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US
Canales: Mexico sings the same old story (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
With a new coach and fresh faces against the U.S. it was supposed to be a new era for Mexico. However, following yet another defeat, the same old excuses could be heard, writes Andrea Canales.
Carlisle: U.S. vs. Mexico recap (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Despite ceding the majority of possession against Mexico, the ability of the U.S. to persevere with a positive result owes much to the team's mental fortitude, writes Jeff Carlisle.
MLS
Utah House OKs plan to help pay for Salt Lake stadium (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Hoping to keep a team in the MLS' smallest market, the Utah House endorsed a $35 million plan Thursday that pays for a parking garage and land for a stadium in Sandy, ending days of debate over whethe
NCAA & High School
Florida Atlantic star joins Jersey Sky Blue (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Jersey Sky Blue has added another international player to its roster for it's first-ever W-League season with the announcement Wednesday by Sky Blue Soccer that Susanna Lehtinen will join the team.
Europe
Beckham desperate to play for Real again (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
David Beckham has said he is desperate to play for Real Madrid again despite being ostracized by coach Fabio Capello after announcing that he would join MLS side LA Galaxy at the end of the season.
Riquelme to return to Boca says Macri (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Villarreal's Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme will return to his former club Boca Juniors on loan until the end of the season, according to Boca president Mauricio Macri.
Only six Italian stadiums meet security requirements (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Only six soccer stadiums in Italy meet security requirements, meaning that league games in other arenas will be played behind closed doors.
UEFA Champions League
Celtic fans awaiting San Siro safety solution (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Celtic and the Scottish Football Association will, on Thursday, receive the verdict on whether next month's crunch European clashes in Italy must be moved to new, safer venues.
English National Team
McClaren: England will come good in Israel (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
England manager Steve McClaren believes his Euro 2008 stragglers will hold their nerve and come good in next month's qualifier in Israel.
England stumble on towards Israel qualifier (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
England's 1-0 friendly defeat by Spain has exposed the lack of quality in depth in a squad that is struggling to qualify for Euro 2008.
'Quick thinking' beat England, says Aragones (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Spain coach Luis Aragones said his team's ability to 'think quickly on the ball' was the underlying difference in quality as La Seleccion beat England 1-0 in a friendly at Old Trafford.
English Premier League
Lerner sets his sights for the 'long haul' with Villa (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner insists he will continue to bankroll Martin O'Neill's transfer dealings as he set his sights on being involved with the midlands club for 'the long haul'.
FA bans homophobic chanting (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Homophobic chanting is to be explicitly banned at football stadiums for the first time, it emerged today.
Caborn urges clubs to fight corner (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sports minister Richard Caborn has warned Premier League chairmen that there are 'clouds over the horizon' that could threaten the competition's position as the best in the world.
Woodgate unaware of plans over Boro future (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
England defender Jonathan Woodgate has insisted he remains a Real Madrid player despite the club's claims that they had sold him to Middlesbrough.
FA gives Gillespie an extra one-match ban (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The FA's disciplinary commission have imposed a further one-match ban on Sheffield United's Keith Gillespie, for his actions after being sent off in the Premiership match at Reading.
Arsenal goalkeeper Lehmann ponders future (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will choose between a return to the Bundesliga or a spell in Spain when he leaves Arsenal whether at the end of the season or later in his career.
Van Der Sar to return within a fortnight (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar expects to be back in action within a fortnight. The goalkeeper broke his nose in a hefty collision with Robbie Keane at White Hart Lane.
Gamst Pedersen injury blow for Blackburn (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Blackburn star Morten Gamst Pedersen has been ruled out of one of the most crucial weeks of the club's season after injuring his hamstring on international duty on Wednesday night.
O'Neill reassures omitted Angel and Hughes (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has assured Juan Pablo Angel and Aaron Hughes they are part of his future plans despite not even making the substitutes' bench against West Ham last weekend.
Man City confirm contract talks with Ireland (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has confirmed he has opened contract talks with Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland.
Barcelona play down Ronaldo rumours (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona director of football Txiki Begiristain has denied his club has made an illegal approach to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo through the player's agent.
Benitez impressed with new Reds owners (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes the club's new American owners have 'a clear idea' of how to make the Reds bigger and better.
England
Neville: We need a maximum six points (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Gary Neville admits that anything less than a maximum points haul from England's next two Euro 2008 qualifiers with Israel and Andorra will not be acceptable.
Top clubs 'not helping' McClaren - Gibson (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is being asked to 'perform miracles' as England manager, according to his former chairman Steve Gibson.
Spanish Primera Liga
Liga: Beleaguered Real desperate for way out (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have given their backing to beleaguered coach Fabio Capello but the Italian knows his position will become untenable if his team slump to a third defeat in a row when they visit Real Socie
Riquelme to return to Boca says boss Macri (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Villarreal's Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme will return to his former club Boca Juniors on loan until the end of the season, according to Boca president Mauricio Macri.
Italian Serie A
Italian stars dismayed over stadia ban (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Italy's players and club officials have reacted with dismay to the decision to declare all bar six venues closed to supporters, for this weekend's Serie A matches, on security grounds.
New rules to make Italian game safer (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Tough new measures to keep hooligans out of Italy's stadiums may be unpopular but they are essential to making soccer safer, the sports minister said on Thursday.
Six Italian stadiums can open (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The Italian government said on Thursday that six stadiums could open for matches with fans in attendance, while others would not be allowed to open their terraces to spectators pending new security im
Polizia question teenager over calcio death (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Italian police are questioning a 17-year-old boy over the murder of a policeman in riots outside the Stadio Angelo Massimino in Sicily last week which led to the suspension of matches all over Italy.
Serie A: Sound of silence to greet calcio return (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
An eerie silence will hang over many Serie A grounds when the championship resumes this weekend.
Serie A: Sound of silence to greet calcio return (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
An eerie silence will hang over many Serie A grounds when the championship resumes this weekend.
German Bundesliga
Bundesliga: Schalke determined to retain lead (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
It has been almost 50 years since Schalke 04 won the German championship and the new Bundesliga front-runners are determined to defend their three-point lead when they host Hertha Berlin on Saturday.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Lyon still looking for first win of year (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon will surprisingly be looking for their first league success of 2007 when they host Lorient at Gerland Stadium on Saturday.
France
France wonder about their attack after Argentina loss (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Once considered the best strike pair in the world, Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet's inability to break down Argentina's defence has left France searching for a new partnership in the Euro qualifier
Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: Anxious PSV look to end slump (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven travel to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday desperate to end their worst run of results this season.
Scottish Premier League
SFA's Taylor favourite to become new UEFA chief (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
David Taylor, the head of the Scottish Football Association, has emerged as the favourite to succeed Lars-Christer Olsson as chief executive of UEFA, European soccer's governing body.
World
Real Madrid, Barcelona lead soccer's revenue list (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Spain has the two soccer clubs that earned the highest revenue during the 2005-06 season, with Real Madrid leading Barcelona in an independent report released Thursday.
China Olympic soccer team in brawl with English team (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
China coach Ratomir Dujkovic said a fight that broke out between his club and English team Queens Park Rangers during an exhibition game in London was unacceptable.
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US
Canales: Mexico sings the same old story (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
With a new coach and fresh faces against the U.S. it was supposed to be a new era for Mexico. However, following yet another defeat, the same old excuses could be heard, writes Andrea Canales.
Carlisle: U.S. vs. Mexico recap (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Despite ceding the majority of possession against Mexico, the ability of the U.S. to persevere with a positive result owes much to the team's mental fortitude, writes Jeff Carlisle.
MLS
Utah House OKs plan to help pay for Salt Lake stadium (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Hoping to keep a team in the MLS' smallest market, the Utah House endorsed a $35 million plan Thursday that pays for a parking garage and land for a stadium in Sandy, ending days of debate over whethe
NCAA & High School
Florida Atlantic star joins Jersey Sky Blue (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Jersey Sky Blue has added another international player to its roster for it's first-ever W-League season with the announcement Wednesday by Sky Blue Soccer that Susanna Lehtinen will join the team.
Europe
Beckham desperate to play for Real again (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
David Beckham has said he is desperate to play for Real Madrid again despite being ostracized by coach Fabio Capello after announcing that he would join MLS side LA Galaxy at the end of the season.
Riquelme to return to Boca says Macri (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Villarreal's Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme will return to his former club Boca Juniors on loan until the end of the season, according to Boca president Mauricio Macri.
Only six Italian stadiums meet security requirements (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Only six soccer stadiums in Italy meet security requirements, meaning that league games in other arenas will be played behind closed doors.
UEFA Champions League
Celtic fans awaiting San Siro safety solution (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Celtic and the Scottish Football Association will, on Thursday, receive the verdict on whether next month's crunch European clashes in Italy must be moved to new, safer venues.
English National Team
McClaren: England will come good in Israel (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
England manager Steve McClaren believes his Euro 2008 stragglers will hold their nerve and come good in next month's qualifier in Israel.
England stumble on towards Israel qualifier (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
England's 1-0 friendly defeat by Spain has exposed the lack of quality in depth in a squad that is struggling to qualify for Euro 2008.
'Quick thinking' beat England, says Aragones (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Spain coach Luis Aragones said his team's ability to 'think quickly on the ball' was the underlying difference in quality as La Seleccion beat England 1-0 in a friendly at Old Trafford.
English Premier League
Lerner sets his sights for the 'long haul' with Villa (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner insists he will continue to bankroll Martin O'Neill's transfer dealings as he set his sights on being involved with the midlands club for 'the long haul'.
FA bans homophobic chanting (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Homophobic chanting is to be explicitly banned at football stadiums for the first time, it emerged today.
Caborn urges clubs to fight corner (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sports minister Richard Caborn has warned Premier League chairmen that there are 'clouds over the horizon' that could threaten the competition's position as the best in the world.
Woodgate unaware of plans over Boro future (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
England defender Jonathan Woodgate has insisted he remains a Real Madrid player despite the club's claims that they had sold him to Middlesbrough.
FA gives Gillespie an extra one-match ban (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The FA's disciplinary commission have imposed a further one-match ban on Sheffield United's Keith Gillespie, for his actions after being sent off in the Premiership match at Reading.
Arsenal goalkeeper Lehmann ponders future (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will choose between a return to the Bundesliga or a spell in Spain when he leaves Arsenal whether at the end of the season or later in his career.
Van Der Sar to return within a fortnight (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar expects to be back in action within a fortnight. The goalkeeper broke his nose in a hefty collision with Robbie Keane at White Hart Lane.
Gamst Pedersen injury blow for Blackburn (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Blackburn star Morten Gamst Pedersen has been ruled out of one of the most crucial weeks of the club's season after injuring his hamstring on international duty on Wednesday night.
O'Neill reassures omitted Angel and Hughes (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has assured Juan Pablo Angel and Aaron Hughes they are part of his future plans despite not even making the substitutes' bench against West Ham last weekend.
Man City confirm contract talks with Ireland (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has confirmed he has opened contract talks with Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland.
Barcelona play down Ronaldo rumours (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona director of football Txiki Begiristain has denied his club has made an illegal approach to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo through the player's agent.
Benitez impressed with new Reds owners (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes the club's new American owners have 'a clear idea' of how to make the Reds bigger and better.
England
Neville: We need a maximum six points (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Gary Neville admits that anything less than a maximum points haul from England's next two Euro 2008 qualifiers with Israel and Andorra will not be acceptable.
Top clubs 'not helping' McClaren - Gibson (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Steve McClaren is being asked to 'perform miracles' as England manager, according to his former chairman Steve Gibson.
Spanish Primera Liga
Liga: Beleaguered Real desperate for way out (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Real Madrid have given their backing to beleaguered coach Fabio Capello but the Italian knows his position will become untenable if his team slump to a third defeat in a row when they visit Real Socie
Riquelme to return to Boca says boss Macri (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Villarreal's Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme will return to his former club Boca Juniors on loan until the end of the season, according to Boca president Mauricio Macri.
Italian Serie A
Italian stars dismayed over stadia ban (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Italy's players and club officials have reacted with dismay to the decision to declare all bar six venues closed to supporters, for this weekend's Serie A matches, on security grounds.
New rules to make Italian game safer (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Tough new measures to keep hooligans out of Italy's stadiums may be unpopular but they are essential to making soccer safer, the sports minister said on Thursday.
Six Italian stadiums can open (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The Italian government said on Thursday that six stadiums could open for matches with fans in attendance, while others would not be allowed to open their terraces to spectators pending new security im
Polizia question teenager over calcio death (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Italian police are questioning a 17-year-old boy over the murder of a policeman in riots outside the Stadio Angelo Massimino in Sicily last week which led to the suspension of matches all over Italy.
Serie A: Sound of silence to greet calcio return (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
An eerie silence will hang over many Serie A grounds when the championship resumes this weekend.
Serie A: Sound of silence to greet calcio return (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
An eerie silence will hang over many Serie A grounds when the championship resumes this weekend.
German Bundesliga
Bundesliga: Schalke determined to retain lead (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
It has been almost 50 years since Schalke 04 won the German championship and the new Bundesliga front-runners are determined to defend their three-point lead when they host Hertha Berlin on Saturday.
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Lyon still looking for first win of year (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon will surprisingly be looking for their first league success of 2007 when they host Lorient at Gerland Stadium on Saturday.
France
France wonder about their attack after Argentina loss (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Once considered the best strike pair in the world, Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet's inability to break down Argentina's defence has left France searching for a new partnership in the Euro qualifier
Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: Anxious PSV look to end slump (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven travel to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday desperate to end their worst run of results this season.
Scottish Premier League
SFA's Taylor favourite to become new UEFA chief (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
David Taylor, the head of the Scottish Football Association, has emerged as the favourite to succeed Lars-Christer Olsson as chief executive of UEFA, European soccer's governing body.
World
Real Madrid, Barcelona lead soccer's revenue list (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
Spain has the two soccer clubs that earned the highest revenue during the 2005-06 season, with Real Madrid leading Barcelona in an independent report released Thursday.
China Olympic soccer team in brawl with English team (Feb 8, 2007 17:00 GMT)
China coach Ratomir Dujkovic said a fight that broke out between his club and English team Queens Park Rangers during an exhibition game in London was unacceptable.
