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Ronaldinho
AC Milan Cannot Play With Four Attackers
ESPNBleacher Report - Sep 6, 2010
Pato and Ronaldinho will be able to cotinue to work their magic together, but not at the same time with Robinho. It is certainly a great time for AC Milan ...
David Beckham
Barbara Walters returns to The View with warm welcomes from David Beckham and ...
msnbc.comHollywoodnews.com - Sep 7, 2010
HollywoodNews.com: David Beckham joined a host of stars who sent video messages to Barbara Walters as she returned to work today following open-heart ...
Michael Owen
Forgotten Owen targets England recall
Goal.comESPN - Sep 8, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Manchester United striker Michael Owen still harbours hopes of once again pulling on an England shirt, despite being overlooked by ...
Wayne Rooney
Individual match highlights: Wayne Rooney for England in Switzerland
The GuardianGoal.com - Sep 8, 2010
By 101 Great Goals A masterclass it wasn't, but credit must go to Wayne Rooney for his England shift against Switzerland on Tuesday night. ...
Steven Gerrard
Gerrard: England tore Switzerland apart
Globe and MailESPN - Sep 7, 2010
England captain Steven Gerrard was in bullish mood after seeing his side "tear apart" Switzerland in Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier in Basel. ...
Lillian Thuram
Arsenal target Sebastien Squillaci profile: Top 10 things you need to know ...
MirrorFootball.co.uk (blog)MirrorFootball.co.uk (blog) - Aug 19, 2010
His talents far outweigh his recognition, though, thanks in no small part to Lillian Thuram deciding to come out of retirement again, and again, ...
Patrick Vieira
Vieira rejects City jibes
Peace FM OnlineSkySports - Sep 8, 2010
Patrick Vieira has shrugged off criticism that Manchester City's squad is overloaded with surplus star players. After adding more high-profile names to ...
Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry scores first MLS goal in Red Bulls 2-0 victory over San Jose ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comNew York Daily News - Aug 29, 2010
celebrates with New York Red Bulls teammates (clockwise from left) Thierry Henry, Roy Miller and Tony Tchani during a 2-0 win over San Jose. ...
Zinedine Zidane
Zidane: Mourinho can lead Real to glory
Sport.co.uk (blog)ESPN - Sep 6, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane believes that the club's new boss Jose Mourinho has all the qualities needed to help los Blancos ...
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Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko Praises Napoli Progress
Inside Futbol - Sep 5, 2010
Former Serie A legend Andriy Shevchenko has praised the progress Napoli have made in recent years, declaring the southern Italian club as the best of the ...
Michael Ballack
Ballack holds on to Germany captaincy
CBC.caESPN - Sep 1, 2010
By Soccernet staff Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack is to remain captain of Germany once he returns from his injury lay-off, coach Joachim Low ...
Hernan Crespo
Hernan Crespo Eager To Score Goals Again For Parma
Goal.com America - Sep 5, 2010
After finding the net twice during Parma's friendly encounter in Colorno this afternoon, Argentine hitman Hernan Crespo spoke of his ...
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi delighted with Argentina win over Spain
The Hindubettor.com (blog) - Sep 8, 2010
Argentina attacker Lionel Messi today spoke of his delight after his country defeated world champions Spain 4-1 in a friendly match in Buenos Aires. ...
Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro inspires Dubai club Al Ahli to 4-1 victory, its first of the ...
Jakarta GlobeThe Canadian Press - Sep 1, 2010
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro finally has something to smile about in Dubai. The 36-year-old defender, who signed with ...
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Skirts Spain Slump With Ticket Sales to Americans
Bloomberg - Sep 7, 2010
Real Madrid is getting around Spain's sluggish economy by selling more tickets to watch Cristiano Ronaldo to ...
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Gianluca Zambrotta
Zambrotta excited for AC Milan fans after Ibrahimovic, Robinho arrivals
Telegraph.co.ukTribalfootball.com - Sep 5, 2010
Gianluca Zambrotta is excited about what lies ahead of AC Milan after their Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho transfer coup. Both stars arrived in the final ...
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy gets Netherlands call-up to replace injured Robin van Persie
Times LIVEThe Canadian Press - Aug 30, 2010
AMSTERDAM — Veteran striker Ruud van Nistelrooy returned to the Netherlands squad for the first time in two years Monday as coach Bert van Marwijk called ...
Roberto Carlos
Physicists solve the mystery behind a 1997 soccer miracle
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times - Sep 3, 2010
The French researchers looked at a famous free kick goal made by Brazilian player Roberto Carlos against the French team in the 1997 Tournoi de France. ...
Gabriel Batistuta
Great international hat tricks
SI.com - Sep 6, 2010
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain bagged one this summer with the same cool exterior as his predecessor Gabriel Batistuta, but an international hat trick of ...
Pele
The Final Score: Our envy and apathy for world hoops
GMANews.TV - Sep 8, 2010
Perhaps they all wanted to be Maradona or Pele, but when you're Scola or Varejao, football becomes the elusive and basketball turns into the inevitable. ...
Ivan Zamorano
NASA May Enlist Astronauts, Celebrities to Entertain Trapped Chile Miners
Bloomberg - Aug 31, 2010
... of support from Chilean soccer star Ivan Zamorano and the national coach Marcelo Bielsa and have spoken on the phone with President Sebastian Pinera. ...
Alan Shearer
Campbell praise for Hughton
Goal.comSkySports - Sep 8, 2010
... off the field when they were relegated from the Premier League on the last day of the 2008/09 season under the management of Toon legend Alan Shearer. ...
Franz Beckenbauer
'Kaiser' cuts back on Bayern commitments
SuperSport.com - Sep 7, 2010
German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has said he will be scaling back his involvement as honourary president at Bayern Munich to spend more time with ...
Roy Keane
Sticky times ahead for Rooney
Telegraph.co.ukIrish Independent - Sep 9, 2010
... call that Roy Keane had assaulted a woman in a Manchester city-centre bar during a drinking session that followed one of United's championship triumphs. ...
Hugo Sanchez
Mourinho plans controversial Real Madrid signing
FansFC.com - Sep 8, 2010
But Forlan wouldn't be the first to play for both clubs: Luis Aragones, Jose Antonio Reyes, Hugo Sanchez and Bernd Schuster have done likewise in the past.
George Best
Questions over airport runway
BBC News - Sep 9, 2010
The Northern Ireland Assembly's environment committee is to question government officials later about plans for George Best Belfast City Airport. ...
Kenny Dalglish
Royal ascent! Scotland skipper Darren Fletcher tipped to reach Kenny ...
Goal.comDaily Mail - Sep 5, 2010
Darren Fletcher was last night backed to emulate Kenny Dalglish and land a century or more of Scotland caps. The international skipper will ...
Mia Hamm
Local Sports Briefs
American Chronicle - Sep 7, 2010
Portland soccer club President Eric Ufer announced that his group, the Oregon Youth Soccer Association, will bring in soccer legend Mia Hamm on Sept. ...
Andrea Pirlo
Italy beats Faeroe Islands 5-0
Telegraph.co.ukThe Associated Press - Sep 7, 2010
To the crowd's delight, Fiorentina's Alberto Gilardino opened the scoring in the 11th minute, meeting a corner from Andrea Pirlo with a header by the far ...
Andres Iniesta
Iniesta has seen W.Cup goal 'a thousand times'
Peace FM OnlineAFP - Sep 7, 2010
MADRID — Barcelona star midfielder Andres Iniesta says he has watched his World Cup-winning goal "a thousand times" on television, but it never feels as ...
Arjen Robben
Dutch FA owe nothing to Bayern Munich for Arjen Robben injury
Goal.comGoal.com - Sep 8, 2010
... president Sepp Blatter has made clear his position on the ongoing drama between Bayern Munich and the Dutch FA (KNVB) over Arjen Robben's thigh injury. ...
Ashley Cole
MARTIN SAMUEL: No one likes Ashley Cole, but you have to admit: He's good
Telegraph.co.ukDaily Mail - Sep 6, 2010
And in this aspect it seems that Cheryl's attitude to Ashley Cole mirrors that of so many football supporters. They don't like him; but he doesn't half come ...
Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol Out For Three Weeks With Muscle Injury
Times LIVEPeace FM Online - Sep 1, 2010
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol faces up to three weeks on the sidelines after suffering a rupture of the thigh muscle in his left leg. ...
Carlos Tevez
Emmanuel Adebayor feels Manchester City could overtake Arsenal
ESPN - Sep 7, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Adebayor left Arsenal for City in 2009 in a summer of spending that also brought the likes of Carlos Tevez and Gareth Barry to the ...
Cesc Fabregas
Vermaelen: Fabregas Is A Gunner Through And through
SkySportsPeace FM Online - Sep 8, 2010
Thomas Vermaelen last night insisted Cesc Fabregas has already proved he is still "100 per cent" committed to Arsenal. Arsenal captain Fabregas admitted he ...
Dani Alves
Man City assure Barcelona fullback Dani Alves interest remains
Football.co.ukTribalfootball.com - Sep 8, 2010
The Brazil international knows City attempted to sign him in the summer as he waited to open new contract talks with Barca. ...
Daniele de Rossi
Antonio Cassano Made The Difference For Us – Daniele De Rossi
RediffGoal.com India - Sep 5, 2010
Following last night's win over Estonia in the Group C Euro 2012 qualifier, Italy ace Daniele De Rossi hailed man of the match Antonio ...
David Silva
Atletico Madrid monitor David Silva's Manchester City struggles
Goal.comGoal.com - Sep 8, 2010
Atletico Madrid are set to offer unsettled Manchester City star David Silva an escape route back to Spain, according to Cadena Ser. ...
David Villa
FC Barcelona: Camp Nou Awaits the Messi, Xavi and Villa Show Against Hercules
Goal.com IndiaBleacher Report - Sep 8, 2010
It will be David Villa's first home match in La Liga with the blaugrana jersey and he is expected to delight the fans with a top-notch performance and goals ...
Didier Drogba
Drogba expresses support
SkySportsSkySports - Sep 6, 2010
By Giscard Gourizro Last updated: 6th September 2010 Didier Drogba has expressed his support to the Ivory Coast after travelling to his homeland. ...
Diego Forlan
Ignacio Camacho: Diego Forlan winning Ballon d'Or would bring pride to ...
Peace FM OnlineGoal.com - Sep 7, 2010
Atletico Madrid midfielder Ignacio Camacho believes it would represent a moment of pride for all concerned with the club if Diego Forlan ...
Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres promises Liverpool fans he is ready to shine again
Goal.comGoal.com - Sep 6, 2010
Fernando Torres has assured Liverpool fans that he is now almost at full fitness and that they will soon the best of him again. ...
Franck Ribery
Bundesliga Look-Ahead: Ribery Owes Bayern Munich
New York Times (blog)New York Times (blog) - Aug 18, 2010
A day after he was barred from the France team for three games, Franck Ribery was challenged by the president of Bayern Munich to repay the club's loyalty. ...
Frank Lampard
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti: Frank Lampard & John Terry could be fit in time ...
Telegraph.co.ukGoal.com - Sep 7, 2010
The defender is currently out with a shamstring injury while the midfielder had to go under the knife to correct a hernia problem, ...
Gerard Pique
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique: Sir Alex Ferguson was like a second father to ...
Peace FM OnlineGoal.com - Sep 5, 2010
The Spanish international spent three years in the Premier League before Barca lured him back to the club in 2008, and the cultured ...
Gianluigi Buffon
Cagliari ready to offload Marchetti in January
Peace FM OnlineESPN - Sep 6, 2010
Arsenal were linked with a bid for the Italy international, who took over from the injured Gianluigi Buffon at the World Cup, but now Chelsea and Manchester ...
Giorgio Chiellini
Juventus Ready To Offer Giorgio Chiellini A Five Year Extension
Goal.com IndiaGoal.com India - Sep 6, 2010
Juventus have agreed to hand Giorgio Chiellini a five-year deal, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 26-year-old has been in ...
Gonzalo Higuain
Real Madrid to offer Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney escape route from ...
The Canadian PressGoal.com - Sep 8, 2010
Meanwhile, AS reports that Jose Mourinho is in the hunt for a new striker as he feels there is not sufficient competition in the squad for Gonzalo Higuain ...
Iker Casillas
Spanish squad wins top prize
euronewsStraits Times - Sep 7, 2010
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas (C) raising the World Cup trophy. The Spanish soccer team, World Cup Champions 2010, was honoured with the Prince of ...
Javier Mascherano
Reina: Javier Mascherano departure a 'big problem' for Liverpool
Telegraph.co.ukESPN - Sep 8, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has described the loss of midfielder Javier Mascherano to Barcelona this summer as a "big problem" ...
John Terry
John Terry & Frank Lampard close in on Chelsea return
Telegraph.co.ukBBC Sport - Sep 7, 2010
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and defender John Terry could return from injury for Saturday's game at West Ham. Lampard needed surgery on his groin and ...
Kaka
Inter To Get One Over On Milan By Signing Kaka From Real Madrid
Times LIVEGoal.com - Sep 8, 2010
Inter plan Kaka move to get Milan back in the transfer war after the Rossoneri signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic. By Salvatore Landolina That move caused further ...
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema happy with his 'most important' France goal
ESPNESPN - Sep 8, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Karim Benzema said his opening goal in France's 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday night was the most important he has scored ...
Landon Donovan
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Columbus Crew: In Remembrance of What is To Come
Los Angeles TimesBleacher Report - Sep 6, 2010
The possibility of David Beckham returning to the field for this match is something the team can't pass up, especially captain Landon Donovan. ...
Luis Fabiano
Sevilla signs Brazil striker Luis Fabiano to 2-year extension until 2013
SkySportsThe Canadian Press - Aug 31, 2010
SEVILLE, Spain — Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has agreed to a two-year contract extension that should keep the Brazil striker at the Spanish club through ...
Maicon
Inter Star Maicon Doubtful For Udinese Clash
Goal.com IndiaGoal.com India - Sep 8, 2010
Inter may not take any chances with Maicon in the match against Udinese on Saturday.. By Adam Scime Inter defender Maicon may once again be absent this ...
Marek Hamsik
Soccer-Slovakia 1 Macedonia 0
Sportinglife.comYahoo! Eurosport UK - Sep 3, 2010
... 15-Tomas Hubocan; 16-Kornel Salata (11-Juraj Kucka 76); 17-Marek Hamsik. Considering the quality Slovakia has... when compared to Macedonia. ...
Michael Essien
Michael Essien takes break from internationals
ESPNESPN - Aug 20, 2010
By Soccernet staff Michael Essien has chosen to temporarily withdraw his services for the Ghana national side in order to focus on club concerns with ...
Miroslav Klose
Germany Striker Miroslav Klose Full Of Praise For Lukas Podolski
Goal.com IndiaGoal.com India - Sep 8, 2010
Germany cruised to a comfortable 6-1 win against Azerbaijan on Tuesday evening and Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski were two of the ...
Nemanja Vidic
Birmingham City striker Nikola Zigic frustrated Serbia could not beat Slovenia ...
Goal.comGoal.com - Sep 8, 2010
Like his team-mate, Nemanja Vidic was disappointed with the draw, but emphasised that nothing has been decided yet. "It is true we came close to completely ...
Nicolas Anelka
France's Anelka confirms international retirement
ESPNESPN - Sep 6, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff France striker Nicolas Anelka has confirmed his retirement from the international game having being handed an 18-match ban by the ...
Patrice Evra
FFF committee to hear Evra appeal on Thursday
ESPNESPN - Sep 8, 2010
Patrice Evra's appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation on Thursday. ...
Philipp Lahm
Michael Ballack set to replace Philipp Lahm as Germany captain
CBC.caThe Guardian - Sep 1, 2010
Michael Ballack will resume his duties as Germany's captain when he returns to the national team after injury, replacing Philipp Lahm who led the side at ...
Robin van Persie
Arsenal announce Robin van Persie injury setback
CBC.caESPN - Sep 7, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Arsenal have confirmed that Robin van Persie is expected to be sidelined until the middle of October as a result of his ankle injury. ...
Samuel Eto O
Attempted Last Minute Raid For Samuel Eto'o
SGGPPeace FM Online - Sep 1, 2010
Florentino Perez showed Jose Mourinho who's boss at Real Madrid by blocking the coach's attempt to sign Samuel Eto'o from Inter. El Mundo Deportivo claims ...
Sergio Aguero
Argentina beats Spain 4-1 in friendly, handing visitors first loss since WCup
The HinduThe Canadian Press - Sep 7, 2010
Fernando Llorente scored in the 84th for Spain and Sergio Aguero made it 4-1 for Argentina seconds into injury time. It was the second victory for interim ...
Wesley Sneijder
Inter's Wesley Sneijder deserves the Ballon d'Or
Goal.comGoal.com - Sep 3, 2010
Inter striker Philippe Coutinho believes Wesley Sneijder deserves the FIFA Ballon d'Or following his stellar season with the club. ...
Xavi
Xavi Hernandez talks about Barcelona's possibilities
Reuters UKbettor.com (blog) - Sep 8, 2010
Xavi Hernandez has said that Barcelona will remain favourites for the La Liga title, despite improvements made by Real Madrid. Barcelona currently holds the ...
Yaya Toure
Vincent Kompany stunned by Barcelona's decision to sell Yaya Toure
Daily MailESPN - Sep 7, 2010
By ESPNsoccernet staff Vincent Kompany says he "cannot understand" Barcelona's decision to sell Yaya Toure to Manchester City this summer. ...
Yoann Gourcuff
French Ligue 1: Gourcuff to take on father's team
SkySportsESPN - Aug 26, 2010
New signing Yoann Gourcuff could be set for an emotional Lyon debut on Saturday when Lorient - the team coached by his father Christian - visit the Stade ...