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English Premier League
Premiership: United clear at the top, Gunners blitz (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes ensured Manchester United would be top of the Premiership on Christmas Day as the leaders won 3-0 at Aston Villa.
Premier Showdown - Dec 16-18 (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
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Reo-coker received hate mail, reveals agent (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
West Ham United captain Nigel Reo-Coker has received hate mail during the club's recent slump.
McCulloch charged for punching Blades defender (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic midfielder Lee McCulloch has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.
Angry Arsenal boss Wenger charged by FA (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct in relation to his words and behaviour towards the match officials at half-time of Saturday's match aga
Hubbard: The Charlton corporation under Les Reed (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on why Les Reed's management style is doomed to failure at Charlton Athletic.
FA to ignore calls to change transfer system (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Football Association will resist any pressure to strip them of their role as the watchdog body for transfers.
Shape up or ship out, Curbs tells Tevez (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley has told Carlos Tevez to impress in training to win his place back in the West Ham starting line-up.
Pompey scared off by £12m Fernandes price tag (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Portsmouth's on-loan midfielder Manuel Fernandes will return to Benfica on January 2 after the Premiership club admitted they will not permanently sign him.
Howard resigned to Old Trafford exit (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Tim Howard believes he has been pushed a step closer to an exit from Manchester United by Edwin van der Sar's contract extension with the Old Trafford club.
Mourinho considers making defensive purchase (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho might be tempted into the transfer market next month after admitting he is short of cover in central defence.
Warnock wants new deal at Bramall Lane (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is hoping for another contract early in the new year - providing he enjoys a happy Christmas.
Ashton suffers injury setback (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley fears Dean Ashton's comeback from a broken ankle could be delayed until February.
Beckham should consider Bolton, insists Allardyce (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce believes Bolton should not be discounted as a possible destination if David Beckham decides to leave Real Madrid, citing some famous names pitching up at the Reebok.
Everton slam Mourinho and demand apology (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Everton have urged Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to retract his comments about Andrew Johnson in the wake of Chelsea's 3-2 win at Goodison Park.
O'Neill desperate to strengthen in January (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed he will be leaving no stone unturned as he to tries to strengthen next month with West Brom's Curtis Davies and Man United defender Phil Bardsley poten
Ferguson determined to bounce back from defeat (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson remained defiant after Manchester United's lead at the top of the Premiership was cut to just two points following defeat at West Ham.
Curbs delighted with Reo-Coker's reaction (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley has called on Nigel Reo-Coker to continue leading the fight against relegation after the midfielder helped get West Ham's new boss off to a winning start at Upton Park.
Jol hopeful Lennon will make Cup quarter-final (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Tottenham coach Martin Jol has not ruled Aaron Lennon out of Wednesday night's Carling Cup quarter-final against Southend.
Coleman eager for Queudrue to pass fitness test (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Fulham manager Chris Coleman is anxious that former Middlesbrough defender Franck Queudrue will be passed fit to face his former club at Craven Cottage tonight.
Carter: Who'll be splashing the cash in January? (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the likely activity for all the clubs before the transfer window opens in January.
English League Championship
Cardiff rubbish talk of buyout collapse (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cardiff have dismissed reports that the proposed buy-out of the club has run into difficulties.
Doubts over Mandaric's Leciester takeover (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Milan Mandaric's advisors have confirmed talks over a proposed £25million takeover of Leicester are 'continuing' following reports he was unhappy with the state of the Championship club's finances.
Scottish Premier League
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.
German Bundesliga
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.
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.
Italian National Team
Cannavaro scoops FIFA World Player of the Year (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italy's Fabio Cannavaro completed an outstanding year of achievement on Monday when he added FIFA's World Player of the Year crown to the European Footballer of the Year award he won last month.
Italian Serie A
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.
Spanish Primera División
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.
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.
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.
Europe
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.
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.
Global
Round-up of action from South America (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cienciano recovered from a 12-hour bus journey across the Andes to beat Melgar 2-1 at the weekend and force a playoff with Universitario to decide the second stage of the Peruvian championship.
Brazil finish 2006 on top of FIFA rankings (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil have finished top of the FIFA rankings for a fifth year in succession with world champions Italy close behind in second. Nigeria are among the other notable movers of the year.
Australia in spotlight at Asian Cup finals draw (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
All eyes will be on debutants Australia when the draw for next year's Asian Cup finals is held amid much glitz and fanfare at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Tuesday.
El Nacional's title overshadowed by brawl (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
El Nacional won the Ecuadorean championship for the second time in a row on Sunday but an ugly brawl at the end of another match overshadowed the celebrations.
Euro 2008
Zaugg named as new Liechtenstein coach (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Liechtenstein have named former Switzerland coach Hans-Peter "Bidu" Zaugg as the new manager of the tiny principality's national team.
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English Premier League
Premiership: United clear at the top, Gunners blitz (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Scholes ensured Manchester United would be top of the Premiership on Christmas Day as the leaders won 3-0 at Aston Villa.
Premier Showdown - Dec 16-18 (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Rest of the World team is putting up a real fight in our fantastic predictions game. Sign up to take on our experts and you can help take them to ultimate glory!
Reo-coker received hate mail, reveals agent (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
West Ham United captain Nigel Reo-Coker has received hate mail during the club's recent slump.
McCulloch charged for punching Blades defender (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic midfielder Lee McCulloch has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.
Angry Arsenal boss Wenger charged by FA (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct in relation to his words and behaviour towards the match officials at half-time of Saturday's match aga
Hubbard: The Charlton corporation under Les Reed (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard on why Les Reed's management style is doomed to failure at Charlton Athletic.
FA to ignore calls to change transfer system (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
The Football Association will resist any pressure to strip them of their role as the watchdog body for transfers.
Shape up or ship out, Curbs tells Tevez (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley has told Carlos Tevez to impress in training to win his place back in the West Ham starting line-up.
Pompey scared off by £12m Fernandes price tag (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Portsmouth's on-loan midfielder Manuel Fernandes will return to Benfica on January 2 after the Premiership club admitted they will not permanently sign him.
Howard resigned to Old Trafford exit (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Tim Howard believes he has been pushed a step closer to an exit from Manchester United by Edwin van der Sar's contract extension with the Old Trafford club.
Mourinho considers making defensive purchase (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho might be tempted into the transfer market next month after admitting he is short of cover in central defence.
Warnock wants new deal at Bramall Lane (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is hoping for another contract early in the new year - providing he enjoys a happy Christmas.
Ashton suffers injury setback (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley fears Dean Ashton's comeback from a broken ankle could be delayed until February.
Beckham should consider Bolton, insists Allardyce (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce believes Bolton should not be discounted as a possible destination if David Beckham decides to leave Real Madrid, citing some famous names pitching up at the Reebok.
Everton slam Mourinho and demand apology (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Everton have urged Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to retract his comments about Andrew Johnson in the wake of Chelsea's 3-2 win at Goodison Park.
O'Neill desperate to strengthen in January (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed he will be leaving no stone unturned as he to tries to strengthen next month with West Brom's Curtis Davies and Man United defender Phil Bardsley poten
Ferguson determined to bounce back from defeat (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson remained defiant after Manchester United's lead at the top of the Premiership was cut to just two points following defeat at West Ham.
Curbs delighted with Reo-Coker's reaction (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley has called on Nigel Reo-Coker to continue leading the fight against relegation after the midfielder helped get West Ham's new boss off to a winning start at Upton Park.
Jol hopeful Lennon will make Cup quarter-final (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Tottenham coach Martin Jol has not ruled Aaron Lennon out of Wednesday night's Carling Cup quarter-final against Southend.
Coleman eager for Queudrue to pass fitness test (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Fulham manager Chris Coleman is anxious that former Middlesbrough defender Franck Queudrue will be passed fit to face his former club at Craven Cottage tonight.
Carter: Who'll be splashing the cash in January? (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the likely activity for all the clubs before the transfer window opens in January.
English League Championship
Cardiff rubbish talk of buyout collapse (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cardiff have dismissed reports that the proposed buy-out of the club has run into difficulties.
Doubts over Mandaric's Leciester takeover (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Milan Mandaric's advisors have confirmed talks over a proposed £25million takeover of Leicester are 'continuing' following reports he was unhappy with the state of the Championship club's finances.
Scottish Premier League
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.
German Bundesliga
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.
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.
Italian National Team
Cannavaro scoops FIFA World Player of the Year (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Italy's Fabio Cannavaro completed an outstanding year of achievement on Monday when he added FIFA's World Player of the Year crown to the European Footballer of the Year award he won last month.
Italian Serie A
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.
Spanish Primera División
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.
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.
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.
Europe
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.
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.
Global
Round-up of action from South America (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Cienciano recovered from a 12-hour bus journey across the Andes to beat Melgar 2-1 at the weekend and force a playoff with Universitario to decide the second stage of the Peruvian championship.
Brazil finish 2006 on top of FIFA rankings (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Brazil have finished top of the FIFA rankings for a fifth year in succession with world champions Italy close behind in second. Nigeria are among the other notable movers of the year.
Australia in spotlight at Asian Cup finals draw (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
All eyes will be on debutants Australia when the draw for next year's Asian Cup finals is held amid much glitz and fanfare at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Tuesday.
El Nacional's title overshadowed by brawl (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
El Nacional won the Ecuadorean championship for the second time in a row on Sunday but an ugly brawl at the end of another match overshadowed the celebrations.
Euro 2008
Zaugg named as new Liechtenstein coach (Dec 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Liechtenstein have named former Switzerland coach Hans-Peter "Bidu" Zaugg as the new manager of the tiny principality's national team.
