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IFA sack Northern Ireland chief executive

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:01:04 GMT

Irish Football Association president Raymond Kennedy admitted there had been a breakdown in relations between the governing body and Howard Wells, which led to his sacking as chief executive.

Pressure eases on Domenech

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:56:37 GMT

France coach Raymond Domenech is focussing on getting another good performance out of his team in Tuesday's friendly against Tunisia rather than worrying about the outcome of a midweek meeting that will decide his future.

FIFA investigate Italian violence

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:52:28 GMT

FIFA have launched an investigation into the conduct of Italian fans during their World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria on Saturday.

Fans had right to boo, Gerrard insists

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:24:24 GMT

Steven Gerrard has bucked the trend of the last few days by claiming England fans had every right to boo Ashley Cole during the 5-1 drubbing of Kazakhstan on Saturday.

Cannavaro plays down link

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:36:26 GMT

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has pledged his future to Real Madrid despite reports linking him with a return to hometown club Napoli.

Burley slams Boyd over boycott

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:34:36 GMT

Scotland manager George Burley has reacted to Kris Boyd's decision to quit international football by insisting he only wants players who are fully committed to the cause.

South America: Familiar story is unfolding

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:27:08 GMT

A familiar story is unfolding in South America where Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil already look set to qualify for the World Cup leaving Uruguay, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia to fight for the remaining places.

Alonso would still consider Juventus move

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:05:24 GMT

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has revealed he would still be tempted by a move to Juventus even though the Italian club turned him down over the summer.

Low praises Frings response

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:40:26 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low has revealed Torsten Frings was another player to express his disappointment at being relegated to the bench for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Russia.

Johnson turns to yoga to cure pelvic problem

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:31:17 GMT

Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson is having yoga sessions in a bid to cure his nagging pelvic problems.

Huth awaits news on ankle problem

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:27:24 GMT

Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth was today waiting to learn just how serious his ankle injury is.

Struggling Osasuna sack coach Ziganda

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:26:03 GMT

Osasuna have sacked coach Jose Angel Ziganda, the club confirmed on Monday.

Pele gets France call for friendly with Tunisia

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:50:06 GMT

Yohann Pele has been drafted into France's squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Tunisia in Paris.

England await news on Terry ahead of Belarus trip

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:50:44 GMT

Fabio Capello will wait for a fitness bulletin on John Terry before making plans for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Belarus.

England goals shortage of no concern to Heskey

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:48:58 GMT

Emile Heskey approaches his 50th England cap insisting a lack of international goals is not weighing on his mind.

Burley defends tactics after blank against Norway

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:47:43 GMT

Scotland manager George Burley has defended the tactics he used in the goalless stalemate against Norway and insisted: "I got it right''.

Gillespie confident Irish will be back on track

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:44:24 GMT

Keith Gillespie insists Northern Ireland can recover from a poor start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

England will refuse to play Spain in Madrid

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:26 GMT

England are set to play Spain in a friendly next year - but will not allow the fixture to be held in Madrid, because of the racism problems they experienced at the Bernabeu in 2004.

Given desperate for an end to Toon chaos

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:40:55 GMT

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has urged potential buyers to invest in Newcastle as he holds on to his dream of winning a trophy with the club.

Capello believes patience will help Rooney shine

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:39:11 GMT

Fabio Capello believes patience is the key to Wayne Rooney becoming a truly world class star.

Dunga complains of hostile treatment in Venezuela

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:36:21 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga complained of a hostile reception in Venezuela, saying his players were kept awake at night and that some suffered stomach problems.

No letup for Qatar after World Cup reprieve

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:33:59 GMT

After escaping being expelled for fielding an ineligible player, Qatar are more buoyant than ever in World Cup qualifying, with a new coach and desire to keep their surprise Group One lead.

Quagliarella called into Italy squad for Montenegro

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:32:32 GMT

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has called up Fabio Quagliarella to replace the suspended Luca Toni in his squad for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.

Ecuador 1-0 Chile: Benitez bags winner again

soccernet.com — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:26:14 GMT

Three players were sent off as Ecuador beat Chile 1-0 in an ugly foul-ridden World Cup qualifier on Sunday to revive their chances of qualifying for South Africa.

Venezuela 0-4 Brazil: Cruise in Caracas

soccernet.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:24:38 GMT

Kaka scored a superb goal only six minutes into his first international for eleven months to set Brazil on the way to a 4-0 win over Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday.