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FIFA panel calls for more on-field handshakes
ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 22 2012A FIFA expert panel chaired by German legend Franz Beckenbauer has recommended that players should shake hands on the field more in order to improve the game's image.
Article | ConversationCopa Libertadores: Venezuelan trio fall
February, 22 2012Cruz Azul and Union Espanola each recorded their second win in the Copa Libertadores group stage when they saw off Venezuelan opposition.
Article | ConversationIndian Premier League postponed over venues
ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 22 2012The start of the first ever Indian Premier League Soccer (PLS) campaign has been postponed because of problems with the venues.
Article | ConversationIranians cancel game due to Avram Grant
ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 21 2012Partizan Belgrade manager Avram Grant claims Iranian side Sepahan Isfahan have pulled out of a friendly with his club because he is Israeli.
Article | ConversationArgentina: Tigre maintain unbeaten start
February, 21 2012Tigre saw off San Martin San Juan 3-1 to make it four points from their opening two games of the Clausura season.
Article | ConversationAustralia recall Bresciano for Saudi qualifier
February, 21 2012Mark Bresciano has been included in a Socceroos squad for the first time since the 2010 World Cup.
Article | ConversationBellamy to make final Wales appearance
February, 20 2012Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has been included in the Wales squad for the Gary Speed Memorial match against Costa Rica, a game that could be his last at international level.
Article | ConversationGyan: I'll be stronger after Ghana break
February, 20 2012Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is standing by his decision to take a break from international football but hopes his self-imposed exile will enable him to come back "bigger and mentally stronger".
Article | ConversationGold Coast reject Bleiberg resignation claims
February, 20 2012The in-fighting at troubled A-League club Gold Coast United shows no sign of abating after the club's chief executive rejected former manager Miron Bleiberg's claim that he had resigned.
Article | ConversationArgentina: Lanus move top, Boca held
February, 20 2012Lanus top the Clausura table after winning their first two games of the season - the second a 1-0 victory at Indipendiente.
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