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Weekly Soccer News
World Soccer News
for week of 04/21
Standard Liege on top 25 years later
An old glory of Belgian soccer, Standard Liege, have finally managed to win the domestic championship, their first in a quarter of the century and indeed the first piec...
April 22, 2008
Kaka hat-trick fires AC Milan
AC Milan maintained their hopes of finishing fourth with a commanding 5-1 win over Reggina.
Ricky Kaka scored a hat-trick, with the first two goals coming from the penalty-spot.
The Brazilian broke into the area on eight minutes and was tripped...
April 21, 2008
In Germany - Bayern eye first half of another doub
Borussia Dortmund require a spectacular reversal of fortune if they are to deprive Bayern Munich of the first half of a domestic double in the German Cup final at the Olympiastadion today.
While Bayern stand on the brink of a 21st league title a...
April 19, 2008
In England - Wenger has worst week in 12 years wit
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said yesterday he had suffered his worst week in nearly 12 years at the club after seeing his Premier League and Champions League challenges end just days apart.
Wenger, who took over at the north London club in Sep...
April 19, 2008
Torino have new coach for Inter visit
Torino's new coach Gianni De Biasi will look to spoil Inter's day when the leaders visit Turin this weekend while title rivals Roma have an easier-looking task at home to bottom club Livorno.
De Biasi quit Spain's Levante on Wednesday for a thir...
April 19, 2008
Capello warns players not to miss friendlies
England players who skip friendlies at the end of the season could damage their international careers, coach Fabio Capello said.
England play the United States at Wembley on May 28 and travel to the Caribbean to face Trinidad & Tobago on June 1 ...
April 17, 2008
Euro 2008 refs to tackle dissent, violent play
Referees at Euro 2008 will come down hard on players who use excessive force or show dissent if they follow instructions they were given on Thursday.
The 12 referees who will officiate at the June tournament in Austria and Switzerland were hande...
April 17, 2008
Roma have edge in cup semi and Inter draw
A rocket shot from Francesco Totti gave holders Roma a 1-0 home win over Catania in their Italian Cup semi-final first leg yesterday.
In the other first leg, Serie A leaders Inter drew 0-0 at home to Lazio in a dire game on a slippery surface.
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April 17, 2008
Roma have edge in cup semi and Inter draw
A rocket shot from Francesco Totti gave holders Roma a 1-0 home win over Catania in their Italian Cup semi-final first leg yesterday.
In the other first leg, Serie A leaders Inter drew 0-0 at home to Lazio in a dire game on a slippery surface.
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April 17, 2008
Benitez casts fresh doubts over Liverpool future
Manager Rafa Benitez prompted fresh doubts over his Liverpool future when he said he was being undermined by the club's board.
Benitez was surprised when co-owner Tom Hicks told the Mail on Sunday newspaper that chief executive Rick Parry had been...
April 15, 2008
Serie A Roundup, May 18
05/18/2008 10:44
Serie A Roundup: Inter Milan won its third straight league title after beating Parma 2-0 in the final round on Sunday. Link
Cech wants revenge against Red Devils
05/18/2008 10:41
Petr Cech says Chelsea has "extra motivation" to win the Champions League final after being pipped to domestic honors. Link
France drops Trezeguet from provisional squad
05/18/2008 07:37
France coach Raymond Domenech omitted David Trezeguet from his provisional squad for Euro 2008 on Sunday. Link
Adriano wants to 'shut everybody up' in Europe
05/18/2008 08:45
After proving his worth in Brazil, Adriano says he is ready to return to Europe and show he has regained top form. Link
Fergie stay key for Reds ace Ron
05/18/2008 06:19
Real Madrid target Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he will not leave Manchester United while manager Sir Alex Ferguson remains at the club. Link
Charlton slams 'unethical' pursuit
05/18/2008 06:19
Sir Bobby Charlton thinks Real Madrid's public pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo is "unethical" and is adamant the winger will stay at Old Trafford. Link
Anelka dismisses Blues exit talk
05/18/2008 07:29
Nicolas Anelka has ruled out a move away from Chelsea despite being frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge. Link
Gerrard wants Reds to splash cash
05/18/2008 10:59
Steven Gerrard wants Liverpool's owners to act immediately and give Rafa Benitez the funds needed to become title contenders. Link
Rooney: Drogba seems like 'his head's not quite there'
05/18/2008 07:51
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has taken a swipe at Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's temperament ahead of the Champions League final. Link
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