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US
Pope retires from international soccer (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
U.S. national team defender Eddie Pope has announced his retirement from international soccer, concluding an 11-year international career that included 82 appearances overall.
MLS
Dyer: MLS All-Star team lacking true stars (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The MLS All-Star lineup that will face Chelsea is in reality All-Star in name only, lacking the true stars from previous years, writes Kristian Dyer.
Canales: Confident Chelsea ready for MLS All-Stars (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Despite a lineup consisting of multimillionaire superstars, Chelsea's coach Jose Mourinho says he won't underestimate the MLS All-Stars, writes Andrea Canales.
Carlisle: Reasons to watch the MLS All-Star Game (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
For those in need of a World Cup hangover cure, this year's MLS All-Star Game will have a plethora of World Cup stars on display, writes Jeff Carlisle.
English National Team
McClaren on tour (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England boss Steve McClaren returned to Manchester United today as he launched his bid to bring the national team closer to the clubs.
Taylor understands U21 dilemma (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Peter Taylor has admitted he could be forced out as England Under-21 coach - because the job needs a full-time commitment.
English Premier League
Villa expect Friday announcement from O'Neill (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is set to announce on Friday whether he has decided to become Aston Villa's new manager.
Baggies reject Man Utd bid for Kuszczak (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
West Brom have rejected a £2.5million bid from Manchester United for goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Ruud paid for reaction to Carling Cup final snub (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has cited Ruud van Nistelrooy's reaction to being dropped for last season's Carling Cup final as the major reason behind his Manchester United exit.
Bates lodges official complaint against Chelsea (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ken Bates' formal complaint about his old club Chelsea's alleged 'illegal approach' landed at the Football Association today and every club in the land will watch closely as the case unfolds.
Chimbonda anger over Wigan valuation (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Pascal Chimbonda has accused Wigan of pricing him out of a dream move to Tottenham. 'I cannot see a deal happening now because of the money Wigan are looking for me,' he said.
Horsfield makes loan move to Leeds United (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Leeds have signed Sheffield United striker Geoff Horsfield on loan until Christmas with a view to a permanent move.
Psycho: My big, big club must aim for Europe (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce has set his sights on taking the club into European competition as the countdown to the Premier League season continues apace.
Tumour forces Aitken to step aside at Villa (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Goalkeeping coach Eric Steele will be in charge of Aston Villa's team affairs during their pre-season tour of Germany and Holland.
Pompey signal move for Peru defender Vargas (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have confirmed their interest in Peruvian defender Juan Vargas but insist a transfer is far from completion.
Empoli's Tavano to fill Toon striking gap (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle are set to open talks with Empoli about a move for Francesco Tavano, according to the striker's agent.
Mikel enjoying life at Stamford Bridge (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mikel John Obi has expressed his relief that his dream move to Chelsea has finally become a reality.
Blades blunted by injury to new boy Davis (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United's record signing Claude Davis will miss the start of the season and may not play until mid-September due to a knee cartilage injury.
Mourinho: Gallas has disrespected the family (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has accused rebel William Gallas of showing him and his team-mates a lack of respect.
Ballack handed rebel Gallas' no.13 shirt (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack been given the number 13 shirt for next season, casting more doubt over the future of France international William Gallas.
McCarthy celebrates landing in the Premiership (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
New Blackburn signing Benni McCarthy has criticised former club Porto for constantly blocking his ambitions to play in the Premier League.
Consortiums to join forces in Villa takeover? (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Two of the consortiums interested in buying Aston Villa may join forces to try and win the takeover battle.
Spanish Primera Liga
Real Madrid still hopeful of luring Milan's Kaka (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
New Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has said he is still hopeful of completing his promise to sign AC Milan midfielder Kaka, despite the player saying he was happy where he was.
Capello blasts Gravesen (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Thomas Gravesen looks set to leave Real Madrid after new coach Fabio Capello criticised the Dane's attitude during the club's recent tour of Austria.
Italian Serie A
Italy striker Toni issues come and get me plea (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy striker Luca Toni claims he could move to the Barclays Premiership if Fiorentina give him permission to speak with other clubs.
Materazzi inks four-year Inter Milan deal (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Marco Materazzi has signed a new four-year contract at Inter Milan.
German Bundesliga
Hargreaves restates aim of playing in Premiership (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves has reiterated his desire to play for one of the top clubs in the Premiership. While Hargreaves still seems settled in Germany, he remains in favour of a future move to England.
French Ligue 1
Lyon forced to field reserves in opener (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Five-times champions Olympique Lyon will begin their Ligue 1 title defence with virtually a reserve team in their season opener at Nantes on Friday.
Lyon's rivals all expect six titles in a row (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Every Ligue 1 coach except Gerard Houllier expects his Olympique Lyon team to win an unprecedented sixth consecutive league title this season.
Free agent Melchiot secures Rennes deal (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Chelsea and Birmingham defender Mario Melchiot has joined French club Rennes on a one-year contract.
Scottish Premier League
St Mirren fail to lure Big Dunc down Love St (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
St Mirren have failed with an audacious bid to sign former Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
US
Pope retires from international soccer (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
U.S. national team defender Eddie Pope has announced his retirement from international soccer, concluding an 11-year international career that included 82 appearances overall.
MLS
Dyer: MLS All-Star team lacking true stars (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
The MLS All-Star lineup that will face Chelsea is in reality All-Star in name only, lacking the true stars from previous years, writes Kristian Dyer.
Canales: Confident Chelsea ready for MLS All-Stars (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
Despite a lineup consisting of multimillionaire superstars, Chelsea's coach Jose Mourinho says he won't underestimate the MLS All-Stars, writes Andrea Canales.
Carlisle: Reasons to watch the MLS All-Star Game (Aug 3, 2006 16:00 GMT)
For those in need of a World Cup hangover cure, this year's MLS All-Star Game will have a plethora of World Cup stars on display, writes Jeff Carlisle.
English National Team
McClaren on tour (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England boss Steve McClaren returned to Manchester United today as he launched his bid to bring the national team closer to the clubs.
Taylor understands U21 dilemma (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Peter Taylor has admitted he could be forced out as England Under-21 coach - because the job needs a full-time commitment.
English Premier League
Villa expect Friday announcement from O'Neill (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is set to announce on Friday whether he has decided to become Aston Villa's new manager.
Baggies reject Man Utd bid for Kuszczak (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
West Brom have rejected a £2.5million bid from Manchester United for goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Ruud paid for reaction to Carling Cup final snub (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has cited Ruud van Nistelrooy's reaction to being dropped for last season's Carling Cup final as the major reason behind his Manchester United exit.
Bates lodges official complaint against Chelsea (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ken Bates' formal complaint about his old club Chelsea's alleged 'illegal approach' landed at the Football Association today and every club in the land will watch closely as the case unfolds.
Chimbonda anger over Wigan valuation (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Pascal Chimbonda has accused Wigan of pricing him out of a dream move to Tottenham. 'I cannot see a deal happening now because of the money Wigan are looking for me,' he said.
Horsfield makes loan move to Leeds United (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Leeds have signed Sheffield United striker Geoff Horsfield on loan until Christmas with a view to a permanent move.
Psycho: My big, big club must aim for Europe (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce has set his sights on taking the club into European competition as the countdown to the Premier League season continues apace.
Tumour forces Aitken to step aside at Villa (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Goalkeeping coach Eric Steele will be in charge of Aston Villa's team affairs during their pre-season tour of Germany and Holland.
Pompey signal move for Peru defender Vargas (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portsmouth have confirmed their interest in Peruvian defender Juan Vargas but insist a transfer is far from completion.
Empoli's Tavano to fill Toon striking gap (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Newcastle are set to open talks with Empoli about a move for Francesco Tavano, according to the striker's agent.
Mikel enjoying life at Stamford Bridge (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Mikel John Obi has expressed his relief that his dream move to Chelsea has finally become a reality.
Blades blunted by injury to new boy Davis (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sheffield United's record signing Claude Davis will miss the start of the season and may not play until mid-September due to a knee cartilage injury.
Mourinho: Gallas has disrespected the family (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has accused rebel William Gallas of showing him and his team-mates a lack of respect.
Ballack handed rebel Gallas' no.13 shirt (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack been given the number 13 shirt for next season, casting more doubt over the future of France international William Gallas.
McCarthy celebrates landing in the Premiership (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
New Blackburn signing Benni McCarthy has criticised former club Porto for constantly blocking his ambitions to play in the Premier League.
Consortiums to join forces in Villa takeover? (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Two of the consortiums interested in buying Aston Villa may join forces to try and win the takeover battle.
Spanish Primera Liga
Real Madrid still hopeful of luring Milan's Kaka (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
New Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has said he is still hopeful of completing his promise to sign AC Milan midfielder Kaka, despite the player saying he was happy where he was.
Capello blasts Gravesen (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Thomas Gravesen looks set to leave Real Madrid after new coach Fabio Capello criticised the Dane's attitude during the club's recent tour of Austria.
Italian Serie A
Italy striker Toni issues come and get me plea (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Italy striker Luca Toni claims he could move to the Barclays Premiership if Fiorentina give him permission to speak with other clubs.
Materazzi inks four-year Inter Milan deal (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Marco Materazzi has signed a new four-year contract at Inter Milan.
German Bundesliga
Hargreaves restates aim of playing in Premiership (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves has reiterated his desire to play for one of the top clubs in the Premiership. While Hargreaves still seems settled in Germany, he remains in favour of a future move to England.
French Ligue 1
Lyon forced to field reserves in opener (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Five-times champions Olympique Lyon will begin their Ligue 1 title defence with virtually a reserve team in their season opener at Nantes on Friday.
Lyon's rivals all expect six titles in a row (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Every Ligue 1 coach except Gerard Houllier expects his Olympique Lyon team to win an unprecedented sixth consecutive league title this season.
Free agent Melchiot secures Rennes deal (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Chelsea and Birmingham defender Mario Melchiot has joined French club Rennes on a one-year contract.
Scottish Premier League
St Mirren fail to lure Big Dunc down Love St (Aug 3, 2006 11:00 GMT)
St Mirren have failed with an audacious bid to sign former Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson.
