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Today the world, tomorrow a new era dawns for women's game Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:15PMThere has never been a better time to be a female footballer in England. Next spring will herald a new beginning for the sport in this country with the birth of the Super League that will finally enable the leading players to make a good living as professionals. Not since the long-forgotten days of the Dick Kerr Ladies has there been such a sense of optimism surrounding the women's game, but to ...
Defoe out for three months as Spurs' injuries multiply Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:13PMTottenham Hotspur were yesterday confirmed as the big domestic losers of international week when it was revealed that Jermain Defoe would be out for three months after undergoing surgery to repair torn ankle ligaments. Defoe was injured playing for England in Switzerland on Tuesday, three days after club team-mate Michael Dawson incurred ankle and knee ligament damage playing for England against ...
Flynn set for caretaker role as Wales manager Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:12PMIt looked as if the Football Association of Wales had decided to buy itself time last night as reports emerged that it had asked Brian Flynn to take charge of the national team for next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Stop being a warrior Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:06PMCARLO ANCELOTTI has told John Terry his days as a warrior are well and truly over
Stu: It'll be a Psycho thriller Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:06PMSTUART PEARCE warns that Romania will give his U-21s a run for their money
Sol's big five kick-offs Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:05PMSUNSPORT looks at Sol Campbell's five previous debuts as his Toon start approaches
Rooney In Good Hands At Man Utd Says Becks Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 12:34AMDavid Beckham says Wayne Rooney is in the right hands at Manchester United after revelations about his personal life.
LA Galaxy activates Beckham from DL Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:10PMLOS ANGELES — Although David Beckham says his six months away from soccer have been the toughest times of his career, they only served to remind the English superstar just how much he still loves his sport.
Football Saves Spain's Economy from Decline Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 10:51PMThe victory of the Spaniards over the Dutch in the World Cup will help the economy, experts say. The euphoria of the victory improves the mood of the population, and the population in a good mood begins to spend more money and shop more frequently.
England Should Be Managed By An Englishman When Fabio Capello Leaves - Harry Redknapp Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 9:53PMThe former Portsmouth boss believes that the current crop of Englishmen in the Premier League would have either matched or outdone the Italian's reign thus far.
Football: Injury-hit Bremen bid to upset Bayern Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:19PMBERLIN: Bayern Munich will look to get the defence of their Bundesliga title back on the rails on Saturday night against arch-rivals Werder Bremen, as both sides warm up for their Champions League openers.
Portugal sack mananger over insults Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:18PMCARLOS Queiroz has been sacked as Portugal coach after a disciplinary feud sparked by a six-month ban for insulting anti-doping officials.
Beckham could play in Galaxy's game on Saturday Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:09PMLOS ANGELES (AP) — David Beckham is eligible to play in the Los Angeles Galaxy's home MLS game against Columbus on Saturday after being sidelined for almost six months with an Achilles' tendon injury.
Police Facebook video attacked Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMJohn Toshack's resigned as manager of the Wales football team after six years in the job. He says he's taken the team as far as he can. Last week, the squad lost 1-nil away to Montenegro in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier. The Wales side haven't made it to the World Cup finals since 1958.
England Expects Too Much: Why Fabio Capello Was Doomed To Fail Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:05AMSamuel Johnson once said that when a man was tired of London he was tired of life. However, it is unlikely that the writer behind the dictionary of the English language had ever contemplated managing his country's national football team. It is a job which would eventually grind down a man with even boundless reserves of energy. Fabio Capello , who has stood up to the worst that Turin, Madrid ...
Fabio Capello Will Quit England Team After Euro 2012 Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:05AMJust after regaining the countries support, England's Fabio Capello had said he will definitely be quitting his England managerial role after Euro 2012. After the last two qualifying games, he has got respect back from the nation, which he lost at this summer's World Cup. The Italian will leave in two year's time, even if England become champions of Europe. Capello 's contract is worth £6 ...
FIFA may abolish extra-time at World Cup Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:32AMFIFA may abolish extra time at the World Cup with drawn knockout matches going straight to penalties, the federation's president Sepp Blatter said Thursday.
Capello ponders making Liverpool ace Gerrard permanent England captain Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:29AMManchester United Rio Ferdinand Steven Gerrard Liverpool World Cup England coach Fabio Capello is considering making Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard his permanent captain. The Guardian says Capello is considering appointing Gerrard as the England captain on a full-time basis following the Liverpool midfielder's impressive displays this season as a stand-in for the injured Manchester United ...
Ferdinand expects Capello to hand back captaincy Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:26AMRio Ferdinand believes Fabio Capello will allow him to reclaim the England captaincy despite calls for Steven Gerrard to keep the role.
Frank Lampard and John Terry: The End of an Error for England Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:35AMSo farewell then Frank Lampard and John Terry. England’s unnecessary stars have finally fallen, perhaps never to rise again internationally. And they can blame nobody but themselves. Lampard is 32 and has 83 caps; Terry is 29 and has 65 caps. They’d have two more each after the first Euro 2012 qualifiers over the past five days, but Lamps went off for his hernia operation over the weekend, and ...
FLETCHER SALUTES SCOTLAND`S COURAGE Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:35AMScotland captain Darren Fletcher claims the "great courage" and belief his side showed to get themselves out of a nightmare scenario on Tuesday night bodes well for their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Arsenal Injury Woes Continue, Trophy Winning Chances Assessed Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:34AMWhen I finished my season preview of our strikers and attacking options yesterday I said that we were told that RVP would probably be out for 10 days after he sustained his ankle injury at Blackburn. Those 10 days were up yesterday and having heard nothing from the club about his situation in the meantime I had hoped that we would receive a report that he had returned to training and would be ...
KILBANE WARY OF RUSSIA Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:25AMKevin Kilbane has warned the Republic of Ireland to beware a wounded animal ahead of Russia's Euro 2012 visit to Dublin next month.
Barry hails City slickers Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:21AMGareth Barry believes the hardcore of England internationals in the Manchester City squad can help propel the club to trophy glory.
WCup flop France finally wins in Euro qualifying Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:59AMFrance's recovery from a humiliating World Cup finally began with a first win in European Championship qualifying on Tuesday night, while Germany and the Netherlands earned their second straight victories.
EVRA APPEAL TO BE HEARD Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:55AMPatrice Evra - banned for five matches. Patrice Evra's appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation on Wednesday.
GARETH BARRY HAILS CITY SLICKERS Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:54AMGareth Barry believes the hardcore of England internationals in the Manchester City squad can help propel the club to trophy glory. Barry took immense pride from six City players being on the pitch at the end of England's impressive 3-1 win over Switzerland in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
Barry hails City slickers Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:50AMMAN CITY star Gareth Barry has heaped praise on the club's England contingent
UK-Sport Summary Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:44AMHiggins cleared of match-fixing, fined 75,000 pounds
Switzerland v England: Wayne Rooney ready to find sanctuary in Euro 2012 qualifier Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:30AMFabio Capello puts results first as troubled England striker looks to put his off-field woes to one side and face Switzerland.
Sarajevo acid test Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMDesperate France must produce result against confident Bosnia Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 13:58:00 PARIS : France travel to Sarajevo to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in a Group D match at Olympic Stadium tomorrow — desperate to escape the nightmare that is currently engulfing them. A farcical World Cup campaign which saw the players boycott training after striker Nicolas Anelka was sent home finished ...
Modric set for comeback Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMTuesday, September 7th, 2010 13:56:00 ZAGREB : Tottenham star Luka Modric could start in Croatia's Group F home match against Greece at Stadion Maksimir tomorrow. The playmaker missed the 3-0 victory over Latvia last Friday with a thigh problem. Croatia coach Slaven Bilic admits their selfbelief dipped after they failed to qualify for the World Cup but believes they are now on the right track ...
Prove Portugal are much better side, says Carvalho Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:27AMTuesday, September 7th, 2010 13:42:00 LISBON : Portugal's stand-in captain Ricardo Carvalho called on his side to show their surprise 4-4 home draw with Cyprus in their opening Group H match was just a blip. The Portuguese take on Norway in Oslo at Ullevaal Stadium tomorrow (2.30am) . The build-up to the opening Euro 2012 qualifier had been overshadowed by the six-month suspension handed out to ...
Oar tastes tough reality of Euro soccer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:23AMIf Tommy Oar needed a reality check, he had one dished out to him in his starting debut in the Dutch top-flight.
GERARD HOULLIER TO MEET FFF CHIEF Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:20AMGerard Houllier is due to meet French Football Federation president Fernando Duchaussoy on Wednesday amid reports that he is set to become Aston Villa's new manager.
Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:14PMMatt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon.
Rooney to take on the Swiss Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:13PMWayne Rooney will start against Switzerland in England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite the problems engulfing his private life.
French football chief confirms Domenech dismissal Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:11PMSARAJEVO (AFP) - French football chief Fernand Duchaussoy confirmed here Monday that former national coach Raymond Domenech has been sacked for "gross misconduct".
Rooney 'will play' despite prostitute claim Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:11PMENGLAND coach Fabio Capello revealed Wayne Rooney will play against Switzerland today, despite recent allegations surrounding his private life.
Gerrard backs Rooney to perform Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:09PMEngland skipper Steven Gerrard believes Wayne Rooney will be in the right frame of mind to shine in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.
Kerr slams Italy over training facilities Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:08PMFaroe Islands coach Brian Kerr has accused former world champions Italy of giving his side facilities suitable only for grazing sheep ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Florence.
Striker Kuyt suffers injury blow Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:03PMLiverpool striker Dirk Kuyt injures shoulder during training with the Netherlands, according to Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk
Euro 2012 qual. - Faroes boss slates Italians Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:58AMFaroe Islands coach Brian Kerr has accused Italy of giving his unheralded side facilities suitable only for grazing sheep.
Capello says Rooney will play against Switzerland Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:56AMBASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Wayne Rooney will be in England's team for the European Championship qualifier against Switzerland despite a sex scandal at home because coach Fabio Capello believes the striker is in the right frame of mind to play.
Hughes dreams of Euro 2012 finals Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:33AMAaron Hughes would love to lead Northern Ireland into a major championship.
Rooney Due On Swiss Flight Amid Media Claims Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:26AMWayne Rooney is expected to fly with the rest of the England squad to Switzerland despite allegations about his private life appearing in several newspapers.
MILNER HOPING ROONEY WON'T MISS SWISS Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:24AMJames Milner is hoping Wayne Rooney makes the trip to Switzerland with England for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifying match.
Hot-shot Klose wary of minnows Azerbaijan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:22AMVeteran German striker Miroslav Klose expects TuesdayÂ´s Euro 2012 qualifier here against minnows Azerbaijan will be tougher than the World Cup showdowns against Argentina or England.
Look Hughes dreaming of qualification Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:21AMFulham defender Aaron Hughes would love to build on the superb win over Slovenia and lead Northern Ireland into a major championship.
Hat-trick hero Defoe relishing partnership with revived Rooney Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:15AMJermain Defoe picks the ball out of the net during England’s match against Bulgaria. Jermain Defoe believes his partnership with Wayne Rooney has put England back on track after the strike duo tormented Bulgaria in Friday’s 4-0 victory at Wembley stadium.