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Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad
Goal.comFox News - May 11, 2012
Brazil coach Mano Menezes has omitted Ronaldinho for exhibition matches ahead of the London Olympics, limiting the player's chance of making it to the Games. Neymar, Alexandre Pato, Oscar and Paulo Henrique Ganso were among the 23 players summoned for ...
David Beckham
David Beckham has raised MLS to a new level
Los Angeles TimesCanada.com - May 12, 2012
The California squad is the reigning Major League Soccer champion, but what makes this game an event is the presence of David Beckham, an international superstar whose celebrity stretches far beyond the soccer pitch. The Impact expects an overflow ...
Michael Owen
Obama's fundraising visit to Studio City thrills fans, onlookers
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - May 11, 2012
(Michael Owen Baker/Staff Photographer) STUDIO CITY - Fears of massive Obamajam traffic tie-ups were overshadowed Thursday as hundreds of fans and onlookers lined the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of President Barack Obama as he attended a ...
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney's racehorse finishes last
Daily MailFox News - May 9, 2012
CHESTER, England (AP) – Wayne Rooney's successes on the football pitch are yet to transfer to the race course. The Manchester United striker endured a miserable debut as a racehorse owner when his colt finished last in its first race on Wednesday.
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard a credit to Liverpool says Kenny Dalglish
The GuardianThe Independent - May 11, 2012
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has spoken of his admiration for Steven Gerrard as a captain and the pride the midfielder would have in leading England again. He would not, however, enter the debate as to whether national team boss Roy Hodgson - his ...
Lillian Thuram
Searing pain was like an electric shock, recalls Louis Saha
The NationalThe National - May 11, 2012
He recalls that teammate Lillian Thuram "yelled angrily" after an awkward tackle on Luis Figo. "But my ears had disconnected," he says. "All I could see was a hazy silhouette and a wildly contorted mouth. The message did not get through.
Patrick Vieira
The brilliance of Javi Martinez
ESPN - May 9, 2012
Martinez, who always modeled himself on Patrick Vieira, has done such an immense job of copying his French hero that a year ago he was already in a small category of players who have the technical skills to fit in any league in Europe.
Thierry Henry
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Daily MailEvening Standard - May 11, 2012
Thierry Henry has scored a victory over his neighbours after being given the go-ahead to demolish his Hampstead property and replace it with a larger home to accommodate a 40ft-high fish tank. Camden council granted the former Arsenal striker ...
Zinedine Zidane
Euro 2012: France's hopes rest with Karim Benzema
Sportsnet.caSportingNews.com - May 13, 2012
It has not won a tournament match since playmaker Zinedine Zidane retired after the 2006 World Cup, and Zidane's emergence followed another lean spell after the end of Michel Platini's glorious era. Without Zidane, France failed to win a game at Euro ...
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Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko: Don't count Ukraine out
Kyiv Post - May 2, 2012
Andriy Shevchenko is not sure if he will make a final appearance for co-hosts Ukraine at Euro 2012, but feels certain that, even without his inspiration, a young Ukrainian team can spring a surprise. The former AC Milan and Chelsea striker, ...
Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack to Toronto FC?
Waking The Red (blog) - May 10, 2012
Several outlets, of varying reliability, are suggesting that Michael Ballack may just be interested in joining Torsten Frings when his contract with with Bayer Leverkusen comes to an end. One report suggests that the former German international and ...
Hernan Crespo
Alessandro Nesta – A Tribute To AC Milan Legend (THT Heroes)
The Hard TackleThe Hard Tackle - May 11, 2012
... silverware with Lazio and in his nine years at the club, played alongside the who's who of Italian and European football such as Roberto Mancini, Pavel Nedved, Juan Sebastian Veron, Dejan Stankovic, Marco Di Vaio, Christian Vieri and Hernan Crespo.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi wins European Golden Shoe award
Goal.com AmericaGoal.com America - May 14, 2012
By Alex Mott Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe award as the continent's top scorer. The Argentine superstar scored an incredible 50 league goals over the campaign, and finished the season four goals clear of nearest rival Cristiano Ronaldo ...
Fabio Cannavaro
Forza Juve! The dark days are now history
FirstpostFirstpost - May 13, 2012
He'd just one the World Cup with Italy, barely two months after he'd won the Serie A title with Juventus, alongside international teammates Fabio Cannavaro, Mauro Camoranesi, Gianluca Zambrotta and Gianluigi Buffon, Romano Prodi, who was Prime Minister ...
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo sets another goal record as Real Madrid reaches 100 points ...
Goal.com AmericaGoal.com America - May 13, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring after just 19 minutes with a header before Karim Benzema and Mesut Ozil added to Los Blancos' tally, with the Germany international picking up a double. The victory sees Madrid break Barcelona's 2009-10 record, ...
Ronaldo
Ronaldo Leads Brazil Delegation To FIFA
Sportsnet.caAustralian FourFourTwo - May 10, 2012
By Omnisport Editorial Brazilian football legend Ronaldo led a team of officials to Zurich to meet FIFA as the preparations for the 2014 World Cup continue. Ronaldo - who scored 62 goals in 98 appearances for his country - is part of the local ...
Gianluca Zambrotta
AC Milan vs Novara Preview
Goal.com - May 12, 2012
Allegri will be forced to reshuffle his back line, with Gianluca Zambrotta replacing the suspended Ignazio Abate while Djamel Mesbah will come in for the injured Daniele Bonera. Marco Amelia will deputise for Christian Abbiati between the posts while ...
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Van Nistelrooy announces retirement
Goal.com AmericaFox News - May 14, 2012
MANCHESTER, England – Malaga striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35. The former Holland international has suffered a difficult year since arriving in the south of Spain from Hamburg last summer, ...
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos, Brazil's Pop-Rock King, Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Miami ...
Miami New Times (blog)Miami New Times (blog) - May 14, 2012
But a year before Brian Wilson, his brothers, and a cousin embarked on their Surfin' Safari, Roberto Carlos was already redefining South American music. Though Brazil's pop rock movement kicked off in the 1950s, Carlos is considered one the pioneers of ...
Gabriel Batistuta
Flash in the pan or a major catalyst for Qatari football? What Raul's arrival ...
Goal.com IndiaGoal.com India - Apr 21, 2012
Gabriel Batistuta, Pep Guardiola and Fernando Hierro were some of the names to head to Qatar in the last decade but will the country become even more attractive to big players? By Ben Somerford | Asian Football Editor Spanish legend Raul announced this ...
Pele
From Pele to Neymar: Santos turns 100 and is still a force in Brazilian soccer
Goal.comWashington Post - Apr 14, 2012
SAO PAULO — Santos, the Brazilian club that ruled soccer with Pele in the 1960s, is celebrating its centennial anniversary and still a force in Latin American soccer. Santos will turn 100 on Saturday with a rich history, including many major titles ...
Ivan Zamorano
Roy Hodgson: What Tactical Nous Would He Bring to the England Job?
Bleacher ReportBleacher Report - May 3, 2012
He played with an Inter Milan side that had several star players, like Ivan Zamorano and Paul Ince, and reached a World Cup second round with Switzerland. Throughout his career with Switzerland, Hodgson used a back five, as was the custom at the time.
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer slams Blackburn owners Venky's
Daily MailDaily Mail - May 9, 2012
By Sportsmail Reporter Former Blackburn hero Alan Shearer has expressed sympathy for manager Steve Kean while blaming owners Venky's for the club's malaise. Shearer feels Kean has been left too open to criticism during a season in which Rovers slumped ...
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer casts doubts on Bayern Munich midfield ahead of Chelsea ...
ESPNIrish Independent - May 14, 2012
BAYERN Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has offered Chelsea hope ahead of Saturday's Champions League final by declaring the German club's midfield unpredictable and Bastian Schweinsteiger not fully fit. Bayern go into the final at their Allianz Arena ...
Roy Keane
Keane: United don't need mass clearout
ESPNESPN - May 13, 2012
By ESPN staff Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane does not believe Sir Alex Ferguson needs to overhaul his squad this summer and insists that the club's young players "will have benefited from this season" even if they don't win the Premier ...
Hugo Sanchez
Grave mistake Hugo Sanchez faking his death
Herald Sun - Apr 22, 2012
BRITISH IT worker Hugo Sanchez has risen from the grave, admitting he faked his own death before starting a new life in Australia. The father-of-four - who had little choice but to confess after his fingerprints were found on his own death certificate ...
George Best
The future of Manchester United's Number 7 shirt
Here Is The CityHere Is The City - May 16, 2012
George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo - All Manchester United heroes. Apart from their God blessed talent, they had another privelege in common, to be handed the club's number seven shirt. In fact it is their legendary ...
Kenny Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish backs Andy Carroll to make England squad for ...
Telegraph.co.ukTelegraph.co.uk - May 11, 2012
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes striker Andy Carroll is doing all he can to make a late run into England's European Championships squad. By Telegraph Sport The Scot is confident the 23 year-old will start next season better than he began the ...
Mia Hamm
Counting down the best of the past 40 years
Rochester Democrat and ChronicleESPN - May 9, 2012
She has scored 134 goals for Team USA, second all-time on the international stage, behind Mia Hamm's 158. But what really has set Wambach apart over the years is how she elevates her game at crunch time. "I've never seen her intimidated by anyone," ...
Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo still as good as ever
TandemSI.com - May 3, 2012
By Adam Digby, Special to SI.com Andrea Pirlo's skills were thought to be diminishing but this season he's proved all his detractors wrong. It felt like forever, but finally it came. As it fell from the sky like a gift from God, Roberto Baggio ...
Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta expecting tough test from 'dangerous' Chelsea as Barcelona ...
Daily MailDaily Mail - Apr 16, 2012
By Sportsmail Reporter Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is anticipating another tough night against Chelsea this week but is hoping for a similar outcome to their last visit to Stamford Bridge. Iniesta left Chelsea heartbroken back in 2009 when his ...
Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben reveals Juventus offer
ESPN STAR Sportsbettor.com (blog) - May 12, 2012
Bayern Munich winger, Arjen Robben, has admitted that he was approached by the Juventus officials last month. The player told that the Serie A side wanted to recruit him for the next season but it was against his desire to leave the German giants.
Ashley Cole
Cole v 2.0: Chelsea enter chase for in-demand Blackburn defender
Mirror.co.ukMirror.co.uk - May 12, 2012
Martin Olsson is being lined up as the £7million long-term successor to Ashley Cole at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have jumped to the head of the queue for the Blackburn defender, who will quit Ewood Park this summer. Stoke City, Newcastle and Galatasaray ...
Carles Puyol
Puyol will not make Euros, doctors say after surgery
Sportsnet.caChicago Tribune - May 12, 2012
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona and Spain defender Carles Puyol will be out of action for around six weeks and miss Euro 2012 after having successful surgery on his injured right knee, doctors confirmed on Saturday. Described by Spain coach Vicente del ...
Carlos Tevez
Kia favours Tevez stay at City
ESPNESPN - May 11, 2012
By ESPN staff Kia Joorabchian has suggested Carlos Tevez is likely to stay at Manchester City next season. After a spell in the wilderness following a serious falling out with club officials, Tevez has returned to City and played a key part in their ...
Cesc Fabregas
Koscielny: We doubted everything
ESPNESPN - May 11, 2012
Koscielny saw Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri exit the club last summer, and things appeared grim for the club following an 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Manchester United in August. Arsenal continued their slide into September, at one stage slipping to ...
Dani Alves
I like Barcelona's Dani Alves, we have a similar style of play, says Ajax's ...
Goal.comGoal.com - May 12, 2012
By Gareth McKnight Ajax full-back Gregory van der Wiel has compared his style of play to that of Barcelona's Dani Alves, and admitted that he is eager to transfer to a bigger club this summer. The defender has been linked with a move to Valencia and ...
Daniele de Rossi
Euro 2012: Prandelli's imprint marks turning point
Fox News - May 12, 2012
The code of ethics prevents anyone in trouble with their club teams from playing for the national side, with the likes of Daniele De Rossi, Balotelli and Argentine-born forward Pablo Osvaldo each having missed matches for violating the code.
David Silva
Georgina Turner: Man City's quest, race for Golden Boot top EPL Survival ...
NEWS.com.auSI.com - May 11, 2012
David Silva and Manchester City could capture the Premier League crown with a home win over Queens Park Rangers. The final 10 matches of the Premier League season all kick off at 10 am ET on Sunday. You'll be able to follow what's going on from 9:45 am ...
David Villa
Euro 2012: Spain bids to defend European title
AFPFox News - May 12, 2012
MADRID (AP) – With David Villa's health a question mark and Fernando Torres' form also in doubt, Spain's attack may need a Plan B in its quest to win a third straight major international title at this year's European Championship.
Didier Drogba
Drogba talks are ongoing, says Chelsea chief executive
Daily MailChicago Tribune - May 11, 2012
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Chelsea will discuss a contract extension with Ivorian striker Didier Drogba after next week's Champions League final, the Premier League club's chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters at the Spanish ...
Diego Forlan
Atletico need to reach Champions League to keep Falcao
Goal.comChicago Tribune - May 11, 2012
Atletico used some of the money raised from selling Argentine Sergio Aguero and Uruguayan Diego Forlan, who helped Atletico win the inaugural Europa League in 2010, and the 26-year-old has been their leading marksman with 23 goals in La Liga this ...
Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres scores hat trick
Telegraph.co.ukESPN - Apr 29, 2012
LONDON -- Fernando Torres got his first hat trick in more than 2½ years on Sunday to lead Chelsea to a 6-1 English Premier League win over Queens Park Rangers. Tottenham returned to fourth place with a 2-0 win over Blackburn but Torres' first hat trick ...
Franck Ribery
Giroud swayed by Bayern Munich interest
FOXSports.comFOXSports.com - May 9, 2012
Bayern Munich target Olivier Giroud has already spoken to his France team-mate Franck Ribery about life with the Bavarian club. Want your rumors distilled? Check out the top 10 rumors in the soccer world with Rumor Redux. The Montpellier striker is ...
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard: Redemption Beckons for Chelsea and England Star Fans Love to Hate
Bleacher ReportBleacher Report - May 10, 2012
"Fat Frank" Lampard was their player, their bright young thing, and the Hammers wanted to keep him forever. But, sadly, the ambition in east London was some way short of what Lampard was promised just off the King's Road. England fans hate Lampard for ...
Gerard Pique
Pique: No rift with Pep
ESPNESPN - Apr 23, 2012
By ESPNsoccernet staff Gerard Pique insists there are no problems with Pep Guardiola and that he will accept his decision if left out of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with Chelsea. Pique has been a key part of the Barcelona side ...
Gianluigi Buffon
Buffon: Champions League is Juventus' next objective
Goal.com AmericaGoal.com America - May 11, 2012
By Stefan Coerts Gianluigi Buffon believes Juventus must now start focusing on becoming a Champions League contender after securing the Serie A title in 2011-12. The Bianconeri have not won European club football's elite competition since 1996, ...
Giorgio Chiellini
Euro 2012: Prandelli's imprint marks turning point
Irish TimesWashington Examiner - May 12, 2012
11, 2011 file photo shows Italy's Mario Balotelli, Andrea Ranocchia, Giorgio Chiellini, Ignazio Abate, Domenico Criscito, Gianluigi Buffon, second row from left, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio, Giampaolo Pazzini and Daniele de ...
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Gonzalo Higuain
Mourinho: Higuain is Real Madrid's unless someone wants to pay £120m
Goal.comGoal.com - May 12, 2012
By Luke Matthews Jose Mourinho has declared that Real Madrid will not be selling Gonzalo Higuain unless his €150 million (£120m) buy-out clause is reached. Paris Saint-Germain have been heavily linked with a move for the Argentina international, ...
Iker Casillas
Casillas: Spain can win title without Puyol
New Straits TimesNew Straits Times - May 10, 2012
MADRID: Talismanic Barcelona defender Carles Puyol's likely absence from the Spanish national team due to injury is a big setback but the squad can still win Euro 2012, Spain captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas said on Wednesday.
Javier Mascherano
Snap out of it: Cabbie gets wrong guy
Irish TimesIrish Times - May 14, 2012
And Javier Mascherano. You'd really want a photo to commemorate the occasion, right? This taxi driver certainly did. Except he handed Lionel Messi his phone to take a pic of himself and Mascherano. SNUB : IT was last August, during the London riots, ...
John Terry
John Terry on England Euro roster despite racism trial
Telegraph.co.ukSI.com - May 16, 2012
John Terry was included on England's Euro 2012 roster despite facing trial for racism immediately after the tournament. WEMBLEY, England (AP) -- Former captain John Terry was included in England's European Championship roster on Wednesday despite ...
Kaka
Mourinho raises prospect of Kaka leaving Real
Al-ArabiyaSI.com - May 12, 2012
MADRID (Reuters) -- Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has raised the prospect of Brazil playmaker Kaka leaving the Spanish champions this summer. The 2007 World Player of the Year joined Real from AC Milan for a fee of around 65 million euros three years ...
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema hits two against Sevilla as Real Madrid close on title
Hindustan TimesThe Guardian - Apr 29, 2012
Karim Benzema scored two second-half goals as the Spanish leaders Real Madrid closed in on their first league title in four years by strolling to a 3-0 victory over Sevilla. The France striker struck twice in quick succession early in the second half ...
Landon Donovan
GALAXY NOTEBOOK: Winning now is team's most pressing issue
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Daily News - May 12, 2012
Not only is the club struggling to score and to win, but it won't be long before some major-league holes will dent the roster when Landon Donovan, David Beckham and Robbie Keane take off for international duties. "You want to get as many points as you ...
Luis Fabiano
Luis Fabiano – Neymar is already 'much better' than Cristiano Ronaldo
Zee NewsSambafoot.com - May 2, 2012
By Luke Vooght 2012-05-02 08:53:00 São Paulo forward Luis Fabiano believes that Santos forward Neymar is already a 'much better' player than Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Fabiano claims that Neymar must ply his trade in Europe in order to ...
Maicon
Maicon Scores Stunning Long-Range Goal to Win Milan Derby for Inter Milan
New York TimesBleacher Report - May 6, 2012
With Inter Milan up 3-2 in the 86th minute and the game still very much in the balance, Maicon took advantage of the space afforded to him by Milan's defense and unleashed a magnificent scorcher from distance. Marco Amelia was left helpless, ...
Marek Hamsik
Hamsik: Napoli can still qualify
FOXSports.comFOXSports.com - May 12, 2012
Napoli playmaker Marek Hamsik has not given up hope that his side can qualify for next season's Champions League ahead of tomorrow's game against Siena. The Naples outfit trail third-place Udinese by three points going into the final game of the ...
Michael Essien
No Essien, Gyan or Ayew for Ghana WC qua
BBC SportFOXSports.com - May 16, 2012
Ghana will be without Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, striker Asamoah Gyan and injured winger Andre Ayew for World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and African champion Zambia next month. Essien, who missed this year's African Cup with injury, ...
Miroslav Klose
Oezil, Khedira delayed for Germany train
The Daily JeffersonianFOXSports.com - May 10, 2012
Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski were both born in Poland but raised in Germany. Both chose long ago to play for their adopted nation and have done that with extraordinary success. With a combined 209 matches and 106 goals for Germany, the pair will ...
Nemanja Vidic
Agent dismisses Vidic speculation
ESPNESPN - May 3, 2012
By ESPN staff Nemanja Vidic's agent has dismissed rumours that the Manchester United defender is on his way to Juventus. Vidic has been sidelined since damaging his cruciate ligaments in December but remains on course to be fit for the start of next ...
Nicolas Anelka
Anelka hopes to lure Drogba
ESPNESPN - Apr 16, 2012
By ESPNsoccernet staff Nicolas Anelka hopes to attract former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba to Chinese football after being appointed to Shanghai Shenhua's coaching staff. Previous coach Jean Tigana appears to have left the club, reportedly sacked, ...
Patrice Evra
Evra hoping for one last twist
ESPNESPN - May 12, 2012
Manchester United skipper Patrice Evra believes the key to the Premier League title will be for the Red Devils to hit the front quickly at Sunderland. United head to the Stadium of Light in the uncomfortable position of knowing that even if they win, ...
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Philipp Lahm
Philipp Lahm's revolt roused Bayern Munich into Champions League final
The GuardianThe Guardian - May 12, 2012
A grey single-breasted jacket, a black cardigan and a neat white shirt: Philipp Lahm made a point of dressing up for the mother of all dressing-downs in November 2009. The Bayern Munich captain had been ordered to meet the board of directors after ...
Robin van Persie
Keeping Robin Van Persie: A Fan's Reaction
Daily MailYahoo! Sports - May 11, 2012
Will Robin van Persie be swayed to stay with the Gunners by that intent? That's the question on every Arsenal fan's mind, and fans of other clubs in the Premier League that would love to see Van Persie go. There is speculation that Manchester City, ...
Samuel Eto O
Samuel Eto'o celebrates goal by borrowing a Russian policeman's hat
Yahoo! Sports (blog) - Apr 30, 2012
By Brooks Peck By Brooks Peck | Dirty Tackle – Sun, Apr 29, 2012 8:22 PM EDT Despite rumors that's he's unhappy in Russia (even with his record-setting wages) and looking for a move back to a more traditional European power, Samuel Eto'o has ended his ...
Sergio Aguero
Barton requests personal hearing
Daily MailESPN - May 16, 2012
By ESPN staff Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has accepted a Football Association charge of violent conduct for an incident involving Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, but has denied a second charged relating to Vincent Kompany.
Wesley Sneijder
Man Utd to get Wesley Sneijder
Daily MailEmirates 24/7 - May 12, 2012
Inter Milan's midfielder Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands, kicks a freekick and scores a foal during his game against AC Milan at Italian Super Cup held at China's National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest", in Beijing, China.
Xavi
Xavi: Fans will help us bounce back
ESPNESPN - Apr 23, 2012
By ESPNsoccernet staff Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes the Camp Nou atmosphere will play a key role in inspiring the Catalans to come from behind to beat Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Barca went down 1-0 in last ...
Yaya Toure
Yoann Gourcuff
France: Lyon rips Evian, widens lead
CBC.caSI.com - May 11, 2012
But Lyon centerback Bakary Kone equalized with a header in the 23rd from a corner by Yoann Gourcuff. Evian goalkeeper Stephan Andersen palmed a cross from Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis into the path of an unmarked Jimmy Briand, who volleyed home in the ...