The Second Half

Ireland Coach Accepts Fate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:35:35 -0500

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.

Hand of Henry Books World Cup Ticket

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:25:15 -0500

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.

Portugal Sneak Past Bosnia Herzegovina

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:23:55 -0500

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.

Algeria Join South Africa Party

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:21:14 -0500

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.

Greece Seals World Cup Berth

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:18 -0500

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.

Maicon poised to sign Inter deal

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:43 -0500

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.

Ronaldo Wants to Return for Barcelona Clash

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:06:11 -0500

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

Premier Clubs Reject Rangers, Celtic

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:51:02 -0500

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

Nani: Tough Love at Manchester United

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:41:33 -0500

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

Davies Released from Hospital

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:26:21 -0500

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.

Hospital tests for Liverpool ace Torres

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:09 -0500

Fernando Torres has undergone tests at a Liverpool hospital on the serious groin injury which is threatening to ruin his season.

Dempsey Looking Forward to Roman Holiday

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:08 -0500

Fulham winger Clint Dempsey is hoping his side can continue on the positive path they have taken in recent weeks when they visit Roma.

Deadly Drogba: I'm in top form

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:39:45 -0500

Didier Drogba acknowledged he is in the best form of his career after helping Chelsea reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Champions League Tuesday Round Up

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:44 -0500

Manchester United, Porto, Bordeaux, and Chelsea all qualified for the Champions League last 16 while big names AC Milan, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are fighting to make the elimination round.

Football Hero

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:33:53 -0500