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MLS
Ex-U.S. player Rogers says he's gay (Feb 15, 2013 18:52 GMT)
Former MLS and U.S. national team midfielder Robbie Rogers announced Friday via his own blog post that he is retiring from the sport and that he is gay.
UEFA Europa League
Cisse rues disallowed goals (Feb 15, 2013 15:10 GMT)
Papiss Cisse revealed his frustration as Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Metalist Kharkiv in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Friedel marvels at Bale's free-kicks
(Feb 15, 2013 14:38 GMT)
Brad Friedel says that the swerve Gareth Bale puts on his free-kicks is "a technique only a few players in the world have" and, although not impossible to stop, they're not far off.
Simeone takes blame (Feb 15, 2013 12:06 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has taken responsibility for the decision to send goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo forward for an injury-time corner, which led directly to Rubin Kazan claiming an unlikely 2-0 win in their Europa League last 32 first leg
Bale leaves Lyon remembering Juninho (Feb 15, 2013 10:47 GMT)
Gareth Bale's spectacular free-kick double against Lyon in the Europa League left players and officials from the Ligue 1 club recalling Juninho Pernambucano's prowess from set pieces.
Liverpool fans attacked in St Petersburg (Feb 15, 2013 09:51 GMT)
Liverpool supporters were attacked by hooligans both before and after their Europa League match at Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday.
Bale: I can get even better (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale admits he is in career-best form at the moment, but insists he can still improve "in all areas" of his game.
Steven Taylor: Draw left me 'absolutely gutted' (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has been left 'absolutely gutted' after the club failed to turn a dominant performance into a vital first-leg win over Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League last-32 clash.
UEFA Champions League
Celtic to seek answers from UEFA over referee (Feb 15, 2013 13:55 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed the club is pushing UEFA for answers over referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco's performance in their 3-0 defeat to Juventus.
Lopez: Rooney quality behind United goal (Feb 15, 2013 13:39 GMT)
Real Madrid keeper Diego Lopez says Wayne Rooney's superb delivery, rather than Sergio Ramos' slack marking, was the reason for Danny Welbeck's headed goal in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the Bernabeu.
Scholes doubtful for home clash with Madrid (Feb 15, 2013 10:30 GMT)
Paul Scholes is a doubt for Manchester United's Champions League second-leg tie against Real Madrid after being ruled out for a further fortnight with a knee injury.
Fergie selection 'disappointed players' (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted there were a number of 'disappointed players' forced to sit by the sidelines as the Red Devils secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
English National Team
Giggs on Ferdinand: 'England's loss is our gain' (Feb 15, 2013 08:13 GMT)
Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United have been the beneficiaries of Rio Ferdinand's England exile after the centre-back put in another stellar performance in the 1-1 draw at Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
English Premier League
Mancini: Players will take responsibility after defeat (Feb 15, 2013 22:59 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes his Manchester City players accepted they deserved the blame for the 3-1 defeat to Southampton that effectively ended their title hopes and is not worried his outspoken outburst has damaged his relationship with them.
Rodgers slams league over scheduling (Feb 15, 2013 17:55 GMT)
Having already played twice this week, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hit out at the Premier League over his disappointment at the scheduling of Sunday's clash with Swansea at Anfield.
Sturridge fit to face Swansea on Sunday (Feb 15, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Daniel Sturridge has recovered from a hip injury and will be fit to play against Swansea on Sunday.
Roberto Mancini critics 'don't understand football' (Feb 15, 2013 14:55 GMT)
Roberto Mancini laughed off speculation he will lose his job if Manchester City are knocked out of the FA Cup by Leeds and said that if he is sacked, every Premier League manager should suffer the same fate.
Rose uncertain over Tottenham future (Feb 15, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Sunderland's on-loan Tottenham full-back Danny Rose has said he is not sure what will happen about his future at White Hart Lane amid interest from Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill in making the move permanent.
Anderson admits to seeking United exit (Feb 15, 2013 14:07 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has expressed his unhappiness at the club, revealing he has attempted to leave Old Trafford a number of times in the past.
Stoke eyeing up Birmingham's Davies (Feb 15, 2013 13:36 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis will continue to monitor Curtis Davies as a potential summer transfer target after confirming Matthew Upson will not be handed a new contract at the end of the season.
Moyes to decide Everton future in summer (Feb 15, 2013 12:55 GMT)
David Moyes has indicated that he will use Everton's performance over the final three months of the season to help him decide whether to sign a new contract.
Bale is no Messi, says Arsenal's Wenger (Feb 15, 2013 12:20 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said he "wouldn't go as far" as to agree with those claiming that Tottenham's Gareth Bale could be described as the third-best player in the world.
Chelsea enquired about Pellegrini, claims agent (Feb 15, 2013 11:02 GMT)
The agent of Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini claims that Chelsea have enquired about his availability - and that he would one day like to manage in the Premier League.
Fergie: Playing Vidic was a risk (Feb 15, 2013 10:33 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson admits he did not want to take the gamble of giving Nemanja Vidic back-to-back starts for the first time since September when Manchester United went to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Terry caught in 'vicious circle' with injury (Feb 15, 2013 08:20 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has raised concerns about the long-term fitness of Chelsea captain John Terry after revealing the defender is trapped in "a vicious circle" regarding his persistent knee injury.
Sagna: We don't need RVP (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Fullback Bacary Sagna believes the current Arsenal side has more attacking variety than the one led by Dutch striker Robin Van Persie.
McDermott: No offers for Church, Tabb (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Reading manager Brian McDermott has confirmed the club have received no offers for wantaway players Simon Church or Jay Tabb.
English FA Cup
Fergie: We are stronger than in 1999 (Feb 15, 2013 22:52 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that his current Manchester United side are a stronger squad than the one which picked up the Treble in 1999.
Rosler targeting FA Cup upset against Chelsea (Feb 15, 2013 17:25 GMT)
Brentford manager Uwe Rosler believes his side still have a chance of causing an upset when they travel to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth-round replay on Sunday.
Luton's Brill: Cup magic is alive and well (Feb 15, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Luton Town goalkeeper Dean Brill says Kenilworth Road will be "rocking" as the Blue Square Bet Premier team take on Championship Millwall in the FA Cup fifth round.
Man City missing duo for Leeds clash (Feb 15, 2013 14:47 GMT)
Manchester City are likely to be without captain Vincent Kompany and Gareth Barry when they take on Leeds in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.
Palmer: Cup run breeds optimism for Luton (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Kevin Palmer takes a look at how the FA Cup is making Luton Town smile again.
England
England's Caulker ban quashed; Ince's upheld (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
A UEFA commission had overturned a two-match ban for England Under-21 defender Steven Caulker following scenes of racial abuse and violence against Serbia in October, but the one-match ban of Tom Ince was upheld.
Spanish Primera Liga
Villa recovers at home after stomach operation (Feb 15, 2013 12:52 GMT)
Barcelona striker David Villa is to spend the weekend resting at home after undergoing a stomach operation and spending two separate overnight spells in hospital.
Joaquin hits out at Malaga's European ban (Feb 15, 2013 12:35 GMT)
Joaquin says the European ban imposed on Malaga is unfair as the relatively small La Liga club are just being singled out as an example to others.
Xavi defends team-mate Messi from recent Real attack (Feb 15, 2013 11:26 GMT)
Xavi Hernandez says the criticism by some in Madrid of the behaviour of Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi after the recent Copa Clasico was just a nonsensical attempt to cast the Argentina international as a "bad guy."
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 24 - Focus back on football (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez is pleased the focus is back on football as the La Liga season heats up
Robert Pires: Iniesta better than Messi (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Former French international Robert Pires believes Andres Iniesta is Barcelona's best player, putting him ahead of Lionel Messi.
Italian Serie A
Mario Balotelli: My career-best form is near (Feb 16, 2013 01:20 GMT)
Mario Balotelli admits he has struggled for consistency this season, but is confident AC Milan is helping him reach career-best form.
Milito injury mars Inter victory (Feb 15, 2013 23:17 GMT)
Diego Milito looks set to face another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during Inter's 2-0 Europa League win over CFR Cluj on Thursday.
Totti issues rallying cry (Feb 15, 2013 11:06 GMT)
AS Roma club captain Francesco Totti says the players must stick together to pull out of the recent run of poor form.
German Bundesliga
Schalke infuriated by Uchida injury blow (Feb 15, 2013 12:42 GMT)
Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has hit out at Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni after defender Atsuto Uchida's thigh strain in the friendly against Latvia added to the Bundesliga club's injury problems.
Heynckes: Schweini and Busquets best (Feb 15, 2013 11:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has dismissed recent criticism of Bastian Schweinsteiger, saying the Germany international ranks alongside Sergio Busquets as the world's best in his position.
Vukcevic recovering well after car crash (Feb 15, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Hoffenheim midfielder Boris Vukcevic is recovering well from the head injuries he suffered in a serious car accident in late September, the club's general manager, Andreas Muller, has said.
French Ligue 1
Beckham to stay in ¬17,000-a-night hotel (Feb 15, 2013 09:57 GMT)
David Beckham will stay at the most prestigious suite in the most refined hotel in the French capital during his five-month stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
Menez angered by snub (Feb 15, 2013 09:43 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is finding out an embarrassment of riches can also mean a wealth of problems with Jeremy Menez the latest player to allow his frustration at a lack of playing time to boil over.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
MLS
Ex-U.S. player Rogers says he's gay (Feb 15, 2013 18:52 GMT)
Former MLS and U.S. national team midfielder Robbie Rogers announced Friday via his own blog post that he is retiring from the sport and that he is gay.
UEFA Europa League
Cisse rues disallowed goals (Feb 15, 2013 15:10 GMT)
Papiss Cisse revealed his frustration as Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Metalist Kharkiv in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Friedel marvels at Bale's free-kicks
(Feb 15, 2013 14:38 GMT)Brad Friedel says that the swerve Gareth Bale puts on his free-kicks is "a technique only a few players in the world have" and, although not impossible to stop, they're not far off.
Simeone takes blame (Feb 15, 2013 12:06 GMT)
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has taken responsibility for the decision to send goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo forward for an injury-time corner, which led directly to Rubin Kazan claiming an unlikely 2-0 win in their Europa League last 32 first leg
Bale leaves Lyon remembering Juninho (Feb 15, 2013 10:47 GMT)
Gareth Bale's spectacular free-kick double against Lyon in the Europa League left players and officials from the Ligue 1 club recalling Juninho Pernambucano's prowess from set pieces.
Liverpool fans attacked in St Petersburg (Feb 15, 2013 09:51 GMT)
Liverpool supporters were attacked by hooligans both before and after their Europa League match at Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday.
Bale: I can get even better (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale admits he is in career-best form at the moment, but insists he can still improve "in all areas" of his game.
Steven Taylor: Draw left me 'absolutely gutted' (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has been left 'absolutely gutted' after the club failed to turn a dominant performance into a vital first-leg win over Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League last-32 clash.
UEFA Champions League
Celtic to seek answers from UEFA over referee (Feb 15, 2013 13:55 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed the club is pushing UEFA for answers over referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco's performance in their 3-0 defeat to Juventus.
Lopez: Rooney quality behind United goal (Feb 15, 2013 13:39 GMT)
Real Madrid keeper Diego Lopez says Wayne Rooney's superb delivery, rather than Sergio Ramos' slack marking, was the reason for Danny Welbeck's headed goal in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the Bernabeu.
Scholes doubtful for home clash with Madrid (Feb 15, 2013 10:30 GMT)
Paul Scholes is a doubt for Manchester United's Champions League second-leg tie against Real Madrid after being ruled out for a further fortnight with a knee injury.
Fergie selection 'disappointed players' (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted there were a number of 'disappointed players' forced to sit by the sidelines as the Red Devils secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
English National Team
Giggs on Ferdinand: 'England's loss is our gain' (Feb 15, 2013 08:13 GMT)
Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United have been the beneficiaries of Rio Ferdinand's England exile after the centre-back put in another stellar performance in the 1-1 draw at Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
English Premier League
Mancini: Players will take responsibility after defeat (Feb 15, 2013 22:59 GMT)
Roberto Mancini believes his Manchester City players accepted they deserved the blame for the 3-1 defeat to Southampton that effectively ended their title hopes and is not worried his outspoken outburst has damaged his relationship with them.
Rodgers slams league over scheduling (Feb 15, 2013 17:55 GMT)
Having already played twice this week, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hit out at the Premier League over his disappointment at the scheduling of Sunday's clash with Swansea at Anfield.
Sturridge fit to face Swansea on Sunday (Feb 15, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Daniel Sturridge has recovered from a hip injury and will be fit to play against Swansea on Sunday.
Roberto Mancini critics 'don't understand football'
(Feb 15, 2013 14:55 GMT)Roberto Mancini laughed off speculation he will lose his job if Manchester City are knocked out of the FA Cup by Leeds and said that if he is sacked, every Premier League manager should suffer the same fate.
Rose uncertain over Tottenham future (Feb 15, 2013 14:17 GMT)
Sunderland's on-loan Tottenham full-back Danny Rose has said he is not sure what will happen about his future at White Hart Lane amid interest from Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill in making the move permanent.
Anderson admits to seeking United exit (Feb 15, 2013 14:07 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has expressed his unhappiness at the club, revealing he has attempted to leave Old Trafford a number of times in the past.
Stoke eyeing up Birmingham's Davies (Feb 15, 2013 13:36 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis will continue to monitor Curtis Davies as a potential summer transfer target after confirming Matthew Upson will not be handed a new contract at the end of the season.
Moyes to decide Everton future in summer (Feb 15, 2013 12:55 GMT)
David Moyes has indicated that he will use Everton's performance over the final three months of the season to help him decide whether to sign a new contract.
Bale is no Messi, says Arsenal's Wenger (Feb 15, 2013 12:20 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said he "wouldn't go as far" as to agree with those claiming that Tottenham's Gareth Bale could be described as the third-best player in the world.
Chelsea enquired about Pellegrini, claims agent (Feb 15, 2013 11:02 GMT)
The agent of Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini claims that Chelsea have enquired about his availability - and that he would one day like to manage in the Premier League.
Fergie: Playing Vidic was a risk (Feb 15, 2013 10:33 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson admits he did not want to take the gamble of giving Nemanja Vidic back-to-back starts for the first time since September when Manchester United went to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Terry caught in 'vicious circle' with injury (Feb 15, 2013 08:20 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has raised concerns about the long-term fitness of Chelsea captain John Terry after revealing the defender is trapped in "a vicious circle" regarding his persistent knee injury.
Sagna: We don't need RVP (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Fullback Bacary Sagna believes the current Arsenal side has more attacking variety than the one led by Dutch striker Robin Van Persie.
McDermott: No offers for Church, Tabb (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Reading manager Brian McDermott has confirmed the club have received no offers for wantaway players Simon Church or Jay Tabb.
English FA Cup
Fergie: We are stronger than in 1999 (Feb 15, 2013 22:52 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that his current Manchester United side are a stronger squad than the one which picked up the Treble in 1999.
Rosler targeting FA Cup upset against Chelsea (Feb 15, 2013 17:25 GMT)
Brentford manager Uwe Rosler believes his side still have a chance of causing an upset when they travel to Stamford Bridge to play Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth-round replay on Sunday.
Luton's Brill: Cup magic is alive and well (Feb 15, 2013 16:44 GMT)
Luton Town goalkeeper Dean Brill says Kenilworth Road will be "rocking" as the Blue Square Bet Premier team take on Championship Millwall in the FA Cup fifth round.
Man City missing duo for Leeds clash (Feb 15, 2013 14:47 GMT)
Manchester City are likely to be without captain Vincent Kompany and Gareth Barry when they take on Leeds in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.
Palmer: Cup run breeds optimism for Luton (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Kevin Palmer takes a look at how the FA Cup is making Luton Town smile again.
England
England's Caulker ban quashed; Ince's upheld (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
A UEFA commission had overturned a two-match ban for England Under-21 defender Steven Caulker following scenes of racial abuse and violence against Serbia in October, but the one-match ban of Tom Ince was upheld.
Spanish Primera Liga
Villa recovers at home after stomach operation (Feb 15, 2013 12:52 GMT)
Barcelona striker David Villa is to spend the weekend resting at home after undergoing a stomach operation and spending two separate overnight spells in hospital.
Joaquin hits out at Malaga's European ban (Feb 15, 2013 12:35 GMT)
Joaquin says the European ban imposed on Malaga is unfair as the relatively small La Liga club are just being singled out as an example to others.
Xavi defends team-mate Messi from recent Real attack (Feb 15, 2013 11:26 GMT)
Xavi Hernandez says the criticism by some in Madrid of the behaviour of Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi after the recent Copa Clasico was just a nonsensical attempt to cast the Argentina international as a "bad guy."
ESPN FC Quiniela - Week 24 - Focus back on football (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
In the latest Quiniela, Eduardo Alvarez is pleased the focus is back on football as the La Liga season heats up
Robert Pires: Iniesta better than Messi (Feb 15, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Former French international Robert Pires believes Andres Iniesta is Barcelona's best player, putting him ahead of Lionel Messi.
Italian Serie A
Mario Balotelli: My career-best form is near (Feb 16, 2013 01:20 GMT)
Mario Balotelli admits he has struggled for consistency this season, but is confident AC Milan is helping him reach career-best form.
Milito injury mars Inter victory (Feb 15, 2013 23:17 GMT)
Diego Milito looks set to face another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during Inter's 2-0 Europa League win over CFR Cluj on Thursday.
Totti issues rallying cry (Feb 15, 2013 11:06 GMT)
AS Roma club captain Francesco Totti says the players must stick together to pull out of the recent run of poor form.
German Bundesliga
Schalke infuriated by Uchida injury blow (Feb 15, 2013 12:42 GMT)
Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has hit out at Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni after defender Atsuto Uchida's thigh strain in the friendly against Latvia added to the Bundesliga club's injury problems.
Heynckes: Schweini and Busquets best (Feb 15, 2013 11:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has dismissed recent criticism of Bastian Schweinsteiger, saying the Germany international ranks alongside Sergio Busquets as the world's best in his position.
Vukcevic recovering well after car crash (Feb 15, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Hoffenheim midfielder Boris Vukcevic is recovering well from the head injuries he suffered in a serious car accident in late September, the club's general manager, Andreas Muller, has said.
French Ligue 1
Beckham to stay in ¬17,000-a-night hotel (Feb 15, 2013 09:57 GMT)
David Beckham will stay at the most prestigious suite in the most refined hotel in the French capital during his five-month stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
Menez angered by snub (Feb 15, 2013 09:43 GMT)
Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is finding out an embarrassment of riches can also mean a wealth of problems with Jeremy Menez the latest player to allow his frustration at a lack of playing time to boil over.
