willie McKay for bringing Stephen Pearson's predicament at the club into the public domain.
Celtic eye swoop for Arsenal's Stokes (Dec 1, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Celtic chief scout Ray Clarke has confirmed the Parkhead club could launch a bid for Falkirk loan striker Anthony Stokes. The 18-year-old has scored 12 goals in his last eight games.
