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English Premier League
Storrie and Grant up in arms over Kaboul deal (Jan 28, 2010 21:07 GMT)
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie and manager Avram Grant are so shocked by events in the last 24 hours over transfer talks behind the scenes at the club that they are both contemplating quitting.
United confirm deal for Fulham youngster Smalling (Jan 28, 2010 19:18 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Fulham defender Chris Smalling. The 20-year-old completed his medical with the Old Trafford outfit and will link up with the Red Devils from July 2010 on a four-year contract.
Boost for Arsenal as Vermaelen avoids leg break (Jan 28, 2010 16:49 GMT)
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has not fractured his leg but is doubtful for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United, the club have confirmed.
City loan record signing Robinho to Santos (Jan 28, 2010 16:18 GMT)
Manchester City have allowed record signing Robinho to join Santos on a six-month loan deal.
Benitez hunts right-back to act as Johnson cover (Jan 28, 2010 16:07 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has indicated he is keen to draft in a right-back before the transfer window closes.
FA hit Rio Ferdinand with four-match suspension (Jan 28, 2010 14:38 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been given a four-game ban after he denied violent conduct in an incident with Craig Fagan.
Tottenham grab Gudjohnsen, line up Kaboul (Jan 28, 2010 14:19 GMT)
Tottenham are on the brink of signing Eidur Gudjohnsen and Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul could be joining the Monaco forward in moving to White Hart Lane.
Portsmouth's website goes offline due to cash crisis (Jan 28, 2010 12:43 GMT)
Portsmouth's official website has been taken offline after the club failed to keep up payments to the company that runs the site.
Burnley activate clause to keep hold of Nugent (Jan 28, 2010 11:48 GMT)
David Nugent will spend the remainder of the season at Burnley after the club confirmed they have formally activated an extension to his loan deal.
Jolly: Allardyce feeling Pennine pressure (Jan 28, 2010 11:35 GMT)
Richard Jolly explains why Sam Allardyce is currently facing the wrath of the Blackburn Rovers fans.
Villa midfielder Reo-Coker sidelined for 12 weeks (Jan 28, 2010 11:17 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker will be sidelined for up to three months with a stress fracture in his ankle, manager Martin O'Neill confirmed on Thursday.
Love football, hate debt: The FC United story (Jan 28, 2010 10:58 GMT)
Robin Hackett speaks to FC United's co-founder about Glazer, debt and reclaiming the game.
Hubbard: United too reliant on ruthless Rooney (Jan 28, 2010 10:58 GMT)
Norman Hubbard believes Manchester United are over-reliant on the irrepresible Wayne Rooney.
Vasco play down interest in AWOL Anderson (Jan 28, 2010 10:33 GMT)
Vasco De Gama have attempted to quell speculation they are interested in signing Anderson, who is set to be punished by Manchester United after apparently missing training.
Eric Cantona: The King of Old Trafford (Jan 28, 2010 10:11 GMT)
John Brewin remember why Premier League Hero Eric Cantona will always be a deity at Manchester United.
Martinez "disgusted" by Figueroa speculation (Jan 28, 2010 08:56 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has described the constant speculation surrounding Maynor Figueroa as "disgusting" and criticised the defender's agent.
Mancini moves for Middlesbrough star Johnson (Jan 28, 2010 08:33 GMT)
Manchester City have made a formal offer for Adam Johnson and the Middlesbrough winger could act as a replacement for Robinho as he closes in on a loan move to Brazil.
United face FA probe after Bellamy struck by coin (Jan 28, 2010 08:05 GMT)
Manchester United face the possibility of disciplinary action from the Football Association after Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy was struck by a coin during Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final second leg.
Vermaelen injury gives Sol date with Rooney (Jan 28, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Sol Campbell is set to face English football's mission impossible on Sunday after Thomas Vermaelen's suspected broken leg put the 35-year-old two-time Arsenal defender in line to mark a red-hot Wayne Rooney at the Emirates Stadium.
Spurs swoop for Gudjohnsen ahead of Hammers (Jan 28, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham appear to have made a sensational last-minute swoop to sign Eidur Gudjonhson on loan from under West Ham's noses after Spurs boss Harry Redknapp claimed the striker has chosen to join his side even after completing a medical with their Prem
English Carling Cup
Ferguson hails United (Jan 28, 2010 13:22 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Manchester United would not have been flattered if they had scored "six or seven'' in their Carling Cup semi-final thriller with Manchester City.
Scottish Premier League
Dundee United hand Houston control at Tannadice (Jan 28, 2010 15:07 GMT)
Dundee United have confirmed Peter Houston as manager until the end of the season. Houston agreed to take on the role after meeting chairman Stephen Thompson following United's 3-3 draw with St Johnstone.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Blanc's Bordeaux targeting historic Treble (Jan 28, 2010 11:05 GMT)
Girondins Bordeaux, at home to Ligue 1 strugglers Boulogne on Saturday (1800 GMT), are strong enough to become the first French side to land an unprecedented domestic treble, said coach Laurent Blanc.
German Bundesliga
Altintop swaps Schalke for Eintracht Frankfurt (Jan 28, 2010 15:23 GMT)
Striker Halil Altintop has joined Eintracht Frankfurt for the rest of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.
Bundesliga: All eyes on Ruud van Nistelrooy (Jan 28, 2010 13:55 GMT)
Hamburg SV are back in the spotlight as possible title contenders after signing Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid last week.
Dutch Eredivisie
Koenders joins Sparta on loan from AZ Alkmaar (Jan 28, 2010 10:57 GMT)
Sparta Rotterdam have signed defender Milano Koenders on loan from Eredivisie rivals AZ Alkmaar for the rest of the season. The 23-year-old began his career with Ajax.
Italian Serie A
Former Chelsea striker Mutu fails second drugs test (Jan 28, 2010 14:29 GMT)
The Italian Olympic Committee has announced that Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu has failed a drugs test for the second time in his career.
Spanish National Team
Valdes targets World Cup after Del Bosque hint (Jan 28, 2010 15:50 GMT)
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes says he would love to be included in the Spain squad for the World Cup but admits he faces strong competition.
Spanish Primera División
Real Madrid lose appeal over Ronaldo red-card (Jan 28, 2010 17:51 GMT)
Real Madrid's bid to get Cristiano Ronaldo's red card and two-match suspension reversed has been rejected, the Spanish soccer federation's appeals committee said on its website on Thursday.
La Liga: Ronaldo appeal could prove vital to hopes (Jan 28, 2010 13:04 GMT)
The result of Real Madrid's appeal against Cristiano Ronaldo's red card and two-game suspension could be pivotal to their hopes of catching leaders Barcelona, starting with Saturday's trip to Deportivo de La Coruna.
No January departure for Barcelona forward Bojan (Jan 28, 2010 12:31 GMT)
Barcelona forward Bojan will not be leaving the club in what remains of the January transfer window, despite reports linking him with a possible move to the Premier League.
Europe
Copa del Rey: Getafe, Atleti squeeze through (Jan 28, 2010 22:13 GMT)
Getafe squeezed through to the King's Cup semi-finals on Thursday on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw against Real Mallorca.
Coppa Italia: Last-gasp Balotelli sinks Juve (Jan 28, 2010 22:00 GMT)
Mario Balotelli scored a minute from time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over beleaguered Juventus in their Italian Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Serie A: Napoli look to continue remarkable rise (Jan 28, 2010 09:58 GMT)
Napoli fans have suffered so much heartache since the Scudetto years of Diego Maradona that it is easy for them to get carried away by their 14-match unbeaten run in Serie A.
Global
African Nations Cup: Algeria disgraced, Ghana win (Jan 28, 2010 21:22 GMT)
Algeria ended their African Nations Cup in disgrace as they had three men sent off in their 3-0 defeat to Egypt in the second semi-final. Ghana await the Pharoahs in the final.
Mali coach Keshi exits after Nations Cup failure (Jan 28, 2010 17:43 GMT)
Mali's Stephen Keshi has become the first coaching victim of the African Nations Cup after the country's football federation decided not to renew his contract.
Copa Libertadores: Cruzeiro draw in Bolivia (Jan 28, 2010 13:44 GMT)
Cruzeiro, runners-up last year, conceded a 1-1 draw with Real Potosi in the dying minutes of their Libertadores Cup preliminary round, first leg in the world's highest city in Bolivia.
Two more years for Tunisia coach Faouzi Benzarti (Jan 28, 2010 09:49 GMT)
Tunisia have extended the contract of coach Faouzi Benzarti for two more years despite the country's elimination from the African Nations Cup finals in Angola, the Tunisia Football Federation announced.
World Cup 2010
Goalkeeper Chalkias sets Greek hopes low (Jan 28, 2010 19:40 GMT)
Greece goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias is taking a downbeat view over his side's chances of posing a serious threat at the World Cup, claiming that their participation is success enough.
Uruguay FA chief: We must start thinking now (Jan 28, 2010 19:02 GMT)
The president of the Uruguayan Football Association, Sebastian Bauza, maintains that the national side must start thinking about this summer's World Cup campaign now.
Sanchez targets return to Mexican team (Jan 28, 2010 17:41 GMT)
Santos Laguna goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez starred in the 2006 World Cup for Mexico, but the veteran has fallen down the pecking order since and knows he faces a tough task to claim his place back.
Senderos targets games for World Cup spot (Jan 28, 2010 17:25 GMT)
Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos claims he is under no illusions that he will have to fight for a first-team place at new club Everton as he targets a place in the national squad ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Manuel Fernandes aiming to catch Queiroz's eye (Jan 28, 2010 17:18 GMT)
Valencia midfielder Manuel Fernandes has confirmed his intention to leave the club in the hope of making the Portugal squad for the 2010 World Cup.
World Cup ticket sales figures please officials (Jan 28, 2010 09:35 GMT)
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke and Organising Committee (OC) CEO Danny Jordaan have expressed their pleasure at increased demand for World Cup tickets amongst South Africans.
Women's Professional Soccer
Los Angeles Sol of WPS folds after first season (Jan 28, 2010 22:44 GMT)
The LA Sol of Women's Professional Soccer have folded after one season.
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English Premier League
Storrie and Grant up in arms over Kaboul deal (Jan 28, 2010 21:07 GMT)
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie and manager Avram Grant are so shocked by events in the last 24 hours over transfer talks behind the scenes at the club that they are both contemplating quitting.
United confirm deal for Fulham youngster Smalling (Jan 28, 2010 19:18 GMT)
Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Fulham defender Chris Smalling. The 20-year-old completed his medical with the Old Trafford outfit and will link up with the Red Devils from July 2010 on a four-year contract.
Boost for Arsenal as Vermaelen avoids leg break (Jan 28, 2010 16:49 GMT)
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has not fractured his leg but is doubtful for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United, the club have confirmed.
City loan record signing Robinho to Santos (Jan 28, 2010 16:18 GMT)
Manchester City have allowed record signing Robinho to join Santos on a six-month loan deal.
Benitez hunts right-back to act as Johnson cover (Jan 28, 2010 16:07 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has indicated he is keen to draft in a right-back before the transfer window closes.
FA hit Rio Ferdinand with four-match suspension (Jan 28, 2010 14:38 GMT)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been given a four-game ban after he denied violent conduct in an incident with Craig Fagan.
Tottenham grab Gudjohnsen, line up Kaboul (Jan 28, 2010 14:19 GMT)
Tottenham are on the brink of signing Eidur Gudjohnsen and Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul could be joining the Monaco forward in moving to White Hart Lane.
Portsmouth's website goes offline due to cash crisis (Jan 28, 2010 12:43 GMT)
Portsmouth's official website has been taken offline after the club failed to keep up payments to the company that runs the site.
Burnley activate clause to keep hold of Nugent (Jan 28, 2010 11:48 GMT)
David Nugent will spend the remainder of the season at Burnley after the club confirmed they have formally activated an extension to his loan deal.
Jolly: Allardyce feeling Pennine pressure (Jan 28, 2010 11:35 GMT)
Richard Jolly explains why Sam Allardyce is currently facing the wrath of the Blackburn Rovers fans.
Villa midfielder Reo-Coker sidelined for 12 weeks (Jan 28, 2010 11:17 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker will be sidelined for up to three months with a stress fracture in his ankle, manager Martin O'Neill confirmed on Thursday.
Love football, hate debt: The FC United story (Jan 28, 2010 10:58 GMT)
Robin Hackett speaks to FC United's co-founder about Glazer, debt and reclaiming the game.
Hubbard: United too reliant on ruthless Rooney (Jan 28, 2010 10:58 GMT)
Norman Hubbard believes Manchester United are over-reliant on the irrepresible Wayne Rooney.
Vasco play down interest in AWOL Anderson (Jan 28, 2010 10:33 GMT)
Vasco De Gama have attempted to quell speculation they are interested in signing Anderson, who is set to be punished by Manchester United after apparently missing training.
Eric Cantona: The King of Old Trafford (Jan 28, 2010 10:11 GMT)
John Brewin remember why Premier League Hero Eric Cantona will always be a deity at Manchester United.
Martinez "disgusted" by Figueroa speculation (Jan 28, 2010 08:56 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has described the constant speculation surrounding Maynor Figueroa as "disgusting" and criticised the defender's agent.
Mancini moves for Middlesbrough star Johnson (Jan 28, 2010 08:33 GMT)
Manchester City have made a formal offer for Adam Johnson and the Middlesbrough winger could act as a replacement for Robinho as he closes in on a loan move to Brazil.
United face FA probe after Bellamy struck by coin (Jan 28, 2010 08:05 GMT)
Manchester United face the possibility of disciplinary action from the Football Association after Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy was struck by a coin during Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final second leg.
Vermaelen injury gives Sol date with Rooney (Jan 28, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Sol Campbell is set to face English football's mission impossible on Sunday after Thomas Vermaelen's suspected broken leg put the 35-year-old two-time Arsenal defender in line to mark a red-hot Wayne Rooney at the Emirates Stadium.
Spurs swoop for Gudjohnsen ahead of Hammers (Jan 28, 2010 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham appear to have made a sensational last-minute swoop to sign Eidur Gudjonhson on loan from under West Ham's noses after Spurs boss Harry Redknapp claimed the striker has chosen to join his side even after completing a medical with their Prem
English Carling Cup
Ferguson hails United (Jan 28, 2010 13:22 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Manchester United would not have been flattered if they had scored "six or seven'' in their Carling Cup semi-final thriller with Manchester City.
Scottish Premier League
Dundee United hand Houston control at Tannadice (Jan 28, 2010 15:07 GMT)
Dundee United have confirmed Peter Houston as manager until the end of the season. Houston agreed to take on the role after meeting chairman Stephen Thompson following United's 3-3 draw with St Johnstone.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Blanc's Bordeaux targeting historic Treble (Jan 28, 2010 11:05 GMT)
Girondins Bordeaux, at home to Ligue 1 strugglers Boulogne on Saturday (1800 GMT), are strong enough to become the first French side to land an unprecedented domestic treble, said coach Laurent Blanc.
German Bundesliga
Altintop swaps Schalke for Eintracht Frankfurt (Jan 28, 2010 15:23 GMT)
Striker Halil Altintop has joined Eintracht Frankfurt for the rest of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.
Bundesliga: All eyes on Ruud van Nistelrooy (Jan 28, 2010 13:55 GMT)
Hamburg SV are back in the spotlight as possible title contenders after signing Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid last week.
Dutch Eredivisie
Koenders joins Sparta on loan from AZ Alkmaar (Jan 28, 2010 10:57 GMT)
Sparta Rotterdam have signed defender Milano Koenders on loan from Eredivisie rivals AZ Alkmaar for the rest of the season. The 23-year-old began his career with Ajax.
Italian Serie A
Former Chelsea striker Mutu fails second drugs test (Jan 28, 2010 14:29 GMT)
The Italian Olympic Committee has announced that Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu has failed a drugs test for the second time in his career.
Spanish National Team
Valdes targets World Cup after Del Bosque hint (Jan 28, 2010 15:50 GMT)
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes says he would love to be included in the Spain squad for the World Cup but admits he faces strong competition.
Spanish Primera División
Real Madrid lose appeal over Ronaldo red-card (Jan 28, 2010 17:51 GMT)
Real Madrid's bid to get Cristiano Ronaldo's red card and two-match suspension reversed has been rejected, the Spanish soccer federation's appeals committee said on its website on Thursday.
La Liga: Ronaldo appeal could prove vital to hopes (Jan 28, 2010 13:04 GMT)
The result of Real Madrid's appeal against Cristiano Ronaldo's red card and two-game suspension could be pivotal to their hopes of catching leaders Barcelona, starting with Saturday's trip to Deportivo de La Coruna.
No January departure for Barcelona forward Bojan (Jan 28, 2010 12:31 GMT)
Barcelona forward Bojan will not be leaving the club in what remains of the January transfer window, despite reports linking him with a possible move to the Premier League.
Europe
Copa del Rey: Getafe, Atleti squeeze through (Jan 28, 2010 22:13 GMT)
Getafe squeezed through to the King's Cup semi-finals on Thursday on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw against Real Mallorca.
Coppa Italia: Last-gasp Balotelli sinks Juve (Jan 28, 2010 22:00 GMT)
Mario Balotelli scored a minute from time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over beleaguered Juventus in their Italian Cup quarter-final on Thursday.
Serie A: Napoli look to continue remarkable rise (Jan 28, 2010 09:58 GMT)
Napoli fans have suffered so much heartache since the Scudetto years of Diego Maradona that it is easy for them to get carried away by their 14-match unbeaten run in Serie A.
Global
African Nations Cup: Algeria disgraced, Ghana win (Jan 28, 2010 21:22 GMT)
Algeria ended their African Nations Cup in disgrace as they had three men sent off in their 3-0 defeat to Egypt in the second semi-final. Ghana await the Pharoahs in the final.
Mali coach Keshi exits after Nations Cup failure (Jan 28, 2010 17:43 GMT)
Mali's Stephen Keshi has become the first coaching victim of the African Nations Cup after the country's football federation decided not to renew his contract.
Copa Libertadores: Cruzeiro draw in Bolivia (Jan 28, 2010 13:44 GMT)
Cruzeiro, runners-up last year, conceded a 1-1 draw with Real Potosi in the dying minutes of their Libertadores Cup preliminary round, first leg in the world's highest city in Bolivia.
Two more years for Tunisia coach Faouzi Benzarti (Jan 28, 2010 09:49 GMT)
Tunisia have extended the contract of coach Faouzi Benzarti for two more years despite the country's elimination from the African Nations Cup finals in Angola, the Tunisia Football Federation announced.
World Cup 2010
Goalkeeper Chalkias sets Greek hopes low (Jan 28, 2010 19:40 GMT)
Greece goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias is taking a downbeat view over his side's chances of posing a serious threat at the World Cup, claiming that their participation is success enough.
Uruguay FA chief: We must start thinking now (Jan 28, 2010 19:02 GMT)
The president of the Uruguayan Football Association, Sebastian Bauza, maintains that the national side must start thinking about this summer's World Cup campaign now.
Sanchez targets return to Mexican team (Jan 28, 2010 17:41 GMT)
Santos Laguna goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez starred in the 2006 World Cup for Mexico, but the veteran has fallen down the pecking order since and knows he faces a tough task to claim his place back.
Senderos targets games for World Cup spot (Jan 28, 2010 17:25 GMT)
Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos claims he is under no illusions that he will have to fight for a first-team place at new club Everton as he targets a place in the national squad ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
Manuel Fernandes aiming to catch Queiroz's eye (Jan 28, 2010 17:18 GMT)
Valencia midfielder Manuel Fernandes has confirmed his intention to leave the club in the hope of making the Portugal squad for the 2010 World Cup.
World Cup ticket sales figures please officials (Jan 28, 2010 09:35 GMT)
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke and Organising Committee (OC) CEO Danny Jordaan have expressed their pleasure at increased demand for World Cup tickets amongst South Africans.
Women's Professional Soccer
Los Angeles Sol of WPS folds after first season (Jan 28, 2010 22:44 GMT)
The LA Sol of Women's Professional Soccer have folded after one season.
