Standard Liege News
Sir Alex writes to Defour over injury setback
Soccernet staff | October, 16 2009Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has written to Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour - who he was linked with in the summer - to wish him a speedy recovery from his broken foot.
Article | ConversationDacourt pens one-year Standard Liege deal
September, 23 2009Veteran midfielder Olivier Dacourt has signed a one-year contract with Belgian side Standard Liege. The 34-year-old has been a free agent since his contract with Inter Milan expired in the summer.
Article | ConversationWenger to rely on untested keeper Mannone
Soccernet staff | September, 16 2009Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will give rookie goalkeeper Vito Mannone his Champions League debut at Standard Liege on Wednesday night and admits it will be a "big challenge" for the youngster.
Article | ConversationStandard's Witsel has ban reduced to eight games
September, 4 2009Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel has had his suspension for the tackle which broke Anderlecht defender Marcin Wasilewski's leg reduced to eight matches on appeal.
Article | ConversationMilan sign US defender Onyewu from Liege
July, 7 2009AC Milan quickly wrapped up a deal for United States centre back Oguchi Onyewu on Tuesday in a bid to quell supporter unrest over their transfer policy.
Article | ConversationU.S. defender Onyewu sues over racial insult
June, 2 2009U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu took legal action on Tuesday against Belgian international Jelle Van Damme for allegedly racially insulting him during a recent match, Onyewu's lawyer said.
Article | ConversationU.S. defender Onyewu sues over alleged slur
June, 2 2009U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu is suing an Anderlecht player over an alleged racial insult, hoping the case will help eradicate on-field racist abuse in European soccer.
Article | ConversationAnderlecht held by Liege in title playoff first leg
May, 21 2009Anderlecht were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Standard Liege in the first leg of their Belgian first division title playoff on Thursday.
Article | ConversationBelgian star Defour eyes Villa switch
March, 26 2009Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour would be willing to try his luck outside Belgium if an acceptable offer came his way.
Article | ConversationGroin op rules Gerrard out of England qualifiers
Soccernet staff | August, 28 2008Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will have a groin operation on Friday and will miss both of England's crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Croatia next week.
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