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November 19, 2009

Ireland Coach Accepts Fate

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni concedes it will be "impossible" to replay his side's World Cup play-off with France but the FAI is holding out hope after requesting the FIFA replay the match.

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November 18, 2009

Hand of Henry Books World Cup Ticket

Republic of Ireland were eliminated from World Cup 2010 in very controversial fashion as Thierry Henry's handball earned France a 1-1 draw and a trip to South Africa.

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Portugal Sneak Past Bosnia Herzegovina

With Cristiano Ronaldo out injured, Portugal took care of business and defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 to win the two leg playoff 2-0 on aggregate and book their ticket at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Algeria Join South Africa Party

Algeria earned the final African qualifying spot in next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa with their 1-0 win over Egypt. Antar Yahia hit a great volley five minutes before the halftime break for the difference.

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Greece Seals World Cup Berth

After a 16 year absence, Greece is headed back to the FIFA World Cup earning their berth with a 1-0 win over Ukraine on Wednesday evening at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk.

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November 17, 2009

Maicon poised to sign Inter deal

Inter Milan defender Maicon is poised to sign a new deal at the club, ending speculation he was set to move to England or Real Madrid.

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November 13, 2009

Ronaldo Wants to Return for Barcelona Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to face Barcelona and has set his sights on an imminent return to action.

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November 12, 2009

Premier Clubs Reject Rangers, Celtic

Premier League clubs have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to allow Celtic and Rangers to join the English top flight.

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Nani: Tough Love at Manchester United

Manchester United winger Nani has revealed just how tough life can be under Sir Alex Ferguson, who he says is a "very complicated man".

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November 11, 2009

Davies Released from Hospital

Charlie Davies has been released from the hospital after suffering severe injuries in the one car automobile accident on October 13. The U.S. national team forward still will require many months of rehabilitation.

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