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MLS
Timbers obtain veteran EPL defender Silvestre (Feb 20, 2013 04:00 GMT)
The Portland Timbers have signed French defender Mikael Silvestre, an English Premier League veteran who played for both Manchester United and Arsenal.
Seattle gets 7-time All-Star Joseph from Chivas (Feb 19, 2013 23:24 GMT)
The Seattle Sounders have acquired seven-time MLS all-star Sharlie Joseph in a trade with Chivas USA.
UEFA Europa League
Enrique: Liverpool can overturn Zenit deficit (Feb 19, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique believe he and his team-mates are capable of advancing from the Europa League last-32, despite last week's first leg defeat to Zenit St Petersburg.
Sir Bobby can inspire Newcastle, Ameobi says (Feb 19, 2013 14:45 GMT)
Shola Ameobi believes that Newcastle United can take strength from the spirit of Sir Bobby Robson as they prepare for their Europa League tie at Metalist Kharkiv on Thursday.
UEFA Champions League
Pellegrini fumes over 'offside' Porto winner
(Feb 19, 2013 23:53 GMT)
Arsenal's miserable week continued as runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich produced a European masterclass at the Emirates to take a commanding 3-1 Champions League first leg lead.
Arsenal haunted by familiar February failure (Feb 19, 2013 23:14 GMT)
John Brewin watched Arsenal fall to superior opposition at the Emirates, as Bayern took control of their tie.
Wenger praises Bayern Munich's quality (Feb 19, 2013 23:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised opponents Bayern Munich for the quality of their performance in taking a 3-1 Champions League lead at the Emirates.
Moutinho: Porto deserved win against Malaga (Feb 19, 2013 22:48 GMT)
Porto goalscorer Joao Moutinho believed his side got the result they deserved as they beat Malaga 1-0 in the Champions League last-16 first leg.
UCL: Bayern deepen Arsenal gloom (Feb 19, 2013 22:15 GMT)
Arsenal's miserable week continued as runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich produced a European masterclass at the Emirates to take a commanding 3-1 Champions League first leg lead.
Wilshere: Don't blame the boss (Feb 19, 2013 22:12 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere rushed to the defence of besieged manager Arsene Wenger after his side's crumbling season suffered another hammer blow as Bayern Munich took a giant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win at E
Roura: Barcelona are not favourites to beat Milan (Feb 19, 2013 22:05 GMT)
Barcelona stand-in coach Jordi Roura has flatly rejected the idea that his side are firm favourites on both form and history for their Champions League last-16 first leg against AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday evening.
Carles Puyol: Barcelona want treble glory (Feb 19, 2013 19:22 GMT)
Carles Puyol says he sees Wednesday evening's Champions League last-16 first leg against AC Milan at the San Siro as an important step along the way to a potential treble for Barcelona this season.
Pepe dreaming of UCL final against Porto (Feb 19, 2013 18:17 GMT)
Real Madrid defender Pepe says he is dreaming of a Champions League final between his current team and former side Porto.
Terim turns to Drogba and Sneijder (Feb 19, 2013 18:09 GMT)
Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim thinks that the signings of Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder have improved his side as they prepare to take on Schalke in the Champions League last-16.
Valencia defender Rami to miss PSG game (Feb 19, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Valencia defender Adil Rami has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering a thigh tear, meaning he will miss the second leg of the club's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on March 6.
Podolski optimistic of progression past Bayern (Feb 19, 2013 12:24 GMT)
Arsenal's Lukas Podolski believes his former side Bayern Munich are among the best teams in Europe but over two legs the Gunners can beat them in their Champions League last 16 tie.
Zambrotta: Barca likely to beat Milan (Feb 19, 2013 11:20 GMT)
Former AC Milan and Barcelona full-back Gianluca Zambrotta says the Blaugrana are better placed to progress from their Champions League tie.
Camacho: Porto 'no better than Milan' (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Defender Ignacio Camacho has claimed Malaga has no fear heading into its last-16 Champions League bout against FC Porto after labelling the Portuguese champions as 'no better than Milan'.
English Premier League
Benitez: Real Madrid my 'sweetheart' club (Feb 19, 2013 22:48 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has described Real Madrid as his sporting "sweetheart", as speculation mounts that he could be in line to replace Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu next summer.
Anderson not looking to leave United (Feb 19, 2013 22:30 GMT)
Anderson has insisted that he wants to stay at Manchester United but admitted it is not easy to play for the Premier League leaders.
Gold: Big Sam's our man at West Ham (Feb 19, 2013 18:50 GMT)
West Ham co-chairman David Gold has given his backing to manager Sam Allardyce.
Bassong confident of Canaries' survival (Feb 19, 2013 17:57 GMT)
Sebastien Bassong has said he believes Norwich City will bounce back from their current disappointing run of form and ensure they are still a Premier League club next season.
Frimpong hoping to improve at Fulham (Feb 19, 2013 16:25 GMT)
Emmanuel Frimpong was pleased with his Fulham debut and is hoping to improve during his loan spell at Craven Cottage.
Anderson: United players targeting Treble (Feb 19, 2013 15:16 GMT)
Anderson has declared that everyone at Manchester United is determined to do the Treble and lift the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies this season.
Gera must prove fitness for new deal (Feb 19, 2013 14:02 GMT)
Zoltan Gera has been assured his contract situation at West Bromwich Albion will not be an issue if he proves his fitness after another serious knee injury.
QPR boss Redknapp hopeful of Utd upset (Feb 19, 2013 13:53 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp remains optimistic that his struggling side could pick up a surprise result against Premier League leaders Manchester United this weekend.
Shea in line for Stoke debut (Feb 19, 2013 11:46 GMT)
Tony Pulis is considering handing Brek Shea his Premier League debut against Fulham this weekend.
Ben Arfa: I could have been like Messi (Feb 19, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa believes he could have been as good as Lionel Messi if only he had grown up more quickly.
Wenger receives Arsenal board backing (Feb 19, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has thrown his support behind manager Arsene Wenger following his outburst at a press conference on Monday.
Ba braced to fight for his place in Chelsea's XI (Feb 19, 2013 09:46 GMT)
Demba Ba has told French radio station RMC he will thrive on the competition for places at Chelsea, promising: "I won't let myself be pushed around."
Kolo: Mancini's job depends on cup (Feb 19, 2013 08:43 GMT)
Kolo Toure believes Manchester City have to win the FA Cup this season to ensure that Roberto Mancini remains at Eastlands.
Lucas: Liverpool buoyed by Coutinho (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes Reds new boy Philippe Coutinho can become one of the club's great players after scoring in his full debut on the weekend.
Terry hopeful of stay for Lampard (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has piled the pressure on Stamford Bridge chiefs to hand team-mate Frank Lampard a new contract after admitting the prospect of his long-term fellow Blues legend playing for another club next season is too much to bear.
Albion's claim as pride of the Midlands (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion's rise and Aston Villa's fall has sparked a shift in the West Midlands power tide, David Instone writes.
English FA Cup
Manager Paul Buckle leaves Cup heroes Luton (Feb 19, 2013 17:59 GMT)
Luton Town manager Paul Buckle has left the club by mutual consent days after their FA Cup fifth round defeat at home to Millwall.
Ferguson praises Nani impact (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Manchester United winger Nani for providing a selection headache at Old Trafford by pressing his case to start with a decisive cameo in the 2-1 FA Cup victory over Reading.
Spanish National Team
Rafa Benitez: I would consider Spain job (Feb 19, 2013 11:08 GMT)
Chelsea interim coach Rafael Benitez says he could manage Spain in the future.
Spanish Primera Liga
Abel Resino demands intensity from Celta Vigo (Feb 19, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Incoming Celta Vigo coach Abel Resino says his new side must show more competitive spirit and intensity between now and the end of the season if they want to remain in the Primera Division.
Del Bosque: Mourinho and I are very different (Feb 19, 2013 12:18 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says there are no specific characteristics that make a world-class coach, pointing to the contrast between his "calm" style of management and more "aggressive" approach preferred by Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho.
Dani Alves wants Neymar at Barcelona (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona's Dani Alves has urged Brazilian compatriot to join him at the Spanish giants as speculation continues to build over the young star's future.
Italian Serie A
Conte named coach of the year, Pirlo prize (Feb 19, 2013 08:04 GMT)
Juventus boss Antonio Conte has won the much coveted Panchina d'Oro award as Serie A's best coach while his star midfielder, Andrea Pirlo, was awarded the Giacomo Bulgarelli trophy.
German Bundesliga
Robert Lewandowski to miss two further games (Feb 19, 2013 18:35 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund's attempt to appeal the red card shown to striker Robert Lewandowski during their defeat against Hamburg has been dismissed.
French Ligue 1
Barton doesn't fear Becks (Feb 19, 2013 17:28 GMT)
Marseille midfielder Joey Barton is unconcerned by the prospect of facing David Beckham in Ligue 1 this weekend.
Montpellier president 'won't cry' if Girard leaves (Feb 19, 2013 13:16 GMT)
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has vowed he will not shed a tear if Ligue 1-winning coach Rene Girard decides to leave the club come the season's end.
Beckham poised for PSG debut (Feb 19, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed David Beckham will be available to make his Ligue 1 debut against Marseille on Sunday, and hopes the veteran can bring to Paris Saint-Germain what Ryan Giggs provides Manchester United.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
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MLS
Timbers obtain veteran EPL defender Silvestre (Feb 20, 2013 04:00 GMT)
The Portland Timbers have signed French defender Mikael Silvestre, an English Premier League veteran who played for both Manchester United and Arsenal.
Seattle gets 7-time All-Star Joseph from Chivas (Feb 19, 2013 23:24 GMT)
The Seattle Sounders have acquired seven-time MLS all-star Sharlie Joseph in a trade with Chivas USA.
UEFA Europa League
Enrique: Liverpool can overturn Zenit deficit (Feb 19, 2013 15:18 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique believe he and his team-mates are capable of advancing from the Europa League last-32, despite last week's first leg defeat to Zenit St Petersburg.
Sir Bobby can inspire Newcastle, Ameobi says (Feb 19, 2013 14:45 GMT)
Shola Ameobi believes that Newcastle United can take strength from the spirit of Sir Bobby Robson as they prepare for their Europa League tie at Metalist Kharkiv on Thursday.
UEFA Champions League
Pellegrini fumes over 'offside' Porto winner
(Feb 19, 2013 23:53 GMT)Arsenal's miserable week continued as runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich produced a European masterclass at the Emirates to take a commanding 3-1 Champions League first leg lead.
Arsenal haunted by familiar February failure (Feb 19, 2013 23:14 GMT)
John Brewin watched Arsenal fall to superior opposition at the Emirates, as Bayern took control of their tie.
Wenger praises Bayern Munich's quality (Feb 19, 2013 23:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised opponents Bayern Munich for the quality of their performance in taking a 3-1 Champions League lead at the Emirates.
Moutinho: Porto deserved win against Malaga (Feb 19, 2013 22:48 GMT)
Porto goalscorer Joao Moutinho believed his side got the result they deserved as they beat Malaga 1-0 in the Champions League last-16 first leg.
UCL: Bayern deepen Arsenal gloom (Feb 19, 2013 22:15 GMT)
Arsenal's miserable week continued as runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich produced a European masterclass at the Emirates to take a commanding 3-1 Champions League first leg lead.
Wilshere: Don't blame the boss (Feb 19, 2013 22:12 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere rushed to the defence of besieged manager Arsene Wenger after his side's crumbling season suffered another hammer blow as Bayern Munich took a giant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win at E
Roura: Barcelona are not favourites to beat Milan (Feb 19, 2013 22:05 GMT)
Barcelona stand-in coach Jordi Roura has flatly rejected the idea that his side are firm favourites on both form and history for their Champions League last-16 first leg against AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday evening.
Carles Puyol: Barcelona want treble glory (Feb 19, 2013 19:22 GMT)
Carles Puyol says he sees Wednesday evening's Champions League last-16 first leg against AC Milan at the San Siro as an important step along the way to a potential treble for Barcelona this season.
Pepe dreaming of UCL final against Porto (Feb 19, 2013 18:17 GMT)
Real Madrid defender Pepe says he is dreaming of a Champions League final between his current team and former side Porto.
Terim turns to Drogba and Sneijder (Feb 19, 2013 18:09 GMT)
Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim thinks that the signings of Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder have improved his side as they prepare to take on Schalke in the Champions League last-16.
Valencia defender Rami to miss PSG game (Feb 19, 2013 15:28 GMT)
Valencia defender Adil Rami has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering a thigh tear, meaning he will miss the second leg of the club's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on March 6.
Podolski optimistic of progression past Bayern (Feb 19, 2013 12:24 GMT)
Arsenal's Lukas Podolski believes his former side Bayern Munich are among the best teams in Europe but over two legs the Gunners can beat them in their Champions League last 16 tie.
Zambrotta: Barca likely to beat Milan (Feb 19, 2013 11:20 GMT)
Former AC Milan and Barcelona full-back Gianluca Zambrotta says the Blaugrana are better placed to progress from their Champions League tie.
Camacho: Porto 'no better than Milan' (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Defender Ignacio Camacho has claimed Malaga has no fear heading into its last-16 Champions League bout against FC Porto after labelling the Portuguese champions as 'no better than Milan'.
English Premier League
Benitez: Real Madrid my 'sweetheart' club (Feb 19, 2013 22:48 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has described Real Madrid as his sporting "sweetheart", as speculation mounts that he could be in line to replace Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu next summer.
Anderson not looking to leave United (Feb 19, 2013 22:30 GMT)
Anderson has insisted that he wants to stay at Manchester United but admitted it is not easy to play for the Premier League leaders.
Gold: Big Sam's our man at West Ham (Feb 19, 2013 18:50 GMT)
West Ham co-chairman David Gold has given his backing to manager Sam Allardyce.
Bassong confident of Canaries' survival (Feb 19, 2013 17:57 GMT)
Sebastien Bassong has said he believes Norwich City will bounce back from their current disappointing run of form and ensure they are still a Premier League club next season.
Frimpong hoping to improve at Fulham (Feb 19, 2013 16:25 GMT)
Emmanuel Frimpong was pleased with his Fulham debut and is hoping to improve during his loan spell at Craven Cottage.
Anderson: United players targeting Treble (Feb 19, 2013 15:16 GMT)
Anderson has declared that everyone at Manchester United is determined to do the Treble and lift the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies this season.
Gera must prove fitness for new deal (Feb 19, 2013 14:02 GMT)
Zoltan Gera has been assured his contract situation at West Bromwich Albion will not be an issue if he proves his fitness after another serious knee injury.
QPR boss Redknapp hopeful of Utd upset (Feb 19, 2013 13:53 GMT)
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp remains optimistic that his struggling side could pick up a surprise result against Premier League leaders Manchester United this weekend.
Shea in line for Stoke debut (Feb 19, 2013 11:46 GMT)
Tony Pulis is considering handing Brek Shea his Premier League debut against Fulham this weekend.
Ben Arfa: I could have been like Messi (Feb 19, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa believes he could have been as good as Lionel Messi if only he had grown up more quickly.
Wenger receives Arsenal board backing (Feb 19, 2013 10:38 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has thrown his support behind manager Arsene Wenger following his outburst at a press conference on Monday.
Ba braced to fight for his place in Chelsea's XI (Feb 19, 2013 09:46 GMT)
Demba Ba has told French radio station RMC he will thrive on the competition for places at Chelsea, promising: "I won't let myself be pushed around."
Kolo: Mancini's job depends on cup (Feb 19, 2013 08:43 GMT)
Kolo Toure believes Manchester City have to win the FA Cup this season to ensure that Roberto Mancini remains at Eastlands.
Lucas: Liverpool buoyed by Coutinho (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes Reds new boy Philippe Coutinho can become one of the club's great players after scoring in his full debut on the weekend.
Terry hopeful of stay for Lampard (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry has piled the pressure on Stamford Bridge chiefs to hand team-mate Frank Lampard a new contract after admitting the prospect of his long-term fellow Blues legend playing for another club next season is too much to bear.
Albion's claim as pride of the Midlands (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion's rise and Aston Villa's fall has sparked a shift in the West Midlands power tide, David Instone writes.
English FA Cup
Manager Paul Buckle leaves Cup heroes Luton (Feb 19, 2013 17:59 GMT)
Luton Town manager Paul Buckle has left the club by mutual consent days after their FA Cup fifth round defeat at home to Millwall.
Ferguson praises Nani impact (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Manchester United winger Nani for providing a selection headache at Old Trafford by pressing his case to start with a decisive cameo in the 2-1 FA Cup victory over Reading.
Spanish National Team
Rafa Benitez: I would consider Spain job (Feb 19, 2013 11:08 GMT)
Chelsea interim coach Rafael Benitez says he could manage Spain in the future.
Spanish Primera Liga
Abel Resino demands intensity from Celta Vigo (Feb 19, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Incoming Celta Vigo coach Abel Resino says his new side must show more competitive spirit and intensity between now and the end of the season if they want to remain in the Primera Division.
Del Bosque: Mourinho and I are very different (Feb 19, 2013 12:18 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says there are no specific characteristics that make a world-class coach, pointing to the contrast between his "calm" style of management and more "aggressive" approach preferred by Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho.
Dani Alves wants Neymar at Barcelona (Feb 19, 2013 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona's Dani Alves has urged Brazilian compatriot to join him at the Spanish giants as speculation continues to build over the young star's future.
Italian Serie A
Conte named coach of the year, Pirlo prize (Feb 19, 2013 08:04 GMT)
Juventus boss Antonio Conte has won the much coveted Panchina d'Oro award as Serie A's best coach while his star midfielder, Andrea Pirlo, was awarded the Giacomo Bulgarelli trophy.
German Bundesliga
Robert Lewandowski to miss two further games (Feb 19, 2013 18:35 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund's attempt to appeal the red card shown to striker Robert Lewandowski during their defeat against Hamburg has been dismissed.
French Ligue 1
Barton doesn't fear Becks (Feb 19, 2013 17:28 GMT)
Marseille midfielder Joey Barton is unconcerned by the prospect of facing David Beckham in Ligue 1 this weekend.
Montpellier president 'won't cry' if Girard leaves (Feb 19, 2013 13:16 GMT)
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has vowed he will not shed a tear if Ligue 1-winning coach Rene Girard decides to leave the club come the season's end.
Beckham poised for PSG debut (Feb 19, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed David Beckham will be available to make his Ligue 1 debut against Marseille on Sunday, and hopes the veteran can bring to Paris Saint-Germain what Ryan Giggs provides Manchester United.
