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English National Team
Pearce names experimental Under-21 squad (Nov 11, 2008 22:08 GMT)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has included Micah Richards and Aaron Lennon but rested his other experienced players for the friendly against Czech Republic next week.
Capello signed up to help English World Cup bid (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has been signed up to help England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. The England head coach is one of six new bid vice-presidents announced.
English Premier League
Keane sceptical about ref talks (Nov 11, 2008 22:10 GMT)
Roy Keane is not convinced talks between referees and club managers will solve the current differences between the two groups.
Adams fears he won't be given time (Nov 11, 2008 21:10 GMT)
New Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is "very positive'' about his future at the club - but does worry he may not be given the time he needs to prove himself.
South African interest in Portsmouth takeover (Nov 11, 2008 19:50 GMT)
Portsmouth could become the latest Premier League club to change hands amid reports that owner Alexandre Gaydamak has held talks with South African mining giant Central Rand Gold.
Cole slams Forest after confirming retirement (Nov 11, 2008 19:46 GMT)
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole has confirmed his retirement.
LMA plan "Respect" talks (Nov 11, 2008 19:43 GMT)
League managers will have talks with referees' chiefs to try to revive the Football Association's 'Respect' campaign.
Elano Man City "sadness" (Nov 11, 2008 18:44 GMT)
Elano has spoken of his "sadness'' at falling out of favour at Manchester City recently.
Chelsea look to develop Academy prospects (Nov 11, 2008 16:47 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has rubbished reports that the credit crunch will dramatically alter the club's transfer policy but admitted it was changing the way they look at spending on players.
PFA unhappy with new drugs testing plans (Nov 11, 2008 16:38 GMT)
The Professional Footballers' Association are opposing new drug-testing rules that could see the top players tested in their own homes.
Tevez saga put on hold (Nov 11, 2008 16:35 GMT)
West Ham face a nervous wait before discovering whether their legal fight against Sheffield United over the Carlos Tevez affair is finally over.
Rio backs Evans to become United regular (Nov 11, 2008 16:32 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has urged Jonny Evans to be patient in his battle for a first-team berth at Manchester United - even though he knows exactly what the Northern Ireland international is going through.
Nasri confident Gunners have turned the corner (Nov 11, 2008 16:29 GMT)
France midfielder Samir Nasri insists the best is yet to come from Arsenal`s young side following their 2-1 win over Manchester United last weekend.
Hargo out for season (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his right knee.
Ferguson reveals winter break idea (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes one round of Premier League fixtures could be played over a three-week period in January to allow the introduction of a much-needed winter break.
FA want Kinnear to explain "Mickey Mouse" jibe (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Football Association have confirmed they have written to interim Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear to ask him to explain his "Mickey Mouse'" comment about referee Martin Atkinson.
Metgod handed Pompey role (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Real Madrid defender Johnny Metgod has quit his coaching role at Feyenoord to become the new first-team coach at Portsmouth.
Guadalajara claim loan deal for City's Castillo (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mexican giants Guadalajara are very close to signing Nery Castillo on loan to play in the Primera División de México and the Copa Sudamericana, according to club vice-president Nestor de la Torre.
Fantasy Focus: The money makers (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson reveals the most profitable players in Premier League fantasy.
Fans' say: Premier League Nov 08-09 (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's Correspondents give the fans reaction to how each of the 20 Premier League sides faired this weekend.
English League Championship
Norris says sorry for controversial celebration (Nov 11, 2008 17:55 GMT)
Ipswich midfielder David Norris has apologised over his controversial goal celebration in Saturday's 1-0 win over Blackpool.
English Carling Cup
Keane and Gerrard to be rested for Spurs game (Nov 11, 2008 16:31 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed both Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane will definitely be rested for tomorrow's Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Tottenham.
Young Gunners to face Latics (Nov 11, 2008 16:31 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will keep faith with Arsenal's young guns against Wigan in the Carling Cup fourth round on Tuesday.
Carling Cup: Gunners impress, Tevez saves United (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jay Simpson scored twice as Arsenal's youngsters put on a fine display to beat Wigan 3-0 in their Carling Cup fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Scottish Premier League
Defender Papac extends Rangers contract to 2011 (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sasa Papac has signed a new deal with Rangers which extends his contract to 2011, the club have confirmed.
French Ligue 1
Lyon ready to open contract talks with Fred (Nov 11, 2008 19:56 GMT)
Lyon are set to open talks with Fred over a new deal at the Stade Gerland, according to president Jean-Michel Aulas' chief advisor Bernard Lacombe.
Struggling St Etienne hand reins to Perrin (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Alain Perrin has been confirmed as the new coach of St Etienne. Les Verts sacked Laurent Roussey on Monday following the club's run of five straight Ligue 1 defeats and initiated talks with Perrin almost immediately.
German National Team
Loew aims to clear the air with unhappy stars (Nov 11, 2008 19:58 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Loew will summon his players to a meeting in Berlin prior to next week's international friendly against England to address some of the issues which have plagued the national team in recent weeks.
German Bundesliga
Bayern insist Podolski will be going nowhere (Nov 11, 2008 20:49 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has reiterated striker Lukas Podolski will not be leaving the club in January, unless they can find a suitable replacement.
Bremen issue stadium bans after Bochum incident (Nov 11, 2008 19:31 GMT)
Werder Bremen have banned eight fans from their Weser Stadion for life as a result of last Saturday's disturbances in Bochum.
Galaxy star Donovan trains with Bayern Munich (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Landon Donovan started a 10-day training period with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Dutch Eredivisie
Huntelaar will not rush return from ankle injury (Nov 11, 2008 19:25 GMT)
Ajax captain Klaas Jan Huntelaar has spoken of his dismay at being ruled out for six weeks with a torn ankle tendon but vowed not to rush back into action before he is ready.
Italian Serie A
New stadia could hold key to Serie A troubles (Nov 11, 2008 19:41 GMT)
Plans for new stadiums in Rome show that Italian soccer is working hard to stop its hooligan problem, the city's mayor said on the anniversary of the fatal shooting of a Lazio fan.
Ancelotti hails Ronaldinho's return to form (Nov 11, 2008 19:36 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Ronaldinho will only get better as the season continues.
Prosecutor asks for six-year jail term for Moggi (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi should face six years in jail after being accused of using a player management agency to manipulate the transfer market, a prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Palermo coach Ballardini gets Zamparini backing (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has given coach Davide Ballardini a vote of confidence ahead of Saturday´s game against Serie A leaders Internazionale.
Europe
Lyon suffer shock Cup exit and first home defeat (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon were knocked out of the French League Cup after a 3-1 defeat by second-division Metz in the fourth round on Tuesday, exactly a year after their last home defeat.
Lowly Real Union knock Madrid out of King's Cup (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Third-tier team Real Union knocked Primera Liga champions Real Madrid out of the King's Cup on away goals after striking late to draw 6-6 on aggregate on Tuesday.
UEFA Champions League
Be prepared with Heineken (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Are you prepared for the UEFA Champions League? Find out by taking part in the Heineken "Be Prepared" online challenge
Global
Popovic hangs up boots to focus on coaching (Nov 11, 2008 17:57 GMT)
Former Australia international Tony Popovic announced on Tuesday he was hanging up his boots to start a new job as a coach.
Adelaide forced to turn to teenage goalkeeper (Nov 11, 2008 16:34 GMT)
Adelaide United are pinning their hopes on a teenage goalkeeper to give them any hope of overturning a 3-0 deficit against Japan's Gamba Osaka in Wednesday's second leg of the Asian Champions League final.
Bolivian champions apologise over fight with police (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Bolivian champions Aurora have apologised after their players were involved in a brawl with riot police during a game on Sunday in which their goalkeeper Silvio Dulcich used a corner flag as weapon.
Boca injury blow as Paletta tears knee ligament (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors defender Gabriel Paletta has been ruled out for around six months after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee.
World Cup 2010
Ferguson and Hutton back in Scotland squad (Nov 11, 2008 19:53 GMT)
Scotland manager George Burley admits it feels great to have Barry Ferguson and Alan Hutton back in his plans for the friendly with Argentina.
Verbeek lauds Australia's attacking options (Nov 11, 2008 19:34 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek believes he is spoilt for choice when it comes to strikers for next week's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Eriksson backed to revive Mexico (Nov 11, 2008 16:27 GMT)
Mexican Football Federation president Justino Compean is confident the national team will recover from disappointing displays in their last two games and advance to the next stage of World Cup qualifying.
Eriksson to hand Castillo chance to shine (Nov 11, 2008 16:24 GMT)
Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed Nery Castillo will play in the friendly against Ecuador despite the midfielder not featuring for his club side Manchester City.
Dasey: Bahrain's World Cup wounds (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey looks ahead to Bahrain's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Australia.
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
Pearce names experimental Under-21 squad (Nov 11, 2008 22:08 GMT)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has included Micah Richards and Aaron Lennon but rested his other experienced players for the friendly against Czech Republic next week.
Capello signed up to help English World Cup bid (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has been signed up to help England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. The England head coach is one of six new bid vice-presidents announced.
English Premier League
Keane sceptical about ref talks (Nov 11, 2008 22:10 GMT)
Roy Keane is not convinced talks between referees and club managers will solve the current differences between the two groups.
Adams fears he won't be given time (Nov 11, 2008 21:10 GMT)
New Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is "very positive'' about his future at the club - but does worry he may not be given the time he needs to prove himself.
South African interest in Portsmouth takeover (Nov 11, 2008 19:50 GMT)
Portsmouth could become the latest Premier League club to change hands amid reports that owner Alexandre Gaydamak has held talks with South African mining giant Central Rand Gold.
Cole slams Forest after confirming retirement (Nov 11, 2008 19:46 GMT)
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole has confirmed his retirement.
LMA plan "Respect" talks (Nov 11, 2008 19:43 GMT)
League managers will have talks with referees' chiefs to try to revive the Football Association's 'Respect' campaign.
Elano Man City "sadness" (Nov 11, 2008 18:44 GMT)
Elano has spoken of his "sadness'' at falling out of favour at Manchester City recently.
Chelsea look to develop Academy prospects (Nov 11, 2008 16:47 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has rubbished reports that the credit crunch will dramatically alter the club's transfer policy but admitted it was changing the way they look at spending on players.
PFA unhappy with new drugs testing plans (Nov 11, 2008 16:38 GMT)
The Professional Footballers' Association are opposing new drug-testing rules that could see the top players tested in their own homes.
Tevez saga put on hold (Nov 11, 2008 16:35 GMT)
West Ham face a nervous wait before discovering whether their legal fight against Sheffield United over the Carlos Tevez affair is finally over.
Rio backs Evans to become United regular (Nov 11, 2008 16:32 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand has urged Jonny Evans to be patient in his battle for a first-team berth at Manchester United - even though he knows exactly what the Northern Ireland international is going through.
Nasri confident Gunners have turned the corner (Nov 11, 2008 16:29 GMT)
France midfielder Samir Nasri insists the best is yet to come from Arsenal`s young side following their 2-1 win over Manchester United last weekend.
Hargo out for season (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his right knee.
Ferguson reveals winter break idea (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes one round of Premier League fixtures could be played over a three-week period in January to allow the introduction of a much-needed winter break.
FA want Kinnear to explain "Mickey Mouse" jibe (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Football Association have confirmed they have written to interim Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear to ask him to explain his "Mickey Mouse'" comment about referee Martin Atkinson.
Metgod handed Pompey role (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Real Madrid defender Johnny Metgod has quit his coaching role at Feyenoord to become the new first-team coach at Portsmouth.
Guadalajara claim loan deal for City's Castillo (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mexican giants Guadalajara are very close to signing Nery Castillo on loan to play in the Primera División de México and the Copa Sudamericana, according to club vice-president Nestor de la Torre.
Fantasy Focus: The money makers (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson reveals the most profitable players in Premier League fantasy.
Fans' say: Premier League Nov 08-09 (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's Correspondents give the fans reaction to how each of the 20 Premier League sides faired this weekend.
English League Championship
Norris says sorry for controversial celebration (Nov 11, 2008 17:55 GMT)
Ipswich midfielder David Norris has apologised over his controversial goal celebration in Saturday's 1-0 win over Blackpool.
English Carling Cup
Keane and Gerrard to be rested for Spurs game (Nov 11, 2008 16:31 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed both Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane will definitely be rested for tomorrow's Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Tottenham.
Young Gunners to face Latics (Nov 11, 2008 16:31 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will keep faith with Arsenal's young guns against Wigan in the Carling Cup fourth round on Tuesday.
Carling Cup: Gunners impress, Tevez saves United (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jay Simpson scored twice as Arsenal's youngsters put on a fine display to beat Wigan 3-0 in their Carling Cup fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Scottish Premier League
Defender Papac extends Rangers contract to 2011 (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sasa Papac has signed a new deal with Rangers which extends his contract to 2011, the club have confirmed.
French Ligue 1
Lyon ready to open contract talks with Fred (Nov 11, 2008 19:56 GMT)
Lyon are set to open talks with Fred over a new deal at the Stade Gerland, according to president Jean-Michel Aulas' chief advisor Bernard Lacombe.
Struggling St Etienne hand reins to Perrin (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Alain Perrin has been confirmed as the new coach of St Etienne. Les Verts sacked Laurent Roussey on Monday following the club's run of five straight Ligue 1 defeats and initiated talks with Perrin almost immediately.
German National Team
Loew aims to clear the air with unhappy stars (Nov 11, 2008 19:58 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Loew will summon his players to a meeting in Berlin prior to next week's international friendly against England to address some of the issues which have plagued the national team in recent weeks.
German Bundesliga
Bayern insist Podolski will be going nowhere (Nov 11, 2008 20:49 GMT)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has reiterated striker Lukas Podolski will not be leaving the club in January, unless they can find a suitable replacement.
Bremen issue stadium bans after Bochum incident (Nov 11, 2008 19:31 GMT)
Werder Bremen have banned eight fans from their Weser Stadion for life as a result of last Saturday's disturbances in Bochum.
Galaxy star Donovan trains with Bayern Munich (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Landon Donovan started a 10-day training period with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Dutch Eredivisie
Huntelaar will not rush return from ankle injury (Nov 11, 2008 19:25 GMT)
Ajax captain Klaas Jan Huntelaar has spoken of his dismay at being ruled out for six weeks with a torn ankle tendon but vowed not to rush back into action before he is ready.
Italian Serie A
New stadia could hold key to Serie A troubles (Nov 11, 2008 19:41 GMT)
Plans for new stadiums in Rome show that Italian soccer is working hard to stop its hooligan problem, the city's mayor said on the anniversary of the fatal shooting of a Lazio fan.
Ancelotti hails Ronaldinho's return to form (Nov 11, 2008 19:36 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Ronaldinho will only get better as the season continues.
Prosecutor asks for six-year jail term for Moggi (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi should face six years in jail after being accused of using a player management agency to manipulate the transfer market, a prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Palermo coach Ballardini gets Zamparini backing (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has given coach Davide Ballardini a vote of confidence ahead of Saturday´s game against Serie A leaders Internazionale.
Europe
Lyon suffer shock Cup exit and first home defeat (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon were knocked out of the French League Cup after a 3-1 defeat by second-division Metz in the fourth round on Tuesday, exactly a year after their last home defeat.
Lowly Real Union knock Madrid out of King's Cup (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Third-tier team Real Union knocked Primera Liga champions Real Madrid out of the King's Cup on away goals after striking late to draw 6-6 on aggregate on Tuesday.
UEFA Champions League
Be prepared with Heineken (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Are you prepared for the UEFA Champions League? Find out by taking part in the Heineken "Be Prepared" online challenge
Global
Popovic hangs up boots to focus on coaching (Nov 11, 2008 17:57 GMT)
Former Australia international Tony Popovic announced on Tuesday he was hanging up his boots to start a new job as a coach.
Adelaide forced to turn to teenage goalkeeper (Nov 11, 2008 16:34 GMT)
Adelaide United are pinning their hopes on a teenage goalkeeper to give them any hope of overturning a 3-0 deficit against Japan's Gamba Osaka in Wednesday's second leg of the Asian Champions League final.
Bolivian champions apologise over fight with police (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Bolivian champions Aurora have apologised after their players were involved in a brawl with riot police during a game on Sunday in which their goalkeeper Silvio Dulcich used a corner flag as weapon.
Boca injury blow as Paletta tears knee ligament (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors defender Gabriel Paletta has been ruled out for around six months after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee.
World Cup 2010
Ferguson and Hutton back in Scotland squad (Nov 11, 2008 19:53 GMT)
Scotland manager George Burley admits it feels great to have Barry Ferguson and Alan Hutton back in his plans for the friendly with Argentina.
Verbeek lauds Australia's attacking options (Nov 11, 2008 19:34 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek believes he is spoilt for choice when it comes to strikers for next week's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Eriksson backed to revive Mexico (Nov 11, 2008 16:27 GMT)
Mexican Football Federation president Justino Compean is confident the national team will recover from disappointing displays in their last two games and advance to the next stage of World Cup qualifying.
Eriksson to hand Castillo chance to shine (Nov 11, 2008 16:24 GMT)
Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed Nery Castillo will play in the friendly against Ecuador despite the midfielder not featuring for his club side Manchester City.
Dasey: Bahrain's World Cup wounds (Nov 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey looks ahead to Bahrain's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Australia.
