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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Sudanese furious over Egyptian accusations following soccer match

(KHARTOUM) The Sudanese government and citizens alike reacted angrily to a media campaign from their northern neighbor accusing them of failing to secure Egyptian soccer fans from assaults by Algerians after the World Cup qualifying match in the capital
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Egypt and Algeria in soccer spat

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Egypt dispatching troops to evacuate soccer fans in Sudan: official

(KHARTOUM) The Egyptian government is dispatching special forces to Sudan to evacuate its soccer fans claiming to be targeted by Algerians in the capital, the Egyptian ambassador to Sudan said today. The Egyptian soccer fans were subjects to assaults
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:00 GMT

UEFA investigate match-fixing claims

UEFA are looking into 12 matches in the Europa League and three in the Champions League as part of their probe into alleged match-fixing. European football's governing body confirmed on Friday the matches concerned are all early qualifying round games.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:00 GMT

Hennesseys respect for Cech

Wayne Hennessey is a fully paid-up member of the goalkeeping union but the Wolves No 1 is aiming to help shatter the reputation of one of his mentors. The Wales international comes up against Chelsea counterpart Petr Cech as Mick McCarthys side seek an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:23:00 GMT

Soccer Protest Tomorrow (21 November)

A protest march is being organised by disgruntled, soccer fans. The potests starts at 2pm at Lansdowne Road and will march to the French Embassay. I'd have more respect for these protesters than the ones next week.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:00 GMT

FT story re football corruption

FT.com / Europe - Police crack ?10m football fraud ring
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Walter Smith: I don’t want Scotland job

Rangers boss rules out a return to the Scotland hot seat. 138782 Walter Smith has said that he has absolutely no intention of taking on the Scotland manager’s job for the second time. Smith was considered one of the favourites to succeed George Burley
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT

McCoist's delight at return of banned Scotland players

delight at return of banned players STV You're not signed in Motor World of Latest Latest Feed McCoist's delight at return of banned players The assistant manager also wants to see Kris Boyd back in the national side. 19 November 2009 16:33 PM 138570
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT

Thierry Henry is no stranger to handling the big occasions

As Rangers fans will recall, Thierry Henry's use of his hand to rob Ireland of a World Cup place is nothing new, writes Grant Russell. 138640 As Ireland fans, politicians and players continue to wage a war of words on the injustice dealt to them by the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT

Germany Arrests Seventeen In Soccer Match-Fixing Probe

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:18:00 GMT

Soccer: It's all now up to the luck of the draw

Controversy follows in the wake of the Thierry Henry scandal - with his alleged hand ball helping to put France into the World Cup finals. Photo / AP Let the games begin, and they will, even before a ball is kicked in South Africa. Controversy is always
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Gulls land duo

Zebroski: Loan move Related links Also see Torquay United have signed Chris Zebroski and Adam Smith on loan. Zebroski has arrived from Wycombe on loan until January, whilst Smith has joined from Tottenham. 23-year-old Zebroski scored 19 goals for United
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Raul Is A Very Important Player For Real Madrid - Manuel Pellegrini (Goal.com)

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini has played down the idea that Raul does not feature in his plans for the team. The former Villarreal trainer explained that the club icon still has an important role to play for los Blancos, despite the fact that Raul
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Spain roundup-Ronaldo vows to return soon (Reuters)

(Corrects to show Albiol was injured against Austria not Argentina and spelling of Racing coach to Mandia from Medina)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

UEFA overturn Dinamo Zagreb points penalty

NYON, Switzerland (AFP) - Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb on Friday had their Europa League points deduction replaced with a 75,000 euros fine and a three-year suspended ban from European competition. European governing body UEFA had initially docked
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA

BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Ireland renews appeal to FIFA for France replay

DUBLIN: Irish football chiefs renewed on Friday an appeal for FIFA to order a handball-marred World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, after Thierry Henry said a re-match would be the 'fairest solution.' The Football Association of Ireland 'called
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:00 GMT

WALLEMME WARNS LENS

Lens manager Jean-Guy Wallemme has warned his team to be mindful of Nancy's fine away record when the teams meet in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Lens are fourth from bottom of the league with just one home win all season while their opponents have won three
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

PUEL PUTS LENS ON GUARD

Lyon coach Claude Puel has warned his side to be on their game on Saturday or risk becoming Grenoble's first victims of the Ligue 1 season. An away win looks a certainty on paper, with Lyon just one point behind leaders Bordeaux and Grenoble rock bottom
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

ZEBROSKI MAKES GULLS LOAN SWITCH

Torquay United have added to their squad with the signing of Wycombe striker Chris Zebroski on a loan deal until January. At the end of that campaign Zebroski joined Wycombe, but Gulls boss Paul Buckle is delighted to be bringing the player back to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

MITCHELL - BAIRNS CAN BATTLE

By Gavin McCafferty, Press Association Sport Falkirk face going seven points behind nearest rivals Hamilton on Saturday but defender Chris Mitchell is confident they have the 'fighting spirit' to cope with such pressure. Falkirk are still looking for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

BIERMANN REVEALS SUICIDE ATTEMPT

A second division player in Germany has admitted he tried to commit suicide last month because of depression. Andreas Biermann, who plays for Hamburg-based team St Pauli, issued a statement saying he has been in a treatment clinic since November 13. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

Football fever turns nasty in Cairo

Areas of Cairo might as well be under martial law. This normally chaotic but otherwise peaceful city of 18 million has been wracked by football fever gone mad. The government has deployed thousands of riot police and plain-clothed cops in a part of town
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

FRANCE SHOULD OFFER REPLAY - WENGER

Henry - who became an Arsenal legend and the club's record scorer before leaving to join Barcelona in 2007 - believes the 'fairest solution' would be to replay the match following his handball in the build-up to the vital goal, scored by Gunners defender
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 GMT

ROY KEANE DISMISSES IRISH COMPLAINTS

The Ipswich manager's relationship with the FAI broke down following his walk-out from the Republic of Ireland training camp prior to the 2002 World Cup. And he dismissed their calls for 'the honesty and integrity' of the sport to be protected in the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:00 GMT

Soccer row drags on as Algeria summons Egypt envoy

ALGIERS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Algeria's foreign minister summoned Egypt's ambassador on Friday to reject accusations that his government failed to protect Egyptians from violent Algerian soccer fans during a tense World Cup play-off, state media said.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:00 GMT

Soccer-Ivory Coast to face Ghana in African Nations Cup

LUANDA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast and Ghana will meet at the African Nations Cup in Angola with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba facing his club mate midfielder Michael Essien. The in-form African teams were pooled together in Group B when the draw for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Soccer-Ivory Coast to face Ghana in African Nations Cup

LUANDA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast and Ghana will meet at the African Nations Cup in Angola with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba facing his club mate midfielder Michael Essien. The in-form African teams were pooled together in Group B when the draw for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Grant Wahl: Fair-Play Soccer Teams are my Sportsman choice

By Grant Wahl Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 1. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer. "You play In soccer, perhaps more than in any other sport, teams don't have to play . It happens
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:00 GMT