Soccer
The FIFA World Cup, also referred to as the Football World Cup and the World Cup, has been held every four years since 1930, and is contested by the men's national football teams of member nations of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The 2006 FIFA World Cup was held from June 9th to July 9th 2006 in Germany. Italy won the world cup and France were runners up.
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Euro 2008: Frings Set to Return for Germany's Semi-final Clash Soccer: The Germany midfielder Torsten Frings will be fit to face Turkey in Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final, coach Joachim... |
| Aston Villa Reject Improved Offer From Liverpool for Barry Soccer: Liverpool have had a third offer for Gareth Barry rejected by Aston Villa as Martin O'Neill holds out for £20m |
Rooney Wedding: Wayne and Coleen Tie the Knot Soccer: Wayne Rooney married his childhood sweetheart Coleen McLoughlin today in a lavish ceremony on the Italian Riviera |
| Euro 2008: 'it's the Worst Case Scenario' - the Swiss Press React to Their Early Exit Soccer: The Swiss press react to their early exit from Euro 2008 |
Football Fever Fails to Fire Up Austrian Hosts Soccer: As fans flock to Vienna for Euro 2008, city's residents are nervous and dread invasion of 'English hooligans' |
| An Englishman Abroad Soccer: Paul Doyle talks to Matthew Green, manager of the Turks and Caicos football team, and one of only two Englishmen in... |
Platini's Baffling Stance on Divers Soccer: Paul Doyle wonders whether Uefa's big cheese should be condoning diving |
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Grant Powers Chelsea on Enigma Rather Than Charisma Soccer: The Champions League final may tell us at last whether the Chelsea manager is a mastermind or a mediocrity, writes... |
| Kanu Enjoys the Sweetest Feeling Soccer: Nwankwo Kanu reveled in his status as hero of the FA Cup final, after missing out on personal glory in the past |
Core of Veteran Steel Carries Portsmouth to the Prize Soccer: Portsmouth's experience was telling as they edged Cardiff by the only goal of the FA Cup final |
| Pompey Supporters Welcome Cup Back to South Coast Soccer: Tens of thousands of Portsmouth supporters descended on to the city's streets today to salute their FA Cup winning... |
Alfie and the Dream Team's Big Day Out Soccer: Ed Vulliamy reports on what happened next for the real heroes of this season's FA Cup, Havant & Waterlooville |
| On the Threshold of True Greatness Soccer: Profile: Sir Alex Ferguson will join the pantheon of football's finest coaches if Manchester United win the... |
Carrick Signs Long-term Deal at United Soccer: Manchester United midfielder commits his future to the champions by signing new four-year contract |
| Johnson and Adams Renew Hostilities Five Years on Soccer: Five years after Tony Adams rejected Roger Johnson at Wycombe, the Cardiff defender has a chance for revenge |
City's Uefa Cup Plans Rocked By Bon Jovi Concert Soccer: Manchester City may need an alternative venue for their opening Uefa Cup match next season |
| Shadow Man Saha Fears Painful Parting From United Soccer: Louis Saha knows that his prolonged absences may force Manchester United to offload the French striker |
Bristol and Portsmouth Primed to Host 2018 World Cup Matches Soccer: The FA will encourage many cities to bid for matches if England wins the right to host the 2018 World Cup |
| Moyes to Reveal Plans for Future After Talks With Kenwright Soccer: David Moyes has begun talks with the Everton chairman over a new contract and his transfer funds for next season |
Lineker Faces a Long, Live Switch-off Soccer: The FA Cup final will be the BBC's last live domestic football match for over a year |
| Ronaldo Shone But Whole Squad Must Take Credit Soccer: Daniel Taylor rates every player who has contributed to Manchester United's title-winning season |
Ferguson's Ability to Adapt is Key to United Success Soccer: United's long-serving manager has learned from previous seasons to produce a new, more resilient side, writes Kevin... |
| Chelsea Walk Tall Despite Falling Short at the Last Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan |
Ronaldo Kills Off Wigan As Champions Mix Business With Pleasure Soccer: Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs struck as Man Utd secured the title at Wigan |
| Chelsea Fall Short After Taking Season to the Last 10 Minutes Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan |
United Make It 10 for Ferguson Soccer: Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs struck as Man Utd secured the title at Wigan |
| Proud Chelsea Stay Buoyant in Spite of Title Loss Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan |
Chelsea Soccer: Chelsea could only draw at home to Bolton, but United would have won the title with their victory over Wigan |
| Wigan 0-2 Man Utd Soccer: Can Ronaldo fire United to a title-clinching victory over Wigan? Find out now with Scott Murray |
Said & Done Soccer: Said and done: David Hills reveals all the gossip from this week in football |
| KK, Roque, José and All That Soccer: Paul Wilson: Despite the monopoly of the Big Four, this season has been anything but boring |
I'm Not the Retiring Kind, Says Fergie Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson is determined to stick around at Man Utd even if they win the title today, writes Paul Wilson |
| Touts Score £10m Off Finals Fans Soccer: Tickets for football's biggest matches resold online at inflated prices up to 2,000 per cent higher |
Ebbsfleet 1-0 Torquay United Soccer: FA Trophy: Chris McPhee made up for a penalty miss by scoring the only goal in the final |
| Uefa Slot is Little Solace to Eriksson Soccer: Manchester City should qualify for the Uefa Cup through the fair-play rankings, but Sven-Goran Eriksson still... |
O'Neill: Benítez Shows No Respect Soccer: The Aston Villa manager has launched a stinging attack on Rafael Benítez over Gareth Barry's future |
| Tense Talks End in Truce Between Ashley, Keegan and Wise Soccer: A heated meeting in London between the Newcastle United triumvirate ended in a tentative peace |
Madejski Looks for a Billionaire Beyond Reading's Last Hurrah Soccer: Reading's owner says he will consider stepping down if he can find a buyer with money to spend and the right... |
| Ferguson Berates Bolton's Celebrations Before Decider Soccer: The Manchester United manager has expressed strong misgivings about Bolton Wanderers' commitment ahead of their... |
Grant Calls for Play-off to Sort Out Title Rivals Soccer: The Chelsea manager suggests a winner-takes-all match should decide the title if the top two finish level on points |
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Play-off Spot Eludes Ipswich Despite Stylish Victory Soccer: Alan Lee's headed goal against Hull City was not enough to propel Ipswich Town into a play-off position |
| Fans Rally Round Defiant Eriksson But Swede Admits His Time is Up Soccer: Despite a show of support from the crowd Sven-Goran Eriksson still looks on his way out of City after their 1-0... |
Prosaic But Persistent, Real Wrap Up Title for Schuster in Good Time Soccer: Madrid are champions of Spain again after dramatic victory at Osasuna last night, writes Sid Lowe |
| I Spent £40m But Most of These Are Duds, Says Keane Soccer: Roy keane has promised major changes at Sunderland after a limp display enabled Bolton to secure their survival... |
Arsenal Prepare for Uncertain Times As Milan Claim Flamini Signing Soccer: Niklas Bendtner's header was enough to settle a forgettable encounter between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates |
| Bruce Kisses His Own Feat in Guiding Wigan to Safety Soccer: Steve Bruce's Wigan ensured their Premier League status as Antonio Valencia's brace brought a 2-0 victory over a... |
Frugal Coppell Blames Himself for Ignoring Allardyce's Spending Tips Soccer: A miserable 1-0 defeat to Spurs means Reading go to Derby desperate for the victory that would give them a chance... |
| United Act Like They've Won It Already and If Wigan Play Like West Ham They're Right Soccer: A mood of celebration at Old Trafford as United closed in on the Premier League title with a 4-1 canter against... |
Grant Has Turned Mourinho's Chelsea Into a Better Team, Claims Cech Soccer: Petr Cech has claimed that Chelsea have become a better team since Avram Grant succeeded Jose Mourinho |
| Let's Hear It for Alex and Avram Soccer: Both Alex Ferguson and Avram Grant have proved a tactical point by guiding their sides to the final, says Paul Wilson |
King in Waiting: Ronaldo Tries on Crown Soccer: Despite having Nani sent off, Manchester United crushed West Ham 4-1 to place one hand on the trophy |
| Fulham Clamber Out of Relegation Zone Soccer: Fulham's great escape is still on. After the drama of their three-goal turnaround at Manchester City – at 4.20pm... |
Manchester United 4-1 West Ham Soccer: Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo helped send United three points clear at the top of the table |
| Man Utd 4-1 West Ham Soccer: Manchester United look to stretch their lead over Chelsea by beating out-of-form West Ham at Old Trafford |
Man Utd 3-1 West Ham Soccer: Manchester United look to stretch their lead over Chelsea by beating out-of-form West Ham at Old Trafford |
| Man Utd 2-0 West Ham Soccer: Manchester United look to stretch their lead over Chelsea by beating out-of-form West Ham at Old Trafford |
Gold Dreads Prospect of Saying Sorry to St Andrew's Faithful Again Soccer: After a turbulent season, Birmingham chairman David Gold says that survival is a matter of pride |
| Liverpool Bid for Barry Gives O'neill a Headache Soccer: The lure of Champions League football may persuade Gareth Barry to swap claret for Red |
Keane Warns Sunderland Board Over Wage Levels Soccer: Roy Keane has asked for greater financial muscle to help him entice big name signings to Wearside |
| Ferguson: Chelsea Will Try Anything to Unsettle United Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed criticism from Chelsea, saying his team control their own destiny |
Grant Watches From Afar and Hopes Leaders Will Crack Again Soccer: Avram Grant believes that Chelsea can still overhaul Manchester United in the title race |
| 'Statistically, I'm the Worst Leicester City Manager in History, and That Doesn't Sit Well' Soccer: Despite facing flak from the fans and a potential sacking, Ian Holloway hasn't given up yet |
With 26 Clubs Unsure of Their Fate, is This the Most Exciting League Finale Ever? Soccer: Who goes up and who goes down is still largely to be decided in the Championship and League One |
| Fiorentina Falter As Milan Wait in the Wings Soccer: With form and confidence on the slide and tricky games to come, Fiorentina may yet relinquish fourth spot to Milan |
Grant Refuses to Give Up Title Chase Soccer: The Chelsea manager Avram Grant insists his side can still win the Premier League despite only managing a 1-1 draw... |
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| Ferdinand Fears Allayed As Piqué is Primed for Roma Soccer: A scan on Rio Ferdinand's foot showed no broken metatarsal as was feared, but it is not yet known how long he will... |
FA to Investigate Match-fixing Report Soccer: The Football Association is to investigate a report that a player accepted a £50,000 bribe to fix a match |
| FA to Probe Match-fixing Report Soccer: The Football Association is to investigate a report that a player accepted a £50,000 bribe to fix a match |
Is Budget or Benítez to Blame for Liverpool's Failure to Take Wing? Soccer: The Liverpool manager bemoans a lack of spending power, but that is no defence when recent transfers have failed,... |
| Is Budget or Ben?tez to Blame for Liverpool's Failure to Take Wing? Soccer: The Liverpool manager bemoans a lack of spending power, but that is no defence when recent transfers have failed,... |
Liverpool's Owners Refuse to Sit Together Soccer: Feuding owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have asked to be kept apart at Liverpool's Champions League match with... |
| Uefa Warns Roma As Fears for Fans Mount Soccer: Uefa said Rome could be stripped of next season's Champions League final if fan violence recurs in the Italian... |
Is Budget or Benítez to Blame for Liverpool's Failure to Take Wing? Soccer: The Liverpool manager bemoans a lack of spending power, but that is no defence when recent transfers have failed,... |
| Rome Could Lose 2009 Champions League Final Soccer: Uefa claims next season's showpiece could be moved if there is trouble at Roma v Man Utd |
Buoyant Pompey Need Defoe Alternative at Wembley Soccer: Premier League: Portsmouth 2-0 Wigan. Jermain Defoe's brace gave Portsmouth victory over a profligate Wigan side at... |
| Derby Accept Fate But Hodgson Remains in Denial Soccer: Premier League: Misery for both teams at Pride Park as Derby were officially relegated while failure to win leaves... |
Coppell Veers From Official Line Soccer: Premier League: Reading 0-0 Blackburn. An erratic performance by referee Mark Clattenburg was the major talking... |
| Keane Passions Stir Right Response From Reid Soccer: Premier League; Andy Reid's last-minute winner gave Sunderland their first consecutive Premier League victories for... |
Zarate Beats the Tevez Prescription Soccer: Premier League: Birmingham 3-1 Manchester City. Mauro Zarate stole the show at St Andrew's with a wondeful double... |
| It's Just Like Playing for Brazil, Says Rooney Soccer: Premier League: Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa. Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney were at their irrepressible... |
Moyes Refuses to Admit Defeat After Setback in Chase for Fourth Place Soccer: David Moyes has refused to admit Everton cannot catch Liverpool as his side slipped further behind in the race for... |
| Cool Torres Steers Liverpool Towards Fourth Soccer: Premier League: Liverpool 1-0 Everton. Fernando Torres's strike was enough to give Liverpool victory in the... |
Tottenham 1-4 Newcastle Soccer: Newcastle ended their lingering relegation worries with three second-half goals inflicting an embarrassing defeat... |
| Chelsea 1-0 Middlesbrough Soccer: Can Chelsea move keep themselves in the hunt for the title or will Middlesbrough upset another big team? Find out... |
Liverpool v Everton - Live From 2.45pm! Soccer: Who will take the Champions League initiative in a derby that is about far more than local pride? Find out with... |
| Ronaldo Inspires United Romp in the Rain Soccer: Premier League: Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa. Wayne Rooney scored two as Manchester United maintained their... |
Arsenal Comeback Keeps Title Hopes Alive Soccer: Ten-man Arsenal came from two goals down to beat their Bolton bogeymen 3-2 |
| From Slough to the Caribbean, and Beyond ... Soccer: Anguilla is turning to Berkshire to discover footballing talent that could help the tiny island compete in the... |
American Dream Fades As Beckham's Galaxy Stare Into a Black Hole Soccer: It is hard to over-estimate the damage to Beckham's credibility if LA Galaxy were to endure another miserable season... |
| Owen Denies Confusion Over Role Under Capello Soccer: After newspaper reports claimed that he did not understand his role with England, Michael Owen has said his words... |
Blues Claim Fixture Move Favours Rivals Soccer: Chelsea have claimed that the decision to move their clash against Everton forward by 48 hours... |
| Ferguson Writes Off Arsenal But Fears a Charge From Chelsea Soccer: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Chelsea, unbeaten in 14 games, are now his side's foremost... |
Moyes and Everton Have More at Stake Than Victory Soccer: A first derby win in his six years as Everton manager would help David Moyes's team in their bid to snatch fourth... |
| Family Death Threats Halted Liverpool Sale, Says Gillett Soccer: George Gillett has claimed that his family received death threats over partner Tom Hicks' attempts to take complete... |
Pearce's Young Pretenders Get Reality Check From Poland Soccer: England U21 0-0 Poland U21. Stuart Pearce's young side were disappointing as they failed to score against a... |
| Tough Baptism for Burley As Old Firm Absences Taint Start Soccer: George Burley must face Croatia in his first match as Scotland manager with several key players missing |
Stern Capello Fires a Warning to Terry Over Respect for Referees Soccer: Fabio Capello stressed the importance of 'fair play and respect' as he named Rio Ferdinand as England captain,... |
| Pulis Ahead of Himself With Rant at Referee Soccer: Championship: Stoke 1-1 Blackpool. Stoke's promotion campaign continued to stutter as Blackpool proved obdurate... |
Under-used Bent Does His Best to Prove His Worth Soccer: Premier League: Tottenham 2-0 Portsmouth. Darren Bent leapt from the bench to score and create a goal for Spurs who... |
| Chopra Responds to Keane's Mind Games Soccer: Premier League: Aston Villa 0-1 Sunderland. Michael Chopra scored a vital winner against Villa to earn a crucial... |
Bentley Drives Rovers With Timely Display Soccer: Premier League: Blackburn 3-1 Wigan. David Bentley was irrepressible as 10-man Rovers outplayed Wigan to move up to... |
| Keegan's Re-invention of Owen Proves Pivotal Soccer: Premier League: Newcastle 2-0 Fulham. Kevin Keegan's deployment of Michael Owen in a deeper role was key in the... |
Lampard and Rooney in Doubt for France Soccer: Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard may miss England's friendly match with France after they both suffered injuries at... |
| Grant's Switches Prove There is No Substitute for Decisive Intervention Soccer: Premier League: Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal. Didier Drogba scored a brace as Chelsea leapfrogged Arsenal to move within... |
Forget Liverpool's Maniac, This Was a 90-minute Masterclass From United Soccer: Premier League: Man Utd 3-0 Liverpool. Manchester United emerged as clear favorites for the a 17th league title... |
| FA to Throw Book at Mascherano Soccer: Javier Mascherano's one-match ban could increase if, as expected, the FA punish the Argentinian for his apoplectic... |
Bad Friday Blunts Hopes of Sharp Displays By Giants and Hull Fc Soccer: Both Jon and Peter Sharp, coaches of Huddersfield and Hull respectively, have faced daunting Easter schedules,... |
| Chelsea's Power-play Too Good for Artful Arsenal Soccer: Why would anyone want Avram Grant to alter an approach that is so difficult to conquer? |
Liverpool Make It Easy for United Soccer: A Wes Brown goal following a mistake by Pepe Reina was enough to give Manchester United a precious victory over... |
| Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Manchester United pull six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win... |
Sidebottom Turns Game Towards England Soccer: Third test: Ryan Sidebottom took seven wickets in an extraordinary spell after lunch to put England in control |
| Cech Ruled Out of Game Against Olympiakos Soccer: Carlo Cudicini will start in goal for Chelsea tonight after Petr Cech was ruled out for up to four weeks with a... |
Sheffield Mourns the Death of Dooley Soccer: The former Sheffield Wednesday player and manager Derek Dooley, more recently the chairman of Wednesday's city... |
| Liverpool's Owners Reject Takeover Soccer: Liverpool's co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett are understood to have rejected Dubai International Capital's... |
FA Overturns Lampard Red Card Soccer: Frank Lampard has avoided a three-match ban after the FA overturned his red card against West Ham |
| Shevchenko Fails to Light Up Griffin Park Soccer: Andriy Shevchenko put in a full 90 minutes for Chelsea reserves as he continues his comeback from injury |
Referee's Admission Boosts Lampard's Appeal Against Red Card Soccer: Chelsea's appeal against the red card shown to Frank Lampard may be aided by Peter Walton's admission of error |
| Lyon Prepare to Enter the Theatre of Nightmares Soccer: Manchester United will welcome Lyon to Old Trafford aiming to equal the Champions League record for consecutive... |
Arsenal Need Fábregas to Come of Age Against Milan's Old Masters Soccer: Arsenal need Cesc Fábregas to be their midfield general when the young Gunners take on Milan's veterans |
| Wenger Calls on Arsenal to Seize the Moment Soccer: After out-performing on pre-season predictions, Arsène Wenger believes his young side can continue to deliver in... |
Miller's Fortune Provides Timely Tonic for Albion Soccer: Premier League: West Brom 3-0 Plymouth. Roman Bednar scored again as West Brom beat Plymouth comfortably at the... |
| McCombe Defies Giraffe Science to Send Bristol Sublimely to the Top Soccer: Championship: Bristol City 2-1 Hull City. Bristol City's promotion campaign just keep's on rolling as Jamie... |
Leigertwood Jams the Brakes on Stoke Soccer: Championship: QPR 3-0 Stoke City. Mikele Leigertwood scored a brace as QPR dismantled Stoke at Loftus Road |
| Grant Rejigs to Stunning Effect But Lampard Card Brings New Dilemma Soccer: Premier League: West Ham 0-4 Chelsea. Chelsea demolished West Ham at Upton Park despite having Frank Lampard... |
Owen Takes Blame But Leaves the Strain to Keegan Soccer: Premier League: Newcastle 0-1 Blackburn. Matt Derbyshire's last-minute winner means Kevin Keegan is still awaiting... |
| Reading Feel Spring in Their Step While Coppell Sips the Significance of Away Points Soccer: Premier League: Middlesbrough 0-1 Reading. James Harper's last-minute strike ended Reading's eight-match losing... |
Sunderland Fail to Get Lucky Even at Derby Soccer: Premier League: Derby County 0-0 Sunderland. All square at Pride Park as a linesman's flag denied Sunderland their... |
| My-ball Forssell Gets His Way With the Right Kind of Selfishness Soccer: Premier League: Birmingham 4-1 Tottenham. Mikael Forssell scored a hat-trick as Birmingham trounced sorry Spurs 4-1 |
Stuttering Gunners Must Find Their Voice in Milan Soccer: Premier League: Arsenal 1-1 Aston Villa. Arsenal continue to stutter but Niklas Bendtner' stoppage-time equaliser... |
| Liverpool Heed Gerrard's Clarion Call and Blow Bolton Away Soccer: Premier League: Bolton 1-3 Liverpool. Ryan Babel was influential as Liverpool ended their Reebok hoodoo in fine style |
Safety Cannot Be Guaranteed, Admits Keegan Soccer: Kevin Keegan has refused to assure Mike Ashley that struggling Newcastle will not be relegated from the Premier... |
| Fifa Street 3 Soccer: Games: EA's latest football offering is fast and furious but only fun in small doses |
Bendtner Steals in As Arsenal Cling to Top Soccer: Premier League: Nicklas Bendtner scored a last-gasp equaliser to maintain Arsenal's narrow lead over Man Utd at the... |
| Ferguson Senses United Turning Point As Gunners Give Up the Ghost Soccer: Arsenal must hope that their capitulation at Old Trafford is not an omen for the title run-in, says Paul Wilson |
Wells Threatens to Quit Over Moral Maze Conflict Soccer: The feud over Northern Ireland's new stadium may be self-defeating, says Henry McDonald |
| United Hail Gold Reserves Soccer: Premier League: Owen Hargreaves scored a fantastic free-kick as understrength United closed within a point of Arsenal |
Harper Steals a Win at the Death Soccer: Premier League: James Harper ended Reading's eight-match losing streak with a last-minute winner at the Riverside |
| Adebayor's Direct Route to Goal is Ruud Awakening for Sir Alex Soccer: Emmanuel Adebayor's role in Arsenal's success may lead Alex Ferguson to examine the make-up of his own front line,... |
Cole Questioned By Police Over Wife 'assault' Soccer: Former England striker Andy Cole released by police over alleged assault on his wife |
| Cole Questioned By Police Over Alleged Domestic Violence Incident Soccer: The former England striker Andy Cole has been questioned by police over an alleged assault on his wife |
United Ask Uefa to Investigate After Ronaldo is Dazzled By Laser Soccer: Man Utd have told Uefa that Cristiano Ronaldo was dazzled by a laser before the game against Lyon |
| Global Expansion Not a 'dead Duck', Insists Scudamore Soccer: Premier League chief executive tells Commons select committee he intends to push on with 'international round' plans |
Brilliant Benzema Standing on the Verge of Greatness Soccer: When Manchester United travel to Stade Gerland on Wednesday, they will have to find a way to suppress the most... |
| Wells Threatens to Quit Over Moral Maze Conflict Soccer: The feud over Northern Ireland's new stadium may be self-defeating, says Henry McDonald |
Lampard Joins the 100 Club to Break Huddersfield's Hearts Soccer: FA Cup: Chelsea 3-1 Huddersfield. Frank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea overcame a first-half scare to book their... |
| Manchester United 4 - 0 Arsenal Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: The Premier League title rivals go head-to-head in the fifth round of the FA Cup |
Arsenal Made to Pay for Keeping Talent in Reserve Soccer: Arsenal's reserve full-backs left the spine of the team hopelessly exposed on a night to forget for Arsene Wenger |
| Ferguson Senses United Turning Point As Gunners Give Up the Ghost Soccer: Arsenal must hope that their capitulation at Old Trafford is not an omen for the title run-in, says Paul Wilson |
Rooney Goes on the Rampage to Frighten the Life Out of Arsenal Soccer: FA Cup: Manchester Utd 4-0 Arsenal. Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to a crushing victory over... |
| Win a Trophy and the Rest Will Follow, Says Benítez Soccer: Despite speculation over the financial situation at Anfield, Rafael Benítez is concentrating on silverware |
Adebayor Central to Ferguson's New Respect for Arsenal Soccer: With Thierry Henry gone, Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Arsenal have become less reliant on individuals |
| Wenger Orders Win at United to Prove Arsenal's Title Credentials Soccer: Arsène Wenger believes his side can damage Manchester United's title bid with victory in the FA Cup at Old Trafford |
Doctors Optimistic Ronaldo's Career is Not Over Soccer: The Milan striker faces 10 months out, but should make a recovery from the knee injury suffered last night |
| Asian Football Confederation Rejects Global Proposals Soccer: Premier League plans for an international round 'not a good idea', says AFC president |
Professional Soccer Players and Their Wives: Who has the Final Say? A light-hearted look at the relationships of a few professional soccer players and their wives. |
| Capello Puts His Faith in Gerrard ... for Now Soccer: New England manager reluctant to name permanent captain until September |
Staunton to Assist Leeds' Cause Soccer: Steve Staunton is to be named assistant manager to Gary McAllister at Leeds United |
| 5 Reasons Why Women Make Better Soccer Players Than Men The article takes a humorous approach at looking at why women make better professional soccer players then men. |
Benjani Deal Still in the Balance Soccer: Premier League expected to make Monday decision on Portsmouth striker's proposed transfer to Man City |
| Beckham: I'm Fit for England Soccer: David Beckham said his month of training with Arsenal has made him fit enough for international football |
MP Lobbies Home Secretary to Bring Iraqi to Eastlands Soccer: Keith Vaz calls on home office to grant Nashat Akram work permit as it 'can heal divisions in Iraq' |
| Burley Sets Scotland's Sights on the World Cup Soccer: New Scotland manager believes team have players and passion to qualify for 2010 finals |
Southampton Braced to Lose Burley After Sfa Ratifies Its Choice Soccer: Reports suggest George Burley has been ratified as the choice to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager |
| Southampton Brace Themselves to Lose Burley After Sfa Ratifies Its Choice Soccer: Reports suggest George Burley has been ratified as the choice to succeed Alex McLeish as Scotland manager |
Arsenal at War As Adebayor Clash Bloodies Bendtner Nose Soccer: Nicklas Bendtner left with bloodied nose after ugly spat with Emmanuel Adebayor during Carling Cup defeat at Spurs |
| Fulham Close in on £3m Cousin and Run the Rule Over Litmanen Soccer: Fulham have had a £3m offer for Rangers Daniel Cousin accepted and have brought in Finland captain Jari Litmanen on... |
Fulham Run the Rule Over Litmanen After Bid for Cousin is Turned Down Soccer: After having a bid for Daniel Cousin turned down, Fulham have brought in Finland captain Jari Litmanen on trial |
| Luton May Struggle to Name a Team at Anfield Soccer: Luton players fear that injury against Liverpool may cost them a transfer away from the debt-ridden Bedfordshire club |
Liverpool's Us Dream Turns to Nightmare Soccer: Tom Hicks admits he talked to Jurgen Klinsmann as a 'back-up' in case Benitez resigned |
| Capello Sends Warning to Terry and Beckham Soccer: Manager has yet to decide on captaincy and Beckham's 100th cap |
Ashley Returns to Head the Hunt for Quick Solution Soccer: Newcastle owner to take a more hands-on role in hunt for manager as Mark Hughes waits for official approach |
| Bruce Relieved As One Goal Devastates Derby Soccer: Derby 0-1 Wigan |
O'Neill is Delighted at Young's Progress Soccer: Aston Villa 3-1 Reading |
| Said & Done Soccer: Man United - saints or sinners? David Hills takes a sideways look at the sometimes ridiculous world of football |
Arabs Eye £500m Liverpool Buy-out Soccer: From Americans to Arabs: Liverpool could have a change of owners for the second time in a year |
| Ronaldo Piles on the Pain for Limp Newcastle Soccer: Man Utd 6-0 Newcastle: Cristiano Ronaldo's first hat-trick for Man Utd fired them back to the top in style |
Chelsea May Abandon Anelka After Bolton Raise His Price Soccer: Chelsea's interest in Nicolas Anelka looks to be on the wane after Bolton rejected a bid of £11m for the striker |
| Glazer Family Loans Soak Up Record Profits at Old Trafford Soccer: Man Utd were again declared the world's richest club but most of their profits will be absorbed by interest... |
Find Me a New Goalkeeper, Ramos Tells Spurs Scouts Soccer: Paul Robinson seems to have had his best days at Spurs after Juande Ramos put the call out for a new first-choice... |
| Redknapp in Line After Newcastle Wield Axe Soccer: Harry Redknapp is favorite to take over at Newcastle after Sam Allardyce was sacked after less then eight months in... |
Chimbonda 'keen on Villa Switch' Soccer: Tottenham's out-of-favour defender Pascal Chimbonda has admitted he would welcome a move to Aston Villa - according... |
| Savage Not Worried About Making Friends at Derby Soccer: Robbie Savage says he's not bothered whether his new Derby team-mates like him and says he will win over the fans... |
Eriksson Urges City Fans to Respect Munich Silence at Derby Soccer: Sven Goran-Eriksson has written to Manchester City fans to prevent them from ruining United's Munich air disaster... |
| Injury Crisis for Wenger After Four Limp Off Soccer: Arsenal are waiting on scan results for Robin van Persie, Johan Djourou, Philippe Senderos and Theo Walcott after... |
Walcott Proves Equal to the Task As Spurs Are Again Left Frustrated Soccer: Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham: Carling Cup semi-final: Theo Walcott's lucky equalizer denied Spurs victory in the first leg... |
| Birmingham to Add Samaras to Striking Options Soccer: Alex McLeish is hopeful a move to the Birmingham could help Georgios Samaras rediscover his scoring touch |
Fans Serenade Allardyce With Calls for Sack Soccer: Premier League: Newcastle 0-2 Manchester City. Man City claimed a rare Premier League away win as Sam Allardyce... |
| Liverpool Drop More Points As Bramble Strikes Again Soccer: Premier League: Liverpool 1-1 Wigan. A 20-yard screamer from Titus Bramble put another dent in Liverpool's title... |
Robinson Urges Tottenham Board to Hold on to Berbatov Soccer: Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson feels the club must hang on to their best players if they are to maintain their... |
| Tevez Suffers Bruised Ankle Soccer: Manchester United striker a major doubt for Saturday's FA Cup tie, but club confirm injury is not as serious as... |
Johnson Lifts Everton and Makes Case for Spanish Tv Highlights Soccer: Premier League: Middlesbrough 0-2 Everton. Andrew Johnson scored one and created another to light up an otherwise... |
| Magilton's Men Happy to Be Home and in the Mood to Make Merry Soccer: Championship: Ipswich 2-0 West Brom. Ipswich's fantastic home form continued as they dispatched leaders West Brom... |
Grant Blows His Top and Fulham Go Under to Essien Soccer: A half-time dressing down from Avram Grant helped Chelsea come from behind to ruin Roy Hodgson's return to English... |
| Adebayor Adds Touch of Magic to Arsenal's New Resolution Soccer: Goals from Eduardo da Silva and Emmanuel Adebayor gave Arsenal the points in an otherwise forgettable afternoon at... |
Tevez Drags Stilted United Clear of Star-struck Birmingham Soccer: Carlos Tevez scored a clinical winner but ended the day being carried off with a badly swollen ankle at Old Trafford |
| United's Silent Fans Blasted By Angry Ferguson Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson described the atmosphere at Old Trafford as that of a 'funeral' after the match with Birmingham... |
Laursen Punishes Spurs' Set-piece Calamities Soccer: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham Premier League: Spurs' achilles heel showed agains as two headers from set-pieces claimed... |
| Arsenal Enjoy Happy New Year to Keep Pace at the Top Soccer: Premier League: West Ham defeated 2-0 at Emirates, while Man Utd edge out Birmingham 1-0 |
Chelsea Comeback Spoils Hodgson's Welcome Party Soccer: Premier League: Goals from Salomon Kalou and Michael Ballack helped Chelsea come from behind |
| Rams Ready to Wrap Up Villa Signing Soccer: Paul Jewell is poised to wrap up his first signing at Derby in the shape of Argentinian striker Emanuel Villa |
Fulham 1-2 Chelsea Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Chelsea upset their local rivals in Roy Hodgson's first game in charge? Find out with... |
| Fulham v Chelsea - Live! Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Chelsea upset their local rivals in Roy Hodgson's first game in charge? Find out with... |
Man City 0-0 Liverpool Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can City maintain their unbeaten home record against Fernando Torres and co? Find out now... |
| Berbatov Desperate to Leave Spurs, Claims Agent Soccer: Tottenham striker's agent suggests time is running out for a move to a bigger club |
Santa Cruz Denies City the Perfect 10 With Late Equaliser Soccer: Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz made it seven goals in his last four matches to end City's impressive run of home... |
| Lampard Out for 'a Few Weeks' After Scans Confirm Torn Thigh Muscle Soccer: Chelsea's injury woes continue to mount after scans confirmed that Frank Lampard has torn a thigh muscle in his... |
Chelsea and Aston Villa Appeal Dismissals of Cole and Knight Soccer: The Football Association will reconsider the red cards shown to Ashley Cole and Zat Knight during during... |
| How To Avoid Soccer Injuries Although the game of soccer can be very physical, there are two important ways in which an injury on the soccer pitch can... |
National Centre Given the Green Light By Fa Board Soccer: FA settles on Burton as 'preferred' site for construction of a National Football Center |
| FA Rejects Zokora's Red Card Appeal Soccer: Didier Zokora faces a three-match ban after the FA refused to revoke the red card he received against Manchester... |
Collins Stuns Hibernian With Shock Resignation Soccer: Hibernian manager John Collins has resigned, claiming he had achieved all he could with the club without further... |
| Triesman Given Fa Nod for New Role Soccer: Government minister Lord Triesman has won the contest to become the FA's first independent chairman |
Gardiner Primed for New Fa Role Soccer: Former Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardiner is thought to be in pole position to be the FA's new independent... |
| Man Utd Player Bailed After Questioning By Rape Case Police Soccer: Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has been released on bail by police who questioned him after an alleged rape... |
Tottenham Keen to Take Frustrated Diarra Soccer: Spurs will line up January bids for Ajax defender Urby Emanuelson and Lassana Diarra after the midfielder stated... |
| Coton Quits Old Trafford Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson's problems behind the scenes at Manchester United continued last night when his goalkeeping coach... |
Birmingham Terminate Yeung Talks Soccer: Club pulls the plug on potential takeover deal with Hong Kong businessman |
| Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Stuttering Arsenal have Fabregas back, but will it be enough to see off Chelsea - follow... |
Tevez Sinks Liverpool Soccer: Carlos Tevez's strike secured Manchester United a scrappy 1-0 victory over a flat Liverpool side at Anfield |
| Liverpool 0-1 Man Utd Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Alex Ferguson stands between Liverpool and the win they need to keep their season alive -... |
Liverpool v Man Utd - Live! Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Alex Ferguson stands between Liverpool and the win they need to keep their season alive -... |
| Benítez Believes Torres Can End the Drought Soccer: No Liverpool player has scored a league goal against United since Rafa Benitez's arrival, writes Andy Hunter |
Cech Hails Blues Spirit in Overcoming Injury and Loss of Manager Soccer: Saturday Interview: The Chelsea goalkeeper says that Avram Grant has the respect of the dressing room, writes... |
| Capello Takes the Reins As Fa Gets Its Man Soccer: Fabio Capello is the new England manager after the Italian unsurprisingly agreed a four-and-a-half-year contract... |
Benvenuto Fabio! Capello Confirmed As England Boss Soccer: The FA has officially confirmed Fabio Capello's appointment as the new England manager. |
| Ferguson Cops Two-match Ban Ahead of Anfield Visit Soccer: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been banned for two matches for insulting a referee. |
Anfield No Place for 'lambs' Says Ferguson Soccer: Sir Alex Ferguson says his team will have to overcome a hostile atmosphere when they meet Liverpool on Sunday. |
| Queiroz Fears Reds Menace Intensified By 'eagle' Torres Soccer: Carlos Queiroz has described Fernando Torres impact at Liverpool as 'very impressive' |
Learn to Speak English If You Want Success, Warns Benítez Soccer: Rafael Benítez believes Fabio Capello's first task should be to improve his grasp of English after admitting... |
| How Mourinho Withdrawal Jolted Fa Into Swift and Decisive Action Soccer: Brian Barwick can reflect on a job well done after agreeing Capello deal within three days |
Benítez Upbeat on Repairing Relations With Club Owners Soccer: Rafael Benítez will meet Liverpool's American owners to discuss his managerial role this weekend |
| In at the Deep End: the Making of the Man Who Will Be the New England Manager Soccer: FA board approves £6m contract for Fabio Capello· Mother tells how tough upbringing shaped Italian |
Board Disquiet Stalls Capello's Coronation Soccer: Despite concerns over the all-Italian make-up of Fabio Capello's back-room staff, the FA has approved his... |
| FA Approves Capello As New England Manager Soccer: The FA board has approved the appointment of Fabio Capello as England manager subject to the successful conclusion... |
Gudmundsson's Cash Injection to Help Hammers' Bid for a New Stadium Soccer: The £30.5m West Ham received from Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson today will 'bolster the club's final base' |