As of today, January 27th, the draw for the UEFA Euro 2008 is now a
fact. The groups show promise of uncertain final standings and
interesting results to the end of the qualifications. Who will head on
for glory to the Euro 2008 and who will stand in the shadow and watch?
Time will show...

Starting with Group A the finalists from the previous Euro 2004
Portugal will have to face Poland and Serbia & Montenegro, in the
fight for the first place. Belgium, despite being outsiders also have
chances .........

To read more:
http://www.soccerdiscussions.com/viewtopic.php?t=114

Breaking News from Yahoo Sports: SOCCER,
   http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/soccer

   European Zone (14 teams)
1. Germany (Host)
2. Ukraine
3. Netherlands
4. Poland
5. England
6. Croatia
7. Italy
8. Portugal
9. Sweden
10. Serbia and Montenegro
11. France
12. Switzerland
13. Spain
14. Czech Republic
   South American Zone (4 teams)
15. Argentina
16. Brazil
17. Ecuador
18. Paraguay
   North, Central American and Caribbean Zone (4 teams)
19. USA
20. Mexico
21. Costa Rica
22. Trinidad and Tobago
   Asian Zone (4 teams)
23. Japan
24. Iran
25. Korea Republic
26. Saudi Arabia
   African Zone (5 teams)
27. Angola
28. Ivory Coast
29. Togo
30. Ghana
31. Tunisia
   Oceanian Zone (1 team)
32. Australia





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This is a big weekend for fans, and to celebrate, a feature only for members of
Yahoo Sports: Soccer (the original Yahoo news group on the sport, founded in
1998)...
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/soccer   Join this weekend, and to
celebrate the action at the MLS Cup,  FIFA WCQ Playoffs and International
Friendlies, the best of the 2005 and earlier World Cup qualifying and MLS player
pics (like these samples) of the players participating will be sent to you, and
you can enjoy the latest ones in the Photo Albums, too.
Official fashion and nudes, shirtless and action on the pitch by players like
these
(Brian McBride and Cristiano Ronaldo) and others like Kaka,  David Beckham,
Landon Donovan, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Freddie Ljungberg, and many more.  If
you join SOCCER, you can choose to receive the pics in your mail, or just browse
the Photo Albums, but only members can access these features.  The special pics
will be sent each day this weekend!






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Saturday night in Major League Soccer,
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/lagalaxy2005

Tonight, Landon Donovan became Major League Soccer's
all-time leader in postseason goals,
scoring both in the LA Galaxy's 2-0 win over the
Colorado Rapids in the Western Conference Championship
(played at Invesco Field in Denver).
In the 28th minute, he capitalized on a brilliant pass
from Cobi Jones, and in the 88th minute, Landon sealed
the deal unassisted. Galaxy will play the Eastern
Conference winner in the MLS Cup next Sunday.

FIFA: 45 yr.old Maradona gets an offer...
Diego Maradona offered to make a return with Argentina National team.
exclusive FIFA article from today at Yahoo Sports: Soccer
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/soccer






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Yahoo Sports Update: TT gets the "Boot" from MLS for 2005, Revs into Conference
Finals
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/soccer

Taylor Twellman awarded 2005 GOLDEN BOOT
for his 17 goals during regular season...

New Taylor Twellman Community at orkut,
http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=6154219

It is the second scoring championship for Twellman, who becomes just the second
player to win the award more than once, having also taken the prize in his first
MLS season in 2002, when it also included assists.
"It means a lot," Twellman said of capturing the Golden Boot. "The last year and
a half has been pretty difficult, including this year. At the end of the day, if
we don't win the championship it (doesn't mean much) to me."
The Revolution have put themselves in a great position to claim their first MLS
Cup, thanks in no small part to Twellman's consistent contributions. New England
finished atop the Eastern Conference with 59 points from a 17-7-8 record. On
several occasions this season Twellman struck late to win or tie games for the
Revolution, including in the season opener.
The Revs, the Eastern Conference's best team, will meet the Chicago Fire in the
Conference Final this weekend to see who goes on to the MLS Cup on Nov. 13th.



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Yahoo Sports: Soccer

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/soccer
MLS Playoffs - Conference Semifnials - 2nd leg : METROSTARS at REVOLUTION

Read the results here:
http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=10292005_METNE





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breaking story posted to Arsenal Fans Worldwide at Yahoo Sports,
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/arsenalfansworldwide

Martin Jol believes his Tottenham side can finally put an end to
Arsenal's domination of north London derbies when the two teams do
battle again at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

Spurs last put one over on their fiercest rivals six years ago but
times are changing and Jol's side go into the game sitting in third
place in the Barclays Premiership - five places above Arsene
Wenger's side.

"1999 - that must have been the last time we beat Arsenal," said Jol.

"Was it 2-1 or something? Six years, but since then Arsenal have
been a top side and Wenger has done a very good job over there.

"I put that mildly, as Arsenal are one of the best teams over the
past decade, so Wenger must also be one of the best over the last
decade.

"But, the thing is that we are above them in the league now and
hopefully we can stay in that position."

Jol believes the game will enable everyone to see that his team's
place in the table is merited and was quick to point out that since
the turn of the year, they have lost just once at home - 2-0 to
champions Chelsea earlier this season.

"It's the only home game we have with them this year - hopefully we
won't get them in the FA Cup - so it's a good opportunity to show
everybody we are a bit better than last year.

"We shouldn't forget that since December last year we only lost at
home to Chelsea and that's a very good thing."

Meanwhile, Jol has praised Arsenal's stars for their hilarious
penalty disaster against Manchester City at Highbury.

Arsenal's Robert Pires and Thierry Henry became a laughing stock
when they tried to conjure up a clever spot-kick move.

Pires failed to roll the ball into the path of Henry and the chance
to score was gone in seconds as City's defenders sprinted into the
area to clear.

But rather than continue the humiliation of the pair, the Spurs
coach said he was impressed by their creativity.

"It was very creative thinking," he said. "But when you saw
Holland's Johan Cruyff do the same thing, and I saw it a thousand
times, he laid the ball off with the inside of the foot and not with
the studs.

"I thought it was very brave but the Manchester City players were
quicker than they were. That is one of the risks of doing that.
Cruyff did it differently - he laid if off and he laid it back and
they scored."

Jol does not believe any of his players would contemplate following
Arsenal's lead but if they did, he would only have a good laugh
about it once they won the game by a margin of two or three goals.

"I would have a good laugh and maybe a beer with them if it is two
or three nil. I don't think Arsenal will do it again because they
know that we know about it now."

Jol will be boosted by the news that Henry has just a 30% chance of
playing in the game while Spurs will be without the suspended Edgar
Davids in midfield.

(Reuters) - Brazilians and Juventus players appear in force on the
list of candidates for European Footballer of the Year unveiled by
French magazine France Football on Monday.

Last year's winner, Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko of AC Milan,
is among the nominees as well as 2003 winner, Juventus midfielder
Pavel Nedved of the Czech Republic.

Eight of Nedved's team mates are also on the 50-strong list. Brazil
midfielder Emerson is among them, alongside nine of his compatriots.

England midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, who led
Liverpool to their fifth European Cup last season, are rewarded for
their fantastic year respectively with Chelsea and the Reds by being
included.

The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be announced on November 28.

Adriano - Inter Milan
Michael Ballack - Bayern Munich
David Beckham - Real Madrid
Gianluigi Buffon - Juventus
Mauro Camoranesi - Juventus
Fabio Cannavaro - Juventus
Jamie Carragher - Liverpool
Petr Cech - Chelsea
Andriy Shevchenko - AC Milan
Gregory Coupet - Olympique Lyon
Cris - Olympique Lyon
Deco - Barcelona
Dida - AC Milan
Didier Drogba - Chelsea
Emerson - Juventus
Michael Essien - Olympique Lyon/Chelsea
Samuel Eto'o - Barcelona
Luis Figo - Real Madrid/Inter Milan
Diego Forlan - Villarreal
Luis Garcia - Liverpool
Steven Gerrard - Liverpool
Thierry Henry - Arsenal
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Juventus
Juninho - Olympique Lyon
Kaka - AC Milan
Frank Lampard - Chelsea
Roy Makaay - Bayern Munich
Claude Makelele - Chelsea
Paolo Maldini - AC Milan
Pavel Nedved - Juventus
Michael Owen - Real Madrid/Newcastle United
Park Ji-sung - PSV Eindhoven/ManchesterUnited
Andrea Pirlo - AC Milan
Raul - Real Madrid
Juan Roman Riquelme - Villarreal
Arjen Robben - Chelsea
Roberto Carlos - Real Madrid
Robinho - Real Madrid
Ronaldinho - Barcelona
Ronaldo - Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United
Wayne Rooney - Manchester United
John Terry - Chelsea
Lilian Thuram - Juventus
David Trezeguet - Juventus
Marc Van Bommel - PSV Eindhoven/Barcelona
Ruud Van Nistelrooy - Manchester United
Patrick Vieira - Arsenal/Juventus
Xavi - Barcelona
Zinedine Zidane - Real Madrid





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Sunday's MLS Playoff,
Western Conference Semifinal, 1st leg.
EARTHQUAKES at GALAXY

Ex-San Diego Socker and San Diego Gaucho HERCULEZ GOMEZ scored
first for L.A., LANDON DONOVAN scored the other 2 in the 3-1 win over
San Jose Earthquakes at the Home Depot Center.
This was Landon's first playoff appearance with Galaxy against his old
team (who he left last year), and with whom he won the 2003 MLS Cup as
captain.

Every fact of today's match on this page,
http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/scoreboard/game.jsp?match=10232005_SJLA

Read more at http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=184733&cc=5739

MLS playoffs report - Conference Semifinals - First Leg
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/mls2infinity2005

DC United 0 - 0 Chicago Fire

FC Dallas 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids

New England Revolution 0 - 1 NY/NJ Metrostars...

Amado Guevara scored in the first half and Tony Meola made three saves
for the shutout, leading the MetroStars to a 1-0 victory over the New
England Revolution in the first game of the Eastern Conference
semifinal series on Saturday night.

The victory gives the MetroStars the upper hand in the home-and-home
aggregate goal series, which continues next Saturday at Gillette
Stadium. The MLS playoffs air on Fox Soccer Channel, ESPN 2, and
others, with November 13's MLS Cup Championship in Dallas on ABC.

Tottenham held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League
on Saturday, while Arsenal missed a bizarre penalty in its 1-0 win
over Manchester City.

The draw at Old Trafford continued Tottenham's best ever start to a
Premier League season. Spurs stay second with 19 points, eight
points behind leader Chelsea.

Manchester United is third with 18 points. Arsenal is two points
further behind.

In other Saturday results, it was Aston Villa 0, Wigan 2; Fulham 2,
Liverpool 0; and Blackburn 2, Birmingham 0. Later, Portsmouth hosts
Charlton.

At Old Trafford, United took the lead after seven minutes when
Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson dropped a Ruud van Nistelrooy
header and Mikael Silvestre kicked it into the goal.

Jermaine Jenas leveled in the 72nd minute with a free kick that
curled into the top corner.

"I think today was probably a fair result," United manager Alex
Ferguson said. "We cannot do anything about Chelsea, all we can do
is concentrate on our own results. We have to collect as many points
as we can and try to stay as close as possible."

Tottenham hasn't won at Old Trafford since the Premier League began
in 1992. Its last win at Old Trafford was in 1989.

"The pressure is on Manchester United to win the Premiership, but we
felt we could win," Tottenham manager Martin Jol said. "While I
still expect Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool to
finish in the top four, maybe we are not far away."

Arsenal bounced back from its 2-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion
last week to beat Manchester City. Gunner fans, visit
Arsenal Fans Worldwide at Yahoo Sports,
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arsenalfansworldwide

FIFA U-17 World Championship Wrap: Brazil win, North Korea surprise

Brazil shook off their opening round loss to Gambia with a win over Holland.
Gambia defeated Qatar, the US downed Italy (report is on a separate page), and
North Korea throttled Ivory Coast...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18350
________________________________
Germany: Bundesliga match reports

Reports of matches played in the Bundesliga:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18349
________________________________
Copa Sudamericana: Mexico's Pumas overcome The Strongest

Pumas of UNAM defeated The Strongest of Bolivia 3-1 in a Copa Sudamericana
quarter-final first leg match played at the Estadio Olimpico Universitario, in
Mexico City...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18348
________________________________
England: Carling Cup Wrap

League Two leaders Grimsby Town's Jean-Paul Kamudimba Kalala scored two minutes
from time to send Spurs tumbling out of the Carling Cup at vibrant Blundell
Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18347
________________________________
French Ligue 1 Review

Lyon are still the solid leaders of Ligue 1 despite being slowed down by
Bordeaux (1-1)...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18346
________________________________
English Premier League probes disappearing crowds

An English Premier League meeting next month will discuss falling crowd numbers
at the start of the new season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18345
________________________________
Coach Profile: Togo's Stephen Keshi

There has been much talk about Togo's impressive form recently following some
outstanding results in the 2006 African Nations Cup and World Cup qualifiers. In
fact their top-flight performance in the competition has earned the team, which
failed to qualify for last year's African Nations Cup, a place in the 2006
African Nations Cup finals in Egypt...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18344
________________________________
Rising Stars of the Brasileirão: Corinthians' Eduardo 'Ratinho'

Eduardo 'Ratinho' celebrated his 18th birthday in style, scoring the winning
goal in the Brasileirão match against Figueirense with a perfect free kick...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18343
________________________________
FIFA U-17 World Championship: US better than Italy

A very sound display by the Americans proved too much for Italy in a 3-1
victory. Italy finished the match with ten men on the field and minus their head
coach from the bench...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18342
________________________________
Australia to go it alone in World Cup bid

Australia are planning an ambitious bid to stage the World Cup alone after FIFA
scuttled their plans to co-host the 2018 event with New Zealand...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18341
________________________________
Asian Champions League: Shenzhen semi success

A Li Yi brace sent Shenzhen Jianlibao into the semi-finals of Asia's club
competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18340
________________________________
Scotland: League Cup holders Rangers sink Clyde with late burst

Scottish League Cup holders Rangers struck three times in extra time to beat
first division Clyde 5-2 and book a quarter-final place...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18339
________________________________
Scotland: Romanov stops the scoffing as Hearts revel in winning style

When Vladimir Romanov swept into power as owner of Hearts in January, he joked
that his mission to smash the Old Firm's dominance of Scottish football would be
achieved in a matter of "hours and minutes."...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18338
________________________________
Germany: Guerrero provides sixth win from six for Bayern

Paolo Guerrero came off the bench to give Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory away to
Eintracht Frankfurt and make it six league wins out of six for the champions...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18337
________________________________
England: Tottenham humbled by Grimsby, Villa hit eight

Tottenham Hotspur, three-time winners of the competition, have suffered a
humiliating 1-0 defeat by third division Grimsby Town in the League Cup second
round...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18336
________________________________
Brasileirão 27th Round Midweek Preview

Although throughout the current championship various teams have played musical
chairs with the Brasileirão throne, only Ponte Preta and Corinthians have
managed to warm the number one spot for three consecutive rodadas...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18335
________________________________
Sweden: Win takes Malmo to third

Second-half goals from Daniel Andersson and Yksel Osmanovski gave Malmo a 2-0
win over Helsinborg in an Allsvenskan match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18334
________________________________
Belgium: Gent edge FC Brussels

Gent beat FC Brussels 2-1 in their Belgian Jupiler League match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18333
________________________________
Austria: Graz hold out Rapid

Rapid Vienna were held 2-2 at Sturm Graz in their Austrian Bundesliga match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18332
________________________________
NZ Knights' Moss keen on opportunity

All White Glen Moss says he is ready to make the most of his A-League football
debut for the New Zealand Knights in Auckland...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18331
________________________________
Sydney's Rudan ruled out of Queensland clash

Sydney FC's early season woes have continued, with skipper Mark Rudan ruled out
of Friday's crunch A-League clash with the Queensland Roar in Brisbane...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18330
________________________________
England: Man U's Rooney handed two-match UEFA ban for red card

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been handed a two-match ban following
his sending-off in the UEFA Champions League match at Villarreal last week, the
UEFA website reported...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18329
________________________________
Greece: PAOK Salonika to sign Matthaeus as coach

Greek club PAOK Salonika are close to signing former world champion Lothar
Matthaeus as their new head coach after a miserable start to the season, a club
official said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18328
________________________________
Argentina: Home ban for Independiente, Racing stadium shut

Independiente have been given a one-match home ban for safety violations during
their derby match with arch-rivals Racing Club earlier this month...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18327
________________________________
Uruguay: Penarol lose three points after violence

The disciplinary tribunal of the AUF has decided to deduct three points from
Penarol, after disturbances by their fans led to a Uruguayan league match being
abandoned...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18326
________________________________
Moss set for NZ Knights debut

All White international Glen Moss will make his A-League debut in goal for the
New Zealand Knights against Perth Glory in Auckland...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18325
________________________________
Scotland: Celtic captain Lennon banned for three matches

Celtic captain Neil Lennon has been banned for three matches by the Scottish
Football Association, following his sending-off in last month's Old Firm derby
against Rangers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18324
________________________________
Matthaus hungry for new challenge with Greek club PAOK Salonika

West Germany's 1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus, currently coach of the
Hungarian national team, admitted that he was on the brink of returning to club
management with Greek side PAOK Salonika...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18323
________________________________
Italy: Iaquinta frozen out of Udinese squad

Vincenzo Iaquinta's magical moment has come to an abrupt end, as the Udinese
striker has opted not to extend his stay with the club. For this reason he has
been dropped out of the squad indefinitely...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18322
________________________________
Iran international Nekounam's German move blocked by coach

Iran's international midfielder Javed Nekounam declared that his transfer to
Bundesliga outfit Kaiserslautern was scuppered by his club coach Mustafa
Denizli...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18321
________________________________
Iran coach hopes side can be World Cup 'dark horses'

Brazil, Argentina or Holland, and not Germany, are the teams best placed to
scoop the World Cup in Germany next year, Iran's Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18320
________________________________
Brazil: São Paulo's Flávio to pair Lugano in Minas

After soothing worried fans about Amoroso's groin strain, SPFC sawbones José
Sanchez was rather gloomy about central defender Fabão, suffering from recurrent
sharp pains in his left heel, and finding it difficult to walk, let alone play
football...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18319
________________________________
Brazil: Santos coach Gallo to modify team that faces Palmeiras

Peixe coach Gallo has to balance the rough with the smooth in their home match
against Palmeiras at the Vila Belmiro...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18318
________________________________
Brazil: Internacional's Wilson is symbol of gutsy Colorado

Internacional's hard-fought 3-2 win over Copa Libertadores runners-up Atlético
Paranaense saw the birth of a new hero in the southern Colorado...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18317
________________________________
Brazil: Injury to Flamengo striker Lucas scraps signing

Centre-forward Lucas, currently playing Japan's J-League, has fallen victim to
an injury that scuppers plans for the Brazilian to reinforce the Urubu attack.
The player suffered a concussion in the clash between his team, FC Tokyo, and
Yokohama F-Marinos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18316
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Brazil: Fluminense's Petkovic still No. 1 penalty-taker

Fluminense saw their chances of maintaining the Brasileirão leadership disappear
in a puff of smoke with the paltry draw against Coritiba last Sunday. To make
matters worse, Petkovic missed a crucial penalty that would have kept the
Tricolor Carioca on top...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18315
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Brazil: Botafogo coach Roth battles euphoria

The brace of wins that the Fogão have conquered have unleashed a wave of
euphoria at the Rio de Janeiro club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18314
________________________________
England: Bolton's Campo breaks foot in training, out for two months

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Ivan Campo has fractured a bone in his foot and and
will be out for up to two months, the Premier League club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18313
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Czech Republic: Poborsky steps down as Sparta Prague captain

Sparta Prague's Karel Poborsky quit as club captain before a Czech Cup
third-round match, Sparta said on their website...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18312
________________________________
France: Monaco chairman in no hurry to replace Deschamps

Monaco chairman Michel Pastor will take his time before appointing a new coach
to replace Didiers Deschamps, who resigned on Monday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18311
________________________________
France: Former Marseille chairman to stand trial for embezzlement

Former Marseille chairman Robert Louis-Dreyfus has been ordered to stand trial
for embezzling money at the French Ligue 1 club, Marseille prosecutors
revealed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18310
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Germany: Voeller rules out taking Leverkusen job

Rudi Voeller has ruled out taking the coaching job at Bayer Leverkusen himself,
even after tasting triumph in his first match in temporary charge...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18309
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Greece: Panathinaikos release midfielder Basinas

Greece midfielder Angelos Basinas became a free agent when Panathinaikos said on
their website he was being released from his contract...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18308
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Holland name provisional squad

Holland coach Marco van Basten has named a 33-man provisional squad for the
forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Macedonia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18307
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Italy: Messina defender Zanchi fails doping test

Messina defender Marco Zanchi could face a lengthy suspension after failing a
doping test taken after a Serie A game last month...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18306
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US: Salt Lake's Dunseth gets two-match ban

Real Salt Lake defender Brian Dunseth has been censured with a US$1,000 fine and
two-match suspension by the MLS Disciplinary Committee...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18305
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US: MLS Preview- Colorado Rapids v Real Salt Lake

Colorado welcome Real Salt Lake to Denver for the second match of the Rocky
Mountain Cup, and if that's not enough of a reason to attend, it's also "Rapids
Oktoberfest"...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18304
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US: MLS Preview- San Jose EarthQuakes v Chicago Fire

Are the Quakes unbeatable, or are they about due for a loss? Unbeaten in their
last ten matches, and still undefeated at home, a road win seems unlikely for
Chicago...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18303
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US: MLS Preview- FC Dallas v Los Angeles

Bruce Springsteen has a lyric for seasons like the one FC Dallas is having: One
step up and two steps back...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18302
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US: MLS Preview- Columbus v New England

Both teams come into this match off disappointing losses, games that they both
felt they should have won. The Revs lost to the Metros in a 5-4 shootout while
the Crew dropped a 2-1 decision to Chicago, both games being decided in the
final ten minutes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18301
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Spain: Primera Liga Preview- Barcelona v Valencia

A significant stutter at the Vicente Calderon last weekend shifts some (and only
some) of the focus from Real Madrid's catastrophic start to Barcelona's defence
of their crown...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18300
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Spain: Primera Liga Midweek Preview

It's only Matchday 4 this midweek, but already La Liga is in intriguing foment
with some big reputations on the line...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18299
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Udinese v Juventus

This week two teams meet in what could be a promising encounter... Udinese, the
up and coming team, against Juventus, the established power whose octopus
tentacles keep growing...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18298
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Roma v Parma

This week Serie A tantalises our senses with two games; one in midweek like this
one and the other on the weekend. Two fallen powers who are looking for payback
from a horrid season last year square off in an enticing encounter...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18297
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Chievo v Inter Milan

After easily defeating Lecce at home, Inter Milan face a much trickier test
against Chievo away from home...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18296
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Italy: Serie A Preview- AC Milan v Lazio

Roman side Lazio make their way north for a huge clash against AC Milan at the
San Siro...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18295
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Asian Champions League: Pas look to make history

The tie between Iran and the UAE is finely balanced, but the Persians are
determined to make the step to the last four...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18294
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England: Tottenham's Carrick ruled out for two weeks with ankle injury

Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Carrick will be out for about two weeks after
suffering an ankle injury, the Premier League club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18293
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Bulgarian referee banned for three months

Bulgarian referee Cvetan Georgiev has received a three-month ban for making a
string of errors during Levski Sofia's 4-4 draw against Beroe, the country's
football association said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18292


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FIFA U-17 World Championship Wrap: China, Mexico and Turkey progress

Update from all Youth World Championship matches:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18291
________________________________
Italy: Serie A Review- Round 3

Juventus were hoping to continue their early-season form against Ascoli at the
Stadio Delle Alpi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18290
________________________________
England: Campbell at the double for Arsenal

Defender Sol Campbell celebrated his first Premier League game of the season in
style by heading both goals as Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at Highbury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18289
________________________________
South American roundup

Manuel Neira scored a 10-minute hat-trick as Chilean champions Union Espanola
thumped Palestino 4-1 at the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18288
________________________________
Argentina: Champions Velez edge out River

A goal by Claudio Enria five minutes before half-time enabled Velez Sarsfield to
grab the three points away against River Plate at the Estadio Monumental...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18288
________________________________
Asian Champions League: Title-holders look to last four

West meets East as Al-Ittihad look to defeat Shandong Luneng in the second leg
of their quarter-final...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18287
________________________________
Germany: Midweek Bundesliga Preview

The first midweek programme of this season's Bundesliga sees champions Bayern
Munich looking to extend their record-breaking winning run...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18286
________________________________
Brasileirão Week 26 Match Report: São Paulo 4 - 2 Vasco da Gama

São Paulo have made it six wins on the trot, although Paulo Autuori's men are
still finding an offensive 4-4-2 difficult to digest, seeming to prefer the
comfort blanket of a 3-5-2...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18285
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African league roundup

A roundup of league action from around Africa:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18284
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Eastern European roundup

Roundup of weekend football in Eastern Europe:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18283
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Spain: Valencia to follow Atletico example against Barcelona

Valencia striker Patrick Kluivert believes his side can take a leaf out of
Atletico Madrid's book and beat his former club Barcelona when the two teams
meet at the Nou Camp...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18282
________________________________
Mexico teach Australian under-17s a lesson

Australia have been knocked out of the FIFA U-17 World Championship after
suffering a 3-0 defeat against Mexico in Peru...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18281
________________________________
Argentina: Pressure mounts on Rivarola after Racing draw

Racing Club fought out a 2-2 draw with Olimpo in an action packed match played
at an exhilarating pace in Avellaneda. Still the result puts enormous pressure
on Racing coach Guillermo Rivarola, as Racing languish in seventh position...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18280
________________________________
France: Monaco turn back on Deschamps years

Troubled Monaco start life without Didier Deschamps when they visit promoted
Troyes in Ligue 1...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18279
________________________________
England: Midweek League (Carling) Cup Preview

Attention in England this week turns to the Second Round of the League Cup, a
competition undervalued by the big boys, but a route into the UEFA Cup for the
winners...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18278
________________________________
Nacional defeat Sporting to go joint top in Portugal

Nacional Madeira moved joint top of the Portuguese Premier League with a 2-1
home win over Sporting...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18277
________________________________
Iranian Premier League: Power shifting away from capital

Fans in the western city of Isfehan are happy at the moment, as the city's two
teams are sitting pretty at the top of the Iranian League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18276
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Asian Champions League: Much to do for Al Sadd's Milutinovic

Qatar's finest have a huge task on their hands to overturn a 3-0 first leg
deficit...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18275
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Uruguay: Unfashionable Rampla thrash Nacional

Unfashionable side Rampla Juniors thrashed Torneo Especial champions Nacional
3-0 in a match corresponding to the fourth round of the Torneo Apertura at the
Estadio Centenario in Montevideo...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18274
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Ukraine: Dnipro halt slide

Dnipro climbed away from the danger zone with a crucial 1-0 home win against
Metallurg Donetsk...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18273
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Sweden: Djurgarden six clear

Djurgarden took a big step towards the championship after an impressive
second-half display gave them a 3-1 away victory against their nearest rivals
IFK Gothenburg...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18272
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Spain: Atletico's aspirations soar after victory over Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's long-suffering fans are beginning to believe they have the
team and coach to bring them success this season, following a spirited 2-1 win
over champions Barcelona...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18271
________________________________
Spain: Primera Liga leaders Getafe stay focused on survival

Getafe are top of the Primera Liga for the first time in their history, looking
down on Madrid rivals Real and Atletico after three games, but coach Bernd
Schuster says top flight survival remains their objective...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18270
________________________________
France: PSG face up to Lille test

Paris St Germain will be under pressure to overcome Sunday's heavy defeat to St
Etienne as they aim to get their Ligue 1 challenge back on track against last
season's runners-up Lille...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18269
________________________________
FIFA U-17 World Championship Preview: US v Italy

There may be a measure of revenge on the line for the US when they clash with
Italy. That's because Italy knocked the Americans out of the U-20 World
Championship earlier this summer...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18268
________________________________
England: Leeds see light at end of tunnel

Leeds United, who crashed out of the Premiership with 100 million pounds of debt
hanging around their necks a year ago, believe they can rise from the dead...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18267
________________________________
Hay missing for NZ Knights

The New Zealand Knights will be without skipper Danny Hay for the next couple of
rounds of the A-League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18266
________________________________
Germany: Eintracht to host high-flyers

Eintracht are the latest side charged with the task of trying to stop Felix
Magath's Bayern Munich when the league leaders roll into Frankfurt...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18265
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Argentina: New roles for Bauza, Solari

Two clubs in Argentina's Apertura tournament have appointed new managers as they
seek to recover from their disappointing starts to the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18264
________________________________
Basualdo resigns as coach of Peru's Universitario

Former Argentina international Jose Basualdo has resigned as coach of
Universitario after local media began publishing speculation about his private
life...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18263
________________________________
Australian international Emerton relegated to bench

Brett Emerton was relegated to the Blackburn Rovers bench as Australian players
resumed their international program in European club action this weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18262
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Spain: Sevilla's Makukula sidelined for up to nine months

Sevilla striker Ariza Makukula will be sidelined for between seven and nine
months after undergoing surgery on his knee, the Primera Liga club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18261
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Spain: Real Madrid may try to get defeat overturned due to ref error

Real Madrid are looking into the possibility of getting their 1-0 defeat at
Espanyol annulled after claiming the referee made an error before the goal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18260
________________________________
Spain: Espanyol player says Beckham insulted and slapped him

Espanyol defender Sergio Sanchez has accused Real Madrid midfielder David
Beckham of insulting him and slapping him after their Primera Liga match which
Real lost 1-0...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18259
________________________________
Spain: Dani blow for Real Betis

Real Betis striker Dani Martin will be out of action for up to a month after
tearing a hamstring during his side's 0-0 draw against Real Zaragoza...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18258
________________________________
Spain: Celta's Canobbio out for two months

Fabián Canobbio has been sidelined for two months after he damaged ankle
ligaments in Celta's defeat against Racing Santander at the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18257
________________________________
Spain: Atletico's Perea out of Sociedad clash

Atletico Madrid defender Luis Perea has been ruled out of his side's encounter
with Real Sociedad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18256
________________________________
Slater inducted into Australian Football Hall of Fame

Former long-serving Australian international Robbie Slater plus pioneering
Australian midfielder Craig Johnston of English giants Liverpool head a list of
11 inductees into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, announced in Sydney...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18255
________________________________
Serbia & Montenegro: Red Star Belgrade pile up debt, seek sponsors

Former European champions Red Star Belgrade are some 7.8 million euros (US$9.49
million) in debt and are looking for sponsors to bail them out, club officials
were quoted as saying...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18254
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Queensland's Dilevski eyes Yorke battle

Queensland Roar defender Spase Dilevski has his sights set on shutting down
Sydney FC's star striker Dwight Yorke after agreeing to a new two-year deal with
the A-League club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18253
________________________________
Portugal: Maritimo coach resigns after bad start

Maritimo coach Rui Rodrigues "Juca" has resigned after only four games of the
Portuguese league season, the Madeira Island club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18252
________________________________
Nigeria to bid for 2010 African Nations Cup

Nigeria will bid to host the 2010 African Nations Cup tournament, a sports
ministry statement said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18251
________________________________
Korea's Tae-Yong Shin announces retirement from Queensland club

South Korean midfielder Tae-Yong Shin will hang up his boots after failing to
recover from a persistent ankle injury, according to his Australian club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18250
________________________________
Keane break affects Ireland

Manchester United captain Roy Keane will miss Ireland's do-or-die World Cup
qualifier at home to Switzerland next month after breaking a bone in his foot...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18249
________________________________
Italy: Parma takeover in progress

Spanish businessman Lorenzo Sanz is one step closer to completing a takeover of
Serie A club Parma...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18248
________________________________
Italy: Mancini news plunges Roma into injury crisis

AS Roma will probably have to do without their Brazilian wing Mancini for the
next three weeks...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18247
________________________________
Italy: Capello not impressed by Juventus' perfect start

Serie A leaders Juventus are putting their perfect record on the line, with
coach Fabio Capello demanding improvement away at Udinese...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18246
________________________________
Holland: Twente's Niemeyer injured

FC Twente midfielder Peter Niemeyer will be out for two weeks after picking up
an injury in the goalless draw with ADO Den Haag...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18245
________________________________
Holland: PSV duo Reiziger, Ball face long spell on sidelines

PSV Eindhoven's new signings Michael Reiziger and Michael Ball face long spells
out after being injured at the weekend, the Dutch champions said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18244
________________________________
Greece defender Dellas joins AEK

Greek international centre back Traianos Dellas has returned to AEK Athens on a
two-year contract, the club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18243
________________________________
Germany: Nurnberg suffer Mintal blow

Nurnberg have been dealt a major blow after star midfielder Marek Mintal was
ruled out for up to two months with a broken foot...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18242
________________________________
England: Tottenham's Gardner facing two months out

Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner is facing two months on the sidelines after
he suffered a serious thigh injury in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18241
________________________________
France: Deschamps steps down as Monaco coach

Didier Deschamps has officially resigned as Monaco coach after a poor run of
form that has left the club 15th in Ligue 1 and out of the UEFA Champions
League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18240
________________________________
England: Man U's Ferguson visits Oslo to urge Mikel transfer

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson visited Norway to press his claim for
the transfer of Nigerian teenager John Obi Mikel from Norwegian football club
Lyn Oslo, Norwegian media said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18239
________________________________
England: Butt charged by FA

Birmingham's Nicky Butt has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for
making abusive comments to a match official...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18238
________________________________
England: Aston Villa receive approach to buy club

Aston Villa said earlier this week they had received a "preliminary approach" to
buy the Premier League club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18237
________________________________
Czech ref suspended for rort

A referee in the Czech Republic received an eight-month suspended sentence for
agreeing to accept a bribe to fix a game last year...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18236
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Croatia: Gudelj takes Hajduk reins

Hajduk Split have handed the coaching reins to Ivan Gudelj after sacking
Miroslav Blazevic at the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18235
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Belgium: Juhasz set for two months out

Roland Juhasz is set for a two-month layoff after the Hungary international
broke a bone in his foot during an Anderlecht training session...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18234
________________________________
Belarus name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Belarus coach Anatoly Baidachny has named the following 22-man squad for World
Cup European Group Five qualifiers away to Scotland on October 8 and at home to
Norway four days later:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18233



That's all the news for now. We'll be back with another update tomorrow...

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English Premier League reports

Reports of Premier League games played over the weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18231
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Spain: Primera Liga reports

Reports of matches played in the Primera Liga:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18230
________________________________
South & Central American roundup

News from football action around the Americas:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18229
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Brazil: Sao Paulo keeper scores one penalty, misses another

Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni missed one penalty and converted another in a
4-2 win over Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian championship...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18228
________________________________
Italy: Serie A match reports

Reports of Serie A matches at the weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18227
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England: Banana skins ready as top clubs enter League Cup

Third division leaders Grimsby Town get a rare moment in the spotlight this week
when the League Cup second round brings Tottenham Hotspur to Blundell Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18226
________________________________
Germany: Bundesliga match reports

Reports of matches played in the Bundesliga this weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18225
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Argentina: San Lorenzo stay top as River's slump goes on

River Plate's slump continues in the Argentine championship, as they lost 1-0 at
home to defending champions Velez Sarsfield...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18224
________________________________
France: Le Mans zoom into second as PSG take a tumble

First division newcomers Le Mans emerged as the unscripted main challengers to
defending champions Lyon after an unpredictable weekend in the French first
division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18223
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Scotland: Petrov goal secures Celtic 1-0 win at Hibernian

Stilian Petrov's early goal secured Celtic a 1-0 win at Hibernian to close the
gap on Scottish leaders Hearts to five points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18222
________________________________
Mariani launches bid to take Marconi into the A-League

Berti Mariani won championships with Marconi as both player and coach, and now
he wants to return to the club as president to help lay the groundwork for a
second A-League team in Sydney...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18221
________________________________
England: Liverpool and Man Utd in stalemate, Owen scores

Liverpool and Manchester United played out a dull 0-0 draw and Michael Owen
scored his first Newcastle United goal to help them beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0
away in the Premier League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18220
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Spain: Real Madrid slump to third defeat, Atletico beat Barcelona

Real Madrid completed a miserable week when they slipped to a third defeat in a
row after losing 1-0 at Espanyol in the Primera Liga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18219
________________________________
More misery for Guadalajara, UNAM in Mexico

Guadalajara and UNAM, two of Mexico's most popular clubs, continued their
unhappy runs as they lost home matches in the Apertura championship at the
weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18218
________________________________
Brasileirão Week 26 Match Report: Figueirense 2 - 3 Corinthians

Corinthians champed down on the bit to get past a spirited Figueira under a
torrential storm that converted parts of Florianópolis' Orlando Scarpelli into a
virtual lagoon...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18217
________________________________
Germany: Stop-gap Voller guides Leverkusen to victory

Caretaker manager Rudi Voller may not want to become the next Bayer Leverkusen
boss, but he underlined his credentials with his side coming from behind to
defeat MSV Duisburg 3-1...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18216
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Italy: Juventus maintain perfect start, AC Milan lose

Juventus maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-1 win over
Ascoli as AC Milan suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Sampdoria...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18215
________________________________
Internacional top in Brazil

Internacional claimed a 3-2 home win against Atletico Paranaense and climbed to
the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro with 47 points - one ahead of Fluminense
and Corinthians...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18214
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Greece: Panathinaikos struggle as Olympiakos win again

Panathinaikos coach Alberto Malesani looked a worried man after watching his
team held to a goalless draw at promoted Levadiakos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18213
________________________________
China: C-League- Dalian two points from title

Dalian Shide virtually clinched their eighth Chinese championship by moving
eleven points clear of second-placed Shanghai Shenhua, with only four games of
the Chinese Super League remaining...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18212
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England (Div 1): Derby draw with Southampton, Norwich win local derby

Derby County drew 2-2 with Southampton and Norwich City beat neighbours Ipswich
Town 1-0 in the English first division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18211
________________________________
Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk held by Stal

Unbeaten Shakhtar Donetsk missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of
the Premier League in Ukraine after a last-gasp goal gave opponents Stal a share
of the points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18210
________________________________
Italy: Serie A Sunday Wrap

A lot of goals, and some surprises in the Serie A's third matchday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18209
________________________________
France: Marseille clinch first home win this season

Improving Olympique Marseille laboured to a 2-1 win over promoted Troyes, their
first Ligue 1 victory at home this season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18208
________________________________
Norway: Title setback for Valerenga

Valerenga's hopes of lifting their first Tippeliga title in 21 years suffered a
setback when they were held to a goalless draw at home to Lillestrom in
Norway...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18207
________________________________
Belgium: Bruges bounce back, Standard stay top

Belgian champions Club Bruges bounced back from their midweek UEFA Champions
League defeat to Juventus with a 1-0 victory over Beveren...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18206
________________________________
Argentina: Boca Juniors move into third

Boca Juniors won 2-0 against Gimnasia y La Plata in round seven of the Apertura
to move into third place in Argentina - a point behind new leaders San Lorenzo
and Banfield...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18205
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Lokomotiv's lead cut in Russia

A late goal from Dmitri Sennikov saw Lokomotiv Moscow snatch a 1-1 draw at
Rostov to keep them in pole position in the Russian Premier Liga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18204
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Romania: Dinamo hit back to hold Steaua in Bucharest derby

Dinamo Bucharest came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away against arch-rivals
and league leaders Steaua Bucharest...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18203
________________________________
France: Monaco coach Deschamps offers to step down

Monaco coach Didier Deschamps has offered to step down after a 2-0 home defeat
by Stade Rennes left his team 15th in the 20-strong Ligue 1, a source close to
the club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18202
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FIFA appoint foreign ref for Asian World Cup playoff

FIFA has appointed two foreign referees to officiate in the rescheduled first
leg Asian Zone World Cup play-off between Uzbekistan and Bahrain...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18201
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Austria: Jezek goal for Salzburg helps sink leaders

Austria Vienna saw their lead at the top of the Bundesliga cut to two points
following a 1-0 defeat at Salzburg...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18200
________________________________
Croatian champions Hajduk Split sack coach Blazevic

Croatian champions Hajduk Split have sacked coach Miroslav Blazevic after less
than four matches in charge, following a string of disappointing results at home
and abroad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18199
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Czech Republic: Liberec saved by late penalty

Liberec saw their 100% start to the Czech Republic season end when they could
only manage a 1-1 draw at Banik Ostrava...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18198
________________________________
Cameroon name squad for World Cup qualifier v Egypt

Defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto is the only addition to Cameroon's squad for next
month's World Cup qualifier at home to Egypt, the Cameroon Football Federation
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18197
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Greece: FC Xanthi move up to second

FC Xanthi's early season promise in Greece continued with a 2-0 win over Apollon
Kalamarias in the third round of the Ethniki Katigoria...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18196
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Holland: Good wins for AZ, Feyenoord

AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord have joined RKC Waalwijk at the top of the Eredivisie
after maintaining their 100% starts to the new season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18195
________________________________
Spain: Valencia's Aimar to wear facial protection

Valencia playmaker Pablo Aimar will have to wear facial protection after
breaking his nose against Deportivo La Coruna...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18194
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England: Man U's Keane faces layoff with broken foot

Manchester United captain Roy Keane could be ruled out for up to eight weeks
after breaking his foot during the 0-0 Premier League draw at Liverpool, Sky
Sports reported...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18193
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Belgium: Bruges' Joos out for six weeks

Club Bruges will be without Joos Valgaeren for at least six weeks after the
defender underwent surgery on a knee injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18192
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England: Shearer and Owen fire Newcastle to first win

Michael Owen claimed his first goal since returning to the Premiership as 10-man
Newcastle United secured their first win of the season with a 3-0 victory over
Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18191
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Holland: Groningen end PSV's long unbeaten run

Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven's unbeaten streak ended at 21 matches after a 1-0
loss at Groningen...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18190
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England (Div 1): Derby draw with Southampton, Norwich win local derby

Derby County drew 2-2 with Southampton and Norwich City beat neighbours Ipswich
Town 1-0 in the English first division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18189
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Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk held by Stal

Unbeaten Shakhtar Donetsk missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of
the Premier League in Ukraine after a last-gasp goal gave opponents Stal a share
of the points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18188
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Italy: Serie A Sunday Wrap

A lot of goals, and some surprises in Serie A's third matchday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18187
________________________________
France: Marseille clinch first home win this season

Improving Olympique Marseille laboured to a 2-1 win over promoted Troyes, their
first Ligue 1 victory at home this season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18186
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Norway: Title setback for Valerenga

Valerenga's hopes of lifting their first Tippeliga title in 21 years suffered a
setback when they were held to a goalless draw at home to Lillestrom in
Norway...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18185
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Belgium: Bruges bounce back, Standard stay top

Belgian champions Club Bruges bounced back from their midweek UEFA Champions
League defeat to Juventus with a 1-0 victory over Beveren...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18184
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Portugal: Porto and Braga fire blanks, Benfica win at last

Porto and Braga played out a goalless draw that saw them preserve unbeaten
starts to the Premier League season in their top-of-the-table clash...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18183


That's all the news for now. We'll be back with another update tomorrow...

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English Premier League reports

Reports of Premier League games played over the weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18231
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Spain: Primera Liga reports

Reports of matches played in the Primera Liga:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18230
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South & Central American roundup

News from football action around the Americas:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18229
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Brazil: Sao Paulo keeper scores one penalty, misses another

Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni missed one penalty and converted another in a
4-2 win over Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian championship...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18228
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Italy: Serie A match reports

Reports of Serie A matches at the weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18227
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England: Banana skins ready as top clubs enter League Cup

Third division leaders Grimsby Town get a rare moment in the spotlight this week
when the League Cup second round brings Tottenham Hotspur to Blundell Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18226
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Germany: Bundesliga match reports

Reports of matches played in the Bundesliga this weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18225
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Argentina: San Lorenzo stay top as River's slump goes on

River Plate's slump continues in the Argentine championship, as they lost 1-0 at
home to defending champions Velez Sarsfield...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18224
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France: Le Mans zoom into second as PSG take a tumble

First division newcomers Le Mans emerged as the unscripted main challengers to
defending champions Lyon after an unpredictable weekend in the French first
division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18223
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Scotland: Petrov goal secures Celtic 1-0 win at Hibernian

Stilian Petrov's early goal secured Celtic a 1-0 win at Hibernian to close the
gap on Scottish leaders Hearts to five points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18222
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Mariani launches bid to take Marconi into the A-League

Berti Mariani won championships with Marconi as both player and coach, and now
he wants to return to the club as president to help lay the groundwork for a
second A-League team in Sydney...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18221
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England: Liverpool and Man Utd in stalemate, Owen scores

Liverpool and Manchester United played out a dull 0-0 draw and Michael Owen
scored his first Newcastle United goal to help them beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0
away in the Premier League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18220
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Spain: Real Madrid slump to third defeat, Atletico beat Barcelona

Real Madrid completed a miserable week when they slipped to a third defeat in a
row after losing 1-0 at Espanyol in the Primera Liga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18219
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More misery for Guadalajara, UNAM in Mexico

Guadalajara and UNAM, two of Mexico's most popular clubs, continued their
unhappy runs as they lost home matches in the Apertura championship at the
weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18218
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Brasileirão Week 26 Match Report: Figueirense 2 - 3 Corinthians

Corinthians champed down on the bit to get past a spirited Figueira under a
torrential storm that converted parts of Florianópolis' Orlando Scarpelli into a
virtual lagoon...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18217
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Germany: Stop-gap Voller guides Leverkusen to victory

Caretaker manager Rudi Voller may not want to become the next Bayer Leverkusen
boss, but he underlined his credentials with his side coming from behind to
defeat MSV Duisburg 3-1...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18216
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Italy: Juventus maintain perfect start, AC Milan lose

Juventus maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-1 win over
Ascoli as AC Milan suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Sampdoria...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18215
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Internacional top in Brazil

Internacional claimed a 3-2 home win against Atletico Paranaense and climbed to
the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro with 47 points - one ahead of Fluminense
and Corinthians...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18214
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Greece: Panathinaikos struggle as Olympiakos win again

Panathinaikos coach Alberto Malesani looked a worried man after watching his
team held to a goalless draw at promoted Levadiakos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18213
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China: C-League- Dalian two points from title

Dalian Shide virtually clinched their eighth Chinese championship by moving
eleven points clear of second-placed Shanghai Shenhua, with only four games of
the Chinese Super League remaining...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18212
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England (Div 1): Derby draw with Southampton, Norwich win local derby

Derby County drew 2-2 with Southampton and Norwich City beat neighbours Ipswich
Town 1-0 in the English first division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18211
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Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk held by Stal

Unbeaten Shakhtar Donetsk missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of
the Premier League in Ukraine after a last-gasp goal gave opponents Stal a share
of the points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18210
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Italy: Serie A Sunday Wrap

A lot of goals, and some surprises in the Serie A's third matchday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18209
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France: Marseille clinch first home win this season

Improving Olympique Marseille laboured to a 2-1 win over promoted Troyes, their
first Ligue 1 victory at home this season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18208
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Norway: Title setback for Valerenga

Valerenga's hopes of lifting their first Tippeliga title in 21 years suffered a
setback when they were held to a goalless draw at home to Lillestrom in
Norway...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18207
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Belgium: Bruges bounce back, Standard stay top

Belgian champions Club Bruges bounced back from their midweek UEFA Champions
League defeat to Juventus with a 1-0 victory over Beveren...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18206
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Argentina: Boca Juniors move into third

Boca Juniors won 2-0 against Gimnasia y La Plata in round seven of the Apertura
to move into third place in Argentina - a point behind new leaders San Lorenzo
and Banfield...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18205
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Lokomotiv's lead cut in Russia

A late goal from Dmitri Sennikov saw Lokomotiv Moscow snatch a 1-1 draw at
Rostov to keep them in pole position in the Russian Premier Liga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18204
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Romania: Dinamo hit back to hold Steaua in Bucharest derby

Dinamo Bucharest came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away against arch-rivals
and league leaders Steaua Bucharest...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18203
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France: Monaco coach Deschamps offers to step down

Monaco coach Didier Deschamps has offered to step down after a 2-0 home defeat
by Stade Rennes left his team 15th in the 20-strong Ligue 1, a source close to
the club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18202
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FIFA appoint foreign ref for Asian World Cup playoff

FIFA has appointed two foreign referees to officiate in the rescheduled first
leg Asian Zone World Cup play-off between Uzbekistan and Bahrain...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18201
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Austria: Jezek goal for Salzburg helps sink leaders

Austria Vienna saw their lead at the top of the Bundesliga cut to two points
following a 1-0 defeat at Salzburg...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18200
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Croatian champions Hajduk Split sack coach Blazevic

Croatian champions Hajduk Split have sacked coach Miroslav Blazevic after less
than four matches in charge, following a string of disappointing results at home
and abroad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18199
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Czech Republic: Liberec saved by late penalty

Liberec saw their 100% start to the Czech Republic season end when they could
only manage a 1-1 draw at Banik Ostrava...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18198
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Cameroon name squad for World Cup qualifier v Egypt

Defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto is the only addition to Cameroon's squad for next
month's World Cup qualifier at home to Egypt, the Cameroon Football Federation
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18197
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Greece: FC Xanthi move up to second

FC Xanthi's early season promise in Greece continued with a 2-0 win over Apollon
Kalamarias in the third round of the Ethniki Katigoria...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18196
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Holland: Good wins for AZ, Feyenoord

AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord have joined RKC Waalwijk at the top of the Eredivisie
after maintaining their 100% starts to the new season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18195
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Spain: Valencia's Aimar to wear facial protection

Valencia playmaker Pablo Aimar will have to wear facial protection after
breaking his nose against Deportivo La Coruna...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18194
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England: Man U's Keane faces layoff with broken foot

Manchester United captain Roy Keane could be ruled out for up to eight weeks
after breaking his foot during the 0-0 Premier League draw at Liverpool, Sky
Sports reported...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18193
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Belgium: Bruges' Joos out for six weeks

Club Bruges will be without Joos Valgaeren for at least six weeks after the
defender underwent surgery on a knee injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18192
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England: Shearer and Owen fire Newcastle to first win

Michael Owen claimed his first goal since returning to the Premiership as 10-man
Newcastle United secured their first win of the season with a 3-0 victory over
Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18191
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Holland: Groningen end PSV's long unbeaten run

Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven's unbeaten streak ended at 21 matches after a 1-0
loss at Groningen...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18190
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England (Div 1): Derby draw with Southampton, Norwich win local derby

Derby County drew 2-2 with Southampton and Norwich City beat neighbours Ipswich
Town 1-0 in the English first division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18189
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Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk held by Stal

Unbeaten Shakhtar Donetsk missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of
the Premier League in Ukraine after a last-gasp goal gave opponents Stal a share
of the points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18188
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Italy: Serie A Sunday Wrap

A lot of goals, and some surprises in Serie A's third matchday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18187
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France: Marseille clinch first home win this season

Improving Olympique Marseille laboured to a 2-1 win over promoted Troyes, their
first Ligue 1 victory at home this season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18186
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Norway: Title setback for Valerenga

Valerenga's hopes of lifting their first Tippeliga title in 21 years suffered a
setback when they were held to a goalless draw at home to Lillestrom in
Norway...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18185
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Belgium: Bruges bounce back, Standard stay top

Belgian champions Club Bruges bounced back from their midweek UEFA Champions
League defeat to Juventus with a 1-0 victory over Beveren...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18184
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Portugal: Porto and Braga fire blanks, Benfica win at last

Porto and Braga played out a goalless draw that saw them preserve unbeaten
starts to the Premier League season in their top-of-the-table clash...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18183


That's all the news for now. We'll be back with another update tomorrow...

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Central & South American roundup

In football action around the Americas, Cruz Azul retained the leadership of the
Apertura tournament in Mexico after a crucial 2-1 away win at Tigres...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18182
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Japan: Urawa Reds back in title race

Urawa Reds moved back into the thick of the title race with a thrilling 4-3 win
away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-League first division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18181
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Brasileirão Week 26 Match Report: Palmeiras 2 - 1 Cruzeiro

Palmeiras (6th - 42), under the stern gaze of Emerson Leão, continue to
strengthen their title challenge with a comeback win that may not have been
rewarded with a hike up the table, cemented their assault on the top spots for
next week's 'rodada'...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18180
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Brasileirão Week 26 Match Report: Flamengo 2 - 0 São Caetano

Cesar Ramirez made an impeccable start to his striking career at the Gávea club,
leading the limping Rubro-negro to an important win at the Luso-Brasileiro
stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18179
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UAE appoint Advocaat's replacement

Less than a week after losing Dick Advocaat to South Korea, the United Arab
Emirates FA have appointed his replacement...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18178
________________________________
Ten-man Queensland denied

A ten-man Queensland Roar was denied victory over Melbourne after a last gasp
controversial goal by Danny Allsopp ended the match a 1-1 draw at Suncorp
Stadium on Sunday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18177
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Queensland coach's blast to test Football Australia

Queensland coach Miron Bleiberg will offer an interesting referee-bashing test
case for the A-League after his 10-man side were held to a dramatic draw by
Melbourne...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18176
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Newcastle crush NZ Knights 4-0

Newcastle has moved into second on the A-League ladder with a convincing 4-0 win
over New Zealand Knights at EnergyAustralia Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18175
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Melbourne escape with draw

A late Daniel Allsopp goal has allowed Melbourne Victory to escape with a 1-1
A-League draw against a 10-man Queensland Roar at Suncorp Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18174
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Japan: J-League Match Report: Yokohama 0 - 0 FC Tokyo

It was a chilling end for those 36,000 present at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium on
Saturday night... Marinos Manager Okada admitted in the post-game press
conference, "I've sort of forgotten what happened in the game." He's not
alone...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18173
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China: C-League- Shandong go third

Shandong Luneng have moved into third place in China with a victory over Wuhan
Huanghelou...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18172
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FIFA U-17 World Championship Wrap

It was goals galore on day two of the FIFA U-17 World Championship...
Twenty-four goals were scored in four matches between Groups C and D...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18171
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US: MLS Wrap- September 17

The MetroStars came up with a big win on Ukrainian Heritage Day at Giants
Stadium, in the first match of a home and away series with the New England
Revolution...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18168
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English Premier League reports

Match reports from Saturday's Premier League games:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18167
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Spain: Primera Liga Saturday Wrap

Deportivo La Coruña moved to the top of the table after earning a point from a
draw at Valencia, while Mallorca scored their first goals of the campaign to
hammer Real Sociedad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18166
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Italy: Serie A Saturday Wrap

Inter Milan removed the worries generated by the defeat against Palermo as they
easily saw off Lecce's challenge during the Serie A match at San Siro, with a
3-0 win over the Giallorossi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18165
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Germany: Bundesliga match reports

Reports of matches played in the Bundesliga on Saturday:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18164
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France: Wiltord gives tired Lyon a 1-1 draw at Bordeaux

A second-half strike by Sylvain Wiltord gave Olympique Lyon a hardly-deserved
1-1 draw at Girondins Bordeaux in a Ligue 1 match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18162
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Argentina: Highflying Independiente and San Lorenzo held

Independiente have been held to a 1-1 draw away against Quilmes in the 7th round
of the Apertura Championship...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18161
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Scottish Premier League Saturday Wrap

Hearts made it 7 wins out of 7 with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Inverness
Caley Thistle. Rudi Skacel maintained his incredible goalscoring run by notching
the winner on 28 minutes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18160
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FIFA U-17 World Championship: US defeat North Korea

The United States got past a very capable North Korean side 3-2 in Chiclayo to
join Italy with three points in Group C...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18159
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Qu delivers on debut for Adelaide United

Adelaide United cemented their place at the top of the A-League with a
hard-fought 2-1 win over Perth Glory in slippery conditions at Members Equity
Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18158
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World Cup my top goal, says Australian star Viduka

Australian international Mark Viduka will stake his claim for a place at the
next World Cup by leading the fight for Middlesborough both at home and in
Europe...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18156
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US: MLS Preview- FC Dallas v Real Salt Lake

After advancing to the US Open Cup final with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago
Fire, their first ever at Pizza Hut Park, things went from good to bad pretty
quickly...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18155
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England: Six of the best for victorious Chelsea

Chelsea made it six wins from six games after Hernan Crespo and Arjen Robben
guided the Premier League champions to a 2-0 victory at Charlton Athletic...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18154
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Uruguay: Penarol hold Cerro to stalemate

Uruguayan giants Penarol fought out a goalless draw away to Cerro at the
intimidating Estadio Luis Troccoli, and continue with the poor form that has
plagued their year...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18153
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Italy: Inter Milan back on track after 3-0 win over Lecce

Inter Milan put last weekend's Serie A defeat at Palermo behind them with a
classy 3-0 win over Lecce at the San Siro stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18152
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Olympiakos still to concede a goal in Greece

Olympiakos Piraeus hit back from the disappointment of their midweek UEFA
Champions League defeat with a 3-0 win away to struggling Kallithea on Saturday,
extending their lead at the top of the Greek first division to four points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18151
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Germany: Bayern extend winning streak to record 14 games

Bayern Munich stretched their Bundesliga winning streak to a record 14 matches
as a Martin Demichelis header proved enough to give them a 1-0 victory at home
to Hannover 96...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18150
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Scotland: Unbeaten Hearts stay top, Rangers share second

Champions Rangers moved into joint second in the Scottish Premier League with a
3-0 home win over Kilmarnock as Hearts stayed top after a 1-0 victory at
Inverness Caledonian Thistle...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18149
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England: Pressure on Arsenal to improve stuttering league form

Arsene Wenger knows his side cannot afford to lose against Everton if they are
to stay in the hunt for the English Premier League title...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18148
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Italy: Crafty Corradi lifts Parma

Parma secured their first victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 home win
over Empoli...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18147
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England: Birmingham steal point despite Butt dismissal

Jiri Jarosik rescued a point for 10-man Birmingham who maintained their unbeaten
away record with a 1-1 stalemate at Fratton Park against Portsmouth...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18146
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Japan: Kashima close gap as Gamba falter

Kashima Antlers have reduced Gamba Osaka's lead at the top of the J-League to
just one point with a 4-0 demolition of bottom club Vissel Kobe...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18145
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Celtic win South African Cup

Bloemfontein Celtic won their first trophy in 20 years with a 1-0 victory over
SuperSport United in the final of the South Africa Super Eight Cup in
Potchefstroom...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18144
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Spain: Deportivo go top, Arango hits three for Mallorca

Deportivo La Coruna maintained their impressive start to the season under new
coach Joaquin Caparros when they came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw at
Valencia that sent them top of the Primera Liga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18143
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Portugal: Cadu own goal hurts Boavista

Ricardo Cadu's second-half own goal enabled Naval to claim a 2-2 home draw
against Boavista in Portugal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18142
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Brazil: Santos' Ricardinho negotiates new contract

Santos are pre-empting any European interest to lure key players away from the
Vila Belmiro during the December transfer window. Peixe football director Luís
Henrique de Menezes revealed that a key part of this strategy is based around
renewing Ricardinho, whose current contract expires in December...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18141
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Brazil: Palmeiras' (fallen?) idol Ademir da Guia involved in fraud

The biggest idol in the history of São Paulo's Italo-Brazilian club has had his
name smeared by accusations of direct involvement in wage fraud. The retired
midfield magician is now involved in city politics, being a member of the
'Câmara Municipal de São Paulo' or São Paulo City Hall...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18140
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Russia: Spartak jump to second

Spartak Moscow went second in the Russian Premier Liga with a 2-1 win at home to
Tomsk...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18139
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Norway: Rosenborg continue to dive

Rosenborg slumped to their 12th defeat of a desperate campaign as they were well
beaten 4-1 by Molde...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18138
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Waalwijk move top of Dutch first division

Goals from Stephan Keller and Rick Hoogendorp gave RKC Waalwijk victory over
Heracles Almelo and top spot in the Dutch first division...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18137
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Spain: Primera Liga reports

Reports of matches played in the Primera Liga on Saturday:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18136
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Belgium: Liege overtake Anderlecht

Standard Liege moved to the top of the Jupiler League with a 3-0 win at Cercle
Bruges, as Anderlecht were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Brussels in the city
derby...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18135
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England: Gera stuns Sunderland

Sunderland's hopes of securing their first victory of the season were dashed in
the dying minute of the match as they were held 1-1 by West Brom...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18134
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England (Div 1): Sheffield United cut Watford down to size

First division leaders Sheffield United came back from two goals down to beat
10-man Watford 3-2 in a Vicarage Road thriller...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18133
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Brazil: FIFA to investigate MSI investments in Corinthians

This week's activity in the Swiss home of FIFA focused on the wild upward spiral
of investments made by embryonic companies in football...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18132
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Brazil: Botafogo's Thiago Xavier passes out in training

Friday's Botafogo afternoon training session was suspended for almost 50 minutes
after defensive midfielder Thiago Xavier collided with Juca and fell to the
ground like a sack of potatoes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18131
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Austria: Rapid stunned by Modling

Champions Rapid Vienna went down to a 1-0 defeat at home to Nordea Admira
Modling in an Austrian Bundesliga match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18130
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Liberec top in Czech Republic

Brno missed a penalty and had a man sent off as they fell to a 1-0 defeat
against Liberec in the Czech Republic, a victory that gave the travelling side
early leadership of the Gambrinus Liga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18129
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Brazil: Fluminense keeper Kléber ropes in euphoria

With the leadership of the Brasileirão and a good advantage to go through to the
quarter finals of the Copa Sudamericana, Fluminense are enjoying a purple patch
unseen for more than a couple of years...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18128
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Denmark: AaB win away

AaB secured a 4-2 win away at AGF Aarhus...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18127
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Argentina: Mendoza government may indemnify Azcurra following shooting

The local government of Mendoza (Argentina - 1,200 kilometres from Capital city
Buenos Aires) are examining the possibility of indemnifying Carlos Azcurra, 28,
after a local policeman shot the player in the lung from a range of only 20
centimetres...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18126
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Brazil: São Paulo's Grafite unharmed in car crash

Still recovering from the knee injury suffered in the Copa Libertadores grudge
match against Palmeiras, striker Grafite almost threw away three months of
physiotherapy as he was involved in a smash-up with two other cars on São
Paulo's North Side...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18125
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Holland: Ajax defender Grygera's red card incorrect

The disciplinary commission of the KNVB has cleared Ajax defender Zdenek Grygera
for the red card he got in the away match against Willem II...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18124


That's all the news for now. We'll be back with another update tomorrow...

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Spain: Primera Liga Preview- Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

Barcelona are beginning to pick up the steam that saw them romp to their first
League title in six years. However, Atletico Madrid have reason to be bullish
despite an indifferent start to the season, with the likes of Torres, Kezman,
Maxi Rodriguez, Galletti, and Petrov among the forwards...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18123
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Sampdoria v AC Milan

Fresh off their stunning UEFA Champions League victory over Turkish side
Fernerbahçe on Tuesday, AC Milan travel to the Genoa region to battle it out at
the Stadio Luigi Ferraris versus Sampdoria, who had a European fixture of their
own this week, although the final result was not quite as pleasing...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18122
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English Premier League Preview: Liverpool v Manchester United

After an impressive UEFA Champions League performance during the week, Liverpool
will be hoping to continue against Manchester United at Anfield... Benitez's men
will be looking to heap more misery on United after a tough week for Sir Alex's
side...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18121
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Inter Milan v Lecce

After a truly embarassing display at Palermo, Inter Milan will try to silence
their critics with a convincing win against Lecce...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18120
________________________________
Spain: Primera Liga Preview- Valencia v Deportivo La Coruna

A re-emerging SuperDepor arrive at the Mestalla intent on maintaining their 100%
record after grinding out two single goal victories...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18119
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United

Blackburn hosts Newcastle in a matchup that sees Graeme Souness' return to Ewood
Park after leaving Blackburn more than a year ago...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18118
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Fiorentina v Udinese

This week an interesting encounter awaits Serie A fans, as two teams are
fighting for the spoils of victory and are undefeated as of yet...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18117
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English Premier League Preview: Manchester City v Bolton Wanderers

Bolton's 131-year wait for European competition almost crumbled at the first
stage as little-known Bulgarian outfit Lokomotiv Plovdiv took a 1-0 lead early
on and despite Bolton's dominant possession, held on late into the game until
Diouf's 72nd minute equaliser...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18116
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Livorno v Roma

Livorno look to make a statement as Roma come to town...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18115
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Juventus v Ascoli

After an exciting midweek UEFA Champions League tie, it's back to Serie A for
Juventus as they prepare to face newly-promoted Ascoli...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18114
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FIFA U-17 Wrap: Mexico shine, Peru held

Mexico and Turkey posted victories in Group B on the opening day of the FIFA
U-17 World Championship... An own goal forced Peru to hand Ghana a share of the
spoils in their Group A encounter, while Costa Rica and China also drew...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18113
________________________________
Spain: Primera Liga Saturday Preview

A revitalised Valencia host a Deportivo La Coruna outfit on the road to recovery
after a dismal 04/05...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18112
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FIFA U-17 Wrap: Mexico shine, Peru held

Mexico and Turkey posted victories in Group B on the opening day of the FIFA
U-17 World Championship. An own goal forced Peru to hand Ghana a share of the
spoils in their Group A encounter, while Costa Rica and China also drew...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18111
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Spain: Primera Liga Saturday Preview

A revitalised Valencia host a Deportivo La Coruna outfit on the road to recovery
after a dismal 04/05...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18110
________________________________
Germany: Weekend Bundesliga Preview

Bayern Munich go in search of a Bundesliga record and Rudi Völler returns as
Leverkusen fireman in the fifth round of German league matches this weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18109
________________________________
Scottish Premier League Weekend Preview

Scotland's European representatives enjoyed a positive week, but it's back to
domestic matters for Rangers and Hibs in matchday 7 of the SPL...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18108
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English Premier League Preview: Charlton Athletic v Chelsea

This Saturday sees South West and South East London lock horns in an eagerly
awaited London derby at the Valley. London pride however is not the only thing
at stake...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18107
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Copa Sudamericana: Rosario Central 0, Internacional de Porto Alegre 1

In a so-so game, nevertheless a breath of fresh air after the anti-football
played by Corinthians and River Plate, the Brazilian Gaúchos came off best in
front of a packed Gigante de Arroyito stadium. The Colorado face the second leg
at their Beira Rio feud with the comforting buffer of an away goal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18106
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Brazil: Vasco's Romário actually turns up for training

Romário appears to be taking his Vasco duties more seriously once again, after a
lapse back into the nightclubbing outings that have caused most of the
Baixinho's coaches to rip out handfuls of their own hair or grind teeth down to
the roots...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18105
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Australian under-17s go down to narrow World Championship defeat

Australia has gone down to a heart-breaking 1-0 defeat at the hands of European
champions Turkey in their opening Group B clash at the FIFA U17 World
Championship in Peru...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18104
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Central Coast break Sydney hearts

A deflected free kick in injury time to Central Coast skipper Noel Spencer stole
a thrilling 3-2 away victory for the Mariners over Sydney FC in front of 15,614
fans at a wet Aussie Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18103
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Mexican Torneo Apertura 2005: Matchweek Seven

Reviewing the recent action from the Mexican league:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18102
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New Zealand Knights' Yeo happy with his first goal

It mightn't be the prettiest goal he's scored, but New Zealand Knight Simon Yeo
is happy to have got on the board in the A-League competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18101
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US: MLS Preview- MetroStars v New England

The MetroStars begin their second consecutive home-and-away series with an
Eastern Conference foe, hoping to duplicate their previous one and earn another
four points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18100
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- Kansas City v Los Angeles

Kansas City will look to reverse a recent trend of poor results at home and
couldn't have better opponents than the Galaxy, who have been dreadful on the
road...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18099
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Portsmouth v Birmingham

15th and 16th in the Premiership meet on Saturday. Portsmouth and Birmingham
both have 4 points from 5 games, both won only once this season, both away from
home...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18098
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- DC United v Colorado

It's hard to say how good DC United really are this season... After winning five
straight to start off August, a home loss to Los Angeles left them looking like
an average Eastern Conference team the past few weeks...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18097
________________________________
Goal sets up season for Central Coast's Spencer

Despite not being known for his goalscoring ability, Central Coast captain Noel
Spencer says he would like to make a "habit" of finding the back of the net
after netting his side's dramatic winner against Sydney FC...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18096
________________________________
England: Blackburn's Bellamy set for volatile Newcastle reunion

Fiery Welsh striker Craig Bellamy will return for Blackburn on Sunday, when
Newcastle -- the club he left under such bitter circumstances -- visit Ewood
Park in what could be a volatile Premiership clash...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18095
________________________________
Brazil: Shock - Corinthians' Mascherano out until 2006

Corinthians' defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano, 21, will undergo surgery on
a complex hairline fracture in his left navicular...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18094
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- Chivas USA v San Jose EarthQuakes

It's Hispanic Heritage Night at the Home Depot Center as Chivas and San Jose
finish up a home and home series. Last week the Quakes crushed the Goats 3-0,
but with several players banged up and not too much to play for right now, this
Saturday should be different...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18093
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- Columbus v Chicago

Until they crumbled under the New England juggernaut last weekend, Columbus was
pressing to make the playoffs, and this match with Chicago, who currently hold
the final playoff spot in the East, loomed large. Now, 12 points out with only 7
games left, Columbus is nearly assured of an early vacation...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18092
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion

A bit dramatic, perhaps, to talk about relegation clashes so early in the
season; but the Black Cats and the Baggies already have the look of teams who
could spend much of this season teetering on the edge of the abyss...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18091
________________________________
Queensland on guard for Melbourne match

The Queensland Roar are on guard for a desperate Melbourne Victory to push the
envelope with roughhouse tactics in Sunday's A-League grudge match in
Brisbane...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18090
________________________________
England: Rooney told to see a shrink

Wayne Rooney has been urged to see a psychologist in a bid to curb his fiery
temper, which saw him red-carded in Spain for sarcastically applauding a Danish
referee...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18089
________________________________
England: Heinze out for most of season, say Manchester United

Manchester United fullback Gabriel Heinze will miss most of the season after a
scan revealed serious knee ligament damage, manager Alex Ferguson said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18088
________________________________
US: MLS transfer news update

The FIFA international transfer window closed yesterday with several MLS teams
making last-minute moves to bolster their squads as the 2005 season winds
down... The only team not to make a move in the month-long period were the
Columbus Crew, though they certainly could have used some help to make a push
for the playoffs...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18087
________________________________
Adelaide United focus is only on Perth

Coach John Kosmina and his Adelaide United team have arrived in Perth, focused
solely on the A-League clash with Perth Glory...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18086
________________________________
Holland: Den Haag and Twente finish goalless

It finished honours even at the Zuiderpark stadium as ADO Den Haag played out an
uninspiring 0-0 draw with FC Twente...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18085
________________________________
Turkey: Sivasspor win to go third

Sivasspor moved into the top three in Turkey's Super Lig after a 2-1 win over
Trabzonspor...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18084
________________________________
England eye 2018 World Cup bid

England are poised to bid for the 2018 World Cup, the Football Association
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18083
________________________________
Ecuador striker set to quit

Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado has announced plans to retire from international
football after the 2006 World Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18082
________________________________
Germany: Leverkusen sack Augenthaler after bad start

Bayer Leverkusen have sacked coach Klaus Augenthaler after their worst start to
a Bundesliga season in 22 years and defeat in their opening UEFA Cup match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18081
________________________________
UEFA Cup: Monaco sees the light

Monaco coach Didier Deschamps believes his players are starting to see the light
at the end of the tunnel after defeating Dutch side Willem II in their UEFA Cup
first round first leg in midweek...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18080
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Italy: Ballardini new coach of Cagliari

Davide Ballardini has been appointed as the new coach of Cagliari...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18079
________________________________
Belgium: Gent's good win at Mouscron

Excelsior Mouscron continue to struggle in Belgium's Jupiler League after
slumping to their fifth defeat of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18078
________________________________
Spain: Messi extends contract with Barcelona until 2014

Argentine teenage prodigy Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Barcelona
for the second time in three months...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18077
________________________________
Italy: AC Milan's Stam recovers for Sampdoria clash

Good news for AC Milan as Jaap Stam has recovered from the muscle problem last
Sunday against Siena, which stopped him from playing the UEFA Champions League
encounter against Fenerbahce on Tuesday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18076
________________________________
US: FC Dallas sign Argentine & Canadian

In an effort to boost their club for the MLS playoff stretch, FC Dallas released
two players and announced two new signings...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18075
________________________________
Italy: Juventus' Thuram to miss Ascoli match

French defender Lilian Thuram, still recovering from an injury picked up during
international duty, will almost certainly not be part of the Juventus squad
which will host Ascoli at the Delle Alpi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18074
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Italy: Kaka pens new AC Milan deal

Good news for all Milanisti arrived today as Brazilian 'lord of the rings' Kaka
extended his contract with the Rossoneri until 2010...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18073
________________________________
England: Prince William to become FA President

Prince William, grandson of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will become the new
president of the Football Association, the FA announced...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18072
________________________________
Qatar: Olembe loaned to Al Rayyan

Cameroon international Salomon Olembe has been loaned by Marseille for one
season to Qatar club Al Rayyan, effectively leaving one Fernandez for another...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18071
________________________________
Colombia: Montoya faces nine-month wait

Former Once Caldas coach Luis Fernando Montoya will have to wait nine months to
see the results of the surgery he underwent for a new diaphragmatic regulator...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18070
________________________________
Greece: PAOK Salonika coach quits

Greek club PAOK Salonika are looking for their fourth coach in 12 months after
Nikos Karageorgiou resigned...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18069
________________________________
Ex-US international Friedel signs new contract with English club Blackburn

US goalkeeper Brad Friedel has signed a new three-year contract with English
Premier League club Blackburn Rovers through 2008...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18068
________________________________
Brazil: Palmeiras' Marcos continues bench-warming phase

Despite recovering what some see as full match fitness after surgery to his
wrist, 2002 World Cup-winning goalie Marcos will continue to polish the
Palmeiras bench with the seat of his pants...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18067
________________________________
England: Arsenal's Van Persie handed one-match ban

Arsenal's Dutch attacker Robin van Persie was handed a one-match UEFA Champions
League ban by UEFA after being sent off in the 2-1 win over FC Thun...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18066
________________________________
England: Scrooge Chelsea slammed by disabled fans

Chelsea have been branded the scrooges of the Premiership by disabled fans,
shocked to learn they have to pay double for their tickets this season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18065
________________________________
UEFA punish Serbia's Red Star

Red Star Belgrade were told on Friday that they must play their next home match
in UEFA club competition in an empty stadium because of unruly crowd behaviour
last month...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18064
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UEFA backs zero-tolerance approach to dissent

European football's governing body UEFA is fully behind the decision to send off
Wayne Rooney for dissent in the UEFA Champions League and said it would continue
to support a zero tolerance approach...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18063
________________________________
Russia: Chechen appeal to Putin went too far, sports chief says

Russian Sports Minister Vyacheslav Fetisov said that a Chechen football club has
overstepped its boundaries by appealing to President Vladimir Putin to save them
from relegation...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18062
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Italy: Two games, two coaches gone for Cagliari

Daniele Arrigoni has quit Cagliari, the second coach to depart the Serie A club
after just two games of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18061
________________________________
Belgium: Butina set to leave Club Bruges

Goalkeeper Tomislav Butina is set to leave Club Bruges in the summer after
rejecting the offer of a one-year contract extension...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18060


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England: Weekend Premiership Preview

The clash between those two old foes Liverpool and Manchester United takes
centre stage this weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18061
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Spain: Real Madrid keen to banish memories of Espanyol debacle

The superstitious among Real Madrid fans will be keeping their fingers crossed
before Sunday's league match at Espanyol (kickoff 1800 GMT)...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18060
________________________________
Italy: In-form Toni and Iaquinta go head to head as Fiorentina meet Udinese

Italy's most in-form strikers, Luca Toni and Vincenzo Iaquinta, face each other
on Sunday when Fiorentina and Udinese meet in Florence...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18059
________________________________
France: Lyon turn to Bordeaux after crushing Real Madrid

French champions Olympique Lyon return to domestic duties with a visit to
Girondins Bordeaux, fresh from stunning Real Madrid 3-0 in their UEFA Champions
League opener...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18058
________________________________
UEFA Cup Wrap

It has been an intense night of UEFA Cup action throughout the continent tonight
in the first round, first leg ties...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18057
________________________________
Italy: Serie A Review- Round 2

Juventus have continued their impressive burst out of the gate with a whopping
4-0 thrashing of newly-promoted Empoli...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18056
________________________________
England: Liverpool out to make United pay for absentees

Bragging rights in the northwest of England will be at stake this weekend when
Liverpool and Manchester United meet after their midweek trips to Spain...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18055
________________________________
UEFA Cup: Sorry Everton torn apart by Dinamo

Following their unlucky exit from the UEFA Champions League, Everton saw their
UEFA Cup hopes shattered in Bucharest by Dinamo, who thrashed the Toffees 5-1 in
the first round first leg to leave David Moyes' side with a mountain to climb on
Merseyside in the return...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18054
________________________________
UEFA Cup: Boateng and Viduka earn UEFA Cup win for Middlesborough

Goals from George Boateng and Mark Viduka were enough for depleted
Middlesborough to earn a 2-0 winning start in their UEFA Cup campaign against
Greek side FC Xanthi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18053
________________________________
Copa Sudamericana: Fluminense 3 - 1 Banfield

Cariocas Fluminense climbed to an important win over Argentineans Banfield in
São Januário, now in the luxurious position of being classified even if the
'Tricolor das Laranjeiras' lose by a one-goal margin in the Buenos Aires return
game on the 28th September...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18052
________________________________
Copa Sudamericana: Castroman double punishes Cruzeiro

Star striker Lucas Castroman scored twice, as Velez Sarsfield overcame Cruzeiro
in a first leg quarter-final match of the Copa Sudamericana played under heavy
rain in Liniers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18051
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Liverpool v Manchester United

The first East Lancashire derby of the season sees both teams just getting into
their stride. Liverpool are still not managing to take their European form into
the Premiership, while Man U dropped their first points of the season last week
against Man City...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18050
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur in this Saturday's late kickoff, and with
Villa unbeaten at home this season and Spurs unbeaten and yet to concede away,
it looks like a mouth-watering game awaits at Villa Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18049
________________________________
US Open Cup: FC Dallas & Los Angeles book places in finals

FC Dallas advanced to their first US Open Cup championship since 1997, after
defeating Chicago. Los Angeles, meantime, overpowered lower division Minnesota
to set up an all-MLS final...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18048
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Germany: Schalke, Stuttgart under fire

Bayern Munich have coasted to four straight wins at the start of the Bundesliga
season. Their performances look even more impressive when compared to those of
some of their top rivals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18047
________________________________
Adelaide snare Fernando Rech

Adelaide United FC have announced the signing of former NSL player Fernando
Rech...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18046
________________________________
Asian champions held in China

In a hard-fought quarter-final first leg match in China, Al Ittihad and Shandong
Luneng still have all to play for...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18045
________________________________
UEFA Cup: Borgetti hits Bolton injury time winner in 2-1 victory

Mexico striker Jared Borgetti scored two minutes into injury time to give
European debutants Bolton Wanderers a 2-1 home win over Bulgaria's Lokomotiv
Plovdiv in the first leg of their UEFA Cup first round tie...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18044
________________________________
Asian Champions League: Late own goal gives Saudis advantage

There were two own goals in Jeddah, leaving Al Ahli to travel to China for next
week's quarter-final second leg with a one-goal advantage...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18043
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'Another game' for Central Coast

Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna says his A-League side has plenty to
play for against Sydney FC at Aussie Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18042
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Fulham v West Ham United

West Ham United make the short trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham with both
sides eager to build on decent starts to the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18041
________________________________
Copa Sudamericana Preview: Internacional ready for Rosario rumble

The vice-leaders of the Brasileirão are ready to take on Rosario Central at
their Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, confident of bringing a good result back to
Porto Alegre. Their only worry is the team's safety, given the current
resurgence in violence epitomised by the Carlos Azcurra case...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18040
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FIFA U-17 World Championship Preview: US v North Korea

The United States, champions of CONCACAF, will be making their 11th appearance
in the competition, the only nation to have qualified for every final, when
Group C play opens on Saturday. North Korea, Asian runners-up, are making their
first ever appearance in the U-17 World Championship...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18039
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NZ Knights name unchanged squad

The New Zealand Knights will go into their Hyundai A-League match with the
Newcastle Jets on Sunday evening with an unchanged squad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18038
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Newcastle manager Money expecting tough game

Newcastle United Jets football manager Richard Money says he is expecting a
tough game when his side takes on the New Zealand Knights in their A-League
clash at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18037
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Asian Champions League: Pas denied by own goal

Pas looked like taking a one-goal advantage home for next week's second leg of
the quarter-final game with Al Ain until international defender Mohammad Nosrati
put through his own goal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18036
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Copa Sudamericana: Corinthians 0 - 0 River Plate

The few supporters that ventured out on a cold, drizzly night must have wished
they were curled up at home in front of a box that they could at least zap and
break the monotonous display of football offered at Morumbi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18035
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Central Coast recall Pondeljak

Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna has recalled midfielder Tom
Pondeljak to the Mariners squad for their round four clash with Sydney FC at the
expense of injured youth international Matthew Osman, who is expected to be
available for selection by next week...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18034
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UEFA Cup: Middlesborough in control against Xanthi

George Boateng and Mark Viduka scored the goals that put Middlesborough in
control of their UEFA Cup first-round tie against Xanthi of Greece, for whom
ex-Boro favourite Emerson featured...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18033
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UEFA Cup Preview: Roma v Aris Salonika

AS Roma hope to get a confidence boost with a good performance against Greek
outfit Aris...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18032
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UEFA Cup Preview: Palermo v Anorthosis

The Rosanero start their UEFA Cup adventure at home against Cypriot side
Anorthosis...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18031
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UEFA Cup Preview: Vitoria Setubal v Sampdoria

The Blucerchiati debut this season in the UEFA Cup as they visit Portuguese side
Vitoria Setubal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18030
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UEFA Cup Preview: Zenit St Petersburg v AEK Athens

For AEK Athens, last season's game against Zenit for the group stage of the UEFA
Cup was one of their worst ever in European competitions... Then even though AEK
had opened the scoring, they were on the receiving end of a shameful 5-1 defeat
away in St. Petersburg...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18029
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UEFA Cup Preview: PAOK v Metalurg Donetsk

Despite their bad performances in the Greek First Division up to now with a
defeat and a draw, PAOK Thessalonika want to avoid any possible problem and to
beat Metalurg Donetsk at home in the first round of the UEFA Cup, in order to
have the advantage for the second leg in the Ukraine...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18028
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Americans Krafting a Liverpool takeover?

First it was American tycoon Malcolm Glazer treading on fans' wishes and
strong-arming his way to control of Manchester United, but now it appears
Liverpool could be the next to crumble...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18027
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Argentina midfielder Mascherano to have foot operation

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano is to have surgery on his left foot and
will be out of action for the rest of this year, according to his Brazilian club
Corinthians...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18026
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Player strike looms in Colombia

Colombia's top-flight competition reaches the deadline imposed by the players
for strike action this week...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18025
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Australian international Viduka assured he is still Boro's top striker

Mark Viduka has been assured that he will continue to be regarded as
Middlesborough's leading striker, following his return from a prolonged injury
spell...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18024
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Bizarre red card marks Fluminense's Copa Sudamericana victory

Fluminense, playing their first competitive match against foreign opposition for
20 years, came from behind to beat Banfield 3-1 in the Copa Sudamericana despite
a bizarre first half sending-off...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18023
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Brazil: Corinthians' Tevez gets an earful from Mum

Argentinean ex-pat number 10 Carlos Tevez, 21, got his ear bent by Mrs. Tevez
after some rash declarations that women shouldn't be allowed to referee classic
derbies...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18022
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England: Lame ducks worry Newcastle's Souness

Graeme Souness, who spent 38.5 million pounds on new players in the summer, has
21.5 million pounds of talent either in the sick bay or suspended as Newcastle
try to climb off the foot of the table...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18021
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World Club Cup could be revived say South Americans

South America and Europe will try to revive the traditional annual meeting
between their champions for the World Club Cup, a spokesman for the South
American Confederation (CSF) said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18020
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US Open Cup final to be played at Home Depot Center

The Los Angeles Galaxy will host the US Open Cup final against FC Dallas on
September 28 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18019
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US: New England sign Kiwi international

The New England Revolution have signed New Zealand international Tony Lochhead
as a senior international before the MLS transfer deadline...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18018
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UEFA Cup: Woeful Everton on brink of elimination

Everton's miserable start to the season suffered a new low when they slipped to
a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Dinamo Bucharest in their UEFA Cup
first round, first leg tie...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18017
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Mori may return to Perth

Prolific scorer Damian Mori, with 77 goals in 112 games in his previous stint
with Perth Glory, could rejoin the club, albeit on a short-term deal, the West
Australian newspaper reported...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18016
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Japan once again Asia's number one

Japan have moved up one spot to 16 in FIFA's latest rankings, regaining their
position as Asia's number one-ranked team...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18015
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Sekulovski set to make A-League debut for Perth

Perth Glory's Naum Sekulovski is set to make his A-league debut in this
Saturday's game against league leaders Adelaide United...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18014
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CSKA Moscow start out on UEFA Cup title defence

UEFA Cup champions CSKA Moscow open the defence of their title against Danish
club FC Midtylland, while English clubs' hopes of making the second round are
mixed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18013
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Brazil: Mario Jardel signs Goias deal

Former Porto and Galatasaray striker Mario Jardel has joined Brazilian outfit
Goias on a short-term contract...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18012
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US Open Cup: LA Galaxy 5, Minnesota Thunder 2

Herculez Gomez scored twice, and Landon Donovan had a goal and an assist to lead
Los Angeles Galaxy to a 5-2 rout of the Minnesota Thunder in the semifinals of
the US Open Cup tournament...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18011
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US: Kansas jettison Stephenson to sign Sumiala

The Kansas City Wizards rewarded Jamaican midfielder Khari Stephenson for
helping to persuade fellow Reggae Boy Jermaine Hue to sign last week by waiving
Mr. Stephenson and signing Finnish international Antti Sumiala...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18010
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UEFA Champions League: Arsenal's Bergkamp on Amsterdam ferry standby

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is thinking of asking Dennis Bergkamp to take the
ferry to Amsterdam for their UEFA Champions League match with Ajax in two
weeks...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18009
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UEFA Cup 1st Round 1st Leg Preview

There's an exciting night's action in store as the UEFA Cup gets underway with
40 fixtures taking place...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18008
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UEFA Cup Preview: Middlesborough v Xanthi

For a second consecutive year, Middlesborough will have to face a Greek team.
Last season was Egaleo and now at the Riverside Stadium they will entertain
another hotshot, Xanthi, for the first leg of the UEFA Cup's first round...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18007
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UEFA Cup Preview: Bolton Wanderers v Lokomotiv Plovdiv

They may be called Wanderers, but Bolton will be travelling further for
competitive matches this season than they've ever done before. Even if they get
no further than the first round second leg of the UEFA Cup in Bulgaria - and
manager Sam Allardyce is determined they will need their passports for more than
just that journey - Bolton will be breaking new ground...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18006
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Spain: Malaga calls on fans to join fight against racism

Malaga have called on their fans to banish racist behaviour from their stadium,
after abuse was directed at visiting Espanyol players during Sunday's Primera
Liga match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18005
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US: Dallas' Johnson sidelined again

Conspicuously absent from FC Dallas's US Open Cup semifinal match with Chicago,
it has been learned that FCD striker Eddie Johnson has reaggravated a stress
fracture in his toe...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18004
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Ukraine: Dynamo Kiev snap up Pysle

Dynamo Kiev have signed Moldovan full-back Dan Pysle from Rapid Bucharest...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18003
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Pound praises FIFA over doping ruling

Dick Pound, the head of world anti-doping agency WADA, praised football world
governing body FIFA for not contesting its right to appeal controversial doping
decisions...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18002
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Germany: Streit suffers broken jaw

Cologne midfielder Albert Streit has suffered his second broken jaw in the space
of a month...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18001
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England: Heinze injury blow for Man U

Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is to have a scan after suffering
suspected knee ligament damage in the UEFA Champions League draw at
Villarreal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18000


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UEFA Champions League: Trezeguet scores century as Juventus coast past Bruges

Second half goals from Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet - his hundredth for the
club - handed Juventus a 2-1 win over FC Bruges in their UEFA Champions League
group A encounter...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17999
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UEFA Champions League: Man U earn 0-0 draw as Rooney sees red

Manchester United earned a 0-0 draw at UEFA Champions League newcomers
Villarreal in their opening match in Group D, despite having Wayne Rooney sent
off 26 minutes from time...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17998
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UEFA Champions League: Late goal salvages Ajax a point against Sparta

A last-gasp goal from Wesley Sneijder salvaged Ajax a 1-1 draw with Sparta
Prague in their UEFA Champions League Group B match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17997
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UEFA Champions League: Juventus victory overshadowed by Vieira red card

Italian champions Juventus opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a
scrappy 2-1 victory in Bruges, ending the match with 10 men after Patrick Vieira
was sent off in the last minute...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17996
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UEFA Champions League: Iaquinta hat-trick gives Udinese winning debut

Vincenzo Iaquinta struck a hat-trick to give UEFA Champions League debutants
Udinese a 3-0 victory over Panathinaikos in Group C...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17995
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UEFA Champions League: Bergkamp spares 10-man Arsenal's blushes

Dennis Bergkamp spared 10-man Arsenal's blushes with a stoppage-time winner as
they beat Swiss outsiders Thun 2-1 in their opening UEFA Champions League game
in Group B...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17994
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UEFA Champions League: Benfica beat Lille thanks to injury-time winner

An injury-time goal by striker Fabrizio Miccoli gave Benfica a 1-0 win over
Lille in UEFA Champions League Group D, to give the Lisbon team a big boost
after their worst domestic start ever...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17993
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UEFA Champions League: Bayern edge through as Rapid miss late penalty

Bayern Munich survived a late penalty scare to edge past a feisty Rapid Vienna
side 1-0 in their opening UEFA Champions League Group A match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17992
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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona beat wasteful Werder Bremen 2-0

A deflected Deco shot and a Ronaldinho penalty earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over
wasteful Werder Bremen in their UEFA Champions League Group C opener...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17991
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Copa Sudamericana: DC United held to draw by Chile's Catolica

A golden opportunity for DC United ended in frustration for the Black and Red,
who squandered home ground advantage in the first leg of this round-of-16 tie by
allowing Chilean side Universidad Catolica to leave with a vital away goal after
a 1-1 draw...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17990
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UEFA Cup: Deschamps feeling the heat at Monaco

Under-performing domestically and without the financial cushion of a UEFA
Champions League place, Monaco begin their UEFA Cup campaign with coach Didier
Deschamps feeling the strain at the principality club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17989
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UEFA Cup Preview: Hibernian FC v Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk

Scottish side Hibs open their first European campaign for four years with a
tough tie against largely unknown Ukrainian side Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17988
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Asian Champions League: Holders Al Ittihad draw opener

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad earned a 1-1 draw away to China's Shandong Luneng in
the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarter-final...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17987
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Asian Champions League: Pusan 3 - Al Sadd 0

Two goals in the last three minutes of the first leg of the quarter-final put
Pusan within touching distance of a last four place in the Asian Champions
League and leaves Al-Sadd's hopes of continental glory hanging by a thread...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17986
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US women return to action in October

Head coach Greg Ryan and his US women's national team will be back in action
this October with a match on each coast...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17985
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Brazil: Corinthians' Tevez accuses refs, women accuse Tevez

Corinthians' Argentine forward Carlos Tevez has been accused of sexism in the
latest round of mud-slinging between himself and Brazilian referees...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17984
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Copa Sudamericana: Márcio to field mixed Corinthians team against River

Corinthians midfielder-turned-coach Márcio Bittencourt will rest five of his
usual first-choice players in tonight's Copa Sudamericana first leg game against
the Argentinean 'Millonarios' at Pacaembu Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17983
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Last-gasp Arsenal ruin Thun's UEFA Champions League debut

An injury-time goal by substitute Dennis Bergkamp gave 10-man Arsenal a 2-1
victory over Thun to deny the Swiss outsiders a memorable UEFA Champions League
debut...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17982
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UEFA Champions League: Udinese start beyond Cosmi's dreams

Udinese coach Serse Cosmi said his team's 3-0 win over Panathinaikos had
exceeded all his expectations for their UEFA Champions League debut...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17981
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UEFA Champions League: Schalke to hold talks after 'half-hearted' display

Schalke 04 have invested millions of euros in a bid to reach the UEFA Champions
League, but the manner of the 1-0 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Group E opener
suggested there was still a long way to go...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17980
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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona's character leaves coach delighted

Barcelona proved they can take punishment as well as dish it out in beating
Werder Bremen 2-0, coach Frank Rijkaard said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17979
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UEFA Cup Round 1 Preview: Sevilla v Mainz

Juande Ramos will be looking to shed injury miseries with a convincing victory
over the struggling Bundesliga outfit...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17978
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Japan: J-League- Ruy Ramos takes Kashiwa reins

This was quite a big announcement in the Japanese football world: Ruy Ramos
hired as coach for the struggling Kashiwa Reysol...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17977
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England (Div 1): Sheffield United continue winning

Sheffield United continued their outstanding start in the Championship by
securing a 1-0 win at Brighton...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17976
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Everyone wants to beat Sydney

Sydney FC coach Pierre Littbarski has challenged his 'glamour' team to realise
they are the team everyone wants to beat, thus plan for matches accordingly...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17975
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Asian Champions League: Al Ain v Pas

The 2003 champions host the first leg against a team enjoying their first ever
continental competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17974
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Australia move to 50th

Australia have jumped seven places in the latest world rankings announced by
football's world governing body FIFA...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17973
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Norway: Rosenborg hope Olympiakos win will boost domestic form

Rosenborg Trondheim's upset 3-1 victory over Olympiakos, the Norwegians' first
away win in the UEFA Champions League since 1999, should help inspire a fight
against relegation at home, the coach said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17972
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Portuguese football talent increasingly finding a home abroad

Portugal is known for its exports of cork, wine, and shoes - and increasingly of
top football talent as well...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17971
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Copa Sudamericana: Fluminense coach wants Banfield under pressure

Fluminense coach Abel Braga has urged his team to make full use of tonight's
home game (São Januário, 21:45 Brazil) in order to ensure that the Tricolor
Carioca are virtually classified for the quarter-finals before even stepping
foot in Argentina for the second leg...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17970
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US Open Cup Preview: FC Dallas v Chicago

Ed Johnson and FC Dallas hope a US Open tie with the Chicago Fire is the cure to
their winless blues...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17969
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US: MetroStars add Argentine midfielder

After weeks of speculation, the MetroStars have added 24-year-old Argentine
holding midfielder Daniel Garipe, known as "The Ripper..."

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17968
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US: LA Galaxy sign Sao Paulo's Saragosa

Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Saragosa has rejoined the Los Angeles Galaxy, this
time for good...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17967
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Argentina: Colon coach resigns

Gerardo Martino has resigned as coach of Colon, the club from the province of
Santa Fe...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17966
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Australian international Vidmar hamstrung by injury

Australian international and NAC Breda defender Tony Vidmar will be out of
action for several weeks after picking up an injury in his side's 4-1 win over
ADO Den Haag at the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17965
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Portugal: Porto striker Sokota faces long absence with knee injury

Porto striker Tomislav Sokota tore a right knee ligament during his team's UEFA
Champions League loss to Rangers and faces a long absence, the Portuguese club
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17964
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England: Man U's Keane faces injury layoff

Roy Keane faces up to six weeks on the sidelines after the Manchester United
captain suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Manchester City on the
weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17963
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England: Newcastle striker Luque faces two-month absence

Newcastle United's Spain striker Albert Luque faces two months out after
rupturing his hamstring in the 1-1 draw at Fulham, the Premier League club
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17962
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Bolivia: Etcheverry attracts big names

Former Bolivia international Marco Etcheverry has organised a star-studded
farewell match to mark his retirement from football...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17961
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Colombia: More surgery for Montoya

Former Once Caldas coach Luis Fernando Montoya, who was shot last year, has
undergone a complicated surgery to help him breathe alone...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17960
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US: Salt Lake striker Kreis ruled out for the season

Real Salt Lake striker Jason Kreis, Major League Soccer's all-time leading
goalscorer, has been ruled out for the rest of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17959
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Microchip experiment begins in FIFA Under-17 tournament

It looks just like any ordinary football, but the Adidas "smartball" that makes
its official debut in the FIFA Under-17 world championship in Peru on Friday
could change the face of football forever...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17958
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US: Colorado sign Kirovski, Serna

The Colorado Rapids have signed striker Jovan Kirovski from the Los Angeles
Galaxy and also acquired Colombian forward Diego Serna...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17957
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Italy: Lecce up for sale

Lecce are up for sale following owner Rico Semeraro's decision to bring to an
end his 11-year relationship with the Serie A club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17956
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Brazil: Palmeiras close Adidas deal for 2006

Palmeiras will swap Italian Diadora - their current clothing supplier/sponsor -
for German global big boys Adidas from 2006... The three year contract was
revealed yesterday, and includes the possibility of an extra two years by mutual
consent...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17955
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Germany: Hausweiler out for Duisburg

Duisburg will have to do without midfielder Markus Hausweiler for the next six
weeks because of a knee injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17954
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Holland: Heerenveen chief to retire

Riemer van der Velde has announced he will retire as chairman of Heerenveen on
October 1, 2006...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17953
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UEFA Champions League: Makaay makes rapid recovery to bolster Bayern attack

Bayern Munich manager Felix Magath admitted the absence of Dutch stiker Roy
Makaay was pivotal behind his team's quarter-final exit to Chelsea in last
season's UEFA Champions League, so his return for start of the 2005/06 campaign
is a real shot in the arm...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17952
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UEFA Champions League: Unheralded Udinese ready for Europe's biggest stage

Udinese make their debut in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League at
home to Greek side Panathinaikos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17951
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UEFA Champions League: Villarreal playmaker Riquelme to miss Man U game

Villarreal's Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme will miss his side's UEFA
Champions League Group D clash against Manchester United due to injury, the club
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17950
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Asian Champions League: Shandong v Al Ittihad

In another intriguing quarter-final, last season's runners-up in the Chinese
Super League take on reigning Asian champions Al-Ittihad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17949
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UEFA Champions League agony spurs on Barcelona and Bremen

The UEFA Champions League provides moments players never want to forget, but it
can also leave painful memories and Barcelona and Werder Bremen begin their
rehabilitation in the Group C clash at the Weserstadion...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17948
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Romania: Italian Landi quits as National Bucharest coach

National Bucharest's Roberto Landi became the third coach to quit just five
rounds into the new season after his team's crushing home defeat at the
weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17947
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Werder Bremen v Barcelona (Group C)

Werder Bremen are brimming with confidence ahead of their meeting with Barcelona
in the UEFA Champions League, and both sides promise to attack...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17946
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Belgium: Westerlo sign Algerian

Westerlo have signed Algeria international Samir Beloufa from Jupiler League
rivals Mouscron...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17945


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UEFA Champions League: Vennegoor of Hesselink gives PSV winning start

PSV Eindhoven battled to a 1-0 win over Schalke 04 as last year's UEFA Champions
League semi-finalists got off to a winning start...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17944
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UEFA Champions League: Unimpressive Chelsea beat Anderlecht 1-0

English champions Chelsea have made a patchy and unspectacular start to their
UEFA Champions League campaign, beating Belgium's Anderlecht with a single goal
from Frank Lampard in their Group G game...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17943
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UEFA Champions League: Thun ready to spring latest surprise at Arsenal

Tiny Swiss side Thun believe they can cause the first shock of the group phase
in their UEFA Champions League debut at Arsenal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17942
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South America roundup

Roundup of league action around South America...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17941
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UEFA Champions League: Rangers edge five-goal thriller against Porto

Rangers have made a winning start in the UEFA Champions League with an
enthralling 3-2 victory over Porto in Group H...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17940
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UEFA Champions League: Outstanding Johnsen sinks Olympiakos

A superb goalkeeping display from Espen Johnsen and a freak own goal helped
Rosenborg Trondheim beat Olympiakos 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17939
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UEFA Champions League: Man U face South Americans out for revenge

Two South American players who flopped in the English Premiership are set to
send Manchester United crashing in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17938
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UEFA Champions League: Lyon shock Real Madrid 3-0 in stylish opener

Olympique Lyon opened their UEFA Champions League campaign in style with a 3-0
home victory over a weakened Real Madrid in a lively Group F match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17937
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UEFA Champions League: Liverpool make dream start with 2-1 win at Betis

European champions Liverpool began the defence of their crown with an
authoritative 2-1 win away to debutants Real Betis in their opening Group G
match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17936
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UEFA Champions League: Late goals give Kaka-inspired AC Milan victory

Two goals in the last three minutes gave AC Milan a 3-1 victory over Turkey's
Fenerbahce in UEFA Champions League Group E, with inspired Brazilian midfielder
Kaka netting a pair of fine solo strikes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17935
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UEFA Champions League: Favourites Barcelona fear brute strength of Bremen

Barcelona are preparing for an uncomfortable opening night in the UEFA Champions
League when they face Werder Bremen in Group C...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17934
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UEFA Champions League: Cruz goal gives Inter Milan 1-0 win over Artmedia

Ten-man Inter Milan held on to secure a 1-0 win over Artmedia Bratislava in
their opening UEFA Champions League game after an early Julio Cruz goal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17933
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UEFA Champions League: Anderlecht eye unwelcome record in trip to Chelsea

Anderlecht risk setting a record of eight consecutive Champions League defeats
when they open their campaign against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17932
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Villarreal v Manchester United (Group D)

The first of the Group D matches in this season's UEFA Champions League takes
United out to Spain to meet Everton's conquerors, Villarreal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17931
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UEFA Champions League Preview: FC Bruges v Juventus (Group A)

Both sides come into this game full of confidence after a good start to their
domestic campaigns and will look to do the same in the UEFA Champions League.
Whilst Bayern and Juventus are seen by many as group favourites, Bruges will be
keen to cause an upset at the Jan Breydel Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17930
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Arsenal v FC Thun (Group B)

Arsenal are in greater need than usual of an encouraging result as they embark
on their eighth consecutive UEFA Champions League campaign, none of which have
taken them beyond the quarter-final stage...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17929
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England: Premier League match reports

Reports of Premier League matches played over the last three days:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17928
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Asian Champions League Preview: Al Ahli v Shenzhen

Another West Asia v East Asia matchup and another very close game in the
offing...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17927
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Brasileirão Match Report Week 25: Santos 0 Flamengo 0

Almost 12,000 spectators left the Vila Belmiro wondering where Santos (4th - 44
points) had left the quality play that saw them regain the Brasileirão
leadership in spite of Robinho's transfer to Madrid. The only fans to walk away
mildly satisfied would be Urubu followers relieved not to see Flamengo
thrashed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17926
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Brasileirão Match Report Week 25: Paraná 1 Palmeiras 3

After harvesting two bitter results - a 3-2 defeat against Brasiliense and a
drab one-all draw at home to Coritiba - Emerson Leão's men vented their rage on
Paraná Clube in rural Maringá (PR), getting their revenge for the first
Brasileirão clash at the Parque Antártica when the Paranaenses beat the Verdão
2-1...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17925
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Brasileirão Match Report Week 25: Coritiba 1 São Paulo 4

São Paulo (16th - 31) continue their recovery from the post-Libertadores panic
attack that saw them plummet to the arse-end of the Brasileirão table, leaving
Coritiba squelched in their wake...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17924
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Brasileirão Match Report Week 25: Corinthians 2 Atlético Paranaense 0

With their first victory in five games, Márcio Bittencourt's Alvinegro saved
their coach's neck... The game lived up to expectations with the Rubro-negro
visitors pulling out all the stops to sink the Timão and climb the Brasileirão
table...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17923
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Argentina: San Lorenzo remain on top after outstanding display

San Lorenzo stay top after crushing Rosario Central 4-0 away from home, thanks
to double strikes by Ariel Pereyra and Jose Saturnino Cardozo...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17922
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Udinese v Panathinaikos (Group C)

In their first ever UEFA Champions League game, Udinese will host Panathinaikos
looking forward to a win that will give them the advantage towards finishing in
one of the top two places of Group C...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17921
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Sparta v Ajax

Even before a ball has been kicked in the Group Stages, it is clear that Ajax's
trip to the Czech Republic to face Sparta Prague will be vital in the outcome of
Group B...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17920
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African football digest

A digest of football stories from around Africa in recent days:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17919
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Asian Champions League Preview: Pusan v Al Sadd

Two experienced coaches will meet in South Korea as the winners of Groups C and
G clash in an intriguing last eight matchup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17918
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Australian women to meet US and Mexico next month

The Matildas will embark on a three-match tour of the USA next month, playing
international matches against the USA and Mexico, as they continue preparations
for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament, to be held next
year...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17917
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Brasileirão Match Report Week 25: Vasco 5 Juventude 2

In a hot afternoon to remember, Vasco (15th - 32) played their first ever game
with a female refereeing trio, scored their first free kick in 2005, wiped the
floor with decadent Juventude, and Renato Gaúcho had the pleasure of hearing his
name chanted (adoringly) from start to end...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17916
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UEFA Champions League: Henry casts shadow over Arsenal's start

A string of absentees led by striker Thierry Henry and the fallout from their
latest domestic defeat will haunt Arsenal in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League
opener against Swiss outsiders Thun...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17915
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Eastern European roundup

Roundup of weekend football in eastern Europe:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17914
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Greek First Division Wrap

Panathinaikos, a week after they faced a shameful 0-2 home defeat in the Greek
"El Classico" against Olympiakos, had another negative result as they were held
to a 1-1 draw away to Ionikos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17913
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Queensland to right wrongs for Melbourne match

Queensland skipper Chad Gibson has admitted a feeling of disappointment after
the Roar suffered their first loss of the season at Perth last weekend, but
declared his side were ready to put it right...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17912
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Argentina: Frutos hat-trick gives Independiente classic victory

Nicolas Frutos scored three times to enable Independiente to thrash bitter
rivals Racing Club 4-0 in the 'clasico' of Avellaneda in the sixth round of the
Apertura Championship...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17911
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England: Harewood hat-trick lifts West Ham to 4-0 win over Villa

Striker Marlon Harewood scored a hat-trick to inspire West Ham United to a 4-0
home win over Aston Villa in the English Premier League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17910
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UEFA Champions League: Bremen trust in man with the golden shoes

Werder Bremen are pinning their hopes of a UEFA Champions League upset against
Barcelona on the golden boots of substitute striker Nelson Valdez...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17909
________________________________
Asian Champions League starts knockout stage

The AFC Champions League may not yet have the glamour or the tradition of its
European and South American equivalents, but the giant continent is capable of
providing a fascinating competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17908
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Advocaat is South Korea's man

Dick Advocaat of Holland has been named South Korea's new national team coach,
an official said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17907
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England (Div 1): Derby hold on at Crewe

Crewe have been held to a 1-1 Coca-Cola Championship draw by Derby, despite
playing against 10 men for the last 29 minutes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17906
________________________________
Asian players in Europe

Taking a quick look at the exploits of some of Asia's players plying their trade
in Europe:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17905
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US: Colorado flooded with strikers

The Colorado Rapids have bolstered their struggling offense by acquiring forward
Jovan Kirovski from the Los Angeles Galaxy and signing Colombian forward Diego
Serna...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17904
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East Timor and Comoros swell FIFA membership to 207

East Timor and the island nation of Comoros have now been accepted as full
members of FIFA, taking the number of national associations who comprise world
football's governing body to 207...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17903
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Spain: Messi in Barcelona squad for UEFA Champions League opener

Argentina's Lionel Messi was included in the Barcelona squad for their UEFA
Champions League opener against Werder Bremen, despite being unable to play for
the club in the Primera Liga so far this season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17902
________________________________
Queensland coach hoping for 'Fortress Suncorp'

Queensland Roar coach Miron Bleiberg is hoping wins over A-League glamour clubs
Melbourne and Sydney FC in the next fortnight will instil fear into other teams
travelling to Brisbane...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17901
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Mixed messages at FIFA's first African congress

The establishment of a task force with the power to tackle serious problems in
football was overwhelmingly approved by delegates at the 55th FIFA Congress...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17900
________________________________
Germany: Ballack out for Bayern's UEFA Champions League opener

Influential midfielder Michael Ballack will miss Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions
League Group A opener with Rapid Vienna after turning an ankle in training...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17899
________________________________
Argentina: Ortega says he is staying at Newell's

Former Argentina forward Ariel Ortega has denied reports that he is leaving
Newell's Old Boys to re-join River Plate, the club where he began his career...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17898
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Germany: Double blow for Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund's season finally got off the ground on Sunday, but at a heavy
price, with strikers Delron Buckley and Cedric van der Gun both picking up
injuries...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17897
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France: Paris St Germain's Rothen suffers setback

Paris St Germain midfielder Jerome Rothen has been ruled out for two weeks with
a fresh thigh injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17896
________________________________
Spain: Sevilla's Saviola out for a month with knee injury

Sevilla's Argentine striker Javier Saviola is likely to be out for about a month
after tests confirmed he has strained a ligament in his left knee...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17895
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UEFA Champions League: Only the final will satisfy Chelsea's ambition

Reaching the UEFA Champions League final is a natural next step for Chelsea,
according to manager Jose Mourinho, who plans to get his multinational side to
Paris next May despite being drawn in the toughest group...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17894
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France: Lyon plans for 60,000 stadium

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed plans for a new 60,000 capacity
stadium which could be open by 2011...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17893
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England: Everton's injured winger out for another month

Everton manager David Moyes said that he expects newly-signed Dutch winger Andy
Van der Meyde to be sidelined for another month with a groin injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17892
________________________________
Bahrain plan for World Cup playoff first leg replay

Bahrain are due to begin preparing for the rescheduled World Cup playoff with
Uzbekistan on September 28...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17891
________________________________
UEFA Champions League: Vieri to make debut for AC Milan against Fenerbahce

Christian Vieri will partner Andriy Shevchenko in attack for AC Milan when last
season's runners-up begin their campaign against Turkey's Fenerbahce at the San
Siro stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17890
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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid coach tips Lyon, but Raul on the mend

Real Madrid coach Vanderley Luxemburgo has nominated hosts Lyon as favourites
for the sides' UEFA Champions League group F encounter, following the Spanish
giants' latest domestic setback...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17889
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UEFA Champions League: Liverpool stronger than 2004/5, says Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes he has a stronger squad than the one
that won the UEFA Champions League last season, but says reaching the final
again has not even entered his head...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17888
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UEFA Champions League: Artmedia abuzz for UEFA Champions League debut

UEFA Champions League newcomers Artmedia Bratislava are determined not to be
overawed when they host Inter Milan in their competition debut...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17887
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Artmedia Bratislava v Inter Milan

Roberto Mancini's troops will try to forget Saturday's upsetting defeat against
Palermo as they take on the Slovakian champions, Artmedia Bratislava...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17886
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UEFA Champions League: Rangers ready for Porto

Rangers manager Alex McLeish says FC Porto will hold no surprises for him when
they visit Ibrox in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17885
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Olympiakos v Rosenborg (Group F)

In the opening match day of UEFA Champions League Group F, Greek double winners
Olympiakos host Rosenborg, in a game that promises to be highly entertaining...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17884
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Lyon v Real Madrid (Group F)

If Lyon are to prove that they can be a force in Europe, as well as reigning
supreme in France, then they will have the chance to prove how far they have
come when they entertain Real Madrid...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17883
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UEFA Champions League Preview: Real Betis v Liverpool (Group G)

The UEFA Champions League is back. And the champions are back in it. Liverpool
kick off the defence of their trophy at Real Betis in what has been described as
the Group of Death, with Champions League favourites Chelsea and Anderlecht
making up the numbers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17882
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Spain: Sevilla's Makukula to have more surgery on his knee

Sevilla striker Ariza Makukula is to undergo further surgery on his knee, the
Primera Liga club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17881
________________________________
Mexico: Tena becomes fourth coach this year at Chiapas

Luis Fernando Tena has become the fourth coach this year at Mexican club
Chiapas, as he replaced former Mexico international Fernando Quirarte...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17880
________________________________
FIFA doping plans look unlikely to appease WADA

FIFA and WADA seem no nearer resolving their differences, despite FIFA president
Sepp Blatter's insistence that football's governing body was leading the fight
against doping in world sport...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17879
________________________________
France: Lyon plans for 60,000 stadium

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed plans for a new 60,000 capacity
stadium which could be open by 2011...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17878
________________________________
England: Everton's injured winger out for another month

Everton manager David Moyes said that he expects newly-signed Dutch winger Andy
Van der Meyde to be sidelined for another month with a groin injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17877
________________________________
Bahrain plan for World Cup playoff first leg replay

Bahrain are due to begin preparing for the rescheduled World Cup playoff with
Uzbekistan on September 28...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17876
________________________________
Argentina's Mascherano faces possible foot operation

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano faces a possible foot operation and could
be out of action for the rest of this year, according to his Brazilian club
Corinthians...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17875
________________________________
Germany: Bayern fullback's injury blow

Bayern Munich full-back Andreas Gorlitz has suffered a setback in his return
from injury after hurting an ankle during his first appearance in almost a
year...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17874
________________________________
Spain: Riquelme in injury doubt for Villarreal

Villarreal are facing an anxious wait to see if star midfielder Juan Roman
Riquelme can recover from an ankle injury in time for Thursday morning's UEFA
Champions League clash against Manchester United...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17873
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English Premier League told to share TV rights

The European Commission is working closely with British agencies to help force
England's Premier League to share television rights to top football matches with
more than one broadcaster, those involved said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17872
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Portuguese government bristles at threat from FIFA

Portugal's sports secretary Laurentino Dias said that world football's governing
body FIFA cannot give his country orders...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17871
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Anti-racism body wants action from Romanian FA

Romania's anti-discrimination watchdog wants the national football federation
(FRF) to take action against increasing displays of racism at matches...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17870
________________________________
Germany: Roque Junior ban stands

Bayer Leverkusen will be without Roque Junior for one more game, after the
German Football Association rejected the club's appeal against his two-match ban
at a hearing on Monday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17869
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Holland: NAC's Lokhoff suspends midfielder

Coach Ton Lokhoff has suspended wantaway midfielder Tamas Peto after expressing
his discontent at being left out of the starting lineup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17868
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Mexican season claims third coaching victim

Former Mexico international Fernando Quirarte has become the third coaching
victim of the new Mexican season after being fired by struggling Chiapas...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17867
________________________________
African football digest

A roundup of league action from around Africa at the weekend:

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17866
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France: PSG midfielder Rothen out for two weeks

Paris Saint Germain midfielder Jerome Rothen has injured his left leg and will
be out of action for two weeks...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17865
________________________________
Ferencvaros sells stadium rights to Hungarian state

Ferencvaros, Hungary's most popular club, are to sell back their right to use
their Ulloi Street ground to the state to help pay off huge debts...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17864


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World Cup qualifying: Brazil samba over bland Chile

The spectators who forked out between R$60 and R$300 (US$20-100) for tickets at
Brasilia's Mané Garrincha were treated to a five-goal party that saw Brazil
through to hunt down the holy grail of the 'hexa' (sixth World Cup)...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17495
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World Cup qualifying: Paraguay stun Argentina

Roque Santa Cruz scored an early goal to give Paraguay a 1-0 win over Argentina,
their first ever in a World Cup qualifier, and move them close to a place at the
2006 World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17494
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Group analysis of European World Cup qualifying

Group-by-group analysis of European World Cup qualifying, ahead of a further 24
matches being played on Wednesday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17493
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African World Cup Qualifying Report

The battle for Africa's five representatives in the 2006 World Cup finals
continue and a couple of stunning results emerged from last weekend's qualifying
matches...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17492
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World Cup qualifying: Cole fires lacklustre England to the top

A deflected shot by midfielder Joe Cole gave England a laboured 1-0 victory over
Wales in their World Cup Group Six qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17491
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World Cup qualifying Recap: USA 2, Mexico 0

With a 2-0 win over Mexico in front of 24,685 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, the
Red, White, and Blue are the first to qualify from CONCACAF for Germany 2006...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17490
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US: MLS Wrap

Rundown of all the action from the latest round of the MLS...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17489
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World Cup qualifying: Zalayeta hat-trick lifts Uruguay

Uruguay moved up to fifth position on the table after a dramatic 3-2 victory
over direct rivals Colombia at the Estadio Centenario in front of over 60,000
fans...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17488
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Van Nistelrooy shows Dutch the way to 2006 World Cup

The Dutch put in their worst performance of their World Cup qualifying campaign
so far in Armenia, but still ended the day with a 1-0 win and a guaranteed
playoff spot for next year's finals in Germany...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17487
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World Cup qualifying: Cameroon eye finals after stunning Ivory Coast

Angola, Ghana and Togo kept on course for a first ever World Cup finals
appearance, but wins for the trio were overshadowed by a storming performance
from Cameroon...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17486
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World Cup qualifying: Venezuela thump Peru, keep mathematical hopes alive

Venezuela have thumped Peru 4-1 to keep alive a mathematical chance of
qualifying for their first World Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17485
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World Cup qualifying: Uzbekistan beat Bahrain to take slender playoff lead

Uzbekistan beat Bahrain 1-0 in the first leg of a controversial Asian Zone World
Cup qualifying playoff match in Tashkent...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17484
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World Cup qualifying: Scots revive hopes after deserved draw with Italy

Scotland revived their slender hopes of making it to the World Cup Finals in
Germany next summer with an impressive performance against Italy which ended in
a 1-1 draw...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17483
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World Cup qualifying: Adriano hat-trick increases Brazil dilemma

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has an embarrassment of riches... One of
the following five players has to be left out of the team: Ronaldo, Adriano,
Ronaldinho, Kaka, Robinho...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17482
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World Cup qualifying: 2010 hosts South Africa almost out

South Africa's slim hopes of reaching the 2006 World Cup finals are all but over
after a 3-1 defeat away to Burkina Faso...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17481
________________________________
Early goals put Ghana on brink of World Cup finals

Early goals from Michael Essien and Matthew Amoah earned Ghana a comfortable 2-0
win over Uganda in Kumasi on Sunday and put them one point away from their first
World Cup finals appearance...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17480
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World Cup qualifying: Guinea qualify for African Nations Cup finals

Guinea joined the list of qualifiers for next year's African Nations Cup finals
after beating Malawi 3-1 in a World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17479
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World Cup qualifying (Africa): Dreams made, and crushed

Overjoyed Ghanaians cheered wildly and honked car horns to celebrate their Black
Stars World Cup qualifier 2-0 victory over Uganda, echoing jubilant scenes in
victorious Togo and Cameroon...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17478
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Australia outclass Solomons to the tune of seven

Australia will take a 7-0 advantage into their second-leg World Cup Oceania
playoff in Honiara on Tuesday, after outclassing the Solomon Islands in front of
14,715 spectators at Aussie Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17504
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Muscat earns point for Melbourne

Former Australian international defender Kevin Muscat scored a late penalty goal
for Melbourne Victory to salvage a 2-2 draw with Perth Glory in their A-League
match in front of a sellout crowd of almost 18,000 at Olympic Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17503
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Honours even in Central Coast-Newcastle derby

Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets were forced to share the spoils with a
1-1 draw in a sometimes heated A-League local derby...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17502
________________________________
Easy as expected, says Australian coach Hiddink

Guus Hiddink described his Australian national coaching debut thrashing of the
Solomon Islands as "easy"; admitting many facets of the game worked on during
training would be better tested against higher quality opposition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17501
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Queensland warned to curb raw aggression

Queensland Roar midfielder Matt McKay has warned his A-League teammates to curb
their aggression or risk being sidelined for crucial games later in the
season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17500
________________________________
Australia's Grella unhappy with timing

Australian international midfielder Vince Grella has slammed the scheduling of
Australia's Oceania World Cup qualifier second leg against the Solomon Islands
in Honiara, set to be played in searing 30 degree-plus temperatures in the
middle of the day...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17499
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Forgotten feeling for Australian captain Viduka

Mark Viduka admitted to being unsure about his responsibilities as skipper in
the Oceania World Cup playoff against the Solomon Islands...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17498
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Injury sends Queensland's Shin home

Queensland Roar midfielder Tae-Yong Shin will return to Korea later this week to
discover the extent of a recurring ankle injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17497
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FIFA to probe Kewell deal

Liverpool and Leeds face the threat of a transfer ban for using an unlicensed
agent in Harry Kewell's move...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17496
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World Cup qualifying: Balaban double earns Croatia 3-1 win over Iceland

Bosko Balaban scored twice in six minutes to help Croatia beat Iceland 3-1 in a
World Cup qualifier and stay on course for a place in next year's finals in
Germany...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17477
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Tunisia edge closer to World Cup with 2-0 win in Kenya

African champions Tunisia moved to within one point of a third successive World
Cup finals after beating 10-man Kenya 2-0 behind closed doors in Nairobi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17476
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World Cup qualifying: Angola take step closer to World Cup finals

Angola are one win away from qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first
time after a 3-0 home victory over Gabon...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17475
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World Cup qualifying: Late burst keeps Nigeria's World Cup hopes alive

Three goals in the last eight minutes ensured Nigeria kept alive their chances
of World Cup qualification with a 5-2 away win over Algeria...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17474
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World Cup qualifying: John's late double keeps Trinidad in the hunt

Stern John scored twice in the last five minutes as Trinidad and Tobago produced
a dramatic comeback to beat Guatemala 3-2 in a World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17473
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World Cup qualifying: Denmark hold Turkey 2-2 to put Ukraine through

Substitute Soren Larsen scored an injury-time equaliser to earn Denmark a 2-2
draw in Turkey and send Ukraine into the 2006 World Cup as winners of Group
Two...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17472
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World Cup qualifying: Delgado double moves Ecuador closer to World Cup

Agustin Delgado scored twice to give Ecuador a 2-1 win away to Bolivia and put
them on the brink of a second successive World Cup appearance...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17471
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Japan: J-League- Gamba jump into first

"I'm glad I left Araujo in..." Gamba Osaka manager Nishino said, as he admitted
that he toyed with the idea of switching J-league's #1 scorer for Masanobu
Matsunami after a dangerous first half against Tokyo Verdy...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17470
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Korea: K-League- Battling Bucheon in first

In the sole K-League fixture of the day, Bucheon SK jumped into first place with
a come-from-behind 2-1 victory at Chunnam Dragons...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17469
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World Cup qualifying: Ukraine qualify as World Cup fever intensifies

Ukraine have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time, while the
United States booked their place for the fifth time in a row...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17468
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World Cup qualifying: Morocco squeeze past Botswana thanks to El Karkouri

Morocco remained one point behind Group E leaders Tunisia after a second-half
goal from Talal El-Karkouri clinched a 1-0 win over Botswana in their World Cup
African zone qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17467
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World Cup qualifying: Karhan double gives Slovakia win over Germany

Slovakia took advantage of Germany's ongoing defensive problems to beat the
World Cup hosts 2-0 in a friendly international...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17466
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World Cup qualifying: France brush aside Faroes with Cisse double

Two goals from an outstanding Djibril Cisse helped France overrun the Faroe
Islands 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17465
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World Cup qualifying: Croatia determined to deny Sweden top spot in group

Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar expects a tight struggle with Sweden for the top
spot in their World Cup qualifying group and is confident his side would emerge
victorious...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17464
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World Cup qualifying: Costa Rica cruise to easy win in Panama

Costa Rica emerged as firm favourites to take the third CONCACAF spot at the
2006 World Cup after their 3-1 win away to Panama...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17463
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Spain warm up for Serbia with 2-1 win over Canada

Neatly taken strikes from Raul Tamudo and Fernando Morientes earned unimpressive
Spain a 2-1 win at home to Canada in a friendly international...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17462
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US: New England set for MLS record

Super sub Khano Smith scored in the 76th minute to give the New England
Revolution a 1-0 victory at Real Salt Lake...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17461
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China: C-League title race opens up

The Chinese Super League suddenly changed its complexion as Tianjin Teda's Yu
Genwei inflicted Dalian Shide's second defeat of the season and second-placed
Shanghai Shenhua scored a vital winner to close the gap at the top to seven
points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17460
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World Cup qualifying: Ecuador's Delgado at the double against Bolivia

Ecuador worked hard to overcome a struggling Bolivian side in the altitude of La
Paz, and almost certainly guaranteed themselves a place in next year's World Cup
Finals in Germany...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17459
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World Cup qualifying: Sweden beat 10-man Bulgaria 3-0

Sweden produced a second-half blast to beat Bulgaria 3-0 in their World Cup
Group Eight qualifier and stay firmly in the hunt for a place in the finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17458
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World Cup qualifying: Libya qualify for African Nations Cup finals

Libya qualified for their first appearance at the African Nations Cup finals in
more than two decades, but their celebrations were tempered by a disappointing
0-0 home draw with Sudan in Tripoli...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17457
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World Cup qualifying: Zimbabwe beat Rwanda to qualify for African Nations Cup

Zimbabwe qualified for the African Nations Cup finals by beating Rwanda 3-1 in
Harare to make sure of a berth at next January's tournament...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17456
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World Cup qualifying: Switzerland, Israel miss chance to pull clear

Switzerland and Israel did just about enough to keep their World Cup qualifying
chances alive after scrapping their way through a messy 1-1 draw...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17455
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World Cup qualifying: South Africa struggling to reach African Nations Cup

South Africa, out of the 2006 World Cup finals, are also struggling to reach
next year's African Nations Cup finals after all but two places in the 16-team
field were settled at the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17454
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World Cup qualifying: Serbs set record in win over Lithuania

Goals from Mateja Kezman and Sasa Ilic gave Serbia and Montenegro a 2-0 win over
Lithuania in their World Cup qualifier and lifted them to the top of Group
Seven...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17453
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World Cup qualifying: Portugal rout Luxembourg to close in on finals

Pauleta and Simao Sabrosa hit two goals apiece to help Portugal crush Luxembourg
6-0, to take a big step towards next year's World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17452
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World Cup qualifying: Poles squeeze past Austria to top group

Celtic striker Maciej Zurawski squeezed home a penalty rebound to give Poland an
edgy 3-2 victory at home to Austria, which keeps them above England at the top
of World Cup qualifying Group Six...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17451
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World Cup qualifying: Pedersen's last-gasp strike for Norway sinks Slovenia

Morten Gamst Pedersen's dramatic injury-time winner gave Norway a 3-2 triumph
over Slovenia in their World Cup Group Five qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17450
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World Cup qualifying: Northern Ireland beat Azerbaijan 2-0 to end win drought

Northern Ireland ended a four-year stretch without a competitive home win with a
2-0 victory over bottom-placed Azerbaijan in their World Cup qualifier at
Windsor Park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17449
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World Cup qualifying: Mutu revives Romania hopes after 2-0 win over Czechs

Juventus striker Adrian Mutu has fired Romania to a 2-0 win over the Czech
Republic, to revive their hopes of reaching next year's World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17448
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World Cup qualifying: Latvia qualification hopes jolted by defeat in Estonia

Latvia's chances of World Cup qualification took a nosedive when they lost 2-1
to Baltic neighbours Estonia in a Group Three game...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17447
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World Cup qualifying: Kerzhakov double leads Russia past Liechtenstein

Alexander Kerzhakov's double helped Russia overcome spirited Liechtenstein 2-0
in a World Cup Group Three qualifier to keep alive their hopes of reaching next
year's finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17446
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World Cup qualifying: France and Spain need to show their pedigree

The log jam in Group Four of European qualifying for the 2006 World Cup could be
eased on Wednesday, when Ireland face France in one of the juiciest of the
night's 24 games...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17445
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Gamba top in Japan for first time in five years

Gamba Osaka have won 1-0 at Tokyo Verdy to go top of the J-League for the first
time in five years...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17443
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CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Preview: Uruguay v Colombia

Uruguay and Colombia face off in a vital encounter that will determine a huge
part of their World Cup fates...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17442
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Hungary thump Malta 4-0 to keep alive World Cup chances

Hungary crushed Group Eight rivals Malta 4-0 to keep alive their outside chances
of qualifying for next year's World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17441
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World Cup qualifying: Bosnia beat Belgium to revive finals hopes

Sergej Barbarez's second half goal gave Bosnia a 1-0 win over Belgium, reviving
their hopes of qualifying from World Cup Group Seven...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17440
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Toughest part still to come for resurgent France

France's convincing 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands was a necessary step on the
road to the 2006 World Cup finals, but the toughest part of the week is still to
come with a trip to Dublin...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17439
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World Cup qualifying: Norway coach a relieved man

Norway coach Aage Hareide was a relieved man after a last-gasp Morten Gamst
Pedersen strike enabled his side to grab a crucial 3-2 win over Slovenia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17438
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World Cup qualifying: England aim for two wins

England can avoid the need for a nail-biting World Cup qualifying group finale
against Poland if they defeat Northern Ireland and Austria in their next two
matches...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17437
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Albania savour 2-1 win over Kazakhstan

Albania beat Kazkhstan 2-1 to take their tally to 12 points in Group Two, the
most points they have ever collected in a World or European Championship
qualifying competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17436
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Eight teams so far join Germany in World Cup finals

The following countries have secured a berth alongside hosts Germany in the
32-team 2006 World Cup finals following the weekend's qualifying matches...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17435
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Andorra stand firm to hold Finland

Andorra have produced an impressive defensive display to earn a 0-0 draw at home
to Finland, effectively ending the Scandinavian side's 2006 World Cup qualifying
hopes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17434
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: England make heavy weather of new system

England shuffled closer to next year's World Cup finals with a 1-0 win over
Wales, without doing anything to advance their claim as potential winners of the
trophy...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17433
________________________________
Brazil: Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos injuries not serious

Striker Ronaldo and defender Roberto Carlos limped out of Brazil's 5-0 World Cup
qualifying win over Chile, but their injuries were not serious, the team said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17432
________________________________
Marquez threatens to boycott Mexico

Mexico defender Rafael Marquez has threatened to boycott the team and not play
the World Cup if coach Ricardo La Volpe is sacked, local media said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17431
________________________________
Spain put brave face on uninspiring win over Canada

Spain coach Luis Aragones said their uninspiring 2-1 friendly win over Canada
would not affect the outcome of this week's World Cup qualifier against Serbia &
Montenegro...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17430
________________________________
England don't impress Wales manager Toshack

England have been told they still have to prove they can compete with the top
six in the world...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17429
________________________________
Brazil: Romario to carry on playing

Former Brazil striker Romario has shelved plans to retire this December and
revealed he will now play on until the end of 2006...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17428
________________________________
Ecuador, Paraguay move closer to World Cup

Ecuador and Paraguay put themselves on the brink of qualifying for next year's
World Cup after winning key matches...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17427
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Uzbekistan want FIFA to probe disallowed penalty

Uzbekistan have called for a FIFA probe after a referee controversially
disallowed a penalty in their World Cup qualifier with Bahrain...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17426
________________________________
Brazil coach says freedom key

World champions Brazil are successful because their style is less mechanical and
robotic than European teams, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17425
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Brazil's Ronaldo will never ask for time off again

A regretful Ronaldo said that he would never ask to be rested from Brazil
matches again...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17424
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Back to the drawing board for Argentina coach Pekerman

Argentina coach Jose Pekerman tinkered again and his side slumped to their third
defeat in four months, this time going down 1-0 to neighbours Paraguay in their
World Cup qualifier in Asuncion...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17423
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: US beat Mexico to reach finals

Second-half goals by Steve Ralston and DaMarcus Beasley gave the United States a
2-0 victory over arch-rivals Mexico to secure their place in the 2006 World Cup
finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17422
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Wolfsburg's Karhan at the double for Slovakia

Two first-half goals from VfL Wolfsburg's Miroslav Karhan gave Slovakia a
thoroughly deserved victory over Jürgen Klinsmann's inconsistent Germany in
Bratislava...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17421
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Ukrainians toast success with Soviet champagne

Jubilant Ukrainian fans drenched their players in Soviet champagne after the
team returned to Kiev with a ticket to the World Cup finals for the first time
in the nation's history...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17420
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Scots call up Severin for Norway crunch

Scotland set off for a make-or-break World Cup qualifier in Norway, with manager
Walter Smith sweating over the fitness of his three first-choice midfielders...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17419
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Zalayeta hat-trick gives Uruguay dramatic win

Striker Marcelo Zalayeta scored a hat-trick to give Uruguay a dramatic 3-2 win
over Colombia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17418
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Uzbeks consider complaint after playoff controversy

Uzbekistan officials are considering lodging a complaint with FIFA after
Japanese referee Toshimitsu Yoshida controversially ruled out a first-half
penalty during their Asian World Cup playoff victory over Bahrain...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17417
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World Cup qualifying: Ronaldo attempts to break five-match Brazil duck

Ronaldo will attempt to break a five-match scoring duck for world champions
Brazil in their World Cup qualifier at home to Chile...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17416
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World Cup qualifying: Ukraine through to 2006 World Cup finals

Ukraine have secured qualification for next year's World Cup finals, after
Turkey's 2-2 draw with Denmark handed them an unassailable lead in Group Two...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17415
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Salas and Pinilla to lead Chile attack against Brazil

Veteran striker Marcelo Salas will partner Sporting Lisbon's Mauricio Pinilla in
a two-man attack when Chile face world champions Brazil...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17414
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World Cup qualifying: Mutu double earns Romania victory over Czechs

Juventus striker Adrian Mutu fired Romania to a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic
to keep alive their hopes of reaching next year's World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17413
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: England must do better in Belfast, says Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson called on England to move up a gear against Northern Ireland
next week after they toiled to beat Wales 1-0 in their World Cup Group Six
qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17412
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World Cup qualifying: Duff fit for Ireland's France clash

Winger Damien Duff is fit and available to take his place in a confident Ireland
team for this week's World Cup qualifier against a resurgent France at Lansdowne
Road...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17411
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France: PSG hit by FIFA double player ban

World football's ruling body FIFA have thrown a spanner into the works of Paris
Saint Germain after revoking a temporary permit which allowed two promising
Uruguayan players to be transferred to the club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17410
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Brazil (Seleção): World Cup classification bonuses revealed

According to reports published in respected São Paulo broadsheet 'A Folha De São
Paulo', AC Milan's Dida and Cafú are slated to pocket around US$25,000 as soon
as Brazil qualify for the German World Cup finals in 2006...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17409
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Brazil: Corinthians' Tevez criticised for red cards

Corinthians coach Marcio Bittencourt apparently has grown weary of Carlos
Tevez's red cards, publicly criticising the Argentine international after his
second dismissal in less than 30 days...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17408
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World Cup qualifying: Italy coach Lippi blows his top as pressure mounts

Italy national team coach Marcello Lippi let his usually elegant style slip when
he swore at a television cameraman following his side's 1-1 draw in a World Cup
qualifier against Scotland at the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17407
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World Cup qualifying: Foreign-based trio pull out of Algeria side

Algeria have been hit by the withdrawal of three of their foreign-based players
ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17406
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World Cup qualifying: 'We can beat England', says Northern Ireland's Elliott

Northern Ireland star Stuart Elliott insists the minnows are capable of beating
England when they host Sven-Goran Eriksson's superstars at Windsor Park on
Wednesday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17405
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World Cup qualifying: Cameroon move closer to finals with late winner

Cameroon scored a late winner to upset the Ivory Coast 3-2 away from home and
put themselves one win away from a fifth successive World Cup finals
appearance...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17404
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US: MLS Preview- MetroStars v Kansas City

The Eastern Conference playoff picture becomes clearer by the week. If the
MetroStars, who are 6 points off the pace, are to make a move, it must start
here... Alas, they run up against a KC side that's won 4 of 5...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17403
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US: MLS Preview- FC Dallas v San Jose Earthquakes

The top two teams in the Western Conference square off in The Oven this weekend,
but the heat should stay on the home side...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17402
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US: MLS Preview- Colorado Rapids v DC United

The Rapids are riding a 4-game unbeaten streak, quietly solidifying their
play-off spot. DC United have looked like the champions they are, though their
form hasn't always translated into results...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17401
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US: FC Dallas add former England u-21

FC Dallas have swooped for former Manchester United and Middlesborough
midfielder Mark Wilson...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17400
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US: Colorado grant Melamed's request

The Colorado Rapids waived senior international defender Guy Melamed, complying
with the player's request...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17399
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US: Chivas give Zuniga office job

MLS expansion club Chivas USA handed veteran goalkeeper Martin Zuniga a front
office position within the club after he was deemed surplus goods at the Home
Depot Center...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17398
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Tunisia move within one point of World Cup finals

A fifth successive World Cup win has left Tunisia needing only a draw from their
last match to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17397
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Japan: Retired referee Collina may blow whistle in J-League

Pierluigi Collina, arguably the world's best football referee, who abruptly
announced his retirement last week, will be asked to officiate in the Japanese
professional league...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17396
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Holland: Injury blow for NAC defender

NAC Breda defender Rob Penders has admitted he is facing a lengthy spell on the
sidelines after undergoing surgery on a leg injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17395
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Greece: Levadiakos and Ionikos draw

Levadiakos and Ionikos opened their Ethniki Katigoria seasons with a 1-1 draw on
Sunday in Greece...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17394
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Germany: Gladbach win friendly 17-0

Borussia Monchengladbach made good use of the international break by giving
debuts to new signings Kahe and Krisztian Lisztes in a confidence-boosting 17-0
win over amateur side SC Weser-Solling...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17393
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England: Newcastle's Solano hints at Peru return

Nolberto Solano has risked the wrath of his new employers after hinting that he
may come out of international retirement to play for Peru...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17392
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England: King gives Tottenham a boost

Tottenham captain Ledley King has given boss Martin Jol some good news by
revealing that he's on course to return for Saturday's match with Liverpool...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17391
________________________________
England: Arsenal pre-tax profit and cash reserves rise

Pre-tax profit at Arsenal rose to 19.3 million pounds (US$35.50 million) from
10.6 million and cash reserves at the English Premier League club soared in the
last financial year...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17390
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But returns to Russia

Vladimir But has returned to Russia and signed for Premier Liga side Shinnik
Jaroslawl...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17389
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Brazil (Seleção): Kaká and Robinho call for concentration against Chile

Parreira's new attacking midfield pair, given Ronaldinho Gaúcho's enforced
absence due to the three yellow cards picked up in the course of the WCQ so far,
have sent a warning shot out to those who see this game as a walk in the park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17388
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Anthuenis days numbered as Belgium coach

Aime Anthuenis's days as Belgium coach are numbered after the national team's
1-0 defeat in Bosnia at the weekend ended their bid to reach next year's World
Cup finals in Germany, national football federation president Jan Peeters
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17387


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