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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
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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=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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Adelaide snare Fernando Rech

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

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=18046
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
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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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
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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
________________________________
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
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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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
US: MLS Wrap

Rundown of all the action from the latest round of the MLS...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17489
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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


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

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World Cup Qualifying Preview: Dreaming of Deutschland

World Cup Qualifying is winding down and this weekend sees crucial qualifiers
set to be played across the globe. By weekend's end we will more than likely
know more of the 32 qualifiers for next year's World Cup in Germany...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17387
________________________________
Messi tries again as Argentina face Paraguay

Teenage striker Lionel Messi, sent off after less than two minutes of his
Argentina debut last month, is hoping for better luck in Saturday's World Cup
qualifier away to Paraguay...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17386
________________________________
World Cup qualifying (Euro) Group 6 Preview: Wales v England

After the predictably apocalyptic response to England's thrashing in Denmark,
the axe is waiting to fall on Sven and his players if they don't get it right
against Toshack's evolving Dragons...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17385
________________________________
World Cup Qualiying Preview: USA v Mexico

One of the most anticipated matches of the weekend takes place in Columbus,
Ohio, when the United States and Mexico butt heads. The winners secure passage
to Germany...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17384
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Last chance for Bahrain and Uzbekistan

On the global stage, the meeting of Bahrain and Uzbekistan may not be one that
causes many ripples, but there will be more than a few hearts racing in Tashkent
on Saturday evening as the two nations meet in the Asian zonal World Cup
playoffs...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17383
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Trinidad out to avenge Guatemala thumping

Former Trinidad & Tobago captain Russell Latapy has come out of international
retirement at the age of 37 in a bid to help the Caribbean islanders qualify for
their first World Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17382
________________________________
World Cup Qualifying (Euro) Group Five Preview: Italy target qualification

The Azzurri could be edging closer to the World Cup with a positive result in
Scotland...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17381
________________________________
African World Cup Qualifying Preview: Group A

With two more World Cup qualifying matches to be played, only one point
separates each of the top three teams in Group A. Togo top this group with
seventeen points, followed by second-placed Zambia with sixteen points and
Senegal with fifteen...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17380
________________________________
African World Cup Qualifying Preview: Group B

If they had been dreaming of playing in the World Cup finals, then the time has
finally come for the Black Stars of Ghana to prove that they are capable of
qualifying and make it through to football's most prestigious tournament. But
will it be that easy? Certainly not, at least, no team should be underrated
now...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17379
________________________________
African World Cup Qualifying Preview: Group C

Dubbed as the group of death, the race is far from being complete in Group C
with the likes of Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Egypt, even though there are only
two more matches remaining. Ivory Coast top this group with nineteen points,
trailed by Cameroon with seventeen points and Egypt with thirteen points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17378
________________________________
African World Cup Qualifying Preview: Group D

As the race for the 2006 African Nations Cup and World Cup finals draws nearer
to a close, new faces have been posing threats to African powerhouses throughout
the qualifying campaign for the sole spot that would lead them to the World Cup
finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17377
________________________________
African World Cup Qualifying Preview: Group E

Tunisia and Morocco have already qualified for the 2006 African Nations Cup
finals in Egypt, but two more qualifying matches would determine who among the
two will qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17376
________________________________
African football digest

A digest of recent football stories from around Africa...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17375
________________________________
Viduka new Australian skipper

Striker Mark Viduka has been appointed Australian skipper for Saturday night's
Oceania World Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands at Aussie Stadium in
Sydney...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17374
________________________________
Brazilians and Argentines clash in Copa Sudamericana

The next round of the Copa Sudamericana will include two passionate knockout
matches as Brazilian and Argentine clubs come head to head...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17373
________________________________
Copa Sudamericana: Brazilian fratricide sees Libertadores champs eliminated

The second leg of the first phase of the Copa Libertadores' baby brother saw
Brazilians knocking out Brazilians to reach the grudge stage against
Argentineans in the last sixteen of the tournament...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17372
________________________________
Scots bid to slow Italian stroll to World Cup finals

Italy face back to back away games in Scotland and Belarus over the next five
days, when two wins still enable them to confidently book their flights to
Germany next June...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17371
________________________________
Sydney FC score first win against NZ Knights

Sydney FC have won their first match of the inaugural A-League competition,
defeating the New Zealand Knights 3-1 at North Harbour Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17370
________________________________
Mexican Torneo Apertura 2005: Matchweek 6 Wrap

Defending champions America continue to dominate the Mexican league, extending
their undefeated streak to 23 league games. Cruz Azul humiliated city rivals
Pumas UNAM, at their own stadium, and now trail America by only one point.
Meanwhile, Azcargota's debut with Chivas was ruined by Matias Vuoso...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17369
________________________________
Korea: K-League- Minnows swim to surface

The second stage of the K-League is barely a week old, but is shaping up to
follow the first in providing fans in South Korea with an exciting and open
title race...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17368
________________________________
Queensland and Adelaide unable to break the deadlock

Queensland Roar outpointed Adelaide United for long periods tonight at Hindmarsh
Stadium, but failed to deliver the knockout blow in a tense scoreless draw...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17367
________________________________
Argentina's Boca Juniors struggle but win the Recopa

Boca Juniors lost 2-1 against Once Caldas, but were still crowned Recopa
Champions after winning the two-legged final 4-3 on aggregate...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17366
________________________________
50th anniversary of European Cup

On the afternoon of September 4 1955, Joao Martins scored the opening goal for
Sporting Lisbon against Partizan Belgrade in a match that finished in a 3-3 draw
and changed the face of European club football...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17365
________________________________
We face tough task, says Solomon Islands coach

Solomon Islands coach Ayrton Andrioli said he would have liked five months,
rather than four weeks to prepare his players for the biggest match of their
lives against Australia on Saturday night...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17364
________________________________
Aussies in Europe under threat

The employability of Australians in European football is under threat as FIFA
renews a bid to restrict foreign players at clubs...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17363
________________________________
World Cup qualifying (Euro) Group One Preview: Make or break time for Romania

Group One could be a two-horse race after Saturday's matches, as Romania's hopes
of qualifying hang by a thread...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17362
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Turkey aiming to beat Denmark in race for playoff

Fatih Terim has set his sights on securing Turkey a place in the World Cup
qualifying playoffs, with the fight for second place in Group Two hotting up
against Denmark on Saturday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17361
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: France taking nothing for granted against Faroes

France, in an upbeat mood since the return of inspirational playmaker Zinedine
Zidane, will not take anything for granted when they host the Faroe Islands in a
World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17360
________________________________
Viduka ready to be Australia's spearhead

As the dust settles on the shake-up, striker Mark Viduka believes it's all
starting to come together for Australia's World Cup campaign - and his own role
in it...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17359
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Time to deliver, says Romania skipper Chivu

Romania skipper Cristian Chivu said only a victory would do against the Czech
Republic on Saturday to revive their slim hopes of qualifying for next year's
World Cup finals...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17358
________________________________
Asian confederation warns big clubs over exploitation

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has warned European clubs to stop
exploiting Asian markets for financial gain...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17357
________________________________
Australia's last World Cup hurdle set to be revealed

Will it be a trip to strife-torn Colombia, our 2001 nemesis Uruguay, or a
journey into the relative unknown of Paraguay or Chile?

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17356
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: England out to make amends against Wales

Battered pride and a private tirade from Sven-Goran Eriksson will be driving
England forward when they face Wales in Saturday's World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17355
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Time to heal wound, says England's Ferdinand

Defender Rio Ferdinand says England will be out to heal the open wound of their
rout by Denmark when they face Wales in Saturday's World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17354
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Wales manager Toshack wary of wounded England

Wales manager John Toshack fears that England's recent defeat in Denmark has
made his job even tougher as he prepares for the World Cup qualifier against
Sven-Goran Eriksson's side on Saturday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17353
________________________________
US and Mexico meet in race to qualify first

With their places in the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany virtually assured,
CONCACAF powers the United States and Mexico meet on Saturday with bragging
rights at stake...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17352
________________________________
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=17351
________________________________
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. Since the last time these sides met
two months ago, they have headed in opposite directions...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17350
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- Colorado Rapids v DC United

The Rapids are riding a 4-game unbeaten streak, quietly solidifying their
playoff 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=17349
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- CD Chivas USA v Columbus Crew

Now that New York and Dallas have seen the new and improved Chivas USA, the
new-look Goats return to the Home Depot Center for the first time since the
addition of Francisco Palencia and Juan Pablo Garcia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17348
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- New England Revolution v Real Salt Lake

On Wednesday night Real Salt Lake got the big hurt at the hands of DC United,
5-1 to be exact...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17347
________________________________
Brazil try to keep Robinho's feet on the ground

If Robinho needed any more hype, then his first 26 minutes for Real Madrid after
his US$30 million move from Santos provided it...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17346
________________________________
Britain to enter football team in 2012 Olympics

Britain will enter a team in the 2012 London Olympic football competition and
its presence will not be detrimental to the status of the four home
associations, FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirmed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17345
________________________________
Perth boss McMahon forced into changes

Perth Glory boss Steve McMahon has been forced into making changes for his
side's away clash with the Melbourne Victory in A-League round two action on
Sunday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17344
________________________________
Copa Sudamericana: Cruzeiro, Internacional through to second stage

Cruzeiro and Internacional booked their places in the second stage of the Copa
Sudamericana after victories against fellow Brazilian teams...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17343
________________________________
World Cup qualifying: Mexico confident heading into US game

With a World Cup berth virtually assured, Mexico's national team are relaxed for
their qualifier against the United States...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17342
________________________________
Brazil: Santos playmaker heartily approves Kléber signing

Midfield playmaker Ricardinho commemorated the signing of left-back Kléber from
Basel (Switzerland), delighted that two-thirds of what Carlos Alberto Parreira
called "the finest left side in the world" can be reunited at the Vila
Belmiro...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17341
________________________________
English clubs' spending a windfall for Europe

A financial analysis has revealed that foreign football clubs are cashing in on
demand from top English sides for some of the world's best players...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17340
________________________________
Spain coach Aragones aims for history against Canada

Spain coach Luis Aragones will make history if his side avoid defeat in their
friendly at home to Canada on Saturday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17339
________________________________
Spain: Deportivo La Coruna snap up Uruguayan Taborda

Uruguayan striker Sebastian Taborda signed a four-year contract with Spanish
club Deportivo La Coruna after completing a medical earlier today...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17338
________________________________
Spain: Sevilla president feels heat after Ramos joins Real Madrid

Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido is feeling the heat from club supporters
following the sale of defender Sergio Ramos to Real Madrid...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17337
________________________________
Brazil: US$3 million Alex Dias bid rejected by Vasco

Vasco fans can breathe a sigh of relief as President Eurico Miranda rejected a
US$3 million bid from a group of French entrepreneurs eager to take the marksman
over to an unnamed French club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17336
________________________________
Spain: Bilbao face goalkeeping crisis

Athletic Bilbao coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is facing a goalkeeping crisis just
one game into the start of the new season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17335
________________________________
Scotland: Olivier Bernard's Rangers joy

Olivier Bernard says he has just signed for the biggest club of his career,
after penning a two-year deal with Rangers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17334
________________________________
Makaay to miss both Dutch World Cup qualifiers

Dutch striker Roy Makaay will miss both of his country's World Cup qualifiers
over the next week because of a knee injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17333
________________________________
England: Premier League transfers hit 286 million pounds

Premier League transfer spending has risen to STG286 million this year and lower
league English clubs are increasingly reaping the financial benefits, a survey
shows...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17332
________________________________
England: FA Cup tie finally settled after 40-penalty shootout

An English FA Cup preliminary round replay between Tunbridge Wells and
Littlehampton Town was decided after a 40-penalty shootout on Thursday, the
third-highest ever recorded in a senior match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17331
________________________________
Lille relish Stade de France challenge

Lille, who play their home Ligue 1 matches in a stadium which holds less than
20,000 fans, are looking forward to entertaining their UEFA Champions League
rivals at the showcase Stade de France...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17330
________________________________
England: Fresh setback for Man U striker Solskjaer

Reports suggest Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suffered a
fresh setback in his return from a knee injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17329
________________________________
Brazil: Parana coach moves to Turkey

Brazilian outfit Parana have moved quickly to appoint Luiz Carlos Barbieri as
the replacement for recently-departed coach Lori Sandri...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17328
________________________________
Panama unhappy with Al Ain

The Panama Football Federation (FePaFut) have reported United Arab Emirates club
side Al Ain to FIFA for failing to release striker Luis Tejada for international
duty...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17327
________________________________
Injured Frings to miss Germany friendlies

Torsten Frings will miss Germany's friendly internationals against Slovakia and
South Africa because of an inflamed ankle...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17326
________________________________
Italy's Vieri ready to face Scots despite dizzy spells

AC Milan striker Christian Vieri is available for Italy's World Cup qualifier
against Scotland in Glasgow despite suffering dizzy spells during training...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17325
________________________________
Italy: Tommasi rejoins Roma on minimum wage

Damiano Tommasi has extended his stay in the Eternal City for another year.
Tommasi, who can be considered one of the keys to Roma's 2000/2001 Scudetto
triumph, missed the entire of last season after he ruptured the ligaments in his
knee during a preseason friendly clash against Stoke City...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17324
________________________________
Holland: Robben doubtful for Armenia qualifier

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is doubtful for Holland's World Cup qualifier
against Armenia on Saturday with an ankle problem...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17323
________________________________
Israel have World Cup qualification hopes

An army fitness guru, a coach who inspires intense loyalty, Jewish and Arab
players who have bridged a steep ethnic divide, stars without big egos - these
are some of the ingredients of Israel's compelling drive to qualify for the
World Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17322
________________________________
US coach Arena releases five for club duty

US head coach Bruce Arena released five MLS players from his World Cup camp so
they can play for their club teams over the weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17321
________________________________
UEFA and Mourinho kiss and make up after Barcelona spat

Jose Mourinho has had his wish for a "clean sheet" at UEFA granted -- with
European football's governing body stating it no longer had a problem with the
Chelsea manager...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17320
________________________________
England: Middlesborough's Downing out for three months

Middlesborough midfielder Stewart Downing will be out for at least three months
after undergoing knee surgery, the Premier League club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17319
________________________________
Australian midfielder Stavroulakis joins Peterborough

Peterborough United have signed Australian midfielder Nick Stavroulakis on a
four-month deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17318
________________________________
Greece: New stadium for Panathinaikos

A lifelong dream of Panathinaikos and their fans seems set to come true
following the decision this week by the Athens Mayor Dora Bakogiannis, in
cooperation with club officials from the Greek giants, to approve the
construction plans for Panathinaikos' new stadium, which is scheduled to be
built in the wider area of Votanikos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17317
________________________________
German goalkeepers bickering again over World Cup place

Juergen Klinsmann's new policy of keeping Oliver Kahn and Jens Lehmann far away
from each other has failed to stop their bickering, with the two goalkeepers
renewing their rivalry in print this week...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17316
________________________________
Greece: Pana's Morris misses six games for throwing shirt at referee

Panathinaikos defender Nasief Morris has been handed a six-match ban after being
sent off in the 2-0 defeat by Olympiakos Piraeus...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17315


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

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Group by group analysis of European World Cup qualifying

Group-by-group analysis of European World Cup qualifying ahead of the 22 games
on Saturday and 24 next Wednesday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17314
________________________________
Brazil one win from World Cup finals, showdown for Uruguay

World champions Brazil will clinch their place at next year's finals in Germany
and maintain their proud record as the only country to have played at every
World Cup tournament if they beat Chile...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17313
________________________________
Argentina's Boca win Supercup despite loss to Once

Once Caldas beat Boca Juniors 2-1 thanks to a header from Ruben Velazquez, but
Boca claimed the Supercup on a 4-3 aggregate...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17312
________________________________
French World Cup hopes rest on Zidane factor

France are relying on the Zidane factor to see them through the rest of their
World Cup qualifiers with maximum points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17311
________________________________
US: DC United 5, Real Salt Lake 1

Jaime Moreno and his fellow DC United players have rolled past visiting Real
Salt Lake in the US capital...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17310
________________________________
Korea: K-League- Kim breaks record and Suwon go top

Kim Do-hoon broke the K-League goalscoring record last night with a hat-trick to
take his tally to 113 goals in 251 games as Seongnam Ilhwa defeated leaders
Incheon United 4-2...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17309
________________________________
Spain: Real Madrid use Owen cash to buy Sevilla defender Ramos

Real Madrid used the funds from the sale of Michael Owen to buy Spanish
international defender Sergio Ramos out of his contract with Sevilla for 27
million euros in a last-minute transfer deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17308
________________________________
Whatever it takes, says Australia's Lazaridis

Seasoned Australian international Stan Lazaridis says fans can expect to see a
different style of play from the team under new coach Guus Hiddink...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17307
________________________________
Mexico: LaVolpe leaves Blanco behind

Mexico manager Ricardo LaVolpe announced his squad for the World Cup qualifying
match with the United States earlier this week. The absence of Cuauhtémoc Blanco
headlines the list...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17306
________________________________
Gerrard eases England's injury worries

Steven Gerrard has eased England's injury worries, as he came through his first
squad training session of the week...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17305
________________________________
Beasley returns to US squad for World Cup qualifiers

United States coach Bruce Arena has named a 26-man squad for CONCACAF World Cup
qualifiers against Mexico and Guatemala...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17304
________________________________
Sydney FC to 'step up'

Sydney FC vice-captain David Zdrilic said his side is "ready to step up" in the
absence of two of their international stars when they meet New Zealand at North
Harbour Stadium on Friday night...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17303
________________________________
One change forced on Melbourne

Melbourne Victory have made only one change to the team that surprised all
pundits with a 1-1 draw away against Sydney FC last week...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17302
________________________________
Final transfer flurry in Spain

The final 24 hours before the transfer deadline saw a flurry of activity in
Spain as several Primera Liga sides rushed to put the finishing touches to their
squads for the new season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17301
________________________________
England: Peru's Solano returns to Newcastle

Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano has rejoined Newcastle United after 18
months at Aston Villa, Newcastle said on their website...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17300
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England: Portsmouth sign Uruguayan Silva, Senegal's Diao

Uruguay international Dario Silva has joined Portsmouth from Sevilla for an
undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on their website...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17299
________________________________
Foster quits as Australian players' chief

A day after completing a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Australian
national team with Football Australia, players' association chief Craig Foster
has quit to return to television commentary...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17298
________________________________
NZ Knights out to improve attack

The New Zealand Knights will look to offer more of a threat in attack when they
host glamour club Sydney FC in their first home match of the A-League on Friday
night...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17297
________________________________
Queensland's Murdocca looking for birthday win

Following a 2-0 opening day win against the New Zealand Knights, Queensland Roar
coach Miron Bleiberg has again promised an attacking approach for the trip south
to Adelaide United...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17296
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Italy can reach World Cup final, says captain Cannavaro

As Italy prepare to face Scotland in a World Cup qualifier in Glasgow, captain
Fabio Cannavaro is predicting the Azzurri can go all the way at next year's
finals in Germany...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17295
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Transfer window in Europe dominated by Essien, Robinho sagas

Featuring more twists and turns than any soap opera, the long-running sagas
involving Michael Essien and Brazilian Robinho dominated the August transfer
window...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17294
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Spain: Ronaldinho extends Barcelona contract until 2010

World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has agreed to extend his contract with
Spanish champions Barcelona for another two years until 2010, the club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17293
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US to close out World Cup qualifying at Gillette Stadium

Earlier today, it was announced that the US will play their final qualifying
match for the 2006 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on
Wednesday October 12th at 8:00pm EST...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17292
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Scotland: Celtic sign China defender Du Wei

Celtic have signed Chinese international defender Du Wei from Shanghai Shenhua
on a four-year deal, the Scottish club have confirmed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17291
________________________________
Queensland must cope with national duty: Bleiberg

Queensland Roar coach Miron Bleiberg says his side will have to learn to live
with players being away on international duties, following the A-League club's
scintillating start to the competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17290
________________________________
Portugal: Slovakia defender Cech joins Porto

Slovakia defender Marek Cech has joined Porto from Sparta Prague on a four-year
contract, the Portuguese Premier League club said on their website...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17289
________________________________
Perth's Kovacevic wants Melbourne glory

Perth Glory defender Ante Kovacevic will be hoping for a triumphant return home
when his side travel to Melbourne to take on the Victory in A-League round two
action...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17288
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Striker says Scotland will not be overawed by Italy in World Cup qualifier

Striker Craig Beattie says Scotland will not be overawed by group leaders Italy
in Saturday's World Cup qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17287
________________________________
Germany: Goal-shy Mainz snap up Zidan from Werder Bremen

Coach Juergen Klopp hopes to have solved Mainz's goalscoring problem by signing
Egyptian striker Mohamed Zidan before the transfer deadline...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17286
________________________________
Asian champions Al Ittihad take on Job

Asian champions Al Ittihad have taken Middlesborough striker Joseph-Desire Job
on a one-year loan deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17285
________________________________
We're still learning, says Australia's Neill

Australian stalwart Lucas Neill revealed new coach Guus Hiddink was
experimenting with all sections of the national team, not just the much-maligned
defence, in the lead-up to the World Cup qualifiers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17284
________________________________
Two changes to NZ Knights squad for first home game

NZ Knights Manager John Adshead has made just the two changes for Friday night's
historic first home match against Sydney FC in the Hyundai A-League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17283
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US: FC Dallas' Cassar out for 6-8 weeks

FC Dallas goalkeeper Jeff Cassar will miss 6-8 weeks with a separation of the AC
joint in his right shoulder... Cassar suffered the injury in the 59th minute of
FCD's 2-2 draw with Chivas USA last weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17282
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England: Brazilian midfielder Rochemback joins Middlesborough

Brazilian midfielder Fabio Rochemback, who has been on loan at Sporting from
Barcelona for the last two years, has joined Middlesborough, the Primera Liga
club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17281
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Spain: Galician rivals strengthen their teams

Deportivo La Coruna and Celta Vigo have both strengthened their squads before
the transfer window closed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17280
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Spain: Sociedad take Atletico's Novo

Real Sociedad have signed Atletico Madrid midfielder Alvaro Novo...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17279
________________________________
Injured Makaay pulls out of Dutch training camp

Bayern Munich striker Roy Makaay has pulled out of the Dutch training camp for
this month's World Cup qualifiers with a knee injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17278
________________________________
Holland: Reiziger, Carrizo join PSV

Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven managed to sign Dutch international Michael
Reiziger and Juan Carlos Carrizo ahead of the transfer deadline...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17277
________________________________
Spain: Mallorca net Doni and Yordi

Mallorca made two late additions to their squad before the transfer window
closed, as they signed Italian midfielder Cristiano Doni and striker Yordi...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17276
________________________________
Holland: PSV end Ball's Ibrox hell

PSV Eindhoven have signed Rangers defender Michael Ball on a two-year deal with
an option of a further 12 months...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17275
________________________________
Italy: Juventus sign Brazilian starlet

Juventus have signed Gladstone Della Valentina from Cruzeiro just hours before
the end of the transfer deadline overnight...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17274
________________________________
Holland: Roda sign Estonian striker

Eredivisie outfit Roda JC have completed the signing of Estonian international
Andres Oper from Torpedo Moscow...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17273
________________________________
Holland: AZ swoop for Steinsson

AZ Alkmaar have filled the gap left by the departure of Jan Kromkamp to
Villarreal by signing Gretar Steinsson on a five-year contract...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17272
________________________________
England: Spurs secure Derby striker

Tottenham added to their front-line when they signed Derby County striker
Grzegorz Rasiak...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17271
________________________________
Ukraine missing key pair for World Cup qualifier

Ukraine manager Oleg Blokhin will be without two key players for his side's
World Cup qualifier with Georgia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17270
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England: West Brom bag Luton's Davies

West Bromwich Albion snapped up highly-rated Luton Town defender Curtis Davies
for £3 million in a late transfer deadline-day deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17269
________________________________
England: Charlton sign Iceland prospect

Charlton have signed Icelandic attacking midfielder Rurik Gislason from HK
Kopavogur...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17268
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Buckley withdraws from South African squad

Borussia Dortmund winger Delron Buckley has withdrawn from South Africa's squad
for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou,
officials said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17267
________________________________
Belgium: Dragutinovic leaves Liege

Standard Liege's defender Ivica Dragutinovic has had his wish granted by sealing
a last-minute move to Sevilla...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17266
________________________________
Belgium: Anderlecht snap up Pujol

Anderlecht have wrapped up the loan signing of Gregory Pujol from Ligue 1 side
Nantes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17265
________________________________
Holland: Takak joins NEC on loan

NEC Nijmegen appear to have finally ended their search for a striker by agreeing
a loan deal for PSV Eindhoven outcast Jasar Takak...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17264
________________________________
Italy: New owner for Torino

Editor Urbano Cairo is the new proprietor of Torino after weeks of
negotiations...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17263
________________________________
Italy: Proposed Bologna takeover

Italian basketball outfit Virtus Bologna have made a proposal to acquire Bologna
football club...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17262
________________________________
Belgium: Liege strengthen strikeforce

Standard Liege have strengthened their strikeforce hours before the transfer
window closes with the signing of Romania international Marius Nicolae...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17261
________________________________
Brazil: Corinthians' Rosinei in hospital after crash

Corinthians midfielder Rosinei is in hospital in Sao Paulo after being involved
in a car crash...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17260
________________________________
Belgium: Club Bruges to face Zulte-Waregem in Cup opener

Belgian champions Club Bruges will kick off their Cup campaign at fellow first
division side Zulte-Waregem following the first round draw...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17259
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Two Northern Ireland players sent home before qualifiers

Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez has sent home Jeff Whitley and Philip
Mulryne for missing a curfew ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan
and England...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17258
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Germany: Stuttgart send Elson home

Stuttgart have sent midfielder Elson Falcao da Silva back to Brazil until the
end of the season to gain some much-needed match practice after his stay in the
Bundesliga was blighted by injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17257
________________________________
Germany: Cologne release Tokoli

Bundesliga high-flyers Cologne have released striker Attila Tokoli one year
before the end of his contract so that he can join Cypriot side Anorthosis
Famagusta...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17256
________________________________
Belgian leaders sign Nicolae, Dragutinovic stays

Unbeaten Belgian first division leaders Standard Liege signed Romanian
international striker Marius Nicolae from Portugal's Sporting on a one-year
deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17255
________________________________
Andorra squad for qualifiers against Finland, Holland

The Andorran Football Federation has named the following squad for the World Cup
European zone Group One qualifiers against Finland and Holland on September 3
and September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17254


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Copa Sudamericana: Rosario Central knock off rivals Newell's in Argentina

Rosario Central defeated Newell's Old Boys 1-0 in the 'Rosario Derby' to clinch
a spot in the next round of the Copa Sudamericana...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17252
________________________________
Ivory Coast seek Africa's first World Cup qualifying place

Ivory Coast could become the first African qualifiers for next year's World Cup
finals with victory against Cameroon this weekend, heralding a shake-up in the
traditional hierarchy of African football...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17251
________________________________
Scottish Premier League Review

Champions Rangers were stunned as they went down 3-0 at home to Hibs at the
weekend. Ivan Sproule came off the bench to fire a stunning second-half
hat-trick to lift the Edinburgh side up to joint second in the league ahead of
both sides of the Old Firm...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17250
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Brazil (Seleção): Brazil coach Parreira spices up Chile encounter

Despite Brazil entering the fray labelled as clear favourites against Chile, the
CONMEBOL WCQ clash to be held in The Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília (DF) is
seen by Carlos Alberto Parreira as far from a walk in the park...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17249
________________________________
China: C-League: All too simple for Dalian

Dalian Shide moved a massive thirteen points clear of Shanghai Shenhua in second
place with a routine 3-0 victory over last season's runners-up Shandong
Luneng...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17248
________________________________
Under-17 World Cup (Peru): Cláudio called up to replace Kerlon for Brazil

With a noteworthy performance against São Caetano, Palmeiras' latest pearl is
Cláudio. His work has been rewarded with a call-up to the youth seleção to
compete in the World Championship to be held in Peru...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17247
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Ukraine, Brazil look to seal place in World Cup finals

The hazy World Cup qualifying picture should become much clearer in Europe over
the next week, with teams cramming two matches into the space of four tense
days...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17246
________________________________
Robinho will start against Chile, says Brazil coach

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said that Robinho will start Sunday's
World Cup qualifier against Chile, adding that he is worried about the hype
surrounding the 21-year-old forward...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17245
________________________________
England (Div 1): Cort treble sinks QPR

A hat-trick from striker Carl Cort has handed Wolves an impressive 3-1 win
against Queens Park Rangers in Championship action in England...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17243
________________________________
Scottish CIS (League) Cup: Third Round Draw

In Scotland, the draw for round 3 of the League Cup has been made and it
produces four all-SPL ties...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17242
________________________________
Spanish Copa chaos looming

The Spanish Copa del Rey could be thrown into chaos after three Segunda B sides
started legal action over a late change in format which they believe could cost
them thousands of euros...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17241
________________________________
CBF to halt Brazilian competitions during World Cup 2006

CBF President Ricardo Teixeira has announced that all footballing competitions
in Brazil will be on ice for the month that will see Germany host the 2006 World
Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17240
________________________________
Spain: Real Madrid to use Owen cash to bid for Sevilla's Ramos

Real Madrid are expected to use the 15 million pounds raised by the sale of
striker Michael Owen to buy Sevilla's Spanish international defender Sergio
Ramos before the transfer window closes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17239
________________________________
Scotland: Rangers sign Greek, target Nigerian

Rangers have completed the signing of Sotirios Kyrgiakos on a one-year deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17238
________________________________
Speechless Sanchez loses credibility in Mexico

With hindsight, UNAM coach Hugo Sanchez probably wishes he had stood naked on
the touchline during the clash with Cruz Azul rather than worn a shirt with the
number five emblazoned on the chest...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17237
________________________________
Scotland: Chinese international Du Wei goes to Celtic

Chinese international defender Du Wei has joined Celtic on a six-month loan,
although a permanent contract could be signed in January...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17236
________________________________
England: Shearer was instrumental in Newcastle move, says Owen

Michael Owen says his former England strike partner Alan Shearer played a major
role in his decision to leave Real Madrid for Newcastle United...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17235
________________________________
England: South Korea's Lee signs for Tottenham

South Korea defender Lee Young-pyo has joined Tottenham Hotspur from PSV
Eindhoven, the Premier League club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17234
________________________________
England: World Cup worries force Owen into Premier League return

Michael Owen's decision to abandon the Bernabeu and return to the Premier League
with Newcastle United was effectively made last week after a telephone call to
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17233
________________________________
England: Tottenham sign Newcastle's Jenas

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of England midfielder Jermain Jenas
from Newcastle United, the London club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17232
________________________________
France: Duty calls for returning Lilian Thuram

Lilian Thuram was dismayed when coach Raymond Domenech picked him to play
against Ivory Coast earlier this month, though he put duty first and complied
with the callup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17231
________________________________
Italy: Chievo bag Roma youngster

As Italy awaits news regarding the sales of Antonio Cassano and Mancini, AS Roma
announced the sale of one of their most promising youngsters, Giuseppe Scurto...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17230
________________________________
Okocha blow for Nigeria

Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha will miss Sunday's World Cup qualifier against
Algeria because of a groin injury, the Nigerian Football Association (NFA)
said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17229
________________________________
Portugal: Benfica midfielder Petit to miss World Cup qualifiers

Benfica midfielder Armando Petit will miss Portugal's World Cup qualifiers
against Luxembourg and Russia after sustaining a thigh injury, the Portuguese
football federation said on their website...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17228
________________________________
Japan: J-League- Oita boss quits

Oita Trinita coach Hwang Bo-kwan has stepped down after a run of ten games
without a win has left the J-League side firmly entrenched in the relegation
zone...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17227
________________________________
France: Marseille snap up Cesar

Marseille have signed Slovenia international centre-back Bostjan Cesar from
Dinamo Zagreb...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17226
________________________________
England: Wigan snap up Irish striker Connolly from Leicester

Promoted Wigan Athletic signed Ireland international David Connolly from first
division Leicester City for an undisclosed fee...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17225
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Slovakia: Hartig joins Artmedia

Artmedia Bratislava have boosted their squad ahead of their UEFA Champions
League adventure by signing Czech forward Lukas Hartig...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17224
________________________________
England: Liverpool acquire teen duo

Liverpool have completed a double signing of teenage forwards Besian Idrizaj and
Ramon Calliste...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17223
________________________________
Italy: Roma sign Brazilian keeper

AS Roma have signed their back-up for young homegrown keeper Gianluca Curci...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17222
________________________________
England: Everton swoop for Dutch midfielder van der Meyde

Inter Milan's Dutch international midfielder Andy van der Meyde has joined
Everton for an undisclosed fee...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17221
________________________________
Scotland manager Smith wary of Italy's striking options

Scotland manager Walter Smith expects an attack-minded Italy in Saturday's World
Cup Group Five qualifier at Hampden...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17220
________________________________
Scottish league leaders Hearts sign Camazzola

Scottish Premier League leaders Hearts have signed Brazilian midfielder Samuel
Almeida Camazzola on a season-long deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17219
________________________________
Turkey: Genclerbirligi bring Bakkal

Genclerbirligi have named Mesut Bakkal as their new head coach after failing in
a bid to entice former Turkey coach Ersun Yanal back to Ankara...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17218
________________________________
Sweden lose Svensson

Sweden midfielder Anders Svensson has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup
qualifiers against Bulgaria and Hungary because of injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17217
________________________________
Russia: Grozny land Koroman

Russian Premier League strugglers Terek Grozny have signed Serbia & Montenegro
international Ognien Koroman from rivals Krylia Sovetov Samara...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17216
________________________________
Spain: Greek striker Choutos signs loan deal with Mallorca

Greek striker Lampros Choutos has joined Real Mallorca on a season-long loan
deal from Inter Milan, the Primera Liga club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17215
________________________________
Uncapped Jacobsen added to Danish squad

Denmark coach Morten Olsen has called up uncapped FC Copenhagen defender Lars
Jacobsen to replace Per Nielsen in Denmark's squad for their World Cup European
zone Group Two qualifiers against Turkey and Georgia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17214
________________________________
Spain: Malaga get more Goitia

Malaga have agreed a new four-year contract with goalkeeper Inaki Goitia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17213
________________________________
Portugal: Miccoli signs for Benfica on loan deal

Italy striker Fabrizio Miccoli has joined Benfica after the Portuguese champions
agreed a one-year loan deal with Juventus, the club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17212
________________________________
Revised Israel squad for World Cup qualifiers

Israel coach Avraham Grant named striker Pini Balili and dropped fellow attacker
Lior Asoulin for the World Cup European Group 4 qualifiers against Switzerland
in Basel on September 3 and the Faroe Islands in Torshavn on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17211
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Liechtenstein have no chance, says Russia keeper

Russia's experienced goalkeeper Sergei Ovchinnikov says Liechtenstein do not
stand a chance of causing an upset against his team in Saturday's World Cup
qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17210
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England: Campbell returns for Arsenal

Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has returned to action after playing for the
club's reserves...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17209
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Germany: Pantelic loaned to Hertha

Hertha Berlin have signed free-scoring Red Star Belgrade captain Marko Pantelic
on loan until June 30, 2006...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17208
________________________________
Italy: Tudor back with Siena

Juventus' Igor Tudor will play for Siena yet again, after an agreement with the
Bianconeri for a loan transfer till the end of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17207
________________________________
Italy: Chievo sign Giunti from Bologna

Chievo Verona have signed experienced midfielder Federico Giunti from Serie B
outfit Bologna...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17206
________________________________
Italy: Coco joins Livorno on loan

Livorno reinforced their left flank as they signed Francesco Coco from Inter
Milan on a year's loan...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17205
________________________________
Germany: Heinz leaves Gladbach for Galatasaray

Czech international striker Marek Heinz has finally left Borussia
Mönchengladbach and signed for Turkish club Galatasaray...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17204
________________________________
France: Edman leaves Spurs for Rennes

Sweden defender Erik Edman has joined Stade Rennes from Tottenham Hotspur, the
Ligue 1 club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17203
________________________________
England: Tottenham loan Ziegler to Hamburg

Tottenham have agreed to loan their highly-rated Swiss international Reto
Ziegler to German outfit Hamburg...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17202
________________________________
England: Sunderland goalkeeper Poom moves to Arsenal on loan

Sunderland's Estonian international goalkeeper Mart Poom has joined Arsenal on
loan until January, the clubs said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17201
________________________________
England: Stoke sign Guinea striker

Stoke City have completed the signing of Guinea international striker Sambegou
Bangura after their application for a work permit was approved...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17200
________________________________
England: Rovers land Georgian defender

Blackburn have completed the signing of Georgian defender Zurab Khizanishvili on
a season-long loan deal from Rangers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17199
________________________________
Bulgaria: President of Pirin Blagoevgrad banned for three years

The president of Pirin Blagoevgrad has been banned from Bulgarian football for
three years, after the club was expelled from the premier league over unpaid
taxes...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17198
________________________________
Belgium: Portillo agrees to Bruges deal

Real Madrid striker Javier Portillo has followed Michael Owen out of the
Santiago Bernabeu, agreeing to join Belgian champions Bruges on a year-long loan
deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17197
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Albania squad for World Cup qualifer against Kazakhstan

Albania coach Hans-Peter Briegel has called up uncapped midfielder Ansi Agolli
for their European Group Two qualifier against Kazakhstan...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17196


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English Premier League Wrap

On a day of thrills and controversy in the English Premiership, champions
Chelsea extended their unbeaten streak against Tottenham Hotspur to 33 games,
winning 2-0 with goals from Ansier el Horno (39) and Damien Duff (71)...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17038
________________________________
Brasileirão 2005 Week 22 Midweek Wrap

The boy wonder played his last Brazilian league game in the heart of the Amazon,
discrete but as charmed as ever, helping the Peixe back to the top of the table.
Corinthians lost, but thanks to the draw between Goiás and Paraná stay a cut
above the rest. Elsewhere, Leão guided Palmeiras to yet another win, and Renato
Gaúcho's Vasco also swiped three points...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17037
________________________________
Italy: Palladino helps Livorno beat Lecce in Serie A opener

Raffaele Palladino hit the winner to steer Livorno to a 2-1 victory over Lecce
in the opening game of the Serie A season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17036
________________________________
Germany: Bundesliga reports

Reports of Bundesliga matches played on Saturday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17035
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England: Chelsea win 2-0 at Tottenham as normal service resumes

Normal service was resumed in the Premier League as Tottenham Hotspur's bright
start ended with a 2-0 home defeat by Chelsea, who stretched their unbeaten
league run against their London rivals to 31 games...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17034
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France: Ajaccio deny Marseille first league win of season

A late penalty by Rafik Saifi gave Ajaccio a 1-1 draw at struggling Olympique
Marseille, who are still chasing their first Ligue 1 victory of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17033
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Two-goal Cisse leads Liverpool to Euro Super Cup win

Substitute Djibril Cisse scored two goals and made another to lead Liverpool to
a 3-1 extra time win over CSKA Moscow in an end-to-end European Super Cup
match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17032
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China: C-League- Dalian juggernaut rumbles on

Dalian Shide kept their ten-point lead intact with a resounding 4-0 win at
Chongqing Qiche...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17031
________________________________
Korea: K-League- Incheon go top

Incheon United moved to the top of the second stage of the K-League with an
impressive 2-0 win at Pohang...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17030
________________________________
Japan: J-League- Osaka close gap

A hard-fought 3-2 win over Yokohama F-Marinos lifted Gamba Osaka to within a
point of one-time runaway leaders Kashima Antlers who crashed to a second defeat
in three games, leaving the title race wide open...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17029
________________________________
Germany: Bayern beat Hertha to go clear at top of Bundesliga

Bayern Munich maintained their perfect start to the new season by beating Hertha
Berlin 3-0 to move two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17028
________________________________
England: Dream debut for Baros in Aston Villa win

Milan Baros got his Aston Villa career off to a dream start by scoring the only
goal against Blackburn Rovers in Villa's first win of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17027
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Middlesborough v Charlton Athletic

Sunday's lunchtime game in the Premiership sees Middlesborough, fresh from a
fine midweek victory, attempt to halt Charlton's unbeaten start to the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17026
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England: Birmingham beat West Brom in West Midlands derby

Birmingham City got their first win of the season at the expense of nearby West
Bromwich Albion in the season's first West Midlands derby. The Blues made the
short trip to the Black Country and left Albion with a 3-2 victory and three
precious points after a game of two halves - the first bossed by Birmingham, the
second by Albion...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17025
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Italy: Sheva on show at Ascoli, says AC Milan boss

AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has announced that Alberto Gilardino will start
alongside Andriy Shevchenko against Ascoli...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17023
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England: Mido sent off as Chelsea maintain hoodoo over Tottenham

Champions Chelsea maintained their 100 percent start to the Premier League
season and their long unbeaten record against Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 win
at White Hart Lane...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17022
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Chastened England coach Eriksson vows no repeat of Denmark fiasco

Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has vowed England will not repeat in a qualifying game
their shambolic performance in the 4-1 friendly defeat by Denmark...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17021
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England: Unsworth holds nerve to give Sheffield United victory

Sheffield United continued their flying start in the English first division when
a last-minute penalty by debutant defender David Unsworth completed a 2-1
comeback victory over Coventry City...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17020
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Portugal: Porto remain unbeaten

Cesar Peixoto scored three goals overnight, two of which helped his club Porto
to a 3-2 win at Naval...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17019
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Adelaide, Central Coast win away from home

The inaugural season of A-League kicked off with Adelaide United recording a 1-0
upset victory over the Newcastle United Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17018
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Brosque wary of NZ Knights

Queensland Roar striker Alex Brosque expects New Zealand's defence in Sunday's
A-League clash at Suncorp Stadium to be a much tougher proposition to the one
that was dramatically exposed in pre-season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17017
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Adelaide United win no fluke

Adelaide United coach John Kosmina was in no mood to be branded a party-pooper
after his side upset the Newcastle Jets 1-0 in front of a crowd of 13,160 at
EnergyAustralia Stadium in the opening game of the inaugural A-League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17016
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Sydney FC promise to attack

Sydney FC coach Pierre Littbarski is yet to settle on his starting line-up for
his side's opening A-League encounter against Melbourne on Sunday, but has
promised fans "attacking football"...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17015
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Yorke aims to shine in Sydney

With Sydney FC's first game of the inaugural A-League season 24 hours away, the
club's star striker Dwight Yorke is ready to show that he still has something to
offer...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17014
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Belgium: St Truidense win with 10 men

An early goal from Jeroen Simaeys was enough to give 10-man St Truidense victory
over Beveren...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17013
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Turkey: Galatasaray earn late draw

A last-gasp goal from substitute Hasan Kabze earned Super League leaders
Galatasaray a 2-2 draw at Gaziantepspor...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17012
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Japan: Kashima's lead in J-League cut to one point

After topping the standings all season, Kashima Antlers' lead in the J-League
was cut to one point following a 2-0 defeat at Tokyo Verdy...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17011
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US: MLS Preview- FC Dallas v Chivas USA

The Hoops have whupped newbies Chivas USA since the beginning, taking all the
points in their first three meetings. But this is a different Chivas squad from
the one that gave up 10 goals and only scored 4 in those games. This is a Chivas
side with new weapons in Juan Pablo Garcia and Paco Palencia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17010
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US: Kansas City 0, Columbus 1

The Columbus Crew have won two matches straight for the second straight month
and have won four of their last seven -- including this 1-0 victory at Kansas
City, which is the Ohio club's first away victory of the year...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17009
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Reggina v Roma

An interesting first week matchup sees the Giallorossi coming in to visit Walter
Mazzarri's Reggina side. Reggina look to be relegation strugglers, especially
after the summer departures of several key figures from last year, including
Bonazoli (to Sampdoria), Nakamura (to Celtic) and Mozart being rumored to be on
the way to Russia now as well...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17008
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Spain: Primera Liga Saturday Preview

Barcelona start the defence of their title with a tricky trip to Aláves in the
evening, while Athletic Bilbao host Real Sociedad in the fiery Basque Country
derby and Real Betis travel to Valencia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17007
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Spain: Uproar from smaller clubs after Copa del Rey draw farce

The draw for the first round of the Copa del Rey took place amid uproar about
the Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) decision to make a last-minute change
to the format of the competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17006
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Inter Milan v Treviso

Inter Milan start their quest for the long-awaited 14th Scudetto at home against
Treviso, a team that were promoted only because the other teams that came up
were found lacking in financial resources...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17005
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Italy: Serie A Preview- Fiorentina v Sampdoria

The honeymoon for Serie A fans begins this week with match day 1 of the TIM
Serie A season 2005-2006. There are many new faces and the same old ones. This
week, two teams with totally different results last year will go head to head in
what could prove to be a mouth-watering encounter...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17004
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Spain: Primera Liga Preview- Valencia v Real Betis

Real Betis travel to Mestalla to face Valencia in the opening weekend's most
attractive encounter as the Spanish league kicks off and it should be a
engrossing match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17003
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Spain: Primera Liga Preview- Cadiz v Real Madrid

The endless pre-season rhetoric will finally stagnate as a galvanised Real enter
the crunch kickoff to 05/06 in the extreme south of newly-promoted Cadiz...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17002
________________________________
England: QPR draw with Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers' off-field difficulties have stretched onto the field, after
the troubled Championship club were held to a dull 0-0 draw against a 10-man
Sheffield Wednesday outfit...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17001
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Brazil: Palmeiras president Della Monica confirms Marcos renewal

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Marcos spent the day together with his agent and
Palmeiras president Afonso Della Monica, coming out with a fresh contract that
will see the player's link with the Verdão extended until 2009, according to
reports in Brazilian daily 'Estado de Sao Paulo'...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=17000
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Brazil: Corinthians striker Jo set for Portugal move

Campeonato Brasileiro joint leaders Corinthians have sold striker Jo to the GSI
business group, which will find him a club in Portugal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16999
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England: Ferrari's Everton move complete

After weeks of speculation, AS Roma defender Matteo Ferrari has officially been
loaned to Premiership side Everton, with an option of a permanent move...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16998
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Robinho faces disciplinary action in Brazil over slap

Real Madrid's new striker Robinho could face disciplinary action in his native
Brazil after television footage showed him slapping an opponent during his last
game for Santos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16997
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England: Carling Cup Draw- Tottenham go to Grimsby

The draw for the second round of England's League Cup (the Carling Cup) has
pitted Tottenham Hotspur against Grimsby Town, who shocked Championship side
Derby County in round one...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16996
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Brazil: Cruzeiro's Fred new Lyon number 9

The Cruzeiro management confirmed the sale of marksman Fred to Olympique Lyon
late tonight. Although they are not publicly offering a figure, sources close to
several directors say the deal is worth close to 12 million Euros...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16995
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England: Sorensen pens Villa extension

Aston Villa goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has signed a new three-year contract
which will keep him at the club until the northern summer of 2008...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16994
________________________________
England: Tricky away games for six Premier clubs in League Cup

Six Premier League clubs were given potentially awkward away ties when the draw
for the second round of the English League Cup was made...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16993
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Argentina: Maradona's TV commitments not interfering at Boca

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona's television commitments are not
interfering with his role as director of football at Boca Juniors, club
president Mauricio Macri said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16992
________________________________
France: Lyon complete signing of Chelsea midfielder Tiago

French champions Olympique Lyon have completed the signing of Chelsea's Tiago...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16991
________________________________
Luque named for Spain World Cup qualifier

Newcastle's latest signing Albert Luque is included in Luis Aragones' Spain
squad for next month's crucial World Cup qualifier against Serbia &
Montenegro...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16990
________________________________
Spain: Robinho and Woodgate in Real Madrid squad for opener at Cadiz

New signing Robinho and centre-back Jonathan Woodgate have been included in Real
Madrid's 20-strong squad to face promoted Cadiz in their opening league match of
the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16989
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Solano left out of Peru squad

Midfielder Nolberto Solano has been left out of Peru's squad for next month's
World Cup qualifier away to Venezuela, increasing speculation of a row between
himself and coach Freddy Ternero...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16988
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Spain: Messi left out of Barcelona squad after confusion over status

Barcelona have left Argentine youngster Lionel Messi out of the squad to play
Alaves in their opening league game of the season because of doubts over his
status as a so-called "assimilated" player...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16987
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Scotland: Rangers to face Clyde in League Cup

Scottish League Cup holders Rangers were handed a home draw in the third round
against first division Clyde, managed by former Rangers defender Graham
Roberts...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16986
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Holland: Lee has PSV coach Hiddink baffled

PSV Eindhoven coach Guus Hiddink admits he does not know if wantaway left-back
Lee Young-Pyo will play for the club again after this weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16985
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Uruguay coach Fossati discharged, vows to stop smoking

Uruguay coach Jorge Fossati has promised to stop smoking after being discharged
from hospital where he had been kept for two nights after suffering chest
pains...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16984
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Georgia name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Georgia coach Gaioz Darsadze has named the following 20-man squad for World Cup
European Group Two qualifiers at home to Ukraine on September 3 and away to
Denmark four days later...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16983
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Holland: ADO Den Haag net first win

A last-minute goal from Jan Paul Saeijs earned ADO Den Haag their first win of
the new Eredivisie season at the expense of visiting Heerenveen...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16982
________________________________
US: FC Dallas general manager steps down

Late last night, FC Dallas GM Greg Elliot surprised many by resigning from the
front office after a two year stint with the club. Elliot cited "philosophical
differences" with the ownership as the reason for his departure...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16981
________________________________
Former Sweden goalkeeper Hedman retires

Former Sweden and Celtic goalkeeper Magnus Hedman has announced his retirement,
citing a lack of motivation as the reason...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16980
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Belgium call up Moons to squad for World Cup qualifiers

Belgium coach Aime Anthuenis called up 34-year-old Racing Genk goalkeeper Jan
Moons for World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and San Marino, after Frederic
Herpoel withdrew citing a bad relationship with the coach...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16979
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Austria squad for World Cup qualifiers

Austria coach Hans Krankl has announced the following 22-man squad for their
World Cup European zone Group Six qualifiers away to Poland on September 3 and
against Azerbaijan in Baku on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16978
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Belarus name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Belarus coach Anatoly Baidachny has named the following 23-man squad for World
Cup European Group Five qualifiers away to Moldova on September 3 and at home to
Italy four days later...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16977
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Azerbaijan name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Azerbaijan coach Vagif Sadykhov has named the following 23-man squad for World
Cup European Zone Group Six qualifiers away to Northern Ireland on September 3
and at home to Austria four days later...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16976
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US: Winthrop college football team suspended

The entire Winthrop men's football team has been suspended at least two games
for their involvement in an off-campus gathering with underage drinking...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16975


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

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English Premier League Weekend Preview

It looks like being another cracking weekend of Premiership football. Chelsea
play their first Saturday fixture of the season as they travel to local rivals
Spurs, while winless Newcastle host Manchester United in a game that is already
looking like a must-win for the manager...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16975
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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid hope to celebrate 'Jubilee' with victory

Real Madrid, who won the first European Cup final in Paris 50 seasons ago, are
eager to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of that success by winning this season's
final back in Paris next May...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16974
________________________________
Spain: Primera Liga Preview- Cadiz v Real Madrid

The endless pre-season rhetoric will finally stagnate as a galvanised Real enter
the crunch kickoff to 05/06 in the extreme south against newly-promoted Cadiz...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16973
________________________________
Italy: Juventus have proud record to defend against Chievo

Champions Juventus have a proud record to defend when they begin their Serie A
title defence at home to Chievo Verona (kickoff 1830 GMT) on Sunday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16972
________________________________
Germany: Weekend Bundesliga Preview

The Bundesliga resumes after Pokal weekend with Giovanni Trapattoni under
pressure, Köln riding high, and Falko Götz reaching a milestone...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16971
________________________________
France: Unbeaten PSG enjoying life at Ligue 1 summit

Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain seek to extend their unbeaten start at home to
Nice on Saturday before the season takes a short break for World Cup
qualifiers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16970
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Newcastle V Manchester United

A match between two of the more entertaining teams in the premiership will act
as a good barometer of Man Utd's good form and the real extent of Newcastle's
problems...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16969
________________________________
English Premier League Preview: Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers

Villa have had a decidedly mediocre start to the season, but the arrival this
week of Milan Baros should raise spirits, and this will be a game Villa expect
to win...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16968
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US: MLS Preview- San Jose Earthquakes v Los Angeles Galaxy

For the second time this week these two sides will meet in Spartan Stadium.
Wednesday's match saw Los Angeles knock San Jose out of the US Open Cup for the
fourth time as the Earthquakes' back line was uncharacteristically
disorganised...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16967
________________________________
US: MLS Preview - New England Revolution v DC United

Last week both the Revs and United added one to the loss column after losing
games that most expected them to win. With everyone in the Eastern Conference
suddenly closer, who will get the critical three points?...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16966
________________________________
UEFA Champions League: Thun ready for voyage into unknown

Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein had seen it all before, but the media scrum
that followed UEFA Champions League draw was such a daunting experience for Thun
president Kurt Weder he decided to slip away quietly...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16965
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Copa Sudamericana: Uruguay's Defensor come from behind to knock out Danubio

Defensor Sporting came from behind to defeat Danubio 3-1 in an all-Uruguayan
clash and book their ticket to the next round of the Copa Sudamericana...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16964
________________________________
Scotland: Rangers boss McLeish aims for perfect end to wonder week

Rangers manager Alex McLeish is determined to cap a wonder week for the club by
thumping Hibernian in Saturday's Scottish Premier League clash...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16963
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English Premier League Preview: Man City v Portsmouth

A troubled Portsmouth arrive at the City of Manchester stadium looking for their
first win in four games. In contrast Manchester City are unbeaten and lie in 3rd
place on the Premiership ladder. Can Pompey overcome their terrible form on the
road and take full points off a buoyant City Blues outfit?...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16962
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UEFA Cup: Holders CSKA Moscow start defence against FC Midtylland

Holders CSKA Moscow begin the defence of their UEFA Cup trophy against FC
Midtylland of Denmark following the draw for the first round of the
competition...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16961
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English Premier League Preview: West Ham v Bolton

Consolidation was the name of the game for West Ham on their return to the
Premiership, and in their first two games the club have achieved just that...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16960
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Spain: Alaves, Cadiz face Primera Liga baptism of fire

Alaves and Cadiz face a baptism of fire on their return to the top flight when
they host champions Barcelona and a trophy-hungry Real Madrid on the opening
weekend of the Spanish season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16959
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Spain: Robinho passes medical at "pseudo-Brazilian" Real Madrid

Brazilian forward Robinho passed a medical at Real Madrid on Friday before
signing a five-year deal with the nine-time European champions...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16958
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Sweden: Gothenburg a point behind leaders

IFK Gothenburg moved to within a point of leaders Djurgarden with a 2-0 win over
10-man Elfsborg in front of a sold out Boras Arena in Sweden...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16957
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England: Newcastle boss Souness needs rapid reversal of fortune

One year after Newcastle United sacked manager Bobby Robson, the red warning
lights are already flashing for his successor Graeme Souness...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16956
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Spain: Robinho displays fantasy skills on Real Madrid signing

Brazil forward Robinho gave Real Madrid fans a taste of things to come with a
spectacular exhibition of ball skills after signing a five-year deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16955
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Lack of harmony mars Mexico's World Cup tuneup

A few days before their World Cup qualifier at home to Costa Rica, Mexico's
players sang traditional songs and held a barbecue in a bid to boost team morale
and emphasise unity...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16954
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Paraguay promise a hard time for Argentina in World Cup qualifier

Paraguay coach Anibal Ruiz promised to give Argentina a tough battle when the
two sides meet in their World Cup qualifier on September 3...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16953
________________________________
Police confident over security for the Solomon Islands World Cup playoff

Solomon Islands police are confident there will be no repeat of a rock-throwing
incident when Australia play the Solomons in next month's World Cup playoff in
Honiara...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16952
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UEFA Cup draw overshadowed by Bulgarian killing

Friday's draw for the first round of the UEFA Cup was overshadowed by the
killing of Georgi Iliev, the president of Lokomotiv Plovdiv of Bulgaria, who
were paired with England's Bolton Wanderers...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16951
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No place for Blanco in Mexico squad

Mexico's volatile striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco was again overlooked when coach
Ricardo La Volpe named his squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against
the US and Panama...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16950
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Former football star vies for presidency of Liberia

Liberians are flocking to the presidential campaign of a former international
football star with little formal education and no political experience who
promises peace and development for his war-scarred country...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16949
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France: Domenech warns against euphoria after Zidane return

Coach Raymond Domenech has told fans to temper their euphoria about France's
chances of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup following the return of Zinedine
Zidane...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16948
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Spain: Deportivo's Luque to join Newcastle for 14 million euros

Deportivo La Coruna have agreed to sell Spain striker Albert Luque to Newcastle
United for 14 million euros (US$17.18 million)...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16947
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Lille set for Stade de France

Lille will play their home UEFA Champions League group matches at the Stade de
France, the venue for May's final, the club confirmed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16946
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Ex-Wollongong Pogliacomi signs for Blackpool

Former Wollongong Wolves goalkeeper Les Pogliacomi has signed for League One
outfit Blackpool until the end of the season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16945
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Iranian star secures Hamburg future

Iran's talented winger Mehdi Mahdavikia seems to have secured his future with
Bundesliga outfit Hamburg SV...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16944
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Davids and Van Bommel left out of Dutch squad

Midfielders Edgar Davids and Mark van Bommel were omitted on Friday from a
23-man Dutch squad for two World Cup qualifiers next month...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16943
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Finland squad for Andorra, Macedonia World Cup qualifiers

Finland's coach Jyrki Heliskoski named the following squad on Friday for the
World Cup European zone Group One qualifiers away to Andorra on September 3 and
the home game against Macedonia on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16942
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Vietnamese police arrest football referee for bribery

A football referee was arrested for fixing a match, and Vietnamese police are
investigating his three assistants, officials and state-controlled media
reported...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16941
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Uzbekistan juggle squad for vital match

With eight days remaining until the first leg of the Asian World Cup playoff
with Bahrain in Tashkent, Uzbekistan boss Bobby Houghton has made adjustments to
his squad...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16940
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Ziegler dropped by Switzerland

Tottenham Hotspur winger Reto Ziegler has been left out of Switzerland's
provisional squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Israel and
Cyprus...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16939
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Casillas and Orbaiz return to Spain squad

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas and midfielder Pablo Orbaiz have been included in the
Spain squad for next month's potentially decisive World Cup qualifier against
Serbia & Montenegro after recovering from injury...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16938
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Russia name Titov in squad for World Cup qualifiers

Russia coach Yuri Syomin named the following 25-man squad for the World Cup
Group Three qualifiers against Liechtenstein on September 3 and Portugal on
September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16937
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Italy: Carini joins Cagliari on loan

Inter Milan goalkeeper Fabian Carini has joined Cagliari on a season-long
loan...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16936
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England: Stelios signs new Bolton deal

Stelios Giannakopoulos has finally signed a new contract with Bolton, ending a
summer of speculation over the Greek midfielder's future...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16935
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England: Jol signs new Tottenham contract

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Jol has signed a new three-year contract,
the Premier League club announced...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16934
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England: Blackburn captain Todd charged with violent conduct

The English Football Association has charged Blackburn Rovers defender Andy Todd
with violent conduct following an incident involving Tottenham Hotspur's Andy
Reid during their Premier League match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16933
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England: Aston Villa's Solano loses red card appeal

Aston Villa's Nolberto Solano will have to serve a three-match suspension after
losing his appeal against the red card he received against Portsmouth on
Tuesday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16932
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Ukraine name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Ukraine have named the following squad for their World Cup Group Two qualifiers
in Georgia on September 3 and at home against Turkey on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16931
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Olisadebe returns to Poland squad for World Cup ties

Nigerian-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe was recalled by Poland after and
18-month absence on Friday for World Cup European Group Six qualifiers against
Austria and Wales next month...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16930
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Owner of Bulgaria's Lokomotiv Plovdiv shot dead

Georgi Iliev, the owner of Bulgaria's premier league football club, Lokomotiv
Plovdiv, was shot dead after they won 1-0 against OFK Belgrade in the UEFA Cup
second qualifying round...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16929


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

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Hi everyone- here is an e-mail news update from a non-profit international
football news website called ISFA which I run from Australia. Hope you're all OK
about getting this...

Sam (ISFA webmaster)

Here's a full roundup of news from football around the world over the last day:

UEFA Champions League Wrap

The last UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round second leg matches saw
Ajax, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Rangers, Villarreal, Anderlecht, Club
Bruges and Werder Bremen make it through to the Group Stage with aggregate
victories over Brondby, Debrecen, Shakhtar Donetsk, Anorthosis Famagusta,
Everton, Slavia Prague, Valerenga and Basel, respectively...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16928
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Recopa: Boca Juniors draw first blood in Argentina

Argentine giants Boca Juniors scored three goals in seventeen minutes to defeat
Colombian club Once Caldas 3-1 in the first leg of the final of the Recopa
played at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16927
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English Premier League Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City

Saturday lunchtime sees the first West Midlands derby of the season as Steve
Bruce takes his Birmingham City side to face West Bromwich Albion at the
Hawthorns...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16926
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UEFA Champions League: Villarreal overcome Everton to make group stage

UEFA Champions League debutants Villarreal claimed their place among Europe's
football elite after weathering a late storm from Everton to win 2-1...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16925
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UEFA Champions League: Manchester Utd ease through with Inter Milan and Ajax

Three former winners advanced smoothly into the UEFA Champions League group
stage when Manchester United, Inter Milan and Ajax Amsterdam made sure of their
places in the money-spinning final 32...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16924
________________________________
Inter Milan cruise into UEFA Champions League group stage

Inter Milan eased into the UEFA Champions League group stage when they drew 1-1
with Shakhtar Donetsk to seal a 3-1 aggregate win...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16923
________________________________
Brazil: Santos storm back for victory in Robinho's last game

Santos rallied from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 at Paysandu in Robinho's last
game for the club before he completes his move to Real Madrid...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16922
________________________________
All change as Liverpool face CSKA Moscow in Euro Super Cup

Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez is likely to field a team bearing little
resemblance to the one that lifted the European Cup in May when his side face
UEFA Cup holders CSKA Moscow in the European Super Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16921
________________________________
Brazil: Ronaldinho profile

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira was born on March 21st 1980 in the southern Brazilian
city of Porto Alegre. The port is Rio Grande do Sul's nerve centre, the biggest
city in a state more famous for the cowboys that give the inhabitants their
nickname: Gaúchos...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16920
________________________________
US: MLS Preview- Kansas City Wizards v Columbus Crew

For the second consecutive Friday night the Kansas City Wizards host an MLS
game, giving fans a chance to combine happy hour and tailgating...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16919
________________________________
US Open Cup: Minnesota Thunder 3, Kansas City Wizards 1

Liberian striker Johnny Menyongar scored twice to help the United Soccer
League's Minnesota Thunder beat MLS club Kansas City Wizards 3-1 in the US Open
Cup...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16918
________________________________
US Open Cup: LA Galaxy 2, San Jose Earthquakes 1

Herculez Gomez scored a pair of first-half goals as the Los Angeles Galaxy
eliminated the San Jose Earthquakes from the US Open Cup with a 2-1 victory in
the quarterfinal round...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16917
________________________________
US Open Cup: FC Dallas 1, DC United 1 (FC Dallas win 4-1 on penalties)

FC Dallas spoiled Freddy Adu's return to the lineup by defeating DC United in
penalties in a US Open Cup quarterfinal match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16916
________________________________
US Open Cup: Chicago Fire 1, Rochester 1 (Chicago win 5-4 on penalties)

Chris Armas assisted on Chicago's goal in regulation and scored the game-winning
spot-kick, leading the Fire past the Rochester Raging Rhinos 5-4 on penalties
after a 1-1 deadlock in a US Open Cup quarter-final match...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16915
________________________________
UEFA Champions League: Klasnic double helps Bremen through against Basel

Werder Bremen missed a penalty and had a striker sent off before beating
Switzerland's Basel 3-0 to seal a place in the UEFA Champions League group stage
4-2 on aggregate...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16914
________________________________
Spain: Barcelona lose out to Juventus in final warm-up for season

Spanish champions Barcelona were dealt a penalty shootout defeat by their
Italian counterparts Juventus in their final run-out before the start of the
Spanish season at the Nou Camp...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16913
________________________________
UEFA Champions League: Rangers win 2-0 to go through 4-1 on aggregate

Rangers sealed a coveted place in the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 win over
Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16912
________________________________
Sneijder double steers Ajax into UEFA Champions League

Substitute Wesley Sneijder scored twice in the final 10 minutes to give Ajax a
3-1 win over Brondby and a place in the UEFA Champions League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16911
________________________________
Switzerland: Floods dampen Thun's UEFA Champions League delight

The small Swiss town of Thun came back to earth with a splash this week as
record floods threatened to put a dampener on the local football team's UEFA
Champions League exploits...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16910
________________________________
Athens derby adds spice to new Greek season

If the Greek football authorities wanted to capture the public imagination with
an explosive start to the season, they could not have scripted the weekend's
opening fixtures better...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16909
________________________________
Club Bruges clinch UEFA Champions League spot on penalties

Belgium's Club Bruges booked their place in the UEFA Champions League group
stage with a 4-3 victory on penalties over Norway's Valerenga in their third
qualifying round second leg tie...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16908
________________________________
UEFA Champions League: Heinze double leads Manchester United stroll

Manchester United cruised into the UEFA Champions League group stage for the
10th season in a row with a clinical 3-0 victory over Hungarian champions
Debrecen...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16907
________________________________
Mexico: Azcargorta enjoys winning start as Guadalajara coach

Guadalajara gave new coach Xavier Azcargorta a winning start when Mexico's most
popular club beat Sinaloa 1-0 at the Jalisco stadium...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16906
________________________________
Chelsea to face Liverpool in UEFA Champions League

Holders Liverpool will play Premier League champions Chelsea in the group stage
of the UEFA Champions League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16905
________________________________
England: Chelsea enjoy 4-0 romp over West Brom

Champions Chelsea hit top gear with a 4-0 thrashing of West Bromwich Albion to
maintain their 100 percent start to the Premier League season...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16904
________________________________
Italy: Inter Milan left empty by UEFA Champions League win

Inter Milan believe it is counter-productive to play in an empty stadium, after
drawing 1-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk at the San Siro in their UEFA Champions
League qualifier...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16903
________________________________
Iran thrash Libya in friendly

Iran coolly dispatched Libya with a 4-0 win in a friendly game in Teheran...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16902
________________________________
France: Struggling Lille held to 0-0 draw by Toulouse

Struggling Lille, last season's runners-up, were held to a 0-0 draw by visitors
Toulouse in Ligue 1...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16901
________________________________
Spain: Deportivo to complain to UEFA after defeat in Marseille

Deportivo La Coruna have said they will lodge an official complaint with UEFA
over incidents that took place during their InterToto Cup final defeat by
Olympique Marseille...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16900
________________________________
Spain: Alaves president tips Barcelona upset

Eccentric Alaves president Dimitri Piterman is convinced his team can beat
champions Barcelona in their opening Primera Liga match this weekend...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16899
________________________________
Zelic: I want central Australian role

Australian football's prodigal son Ned Zelic has declared he is ready to end his
national team hiatus and play for the national team, placing the ball in the
court of new coach Guus Hiddink and his staff...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16898
________________________________
Give NZ Knights a fair go

The New Zealand Knights want football critics to wait until six weeks into the
inaugural A-League competition before passing judgment on their credentials...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16897
________________________________
Options open up for Perth coach McMahon

With Central Coast Mariners in town for the first match of the Hyundai A-League
at Members Equity Stadium, Steve McMahon will be able to make a number of
changes to his team...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16896
________________________________
O'Neill confirms Melbourne satisfy league requirements

With the Hyundai A-League kickoff now just three days away, Melbourne Victory
received a timely boost with the confirmation from Football Australia that they
have now satisfied all criteria and have been given a five-year exclusive
licence for the region...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16895
________________________________
UEFA Cup: German club Mainz cautious of the wind in Iceland

Bundesliga side Mainz are going to throw caution to the wind in a bid to claim
their place in the draw for the first round of the UEFA Cup when they travel to
Iceland to face IB Keflavik...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16894
________________________________
US: Ajax affiliate interested in MLS team

Ajax America, the North American affiliate of the storied Dutch football club,
have announced their interest in buying a share of a Major League Soccer
franchise...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16893
________________________________
UEFA Champions League: Liverpool could face Chelsea after seedings announced

European champions Liverpool were named among the top eight seeds for this
season's UEFA Champions League and could face Chelsea in the same group when the
draw is made for the Group Stage...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16892
________________________________
UEFA alarmed by rising risk of money-laundering

European football's governing body is increasingly concerned that criminals may
be using football to launder money either by buying into clubs or gambling on
match results...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16891
________________________________
Titov in line for Russia return

Russia midfielder Yegor Titov, who has served a one-year drugs ban, may return
for next month's World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein and Portugal, coach
Yuri Syomin said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16890
________________________________
Argentina add Delgado to squad for Paraguay match

Argentina have added Mexican-based winger Cesar Delgado to their squad for next
month's World Cup qualifier away to Paraguay...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16889
________________________________
Belgian clubs seek financial boost from UEFA Champions League

Anderlecht coach Franky Vercauteren says his team "have nothing to lose" after
being drawn against holders Liverpool, English champions Chelsea and Real Betis
in the UEFA Champions League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16888
________________________________
Pusan's Porterfield keeps Korea options open

Pusan I-cons manager Ian Porterfield has refused to be drawn on speculation he
is being lined up as the new coach of South Korea...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16887
________________________________
Portugal squad for Russia, Luxembourg qualifiers

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named the following 20-man squad for the
World Cup European zone Group Three qualifying matches against Luxembourg on
September 3 and Russia on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16886
________________________________
France: Domenech makes few squad changes for World Cup qualifiers

Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly has replaced Sidney Govou, as France coach
Raymond Domenech kept largely to the squad that beat Ivory Coast earlier this
month for the World Cup qualifiers against Faroe Islands and Ireland...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16885
________________________________
France: PSG midfielder Cana to join Olympique Marseille

Paris St Germain midfielder Lorik Cana is set to join Olympique Marseille while
striker Danijel Ljuboja has been loaned to VfB Stuttgart, PSG said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16884
________________________________
England: Newcastle manager Souness hopeful on Owen, loan deal not an option

Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness says he is hopeful Real Madrid striker
Michael Owen will sign for the Premier League club, but a loan deal is not an
option...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16883
________________________________
Liverpool's Gerrard named UEFA Champions League's MVP

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was named by UEFA on Thursday as the Most
Valuable Player in last season's UEFA Champions League...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16882
________________________________
Neville set to miss England qualifiers

England are likely to be without defender Gary Neville for their World Cup
qualifiers against Wales and Northern Ireland next month, after injuring his
groin playing for Manchester United...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16881
________________________________
Macedonia squad for World Cup qualifier against Finland

Macedonia's new coach Boban Babunski named the following 25-man squad for the
World Cup Group One qualifier against Finland on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16880
________________________________
Israel: Maccabi Haifa's league dominance under threat

Maccabi Haifa's recent dominance in the Israeli Premier League is under threat
when the season kicks off...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16879
________________________________
France: Midfielder Berson joins Auxerre on loan from Aston Villa

Aston Villa's French midfielder Mathieu Berson has been loaned to AJ Auxerre for
one season, a spokesman for the Ligue 1 club said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16878
________________________________
England: Pogatetz free for Middlesborough debut

Middlesborough defender Emanuel Pogatetz has had his ban reduced to eight weeks
and could make his Barclays Premiership debut on Sunday...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16877
________________________________
Italy increases TV replays

TV replays will be used more extensively in the Italian league this season to
determine bans for players...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16876
________________________________
Germany: Injury stint for Bayern's Salihamidzic

Bayern Munich midfielder Hasan Salihamidzic is facing up to three weeks on the
sidelines after tearing a groin muscle during a friendly against a Croatian XI
in Zagreb...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16875
________________________________
Czech Republic squad for World Cup qualifiers

Czech national coach Karel Brueckner announced the following squad for the World
Cup European zone Group One qualifiers against Romania in Constanta on September
3 and Armenia in Olomouc on September 7...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16874
________________________________
England: Arsenal's Aliadiere joins West Ham on loan

French forward Jeremie Aliadiere has joined West Ham United on a season-long
loan from Arsenal, the Premier League club confirmed...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16873
________________________________
Uruguay coach Fossati in hospital with chest pains

Uruguay coach Jorge Fossati has been admitted into hospital after suffering with
chest pains, local media reported...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16872
________________________________
Valente included in Portugal squad

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named Porto defender Nuno Valente in his
squad for World Cup Group Three qualifying matches against Luxembourg and
Russia...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16871
________________________________
Ukraine: Zakarpattya coach resigns

Zakarpattya coach Victor Ryashko has resigned his post...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16870
________________________________
Larsson returns to Sweden squad

Sweden coach Lars Lagerback has included Henrik Larsson in a 22-man squad for
the World Cup Group Eight qualifiers against Bulgaria and Hungary...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16869
________________________________
Babunski to coach Macedonia for two World Cup qualifiers

Former Macedonia international Boban Babunski was appointed as his country's
coach for their two remaining World Cup qualifiers, the Macedonian Football
Association (MFA) said...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16868
________________________________
England: Ashton commits to Norwich

Highly-rated striker Dean Ashton has decided to commit his future to Norwich, in
the wake of speculation linking him with moves to various Premiership clubs...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16867
________________________________
Belgium: Genk lose Engelaar

Genk have suffered a blow with the news that striker Orlando Engelaar will
undergo an exploratory knee operation...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16866
________________________________
England: Morrison rejoins Crystal Palace

Birmingham striker Clinton Morrison has returned to Crystal Palace in a £2
million deal...

->  http://www.isfa.com/news/?id=16865


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