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English Premier League
Liverpool refinancing nears completion - reports (Jan 25, 2008 07:36 GMT)
Liverpool's American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are expected to announce within the next few days that they have successfully negotiated a refinancing deal for the club, British media reporte
FA to take no action against Adebayor (Jan 25, 2008 01:50 GMT)
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has escaped punishment for his alleged headbutt on team-mate Nicklas Bendtner, the Football Association have announced.
Southgate bids to discourage suitors (Jan 25, 2008 01:40 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists he is not worried about speculation over his big names because it means he has good players.
Cousin move to Fulham waiting on FIFA permission (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith admits Daniel Cousin's £3million move is 'in the balance' but hopes the striker is granted permission by FIFA to sign for Fulham.
Gills' Freeman on the verge of Arsenal move (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed teenager Luke Freeman is on the verge of completing a move to Arsenal.
Sevilla's Fabiano in no hurry to quit club (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Striker Luis Fabiano wants to remain at Sevilla for at least the rest of the season despite reports of a possible transfer window move to Manchester City.
Jewell furious as move for Carroll hits a snag (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Derby manager Paul Jewell has slammed the 'embarrassing' impasse which has left goalkeeper Roy Carroll kicking his heels.
Bruce keeping tabs on Motherwell's McCormack (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Steve Bruce is keeping tabs on highly-rated young Motherwell striker Ross McCormack. The 21-year-old has scored nine goals this season and is out of contract in the summer.
Sullivan: Bringing players in 'never been harder' (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan admits he has 'never worked so hard' to try to bring in new players with 20 possible deals under consideration.
Chelsea's Grant praises match-winner Cech (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Avram Grant hailed the match-winning performance of goalkeeper Petr Cech last night, just hours after the Czech Republic international had become a father for the first time.
Hush: Reds' reputation on the line (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend Steve Nicol tells Andrew Hush that the club's reputation has suffered of late.
Ferguson gives his backing for rival Rafa (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken in defence of his Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez by suggesting the Anfield club's owners have undermined him.
Lee Young-Pyo: A Quiet Presence (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender Lee Young-Pyo talks to Daniel Cho about his hopes for the season... and life.
English League Championship
South Korea's Choi ends Blades move hopes (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
South Korea's Choi Sung-kuk has given up on joining Sheffield United.
New boss Burley ready for Scotland challenge (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
George Burley was confirmed as the new Scotland manager today and said: 'To be asked to be manager of my country is a great honour.'
Burley unveiled as Scotland boss (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association have agreed a four and a half year deal for George Burley to become the new Scotland manager this afternoon.
English FA Cup
Havant defender Gregory's Anfield hopes dashed (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Havant & Waterlooville's hopes of playing suspended full-back Justin Gregory in their glamour FA Cup tie at Liverpool on Saturday are over after a strange twist of fate last night.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Lyon set sights on local derby win (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Lyon can earn local bragging rights - and take a significant step towards their seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title - by beating neighbours St Etienne this weekend.
Baros heading for Lyon exit (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Czech Republic striker Milan Baros looks to be on his way out of Lyon following fellow striker Fred's return to first-team action. Les Gones president Jean-Michel Aulas has said one of the pair will l
Dutch Eredivisie
Feyenoord beat Twente 3-1 to stay in touch (Jan 25, 2008 06:04 GMT)
Feyenoord fought back from a goal down to beat Twente Enschede 3-1 in the Dutch league on Thursday and stay in touch with the top.
Italian Serie A
Figo confirms retirement is most likely option (Jan 25, 2008 04:04 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo has said he is likely to retire at the end of the season but could be tempted to stay in the game if the right offer comes up.
Serie A: Ancelotti calls on AC Milan to get cynical (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Coach Carlo Ancelotti wants European champions AC Milan to get cynical as they seek to react to a surprise midweek defeat at Atalanta by beating Genoa at home on Sunday.
Spanish Primera División
Real asked to end backing for radical fans (Jan 25, 2008 05:44 GMT)
Real Madrid should stop backing the radical fans who were involved in violent incidents before the city derby against Atletico Madrid last weekend, Spain's government-run anti-violence commission said
La Liga: Villarreal hope to rein in runaway Real (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Third-placed Villarreal travel to the Bernabeu looking to slow leaders Real Madrid's charge to towards their second consecutive Primera Liga title on Sunday.
Europe
Villarreal hold Barca, Racing win 2-0 in Cup (Jan 25, 2008 05:43 GMT)
Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at Villarreal in the first leg of their King's Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Fit again Duff wins recall into Ireland squad (Jan 25, 2008 01:49 GMT)
Damien Duff today made his long-awaited return to the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's prestigious friendly with Brazil.
Scotland skipper backs boss' style (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Scotland skipper Barry Ferguson believes George Burley will get the national team playing football the right way.
Global
FIFA bans three Kenyan former soccer officials (Jan 25, 2008 04:05 GMT)
Three Kenyan former soccer officials have been banned from any football-related activity by FIFA's Ethics committee because of unethical behaviour and bribery, the committee announced on Thursday.
Folarin: Elephants favourites for the Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Ivory Coast should again make it all the way to the final in this year's competition, says Sulaiman Folarin.
Hush: The big shake up at Nations Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush brings us the latest low-down on an unpredictable and successful African Cup of Nations.
ANC: Make or break for Nigeria against Mali (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Nigeria will have their backs to the wall when they face Mali in their African Nations Cup Group B game in Sekondi on Friday.
Euro 2008
Depleted Swiss call up teenage striker (Jan 25, 2008 01:39 GMT)
Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn has responded to his country's striker shortage by calling up FC Basel's teenage forward Eren Derdiyok for next month's friendly against England.
Austria recall Pogatetz in squad for friendly (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Austria defender Emanuel Pogatetz has been named in their squad to face Germany in a Euro 2008 warm-up next month ending 17 months of international exile.
World Cup 2010
Iran appoint Spaniard Clemente as coach (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Iran appointed Spain's Javier Clemente as coach on Thursday ahead of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers starting in February. Iran have been without a coach since the departure of Amir Ghalenoei last year.
Dane Poulsen named as new Armenia coach (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Singapore coach Jan Poulsen has been appointed to lead Armenia in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, the Armenian FA said on Thursday.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
English Premier League
Liverpool refinancing nears completion - reports (Jan 25, 2008 07:36 GMT)
Liverpool's American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are expected to announce within the next few days that they have successfully negotiated a refinancing deal for the club, British media reporte
FA to take no action against Adebayor (Jan 25, 2008 01:50 GMT)
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has escaped punishment for his alleged headbutt on team-mate Nicklas Bendtner, the Football Association have announced.
Southgate bids to discourage suitors (Jan 25, 2008 01:40 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists he is not worried about speculation over his big names because it means he has good players.
Cousin move to Fulham waiting on FIFA permission (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith admits Daniel Cousin's £3million move is 'in the balance' but hopes the striker is granted permission by FIFA to sign for Fulham.
Gills' Freeman on the verge of Arsenal move (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed teenager Luke Freeman is on the verge of completing a move to Arsenal.
Sevilla's Fabiano in no hurry to quit club (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Striker Luis Fabiano wants to remain at Sevilla for at least the rest of the season despite reports of a possible transfer window move to Manchester City.
Jewell furious as move for Carroll hits a snag (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Derby manager Paul Jewell has slammed the 'embarrassing' impasse which has left goalkeeper Roy Carroll kicking his heels.
Bruce keeping tabs on Motherwell's McCormack (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Wigan manager Steve Bruce is keeping tabs on highly-rated young Motherwell striker Ross McCormack. The 21-year-old has scored nine goals this season and is out of contract in the summer.
Sullivan: Bringing players in 'never been harder' (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan admits he has 'never worked so hard' to try to bring in new players with 20 possible deals under consideration.
Chelsea's Grant praises match-winner Cech (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Avram Grant hailed the match-winning performance of goalkeeper Petr Cech last night, just hours after the Czech Republic international had become a father for the first time.
Hush: Reds' reputation on the line (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool legend Steve Nicol tells Andrew Hush that the club's reputation has suffered of late.
Ferguson gives his backing for rival Rafa (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken in defence of his Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez by suggesting the Anfield club's owners have undermined him.
Lee Young-Pyo: A Quiet Presence (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham defender Lee Young-Pyo talks to Daniel Cho about his hopes for the season... and life.
English League Championship
South Korea's Choi ends Blades move hopes (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
South Korea's Choi Sung-kuk has given up on joining Sheffield United.
New boss Burley ready for Scotland challenge (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
George Burley was confirmed as the new Scotland manager today and said: 'To be asked to be manager of my country is a great honour.'
Burley unveiled as Scotland boss (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Scottish Football Association have agreed a four and a half year deal for George Burley to become the new Scotland manager this afternoon.
English FA Cup
Havant defender Gregory's Anfield hopes dashed (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Havant & Waterlooville's hopes of playing suspended full-back Justin Gregory in their glamour FA Cup tie at Liverpool on Saturday are over after a strange twist of fate last night.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Lyon set sights on local derby win (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Lyon can earn local bragging rights - and take a significant step towards their seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title - by beating neighbours St Etienne this weekend.
Baros heading for Lyon exit (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Czech Republic striker Milan Baros looks to be on his way out of Lyon following fellow striker Fred's return to first-team action. Les Gones president Jean-Michel Aulas has said one of the pair will l
Dutch Eredivisie
Feyenoord beat Twente 3-1 to stay in touch (Jan 25, 2008 06:04 GMT)
Feyenoord fought back from a goal down to beat Twente Enschede 3-1 in the Dutch league on Thursday and stay in touch with the top.
Italian Serie A
Figo confirms retirement is most likely option (Jan 25, 2008 04:04 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo has said he is likely to retire at the end of the season but could be tempted to stay in the game if the right offer comes up.
Serie A: Ancelotti calls on AC Milan to get cynical (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Coach Carlo Ancelotti wants European champions AC Milan to get cynical as they seek to react to a surprise midweek defeat at Atalanta by beating Genoa at home on Sunday.
Spanish Primera División
Real asked to end backing for radical fans (Jan 25, 2008 05:44 GMT)
Real Madrid should stop backing the radical fans who were involved in violent incidents before the city derby against Atletico Madrid last weekend, Spain's government-run anti-violence commission said
La Liga: Villarreal hope to rein in runaway Real (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Third-placed Villarreal travel to the Bernabeu looking to slow leaders Real Madrid's charge to towards their second consecutive Primera Liga title on Sunday.
Europe
Villarreal hold Barca, Racing win 2-0 in Cup (Jan 25, 2008 05:43 GMT)
Barcelona were held to a goalless draw at Villarreal in the first leg of their King's Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Fit again Duff wins recall into Ireland squad (Jan 25, 2008 01:49 GMT)
Damien Duff today made his long-awaited return to the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's prestigious friendly with Brazil.
Scotland skipper backs boss' style (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Scotland skipper Barry Ferguson believes George Burley will get the national team playing football the right way.
Global
FIFA bans three Kenyan former soccer officials (Jan 25, 2008 04:05 GMT)
Three Kenyan former soccer officials have been banned from any football-related activity by FIFA's Ethics committee because of unethical behaviour and bribery, the committee announced on Thursday.
Folarin: Elephants favourites for the Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Ivory Coast should again make it all the way to the final in this year's competition, says Sulaiman Folarin.
Hush: The big shake up at Nations Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush brings us the latest low-down on an unpredictable and successful African Cup of Nations.
ANC: Make or break for Nigeria against Mali (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Nigeria will have their backs to the wall when they face Mali in their African Nations Cup Group B game in Sekondi on Friday.
Euro 2008
Depleted Swiss call up teenage striker (Jan 25, 2008 01:39 GMT)
Switzerland coach Koebi Kuhn has responded to his country's striker shortage by calling up FC Basel's teenage forward Eren Derdiyok for next month's friendly against England.
Austria recall Pogatetz in squad for friendly (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Austria defender Emanuel Pogatetz has been named in their squad to face Germany in a Euro 2008 warm-up next month ending 17 months of international exile.
World Cup 2010
Iran appoint Spaniard Clemente as coach (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Iran appointed Spain's Javier Clemente as coach on Thursday ahead of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers starting in February. Iran have been without a coach since the departure of Amir Ghalenoei last year.
Dane Poulsen named as new Armenia coach (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Singapore coach Jan Poulsen has been appointed to lead Armenia in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, the Armenian FA said on Thursday.
