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US
Second-tier soccer league dubs itself the NASL (Nov 23, 2009 22:37 UK)
The second division men's professional soccer league is scheduled to begin play this spring. It announced its name Monday, and it should be familiar to soccer fans in the United States and Canada: the North American Soccer League.
MLS
Galarcep: Donovan's season ends on a low note (Nov 23, 2009 07:40 UK)
After missing a critical kick in the penalty shootout, Landon Donovan's season ended on a low note, writes Ives Galarcep.
Davis: Rimando denies Galaxy in penalty shootout to earn MVP (Nov 23, 2009 06:55 UK)
Just as it did in the Eastern Conference final, RSL rode Nick Rimando's shot-stopping heroics in a penalty shootout to defeat the Galaxy in the MLS Cup final, writes Steve Davis.
MLS would like Montreal to become 19th team (Nov 23, 2009 04:00 UK)
Major League Soccer would like Montreal to become its 19th team in 2012, if it can get a stadium remodeled.
Beckham promises to return to MLS, buy franchise (Nov 22, 2009 08:02 UK)
David Beckham promised he will be indeed be back in MLS next season -- and that he will eventually exercise his option to own one of the league's teams.
Carlisle: RSL outlasts Galaxy to snare MLS Cup (Nov 22, 2009 07:07 UK)
In a game where injuries and fatigue threatened to derail both teams, RSL dug deeper to overcome L.A. 5-4 on penalties, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Beckham hobbles off after training for final (Nov 22, 2009 00:32 UK)
David Beckham limped off after training for Sunday's MLS Cup final, with an icepack wrapped around his injured right ankle, and said he would still play in the title decider against Real Salt Lake.
Sounders coach Schmid hospitalized (Nov 22, 2009 00:23 UK)
Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid is hospitalized after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
Carlisle: Morales the key for RSL (Nov 21, 2009 15:59 UK)
RSL will need Argentine playmaker Javier Morales to be at his best if it's to pull off an upset of the Galaxy, writes Jeff Carlisle.
NCAA & High School
Indiana 1-0 Butler: Bruin leads Hoosiers (Nov 22, 2009 22:07 UK)
The Indiana men's soccer team continues its postseason run after a 1-0 victory over No. 12 seed Butler on Sunday afternoon in second round action of the 2009 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship on Jerry Yeagley Field at Armstrong Stadium.
UCLA 2-1 Sac State: Frosh Hoffman the hero (Nov 22, 2009 22:02 UK)
Freshman forward Chandler Hoffman scored the game-winning goal in the 80th minute to lead sixth-seeded UCLA to a 2-1 victory over Sacramento State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
UEFA Champions League
Standard boss hopes to exploit Arsenal weakness (Nov 23, 2009 21:03 UK)
Standard Liege coach Laszlo Boloni has always been full of admiration for Arsene Wenger's football vision but feels his current young Arsenal side may be lacking something in their quest for European glory.
Barca to make decision on Ibrahimovic and Messi (Nov 23, 2009 20:40 UK)
Barcelona will decide on Tuesday whether to risk Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lionel Messi in their Champions League clash with Inter Milan at the Nou Camp.
Benitez believes Liverpool can produce a miracle (Nov 23, 2009 20:08 UK)
Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool can amaze Europe again and make sure of unlikely Champions League qualification.
Pernia returns to Atletico squad after car accident (Nov 23, 2009 17:27 UK)
Atletico Madrid full-back Mariano Pernia has been included in the squad to visit APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Marouane Chamakh doubtful for Juventus clash (Nov 23, 2009 16:13 UK)
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh is a major doubt for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus after sustaining an abdomen injury at the weekend.
Kiev star Khacheridi misses Group F climax (Nov 23, 2009 12:22 UK)
Dynamo Kiev defender Evgen Khacheridi has been ruled out until the end of 2009 after breaking his toe in Ukraine's World Cup play-off defeat to Greece last week.
Liverpool fly to Hungary without Torres and Babel (Nov 23, 2009 12:06 UK)
Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel will miss Liverpool's potentially decisive Champions League game against Debrecen on Tuesday night, with both players absent from the travelling party that departed England on Monday morning.
English National Team
David James upbeat despite latest injury concern (Nov 23, 2009 20:52 UK)
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has played down the latest injury he suffered in the warm-up for Sunday's Premier League game at Stoke City.
English Premier League
Jermain Defoe reveals Champions League dream (Nov 23, 2009 18:10 UK)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has revealed his determination to play in the Champions League and believes winning the Golden Boot this season will help his side qualify for Europe's top club competition.
Wigan players to refund fans after Spurs slaughter (Nov 23, 2009 15:41 UK)
Wigan Athletic's playing staff have offered to reimburse all supporters who suffered the trauma of witnessing in person their 9-1 destruction at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Fabregas swats aside new Barcelona rumours (Nov 23, 2009 14:53 UK)
Despite renewed speculation regarding a possible return to Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas has stated he is unwilling to become a pawn in the club's presidential campaign and has hinted he could spend the remainder of his career with Arsenal.
Hart vents fury at Algeria following late arrivals (Nov 23, 2009 13:23 UK)
Paul Hart has angrily denounced the Algerian FA for their "disgraceful" behaviour regarding Nadir Belhadj and Hassan Yebda during the international break.
Vela potential means Wenger will ignore Chamakh (Nov 23, 2009 12:55 UK)
Arsene Wenger will not renew his interest in Marouane Chamakh in January as he feels the void left by Robin van Persie's injury can be filled by Carlos Vela - a striker the Arsenal boss is hoping to tie to a new contract.
Fifth Official: Brown hangs on as Defoe smashes five (Nov 23, 2009 11:52 UK)
The Fifth Official rounds-up the weekend action and offers his opinion on 'that' handball.
Bolton chief Gartside won't panic despite slump (Nov 23, 2009 10:15 UK)
Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside is not ready to press the "panic button" despite a poor run of form that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.
Zaki courts controversy over Portsmouth rejection (Nov 23, 2009 09:03 UK)
Amr Zaki has astonishingly claimed that he will not consider signing for Portsmouth on the grounds that they employ two Israelis - Tal Ben Haim and Avram Grant - as well as an Algerian in the form of Nadir Belhadj.
Harry hails five-goal hero Defoe as England's best (Nov 23, 2009 08:31 UK)
After watching Jermain Defoe demolish Wigan Athletic with five goals in a 9-1 victory on Sunday, Harry Redknapp described the Tottenham striker as the best finisher in England.
Kevin Palmer: Crunch time for Defoe (Nov 22, 2009 21:55 UK)
Kevin Palmer explains why this is a make or break season for five-goal hero Jermain Defoe.
Team of the Week, November 22, 2009 (Nov 22, 2009 19:31 UK)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.
Spurs roll back the years to the "Glory Game" (Nov 22, 2009 18:23 UK)
Harry Redknapp told me not so long ago that he wanted to be such a huge success at Spurs that he would become the next England manager.
Ferguson rules out new signings in January (Nov 22, 2009 18:12 UK)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is unlikely to make any forays in the transfer market when the window reopens in January.
Premier League's biggest wins (Nov 22, 2009 17:17 UK)
Premier League's biggest wins
Premier League: Spurs hit nine (Nov 22, 2009 16:55 UK)
Jermain Defoe hit four goals inside 18 second-half minutes, as Tottenham hammered Wigan 6-1 on Sunday afternoon. The England striker was in fine form as Spurs climbed back into fourth place in the Premier League, but Wigan's inconsistent performances
Report: Hiddink all set for Chelsea director role (Nov 21, 2009 21:31 UK)
Guus Hiddink could be installed as CHelsea's new technical director as early as next month, according to reports.
Richard Jolly: Midfield marksmen guide United to victory (Nov 21, 2009 21:21 UK)
Richard Jolly was impressed by Manchester United's midfielders weighing in with their share of goals.
Evra salutes Fletcher's "unbelievable" strike (Nov 21, 2009 20:14 UK)
Patrice Evra has called on Manchester United to win every game between now and the end of the year after starring in the clinical 3-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford.
Palmer: Cole goal the next step in road to recovery (Nov 21, 2009 18:46 UK)
Joe Cole's guile and skill are returning and were too much for Wolves, says Kevin Palmer.
Premier League: Bent sinks Gunners, Blues cruise (Nov 21, 2009 17:07 UK)
Darren Bent did not need a beach-ball this time but Sunderland claimed another big scalp with a 1-0 defeat of Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
Spanish Primera Liga
Phil Ball: Apocalypse Now as Real Madrid prepare to take on Barca in El Clasico (Nov 23, 2009 11:15 UK)
El Clasico fever has hit Spanish shores ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, says Phil Ball.
La Liga: Valencia fire, Nilmar double (Nov 22, 2009 18:19 UK)
Brazil striker Nilmar scored twice to lead Villarreal to a 3-1 home win over Real Valladolid that moved them up to 11th in La Liga on Sunday.
Messi facing lay-off with possible thigh tear (Nov 22, 2009 08:00 UK)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said he was concerned over an injury to Lionel Messi that forced the Argentine forward to be substituted during their 1-1 La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
La Liga: Real go top as Barcelona lose ground (Nov 21, 2009 19:42 UK)
Real Madrid continued their fine start to the Primera Division season with a steady if unspectacular home win over Racing Santander.
Spain
Del Bosque agrees contract extension with Spain (Nov 23, 2009 11:32 UK)
Vicente del Bosque will sign a two-year contract extension to stay on as Spain coach until 2012, RFEF president Angel Maria Villar has confirmed.
Italian Serie A
Baroni out, Malesani in at Serie A strugglers Siena (Nov 23, 2009 17:14 UK)
Siena have sacked Marco Baroni after less than a month at the helm and replaced him with Alberto Malesani until the end of the season.
Palermo turn to Delio Rossi after Zenga dismissal (Nov 23, 2009 16:44 UK)
Palermo have named Delio Rossi as their new coach, just hours after parting company with Walter Zenga in the aftermath of their 1-1 draw against Catania.
Palermo boss Zenga sacked after Catania draw (Nov 23, 2009 10:37 UK)
Palermo have sacked Walter Zenga after Sunday's 1-1 draw against Catania which extended the Sicilian outfit's winless run to four games.
Serie A: AC Milan rollercoaster, Totti hits hat-trick (Nov 22, 2009 16:13 UK)
AC Milan were imperious in attack but woeful defensively in a 4-3 home win over Cagliari on Sunday which summed up their topsy-turvy season.
Serie A: Balotelli scores as Inter beat Bologna (Nov 21, 2009 19:14 UK)
Teenage forward Mario Balotelli responded to flak from coach Jose Mourinho by scoring to help Serie A leaders Inter Milan to a 3-1 win at Bologna on Saturday.
German Bundesliga
Match-fixing probe unrelated to 2005 controversy (Nov 23, 2009 15:07 UK)
Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal has nothing to do with Germany's 2005 illegal betting affair, according to the country's soccer chief.
Struggling Bayern Munich are "lame", says Lahm (Nov 23, 2009 10:55 UK)
Philipp Lahm described Bayern Munich's form as "sick'' after another disappointing display against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Bayern draw leaves Van Gaal on brink (Nov 22, 2009 17:18 UK)
Werder Bremen demolished promoted Freiburg 6-0 with five goals in 27 minutes and a sparkling display of attacking football on Saturday to go top of the Bundesliga.
Bayern chief: Chelsea made massive Ribery bid (Nov 22, 2009 13:32 UK)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed his club received a bid of 65 million euros plus Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea for Franck Ribery in the summer.
Bundesliga: Bremen crush Freiburg by six to go top (Nov 21, 2009 17:36 UK)
Werder Bremen demolished promoted Freiburg 6-0 with five goals in 27 minutes and a sparkling display of attacking football on Saturday to go top of the Bundesliga.
French National Team
Marshall: What's French for 'contrite'? (Nov 21, 2009 14:06 UK)
Paul Marshall gauges the continuing fall-out of France's qualification for South Africa.
Cantona bares his teeth at Domenech and Henry (Nov 21, 2009 10:02 UK)
Former France international and Manchester United legend Eric Cantona launched his singular type of blast at both Raymond Domenech and Thierry Henry after his national team reached the World Cup at the expense of Ireland, and, in the case of Henry, b
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Lorient down St Etienne to climb fourth (Nov 22, 2009 18:23 UK)
Lorient climbed to fourth in Ligue 1 on Sunday by scoring two early goals to win 2-0 win at strugglers St Etienne.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux lose, lowly Grenoble hold Lyon (Nov 21, 2009 20:39 UK)
Champions Girondins Bordeaux slumped to their first home Ligue 1 defeat in over two years when Valenciennes beat them 1-0 on Saturday.
France
Henry considered quitting over handball outcry (Nov 23, 2009 09:34 UK)
Thierry Henry has claimed that the vitriolic response to his handball against Republic of Ireland led him to consider his future at international level.
Irish give up hope of replay as France says no (Nov 21, 2009 16:11 UK)
DUBLIN -- Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.
Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: PSV and Ajax keep up pressure at top (Nov 22, 2009 18:23 UK)
PSV Eindhoven and Ajax kept up the pressure on Eredivisie leaders FC Twente with thumping home victories.
Eredivisie: AZ rollercoaster, NEC battle back (Nov 21, 2009 21:49 UK)
AZ Alkmaar scored three times in the last 20 minutes to complete a rollercoaster win over Roda JC.
Scottish Premier League
Smith seeks explanation from no-show Bougherra (Nov 23, 2009 13:41 UK)
Rangers manager Walter Smith is still waiting for an explanation from Madjid Bougherra for his late return from international duty.
SPL Clydesdale Bank Team of the Week (Nov 23, 2009 12:50 UK)
Neil McDougall compiles his best selection of players from this weekend's round of SPL fixtures.
Dundee boss Levein: There was no gulf in class (Nov 22, 2009 16:20 UK)
Celtic boss Tony Mowbray took succour from the Parkhead side's first defeat against Dundee United in a decade.
Scotland: Rangers head top, Hearts broken (Nov 21, 2009 17:24 UK)
Kris Boyd claimed his eighth goal of the season as Rangers returned to the summit of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Kilmarnock - and further strengthened his case for a Scotland recall.
United hope to end 40 games of hurt (Nov 21, 2009 13:46 UK)
Joe Duggan previews Dundee United v Celtic, live on ESPN UK, Sunday 12.30.
World Cup 2010
FIFA call meeting to discuss play-off controversy (Nov 23, 2009 17:36 UK)
Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France but the world governing body is not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay.
Archived News:
Month: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Year: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
US
Second-tier soccer league dubs itself the NASL (Nov 23, 2009 22:37 UK)
The second division men's professional soccer league is scheduled to begin play this spring. It announced its name Monday, and it should be familiar to soccer fans in the United States and Canada: the North American Soccer League.
MLS
Galarcep: Donovan's season ends on a low note (Nov 23, 2009 07:40 UK)
After missing a critical kick in the penalty shootout, Landon Donovan's season ended on a low note, writes Ives Galarcep.
Davis: Rimando denies Galaxy in penalty shootout to earn MVP (Nov 23, 2009 06:55 UK)
Just as it did in the Eastern Conference final, RSL rode Nick Rimando's shot-stopping heroics in a penalty shootout to defeat the Galaxy in the MLS Cup final, writes Steve Davis.
MLS would like Montreal to become 19th team (Nov 23, 2009 04:00 UK)
Major League Soccer would like Montreal to become its 19th team in 2012, if it can get a stadium remodeled.
Beckham promises to return to MLS, buy franchise (Nov 22, 2009 08:02 UK)
David Beckham promised he will be indeed be back in MLS next season -- and that he will eventually exercise his option to own one of the league's teams.
Carlisle: RSL outlasts Galaxy to snare MLS Cup (Nov 22, 2009 07:07 UK)
In a game where injuries and fatigue threatened to derail both teams, RSL dug deeper to overcome L.A. 5-4 on penalties, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Beckham hobbles off after training for final (Nov 22, 2009 00:32 UK)
David Beckham limped off after training for Sunday's MLS Cup final, with an icepack wrapped around his injured right ankle, and said he would still play in the title decider against Real Salt Lake.
Sounders coach Schmid hospitalized (Nov 22, 2009 00:23 UK)
Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid is hospitalized after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
Carlisle: Morales the key for RSL (Nov 21, 2009 15:59 UK)
RSL will need Argentine playmaker Javier Morales to be at his best if it's to pull off an upset of the Galaxy, writes Jeff Carlisle.
NCAA & High School
Indiana 1-0 Butler: Bruin leads Hoosiers (Nov 22, 2009 22:07 UK)
The Indiana men's soccer team continues its postseason run after a 1-0 victory over No. 12 seed Butler on Sunday afternoon in second round action of the 2009 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship on Jerry Yeagley Field at Armstrong Stadium.
UCLA 2-1 Sac State: Frosh Hoffman the hero (Nov 22, 2009 22:02 UK)
Freshman forward Chandler Hoffman scored the game-winning goal in the 80th minute to lead sixth-seeded UCLA to a 2-1 victory over Sacramento State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night.
UEFA Champions League
Standard boss hopes to exploit Arsenal weakness (Nov 23, 2009 21:03 UK)
Standard Liege coach Laszlo Boloni has always been full of admiration for Arsene Wenger's football vision but feels his current young Arsenal side may be lacking something in their quest for European glory.
Barca to make decision on Ibrahimovic and Messi (Nov 23, 2009 20:40 UK)
Barcelona will decide on Tuesday whether to risk Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lionel Messi in their Champions League clash with Inter Milan at the Nou Camp.
Benitez believes Liverpool can produce a miracle (Nov 23, 2009 20:08 UK)
Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool can amaze Europe again and make sure of unlikely Champions League qualification.
Pernia returns to Atletico squad after car accident (Nov 23, 2009 17:27 UK)
Atletico Madrid full-back Mariano Pernia has been included in the squad to visit APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Marouane Chamakh doubtful for Juventus clash (Nov 23, 2009 16:13 UK)
Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh is a major doubt for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus after sustaining an abdomen injury at the weekend.
Kiev star Khacheridi misses Group F climax (Nov 23, 2009 12:22 UK)
Dynamo Kiev defender Evgen Khacheridi has been ruled out until the end of 2009 after breaking his toe in Ukraine's World Cup play-off defeat to Greece last week.
Liverpool fly to Hungary without Torres and Babel (Nov 23, 2009 12:06 UK)
Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel will miss Liverpool's potentially decisive Champions League game against Debrecen on Tuesday night, with both players absent from the travelling party that departed England on Monday morning.
English National Team
David James upbeat despite latest injury concern (Nov 23, 2009 20:52 UK)
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has played down the latest injury he suffered in the warm-up for Sunday's Premier League game at Stoke City.
English Premier League
Jermain Defoe reveals Champions League dream (Nov 23, 2009 18:10 UK)
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has revealed his determination to play in the Champions League and believes winning the Golden Boot this season will help his side qualify for Europe's top club competition.
Wigan players to refund fans after Spurs slaughter (Nov 23, 2009 15:41 UK)
Wigan Athletic's playing staff have offered to reimburse all supporters who suffered the trauma of witnessing in person their 9-1 destruction at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Fabregas swats aside new Barcelona rumours (Nov 23, 2009 14:53 UK)
Despite renewed speculation regarding a possible return to Barcelona, Cesc Fabregas has stated he is unwilling to become a pawn in the club's presidential campaign and has hinted he could spend the remainder of his career with Arsenal.
Hart vents fury at Algeria following late arrivals (Nov 23, 2009 13:23 UK)
Paul Hart has angrily denounced the Algerian FA for their "disgraceful" behaviour regarding Nadir Belhadj and Hassan Yebda during the international break.
Vela potential means Wenger will ignore Chamakh (Nov 23, 2009 12:55 UK)
Arsene Wenger will not renew his interest in Marouane Chamakh in January as he feels the void left by Robin van Persie's injury can be filled by Carlos Vela - a striker the Arsenal boss is hoping to tie to a new contract.
Fifth Official: Brown hangs on as Defoe smashes five (Nov 23, 2009 11:52 UK)
The Fifth Official rounds-up the weekend action and offers his opinion on 'that' handball.
Bolton chief Gartside won't panic despite slump (Nov 23, 2009 10:15 UK)
Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside is not ready to press the "panic button" despite a poor run of form that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.
Zaki courts controversy over Portsmouth rejection (Nov 23, 2009 09:03 UK)
Amr Zaki has astonishingly claimed that he will not consider signing for Portsmouth on the grounds that they employ two Israelis - Tal Ben Haim and Avram Grant - as well as an Algerian in the form of Nadir Belhadj.
Harry hails five-goal hero Defoe as England's best (Nov 23, 2009 08:31 UK)
After watching Jermain Defoe demolish Wigan Athletic with five goals in a 9-1 victory on Sunday, Harry Redknapp described the Tottenham striker as the best finisher in England.
Kevin Palmer: Crunch time for Defoe (Nov 22, 2009 21:55 UK)
Kevin Palmer explains why this is a make or break season for five-goal hero Jermain Defoe.
Team of the Week, November 22, 2009 (Nov 22, 2009 19:31 UK)
Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.
Spurs roll back the years to the "Glory Game" (Nov 22, 2009 18:23 UK)
Harry Redknapp told me not so long ago that he wanted to be such a huge success at Spurs that he would become the next England manager.
Ferguson rules out new signings in January (Nov 22, 2009 18:12 UK)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is unlikely to make any forays in the transfer market when the window reopens in January.
Premier League's biggest wins (Nov 22, 2009 17:17 UK)
Premier League's biggest wins
Premier League: Spurs hit nine (Nov 22, 2009 16:55 UK)
Jermain Defoe hit four goals inside 18 second-half minutes, as Tottenham hammered Wigan 6-1 on Sunday afternoon. The England striker was in fine form as Spurs climbed back into fourth place in the Premier League, but Wigan's inconsistent performances
Report: Hiddink all set for Chelsea director role (Nov 21, 2009 21:31 UK)
Guus Hiddink could be installed as CHelsea's new technical director as early as next month, according to reports.
Richard Jolly: Midfield marksmen guide United to victory (Nov 21, 2009 21:21 UK)
Richard Jolly was impressed by Manchester United's midfielders weighing in with their share of goals.
Evra salutes Fletcher's "unbelievable" strike (Nov 21, 2009 20:14 UK)
Patrice Evra has called on Manchester United to win every game between now and the end of the year after starring in the clinical 3-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford.
Palmer: Cole goal the next step in road to recovery (Nov 21, 2009 18:46 UK)
Joe Cole's guile and skill are returning and were too much for Wolves, says Kevin Palmer.
Premier League: Bent sinks Gunners, Blues cruise (Nov 21, 2009 17:07 UK)
Darren Bent did not need a beach-ball this time but Sunderland claimed another big scalp with a 1-0 defeat of Arsenal at the Stadium of Light.
Spanish Primera Liga
Phil Ball: Apocalypse Now as Real Madrid prepare to take on Barca in El Clasico (Nov 23, 2009 11:15 UK)
El Clasico fever has hit Spanish shores ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, says Phil Ball.
La Liga: Valencia fire, Nilmar double (Nov 22, 2009 18:19 UK)
Brazil striker Nilmar scored twice to lead Villarreal to a 3-1 home win over Real Valladolid that moved them up to 11th in La Liga on Sunday.
Messi facing lay-off with possible thigh tear (Nov 22, 2009 08:00 UK)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said he was concerned over an injury to Lionel Messi that forced the Argentine forward to be substituted during their 1-1 La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
La Liga: Real go top as Barcelona lose ground (Nov 21, 2009 19:42 UK)
Real Madrid continued their fine start to the Primera Division season with a steady if unspectacular home win over Racing Santander.
Spain
Del Bosque agrees contract extension with Spain (Nov 23, 2009 11:32 UK)
Vicente del Bosque will sign a two-year contract extension to stay on as Spain coach until 2012, RFEF president Angel Maria Villar has confirmed.
Italian Serie A
Baroni out, Malesani in at Serie A strugglers Siena (Nov 23, 2009 17:14 UK)
Siena have sacked Marco Baroni after less than a month at the helm and replaced him with Alberto Malesani until the end of the season.
Palermo turn to Delio Rossi after Zenga dismissal (Nov 23, 2009 16:44 UK)
Palermo have named Delio Rossi as their new coach, just hours after parting company with Walter Zenga in the aftermath of their 1-1 draw against Catania.
Palermo boss Zenga sacked after Catania draw (Nov 23, 2009 10:37 UK)
Palermo have sacked Walter Zenga after Sunday's 1-1 draw against Catania which extended the Sicilian outfit's winless run to four games.
Serie A: AC Milan rollercoaster, Totti hits hat-trick (Nov 22, 2009 16:13 UK)
AC Milan were imperious in attack but woeful defensively in a 4-3 home win over Cagliari on Sunday which summed up their topsy-turvy season.
Serie A: Balotelli scores as Inter beat Bologna (Nov 21, 2009 19:14 UK)
Teenage forward Mario Balotelli responded to flak from coach Jose Mourinho by scoring to help Serie A leaders Inter Milan to a 3-1 win at Bologna on Saturday.
German Bundesliga
Match-fixing probe unrelated to 2005 controversy (Nov 23, 2009 15:07 UK)
Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal has nothing to do with Germany's 2005 illegal betting affair, according to the country's soccer chief.
Struggling Bayern Munich are "lame", says Lahm (Nov 23, 2009 10:55 UK)
Philipp Lahm described Bayern Munich's form as "sick'' after another disappointing display against Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.
Bundesliga: Bayern draw leaves Van Gaal on brink (Nov 22, 2009 17:18 UK)
Werder Bremen demolished promoted Freiburg 6-0 with five goals in 27 minutes and a sparkling display of attacking football on Saturday to go top of the Bundesliga.
Bayern chief: Chelsea made massive Ribery bid (Nov 22, 2009 13:32 UK)
Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed his club received a bid of 65 million euros plus Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea for Franck Ribery in the summer.
Bundesliga: Bremen crush Freiburg by six to go top (Nov 21, 2009 17:36 UK)
Werder Bremen demolished promoted Freiburg 6-0 with five goals in 27 minutes and a sparkling display of attacking football on Saturday to go top of the Bundesliga.
French National Team
Marshall: What's French for 'contrite'? (Nov 21, 2009 14:06 UK)
Paul Marshall gauges the continuing fall-out of France's qualification for South Africa.
Cantona bares his teeth at Domenech and Henry (Nov 21, 2009 10:02 UK)
Former France international and Manchester United legend Eric Cantona launched his singular type of blast at both Raymond Domenech and Thierry Henry after his national team reached the World Cup at the expense of Ireland, and, in the case of Henry, b
French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Lorient down St Etienne to climb fourth (Nov 22, 2009 18:23 UK)
Lorient climbed to fourth in Ligue 1 on Sunday by scoring two early goals to win 2-0 win at strugglers St Etienne.
Ligue 1: Bordeaux lose, lowly Grenoble hold Lyon (Nov 21, 2009 20:39 UK)
Champions Girondins Bordeaux slumped to their first home Ligue 1 defeat in over two years when Valenciennes beat them 1-0 on Saturday.
France
Henry considered quitting over handball outcry (Nov 23, 2009 09:34 UK)
Thierry Henry has claimed that the vitriolic response to his handball against Republic of Ireland led him to consider his future at international level.
Irish give up hope of replay as France says no (Nov 21, 2009 16:11 UK)
DUBLIN -- Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.
Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: PSV and Ajax keep up pressure at top (Nov 22, 2009 18:23 UK)
PSV Eindhoven and Ajax kept up the pressure on Eredivisie leaders FC Twente with thumping home victories.
Eredivisie: AZ rollercoaster, NEC battle back (Nov 21, 2009 21:49 UK)
AZ Alkmaar scored three times in the last 20 minutes to complete a rollercoaster win over Roda JC.
Scottish Premier League
Smith seeks explanation from no-show Bougherra (Nov 23, 2009 13:41 UK)
Rangers manager Walter Smith is still waiting for an explanation from Madjid Bougherra for his late return from international duty.
SPL Clydesdale Bank Team of the Week (Nov 23, 2009 12:50 UK)
Neil McDougall compiles his best selection of players from this weekend's round of SPL fixtures.
Dundee boss Levein: There was no gulf in class (Nov 22, 2009 16:20 UK)
Celtic boss Tony Mowbray took succour from the Parkhead side's first defeat against Dundee United in a decade.
Scotland: Rangers head top, Hearts broken (Nov 21, 2009 17:24 UK)
Kris Boyd claimed his eighth goal of the season as Rangers returned to the summit of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Kilmarnock - and further strengthened his case for a Scotland recall.
United hope to end 40 games of hurt (Nov 21, 2009 13:46 UK)
Joe Duggan previews Dundee United v Celtic, live on ESPN UK, Sunday 12.30.
World Cup 2010
FIFA call meeting to discuss play-off controversy (Nov 23, 2009 17:36 UK)
Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France but the world governing body is not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay.
