Ruud Given £15m Price Tag
(Goal.com) - Manchester United will agree to sell Ruud van Nistelrooy if they receive £15m for the Dutch striker.
June 06, 2006
Spurned Di Canio Leans To Coaching
(Soccer365.com) - Mercurial Lazio striker Paulo Di Canio says he is tired of waiting for an extension offer from the club and will move to obtain his coaching license this summer.
Mourinho Hails Mikel's Potential
(Goal.com) - Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hailed the potential of Jon Obi Mikel, the free-spending Premiership champions' lastest addition to their talented squad.
June 05, 2006
Fernández Delighted To Be Back
(Goal.com) - Víctor Fernández is delighted to return to Real Zaragoza as coach for the second time and stated that he aims to put the team back into Europe every season.
Cocu Re-Signs With Champions PSV
(Soccer365.com) - PSV Eindhoven captain Philip Cocu has inked a one-year extension with the Eredivisie champions, quelling speculation he could retire after appearing at World Cup with Holland.
Trezeguet Unsure About Future
(Goal.com) - The French striker wants to see how things go with the telephone interceptions scandal before commenting about his future.
May 31, 2006
Atletico Net Argentine Sensation Aguero
(Goal.com) - Atletico Madrid have completed the club record €23 million (£15 million) signing of young Independiente playmaker Sergio Aguero.
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Real Waiting To Raid Juventus
(Soccer365.com) - According to Real Madrid’s FIFA emissary, the club are posied to go Galactico shopping if Serie A power Juventus are relegated due to their role in the recent wiretap scandal.
May 26, 2006
Morientes Heads For Valencia
(Soccer365.com) - Spanish striker Morientes heading back to Spain after accepting Valencia deal.
May 25, 2006
Argentina: Heinze Comes Through Awaited Return
(Soccer365.com) - Defensive ace Gabriel Heinze made his comeback for Argentina on Wednesday night.
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May 24, 2006
Chelsea and Milan In Shevchenko, Gallas Deal
(Goal.com) - Barcelona based 'Sport' are claiming that Chelsea and Milan have agreed on a deal, which will see the Blues offer cash plus defender William Gallas in exchange for Andriy Shevchenko. This would be a second major coup for Roman Abramovich and Chelsea this summer after signing Michael Ballack from Bayern Munich.
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May 23, 2006
Czech Republic's Rosicky To Sign For Arsenal
(Goal.com) - Czech Republic star Tomas Rosicky is set to sign for Arsenal after his national coach confirmed the Borussia Dortmund player was undergoing a medical with the Champions League runners-up.
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May 22, 2006
Zanetti Ponders Juventus Jump
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan midfielder Cristiano Zanetti has disclosed that he has will join former coach Fabio Capello at Juventus this summer.
Spurned Diego Set For Bremen
(Soccer365.com) - Porto midfield outcast Diego is headed for Werder Bremen in a €6 million deal, but fired a parting shot at the Dragons coach Co Adriaanse.
Mexico: Pachuca is Clausura '06 Champion
(Soccer365.com) - San Luis put up a strong fight but Richard Nuñez’s penalty kick did them in as Pachuca prevailed 1-0 to lift their fourth title.
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Barca Close To Forlan Deal?
(Goal.com) - Spanish media are reporting that Barcelona are expected to complete a €15 million purchase of striker Diego Forlan from Villarreal this week.
May 19, 2006
Mexican finals: deadlocked first leg
(Soccer365.com) - The heavily-favored Pachuca did their part, played a defensive game that stymied the home team all night, and came away with a draw that was like a win.
Italy: Retirement May Beckon For Nedved
(Soccer365.com) - Czech star Pavel Nedved contemplates hanging up his cleats, again.
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News Conference Expected To Confirm Henry Deal
(Goal.com) - Arsenal have called a media conference for 1400 BST - where it is expected they will announce that Thierry Henry has signed a new four-year deal with the North London Premiership club.
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May 17, 2006
Viola Complete Frey Acquisition
(Soccer365.com) - Fiorentina have made netminder Sebatien Frey’s move from Parma permanent with a €5 million transfer fee payment.
Mexico: Club America nabs Tena for next season
(Soccer365.com) - Luis Fernando Tena, who guided Jaguares to the playoffs this season, will head the Eagles next season.
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Deco Anticipating Spectacle
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona midfield engine Deco has offered his opinion that Champions League opponent Arsenal play the most attractive football in the United Kingdom.
May 16, 2006
Spurs Sign Massive Sponsorship Deal
(Goal.com) - Tottenham announced on Monday that they'd secured a shirt sponsorship deal with online casino company Mansion.
May 15, 2006
Crespo Set For Milan Return
(Goal.com) - The Argentinean would come back after a year with Chelsea.
Mexican finals: San Luis vs. Pachuca
(Soccer365.com) - Chivas lose to Pachuca in the last play of the game and San Luis finishes off Toluca to make first ever final.
Ballack, Chelsea join forces with three-year deal
London, England (Sports Network) - After helping Bayern Munich capture its second consecutive league title in the Bundesliga, midfielder Michael Ballack signed a three-year contract with Premiership's Chelsea on Monday.
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'Provisional' Champions Juve Face Anxious Wait
(Goal.com) - Juventus won the Serie A title for the second year running by defeating Reggina 2-0 on the final day of the Italian season - but now they face an anxious wait while it is decided whether or not they can keep their championship.
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Argentina: Season ends with five teams going to Libertadores
(Soccer365.com) - The final weekend in the Argentinean league Clausura '06 tournament ended with five teams qualifying to the continent's most prestigious competition: the Libertadores Cup.
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May 13, 2006
Liverpool captures FA Cup with penalties
Cardiff, Wales (Sports Network) - It wasn't easy, but Liverpool won its first FA Cup since 2001 on Saturday after edging out West Ham in penalty kicks at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
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May 12, 2006
Libertadores Cup: River gives up two in home draw
(Soccer365.com) - The Paraguayans tough defense is put to the test but Libertad walked away with the precious away draw.
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Mexican semifinals: Pachuca takes away lead over Chivas
(Soccer365.com) - Visiting pachuca overcame Chivas' youth energy and a deficit to win the first leg of their semifinals series 2-1.
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Corinthians: Geninho “Big Offer For Tevez”
(Goal.com) - MSI head honcho Kia Joorabchian may still be throwing fluffy blanket denials to smother rumours that team idol Carlitos Tevez may be leaving Corinthians, but the new Timão tactician, old hand Geninho, let slip that there’s a mouth-watering offer been made for the Argentine.
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Coppa Italia Reaction: Mancio's Tenth Not So Sweet
(Goal.com) - Roberto Mancini's record 10th triumph in the Coppa Italia - four as a coach, six as a player - was not all sweetness and light.
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May 11, 2006
Juve Board Resigns!
(Goal.com) - As allegations of corruption continue to swirl around Juventus, the club has announced that its entire board of directors has submitted its resignation to the shareholders and called a shareholders' meeting for the 29th of June 2006.
Reyna: Three reasons San Luis won
(Soccer365.com) - Striker Angel Reyna chimes in on how San Luis continues to shock the Mexican soccer world with another upset win, this time over champions, Toluca.
Aguirre Set To Leave Osasuna
(Soccer365.com) - Javier Aguirre set to leave Osasuna for greener pastures, presumably heading south to Madrid.
Libertadores Cup: Brazilians stumble away
(Soccer365.com) - Both remaining Brazilian representatives in the Libertadores Cup 2006 journeyed to foreign lands and returned with nothing to show for their efforts.
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Reina & Gerrard Scoop Awards Double For Reds
(Goal.com) - Liverpool are celebrating an Awards double to mark the end of another strong domestic campaign. Club captain Steven Gerrard has been named Barclays Player of the Month for April, with Spanish Keeper Pepe Reina claiming the Barclays Golden Gloves Award for the 2005/06 season.
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Mexican semifinals: San Luis takes Toluca first leg
(Soccer365.com) - San Luis continued to make history as they took game one at champions Toluca.
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UEFA Cup Reaction As Sevilla Sweep Boro Away
(Goal.com) - Slick Sevilla outplayed Middlesbrough to win the Uefa Cup 4-0 in Eindhoven.
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May 10, 2006
Mancini Promises Winning Attitude
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini believes they can emerge victorious from Thursday’s Coppa Italia decider against AS Roma if they avoid organizational mistakes.
Libertadores Cup: Velez draw at Guadalajara
(Soccer365.com) - The competition's only match Tuesday saw an undermanned but resilient Chivas squad hold a superior foe to a 0-0 draw.
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Italian Scandal Spreading Like A Rash
(Goal.com) - According to the Bologna-based newspaper Il Resto del Carlino, the wiretap scandal that has rocked Italian football over the past week is set to get much, much bigger.
May 09, 2006
Barça Kit Remains Sponsor-less
(Soccer365.com) - FC Barcelona choses to remain original, by refusing sponsorship deals for their jerseys.
Gibbs Signs Charlton Pre-Deal
(Soccer365.com) - U.S. defender Cory Gibbs has signed on to join Charlton in July – provided of course, he can acquire a work permit from the UK Home Office.
I Turned Down Chelsea, Says Salgado
(Goal.com) - Real Madrid right-back Michel Salgado has revealed that he turned down a move to Chelsea as he intends to finish his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Soccer365 Q&A With Johnny Heitinga
(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from raising the Gatorade Cup with his teammates, Ajax defender Johnny Heitinga took a moment to speak with Soccer365 about the club’s late season resurrection and his chances of going to World Cup with Oranje.
Simeone out at Racing Club
(Soccer365.com) - Despite some recent wins, Racing Club is replacing Diego Simeone with Reinaldo Merlo.
Chivas: “We go all out”
(Soccer365.com) - Rookie Chivas coach Jose Manuel de la Torre, who won his first playoff series against Jagaures on Sunday, said his team put up a maximum effort.
UEFA Cup: Saviola Targets Cup Win Over Boro
(Soccer365.com) - For Sevilla attacker Javier Saviola a win over Middlesborough in the UEFA Cup final would be twice as sweet.
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France: Coupet Sights Set On #1 Shirt
(Soccer365.com) - Ligue 1's top goalkeeper the last four years, Lyon's Gregory Coupet, has his eyes set on a Les Bleus starting spot.
May 08, 2006
Mexican playoffs: Semifinals squared
(Soccer365.com) - Chivas, Toluca, San Luis and Pachuca make semifnals
Argentina: Boca Juniors clinch second consecutive title
(Soccer365.com) - With a game to spare, Boca Juniors won their second straight Argentine league championship, 22nd overall, and fourth title in a year.
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Argentina: Agüero Admits Argentino ‘Adios’
(Goal.com) - Independiente’s shining new star Sergio Agüero has finally admitted that his future is most likely going to be in the ranks of Atlético Madrid.
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Henry Said To Favor Milan
(Goal.com) - Arsenal fans look away now. The latest rumour about star striker Thierry Henry is that while all the speculation has been about a possible move to Spain, to Barcelona or possibly Real Madrid, Serie A heavyweights AC Milan have made a blind-side run and are tempting Titi to switch to the San Siro.
Ajax: Ten Cate Succeeds Lame Duck Blind
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona assistant Henk ten Cate, not Danny Blind, will take over the helm at Ajax.
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May 05, 2006
New Award For Henry
(Goal.com) - Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has today been named the Premiership Player of the Season.
Torres Refutes Departure Talk
(Soccer365.com) - Atlético Madrid striker Fernando Torres has once again poured cold water on speculation that he could leave the club this summer.
Wörns Banned For Three Games
(Goal.com) - Borussia Dortmund defender Christian Wörns has been banned for four games by the Deutsche Fussball Bund (DFB) for elbowing Nürnberg's Stefan Kießling during a recent Bundesliga game.
Fowler Gets Liverpool Deal
(Goal.com) - Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler will prolong is second spell at Anfield as he has earned himself a new one-year contract with the Reds.
La Viola Mum On Toni-Inter LInk
(Soccer365.com) - Fiorentina general manager Pantaleo Corvino is keeping quiet over rumours that Inter Milan have made an overture for Serie A top scorer Luca Toni.
Romário Chasing 1000-Goal Mark
(Soccer365.com) - Romario looking to emulate Pelé and Arthur Friedenreich in natting 1000 goals.
Copa Libertadores: Quarterfinals set
(Soccer365.com) - The final three Copa Libertadores quarterfinals tickets are punched, as River Plate, Libertad and Estudiantes move on.
Mexican playoffs: Chivas fall at home to Jaguares
(Soccer365.com) - Chivas lose at home and Monarchs shock top-ranked Pachuca
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Libertadores Last Sixteen Results: River Damns Tevez’s Corinthians
(Goal.com) - The Libertadores action in Brazil saw Daniel Passarella’s River Plate drown Carlitos Tevez’s Corinthians in a wishy-washy performance from the Timão that see the Millonarios surprisingly going through in their lucky year: the two trophies back at the Monumental de Núñez were won in 1986 and 1996, leading hopeful River fans to dream of a third conquest this very year.
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Madrid Edge Into Second Spot
(Goal.com) - Real Madrid leapfrogged Valencia into second place as they held on to clinch victory against a struggling Racing Santander side in El Sardinero.
Wiretaps Scandal: Giraudo Counterattacks
(Goal.com) - The Juventus manager defended the Bianconeri and himself during a press conference early this afternoon.
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Bayern Enter Into Lincoln Talks
(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich is said to be after Schalke 04 ace Lincoln.
May 04, 2006
Di Stefano Appalled At Real Course
(Soccer365.com) - Merengue legend Di Stefano critical of 'Galacticos' policy.
Copa Libertadores: Three more into quarterfinals
(Soccer365.com) - The defending champions, Sao Paulo, fellow Brazilian Internacional and Velez Sarsfield of Argentina all qualified Wednesday to the Copa Libertadores elite eight.
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Mexican playoffs: Toluca and San Luis edge by in first leg wins
(Soccer365.com) - It was déjà vu as the Red Devils backed Cruz Azul against the ropes for the second straight year and San Luis continued to shock with a home win over heavily-favored Atlante
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It's Barca's Title Again!
(Goal.com) - Barcelona were confirmed as champions of Spain's Primera Liga for the second successive year when Valencia were beaten 2-1 at Real Mallorca.
May 03, 2006
Ajax: Blind Waves The White ArenA Flag
(Soccer365.com) - Ajax Amsterdam coach Danny Blind is certain he will be dismissed in favor of Barca assistant.
Aguirre Hails Osasuna Spirit
(Soccer365.com) - Osasuna boss Javier Aguirre believs his charges can hang onto the last Champions League spot due to their scrappy nature.
HSV: Ball Is In Podolski’s Court
(Soccer365.com) - Hamburg executive Dietmar Beiersdorfer promises that the club have done all they can to convince Cologne wunderkind Lukas Podolski to make an AOL Arena switch, and says the full decision now lies with the player.
Spain: Eto`o eyes Milan
(Goal.com) - The Barcelona striker has been in contact with the Rossoneri.
Italy: Tavano Primed For The Big Time
(Soccer365.com) - The Empoli attacker is ready to make an Internazionale move.
Chivas coach glad to advance in Libertadores
(Soccer365.com) - Before less than 10,000 on hand, in a cold and wet night, Manuel de la Torre's the Chivas fell 3-1 but squeezed into the next round on the strength of their 3-0 win last week, giving them the 4-3 aggregate victory.
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Copa Libertadores: Chivas advance despite loss
(Soccer365.com) - Both Colombian sides are eliminated from the Copa Libertadores, as Liga de Quito and Guadalajara are the first two into the quarterfinals.
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Cup Winners’ Cup 2006: Boca Juniors v São Paulo Scheduled
(Goal.com) - Argentineans Boca Juniors and Brazilians São Paulo will play the ‘Recopa Sudamericana’ (South American Cup Winners’ Cup) in a two-leg final that will take place in September according to today’s announcement by the ‘Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol’ (CSF – Confederation of South American Football).
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May 02, 2006
Mizrahi: Cruz Azul ready for anyone
(Soccer365.com) - Cruz Azul boss, Isaac Mizrahi said his squad is ready for any team they may encounter in the Mexican league playoffs.
Eto’o Unconcerned w/ Golden Boot
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona strike ace Samuel Eto’o says he is not motivated by becoming top league scorer as much as he his by winning medals.
Palermo Chief Ready To Splurge
(Soccer365.com) - After authorizing a €50 million transfer kitty, Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is getting personally involved in the chase for Independiente phenom Sergio Aguero and Inter Milan midfielder David Pizarro.
Bayern Munich: Let’s Go Get Adriano – Sagnol
(Soccer365.com) - In the wake of losing their best player, Bayern defender urges club to go after the Brazilian ace, Adriano.
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Brasileirão Weekend Results (Rd.3)
(Goal.com) - São Paulo and Santos get important wins as Corinthians and Botafogo crash.
Prem Report: Gunners Ease To Three Points
(Goal.com) - Arsenal turned on the style for 20 minutes at the end of the first half to defeat Sunderland 3-0 and close the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham to four points. But victory came at a price as midfielder Abou Diaby was stretchered off in agony following a nasty two-footed lunge by Black Cats' substitute Dan Smith in the dying minutes.
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May 01, 2006
Riquelme Wants Villareal Stay
(Soccer365.com) - Despite reported interest from Inter Milan and Manchester United, Villareal playmaker extraordinaire Juan Román Riquelme prefers to remain with the Yellow Submarines.
Aguero Ateltico Rumours Denied
(Soccer365.com) - Independiente president Julio Comparada has squashed talk that Atlético Madrid had named the right price to acquire attack phenom Sergio Aguero - yet.
Van Bommel: I Rejected Bayern
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona midfielder Mark van Bommel has revealed that both he and the club recently shot down an overture from interested party Bayern Munich.
Koller Enjoys Reserves Return
(Soccer365.com) - Borussia Dortmund star Jan Koller is in the last leg of his recovery from a serious knee injury last fall after showing for the second side in a Regionalliga match on Sunday.
Raúl Arias: I have a group of men
(Soccer365.com) - Raul Arias said his players never gave up and as a result they were one of the best stories in the '06 Clausura Mexican soccer tournament.
Wild weekend in Mexican league set playoffs
(Soccer365.com) - San Luis goes from the brink of relegation to the playoffs, while Club America, Pumas and Tigres fail to make the postseason tournament, and Dorados say goodbye.
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FC Dallas Ink Argentine Defender
Soccer365.com) - FC Dallas completed the signing of former Argentina U-20 defender Marcos Charras.
Argentinean Clausura Results (Rd.17): Boca Boosted, River Rooted
(Goal.com) - The Clausura is nearing its close with Boca Juniors boosted towards the silverware by a shattering 4-0 win over an imploding Estudiantes in the Xeneizes biggest win so far this Clausura season. Insúa was man of the match with a mature performance and a brace to match; his first breaking the first half ice and his second sandwiched between Palácio and Barros Schelotto.
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Champions Chelsea Win It In Style
(Goal.com) - Chelsea produced an emphatic performance to beat their closest rivals Manchester United 3-0 and clinch their second successive Premiership title.
Merengues Take Hold Of Third
(Soccer365.com) - Baptista's late score gives Real Madrid third place in La Liga.
Valencia denies Barca title for second week
Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Runner-up Valencia secured a 3-0 win over struggling Alaves Sunday to once again prevent Barcelona from capturing its second straight La Liga title.
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April 28, 2006
Rafael Marquez hopes more countrymen will come to Europe
(Soccer365.com) - The most famous Mexican player in the world talks about his example to fellow players, his growth as a player, his contract, and a nagging knee injury.
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UEFA Cup: Middlesbrough Do the Impossible! Again!
(Goal.com) - Middlesbrough completed one of the most improbable comebacks in UEFA Cup history... again. Heading into the match 'Boro were a goal down to Steaua Bucharest and then 3-0 down 25 minutes into the second leg. But with the Riverside behind them, the English club responded with four goals to advance to the UEFA Cup finals 4-3 on aggregate, repeating a feat they accomplished in the quarterfinals! It will be Middlesbrough's first ever European final.
Middlesbrough 4, Steaua Bucharest 2
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Copa Libertadores: Velez stays perfect
(Soccer365.com) - Velez Sarsfield remained unbeaten in the ’06 Copa Libertadores as they overcame national rivals, Newell’s Old Boys 4-2 on Thursday.
UEFA Cup: Puerta Sends Sevilla Through
(Goal.com) - Sevilla will meet Middlesbrough in this year’s Uefa Cup final after an extra time goal from Antonio Puerta gave the Spaniards a 1-0 aggregate win over Schalke in the semi-finals.
April 27, 2006
Chivas: ‘Nothing is Certain’
(Soccer365.com) - Chivas understands the hardest part of reaching the quarterfinals will be in the away game, but their coach is confident in his squad.
Uefa Cup Countdown: History Beckons For Last Four
(Goal.com) - The Uefa Cup may be a bit of an Ugly Duckling of a competition, a strange hybrid forever in the shadow of the Champions League; but the trophy itself is mammoth, a handsome chunk of silverware to grace any club's sideboard. And now that we're down to the last four, the clubs still involved are desperate to get their hands on it.
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Blind Unsure Over Ajax Future
(Soccer365.com) - Danny Blind, coach of fourth-place Ajax, feels he's on his way out of Amsterdam.
Copa Libertadores: River Plate outduel Corinthians
(Soccer365.com) - After Tuesday’s lopsided ties, Wednesday’s games brought back some excitement.
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April 26, 2006
Dein Urges Henry To Stay
(Goal.com) - Arsenal's vice-chairman David Dein has urged Thierry Henry to stay with the Champions League finalists, although is clearly clueless as to the Frenchman's intentions.
Mexico: Despite injury Cuauhtémoc wants to play
(Soccer365.com) - Snubbed by the national team, Cuauhtémoc Blanco wants to do everything he can to get the slumping Eagles into the postseason.
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Libertadores: Estudiantes, LDU win big
(Goal.com) - Estudiantes de La Plata of Argentina and LDU of Ecuador won convincingly at home in their final 16 first legs in the Copa Libertadores.
April 25, 2006
Raúl Tips Laudrup For Real Job
(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid skipper has publicly suggested that former Bernabéu favorite Michael Laudrup would be the best choice to lead the team next season.
Toni Enjoys Palermo Memories
(Soccer365.com) - Regardless of whether the fans welcome or whistle him, Fiorentina strike ace Luca Toni says he will be a bit torn returning to face former club Palermo on the weekend.
Metzelder Welcomes Bremen Gaze
(Soccer365.com) - Borussia Dortmund defender Christoph Metzelder has revealed that he would be tempted by a summer move to Werder Bremen.
Another Year For Cafu
(Goal.com) - Milan have announced that Brazil captain Cafu has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.
April 24, 2006
Mexico: Cruz Azul and Atlante make playoffs
(Soccer365.com) - The Clausura 2006 playoff race heats up as two more teams broke out of the pack.
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Bundesliga: Bayern Fight Back For Draw
(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich came from two goals down to earn a crucial point in their Bundesliga clash with Mainz, while Werder Bremen protected third place in the table with a scoreless draw against Schalke 04 in Sunday's two-match German league programme.
Villa Trick Lifts Streaking Chés
(Soccer365.com) - Valencia and Real Madrid get key wins as Barcelona has to wait.
Clausura Sunday Results (Rd.16): Boca Soar, River Draw
(Goal.com) - Boca Juniors made a break for the Clausura championship with a heady away win over direct silverware rivals Vélez Sarsfield. The result sees the Xeneizes widen the gap between them and their Millonario arch-rivals to four points – with only nine points left in play.
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Gerrard Wins PFA Player Of Year Award
(Goal.com) - Liverpool captain and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has won the (English) Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award.
April 21, 2006
The battle begins: Arsenal, Tottenham meet in derby
London, England (Sports Network) - After a 1-0 win in Wednesday's Champions League first- leg match, Premiership's fifth place Arsenal will attempt to minimize a mere four point lead held by Tottenham when the two teams meet in league action Saturday at Highbury.
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Messi Hopes For Quick Recovery
(Soccer365.com) - The 17-year-old superstar Leo Messi is anxious to return to the Barcelona lineup.
Sweet Sixteen in Copa Libertadores
(Soccer365.com) - All sixteen teams in the third round of the Copa Libertadores set as River Plate is the last to qualify.
April 20, 2006
Ballack ‘Agrees’ Chelsea Deal – Report
(Goal.com) - According to reports in Germany, Bayern Munich star Michael Ballack has agreed to join Chelsea.
Libertadores Results: Corinthians, Newell’s And Tigres Through
(Goal.com) - The penultimate night of the group phase of the Libertadores Cup saw three teams book their places among the last sixteen: Brazil, Argentina and Mexico all with something to celebrate.
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April 19, 2006
River: Passarella For Three More Years?
(Goal.com) - River Plate idol Daniel Passarella has confirmed that Millonarios President José María Aguilar has offered ‘El Gran Capitan’ an extension on his current contract at the helm of the Monumental de Núñez club.
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Aimar Leaves Hospital, Should Be Okay
(Goal.com) - Lovers of the beautiful game received good news today when Valencia midfield ace Pablo Aimar was released from the hospital.
Boca: Battaglia Almost Battle Ready
(Goal.com) - Boca Juniors are on the verge of recuperating one of their most prized assets, midfielder Sebastián Battaglia, now on the home stretch of a long and painful recovery from chronic groin strain. There’s even hope that Coach Alfio Basile may be able to field him in Sunday’s classic clash with Vélez Sarsfield.
Chelsea Headed Stateside Again
(Goal.com) - England champions Chelsea will be announced as the opponents of the MLS All-Stars at a press conference near Chicago on Thursday.
Gerrard and Adriano Confirmed As Real Targets
(Goal.com) - Real Madrid director of football Benito Floro has confirmed that Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard is one of their transfer targets, as is unsettled Inter striker Adriano.
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Groups 5 and 6 settled for Copa Libertadores
(Soccer365.com) - Internacional helps Nacional qualify as two more groups widdle down the entries to the final 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
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April 18, 2006
Real Linked With Fulham Duo
(Goal.com) - Real Madrid are interested in signing Fulham duo Luis Boa Morte and Wayne Bridge, according to Portuguese newspaper ‘A Bola’.
Brasileirão Wrap (Rd.1): Grêmio Grab Lead At Corinthians’ Expense
(Goal.com) - The duel of champions – Corinthians with the Brasileirão 2005 and Grêmio with the ‘Segundona’ (second division) 2005 under their respective belts – was won by the Gaúcho Tricolor hosts who exposed the current holders as in need of some serious direction.
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Fears for Shearer's career
(Soccer365.com) - Alan Shearer's career in doubt following the Newcastle captain's knee injury at Sunderland.
Magath Believes In Bayern Repeat
(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich boss Felix Magath pats his boys on the back for their patient victory over Arminia Bielefeld which maintained their Bundesliga edge.
April 17, 2006
Hold on a Second: Not Chelsea's Title Yet
London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea netted three goals against visiting Everton at Stamford Bridge Monday but will have to wait to claim its league title after learning that Manchester United beat Tottenham.
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VfB Complete Da Silva Capture
(Soccer365.com) - Stuttgart have finally sealed the acquisition of Mainz 05 playmaker Antonio da Silva on a reported €1.5 million deal.
Shearer Fears Career Is Over
(Goal.com) - Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer is afraid his career may be over.
Aulas Intends To Retain Stars
(Soccer365.com) - Olympique Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has promised to make a yeoman’s effort to keep their historic side in tact.
Koeman On Edge For Ajax Series
(Soccer365.com) - Feyenoord manager Erwin Koeman has warned his side to be on their toes when they kick off the semifinal round of the new Eredivisie Champions League playoff.
Lapuente: Luck and Aggressiveness Led to Victory
(Soccer365.com) - The Club America coach assured that a combination of luck and aggressiveness were factors in his team’s sound victory over the solid Machine.
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Boca Retake Argentina Lead
(Soccer365.com) - Boca Juniors take advantage of River Plate's draw and beat Arsenal to take sole possession of first place in the Argentine Premier League table.
Tigres Win Mexican Catfight
(Soccer365.com) - Tigres, Eagles and Tuzos win big games while Cruz Azul and Chivas struggle.
Gold: Bruce stays even if we go down
(Soccer365.com) - David Gold, chairman of Birmingham gives his manager a vote of confidence.
April 14, 2006
Three more qualify to Libertadores final 16
(Soccer365.com) - Group 2 and 7 in the Copa Libertadores tournament concluded their round-robin stage and sent three more teams across to the field of sixteen.
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April 13, 2006
Besiktas Keen On Kluivert
(Goal.com) - Besiktas are reportedly interested in signing Patrick Kluivert from Valencia.
Inter Unsure Over Adriano
(Soccer365.com) - With a Milan derby looming on the weekend, Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini admits he still isn’t certain whether goal monster Adriano will be fit enough to suit up.
Benitez Expects Gonzalez To Sign
(Goal.com) - Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez isn't expecting their to be a problem with securing a work-permit for Chilean winger Mark Gonzalez this summer.
Real Respond To Rafa’s Raul Link
(Goal.com) - Real Madrid have issued a ‘hands-off’ warning to Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez after reported interest in striker Raul.
Bayern: No 11th Hour Ballack Bid
(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich have given up hope of retaining the services of midfielder Michael Ballack, according to the club's general manager Uli Hoeness.
Owen has comeback in sight
Tyne, England (Sports Network) - Newcastle striker Michael Owen took a step in the right direction on Thursday, taking the practice field for the first time since breaking a bone in his right foot on New Years Eve.
Messi's return to pitch delayed
Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will have his return to the pitch put on hold after suffering a setback with an ongoing thigh injury in practice this week.
April 12, 2006
Ballack in "Serious" Chelsea Talks
(Goal.com) - Michael Ballack is in advanced talks with Chelsea according to the player's agent, Michael Becker.
Sheva Wants Changes In Italy
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko as appaled by the weekend team attack by Inter fans, and has declared that this type of behavior must cease before it intensifies further.
Spalletti Swats Away Inter Talk
(Soccer365.com) - AS Roma boss Luciano Spalletti has rejected suggestions that he could turn up at Inter Milan next season should Roberto Mancini get the gate.
Friedrich Ready For Hertha Return
(Soccer365.com) - Hertha Berlin captain Arne Friedrich has recovered from injury, and expects to line-up against Borussia Dortmund this weekend.
April 11, 2006
Campbell To Make Arsenal Return
(Goal.com) - Arsene Wenger has revealed that Sol Campbell will return to the Arsenal side for Wednesday night's match with Portsmouth.
Mancini Considers Move Abroad
(Soccer365.com) - With the attack of team players by fans after defeat to Ascoli fresh in his mind, Internazionale manager Roberto Mancini admitted that he would consider a move abroad if he were to leave the Milan side.
Cassano Pondering Italy Return?
(Goal.com) - Antonio Cassano may be about to emulate Michael Owen and jack in his fledgling – and frustrating – career with Real Madrid career in favour of a return to Italian football.
Mombaerts Leaving Sideline
(Soccer365.com) - After a disappointing campaign with Toulouse, head coach Erick Mombaerts end his coachingduties with the Ligue 1 side and take a boardroom position. The club will begin a search for his replacement.
Hoeness Questions Ballack Motives
(Soccer365.com) - With rumors indicating that Michael Ballack will make a summer move to Chelsea, Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has questioned the midfielders reasoning saying money was his only objective. Nevertheless he says Ballack will leave on good terms with the club.
April 10, 2006
Khizanishvili Move Made Permanent
(Goal.com) - Blackburn have made Zurab Khizanishvili's stay at Ewood Park permanent after agreeing a deal with Rangers.
Spalletti Hails Roma Teamwork
(Soccer365.com) - AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has congratulated the entire team for a solid victory over warming relegation scrappers Lecce on the weekend.
Rijkaard To Barça: Finish The Job
(Soccer365.com) - In the aftermath of a sloppy 2-2 draw at Racing Santander, Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard demanded the squad take the title bull by the horns.
No Rift Between Rooney & Owen
(Goal.com) - A spokesman for Wayne Rooney has rubbished newspaper reports of a rift between himself and England strike partner Michael Owen.
Inter Fans Ambush Their Team
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan midfielder Cristiano Zanetti was in a state of disbelief after the squad were attacked by about 100 fans as they returned home from a weekend win at Ascoli.
Houllier Declares Title Race Over
(Soccer365.com) - Despite needing one more point to clinch, Lyon boss Gerard Houllier says a fifth straight Ligue 1 crown is a mere formality at this point.
Royal Blues Extend Slomka Deal
(Soccer365.com) - Schalke 04 have handed a fresh contract to coach Mirko Slomka, who took over for Ralf Rangnick during winter.
April 09, 2006
Kaka's hat-trick carries AC Milan
Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - AC Milan midfielder Ricky Kaka scored a hat-trick to hand his team a 4-1 victory over Chievo Sunday at the San Siro.
April 07, 2006
Rosický Targeting UEFA Cup Spot
(Soccer365.com) - Borussia Dortmund playmaker Tomáš Rosický believes the club can rally their season enough to finish among the Bundesliga top five and earn a ticket to Europe.
Sevilla, Middlesbrough advance to UEFA semis
Sevilla marched into the UEFA Cup semifinals after finishing in a 1-1 draw with Russian club Zenit in the second leg of the quarterfinals Thursday.
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Diop Signs New Fulham Deal
(Goal.com) - Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has signed a contract extension that ties him to the club until 2009.
The Senegal star joined the Cottagers from Lens nearly two years ago and has emerged as one of the club’s most important players.
Simic Asks For Milan Departure
(Soccer365.com) - Croatia defender Dario Simic has requested an immediate move away from AC Milan in order to round in to shape for World Cup 2006.
Joaquin Headed For Betis Exit
(Soccer365.com) - Spain star Joaquin has declared that he is ready to take the next step in his career and leave longtime club Real Betis at season’s end.
April 05, 2006
Roma Issue Stern Chivu Edict
(Soccer365.com) - Despite growing rumours of resurrected interest from Real Madrid, AS Roma general manager Bruno Conti insisted that there was no way the Galacticos would be able to pry Christian Chivu away from the side.
April 04, 2006
I’d Return To Real, Says Camacho
(Soccer365.com) - Former Real Madrid player and coach Jose Antonio Camacho says he would gladly take up his old post as manager of the Galacticos if given assurances that there would be no more board meddlings.
Stuttgart Seal Da Silva Capture
(Soccer365.com) - Mainz 05 playmaker Antonio da Silva is set to join Stuttgart this summer after the teams agreed to a transfer fee during the weekend.
Toni Basks In Club Record Glow
(Soccer365.com) - Fiorentina hitman Luca Toni was on cloud nine after matching the club record for goals in a season with his 26th on Sunday.
April 03, 2006
Kuqi's late goal saves Blackburn
Blackburn, England (Sports Network) - Substitute Shefki Kuqi scored late in the second half to hand Blackburn a 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic at Ewood Park on Monday in Premiership play.
April 01, 2006
A Shot at the Top? United closes on Chelsea
Bolton, England (Sports Network) - Just when it looked as if Chelsea had the Premiership all sealed up, Manchester United brought the first place lead down to seven after a 2-1 win over Bolton Saturday.
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March 31, 2006
Fiorentina fights for next season's Champions League
Fiorentina, Italy (Sports Network) - With only seven matches remaining, Fiorentina looks to secure its fourth place standing in Serie A standings when it hosts Roma at Artemio Franchi stadium on Sunday.
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March 30, 2006
Schalke scores three in come from behind win
Sofia, Bulgaria (Sports Network) - Facing a 1-0 deficit in the second half, Bundesliga club Schalke scored three consecutive goals for the 3-1 win over Levski at the Vassil Levski in Thursday's UEFA Cup schedule.
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March 29, 2006
Chés Doctor Lifts Vicente Chin
(Soccer365.com) - Valencia physician Che Antonio Giner has instructed star wingman Vicente to regain hope of appearing for Spain at World Cup this summer.
March 28, 2006
Rosický Loves Playing Hamburg
(Soccer365.com) - Borussia Dortmund midfielder Tomáš Rosický joked ahead of time that he would have a good day against Hamburg, then proceeded to go out and score twice in a big road win.
Emanuelson Extends Ajax Contract
(Soccer365.com) - Despite holding a deal through 2008, Ajax sensation Urby Emanuelson has agreed to add three seasons to his deal.
Beckham In Doubt For Barça Visit
(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham is struggling with an ankle bruise and could be forced to sit out their weekend clash with Barcelona at Nou Camp.
Rothen Open To Monaco Return
(Soccer365.com) - Paris St. Germain winger Jerome Rothen may prefer a move abroad this summer, but says he wouldn’t mind ending an unhappy Parc des Princes stint with a move to former club Monaco.
March 27, 2006
Keane's double carries Tottenham
London, England (Sports Network) - Tottenham striker Robbie Keane scored two late goals to overcome West Brom 2-1 at White Hart Lane on Monday in Premiership action.
Cherundolo Mum On Bolton Rumours
(Soccer365.com) - Hannover 96 defender Steve Cherundolo has vaguely suggested that he could be off to Bolton this summer.
Merengues Retract Coach Claim
(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid have corrected a statement made by president Fernando Martin last week, insisting that they have not decided on a manager for next season.
Stankovic Orders Home Cooking
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan midfielder Dejan Stankovic has given the side a public pep talk, asking that they make the most of having the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal with Villareal at San Siro.
March 26, 2006
Celtic inches closer to SPL title
Livingston, Scotland (Sports Network) - Maciej Zurawski and Shaun Maloney each scored to lead Celtic to a 2-0 victory over Livingston on Sunday. With the win, Celtic is now only one win away of claiming its first Scottish Premier League title since the 2003-2004 campaign.
Manchester United regains second
Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United jumped ahead of Liverpool in Premiership standings after the club shut out Birmingham 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Strikes from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, along with a Birmingham own goal, allowed United to move into second place with 66 points.
March 25, 2006
Seeing red: Liverpool tops Everton
London, England (Sports Network) - Despite an early red card issued to Steven Gerrard, Liverpool still managed to push past Everton, 3-1, Saturday to to pressure Manchester United for the Premiership's second place.
March 24, 2006
Neville to join United 500 club
Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United captain Gary Neville will be named to the United 500 club when he makes his 500th game appearance against Premiership club Birmingham on Sunday.
March 21, 2006
Cafu Nearing Rapid Comeback
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan right back Cafu reports that he is almost recovered from knee surgery, and could complete his stunningly fast return against Fiorentina this weekend.
Tevez: I'm Ready For Pumas
(Soccer365.com) - Corinthians ace Carlos Tevez has proclaimed himself fit for their vital Libertadores Cup visit from Mexican club Pumas on Wednesday.
Decision Coming Soon - Hiddink
PSV Eindhoven manager Guus Hiddink has announced that he will reveal where he has decided to coach next season within the next seven days.
March 20, 2006
New Role Delights Convey
(Soccer365.com) - Reading attacker Bobby Convey has been flying down the wing all season long, but showed some versatility playing at the head of a three-man midfield in the club's weekend draw against Wolverhampton.
Barcelona Suffer Marquez Blow
(Soccer365.com) - Mexico star Rafa Marquez will be missing from Barcelona's selection for at least a month after tearing a thigh muscle during their victory over Real Sociedad this weekend.
Chelsea falls to Fulham in derby
London, England (Sports Network) - Premiership champion Chelsea suffered a 1-0 upset to rival Fulham at Craven Cottage in Sunday's West London Derby.
