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US
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Mexico recap (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
With the latest installment in the U.S.-Mexico rivalry over, Ives Galarcep points out five things we learned from the game.
MLS
MLS waits for details of Premier League plans (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Plans to stage Barclays Premier League games in major cities outside this country have been given a cautious welcome by Major League Soccer in the United States.
Rapids obtain, sign D.C. United midfielder Gomez (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Colorado Rapids signed Argentine midfielder Christian Gomez on Friday after acquiring his rights from D.C. United.
NCAA & High School
Burns Ortiz: Demon Deacons shooting for repeat championship (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Wake Forest isn't resting on its laurels. Its determined to improve on last year's title run, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
English National Team
England Under-21s to face Poland in friendly (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
England Under-21s will play a friendly against Poland at Molineux on March 25.
English Premier League
FIFA to examine Premier League plans (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
FIFA will examine the Premier League's controversial plan to hold some matches overseas, the world governing body's president, Sepp Blatter, announced on Friday.
Richards signs new Manchester City deal (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Micah Richards was relieved to end speculation about his future by signing what Manchester City believe is the longest contract in their history.
Japanese FA opposed to Premier League plan (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Japan Football Association have voiced their opposition to the Premier League's proposal to stage matches overseas, calling the concept 'problematic'.
Yakubu dropped by Everton after late return (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has left Ayegbeni Yakubu out of the squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Reading following the Nigerian striker's late return from the African Nations Cup
Benitez backs under-fire Kuyt to get goals (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has given striker Dirk Kuyt his full support as the troubled Dutchman prepares to be plunged into Sunday's make-or-break clash at Chelsea.
Bruce: Latics need 36 points to avoid the drop (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has set his team a 36-point survival target and believes he is halfway towards securing the Latics' top-flight status.
Fergie fury at Premier League project (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is angry that club managers, including himself, were not consulted before the Premier League made public their plans for an 'international round' of matches.
Carter: Money talks, as Premier League eye move (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter bemoans the Premier League's ludicrous plans to push their global brand even further.
Newspapers condemn 'world tour' (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Premier League's plan to play matches overseas has achieved the rare distinction of uniting the popular and heavyweight press, with almost universal condemnation in Britain's newspapers on Friday.
Alves signing proves ambition, insists Southgate (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is confident chairman Steve Gibson's decision to smash the club's transfer record for Afonso Alves will silence the doubters.
Birmingham hope Zarate has the Dugarry effect (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham City number two Roy Aitken is looking for on-loan Argentinian striker Mauro Zarate to make the same short-term impact as Christophe Dugarry.
Upson can inspire our English players - Curbishley (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley hopes West Ham United's 'healthy contingent' of young Englishmen will be inspired by Matthew Upson's return to the England team.
Eriksson urges City fans to respect Munich tribute (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged visiting supporters to respect the minute's silence for the Munich air disaster ahead of Sunday's derby with Manchester United.
Harry blasts overseas game plan (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp claimed Premier League clubs could become 'like the Harlem Globetrotters' after proposals were announced to stage matches abroad.
'Shocked' Benjani never wanted to leave Pompey (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari has revealed he did not want to leave Portsmouth and was 'shocked' to be sold in the January transfer window.
Spanish Primera Liga
No plans for Primera Liga foreign fixtures (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Spain's Primera Liga insist they have no plans to follow their English counterparts and add an international round of fixtures but admitted it is 'a good idea'.
Barca's pursuit of Real under scrutiny in Seville (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona cut Real Madrid's advantage at the top of the Primera Liga to six points last weekend, prompting a surge in belief they can give the leaders a run for their money.
Italian Serie A
Inter's Figo ready to return from broken leg (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Luis Figo is ready to return for leaders Inter Milan at Catania on Sunday after missing three months with a broken leg. 'If I don't play, I can't regain the match fitness I lack,' Figo said.
FC Tokyo eye bid for Juventus star Nedved (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japanese club FC Tokyo have not ruled out an audacious move for former European Footballer of the Year Pavel Nedved of the Czech Republic.
Milan's renaissance threatened by injuries (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan hope their recent surge up the Serie A table will not be stalled by a sudden bout of injuries for Sunday's visit of struggling Siena (1400 GMT).
German Bundesliga
Bayern without Ribery in bid to go six clear (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich will have to make do without Franck Ribery when they bid to move six points clear in the Bundesliga by winning at home to Werder Bremen in their 'summit meeting' on Sunday (1600 GMT).
French Ligue 1
Lyon resume title hunt after Cup scare (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon resume the hunt for a seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title when they entertain strugglers Sochaux on Saturday, after worrying their fans in the French Cup.
World Cup 2010
Mbeki quells power fears for 2010 World Cup (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
South Africa president Thabo Mbeki has dismissed speculation that the 2010 World Cup could be affected by the country's ongoing electricity crisis.
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Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
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US
Galarcep: U.S. vs. Mexico recap (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
With the latest installment in the U.S.-Mexico rivalry over, Ives Galarcep points out five things we learned from the game.
MLS
MLS waits for details of Premier League plans (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Plans to stage Barclays Premier League games in major cities outside this country have been given a cautious welcome by Major League Soccer in the United States.
Rapids obtain, sign D.C. United midfielder Gomez (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Colorado Rapids signed Argentine midfielder Christian Gomez on Friday after acquiring his rights from D.C. United.
NCAA & High School
Burns Ortiz: Demon Deacons shooting for repeat championship (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Wake Forest isn't resting on its laurels. Its determined to improve on last year's title run, writes Maria Burns Ortiz.
English National Team
England Under-21s to face Poland in friendly (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
England Under-21s will play a friendly against Poland at Molineux on March 25.
English Premier League
FIFA to examine Premier League plans (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
FIFA will examine the Premier League's controversial plan to hold some matches overseas, the world governing body's president, Sepp Blatter, announced on Friday.
Richards signs new Manchester City deal (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Micah Richards was relieved to end speculation about his future by signing what Manchester City believe is the longest contract in their history.
Japanese FA opposed to Premier League plan (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Japan Football Association have voiced their opposition to the Premier League's proposal to stage matches overseas, calling the concept 'problematic'.
Yakubu dropped by Everton after late return (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has left Ayegbeni Yakubu out of the squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Reading following the Nigerian striker's late return from the African Nations Cup
Benitez backs under-fire Kuyt to get goals (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has given striker Dirk Kuyt his full support as the troubled Dutchman prepares to be plunged into Sunday's make-or-break clash at Chelsea.
Bruce: Latics need 36 points to avoid the drop (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has set his team a 36-point survival target and believes he is halfway towards securing the Latics' top-flight status.
Fergie fury at Premier League project (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is angry that club managers, including himself, were not consulted before the Premier League made public their plans for an 'international round' of matches.
Carter: Money talks, as Premier League eye move (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter bemoans the Premier League's ludicrous plans to push their global brand even further.
Newspapers condemn 'world tour' (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Premier League's plan to play matches overseas has achieved the rare distinction of uniting the popular and heavyweight press, with almost universal condemnation in Britain's newspapers on Friday.
Alves signing proves ambition, insists Southgate (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is confident chairman Steve Gibson's decision to smash the club's transfer record for Afonso Alves will silence the doubters.
Birmingham hope Zarate has the Dugarry effect (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham City number two Roy Aitken is looking for on-loan Argentinian striker Mauro Zarate to make the same short-term impact as Christophe Dugarry.
Upson can inspire our English players - Curbishley (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Alan Curbishley hopes West Ham United's 'healthy contingent' of young Englishmen will be inspired by Matthew Upson's return to the England team.
Eriksson urges City fans to respect Munich tribute (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged visiting supporters to respect the minute's silence for the Munich air disaster ahead of Sunday's derby with Manchester United.
Harry blasts overseas game plan (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp claimed Premier League clubs could become 'like the Harlem Globetrotters' after proposals were announced to stage matches abroad.
'Shocked' Benjani never wanted to leave Pompey (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari has revealed he did not want to leave Portsmouth and was 'shocked' to be sold in the January transfer window.
Spanish Primera Liga
No plans for Primera Liga foreign fixtures (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Spain's Primera Liga insist they have no plans to follow their English counterparts and add an international round of fixtures but admitted it is 'a good idea'.
Barca's pursuit of Real under scrutiny in Seville (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona cut Real Madrid's advantage at the top of the Primera Liga to six points last weekend, prompting a surge in belief they can give the leaders a run for their money.
Italian Serie A
Inter's Figo ready to return from broken leg (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Luis Figo is ready to return for leaders Inter Milan at Catania on Sunday after missing three months with a broken leg. 'If I don't play, I can't regain the match fitness I lack,' Figo said.
FC Tokyo eye bid for Juventus star Nedved (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japanese club FC Tokyo have not ruled out an audacious move for former European Footballer of the Year Pavel Nedved of the Czech Republic.
Milan's renaissance threatened by injuries (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
AC Milan hope their recent surge up the Serie A table will not be stalled by a sudden bout of injuries for Sunday's visit of struggling Siena (1400 GMT).
German Bundesliga
Bayern without Ribery in bid to go six clear (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich will have to make do without Franck Ribery when they bid to move six points clear in the Bundesliga by winning at home to Werder Bremen in their 'summit meeting' on Sunday (1600 GMT).
French Ligue 1
Lyon resume title hunt after Cup scare (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon resume the hunt for a seventh consecutive Ligue 1 title when they entertain strugglers Sochaux on Saturday, after worrying their fans in the French Cup.
World Cup 2010
Mbeki quells power fears for 2010 World Cup (Feb 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
South Africa president Thabo Mbeki has dismissed speculation that the 2010 World Cup could be affected by the country's ongoing electricity crisis.
