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English National Team
England's 2018 World Cup bid picks up pace (Apr 24, 2008 15:50 GMT)
England's bid for the 2018 World Cup will focus on developing the game across the world and will cost an estimated £15million, the Football Association's board members were told today.
English Premier League
PSV hoping to keep hold of Chelsea loan duo (Apr 24, 2008 19:07 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are hoping to extend deals with defensive duo Slobodan Rajkovic and Alcides into next season.
Huddersfield chairman lauds Ternent appointment (Apr 24, 2008 17:35 GMT)
Huddersfield chairman Ken Davy has predicted a bright future for the club after appointing Stan Ternent as manager.
O'Neill desperate to keep hold of skipper Barry (Apr 24, 2008 15:49 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will pull out all the stops to keep hold of his leading assets including in-demand skipper Gareth Barry.
CSKA Moscow striker Jo on course for City move? (Apr 24, 2008 15:11 GMT)
The agent of reported Manchester City target Jo believes 'something will happen' in the near future to allow the CSKA Moscow striker to move to Eastlands.
AC insist on 'free loan' for outcast Shevchenko (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Andriy Shevchenko will only return to AC Milan if Chelsea agree to loan the Ukraine striker free of charge, according to the player's agent.
Sven and Thaksin set for talks (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has pencilled in a date with Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra at the weekend.
Agent confirms Lampard's mother dies in hospital (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard's agent Steve Kutner has confirmed that the Chelsea and England player's mother, Pat, has died this afternoon.
English League Two
Beleaguered Rotherham facing 'immediate closure' (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Administrator Jeremy Bleazard has revealed that Rotherham may have to 'close immediately' following the withdrawal of offers to buy the club.
English FA Cup
Cardiff cup win will mean UEFA place confirm FA (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff will represent England in next season's UEFA Cup should they beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup final, the Football Association board today decided.
French Ligue 1
Marseille and PSG face pressure in Ligue 1 (Apr 24, 2008 15:40 GMT)
Olympique Marseille and Paris St Germain will be under the spotlight when Champions League and relegation battles hot up at either end of Ligue 1 this weekend.
German Bundesliga
Bayern close in on 21st German championship (Apr 24, 2008 15:44 GMT)
Bayern Munich can clinch their 21st German championship if Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 lose on Saturday and they win at home to VfB Stuttgart on Sunday.
Italian Serie A
Inter Milan closing in on Serie A title (Apr 24, 2008 17:32 GMT)
Inter Milan will retain their Serie A title this Sunday if they beat Cagliari and second-placed AS Roma lose at home to Torino.
Spanish Primera División
Real get first chance to wrap up league title (Apr 24, 2008 17:39 GMT)
Real Madrid will wrap up their 31st league title with four games to spare if they beat Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu on Sunday and both Villarreal and Barcelona fail to win their games this weekend.
Europe
Gers boss Smith ready for month of destiny (Apr 24, 2008 15:48 GMT)
Walter Smith may boast a managerial career spanning 17 years but the Rangers boss admits the next four weeks will represent his biggest challenge yet as the club look an historic quadruple.
Fiorentina planning to be positive at Ibrox (Apr 24, 2008 15:46 GMT)
Alessandro Gamberini knows Fiorentina's UEFA Cup dream almost died the last time they played on British soil.
EU ready to approve 'homegrown' plans (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
BERNE, Switzerland, April 24 (Reuters) - European soccer's ruling body UEFA said on Thursday it had moved a step closer to agreement with the European Union over sport's status in EU law.
UEFA Champions League
Riise promises to bounce back after own goal (Apr 24, 2008 17:27 GMT)
Liverpool defender John Arne Riise believes he will come back stronger after a scoring a shock injury-time own goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League semi-f
Sir Alex vows to attack Barca back on home soil (Apr 24, 2008 15:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has promised that Manchester United will go for broke next Tuesday at Old Trafford in search of a Champions League final place.
Xavi confident Barca can progress (Apr 24, 2008 15:52 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Xavi led the chorus of rallying cries in the Catalan ranks as Frank Rijkaard's players remained confident of reaching the final despite the stalemate with Man United.
Laporta: Barca have 'more quality' than United (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes his side are better than Manchester United and is confident the Catalan giants will advance to next month's Champions League final in Moscow.
Laporta backs Barcelona to prove their quality (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes his side are better than Manchester United and is confident the Catalan giants will advance to next month's Champions League final in Moscow.
Rae's Say: United must be wary at OT (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae says United's tag of favourites won't please Fergie in the bid to get to Moscow.
Global
San Lorenzo win riot-postponed match (Apr 24, 2008 15:39 GMT)
An Argentine match postponed last month when fans rioted over the death of a fan on the way to the stadium, went ahead on Wednesday, San Lorenzo beating Velez Sarsfield 1-0.
Sao Paulo qualify, Flamengo keeper on target (Apr 24, 2008 15:37 GMT)
Brazilian champions Sao Paulo qualified for the last 16 of South America's Libertadores Cup with a 1-0 win over Atletico Nacional on Wednesday.
Santini approached to be Tunisia coach (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tunisia have approached former France manager Jacques Santini to take over as their new national team coach, reports said on Thursday.
Holders Etoile Sahel face tough tie in Zimbabwe (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Holders Etoile Sahel face a difficult tie away in Zimbabwe on Sunday when they continue the defence of their African Champions League crown against Dynamos in Harare.
Euro 2008
Austria throw chance to 38-year-old Vastic (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Austria coach Josef Hickersberger recalled 38-year-old attacking midfielder Ivica Vastic on Thursday in a provisional 31-man squad for June's Euro 2008 tournament.
World Cup 2010
FIFA ask Peru striker Pizarro to drop lawsuit (Apr 24, 2008 15:43 GMT)
Peru striker Claudio Pizarro, banned by his country for 18 months for indiscipline, has been asked by FIFA to withdraw a lawsuit he has taken out against the Peruvian federation over his suspension.
Tykes hero Odejayi called up by Nigeria (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barnsley striker Kayode Odejayi was named in Nigeria's 26-man squad on Thursday for next month's friendly with Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria and a World Cup qualifier against South Africa in June.
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 National Team
England's 2018 World Cup bid picks up pace (Apr 24, 2008 15:50 GMT)
England's bid for the 2018 World Cup will focus on developing the game across the world and will cost an estimated £15million, the Football Association's board members were told today.
English Premier League
PSV hoping to keep hold of Chelsea loan duo (Apr 24, 2008 19:07 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven are hoping to extend deals with defensive duo Slobodan Rajkovic and Alcides into next season.
Huddersfield chairman lauds Ternent appointment (Apr 24, 2008 17:35 GMT)
Huddersfield chairman Ken Davy has predicted a bright future for the club after appointing Stan Ternent as manager.
O'Neill desperate to keep hold of skipper Barry (Apr 24, 2008 15:49 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will pull out all the stops to keep hold of his leading assets including in-demand skipper Gareth Barry.
CSKA Moscow striker Jo on course for City move? (Apr 24, 2008 15:11 GMT)
The agent of reported Manchester City target Jo believes 'something will happen' in the near future to allow the CSKA Moscow striker to move to Eastlands.
AC insist on 'free loan' for outcast Shevchenko (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Andriy Shevchenko will only return to AC Milan if Chelsea agree to loan the Ukraine striker free of charge, according to the player's agent.
Sven and Thaksin set for talks (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has pencilled in a date with Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra at the weekend.
Agent confirms Lampard's mother dies in hospital (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard's agent Steve Kutner has confirmed that the Chelsea and England player's mother, Pat, has died this afternoon.
English League Two
Beleaguered Rotherham facing 'immediate closure' (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Administrator Jeremy Bleazard has revealed that Rotherham may have to 'close immediately' following the withdrawal of offers to buy the club.
English FA Cup
Cardiff cup win will mean UEFA place confirm FA (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Cardiff will represent England in next season's UEFA Cup should they beat Portsmouth in the FA Cup final, the Football Association board today decided.
French Ligue 1
Marseille and PSG face pressure in Ligue 1 (Apr 24, 2008 15:40 GMT)
Olympique Marseille and Paris St Germain will be under the spotlight when Champions League and relegation battles hot up at either end of Ligue 1 this weekend.
German Bundesliga
Bayern close in on 21st German championship (Apr 24, 2008 15:44 GMT)
Bayern Munich can clinch their 21st German championship if Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 lose on Saturday and they win at home to VfB Stuttgart on Sunday.
Italian Serie A
Inter Milan closing in on Serie A title (Apr 24, 2008 17:32 GMT)
Inter Milan will retain their Serie A title this Sunday if they beat Cagliari and second-placed AS Roma lose at home to Torino.
Spanish Primera División
Real get first chance to wrap up league title (Apr 24, 2008 17:39 GMT)
Real Madrid will wrap up their 31st league title with four games to spare if they beat Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu on Sunday and both Villarreal and Barcelona fail to win their games this weekend.
Europe
Gers boss Smith ready for month of destiny (Apr 24, 2008 15:48 GMT)
Walter Smith may boast a managerial career spanning 17 years but the Rangers boss admits the next four weeks will represent his biggest challenge yet as the club look an historic quadruple.
Fiorentina planning to be positive at Ibrox (Apr 24, 2008 15:46 GMT)
Alessandro Gamberini knows Fiorentina's UEFA Cup dream almost died the last time they played on British soil.
EU ready to approve 'homegrown' plans (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
BERNE, Switzerland, April 24 (Reuters) - European soccer's ruling body UEFA said on Thursday it had moved a step closer to agreement with the European Union over sport's status in EU law.
UEFA Champions League
Riise promises to bounce back after own goal (Apr 24, 2008 17:27 GMT)
Liverpool defender John Arne Riise believes he will come back stronger after a scoring a shock injury-time own goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League semi-f
Sir Alex vows to attack Barca back on home soil (Apr 24, 2008 15:53 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has promised that Manchester United will go for broke next Tuesday at Old Trafford in search of a Champions League final place.
Xavi confident Barca can progress (Apr 24, 2008 15:52 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Xavi led the chorus of rallying cries in the Catalan ranks as Frank Rijkaard's players remained confident of reaching the final despite the stalemate with Man United.
Laporta: Barca have 'more quality' than United (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes his side are better than Manchester United and is confident the Catalan giants will advance to next month's Champions League final in Moscow.
Laporta backs Barcelona to prove their quality (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes his side are better than Manchester United and is confident the Catalan giants will advance to next month's Champions League final in Moscow.
Rae's Say: United must be wary at OT (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae says United's tag of favourites won't please Fergie in the bid to get to Moscow.
Global
San Lorenzo win riot-postponed match (Apr 24, 2008 15:39 GMT)
An Argentine match postponed last month when fans rioted over the death of a fan on the way to the stadium, went ahead on Wednesday, San Lorenzo beating Velez Sarsfield 1-0.
Sao Paulo qualify, Flamengo keeper on target (Apr 24, 2008 15:37 GMT)
Brazilian champions Sao Paulo qualified for the last 16 of South America's Libertadores Cup with a 1-0 win over Atletico Nacional on Wednesday.
Santini approached to be Tunisia coach (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Tunisia have approached former France manager Jacques Santini to take over as their new national team coach, reports said on Thursday.
Holders Etoile Sahel face tough tie in Zimbabwe (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Holders Etoile Sahel face a difficult tie away in Zimbabwe on Sunday when they continue the defence of their African Champions League crown against Dynamos in Harare.
Euro 2008
Austria throw chance to 38-year-old Vastic (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Austria coach Josef Hickersberger recalled 38-year-old attacking midfielder Ivica Vastic on Thursday in a provisional 31-man squad for June's Euro 2008 tournament.
World Cup 2010
FIFA ask Peru striker Pizarro to drop lawsuit (Apr 24, 2008 15:43 GMT)
Peru striker Claudio Pizarro, banned by his country for 18 months for indiscipline, has been asked by FIFA to withdraw a lawsuit he has taken out against the Peruvian federation over his suspension.
Tykes hero Odejayi called up by Nigeria (Apr 24, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Barnsley striker Kayode Odejayi was named in Nigeria's 26-man squad on Thursday for next month's friendly with Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria and a World Cup qualifier against South Africa in June.
