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		February 08, 2012 Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion King's Cup: Bilbao maul Mirandes to reach final FIFA donate $250,000 to victims of Egypt disaster February 06, 2012 Barca dig deep with King's Cup final in sight I don't agree with FA over Terry sacking: Capello February 05, 2012 Three goals down, Man Utd rally to hold Chelsea EPL: Man City go clear at the top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn February 03, 2012 FA strip Terry of England captaincy Tottenham's Redknapp denies he lied to court FIFA seeks report into Egypt violence February 02, 2012 Premier League Soccer gets AIFF backing I-League: Churchill edge Air India Timeline - Football stadium disasters Messi thwarted as Valencia hold Barca in Cup EPL: Newcastle go fifth, Arsenal faltering More than 70 dead in Egypt's worst football disaster February 01, 2012 I-League: Sporting Clube edge out Pune FC in a thriller Chelsea's Terry denies racism charges Chelsea posts record turnover Transfer talk: Pizzaro on loan at City, Zamora, Cisse join QPR African Nations Cup: Gabon down Tunisia, finish top Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims EPL: Fan handcuffs himself to goalpost during City game EPL: United join beaten City at top January 31, 2012 Vincent's injury time goal helps Prayag stun E Bengal Gary Speed spoke of taking life in text message January 30, 2012 Roberto Carlos to retire at end of year Serie A: Milan close in on leaders Juve, Lazio up to fourth FA Cup: Van Persie on the spot as Arsenal beat Villa January 29, 2012 I-League: Salgaocar hold Dempo 0-0 FA Cup: Police probe fan's 'monkey' gesture at Liverpool match La Liga: Barca draw sees Real go seven clear January 28, 2012 FA Cup: Van der Vaart lifts Spurs, Everton through Tevez could stay at Manchester City: Advisor January 27, 2012 I-League: East Bengal hold Churchill Brothers Iniesta ruled out for three weeks January 26, 2012 Bellamy sends Liverpool into League Cup final January 25, 2012 Van Persie says no fallout with Wenger Tevez gets hefty fine for gross misconduct Cardiff reach League Cup final on penalties Gabonese quiet celebrations after sealing opening win January 24, 2012 Jeje doubtful for AFC Challenge Cup Balotelli charged with violent conduct January 22, 2012 Man Utd edge past Arsenal to stay in title race EPL: Chelsea thwarted, Newcastle and Liverpool slump January 21, 2012 EPL: Resolute Norwich hold Chelsea to goalless draw I-League: East Bengal edge HAL 2-0 January 20, 2012 Spurs primed for acid test at Man City January 19, 2012 FIFA tells Brazil it must have beer at World Cup Abidal grabs Cup winner for Barcelona at Real January 18, 2012 Last-gasp Espanyol in dramatic Cup win FA Cup: QPR survive MK Dons scare, meet Chelsea next Newcastle sign Senegal striker Cisse in five-yr deal Blackburn reject Samba's transfer request January 17, 2012 Time for a new FIFA: Champagne Dzeko heads gritty Man City clear at top January 16, 2012 Cannavaro and Pires set for IPL style soccer league Pele is not part of Indian 'Super Football' event EPL: Henry and Hughes make losing returns Real and Barca made to work, delight for Inter EPL: Swansea blank Arsenal 3-2 January 15, 2012 Superstars XI football match deferred Scholes rolls back years to put Man United joint top January 13, 2012 Sporting Clube snatch exciting win over Arrows Barcelona through to face Real Madrid in King's Cup January 12, 2012 Ramires could transform Chelsea's season Disgraced Doni a 'destroyed man', says lawyer Blackburn fans mull protest against club owners King's Cup: Levante reach first quarter-final since 1941 EPL: Tottenham down Everton, go level on points with Man United League Cup: Liverpool in semis after Gerrard strikes at City January 11, 2012 Kings Cup: Real scrape to quarters after 'keeper howler Appeal rejected, Kompany to serve four-match ban January 10, 2012 Bayern rout India in Bhutia's farewell match Chhetri awarded the AIFF Player-of-the-Year award Bhaichung thanks Yuvraj for helping earthquake victims January 09, 2012 Evergreen Scholes makes winning return for Man Utd La Liga: Barca drop points at Espanyol, go five behind leaders Real FA Cup: Liverpool face Man Utd, Chelsea play QPR at back of racism rows Liverpool apologise over fresh racial abuse claims January 07, 2012 Man Utd reject report claiming Rooney's departure FA Cup: Carroll, Gerrard strike as Liverpool crush Oldham January 06, 2012 Lampard not joining Man Utd: Ferguson Dawson, Lennon back in Spurs squad after recovery Henry back at Arsenal on short-term loan January 05, 2012 Messi, Fabregas give Barca 4-0 win over Osasuna January 04, 2012 Messi, Valdes miss Cup game through illness Kolkata set to play host to stars Pele, Cafu Real storm back to take charge in Cup Man City move three points clear with Liverpool victory January 03, 2012 I-League: Pune FC rally to upset Bagan 2-1 Beckham not moving to Paris Saint Germain, club discloses I want all my Real players to stay: Mourinho Man United striker Macheda joins QPR on loan Former Liverpool and Everton player Ablett dies Chelsea win, Arsenal lose in more late drama January 02, 2012 Ji Whiz! Sunderland sink leaders Man City January 01, 2012 Neymar voted South America's footballer of the year December 31, 2011 Super sub Gerrard inspires Liverpool to victory December 30, 2011 Henry set to rejoin Arsenal on loan I will continue to play my heart out for Spurs: Modric Wolves should start bullying refs: Hunt Capello calls for action over stealing young talent December 28, 2011 Brilliant Bale keeps Spurs in touch with Man City, United December 27, 2011 Berbatov treble puts Man United level with City December 24, 2011 Mancini wants away-day cheer for Man City Injury sidelines United winger Young December 23, 2011 Yaya Toure named African Footballer of the Year FA appoints first woman director in its 148 years Spurs and Chelsea share London derby spoils Nine-goal Barca enjoy King's Cup romp December 21, 2011 Chelsea's Terry to be prosecuted over race abuse claim Arsenal and Chelsea fixtures a doubt because of strike Bolton heap more pressure on Blackburn's Kean Liverpool's Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra December 20, 2011 Stake-holder Nadal sells shares in La Liga club Real Mallorca Barca's Villa on way to recovery after successful surgery Celtic in trouble with UEFA for offensive banner December 19, 2011 Serie A: Juventus, Inter record easy wins December 18, 2011 French League to probe alleged racial slur by ref Messi leads Barca to Club World Cup title Serie A: Milan edge Siena, go one point clear of Juve, Udinese La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick puts Real back on top Bendtner makes public apology after arrest Chelsea stumble after Petr Cech error December 17, 2011 I-League: Autchouet's 'trick puts Churchill atop table Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension Depleted United to refrain from panic buying during transfer sales December 16, 2011 Barca face Leverkusen in Champions League last 16 Holders Porto draw Manchester City in Europa League Sunderland players arrested over car damage Barca vow to win Club World Cup for injured Villa Rubin, Udinese, Bruges make Europa knock-out Injured Villa sidelined for up to five months December 15, 2011 Barcelona sweep the World Soccer awards Club World Cup: Barca drub Al Sadd to set up Santos final Salzburg through at PSG's expense Wolfsburg eye Arsenal's Rosicky, Bayern's Olic December 14, 2011 Benzema named French player of the year 'Al Sadd need 16 players to stop Barcelona' Man United's Fletcher extends break for health reasons King's Cup: Inspirational Ronaldo takes Real into last-32 December 13, 2011 Arsenal's Santos out for three months Lampard penalty ends Man City's unbeaten run December 12, 2011 Serie A: Milan held as Udinese go top La Liga: Villarreal held at home by 10-man Sociedad EPL: Larsson's late strike helps Sunderland trump Rovers December 11, 2011 India beat Afghanistan to lift SAFF Cup Fabregas rallies Barca to victory at Real Madrid December 10, 2011 Rooney, Nani spur Man United to 4-1 win over Wolves United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty December 09, 2011 Chhetri double takes India to SAFF Championship final Manchester United defender Vidic out for the season Neymar plays down comparisons with Messi Platini sees no problem in Champions League format King's Cup: Atletico stunned by Albacete in first leg Rooney ban reduced from three to two No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA December 08, 2011 Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker Manchester Utd, City knocked out of Champions League December 07, 2011 Brazil likely to allow alcohol at World Cup venues Champions League: Manchester duo, Lille face elimination Milan agree to loan deal for Tevez, await City decision Champions League: Drogba leads Chelsea into knockout phase December 06, 2011 We want to win the SAFF Championship at any cost: Miranda Beckham not interested in management role Villa's Shay Given sidelined for a month with injury CL: Win on Chelsea's mind as they face Valencia in crucial tie Guardiola plays down 'classico' hype EPL: Late Dempsey winner sinks 10-man Liverpool 'I hope Rooney will be available for Euro' Ballon d'Or: Messi favourite to complete hat-trick of titles December 05, 2011 Chhetri, Miranda star as India rout Bhutan Tolgay nets the winner for East Bengal EPL: Wolves rally to beat Sunderland, Stoke stun Everton Del Piero to spend night in hospital following head injury December 04, 2011 FA Cup draw throws up juicy Manchester derby Churchill end Dempo's unbeaten run, win 2-1 Former Brazil captain Socrates dies at 57 Rangers stint has made me more confident: Chhetri Man Utd win, but Chicharito out for up to four weeks December 03, 2011 EPL: Leaders Man City thrash Norwich 5-1 Chelsea accept Anelka and Alex transfer requests Sunderland appoint O'Neill as manager December 02, 2011 Old rivals Germany and Netherlands drawn in Euro 2012 Pak, Bangladesh play drab draw in SAFF opener My future at Chelsea is safe: Villas-Boas Liverpool's Lucas out for rest of the season with knee injury Europa League: Schalke, Stoke power into last 32 December 01, 2011 Sport can improve relations: Pakistan football skipper November 30, 2011 Ronaldo poised for leading 2014 World Cup role November 29, 2011 Speed did not quarrel with wife before killing himself: Agent Police question Chelsea skipper Terry over racism claims Bulgaria's PM nominated for soccer player of year award! November 28, 2011 Milan chief says Tevez can only arrive on loan 'Speed was one of the nicest men in football' November 27, 2011 Manchester City held at Liverpool Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home November 26, 2011 Man United stutter in pursuit of leaders City November 24, 2011 I-League: Salgaocar, Churchill draw November 23, 2011 Prayag stun Bagan; Dempo, E Bengal win big Beckham backs Redknapp for England coach job November 22, 2011 Dempo up against resurgent Lajong Beckham leaves English Premier League door open Chelsea will put it right, says Villas-Boas Bayern, Man United, Inter eye last 16 EPL: Adebayor double lifts Spurs to third November 21, 2011 Sports Bill needed to bring accountability, says Bhutia Beckham's Galaxy win MLS Cup EPL: Liverpool add to Chelsea's misery with last gasp winner November 20, 2011 I-League: Dempo maintain winning run Manchester City maintain grip atop EPL November 19, 2011 Van Persie double maintains Arsenal revival at Norwich Manchester United's Cleverley out for longer than expected Man City announce record loss November 18, 2011 Blatter apologises but will not resign Rooney appeal brought forward one day November 17, 2011 Suarez charged by FA over alleged racist taunt Call for Blatter's head over racism comments FIFA chief says players should forget about racist jibes! Referee has final say on England's 2,000th goal November 16, 2011 Hiddink contract ended after Turkey Euro exit England end 43-year wait for win over Sweden UEFA to hear Rooney appeal on December 9 Tottenham Hotspur to go private WC qualifier: Messi stars as Argentina rally to win over Columbia WC qualifiers: Lebanon shock South Korea, Iraq advances Manchester United increases earnings and cuts debt November 15, 2011 Man United's Owen sidelined for six weeks with thigh injury November 13, 2011 Lampard header gives England victory over Spain November 12, 2011 Euro 2012 play-offs: Ireland, Croatia all but seal places November 11, 2011 Beckham has delivered: MLS chief St James' Park name change sparks outrage among Newcastle fans France ban away fans for PSG v Marseille clashes November 10, 2011 I-League: Salgaocar take full points from Mumbai FC FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team Cech's injury has Czechs worried ahead of Euro game November 09, 2011 I-League: East Bengal score over Pune FC Tevez misses training, returns to Argentina I-League: Pailan Arrows hold Sporting Clube goalless AFC Under-19: India finish in 3rd spot after losing 1-2 to Pakistan Former Juve manager gets jail sentence over match-fixing November 07, 2011 Terry named in England squad for friendlies Police investigate death threat to QPR's Ferdinand EPL: Wolves and Bolton lift the gloom November 05, 2011 Ferguson celebrates 25th anniversary with win Spurs manager Redknapp set to return in two weeks FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban November 04, 2011 No one to blame but me for red card, says Rooney Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final Europa: Perfect Anderlecht reach last 32, Bilbao through November 02, 2011 SAFF Cup: India, Pakistan drawn in different groups November 01, 2011 United return to site of drubbing without Vidic Spain dominate World Player of the Year shortlist EPL: Ba hat-trick lifts Newcastle to third Champions League: Barca, Milan eye early qualification AFC Qualifiers: India U-19 down Turkmenistan in opener October 31, 2011 Serie A: Di Natale goal keeps Udinese one point behind Juve 10-man Osasuna bring Levante down to earth, Barca thump Mallorca Bale brace fires Spurs to win over QPR October 29, 2011 Arsenal hit five, City and United win Chelsea to take on Liverpool in League Cup Organisers snub Maken, not invited for Indian GP Sunderland's Bramble charged with sex offences October 28, 2011 United winger Young suffers toe injury Savio Medeira appointed Indian football coach October 27, 2011 Dempo too good for Mumbai FC Inter struggle to overcome penalty curse League Cup: Man City thrash Wolves, Liverpool rally October 26, 2011 Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry La Liga: Xavi lifts listless Barca to win at Granada League Cup: Man United hit back after City drubbing October 25, 2011 FA charge Chelsea with failing to control players 'Balotelli can be among top-three footballers if he changes his mindset' Ex-French footballer Vairelles held in murder probe Former England coach Eriksson leaves Leicester Marseille fine director for criticising coach Stuck in traffic, Casillas fined for arriving late to training October 24, 2011 City humble United, Levante stay ahead Man United still better than Man City: Mancini Referee slammed after nine-man Chelsea lose October 23, 2011 I League: Bagan victory riding Odafa hattrick Rampaging City hit United for six in Manchester derby Newcastle stay unbeaten, Liverpool held October 22, 2011 East Bengal go down to Churchill in I-League October 21, 2011 Players fined in Mexico for 'gunshot' goal celebration Europa League: Pavlyuchenko props Spurs, Anderlecht win again October 20, 2011 Champions League: Arsenal stun Marseille, wins for Barca, Chelsea October 19, 2011 Barca, Milan eye Champions League knockout stage Dempo seek Fifa's help for release of Trinidad and Tobago's Densill Vasco seeks Shillong Lajong's disqualification from I-league Champions League: Manchester clubs kick-start campaigns with wins October 18, 2011 East Bengal win in sudden death to lift Super Cup Bencherifa best coach, Seoka is player of the season UK government to release football stadium disaster report Bad boy Mutu at it again, gets 3-match ban for punching opponent Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim Abidal keen to extend stay at Barca October 17, 2011 Vidic back in Man U squad, Ferdinand misses out Coach Maradona dedicates opening win to mums in Argentina October 16, 2011 Van Persie double fires Arsenal to victory FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation Man U's Evra claims of racist abuse by Suarez La Liga: Messi's Barca double, Higuain shines for Real Man City take top spot from United October 15, 2011 Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker October 14, 2011 England striker Rooney handed three-match ban October 13, 2011 Durand Cup: Churchill, Prayag United to meet in final Tevez to face disciplinary proceedings Real Madrid table bid for Javier Hernandez October 12, 2011 Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag down Pune FC for place in final Portugal among four seeds for Euro 2012 play-off draw Venezuela stun Argentina in World Cup qualifier Injured Totti to miss Sunday's Rome derby October 11, 2011 West Ham stadium deal falls through FIFA must be put in its place: Romario Real Madrid to offer Tevez escape from City October 10, 2011 Pune FC, Churchill enter Durand Cup semis Neville reckons England not good enough to win Euro Rooney's England place in danger after red card Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly Man United braces itself for Berbatov raid October 09, 2011 Spain's Albiol out with fractured cheek bone October 07, 2011 Rooney relaxed following dad's arrest: Capello Cannavaro believes Italy no favourites for Euro Villas-Boas could be at Chelsea for 10-15 years, says club chairman 'Playing Blackburn is an opportunity for us to learn' Blackburn Rovers too good for Pune FC Durand Cup: Salgaocar, United Sikkim score October 06, 2011 Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss', claims new study October 05, 2011 AIFF gets go ahead to use Jawaharlal Nehru stadium Euro qualifiers: Germany look to tame Turkey in pursuit of perfection We have to fight back into a better position: Wenger October 04, 2011 Blackburn Rovers to arrive in Pune on Wednesday Germany's Kroos doubtful for Euro qualifier against Turkey Benzema ruled out of France qualifiers Arsenal and Spurs unite following ugly chants October 03, 2011 Ancelotti interested in Spurs job Tevez set for talks with Man City officials CAS reject Bin Hammam bid to reclaim AFC presidency Arsenal's Sagna gets injured in Tottenham defeat Lampard treble fires Chelsea, Spurs beat Arsenal October 02, 2011 Udinese go top in Italy with easy 2-0 win over Bologna Napoli go top after winning at 10-man Inter Bilbao win derby despite Martinez wonder strike October 01, 2011 Man Utd stay on top, City end tough week with win at Blackburn Barca lose Fabregas to injury for three weeks September 30, 2011 Rooney and Hernandez ready for Man United return Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner Salgaocar won't release coach Bencherifa for India job Manchester City players to stand up for Tevez? Europa League: Schalke trump Haifa, easy win for Spurs 'Frustrated' Dzeko apologises to City teammates over angry behaviour September 29, 2011 Salgaocar down East Bengal to win Federation Cup Chasing records is not my goal: Messi Man City suspend 'finished' Tevez for defying coach Champions League: Messi sets up Barca win, Milan down Plzen September 28, 2011 Sunderland's Bramble held over alleged sex assault East Bengal, Salgaocar face-off in Fed Cup final Tevez denies he refused to play in Munich Tevez refused to play as sub against Bayern, reveals Mancini Champions League: Manchester clubs suffer; Bayern, Real surge September 27, 2011 Paes says football is in his genes, he is keen to promote it East Bengal, Salgaocar clash in Federation Cup final EPL fixtures list decided by TV broadcasters: Ferguson Torres admits 'it's been difficult at Chelsea' No team is unbeatable and neither is Bayern: Dzeko September 26, 2011 Durand Cup swells budget, winner's prize up to 20 lakh Blackburn to tour India in early October Malaga held to 0-0 draw at Real Zaragoza QPR draw with Villa after late own goal from Dunne September 25, 2011 Fed Cup: Salgaocar edge out Lajong FC, reach final Injury-hit East Bengal to face stiff challenge from Prayag Manchester United drop first points but end day on top September 24, 2011 EPL: Manchester City beat Everton to go top of the table September 23, 2011 Fabregas makes me a better player: Xavi Milan's Pato ruled out for four weeks September 22, 2011 Salgaocar whip Pailan Arrows, enter Fed Cup semis Prayag United down Sporting Clube, enter Fed Cup semis AIFF offers coach Armando one-year contract Serie A: Vucinic on target for Juve then sent off Ranieri tipped to coach Inter after Gasperini gets fired La Liga: Barca draw at Valencia, Real held League Cup: City, Liverpool Chelsea register wins September 21, 2011 Serie A: Shock loss for Inter at Novara League Cup: Owen brace cheers United, Spurs ousted Fed Cup: Lajong qualify for semis; Bagan, Churchill out East Bengal in Federation Cup semis Football coach Armando faces opposition in contract extension Arsenal have no plans to sack Wenger September 20, 2011 Salgaocar too good for HAL; Air India held Lajong show Bagan the exit; Dempo win September 19, 2011 E Bengal edge Pune FC; Wahingdoh stun Churchill Mourinho blames Khedira after Levante loss La Liga: Levante shock ten-man Real Madrid Serie A: Napoli down Milan as Cavani 'tricks' September 18, 2011 Mumbai FC hold Salgaocar, Prayag win Merciless Messi hits three as Barca win 8-0 Serie A: Inter held by Roma, Cagliari lead way September 17, 2011 Fancied teams bite dust in Fed Cup openers Blackburn stun Arsenal, record first win of season September 16, 2011 David Beckham to get a new motorbike September 14, 2011 'Even Bolt would not have caught Pato' September 13, 2011 Wahingdoh qualify for Fed Cup main phase Ferdinand to miss opening Champions League match September 12, 2011 Federation Cup: Mohd Sporting qualify for main phase September 11, 2011 Man United fear Cleverley has broken foot Campagnaro puts Napoli on track Capello's reign as England manager under threat Rampant Rooney and Man United trump City September 10, 2011 Ar-Hima hold Vasco to goalless draw Sunderland striker Gyan to join Al-Ain on loan September 09, 2011 Crowd-puller Beckham to lead Britain's Olympic football team September 07, 2011 Queens Park Rangers use Twitter to woo Beckham Spain and Italy through to Euro 2012 Messi inspires Argentina to 3-1 win over Nigeria September 06, 2011 Chelsea boosted by Cech's return to training September 05, 2011 Nigeria friendly: Overpriced tickets cloud Messi's Dhaka visit September 04, 2011 Arsenal's Wilshere ruled out two more months September 02, 2011 Messi-inspired Argentina edge Venezuela in Kolkata Premier League transfer spending on the rise Mourinho believes in me: Kaka August 31, 2011 We are obligated to be in the next WC: Venezuela coach Arsenal snap up Brazilian Santos from Fenerbahce Cole joins Lille on loan from Liverpool Looking to rebuild team around Messi: Sabella Manchester United's IPO to be two-tier: source August 30, 2011 Uruguay's Forlan to leave Atletico for Inter Argentina, Venezuela footballers arrive, Messi to land tomorrow August 29, 2011 Swansea player breaks leg in golf buggy crash Atletico and Bilbao held at home in La Liga August 28, 2011 Chelsea, Liverpool go top of EPL table August 27, 2011 Messi drives Barca to European Super Cup win August 26, 2011 Man City striker Adebayor joins Spurs on loan Messi wins best player in Europe award August 25, 2011 Soccer: Dias strike in vain as India lose to Guayana Spurs can challenge stadium decision Teenage Slavia Sofia player stabbed in back Liverpool lead the way in League Cup Fenerbahce barred from CL due to match-fixing probe Arsenal scrape past Udinese to reach Champions League August 24, 2011 Liverpool FC launch academy in India Nayeemuddin, Shabbir Ali berate Bhutia Arsenal rollercoaster takes new twists and turns Top-flight clubs make English League Cup exit Barca's injured Pique to miss European Super Cup Champions League: Bayern canter through, Rossi rescues Villarreal Eto'o set to join Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala August 23, 2011 Arsenal agree to sell Nasri to Man City Mikel's kidnapped father is released Barca refuse to make official complaint against Mourinho Welbeck inspires Man United to win over Spurs August 22, 2011 Wenger handed two-match European ban Football: Trinidad & Tobago rout India Valencia agree to sell Mata to Chelsea Man City go top, Montpellier lead in France August 21, 2011 Silva service lifts City top with win at Bolton August 20, 2011 Sporting Clube de Goa lifts up Super Cup Chelsea fight back to win, Arsenal's woes grow August 19, 2011 Vidic faces up to five weeks out with calf injury Kolkata friendly: Messi to lead Argentina, Tevez left out Argentina recall Riquelme, Veron, name 2 squads Atletico spend 40 million euros on Falcao Wenger confused by UEFA touchline ban rules August 18, 2011 Man United applies for Singapore IPO: source Malaysian Fernandes takes over QPR Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad East Bengal open Fed Cup against qualifier Fabregas makes winning debut for Barca Man City to sign Nasri in next 24 hours Mourinho is wrecking Spanish game, says Pique Robben inspires Bayern to easy win over Zurich Messi fires Barca to dramatic Super Cup win August 17, 2011 India cancel football friendly against Barbados Arsenal's Champions League hopes hang in the balance August 16, 2011 Newcastle and Arsenal charged by FA Galaxy agree to sign Keane from Spurs August 15, 2011 Welcome to England, Ferguson tells De Gea Barca grab 2-2 draw at Real in Super Cup opener Arsenal, Barcelona agree Fabregas deal August 14, 2011 Man United make winning start, Chelsea draw August 13, 2011 Wasteful Liverpool held, QPR get harsh lesson UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules in a nutshell August 12, 2011 Fabregas signs for Barcelona: reports Liverpool complete signing of Enrique from Newcastle EPL: Spurs opener postponed after riots August 11, 2011 Tottenham's EPL opener postponed due to riots Fabregas on brink of 36m pound Barca move August 10, 2011 India lose to Pak in SAFF U-16 final Pune FC to release players for Caribbean tour Colombia football coach quits after punching woman I-League clubs release players for India's Caribbean tour Newcastle swoop to sign Man United winger Obertan August 09, 2011 England-Netherlands friendly falls victim to UK riots England call up Cleverley for Dutch friendly Colombia coach Gomez apologises for punching woman Tevez back in 'expensive' Manchester and its wet weather League Cup games postponed due to London riots August 08, 2011 Neuer, Boateng blunder as Bayern lose at home August 07, 2011 United fight back to win thrilling Shield August 06, 2011 Milan edge out Inter in Super Cup August 05, 2011 SAFF Under-16: India in semis Teenager Romeu joins Chelsea from Barcelona Real Madrid loan midfielder Canales to Valencia Klinsmann names first squad as US coach August 04, 2011 India U-19 lose to Mexico's FC Chivas Former Japan defender Matsuda dies Dynamo Kiev, Rangers suffer early exits Brazil to meet Argentina in September friendlies August 03, 2011 Real Madrid to help China build academy in Guangzhou Just one Indo-Pak football match due to Ramazan Pele plays down feud with Teixeira, urges World Cup unity CL qualifiers: Panathinaikos knocked out by Danish club Odense August 02, 2011 Barca clear Jeffren to negotiate Sporting Lisbon move Penalties help Bayern steer clear of German Cup trouble Australia call up Cahill, Schwarzer for Wales friendly Sabella confirmed as Argentina coach Coach Klinsmann outlines modest goals for US August 01, 2011 India lose to Pak in SAFF U-16 football Serbia and Croatia in World Cup stare-down July 31, 2011 Owen rallies Man Utd past Barcelona July 30, 2011 Klinsmann named United States coach Gerrard to miss start of season due to infection July 29, 2011 Oman awarded win after violence stops WC qualifying match Bob Bradley fired as US national soccer coach July 28, 2011 India hold UAE with injury-time goal Manchester Utd too good for MLS All Stars Argentine Aguero completes Manchester City move Man United's Hernandez hospitalised with concussion July 27, 2011 Chelsea loan new keeper Courtois to Atletico July 26, 2011 Wenger backs plans for goalline technology Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job July 25, 2011 Bagan name Barreto as captain, Darby coach Balotelli back in Mancini's bad books for showboat gaffe Forlan scores two as Uruguay win Copa America July 24, 2011 Red cards were not justified, says dejected Colaco UAE beat India 3-0 in World Cup qualifier FIFA hands Bin Hammam life ban for bribery July 23, 2011 'Pursue your passion, results will follow' July 22, 2011 WC football qualifier: India ready for UAE Paraguay coach banned for Copa final Chilean Sanchez to join Barca for $37 mln July 21, 2011 Paraguay beat unlucky Venezuela, meet Uruguay in Copa final July 20, 2011 Bhutia in probables list for Indo-Pak football series Barca will fight to the end for Fabregas: Guardiola Copa America: Suarez brace gives Uruguay 2-0 win, reach final Corinthians pull out of Tevez deal Blackburn postpone India trip following Mumbai blasts July 19, 2011 Villa sign Man City goalkeeper Given Inter to keep 2006 scudetto: Federation July 18, 2011 Barcelona have fortnight to secure Fabregas Man City agree to sell Tevez to Corinthians Japan shock US to win women's World Cup Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats India beat Qatar in soccer friendly July 17, 2011 Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals July 16, 2011 Bin Hammam tight-lipped over fresh allegations Manchester City target Nasri, Aguero Liverpool complete deals for Downing and Doni Football: Paul to lead India in Qatar friendly Manchester United world's most valuable team July 15, 2011 Fabregas plight at Arsenal 'like a kidnapping' World's oldest soccer rule book sold for $1.4 million Vieira retires and takes new role at Man City Mourinho made me believe in myself and enjoy football again: Adebayor Don't compare Argentina with Barcelona, says Messi July 14, 2011 AIFF sticks to 40-match rule Arsenal boss Wenger pans 'disrespectful' Xavi US, Japan to clash in women's World Cup final Liverpool agree fee for Villa's Downing Brazil beat Ecuador 4-2, to meet Paraguay in quarters July 13, 2011 Barton misses Newcastle tour after US deny him visa Blackburn Rovers to play exhibition match against Pune FC Copa America: Uruguay to face Argentina Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected July 12, 2011 Govt plans affordable tkts for Messi match Sneijder set to make record 35 million pound move from Inter to Man United Corinthians bid shocking 36 million pounds for Carlos Tevez Maradona 'perfect' after car crash July 11, 2011 Arsenal seal deal for Ivorian striker Gervinho India-Pakistan to play football series in England Falcao goals put Colombia in quarter-finals July 10, 2011 Venezuela lead group, Brazil and Paraguay draw Ex-Italy skipper Cannavaro hangs up boots July 09, 2011 Peru beat Mexico 1-0, Uruguay held by Chile July 08, 2011 Man City renames ground Etihad Stadium Blackburn Rovers first team to visit India Man United's O'Shea, Brown make Sunderland move Copa America: Young Costa Rica beat Bolivia July 07, 2011 Argentina escape with draw against Colombia Liverpool sign Blackpool's Adam July 06, 2011 Italian clubs to be allowed two non-EU signings Valencia injures ankle, misses next Copa match Argentina hope to avoid shock in Elephants Graveyard July 05, 2011 Armando selects a squad of 30 for Maldives & Qatar fiendlies Tevez expresses desire to quit Manchester City France midfielder Diarra joins Marseille Manchester City sign defender Clichy from Arsenal July 04, 2011 Liverpool appoint Keen as first team coach Nasri hints at leaving Arsenal this summer Copa America: Brazil denied penalty, held 0-0 by Venezuela Malaysia survive thriller to edge past Taiwan July 03, 2011 Armando nominated for Dronacharya award July 02, 2011 Aguero rescues Argentina in Copa America June 30, 2011 Barcelona now offer 32m pounds for Fabregas June 29, 2011 Manchester United agree deal for keeper De Gea 'England footballers want to impress media more than manager' Experienced Americans beat fresh-faced North Korea June 28, 2011 Gasperini surprised to bag Inter coach's job Real Madrid sign French defender Varane from Lens June 27, 2011 Mexico win CONCACAF Gold Cup Tevez dragged into match-fixing scandal Former Korea keeper confesses to match-fixing June 26, 2011 Cameroon fine Song for refusing handshake June 25, 2011 Milan sign Genoa midfielder El Shaarawy June 23, 2011 England forward Young joins Manchester United Santos edge Penarol to claim Libertadores Cup June 22, 2011 Andre Villas-Boas is Chelsea's new manager June 21, 2011 Villas Boas quits Porto, set to join Chelsea June 20, 2011 Jack Warner quits FIFA, ethics case dropped JCT goes Mahindra way, disbands football team India lose to Qatar in Olympic qualifiers June 18, 2011 Picking youngsters a step in right direction: Gawli Furious Ballack calls farewell match a 'farce' June 17, 2011 Man United kick-off title defence at West Brom South Korea ban 10 for life for match-fixing Samuel Eto'o flirts with Premier League move Wembley to stage Champions League final in 2013 June 16, 2011 Pakistan can host WC qualifier, says FIFA Euro Under-21: Lopez brace takes Spain past Czechs I am very happy being an Arsenal player: Fabregas June 15, 2011 India coach Colaco wants 'possession football' June 14, 2011 Manchester City's Boateng agrees to join Bayern Chelsea-target Neymar to join Real Madrid? 2014 football World Cup circus gets kicking Arsenal needs to buy players to end trophy drought I'm not going to Man City: Ronaldo June 13, 2011 Manchester United sign teenager Jones China's Zhang assumes office as AFC chief Messi's match a boost for Indian football: Blatter June 10, 2011 Mexico maul Cuba in Gold Cup, reach quarter-finals Liverpool complete Henderson signing Five Mexico footballers test positive Own goal gives France victory over Poland June 08, 2011 Brazil name Pato, Ganso in Copa America squad Liverpool agree fee for Sunderland's Henderson Chubby Ronaldo rues missed chances in farewell match Altidore leads US to opening win over Canada International friendly: Villa, Alonso help Spain win 3-0 in Venezuela June 07, 2011 Mumbai FC's Mehra gets two-year ban for dope Fulham name Dutchman Jol as new manager Sacked Ancelotti plans to take a year off Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA investigation Debutant Martin fires France to victory in Ukraine June 06, 2011 Messi to play in Kolkata in September Drogba double leads Ivory Coast into Nations Cup finals Iran to complain to FIFA over women's ban June 05, 2011 Euro 2012 qualifiers: Swiss hold England June 04, 2011 Euro 2012 qualifiers: Germany, Italy surge; France frustrated June 03, 2011 Messi plays down punching incident Mark Hughes quits as Fulham manager June 02, 2011 I am committed to Pune FC till 2012: Subrata Bhutia not among WC qualifier probables Churchill sack coach Drago Mamic Nigeria crush depleted Argentina in friendly Berbatov keen to fight for Man United place Houllier steps down as Villa manager June 01, 2011 Blatter wins final FIFA term, pledges reform Mohun Bagan signs Odafe for record Rs 2 cr HAL beat Dempo to save relegation West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager German soccer boss wants Qatar WC reviewed Man United extend Owen's deal for a year Antonio Conte to be named as new Juventus coach May 31, 2011 I-League: Pune FC bt Churchill, finish 5th Manchester United midfielder Scholes retires May 30, 2011 Salgaocar emerge I-League champs Inter beat Palermo in Italian Cup final to save season Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA president May 29, 2011 Sepp Blatter cleared by FIFA Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race Joy on streets of Barcelona at fourth European crown Barcelona swamp United to win Champions League May 28, 2011 Embattled Blatter to miss Champions League final May 27, 2011 Santosh Trophy: Bengal beat Railways, meet Manipur in final Pune FC dash Dempo's I-League title hopes Vidic warns against Messi obsession Man City's Kolo Toure banned but can play from Sep May 26, 2011 I-League: JCT axe duo for signing contract with Salgaocar Manipur edge Services to enter Santosh Trophy final Fair-play Fulham earn Europa League berth Man City wouldn't want to be like Tottenham: Mancini Arsene Wenger keen on signing Karim Benzema Ronaldo's departure has liberated Man United: David Villa May 25, 2011 FIFA to investigate Warner, Hammam Salgaocar Jrs win NIKE-Man Utd Premier Cup Man United line up De Gea to replace Van Der Sar May 24, 2011 Railways, Services in Nat football semis Aguero asks for release from Atletico contract UK lawmaker names Giggs in privacy row May 23, 2011 Tevez, Berbatov EPL's top scorers WC 2022 bid: Qatar deny bribery allegations Chelsea move quickly to fire Carlo Ancelotti We can sell Carlos and win the title: Mancini Arsenal all set to sell Fabregas to Barcelona May 22, 2011 Blackpool, Birmingham relegated, Man City third Schalke lift German Cup to book European spot May 21, 2011 More awards for United duo Ferguson and Vidic May 20, 2011 Colaco named India's interim football coach May 19, 2011 Salgaocar rally to down East Bengal May 18, 2011 Van Bommel extends AC Milan stay Man City's Tevez scores twice, wants to stay May 17, 2011 Ancelotti left in limbo amid Chelsea silence 'If you ask about Tevez ... we have Messi in that position' May 16, 2011 Maradona signs as coach of Dubai's Al Wasl Tevez could leave Manchester City after all May 15, 2011 Chelsea held by Newcastle after late Taylor goal May 14, 2011 Toure rocket wins FA Cup for Manchester City Rooney penalty seals United's record 19th title May 12, 2011 United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal' United ready to steal City's thunder again Nervy Barcelona secure yet another title May 11, 2011 Man City earn first Champions League tilt Manchester City given Tevez boost before FA Cup final Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Barca waiting for title Van Bommel off as Milan's double hopes ended by Palermo May 10, 2011 France coach Blanc cleared by Sports Ministry Maxi hits three for five-star Liverpool May 09, 2011 Real Madrid sign Dortmund playmaker Sahin AC Milan secure first scudetto in seven years Barca on the brink after easy win over Espanyol Man United overpower Chelsea to close on title May 08, 2011 United on brink of clinching title after win over Chelsea Arsenal's title hopes end with defeat at Stoke Milan clinch Serie A with goalless draw at Roma Zidane defends Blanc in quota row Mourinho's ban excessive, says Valdano Ronaldo scores four as Real crush Sevilla 6-2 David Beckham in car accident, unhurt City still on course after Blackpool hold Spurs May 07, 2011 QPR promoted as club avoids points deduction Mourinho gets five-match ban, clubs to appeal May 06, 2011 Dutch ace Krol wants to be India's football coach Beat Chelsea and title is United's, says Ferguson Real Madrid appeal after UEFA reject protest Custodio goal puts Braga in all-Portuguese final France 1998 side split over Blanc's role in quota row May 05, 2011 Holders Inter bounced out of Libertadores Cup Manchester Utd rout Schalke, set up Barcelona final May 04, 2011 Everyone knows refs favour Barca, Ronaldo alleges Hooligans riot at Polish Cup final after Legia triumph Warner re-elected, unopposed, as CONCACAF president AS Roma's De Rossi, Perrotta banned for rest of season Schalke face United seeking inspiration from win at Inter West Ham to send football experts to India May 03, 2011 Norwich City secure promotion to Premier League Bin Hammam to miss key CONCACAF congress La Liga: Blow for Bilbao's European bid after defeat at Espanyol Serie A: Juventus dream of Europe after Pepe floors Lazio Barcelona will attack Real: Guardiola May 02, 2011 UEFA throws out Real, Barca protests FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam Beckham's royal return ends in defeat for Galaxy May 01, 2011 Arsenal beat United to keep title race open Barca lose at Sociedad, Real Madrid also beaten Late Kalou winner keeps Chelsea in title race April 30, 2011 United striker Dimitar Berbatov fit to face Arsenal Blatter willing to expand vote for World Cup hosts UEFA row stiffens Mourinho's resolve to stay at Real April 29, 2011 Benfica take slim lead over Braga Falcao scores four as Porto crush Villarreal April 28, 2011 Nasaf FC thrash Dempo 9-0 in AFC Cup Ranting Mourinho writes off Real's chances Messi magic gives Barca upper hand over Real April 27, 2011 United's Ferguson hails Neuer but expects Bayern move CL: Man United outclass Schalke in 2-0 stroll April 26, 2011 AFC Cup: East Bengal hold South China 3-3 Champions League: Key words and phrases around Spain's 'El Clasico' Abranches, Pradeep to get show cause notice from AIFF Deadly Edin Dzeko gives Man City precious victory April 25, 2011 Wenger takes blames for Arsenal shortcomings Berbatov misses Man United trip to Schalke April 24, 2011 Arsenal's title hopes ended by late defeat at Bolton Real rout Valencia, Barca labour past Osasuna Marseille retain League Cup after Taiwo strikes Torres on target as Chelsea keep up the pressure April 23, 2011 I-League: Dempo halt Salgaocar's chase to the title Sparkling Roma stay in Champions League hunt Late Hernandez goal sends United nine points clear Houghton resigns after a bitter stand-off with AIFF April 21, 2011 Real Madrid's Ramos drops King's Cup under a bus Praful Patel named member of Ad-Hoc Committee India colts enter QFs of Dallas Cup football tourney Milan double hopes hurt by semi first-leg draw West Ham's Cole fined for Ghana Twitter comments EPL: Arsenal held in thrilling derby, Chelsea win April 20, 2011 Chhetri's tweet in support of Houghton irks AIFF Dubai group to buy Spanish club Getafe 'I'm Real Madrid coach not Di Stefano' Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs Man United squander chances in draw at Newcastle April 19, 2011 La Liga: Rossi keeps Villarreal in line for CLeague place Mourinho faces tactical dilemma for Cup final Barcelona to appeal Iniesta's UEFA suspension April 18, 2011 There is no problem with Wenger: Daglish Carragher recovering well after sickening clash with teammate We were superior to Real Madrid: Xavi Ten-man Bilbao battle back to beat Osasuna 2-1 Spurs winger Bale scoops PFA Player of the Year award Arsenal held 1-1 by Liverpool after late drama April 17, 2011 FA Cup: Stoke stun Bolton to reach final Barca close in on title after draw at Real Madrid Man City down Man Utd to enter FA Cup final April 16, 2011 Premier League: Chelsea close in on Arsenal Mainz sink 10-man Gladbach thanks to Schuerrle special Silent Mourinho prompts walkout by Spanish media Barca captain Puyol back from injury for Real clash April 15, 2011 No problem if Chelsea sack me, says Ancelotti Pele, Charlton, Cafu join FIFA's task force Portugese trio reach Europa semi-finals April 14, 2011 Champions League: Carvalho banned for first leg against Barca Real stroll through after Spurs blunder, Schalke dispatch Inter April 13, 2011 Man Utd, Barca enter Champions semis April 12, 2011 AFC Challenge: Dempo trounced by Nasaf FC Robben, Ribery to stay at Bayern Injured Tevez set to miss FA Cup semi-final Carroll double helps Liverpool crush Man City April 11, 2011 Milan's Ibrahimovic banned for three games Bayern Munich's Robben handed two-game ban, fined Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton Arsenal agrees to £731mn takeover by Kroenke April 10, 2011 Arsenal overcome Blackpool to keep up title challenge Indian Arrows play out goalless draw with Pune FC Serie A: Inter end bad week on a high, Totti lifts Roma Barca labour past Almeria Man United cruise past Fulham to go 10 clear April 09, 2011 Cole's 'immigrant' Twitter jibe sparks fury April 08, 2011 Fan sues Sunderland after being hit by ball Porto, Benfica, Villarreal in Europa goal feast April 07, 2011 Rooney loses appeal, gets two-match ban Rooney answers his critics with superb winner SESA football academy sign former EPL player as chief mentor Champions League: Man U down Chelsea; easy for Barca April 06, 2011 Blackburn to play a friendly match in India this year: report Rooney accepts charge but appeals against ban Champions League: Schalke, Real on goal-spree April 05, 2011 Rooney charged over foul-mouthed outburst Rooney is a silly boy, says Redknapp April 02, 2011 Rooney hat-trick inspires Man United comeback April 01, 2011 Clubs vow to improve behaviour towards match officials March 31, 2011 Depleted Man United return to scene of thrashing Lucas signs new long-term deal at Liverpool March 30, 2011 Court blocks proposed La Liga strike action Russia's Pavlyuchenko salvages 1-1 draw in Qatar March 29, 2011 Gallas extends Tottenham contract Blatter orders Brazil to speed up work for 2014 March 28, 2011 Argentine football coach to leave Kashmir after death threats African Nations Cup qualifier: Drogba strikes for Ivory Coast Rare record: Brazilian 'keeper Rogerio scores 100th goal Two-goal Neymar shines as Brazil beat Scotland March 26, 2011 Italy, France stretch leads in Euro qualifying Record-breaking Villa again the hero for Spain March 24, 2011 Adebayor turns down chance to return for Togo Ronaldo should be back for Spurs game: Mourinho March 23, 2011 Alves extends Barcelona contract until June 2015 March 22, 2011 Platini re-elected unopposed as UEFA president IFA shield: PFC bow to Chidi double India drub Chinese Taipei in AFC Challenge qualifiers March 21, 2011 Serie A: Inter, Napoli close in on Milan La Liga: Villarreal leapfrog Valencia into third place Chelsea sink City to keep title hopes alive March 20, 2011 Chelsea beat toothless Man City to go third Slick Suarez seals Liverpool points La Liga: Real win Madrid derby to keep pace with Barca Capello reinstates Terry as England captain March 19, 2011 Late goal sends Man United five points clear Wasteful Tottenham held by West Ham UEFA hands Roma's De Rossi three-match ban Olympic qualifiers: India women footballers win opener March 18, 2011 Chelsea, Man U to clash in Champions QF Bin Hammam to run for FIFA presidency Liverpool, Ajax dumped out of Europa League March 17, 2011 United's Ferguson handed five-match ban by FA Champions League: Chelsea, Real Madrid in last 8 March 16, 2011 CL: Hernandez brace sends Man U through, Inter scrape March 15, 2011 Capello poised to reinstate Terry as England captain Holders Inter face uphill struggle against Bayern Bilbao snatch point at the death in rainy Getafe Arsenal move to sign former keeper Lehmann: reports March 14, 2011 Man City, Stoke eye overdue FA Cup success La Liga: Barca lead trimmed after thriller in Sevilla March 13, 2011 FA Cup: United beat Arsenal to keep treble dreams alive March 12, 2011 Late goal gives Bolton win over Birmingham India's squad for AFC Challenge Cup qualifier Players, coaching staff back Bob Houghton March 11, 2011 All Japanese matches cancelled after earthquake UEFA is a dictatorship: Wenger Europa League: Braga floor Liverpool, Porto win in Moscow March 10, 2011 FIFA launches match-fixing probe over friendlies Champions League: Spurs, Schalke in last 8 March 09, 2011 India in second round of Olympic football qualifiers Injured Man U star Nani ruled out for three games My dismissal was a total joke, says Van Persie Fabregas takes blame for Arsenal defeat Barca, Shakhtar cruise into Champions League quarters March 08, 2011 FIFA lifts ban on Israeli coach Fernandez Lampard, Terry keep Chelsea's title bid alive with win over Blackpool March 07, 2011 Benzema double helps Real keep Barca in sight March 06, 2011 Kuyt hat-trick stuns faltering Man United Keita fires Barca to 1-0 win over Zaragoza Serie A: Rare Gattuso strike gives Milan win at Juve Mourinho plays down reports of knife attack March 05, 2011 Unlucky Arsenal miss chance with goalless draw at Sunderland Last-gasp Roma beat Lecce ahead of Shakhtar clash March 04, 2011 Guardiola hospitalised with spinal disc hernia Ronaldo back on song as Real thrash Malaga FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee Lucio, Maicon earn first Brazil call since 2010 World Cup March 03, 2011 Schalke stun Bayern to reach German Cup final Ronaldo to play farewell Brazil match in June Arsenal, Man City sweep into FA Cup quarters Two-match ban, fine for player who kicked owl March 02, 2011 Dempo open AFC Cup campaign with win over Yemeni side Reading upset Everton to reach FA Cup QF Chelsea rally to beat Man United in thriller March 01, 2011 Iran calls London 2012 logo "racist": report Rooney in the clear after referee confirms he saw clash February 28, 2011 Rooney fate in referee's hand, can face 4 match ban Birmingham make Arsenal pay for late blunder West Ham beat Liverpool to climb off the bottom February 27, 2011 Messi inspires Barca to 3-0 win at Mallorca February 26, 2011 Hernandez double fires Man United four points clear Bagan, Churchill in goalless draw February 25, 2011 Beckham defends decision to train with Spurs Serbia likely to be expelled from Euro qualifiers Arsenal captain Fabregas out of League Cup final Liverpool scrape into last 16 with Ajax, Benfica February 24, 2011 EPL: Arsenal win overshadowed by injuries February 23, 2011 India beat Myanmar in FIFA Pre-Olympic qualifier AIFF seeks legal opinion on sacking Houghton EPL: Spurs slump to 3-1 defeat at Blackpool February 22, 2011 Real seek psychological edge by parading Zidane Gattuso gets four-match ban for assault February 21, 2011 Substitute Pato grabs win for leaders Milan La Liga: Ranieri resigns as Roma coach Messi strikes late to rescue nervous Barcelona Carlos Vela strikes late to salvage point for West Brom FA Cup: Leyton Orient earn replay at Arsenal February 20, 2011 Real cruise to win and close on leaders Barca FA Cup dreams over for Chelsea and Crawley Town February 19, 2011 FA Cup: Everton win penalty shootout to beat Chelsea Everton end Chelsea's dreams of FA Cup treble Giggs signs new Manchester United deal February 18, 2011 Man United to field strong side against Crawley Town Europa League: Liverpool draw with Sparta, late win for Porto February 17, 2011 Champions League: Arsenal stun Barca February 16, 2011 Qatar Holding not in talks to buy Man United - source UEFA opens disciplinary case against Gattuso Man City held as Salonika preserve unbeaten home record Newcastle script 2-0 win at Birmingham CL: Tottenham strike late in Milan, Raul enjoys Spain return February 15, 2011 Chelsea held by Fulham as title hopes fade February 14, 2011 Sturridge scores again as Bolton beat Everton 2-0 Serie A: Juve down Inter in derby of Italy La Liga: Ten-man Real beat Espanyol to trim Barca's lead February 13, 2011 Rampant Milan thrash Parma, Napoli beat Roma February 12, 2011 West Ham beat Spurs to 2012 Stadium prize Hodgson makes quick return as West Brom manager Rooney's 'bicycle' pedals Man Utd past City February 11, 2011 Mumbai FC player's 'B' sample also returns positive February 10, 2011 United aiming to silence City for another season Barca, Real lead the way again in Deloitte money list West Ham chosen for Olympic stadium February 09, 2011 Mumbai FC's Nishant fails dope test After signing Torres, Chelsea eye Fabregas Barcelona to drop UNICEF logo from shirt front Guardiola to extend Barca contract to June 2012 February 08, 2011 Wolfsburg sack former England manager McClaren February 07, 2011 Messi set to mesmerise Kolkata in September Bhutia scores in Laureus charity match Serie A: Milan drop points again as Napoli close in Spanish League: Ronaldo double lifts Real Madrid to win February 06, 2011 Liverpool beat Chelsea, ruin Torres debut Zigic earns Birmingham vital victory at West Ham Bhutia to play alongside Cannavaro at Laureus Football Challenge Messi hat-trick puts Barca 10 points clear Wolves end Man United unbeaten run February 05, 2011 Newcastle stun Arsenal with four-goal comeback I will get back to my best form at Chelsea: Torres Churchill and ex-Liverpool midfielder join hands to start academy February 04, 2011 Kharja sets up title-chasing Inter's win at Bari France leave out Evra for Brazil friendly February 03, 2011 I-League: Dempo down Viva Kerala Ronaldinho makes winning Flamengo debut "Red Nev" ends Manchester United passion play Suarez scores as Liverpool beats Stoke Real Madrid to face Barcelona in King's Cup final February 02, 2011 Unlucky Milan held to goalless home draw by Lazio February 01, 2011 Real seek Cup solace after La Liga setback Luis Suarez completes Liverpool move Torres joins Chelsea in deadline day frenzy January 31, 2011 Marseille lose ground after Monaco stalemate La Liga: Real suffer shock defeat at struggling Osasuna EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham on loan Serie A: Debutant Pazzini puts Inter on winning track January 30, 2011 Late penalty sends Arsenal through in FA Cup Messi double helps Barca equal Liga win record FA Cup: Man United rally to beat Southampton January 29, 2011 Extra-time winner gives Japan fourth Asian Cup I-League: AI hold Bagan to 1-1 draw 'France should not pick Evra again' Kalou earns Chelsea FA Cup replay with Everton Asian Cup: South Korea finish third January 28, 2011 United's Evra, Van de Sar to miss FA Cup tie Man United goalkeeper Van der Sar to retire in May Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Torres Roma beat Juventus to reach Italian Cup semi-finals January 27, 2011 Real Madrid, Barca on course for King's Cup final Gardner fires Birmingham to League Cup final Bhutia to rub shoulders with stars in Laureus match EPL: Liverpool ensure happy return of Dalglish at Anfield January 26, 2011 Malaga hit with suspensions after Valencia protests Injured Rafael to miss Man U's FA Cup game Berbatov leads Man United back from the brink Arsenal beat Ipswich to enter League Cup final Julio Cesar returns for Brazil, Kaka still overlooked Australia rout Uzbeks to set-up Japan final January 25, 2011 Milito, Mourinho win Italian football Oscars EPL: Chelsea batter Bolton again to close gap at top January 24, 2011 La Liga: Benzema helps Real edge Mallorca 1-0 EPL: Blackburn up to seventh with win over West Brom Blackburn rise to seventh with West Brom win Qatari consortium keen on buying Man United? January 23, 2011 I-league: Salgaocar down JCT Inter beaten for first time under Leonardo Roma thrash Cagliari, Catania lose EPL: Bent's debut goal helps Villa sink Man City Late Kewell header gives Australia victory over Iraq Man Utd, Arsenal inspired by hat-trick pair January 22, 2011 Berbatov hat-trick keeps unbeaten Man United top January 21, 2011 Asian Cup: Late Inoha strike sends Japan into semi-finals Indian businessman buys La Liga club Racing Santander Real eliminate Atletico to reach King's Cup semis AC Milan beat Bari 3-0 to reach Italian Cup quarters January 20, 2011 FA Cup: Arsenal subdue Leeds to reach fourth round Barca reach Cup semis despite Betis fightback India businessman Ahsan Ali swoops for Racing Santander January 19, 2011 FA Cup: Man City sink gallant Leicester Sevilla down Villarreal to reach King's Cup semis January 18, 2011 Asian Cup: S Korea rout India Japan thrash Saudis to qualify, Jordan through FIFA member hits out at suggestion of winter World Cup Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team Livepool's Babel fined over Twitter outburst against ref January 17, 2011 Asian Cup: Hosts Qatar and Uzbekistan through to last eight January 16, 2011 Ten-man Man United hold on for 0-0 draw at Spurs EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham Tendulkar inspires me, says Bhutia Cani strike boosts four-goal Villarreal Rampant Inter extend winning run, Napoli draw Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE Tevez sparkles as City beat Wolves to go top Iraq snatch late winner to down UAE January 15, 2011 Asian Cup: Iran overcome flu, NKorea to reach quarters Tevez double sends Man City atop table I-League: Chidi brace sinks Salgaocar Abdulatif scores four as Bahrain oust India 'Indian footballers need experience to match best in Asia' January 14, 2011 Asian Cup: Japan register controversial win over Syria Asian Cup: Japan register controversial win over Syria Rooney's younger brother to play alongside Henry in MLS Banned FIFA officials register formal appeal King's Cup: Comical Ozil goal seals derby win for Real Italian Cup: Buffon returns as Juve knock out Catania January 13, 2011 Jordan dump Saudi Arabia out of Asia Cup Houghton compares Bhaichung with Tendulkar India drop to 144 in FIFA rankings Blackpool beat Liverpool to complete shock league double Messi celebrates Ballon d'Or with Cup hat-trick League Cup: Ipswich stun Arsenal Ahmed gets Qatar party started as hosts beat China January 12, 2011 Djeparov fires Uzbeks into Asian Cup last 8 Totti hints at Roma exit for first time Manchester City suffer Balotelli injury blow Disciplined Iran grab late winner over Iraq Premier League clubs want me: Maradona January 11, 2011 We should be able to play better against Bahrain: Subrata UAE hold North Korea to 0-0 draw in Asian Cup Slick South Koreans beat Bahrain in Asian Cup Bhutia still uncertain ahead of Bahrain clash Asian Cup: Cahill relishes pressure to keep scoring Despite 0-4 loss, Indians earn respect from Aussies Ronaldinho signs for Brazil's Flamengo, says club Nadal tests recovery from flu in soggy Melbourne Babel charged for mocking referee on Twitter January 10, 2011 Asian Cup: Spirited India lose 0-4 to Australia Asian Cup: Coach sacked after Syria stun Saudi Police arrest 15 fans during United's win over Liverpool Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter Maradona keen to take up EPL coaching offer La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick inspires Real Madrid January 09, 2011 FA Cup: Dalglish foiled as United beat 10-man Liverpool Asian Cup: Indian revolution begins with Socceroos test Arsenal's Walcott apologises for diving Asian Cup: India striker Sushil Singh to miss 2 matches with ban Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo FA Cup: Late Fabregas penalty rescues Arsenal January 08, 2011 Liverpool dismiss Hodgson, turn to Dalglish I-League: East Bengal scores 1-0 victory over Pune FC Asian Cup: China finish strongly to beat Kuwait January 07, 2011 Hosts Qatar fall to Uzbekistan in Asian Cup opener Beckham likely to join Spurs: Tottenham coach Roy Keane sacked as Ipswich manager: reports Beckham signing would be high risk: Keegan January 06, 2011 Mourinho, Preciado escape punishment over spat King's Cup: Barca, Sevilla advance into quarters Nadal wobbles into Qatar quarters Chelsea lose again, Man City hold Arsenal January 05, 2011 EPL: Man Utd beat Stoke to go three points clear January 04, 2011 I-League: Viva Kerala stun Mohun Bagan Blackburn chasing Ronaldinho and Beckham La Liga: Ronaldo double helps Real to 3-2 win at Getafe January 03, 2011 I-League: Odafe scores five in Churchill's big win Venky's chicken out of Ronaldinho deal? La Liga: Pedro fires Barca clear, Valencia sneak late win Kaka likely to join Manchester United Blatter to set up anti-corruption committee January 02, 2011 Blatter to set up anti-corruption committee EPL: Chelsea held 3-3 by Villa in thriller Manchester delight as United and City march on January 01, 2011 United scrape past West Brom Ronaldinho close to Milan exit Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham December 31, 2010 Hodgson apologises to Liverpool fans Dzeko set to join Man City, Real eye striker December 30, 2010 Chelsea win, Arsenal draw as Liverpool lose December 29, 2010 Abramovich ready to stick with Chelsea manager Ancelotti I League: East Bengal steamroll Air India Man United on top after draw at Birmingham December 28, 2010 EPL: Balotelli hat-trick puts Man City on top Arsenal too good for Chelsea December 27, 2010 Dempo refuse to release Joaquim Abranches Asian Cup: Rafi left out of India's 23-member squad December 26, 2010 EPL: Berbatov double seals victory for Man United Van der Sar to retire at end of season? Two Premier League games postponed due to icy weather December 25, 2010 National team footballers slam team manager Chowdhury Demichelis leaves Bayern for Spain's Malaga Former Milan boss Leonardo named Inter coach December 23, 2010 Benitez reign at Inter Milan ends in ignominy Barcelona want Guardiola to emulate Alex Ferguson Pele six-time Brazilian title winner...40 years on Benzema on song as Real thump Levante December 22, 2010 I-League: East Bengal edge Salgaocar, first win for AIFF XI Benitez is still Inter coach for now, says Moratti Impact of cold snap on European sport Bilbao hold Barca in King's Cup December 21, 2010 'Mourinho is a crybaby for ref rant' Beckham still harbours dream of returning to England squad Award-winning Berbatov urges scribes to stop voting for him Tevez changes mind, decides to stay at Man City Milan sign Sampdoria's Cassano EPL: City blow top spot chance, lose to Everton 2-1 Eto'o claims record fourth African award December 20, 2010 EPL: Tevez urges Man U to buy him back Bayern demolish Stuttgart with Gomez hat-trick Di Maria snatches late winner for 10-man Real December 19, 2010 Inter Milan win world title, give Benitez boost La Liga: Barca crush derby rivals Espanyol 5-1 Serie A: Leaders Milan lose as Borriello hurts ex-club December 18, 2010 EPL: Sunderland beat the freeze and Bolton to go sixth EPL: Chelsea v United called off as England freezes I-League: Salgaocar thrash AIFF XI, top table Beckham to get BBC lifetime achievement honour December 17, 2010 Scholes ruled out of Man United's trip to Chelsea Arsenal draw Barca in Champions knock-out Feared Barcelona keen to avoid French in Champions League draw Spain's Xavi gets World Player of the Year honour December 16, 2010 I League: Bagan, Dempo share honours India-Qatar friendly match called off Blackburn's Indian owners rule out Maradona as manager Europa League: Sevilla sneak through Inter Milan cruise into Club World Cup final December 15, 2010 Blackburn owners have Maradona on radar My focus is to save my job: Bhowmick December 14, 2010 Allardyce lacked our vision: Rovers' new Indian owners Blackburn sack manager Allardyce Wenger slams Old Trafford pitch as unfit for attractive play EPL: Man United knock Arsenal off top as Park strikes December 13, 2010 Mumbai FC register third win Ghana lifts ban to escape FIFA sanctions December 12, 2010 Bolton go fifth as Wolves get derby win over Birmingham Serie A: AC Milan thump Bologna 3-0 Man City reject Tevez's transfer request Man City go joint top as Toure torments West Ham December 11, 2010 Barcelona in record shirt deal with Qatar Foundation December 10, 2010 Captain Terry questions Chelsea's desire 'Put AIFF in order to improve Indian football' From headbutt to handshake, Materazzi and Zidane make up December 09, 2010 Pardew appointed Newcastle manager Indian football gets 700-crore boost December 08, 2010 'Berbatov wants to end career at Old Trafford' Arsenal still fretting on last 16 Champions League place Brazil's Ronaldo to take paternity test December 07, 2010 Southall FC looking to set up academy for youngsters UEFA cuts Mourinho ban to one match EPL: Liverpool cruise past Villa on Houllier's return December 06, 2010 Xavi, Iniesta and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist Sunderland, West Brom continue upward progress December 04, 2010 EPL: Arsenal surges to top; Chelsea's dull draw Qatar WC could be held in January: Beckenbauer FA chief quits, says cannot trust FIFA December 03, 2010 Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality Eto'o loses appeal against three-game headbutt ban Liverpool lead charge into Europa League last 32 December 02, 2010 Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 World Cups England bid focuses on soccer legacy for FIFA Impressive Netherlands/Belgium bid gets FIFA applause Match-fixing claims to be investigated in Bulgaria Colombian Prez vows to eradicate drugs from soccer Ligue 1: Marseille lead despite draw with Rennes Former Cluj coach suspended after smashing up dugout Voting for soccer WC hosts: How does it work? FIFA set to take sport's biggest decision League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham City win December 01, 2010 Colaco accused of nominating himself for AFC award 2022 World Cup bidders prepare to play last cards Mourinho banned, Real fined after red card probe West Ham dump holders Man Utd out of League Cup November 30, 2010 FIFA dismisses Panorama allegations Chelsea's worst run of form since I joined in 2004: Drogba Desailly on shortlist for Ghana coach job India to play Qatar, Syria before Asian Cup campaign 'FIFA should postpone World Cup vote' BBC makes new allegations against FIFA ex-co members Villa double leads Barca to 5-0 rout of Real in 'Clasico' November 29, 2010 Stuttgart slap record fine on red-carded Marica Luck was on my side at the Asian Games: Vijender Manchester United to face arch-rivals Liverpool in FA Cup November 28, 2010 Chelsea held at Newcastle, Spurs beat Liverpool Milan held by Samp as Ibrahimovic goes quiet Five-star Berbatov puts Man Utd back on top November 27, 2010 Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal Mainz beat Nuremberg to cut Dortmund's lead November 26, 2010 I would have gone abroad if I had left United: Rooney Ronaldo, Zidane to play UN charity match next month Putin boosts Russia's chance of hosting 2018 World Cup November 24, 2010 Injured Fabregas out for 2-3 weeks November 23, 2010 Eto'o handed three-game ban for headbutt Arteta grabs late equaliser at Sunderland Real Madrid turn to Zidane for European inspiration Ajax ban Suarez for biting PSV player November 22, 2010 Venky's to rename Blackburn stadium: report Inter lose again as Eto'o does 'Zidane' headbutt November 21, 2010 EPL: Blackburn beat Villa 2-0, move up five places Krasic returns to inspire Juventus to victory Ronaldo, Messi hat-tricks light up La Liga November 19, 2010 Liverpool lose injured Gerrard for up to a month Raos complete Blackburn takeover November 18, 2010 FIFA ban, fine ex-co members over corruption charges November 17, 2010 Messi vies with Japanese teenager, Swede for top goal November 16, 2010 Manchester United owners to pay off huge debts Lajong to play Sheffield FC in exhibition tie Asiad football: Defending champs Qatar, host China knocked out FIFA begins hearing into vote-selling allegations Bayern Munich to play charity match in Kolkata November 15, 2010 Torres injury a chance for Llorente to shine in Portugal friendly Eng keeps away from media allegations over 2018 WC bid England, France seek to end bad year on a high Dallas upset Beckham's Galaxy to reach MLS final Gomez double sets up Bayern win, Ribery back Higuain snatches late win for Real against Gijon Kuwait thump India 1-9 in football friendly EPL: Chelsea stunned 3-0 by inspired Sunderland November 13, 2010 United escape at Villa, Spurs end winless run Dortmund charge seven points clear after victory Zidane named special adviser of Real Madrid November 11, 2010 India seal knockout berth in Asian Games football Real Madrid thump Murcia to avoid Cup upset November 10, 2010 Fergie's job? Why not, but not now, says Blanc Whiff of change and sniff of flu before Manchester derby Manchester City's title credentials at stake against United Man United boss Ferguson left with 'no idea' on team Drogba recovering from malaria, say Chelsea EPL: Spurs held by Sunderland November 09, 2010 Asian Games football: India squander lead, lose to Qatar Venky's profits soar, will Blackburn benefit? November 08, 2010 Real ease to derby win, Barcelona see off Getafe Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final November 07, 2010 Leaders Lazio lose derby, Milan and Juve win Chelsea slump at Liverpool as Arsenal lose at home India lose 2-0 to Kuwait in Asian Games football November 06, 2010 Ibrahimovic fights with AC Milan team-mate in training November 05, 2010 Gerrard's 15-minute hat-trick saves Liverpool November 04, 2010 Champions League: Real, Bayern, Chelsea through November 03, 2010 Malaga sack coach Ferreira after poor start Language please! Sampdoria in a muddle after bans Batista named Argentina's new coach Inter outwitted by Spurs as leaders toil November 02, 2010 If there is an injury crisis it's not my fault: Benitez Blackpool beat nine-man West Brom for overdue home win November 01, 2010 Ferdinand to miss United's trip to Bursaspor Rooney is a troubled soul: Sir Alex Ferguson Barca will ignore Mourinho mind games: Messi Rodriguez snatches win for Liverpool October 31, 2010 Man United keep up the chase with win over Spurs October 30, 2010 Houghton is not racist: Bhutia Muntari ends goal drought to seal Inter win at Genoa October 29, 2010 World Cup vote to go ahead: Blatter Barca keeper Pinto gets CL ban after tricks fool striker Man United's Hernandez nearly quit football October 28, 2010 Durand Cup: Salgaocar trounce Air India Venkys rule out spending spree if they buy Blackburn Arsenal crush Newcastle in League Cup October 27, 2010 Bhutia to launch football school for underprivileged children Germany's '54 World Cup win could be drug-tainted: study Indian football team starts campaign against Kuwait I was never going to leave Man U: Rooney Arsenal shouldn't get carried away: Fabregas Hernandez sends Man United through to last eight October 26, 2010 Indian company Venky's to take over EPL side Rovers: report Serie A: Milan sink Napoli to seize second place October 24, 2010 Rooney stand-in Hernandez hits two in United win La Liga: Four-goal Ronaldo dazzles, Messi sizzles Leaders Chelsea break club record October 23, 2010 Schalke draw with Frankfurt, Werder crush Gladbach EPL: Chelsea stretch lead at top, Spurs held Portsmouth likely to close after deal collapses Bayern escape with draw at Hamburg Pele @ 70: The Beautiful game's greatest impression October 22, 2010 Rooney to stay at Manchester United Perth squeeze more mirth out of Rooney gag Portugal denies alleged collusion in World Cup bid Angry Man U fans storm Rooney's house October 21, 2010 Liverpool fans hurt in clashes before Napoli game Uncertainty hangs over FIFA World Cup hosting FIFA pair provisionally suspended over vote-selling claim Messi fires Barca, Inter thwart Spurs October 20, 2010 Rooney to miss Bursaspor match India play Myanmar in 2012 Olympic qualifier FIFA begins probe into World Cup vote-selling allegations Real win aristocratic duel with AC Milan October 18, 2010 Real Madrid preparing 50m pound swoop for Rooney Newcastle Utd striker Carroll charged with assault Golfer Greg Norman engaged to longtime friend Torres suffering crisis of confidence: Hodgson Spain's Llorente on target again, Sevilla lose Rooney set to ditch Manchester United? October 17, 2010 Everton beat Liverpool in front of new owners Zidane to work alongside Mourinho at Real Madrid Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win Red-hot Pato downs Chievo to send Milan top Remy gives Marseille 1-0 win against Nancy FIFA to investigate report of World Cup vote-selling Barca rally to beat Valencia, Real go top Van der Sar blunder costs United as Chelsea held October 16, 2010 Arsenal players lack winning mentality: Fabregas Liverpool change hands after 'penalty shootout' England pull out of bidding for 2022 World Cup October 15, 2010 Pakistan signs ex-England player Roberts as coach consultant October 13, 2010 Villa equals Raul record as Spain edge Scotland October 12, 2010 Singapore billionaire Lim confirms Liverpool interest October 09, 2010 Euro 2012 qualifying: Spain, Germany cruise October 08, 2010 Pato on target as new-look Brazil beat Iran October 06, 2010 Boston Red Sox owners to buy Liverpool October 03, 2010 Chelsea stay top as Blackpool stun Liverpool October 02, 2010 Sunderland latest to thwart Manchester United's title hopes Mainz equal Bundesliga record with seventh successive win October 01, 2010 Chelsea's title hopes face Arsenal test Napoli in dramatic fightback, Atletico held September 30, 2010 Eto'o shines for Inter, Barca held in Russia Wasteful Barcelona held in Kazan again September 29, 2010 Champions League: Real scrape past Auxerre, easy win for Chelsea September 28, 2010 No guarantee of staying at Chelsea for rest of my career: Drogba September 27, 2010 Hooker tells Beckham to 'drop his pants in court' to prove innocence September 26, 2010 Real draw at Levante, Barca win in Bilbao Nani, Owen salvage point for Man United at Bolton September 25, 2010 Tevez winner ends Chelsea's perfect start League Cup: Man U face Wolves, Newcastle host Arsenal September 23, 2010 Primera Liga: Villa fires Barca to 1-0 win Milito helps Inter hammer Bari, Milan held September 22, 2010 Ribery out for three weeks, no surgery needed League Cup: Spurs pay the penalty as Arsenal win 4-1 Ronaldo inspires Real to 3-0 win over Espanyol September 21, 2010 Benitez praises Moratti, slams Liverpool directors September 20, 2010 Dortmund's Kagawa keeps his promise at Schalke Lyon woes continue with defeat at Bordeaux Serie A: Eto'o double lifts Inter to win over Palermo Mourinho in verbal duel with Madrid officials over Portugal job La Liga: Barca edge Atletico, Valencia clear at the top September 19, 2010 Berbatov fires United, Chelsea thrash Blackpool Late goal gives Sunderland draw with Arsenal September 18, 2010 We want Indian football team in top 100 in 3 yrs: AIFF chief September 17, 2010 Mourinho rules out coaching Portugal September 16, 2010 Maturing Arsenal ready to deliver: Wenger Troubled United hoping for Liverpool tonic Champions League: Mourinho enjoys perfect start as big teams shine Houghton defends unimpressive Chhetri September 15, 2010 India blank higher-ranked Namibia Now, a World Cup for the homeless India drop 22 places to 160 in FIFA rankings September 14, 2010 Harry Redknapp eyes England manager role 'One more girl, Wayne, and we're finished,' says Coleen Premier League: Stoke earn last-gasp win over Villa September 13, 2010 Shaky domestic form sparks Champions League angst Reina on form as Liverpool held goalless at Birmingham September 12, 2010 Rafi named FPAI Player of the Year Mainz keep perfect league record with Kaiserslautern win Serie A: Juventus held by Samp in six-goal show Casillas asks for patience from Real supporters Wolfsburg pointless, Injured Ballack out for six weeks Cesena humbling will do us good, says Milan coach Barca have no excuses for Hercules humbling: Guardiola La Liga: Barca stunned 2-0 at home by Hercules Beckham back in action after six-month absence September 11, 2010 Fulham's Zamora out for four months with broken leg Melbourne club reportedly eyeing Brazil's Ronaldo EPL: Chelsea, Arsenal register big wins Late Everton double secures 3-3 draw with United Schalke lose on Huntelaar's debut Rooney left out of United squad to avoid fan abuse Milan's Ibrahimovic sticks knife into old club Inter Rooneys appeal for privacy at 'painful' time September 10, 2010 Ronaldo strips off to advertise a watch September 09, 2010 Factbox - Champions League records (1992-2010) FIFA may abolish extra-time at World Cup Two wins don't make England a good team: Gerrard September 08, 2010 India lose to Thais again in second friendly Argentina crush world champions Spain 4-1 Euro 2012 qualifiers: Rooney on target as England win Van Persie faces more than a month out September 07, 2010 India look for redemption against Thailand Dirk Kuyt faces long layoff Romario looks to score a political goal Maradona rejects return for Argentina September 06, 2010 India lacks good club structure: Bhutia Antonio Cassano becomes Italy's lynchpin Arsenal told me I had to stay: Fabregas September 04, 2010 France must wake up after 'slap in the face' Top shuttler Zhou Mi banned for two years Euro 2012 qualifiers: France beaten but Spain shine September 03, 2010 Beckham hopes to return to MLS action next week Argentina planning England match next year England, France get fresh start in Euro qualifiers September 02, 2010 Capello looks ahead to fresh starts and a brighter future Secret of football's best free kick ever 'revealed' Factbox: English Premier League transfers Zidane steals the show at France training camp September 01, 2010 I'm the real deal, not Harry Potter says Mourinho Ballack wins captaincy tug-of-war with Lahm Bulgarian footballer denied work permit for Blackburn move August 31, 2010 Rejuvenated AC Milan sign Man City's Robinho Schalke sign Dutch striker Huntelaar from Milan AC Milan in talks with Man City to get Robinho August 30, 2010 Real's Ronaldo out for three weeks with ankle injury Chelsea win again, Real Madrid start with draw August 29, 2010 Torres gives Liverpool win, but Man City lose Agony for Gourcuff as Lyon lose to dad's Lorient Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win New Haven titles Roma held in opener as fans protest over entry cards AC Milan agree to sign Barca's Ibrahimovic Capello regrets way he handled Beckham decision La Liga : Sevilla, Valencia get off to flying starts Rooney ends Man United goal drought August 28, 2010 Chelsea maintain perfect start, Arsenal win India end Portugal tour with a draw Atletico too good for Inter Milan in Super Cup August 27, 2010 Barcelona agree transfer fee for Mascherano Mourinho's Real adventure heads back to Milan Liverpool sneak through to Europa League August 26, 2010 Holders Inter Milan grouped with Werder, Spurs and Twente Milan race to sign Ibrahimovic AIFF scraps India's football friendly tie with North Korea Sneijder, Forlan battle to light up European Super Cup Inter Milan make 20m pound bid for Liverpool's Mascherano Villa strikes for Barca in friendly against AC Milan Zamora double helps Fulham through in League Cup Europa League: Gerrard, Torres to miss Liverpool's Turkish trip August 25, 2010 Sevilla coach under microscope after Champions League failure Maracana work for 2014 football WC gets underway late India beat Portugal club Sertanense FC in practice match Robinho turns down Fenerbahce offer, prefers Italy or Spain Defoe could face Young Boys, needs groin surgery Blackpool knocked out of League Cup by MK Dons Braga shock Sevilla in Champions League playoff August 24, 2010 Tevez brace helps Man City see off Liverpool 3-0 August 23, 2010 Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini Chelsea benefiting from England's ouster from World Cup: Ancelotti August 22, 2010 Newcastle stun Villa 6-0, Fulham hold Man U Ivory Coast name Zahoui as new coach Champions Marseille get back to winning ways Spaniard Arteta would consider playing for England Ivory Coast's Tiote set to join Newcastle United Ajax beat Roda to go top, Twente secure first win Messi hat-trick gives Barca Super Cup win August 21, 2010 Dominant Hoffenheim crush Werder Bremen 4-1 Zanetti, Cambiasso recalled by Argentina Serbia's Krasic joins Juventus from CSKA Moscow Champions Chelsea and Arsenal claim 6-0 wins Oracle octopus gets behind England's 2018 WC bid Ukraine national team coach quits over fixing row Werder sign Brazilian midfielder Wesley Spanish FA decides against match-fixing probe Bayern beat Wolfsburg 2-1 in Bundesliga opener Chinese businessman Huang won't buy Liverpool Vidic agrees four-year deal with Man U; Aquilani joins Juve on loan August 20, 2010 Teenager Neymar snubs Chelsea to stay in Brazil Injured Ferdinand out until end of September Come December, Inter will play Inter! Wigan braced to face Chelsea - and Drogba India lose 0-1 to Portuguese club side Queiroz banned for insulting anti-doping agents Balotelli marks debut with goal and a booking August 19, 2010 Chettri double gives India win over Portugese side August 18, 2010 James Milner completes Man City move Mourinho convinced Ozil to join Real Madrid Injured Real defender Albiol to miss start of season Nasri sidelined for a month following knee surgery Anelka deems French federation as 'clowns' over 18-match ban Redknapp says wrong to use astroturf in Champions League Chinese club fines player for beating up team-mate August 17, 2010 Bellamy moves to Cardiff from Man City, eyes top flight Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil Anelka banned for 18 games after World Cup row AIFF clears 3 foreigners per team Title holders Bayern advance in German Cup Nesta has arm surgery, could return in time for Serie A start Indian businessmen target Blackburn Rovers takeover Australia goalkeeper Jones to join Liverpool Berbatov leads Manchester United to easy victory August 16, 2010 David Beckham's sister living on state benefits Beckham gets former manager Eriksson's backing Maradona may consider taking up Villa job: Agent August 15, 2010 Arsenal strike late to snatch draw at Liverpool Liverpool received takeover offers: managing director Purslow Kanoute gives Sevilla Super Cup edge over Barca Drogba fires Chelsea to crushing win over West Brom August 14, 2010 Liverpool are long way behind title trio, says Hodgson Neymar denies Chelsea contact, wants to stay at Santos Wenger signs new contract with Arsenal Tottenham want France defender Gallas, says Redknapp Mario Balotelli joins Manchester City August 13, 2010 West Ham tell McCarthy, lose weight or face fine Lampard doubtful for Chelsea's season opener English Premier League fixtures Man City bid whopping 96m pounds for Ibrahimovic Tevez contemplating retirement as passion begins to fade August 12, 2010 Denmark's Poulsen signs for Liverpool Indian football team held by Casa Pia Manchester United sign Portuguese striker Bebe France lose as goalline drama again dogs England Beckham to exit England stage after farewell bow Gerrard rescues England to ease World Cup gloom World champions Spain draw against Mexico Beckham probably too old for England: Capello August 11, 2010 Premier League newcomers Blackpool sign four players Brazil's happy feet rediscover samba beat AFA chief Grondona broke his word on Maradona says Tevez Goalline technology on agenda for IFAB meeting: Blatter Real Madrid agree to sign Chelsea defender Carvalho August 10, 2010 TFA ties up with Sheffield United FC Chelsea close to Ozil deal? Bayern refuse to release Ribery for French FA hearing Inter set to keep Maicon, cool on Mascherano O'Neill quits Villa just before new season Camoranesi ordered to pay indemnity to injured player Going back to Brazil is a dream come true for Deco August 09, 2010 Sahara pulls out of race to buy Liverpool Barca win as Beijing gets a whole half of Messi Winning Santosh trophy most memorable moment of life: Devadas August 08, 2010 United too good for Chelsea in Shield August 07, 2010 Mallorca threaten to sue UEFA over Europe exclusion Five France players to face disciplinary hearing August 06, 2010 Cesc Fabregas commits to Arsenal Bengal enter Santosh Trophy final Injured Cech and Carrick out of Community Shield Ronaldinho not for sale: A C Milan Barcelona slam Del Bosque over Spain squad India suffer first defeat in Portugal Stuttgart seal late Europa League passage August 05, 2010 Chinese government funding Liverpool bid? Syrian says Liverpool deal close; Huang denies bid Kaka has knee surgery, out for up to four months Kaka may need knee surgery Messi wanted Maradona to stay India beat Portuguese second division side in practice match Ambani, Subrata Roy to compete with China to buy Liverpool Chelsea poised to sign Benfica midfielder Ramires Ajax through in pulsating match, Fenerbahce out August 04, 2010 Swedish FA wants to use live TV to aid referees AIK fined over Champions League crowd trouble Marquez looking forward to titles not retirement FIFA gives Sudan deadline to rerun FA elections August 03, 2010 Angry Bayern blame Dutch as Robben injured Torres says he remains loyal to Liverpool Spain, Netherlands fined over World Cup final Goa, Punjab romp into Santosh Trophy semis RBS deny any talks over Liverpool sale August 02, 2010 Chinese businessman eyes Liverpool deal Santosh Trophy: Bengal whip Mizoram Bhutia to leave for Portugal on Wednesday Cole will not be sold at any price: Ancelotti Diego Forlan leaves 40,000 spectators spellbound Manchester United's Anderson pulled out of burning car July 31, 2010 Best goal was the one against Germany: Forlan Barcelona release Mexico captain Marquez Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team July 30, 2010 UEFA rejects Mallorca appeal over Europa exclusion Santosh trophy: TN beat Mizoram, Bengal draw with Delhi Diego Forlan in Kolkata Sami Khedira to join Real Madrid from Stuttgart Indian footballers keep winning run in Portugal Robinho begs Manchester City to let him quit I'm a Barcelona fan, I'm a club member: Fabregas 'Maradona deserved a more graceful farewell' Hughes succeeds Hodgson as Fulham manager Liverpool, Juventus start off with wins July 29, 2010 Injury-time goal gives Goa victory Indian football team scores on Portugal tour Beckham could return to training in August: Arena Friendly in Sardinia abandoned after players' fights Macheda, Hernandez on target as United crush MLS July 28, 2010 Santosh Trophy: Mizoram upset Kerala Fabregas is going nowhere says Arsenal manager Wenger AFC president backs Qatari 2022 World Cup bid Raul signs two-year contract with Schalke Mascherano wants to leave Liverpool: Hodgson Maradona sacked as Argentina coach Nadal slams UEFA over Real Mallorca exclusion Barcelona FC post big economic losses in 2009-10 July 27, 2010 Villarreal handed Mallorca's Europa League spot New generation of fans would accept gay footballers: survey Guti joins Besiktas after 25 years at Real Madrid Scouts saved United millions on Hernandez: Ferguson Ferguson feels US coach Bradley has future in Europe Chhetri feeling frustrated at Kansas Wizards: report Maradona's future to be decided on Tuesday Menezes revamps Brazil squad for US friendly July 26, 2010 Man United frontrunner in Ozil bid? Defiant Maradona wants to keep coaching Argentina Chhetri has low-key outing against Man United Man City ready to get Torres at right price Raul leaves Real Madrid, may go to England or Germany Manchester United stunned by 10-man Kansas City Guti leaves Real Madrid, mulls Besiktas offer Hodgson admits being powerless to keep Torres at Anfield July 25, 2010 Bentla first Indian woman ref for FIFA instructor course Portsmouth end nightmare tour with drubbing in Washington Menezes becomes Brazil coach July 24, 2010 Felix retained as captain for Santosh Trophy Chelsea's Drogba doubtful for season opener Mano Menezes set to coach Brazil after Ramalho snub Portugal federation probes Queiroz on alleged insults Defender Vidic agrees new deal with Manchester United July 23, 2010 France's WC team suspended for Norway friendly Santosh Trophy: Delhi beat UP, eye pre-quarters Villla keen on having Fabregas at Barcelona Cash-strapped Real Mallorca excluded from Europa league Build it like Beckham July 22, 2010 Manchester United rated as richest club in world Cech to miss start of season for Chelsea Man City express interest in Donovan United beat Philadelphia for pre-season victory Karnataka in Santosh Trophy quarters July 21, 2010 China World Cup bid reliant on Asian failure Gerrard looks set to stay at Liverpool Maradona to decide on future as Argentina coach next week July 20, 2010 Loew extends Germany contract for two years No rift with Mourinho, says Casillas Drogba in talks with Man City over 20 million pound move Ribery, Benzema questioned in under-age sex inquiry Tottenham ban vuvuzelas from White Hart Lane First Look: Chhetri to play against Manchester United July 19, 2010 Liverpool agree to sign Joe Cole Securing Fabregas will not be easy: Guardiola Mother of Ronaldo's baby is American waitress July 18, 2010 Liverpool agree Insua fee with Fiorentina Tottenham held to goalless draw in North American tour opener July 17, 2010 Keralite priest to solemnize Mueller's wedding FA want English manager after Capello: Brooking July 16, 2010 Rooney set for five-year, 36.4m Man U deal Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids Ronaldinho's absence cost Brazil dear: Branco Ailing Bhutia to return from Portugal South Africa name Pitso Mosimane as coach Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility July 15, 2010 Henry quits international football Ballack hits back at Lahm's Germany captaincy claims Heskey announces England retirement Sunil Chhetri closing in on MLS debut Beckham hails 'life changing' meet with British troops in Afghanistan Everton's Moyes backs Aus bid for 2022 World Cup Silva completes move to Manchester City Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan I have no interest in managing a team: Beckham July 14, 2010 Maradona ponders his future as Argentina coach Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls Suarez's 'Hand of God' has parallels in diplomacy Spain top FIFA rankings, Italy out of top 10 Guardiola to extend stay at Barca Redknapp extends Spurs contract, eyes Joe Cole transfer Ashley Cole likely to sign 30 million pound deal with Real Madrid Ballack's agent brands some German players 'queers' World Cup final pitch invader fined Referee Webb defends performance at World Cup final I thought I was offside for winning goal: Iniesta July 13, 2010 Winners and losers from the World Cup Paul the psychic octopus set to retire? Violent players ruined final: Blatter July 12, 2010 Spain's success Barcelona cut Puyol should have been dismissed: Robben Forlan, the discovery of this World Cup Spain set record of fewest goals for Cup winners Vuvuzelas banned from Brazil 2014 Iniesta's taste for drama hits new heights Orange tears in Amsterdam after World Cup loss Forlan wins Golden Ball, Mueller Golden Boot Iniesta wins World Cup for Spain in extra-time Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals July 11, 2010 Spain beat Netherlands in World Cup final Excitement builds for Spain and Dutch final More than 700 million expected to watch World Cup final No regrets for denying Klose record chance: Loew A-Z of the 2010 football World Cup Presidents, royalty to attend World Cup final No specific anti-Sneijder plan, says Del Bosque Referees got it 96 per cent right: FIFA study Time for Spain to gain top spot says Xavi Germany beat Uruguay to take third place again Van Bronckhorst hoping for fairytale career finale Suarez is a trivial cheat, not a hero: Rajevac July 10, 2010 Latest updates from the World Cup third place play-off Shakira's "Waka Waka" a tribute to African women Spain's football success helps erase economic woes Inter president Moratti given three-month ban Platini discharged, given clean bill of health July 09, 2010 Uttam's take: Paul vs Mani FIFA to change refereeing system Let us Waka Waka one last time Spanish 'dark horses' now look like thoroughbreds Dutch coach Van Marwijk on threshold of greatness Sneijder, Villa in shortlist for Golden Ball award Octopus Paul predicts Spain will win World Cup final Now, a parakeet tips Dutch to clinch World Cup Ronaldo makes new fashion statement, paints toenails Howard Webb appointed referee for World Cup final Uruguay and Germany left playing for pride Spain not clinical enough, says Del Bosque 2010 World Cup final tickets sold out: FIFA July 08, 2010 Cristiano Ronaldo names son after himself Angry Germans demand killing of octopus Paul Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals Ballack should quit: Matthaus Paul the Octopus was right Midfield mastery sealed Spanish success: Del Bosque We lacked courage and conviction: Loew Domenech was France's main problem: Gallas Puyol 'the shark' an unlikely Spanish hero Puyol takes Spain past Germany to final July 07, 2010 Latest updates from the World Cup 2nd semi-final Domenech was not open to communication: Gallas Inter chief brushes off United's Sneijder interest Juicy orange attack too sharp for Uruguay Emotional Van Marwijk joins Dutch master coaches Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals We played as equals: Uruguay coach An un-divine hand and an Oranje show Sneijder in line for major trophy number four 'Two years later we have changed while the Spaniards are similar,' says Loew Fabregas winning fitness battle Sneijder strikes again as Dutch enter final July 06, 2010 Latest updates from the World Cup 1st semi-final Facebook swayed Nigerian president to reverse ban Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband Captaincy row breaks German harmony Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana No injury worries for Germany ahead of semi-final Uruguay play for South American pride No trophy, no party for Germany's Schweinsteiger Torres likely to stay in Premier League Van Marwijk wants Uruguay's passion in Dutch team Semi-final is Spain's biggest-ever match: Casillas Maradona says his 'chapter' over as coach: report July 05, 2010 Nigeria FA apologises, seeks suspension reversal Loew's sweater stays on while Germany keep winning Brazil sack Dunga as coach Cristiano Ronaldo becomes a father July 04, 2010 Suarez escapes further ban Plucky Paraguay go home with heads held high Casillas proves decisive in Spain victory Germany's Klose prefers World Cup to scorer's title Hardest day of my life: Diego Maradona Die Mannschaft is not an association of stars Spain advance to semis after Villa's late winner Suarez gets one-game ban for controversial handball FIFA credit Dutch equaliser to Sneijder Former ICC head blames PCB for Test isolation July 03, 2010 World Cup: Rampant Germany march into last four Latest updates from the Spain vs Paraguay quarter-final Van Persie in hospital for scan on arm Uruguay's Suarez justifies handling ball to deny Ghana winner No samba anymore! Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup Stunned Brazilians blame Dunga for World Cup exit Uruguay beat Ghana on penalties to reach semis July 02, 2010 Updates from the World Cup quarter-finals Chelsea snap up Liverpool midfielder Benayoun Dunga confirms will not stay with Brazil Netherlands hit back to shock Brazil Capello to remain as England coach Updates from the World Cup quarter-finals FIFA gives Nigeria ultimatum over team ban Dunga says Brazil, Dutch will turn on the style Linesman's wife knew Espinosa had made a mistake Herbert keen to stay as All Whites coach South Korea coach Huh to step down Spain coach backs Torres to face Paraguay Ghana are chasing history: Gyan Days of samba football are over, says Van Marwijk July 01, 2010 Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise Schweinsteiger warns of 'disrespectful' Argentina Mexico coach Aguirre quits, De la Torre to be likely replacement British MP demands inquiry into England's WC exit Hodgson named new Liverpool manager Ghana dreams depend on stifling Forlan, Suarez Flying Dutchmen undaunted by Brazil June 30, 2010 Massive egos landed England in misery: Dutch star Injured Elano ruled out, criticises refs President suspends Nigeria football team for 2 yrs Cristiano Ronaldo, a shadow of his old self Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres Bob Houghton's contract renewed till 2013 Japan coach Okada eyes exit after penalty loss Soccer must move with the times, tech firms say Villa goal earns Spain quarter-final spot Argentina's Romero ready for Germany shootout Newspaper advert 'eliminates' Brazil from finals World Cup blunder refs not retained for late stages June 29, 2010 Paraguay beat Japan on penalties Proud Slovakia rue nervousness and missed chances Latest updates from the Football World Cup UK scribe charged for assisting fan trespass England dressing room FIFA warns French govt from meddling in soccer-related affairs Preparation is key to Brazil's success FIFA chief Blatter apologises for referee errors at World Cup Brazil is Brazil and will hopefully remain Brazil Post-mortem begins for England after painful exit Argentina's keepers show dislike for technology Japan are last Asian World Cup hope and Iberians clash Mourinho makes Di Maria his first Real signing Ghana's top scorer suffers training ground injury Brazil crush Chile 3-0 to reach last eight Cape fits for prolific Portuguese side Five sentenced for stealing from England team June 28, 2010 Germany's Klose hints at international retirement French soccer chief to resign after World Cup fiasco Dutch beat Slovakia to reach last eight FIFA says Argentine goal replay a mistake 2010 football World Cup schedule Capello to speak to English FA over his future Germany have their revenge, finally How Germany coach Loew plotted England's downfall Spain waiting for misfiring Torres to spark Germans in party mood after win over England Brazil form book a nightmare for Chile Argentina accept gifts to make light of Mexico Maradona arrives in a puff of smoke to hold court British newspapers condemn England team Giantkillers Slovakia take on the Dutch 11 Senegalese die watching Cup in building collapse I want more goals says Mueller after double strike Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight June 27, 2010 Germany thrash England to reach last eight England denied as ball crosses line off bar Injured Alonso doubtful for Portugal clash Spain defender Albiol injured in training FIFA rebukes England over foreign media shutout "Arrogant" English anger world's media FIFA favouring bigger nations, says Aussie Kewell Injured Ghana goal hero faces race against time Suarez gives Uruguay reasons to be cheerful Gyan sends Ghana into quarter-finals Brazil give backing to keeper's biggest supporter England vs. Germany clash pulls record punters June 26, 2010 England coach Capello's father was Nazi prisoner WC: Allahabad native behind US team's success Suarez double puts Uruguay into last eight FIFA to investigate the Jabulani ball after the World Cup Maradona set to field "gala team" against Mexico Don't meddle in football, FIFA tells French officials David Villa flying high for Spain Slovak Vittek outshines more feted rivals African players not committed towards country: Okorie Did you see the most ridiculous goal of the competition? With Spain through, it's do-or-die time at the World Cup England need to forget past to beat Germany Switzerland, Honduras exit after goalless draw Villa on song as Spain beat Chile to take top spot June 25, 2010 Olsen blames Japanese setpiece excellence for exit Portugal hold Brazil in unsavoury draw Ivory Coast beat North Korea but go out Latest updates from the Football World Cup Saina storms into Indonesian Open Super Series semi-finals Allegri named Milan coach 2010 football World Cup schedule Honda gearing up for more success Pride on the line as Brazil meet Portugal World Cup: The sinking of Old Europe Argentina to thrill with no frills soccer Brazil meet Portugal after Italy crash out Revived England say World Cup win still possible United States looking for revenge in Ghana rematch Mourinho at bedside a comfort for Maradona Ivory Coast pray for big goal haul Japan stun Denmark to go through Netherlands beat Cameroon for third win June 24, 2010 I did not prepare Italy fully, says shocked Lippi Paraguay through after New Zealand draw World champions Italy knocked out by Slovakia England are favourites to beat us, say Germany Latest updates from the Football World Cup Why is the refereeing so poor? Beer behind England's new found success at World Cup First Look: Changing room visitor Clinton praises US spirit England breathes sigh of relief after win Tearful Donovan ends four years of hurt Ozil goal fires Germany into last 16 Australia stun Serbia 2-1, both teams out Sarkozy demands review after 'disaster' June 23, 2010 US squeeze through with late goal vs Algeria Defoe goal puts England into last 16 Latest updates from the Football World Cup Sarkozy to chair meeting on France's World Cup campaign England holds its breath ahead of crunch World Cup game Dunga's Brazil adopt bunker mentality at World Cup Tabarez loving World Cup 'party' after qualifying Nigeria rue missed opportunities as they crash out of WC Maradona asks media to apologise for criticising his players Maradona's boys have come a long way Robben poised to return as Dutch look to tame Lions We have failed our supporters: Malouda Denmark hoping to thwart disciplined Japanese in crucial tie Paraguay to pin hopes on strike trio to contain All Whites Domenech didn't let me apologize to the nation: Evra Off with coach's head, joke French supporters Messi's Argentina put Greece out of World Cup June 22, 2010 I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez South Africa beat France to restore pride Uruguay win group, Mexico also through Kaka's revival on hold after red card First Look: Gouramangi begins trial at Melbourne Heart FC Cahill back as Australia take on Serbia Nigeria downplay death threats to Kaita Beating England will be no cakewalk, says Slovenia's Birsa Spanish win eases doubts, but coach still unsatisfied The Jabulani balls: World Cup nightmare? I need to control my temper: Villa Terry apologises after Capello criticism Even Maradona's second XI are a handful for Greece June 21, 2010 Swiss set World Cup defensive record Chile beat Swiss to top Group H Classy Portugal midfield shows way through Scandal-hit France back in training after boycott Uruguay look to fend off Mexican flair in crucial tie North Korea's Jong living the dream at World Cup Why I am praying for Brazil to lift the Cup I feel I have wasted two years with England: Capello Revolution is a French sport Impressive Paraguay expect to top their group French team behaving like spoilt brats: Fans Eng players demand changes in crisis talk with manager Capello I've left no better players at home: Lippi Of Zico and Socrates, memories of another Cup Brazil beat Ivory Coast but Kaka sent off Chaos hits France camp as team chief quits June 20, 2010 Italy held to shock draw by New Zealand Paraguay claim 2-0 victory over Slovakia Latest updates from the Football World Cup Cameroon first side out after loss to Denmark Brazil's Dunga faces former mentor Eriksson Paraguay wary of plucky Slovakia Fear of failure hampering big teams: Wenger Rooney says sorry for rant on camera France's Anelka kicked out of World Cup for insulting coach June 19, 2010 Australia, Ghana play out controversial draw Media blast England as a toothless shambles Uninspired Dutch down Japan FIFA changes Yellow card rule to keep big names in final Latest updates from the Football World Cup Shabby England held goalless by Algeria June 18, 2010 Americans left fuming over disallowed 'winner' Maradona, Dunga back sex-before-match policy US rally from two goals down to hold Slovenia Robben back in training but will miss Japan tie Somdev-Conrad qualify for Wimbledon doubles 'Pathetic' France get media bashing for World Cup debacle Serbia stun 10-man Germany Jabulani offers little to celebrate FIFA monitoring final group games for match-fixing Latest updates from the Football World Cup Of French blues and Messi magic Senior Cameroon players criticise coach's selection Mexico's Hernandez follows grandfather's footsteps Sports Authority sued over World Cup ads France lose to Mexico, face early exit June 17, 2010 Higuain happy to do something for Argentina Greece grab first ever World Cup win Ronaldo's wax figure unveiled at Madam Tussauds Cahill receives one-match ban for red card Higuain hat-trick propels Argentina to 4-1 win over South Korea Latest updates from the Football World Cup Chelsea to kick off season at home to West Brom The Spanish can't unlock Swiss vaults Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team Hosts say early goal took wind out their sails Portugal ask FIFA to cancel Ronaldo yellow card Deco apologises for criticising Portugal coach Forlan shines in thumping Uruguay win South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double June 16, 2010 Swiss pull off shock 1-0 win over favourites Spain Chile beat Honduras, end 48 years of hurt Latest updates from the Football World Cup The return of Didier Drogba Malouda denies row with coach Domenech One game later sad Slovakia are a little wiser Reid's late equaliser proves costly for NZ punter Drogba ready and relishing Brazilian face-off Forget style, it's all about efficiency, says Dunga Brazil make a little magic go a long way Queiroz unhappy with FIFA for giving Drogba nod Torres, Iniesta fit to face Switzerland Brazil overcome stiff North Korean resistance June 15, 2010 New zeal... and Reid makes a point Ivory Coast hold sluggish Portugal Football fans in Vuvuzela cacophony New Zealand eke out last gasp draw against Slovakia Latest updates from the Football World Cup Unimpressive Italy, France leave Cape Town fans wanting for more Capello has taken England backwards: Beckenbauer Rescuers feared Gascoigne was dead after car crash Put your ego in your pocket, guys! Rooney and Cole join King among England absentees Day out with Dad to cure tournament goal nerves Italy escape with 1-1 draw against Paraguay Honda powers Japan past Cameroon Drogba to decide whether to play against Portugal Gallas out of France training with sore muscle Bus strike leaves hundreds of fans stranded June 14, 2010 Bus strike leaves hundreds of fans stranded Court orders Mutu to pay Chelsea 14.1 million pounds in damages Serbs set to make changes after disappointing start Honda carries Japan to 1-0 victory over Cameroon Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie Ex-England midfielder Gascoigne in hospital after crash Robben Island reminds of liberating power of World Cup Vishy Anand is a big fan of Messi Luck helps Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 It's the time to Diski at the World Cup in South Africa! Tearful Cahill laments 'harsh' red card Bring on the Americans, says Slovenia Groin injury forces Ledley King out of World Cup Ronaldo slams ear-shattering Vuvuzela trumpets Messi voted best footballer on Earth FIFA, World Cup organiser considering Vuvuzela ban Germany will face tougher opponents, warns Loew Cristiano Ronaldo, most searched player on Google Nani says will recover from injury in a week Police fire teargas at World Cup workers Impressive Germans hammer Australia 4-0 June 13, 2010 Cameroon Lions ready to devour Japan Late Gyan penalty gives Ghana win over Serbs Torres unlikely to play in Spain opener Veron credits Maradona for match-winning goal move Slovenia down ten-man Algeria with late goal Players back Green, but Eng have problems a plenty Football World Cup: Scores, Standings, Stats US coach Bradley praises team fightback Green savaged by British press for costly error Messi mesmerises but bungle costs England Capello to speak with Green before keeper decision Green gaffe gifts draw to United States More than 400,000 watched Cup start in fan parks June 12, 2010 Manuel Gomes named East Bengal coach Messi torments Nigeria in Argentina win Heinze header gives Argentina 1-0 win Park Ji-Sung inspires Korea to memorable win Brazil coach Dunga backs discipline over flair First Look: Maradona laps up limelight in pre-match stroll Fit Muntari could give Ghana a boost Doubts hang over France after unimpressive opener Spain's Iniesta on road to full recovery but doubtful for opener SA satisfied despite less than perfect opener Group A wide open after France draw France, Uruguay in dour draw June 11, 2010 Marquez stamps his mark for Mexico Mexico hold South Africa in pulsating opener Mumbai businessman Saurin Shah eyes Blackburn Rovers Let's play fair, Maradona tells refs Denmark's Bendtner expected to miss opener Football World Cup: Scores, Standings, Stats A-to-Z South African slang guide Subrata Paul fails to get contract with Canadian club Why Mandela won't be there at South Africa's opening match Blatter, 74, seeks to remain FIFA chief FIFA ditch Olympic plan to end rift with IOC Australia pull out of 2018 World Cup bid Drogba could start against Portugal: Eriksson Attacking game expected in World Cup opener June 10, 2010 Mandela intends to appear at World Cup opener Benitez signs two-year deal as Inter coach Dempo close to signing deal with English club Iniesta doubtful for Spain's Cup opener Messi not sole recipe for success: Heinze David Beckham set to become comic book hero June 09, 2010 Joe Cole and Ballack to leave Chelsea Benitez seals three-year deal with Inter New Zealand's Brown to join squad on Thursday Champions Italy arrive to defend World Cup title Rugby-crazy Pretoria ready to embrace soccer Friedrich books spot in German central defence South Africa to clamp down on illegal tickets Slow starters England fancied to make WC semis African hopes soar before World Cup kick-off Guardiola fined 15,000 euros for labelling ref a liar June 08, 2010 US defender Onyewu fit and ready to take on England Nani out of World Cup with shoulder injury France's Gallas snubs media Striker Iaquinta expects Italy to change attitude South Korea's Lee to return for opener after recovery Capello's tough talk in half-time inspires Eng Greece's Moras could miss South Korea tie Pitch issues force Aus to move training base SA security forces promises 'safest World Cup ever' Bundesliga tops Premier League as world's most profitable England unimpressive during World Cup warmup It's a risk to keep Robben in, says Dutch coach New Zealand training cut short by township smoke Cameroon can outdo class of 1990: Le Guen FIFA's Blatter pledges no repeat of fans' stampede June 07, 2010 Light training for injured Bendtner Stampede reflects African football reality Drogba to rejoin Ivory Coast squad Discipline key to World Cup success: Lampard Economists back Spain to lift World Cup after stats and calculations Argentine hooligans detained in SA, likely to be deported Quieroz returns for unfinished World Cup business Julio Cesar to miss first Brazil match in two years Injured Robben to remain in Dutch squad Dutch soccer fan dies by drowning in Malawi enroute to WC June 06, 2010 England's 'invisible man' set to take centre stage South Africa fear nobody, says coach Parreira Italy reserve Cossu starts in Swiss friendly Technology would be a passion killer: Blatter Portugal arrive with Nani doubtful for warm-up Germany confident despite injury setbacks World Cup is uniting SA: President Zuma Drogba has successful surgery on elbow June 05, 2010 Injured Robben misses Dutch flight, awaits scan Lampard 'sickened' by Ferdinand's finals KO Amnesty accuses host police of World Cup abuse Ganguly to root for Brazil in World Cup France set to start without Henry and no guarantees Essien reveals the agony behind a World Cup KO Italy's Pirlo set to miss opener Injured Obi Mikel sidelined for World Cup North Korea's 'Rooney' promises goal fest Kaka kisses controversial Jabulani ball June 04, 2010 Drogba suffers elbow injury in warm-up Stanley Rozario Mohun Bagan's new coach Football World Cup schedule England captain Ferdinand out of World Cup Spain hitman Torres may get Poland run-out England arrive to play it safe in high crime city June 03, 2010 Liverpool part company with manager Benitez Group H 23-man squads Group G 23-man squads Group F 23-man squads Group E 23-man squads Group D 23-man squads Group C 23-man squads Group B 23-man squads Group A 23-man squads Capello to stay on as England coach until 2012 Brad Pitt joins US bid to host World Cup Brazil's Adriano questioned over alleged drug links Liverpool offer exit deal to Benitez: Reports June 02, 2010 Arsenal reject Barcelona's Fabregas offer US captain Bocanegra close to full fitness Ramsey signs long-term deal with Arsenal 'Lion King' Lee set to roar for South Korea Slovenia aim to win hearts this World Cup Seventeen footballers sign contract with AIFF Indian football duo head West for better prospects Maradona not bothered by dearth of practice matches Chile drop Cereceda from final World Cup squad Egypt keeper Al Hadari banned for four months Eriksson drops Kone from Ivory squad 'World Cup is a culmination of SA's post-apartheid dream' South African prisoners to join World Cup fever Netherlands register convincing victory over Ghana in warm-up tie Defender Beck dropped from Germany squad Pepe included in Portugal squad after recovery Italy leave out Borriello, Rossi from WC squad June 01, 2010 Walcott left out of England squad Nakamura in line for final Japan warm-up Wrong to doubt Spain keeper Casillas: Valdes Barca bite back at Ibrahimovic agent criticisms Vidic anxious for success after 2006 failure South Africa drop striker McCarthy French Prez Sarkozy hopes Africa won't strike twice Gamarra gets Paraguay call-up Mokoena wins 100th cap as South Africa score five Fiorentina slam Italy over Prandelli appointment May 31, 2010 Modric extends stay at Spurs Inter push for Capello, rate Benitez Depleted Germany still eye semis: Lahm No new Germany call-ups after string of injuries Ghana hope Mensah gamble pays off Own goals aid England, France held in Tunisia Australia's Kewell winning fitness race South Africa denies high terror threat during World Cup Capello to discuss England future amidst Inter Milan rumours May 30, 2010 Lecce, Cesena promoted to Serie A Juventus remember 'cursed night' of Heysel 25 years on Cameroon name newcomers, still wait for clearance 80 percent chance of terror strike in SA during WC: reports Khedira sparkles as Germany crush Hungary Slovakia midfielder Karhan ruled out of World Cup Lahm named Germany captain May 29, 2010 No basis to Triesman allegations: FIFA FIFA sets up players' match-fixing hotline May 28, 2010 Real secure Mourinho as coach after Inter deal Sporting Clube relegated France to host Euro 2016 as UEFA plays safe May 27, 2010 Champions Dempo held by Pune FC Mahindra United close on winning note Torres to stay with Liverpool next season Striker Ching left out of US WC squad Real sack Pellegrini, poised to appoint Mourinho May 26, 2010 Kingson waits and sweats over Ghana call Germany get surprise visit from drug testers Italy's new left back Criscito adds rare youth Mourinho-Real deal far from sealed: Moratti Paraguay beaten 2-1 by Ireland in WC warm-up Fabregas wants Barca deal soon Czech Republic score 4-2 win over shaky US in friendly North Korea hold Greece after Jong double in friendly May 25, 2010 'Vasco should replace Mahindra United in I-League' France coach Domenech hints at tactical changes Brown heads home to New Zealand a World Cup doubt Fit Gallas makes French cut for World Cup McDonald, North axed from Australia squad Coach bans Spain footballers from tweeting during World Cup North Korea vow to upset the applecart at World Cup Beckham won't be part of my coaching staff: Capello Last-gasp Holman strike saves Socceroos England crush Mexico 3-1 in WC warm-up tie May 24, 2010 I would be calling the shots at Real: Mourinho Mourinho's move to Real Madrid has Premier League clubs in panic Beckham targetted by Taliban in Afghanistan? Bird delays Mexico's flight for England warm-up match Argentina coach Maradona impressed by in-form Milito May 23, 2010 I-League: East Bengal rally to hold Churchill Bros Mourinho's Chelsea was stronger than Ancelotti's team: Ferguson Mourinho to quit Inter, inks Madrid deal Milito scores twice as Inter win Champions League May 22, 2010 Real Madrid facing hard choices after trophyless season Chamakh joins Arsenal from Bordeaux South Africa opens showpiece World Cup stadium Dempo unlikely to play in Super Cup Messi scrape has Argentina worried Trebles at stake in Champions League final May 21, 2010 Barca fans flock to Villa presentation Grant resigns as Portsmouth manager Ribery to stay at Bayern: reports May 20, 2010 Valdes, Pedro and Martinez included in Spain squad Maradona runs over cameraman in car Blanc to become next France coach Lavezzi, Coloccini left out of Argentina squad Sevilla beat Atletico to win King's Cup Going to the football World Cup? Take ear plugs along May 19, 2010 Essien's knee keeps Ghana in suspense Factbox: Barcelona signing David Villa Barcelona sign David Villa for 40 million euros Romario set for career in politics FIFA to continue extra linesmen experiment Inter or Real Madrid my only options: Mourinho Fabregas decides to join Barcelona Chelsea's Deco in talks with Brazilian club Fluminense Ferguson gives 'exhausted' England no chance at World Cup I will be 100 percent fit by World Cup: Kaka May 18, 2010 Bill Clinton joins US bid to host World Cup Barcelona in talks on buying Fabregas, Villa Barca in talks with Fabregas, Villa 2010 football World Cup schedule Al Qaeda plot to attack FIFA WC unearthed FIFA to examine Triesman comments May 17, 2010 Ribery ruled out of Champions League final Villa will focus on goals, not transfers at World Cup Japan offers 'Avatar'-style 2022 World Cup Ballack ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury Ronaldinho unsure he will stay at Milan Guardiola's Barca continue to rule in Spain May 16, 2010 Pensive Mourinho in tears as Inter seal double Sevilla grab Champions League qualifying place Inter Milan scrape past Siena to seal Serie A title I-League: Bagan beat East Bengal 2-1 Mallorca dream crushed by 'two cursed minutes' Serie A: Milan beat Juventus in coaches' last hurrah England bid apologises over bribery allegations France turn to charismatic Blanc Bayern lift German Cup to keep alive treble hopes FA chairman makes bribery claim against Spain - reports May 15, 2010 Chelsea beat Portsmouth in dramatic final to seal Double May 14, 2010 Beckham in talks over World Cup coaching role May 12, 2010 Special One unmoved by World Cup fever Mahindra's Rafi, Steven Dias to join Churchill No place for Cambiasso, Zanetti in Argentina WC squad Striker Davies not included in US World Cup squad Vieira left out as five new faces grace France World Cup squad Capello recalls Carragher for England's World Cup campaign May 11, 2010 Adriano, Ronaldinho left out of Brazil's WC squad Van Nistelrooy left out of Dutch World Cup squad About 200,000 World Cup tickets unsold Portugal include Pepe in preliminary World Cup squad Torres, Fabregas named in Spain's WC squad Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad Bachchan Junior backs Chelsea's Asian star search Former England coach McClaren joins Wolfsburg West Ham sack manager Zola Juventus demand that Inter be stripped of 2006 title May 10, 2010 2010 football World Cup schedule I-League: Salgaocar down Mahindra United Loew to accomodate six strikers for Germany's World Cup campaign In-form Ronaldinho expects to find place in World Cup squad Winning in style key to Ancelotti's success May 09, 2010 Chelsea thrash Wigan to win Premier League Loyalty is the secret of our success: Dempo coach Late Totti penalty makes Inter wait for title Liverpool gets extension for debts: Reports Dempo beat Lajong, crowned I-League champs Barcelona close in on La Liga title Bayern beat Hertha to clinch Bundesliga title Former Germany keeper Lehmann ends career at 40 May 08, 2010 World Cup trophy starts final leg of global tour Crazy first Chelsea year was normal: Ancelotti May 07, 2010 Real Madrid eye unhappy Gerrard Gurkha to guard Rooney's mansion Mandela gets hands on World Cup again Glazers snub 1.5 billion pound bid for Manchester United May 06, 2010 Salgaocar score over Mumbai FC Marseille strike late to end long wait for title Bayern to go to CAS after Ribery ban confirmed Tottenham secure coveted Champions League tilt Battling Inter lift Cup on first step to treble La Liga: Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Real's title hopes alive May 05, 2010 Dempo have I-League crown within grasp World Cup ticket cash sales running out of steam Mourinho coy on future, blasts Roma over final Prolific Messi closing in on European golden shoe Redknapp claims Man City warned him off signing Bellamy Messi brace puts La Liga title within Barca's grasp May 04, 2010 I-League: Beiokhokhei brace sinks Chirag United Lippi's lips sealed over World Cup return for Totti 'Indian football will suffer if Houghton leaves' World Cup winner Peters doubts England's chances Pedro shows appetite for big game hunting Cisse could be the rabbit in Domenech's hat I will be ready for the World Cup: Gallas Germany keeper Adler, Rolfes out of World Cup King certain to make England's World Cup squad I am hungry again: Benzema Remy double boosts World Cup chances No Van Nistelrooy in Dutch World Cup training squad Buffon forsees future in England if he leaves Juve Houghton still India coach: Praful Patel Maradona and I can't work together: Riquelme El Salvador risk FIFA ban over government intervention EPL: Defeat at Blackburn keeps Arsenal waiting for third spot finish May 03, 2010 The fake football fan Bayern secure title, Chelsea made to wait McClaren tastes Twente success after going Dutch Liverpool gifted Chelsea victory: Ferguson Ronaldo winner keeps Real in title hunt May 02, 2010 Man United beat Sunderland to take title race to final game Chelsea have one hand on EPL title I-League: Felix's brace sinks Salgaocar Trademark Totti takes Roma top La Liga: Messi double puts Barca back on track May 01, 2010 Bayern Munich inch closer to Bundesliga title EPL: Man City, Spurs win; set up clash for fourth spot April 30, 2010 AIFF must back new fan-based clubs: Bhutia I-League: Sporting hold East Bengal 1-1 AIFF to discuss impact of Mahindra's departure Mahindra United Football Club to be disbanded Tevez can leave Man City if he is unhappy: Mancini Rooney named Football Writers Player of the Year Atletico oust Liverpool to enter Europa final April 29, 2010 Kuwait SC thrash Churchill in AFC Cup Chhetri scores for Kansas in friendly match SA claim rare feat with win over Jamaica in friendly Three-match suspension keeps Ribery out of Champions League final India maintain status quo in world FIFA rankings Bayern Munich to meet Inter Milan in Champions final April 28, 2010 I-League: Dempo thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1 Liverpool chase Europa League tonic Champions League: Olic's hat-trick fires Bayern Munich into final April 27, 2010 Beckham expects November return from injury April 26, 2010 Rooney scoops PFA award Champions League: Lyon need spirit of Bernabeu to see off Bayern Rampant Chelsea return to summit April 25, 2010 Liverpool in talks for Real's Van der Vaart Serie A: Mourinho's gamble pays off with Inter victory Inter's Sneijder is a doubt for Barca clash Super sub Kaka keeps Real on Barca's heels April 24, 2010 EPL: United see off Spurs 3-1 to seize lead from Chelsea Ferguson denies retirement reports India clubbed with Aus, S Korea, Bahrain in 2011 Asian Cup football April 23, 2010 Air India rally to hold Salgaocar No way France will win World Cup, says Platini Call girl breaks silence in Ribery prostitution scandal Europa League: Weary Fulham hold Hamburg to goalless draw Europa League: Forlan strike gives Atletico edge over Liverpool April 22, 2010 Beaten Roma limp into Italian Cup final Benzema to be questioned in prostitution probe EPL: Villa keep Champions League hopes alive with win at Hull Champions League: Robben wins it for Bayern after Ribery red card April 21, 2010 Bagan shatter Mahindra's I-League title hopes East Bengal lose to Al Ittihad Ribery and Govou innocent at this stage: French Football Federation Bayern's Ribery fit to start against ambitious Lyon Chelsea's Essien set to miss rest of season Inter Milan sink Barca in first-leg semi-final April 20, 2010 Match-fixing trial hots up despite Ancelotti absence EPL: Liverpool stroll past West Ham April 19, 2010 Sporting Clube appeal against Samananda, Obagbemiro bookings Serie A : Roma go top after Vucinic brace sinks Lazio La Liga: Higuain, Ronaldo reignite Real's title hopes Spurs floor Chelsea, answer Man U prayers April 18, 2010 Barcelona take bus for Inter Milan semi-final April 17, 2010 I-League: Junior guides Sporting to victory over Churchill I-League: Barreto double sinks Air India EPL: Late Scholes goal saves United April 16, 2010 Dempo beat Chirag to stay on top Liverpool up for sale, new chairman appointed Tempers flare as scuffle brews over football World Cup tickets April 15, 2010 Dutch league: Ajax stay in hunt for title with 2-0 win over Tilburg Ligue 1: Late Mbia goal sends Marseille five points clear La Liga: Barca thrash Depor 3-0, extend lead to six EPL: Spurs crush Arsenal's title hopes with 2-1 derby win April 14, 2010 Russia's Usmanov not ruling out Arsenal bid Chhetri disappoints on debut for Kansas World Cup tickets to sell at supermarkets Eto'o puts Inter into Italian Cup final Anelka heads Chelsea closer to title April 13, 2010 Mexico-Portugal WC warm-up cancelled over hotel row Pass-master Xavi hitting his stride for World Cup Uruguayan teenager eyes debut at World Cup 'Rich past can help Uruguay in World Cup' Arsenal could be target of takeover bid Adebayor quits international football Difficult to finish fourth now: Benitez April 12, 2010 Only machine gun can halt Messi magic, says Stoichkov Barclays to oversee sale of Liverpool FC - source Panathinaikos land first Greek title in six years Serie A: Roma sink Atalanta, claim top spot La Liga: Mallorca beat Valencia to stay in Europe hunt Lively Lucho inspires crushing Marseille victory Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS Portsmouth shock Tottenham to reach FA Cup final April 11, 2010 Goalless draw dents United's title hopes I League: Churchill beat Shillong Lajong Inter's top spot exposed by draw at Fiorentina Bayern extend lead despite draw with Leverkusen Messi strikes again as Barca win Clasico 2-0 Holders Chelsea sweep back into FA Cup final April 10, 2010 Rooney ruled out of Blackburn clash April 09, 2010 Fulham's Cinderella story continues EL Classico: Real, Barca brace up for 'Game of the Millennium' Messi doesn't play alone, says Ronaldo Cole, Essien return to boost Chelsea's title hopes Europa League: Two-goal Torres to face old club Atletico April 08, 2010 I am not going to join Vancouver Whitecaps: Paul Rooney suffers burst blood vessel in ankle Van Gaal praises Robben, Ferguson angry over red card Robben volley takes Bayern past Manchester Utd April 07, 2010 AFC Cup: East Bengal suffer fourth straight defeat Sporting Clube edge past JCT Wenger salutes magical Messi after Barca rout Churchill beat Al Hilal, enter knock out stage Magical Messi fires Barca past Arsenal April 06, 2010 Newcastle win immediate return to Premier League Champions League: Rooney could make surprise return against Bayern April 05, 2010 Air India hold Viva Kerala with late goal Jeepers keepers! Spain spoilt for choice at World Cup 'Goose' has Brazil coach Dunga in a stew Totti still undecided about Italy comeback CL: Krkic, Walcott have chance to impress in quarter-final second leg Mourinho feels playing on artificial pitch will be child's play for Inter La Liga: Ronaldo puts Real top ahead of 'El Clasico' Liverpool's hopes of fourth spot fading fast April 04, 2010 Injured Ibrahimovic out of Arsenal game La Liga: Barca sinks Bilbao to reclaim top spot Chhetri fashions an easy win for Wizards EPL: Man City turn on style in the Burnley rain April 03, 2010 Serie A: Inter stay on top after Motta double EPL: Chelsea go top after controversial win at United April 02, 2010 Man United striker Rooney out for three weeks Glum Mourinho snubs Italian press Chelsea caught in bitter bribery row over Ronaldinho transfer move Europa League: Benfica beat 10-man Liverpool, Wolfsburg lose April 01, 2010 Rooney suffers minor ligament damage First Look: Chhetri scores on debut for Kansas City Wizards England nervously waits for news on Rooney injury Two down Arsenal rally to hold Barcelona March 31, 2010 Lajong rally to hold Air India I am unhappy with Italian football: Mourinho We paid price for poor possession: Ferguson Drogba handed two-match European suspension Late Olic goal gives Bayern win over Man United Lisandro gives Lyon French advantage March 30, 2010 Drogba gets two-game European ban Maradona has facial surgery after pet dog bite Auxerre play out dull draw at Monaco EPL: Tevez hat-trick keeps Man City in hunt for fourth spot March 29, 2010 I League: Ekene's brace sinks East Bengal Serie A: Milan frustrated again, Juve win after protests La Liga: Real rally to beat Atletico, top standings Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup EPL: Torres brace helps Liverpool thrash Sunderland 3-0 March 28, 2010 Man Utd, Chelsea sparkle; Arsenal held Chelsea floor Villa with Lampard's four March 27, 2010 I-League: Ranty guides Dempo to victory Red Knights rule out imminent Man Utd bid March 26, 2010 Chhetri becomes the first Indian to join MLS Fans to vote on man of the match at football World Cup games Chelsea defence further depleted after Carvalho injury La Liga: Ronaldo brace fires Real back to top of standings Serie A: Napoli down Turin, go level on points with Juve Bhutia still recovering from hamstring injury AIFF yet to approve proposed universal contracts: Bhutia March 25, 2010 La Liga: Barca beat Osasuna 2-0, surge to top spot Mesme-rising Messi is world's highest paid footballer Monaco win thriller to reach French Cup last four Late Robben strike sends Bayern into German Cup final Serie A: Inter surge four clear as Milan lose FA Cup: Spurs make semis with 3-1 win over Fulham EPL: Chelsea thrash Portsmouth 5-0, close in on Man U March 24, 2010 Odafe brace guides Churchill to victory Gritty East Bengal lose to Al Qadsia in AFC Cup Chhetri set to sign contract with Kansas Houghton wants India to bid for 2022 football World Cup 'Rooney can lead England to World Cup win' Ronaldinho would be an asset for Brazil: Pele Wolves claim important win at struggling West Ham March 23, 2010 Van Gaal's admits Bayern face 'weeks of truth' Brazilian Sandro to play for Spurs next season March 22, 2010 Messi destroys Zaragoza with stunning hat-trick Chelsea stutter to allow United breathing space March 21, 2010 Schalke denied top spot by Pitroipa's late goal Serie A: Milan stay second after draw with Napoli United beat Liverpool, top table again La Liga: Real win after Van der Vaart 'hand ball' Seria A: Inter likely to lose top spot after Palermo draw Bundesliga: Frankfurt stun Bayern 2-1 Ten-man Arsenal beat West Ham and go top EPL: Tottenham consolidate fourth place March 19, 2010 Barcelona, Arsenal clash in Champions league quarters We want Beckham in South Africa, says Capello Europa League: Fulham, Liverpool through; Villa 'trick spurs Valencia March 18, 2010 AFC Cup: East Bengal thrashed by Lebanese club Bordeaux join Lyon in Champions League quarters Champions League: Messi mauls Stuttgart to send Barca through March 17, 2010 Premier League docks Portsmouth nine points Black Eyed Peas, Shakira to front football World Cup concert Barca's Xavi to miss Stuttgart game with injury EPL: Villa earn crucial win in battle for fourth Kuwait FC rally to hold Churchill 2-2 Champions League: CSKA Moscow spring Sevilla surprise Champions League: Mourinho's Inter knocks out Chelsea March 16, 2010 Showman Mourinho takes sideswipe at Chelsea Beckham undergoes surgery, set to miss World Cup March 15, 2010 Hull sack Brown in desperate survival gamble Surgeon's prognosis bleak for Beckham Beckham set to miss World Cup with torn Achilles EPL: Rooney brace puts Man United back on top March 14, 2010 I-League: Ekene brace sinks Dempo Rooney keeps United ahead of the pack We need to buy top-flight players: Torres Bordeaux hold Monaco to goalless draw Robben brace puts Bayern Munich back on top Serie A: Gilardino double boosts Fiorentina La Liga: Sevilla held at home by Deportivo Drogba goals put Chelsea top March 12, 2010 Drogba named African Footballer of the Year for the second time Europa League: Hazard frustrates Liverpool; Juventus, Hamburg win March 11, 2010 Injury-time goal helps Churchill hold Viva Kerala Lyon dump Real Madrid out of Champions League Champions League: Rooney double sinks Milan March 10, 2010 Being England manager has been a challenge: Capello I-League: Mohun Bagan, Pune FC draw AFC Cup: Al Ittihad thrash East Bengal 4-1 Champions League: Bayern sneaks past Fiorentina Champions League: Bendtner's hat-trick sends Arsenal into quarter-finals March 09, 2010 Excited Beckham ready for Man U face-off Wigan hand off-colour Liverpool shock defeat March 08, 2010 Leverkusen lose first league game of season Serie A: Genoa hold Inter to goalless draw Arteta double for Everton has Hull in relegation trouble FA Cup: Chelsea cruise, Villa rally into semis March 07, 2010 I League: Odafe hat-trick sinks Chirag Real Madrid win thriller, go top of La Liga Football rule-makers reject video, goalline technology Nigerian footballer dies during Sudan game Man Utd on top after 100th league goal by Scholes Portsmouth in FA Cup semi-finals March 06, 2010 Arsenal beat Burnley 3-1 to go second China did it for Ronaldo's sake Juergen Klinsmann eyes return to coaching March 05, 2010 Owen ruled out for rest of season with injury March 04, 2010 Ranty's double sinks Mumbai FC Argentina show more bite after Maradona cuts his teeth Spain, England and Argentina lifted by wins March 03, 2010 I-League: Mahindra beat Churchill, move to second spot Australia edge Indonesia to book Asian Cup berth Robinho on target as Brazil defeat Ireland Europe's top clubs win financial concessions from UEFA March 02, 2010 Nakata boots raise $1.5 million for Haiti victims Real exceed annual revenues of 400m euros March 01, 2010 Owen and Rooney deliver for Manchester United February 28, 2010 Rooney heads winner as United retain Cup Arsenal's Ramsey sustains double leg fracture Shawcross gets England call-up after Ramsey injury Terry will not captain England in my reign: Capello Leverkusen set record but drop points La Liga: Barca beat Malaga 2-1, top table Chelsea lose, Arsenal win on day of high drama February 27, 2010 Chelsea slump to home defeat against Man City Mourinho's appeal against three-match ban rejected February 26, 2010 Control emotion during Pakistan match: Brasa Tevez faces tough times after wife delivers prematurely Injured Cech out for a month Shakhtar go out, Liverpool and Juve advance February 25, 2010 Matthews FA Cup final boots fetch £38,400 Ferdinand to miss England match Bridge decides not to play with Terry Rooney is one of the best in the world: Capello South Africa still not ready to host 2010 World Cup: FIFA Serie A: Milan surge to second after Pato winner FA Cup: Spurs, Villa through to quarters after dramatic night Sevilla hold CSKA 1-1 in Moscow Inter edge Chelsea 2-1 in thrilling contest US strike late to down El Salvador in international friendly February 24, 2010 Benfica thrash Hertha to reach Europa League last 16 Champions League: Ibrahimovic to the rescue for holders Barcelona Champions League: Bordeaux grab 1-0 victory at Olympiakos Rampant Rooney leads Man United to victory February 23, 2010 Federer lends support to Tiger Woods Inter's Mourinho meets very familiar Chelsea Pele defends Maradona over WC qualification controversy Olympiakos depend on crowd support against Bordeaux Barcelona wary of counter-attacking Stuttgart Villa brace helps Valencia to 2-1 win over Getafe Eng cannot win World Cup without Rooney: Shearer Brazil's Ronaldo to hang up his boots in 2011 February 22, 2010 Ronaldo inspires Real to 6-2 victory Leverkusen squander chance to go clear at top Spurs and Villa gain ground in battle for fourth February 21, 2010 Four-star Cacau hands Cologne a mauling Serie A: Nine-man Inter register incredible draw La Liga: Barca thrash Racing 4-0 Chelsea, Arsenal win; Man United stumble February 19, 2010 Robinho scores twice as Santos win at home Ngog strike saves the day for Liverpool February 18, 2010 Wolves fined for playing weakened team against Manchester United Vieira charged with violent conduct 'FIFA president's reign should be limited to eight years' AFC Challenge Cup: Ten-man Turkmenistan hold North Korea Controversial goal sinks Arsenal Bayern snatch late win over defiant Fiorentina February 17, 2010 Scrappy India go down to Kyrgyzstan in AFC Challenge Cup Hiddink to take over as Turkey coach Everton's Fellaini ruled out for six months with injury I'll be pleased with a 1-0 win: Fiorentina coach Wenger not concerned by Arsenal's long injury list Late Sporting goal leaves Everton with narrow advantage Late equaliser puts Man City fourth Rooney headers take Man United past Milan Olympique Lyon sink Real Madrid in first leg February 16, 2010 Fiorentina face Bayern challenge Porto offer stern test for confident Arsenal AC Milan have advantage of experience: Ferguson Swine flu outbreak threatens at World Cup Euro 2016 candidates hand over bids February 15, 2010 FA Cup: Villa eke out last gasp goal to draw with Crystal Palace Barca taste season's first defeat, Espanyol down Deportivo February 14, 2010 Indian squad leaves for AFC Challenge Cup Bencherifa set to coach Salgaocar Ronaldo hints at return to Manchester United Twente log last gasp win, join leaders PSV atop table Ronaldo strikes twice in Real win at Xerez Chelsea march into FA Cup quarter-finals February 13, 2010 FA Cup: Holders Chelsea enter quarters Huntelaar double helps Milan beat Udinese Hiddink says will not extend Russia contract February 12, 2010 Chelsea defender Cole out for three months King's Cup: Atletico eliminate Racing to reach final February 11, 2010 Chelsea give captain Terry time off Roy still in talks with Liverpool: report Mutu to miss Champions League tie after positive dope test Chelsea's lead cut to one point after defeat February 10, 2010 EPL: Adebayor, Tevez on target as City sink Bolton February 09, 2010 Ferdinand drops appeal against FA ban Ronaldinho booted out of squad for Ireland friendly Reliance denies bidding for Liverpool Mukesh Ambani bidding for Liverpool football club? February 08, 2010 Robinho nets winner in new Santos debut Drogba's brace puts Chelsea back on top February 07, 2010 Chelsea back to top after beating Arsenal Big guns get comfortable Euro 2010 draw Juve continue Serie A slump, draw at Livorno French league: Leaders Bordeaux lose 4-2 at Rennes La Liga: Nine-man Barca down Getafe Bayern win to pull level with leaders Leverkusen Churchill go down to Al Wahda in ACL play-off Rooney on target again as Man United go top February 06, 2010 Terry must play against Arsenal: Ancelotti All tickets sold for World Cup semis and final: FIFA Henry handball referee chosen for World Cup Ferdinand gets England captaincy despite chequered past February 05, 2010 Terry stripped of England captaincy CAS lifts transfer ban on Chelsea Deco to quit international football post World Cup King's Cup: Atletico beat Santander 4-0, on brink of final Dutch league: Feyenoord beat RKC 1-0 No IPL-style league possible in football: Houghton Argentine boy dies after gunmen shoot at football fans February 04, 2010 Bencherifa, Mohun Bagan part ways Chainrai becomes Portsmouth's fourth owner in a year Fabiano lifts Sevilla over Getafe in King's Cup semis FA Cup: Defoe hat-trick sinks Leeds February 03, 2010 Viva Kerala halt Mumbai FC's unbeaten run Shillong Lajong win Manchester United Premier Cup Portuguese Cup: Porto thrash Sporting to book semis berth FA Cup: Notts County stun Wigan to reach fifth round Leaders Chelsea held to draw by battling Hull February 02, 2010 Chettri scores twice as Dempo down Bagan Mahindra United, MSSA knocked out of U-15 Premier Cup MP offers to help Bhutia set up football academy Capello to decide on Terry's future as England captain English Premier League in new transfer spending low February 01, 2010 Bhutia seeks land for football academy Benitez fully committed to Liverpool Man United turn on style, Roma stay hot Egypt win third successive African Nations Cup title January 31, 2010 Superb Manchester Utd win 3-1 at Arsenal Nations Cup: Nigeria beat Algeria to finish third Terry brushes aside problems to give Chelsea win January 29, 2010 Dempo, East Bengal in goalless draw Ronaldo's ban appeal rejected Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu fails drugs test King's Cup: Atletico Madrid in last four Manchester City loan Robinho to Santos Last-gasp Inter leave Juve's Ferrara on brink African Nations Cup: Egypt to meet Ghana in final January 28, 2010 I-League: Salgaocar down Mohun Bagan 2-1 Feyenoord down PSV to clinch Dutch Cup semis berth Lyon suffer shock League Cup exit Italian Cup: Udinese shock Milan to enter semis King's Cup: Sevilla, Racing through to semis Arsenal's Vermaelen suffers suspected broken leg EPL: Chelsea back on top after Lampard brace League Cup: Rooney's last gasp winner puts United in final January 27, 2010 I-League: Lajong hold Churchill to goalless draw Two-match ban is too severe: Ronaldo Ferdinand charged with violent conduct Tottenham defeat Fulham to stay fourth January 26, 2010 Materazzi let off with warning for Berlusconi prank African Nations Cup: Egypt, Nigeria in semi-finals January 25, 2010 Inter go nine clear with high-voltage derby win Ronaldo goes from hero to villain in Real win FA Cup: Chelsea to host Cardiff January 24, 2010 FA Cup: Arsenal dumped out by Stoke I-League: Dempo reclaim top postion Hamburg sign Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy from Real Bayern go top after Robben settles thriller January 23, 2010 FA Cup: Holders Chelsea ease past Preston Manchester City set to dispense with Robinho Real Madrid bring in 'super agent' Zahavi for Rooney swoop Ancelotti dares Arsenal January 22, 2010 I-League: Yakubu brace helps EB edge Churchill Messi will eclipse Ronaldo at World Cup: Maradona Neville should keep quiet, says City's Tevez Zambia, Cameroon into Nations Cup quarter-finals January 21, 2010 Zidane tips Spain for World Cup King's Cup: Sevilla and Getafe take control Nations Cup: Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record EPL: Arsenal rallies to beat Bolton League Cup: Villa reach final after 10-goal thriller January 20, 2010 Mumbai FC down Lajong Chirag rally to hold Dempo Nations Cup: Ghana beat Burkina Faso to reach last eight League Cup: Tevez double gives Man City win over United January 19, 2010 Olympiakos ditch Zico as coach Henry to escape punishment over handball Nations Cup: Angola, Algeria enter quarter-finals January 18, 2010 Valencia thrash Villarreal to close in on Real Nations Cup: Eto'o helps pull Cameroon back from the brink Ronaldinho's treble sinks Siena, Juve lose EPL: Fabregas keeps Arsenal title challenge bubbling January 17, 2010 Villa held at home by West Ham PSV sail into Dutch Cup quarters I-League: Pune FC register easy win over Salgaocar Leverkusen sweep past Mainz for top spot Inter rally to claim 2-2 draw at Bari Barca crush Sevilla, Bilbao shock for Real African Nations Cup: Egypt in last eight Huth earns Stoke City draw with Liverpool Chelsea thrash Sunderland 7-2 January 16, 2010 I League: Sporting hold Churchill Becks may hang up boots after World Cup West Ham fined 115,000 pounds for pitch invasions Ivory Coast outclass Ghana to reach last eight January 15, 2010 Mahindra move to top spot after demolishing Lajong 5-0 Matthaeus unveils FIFA World Cup in Kolkata Gerrard, Torres ruled out for six weeks League Cup: Milner strike gives Villa advantage in semis African Nations Cup: Angola revive hopes after win over Malawi FIFA World cup arrives in India January 14, 2010 Barcelona knocked out of King's Cup by Sevilla Mancini supports pre-match drinking Juve end poor run with controversial win over Napoli West Ham face sanctions for crowd trouble Maxi Rodriguez completes Liverpool switch African Nations Cup: Gabon stun Cameroon, Zambia hold Tunisia Liverpool dumped out of FA Cup by Reading January 13, 2010 Egypt make winning start to title defence Beckham shows off new Jesus tattoo Portsmouth stay in FA Cup with last-gasp winner Campbell plays for Arsenal reserves January 12, 2010 Togo officially disqualified from Nations Cup African Cup: Lacklustre Ivory Coast draw with Burkina Faso African Nations Cup: Malawi stun Algeria 3-0 Liverpool director resigns after email row Tevez hat-trick fires City into the top four January 11, 2010 Togo to be disqualified from Nations Cup Referee must stop game soon after racist chant is heard: Italy Premiership set for most unpredictable title race for years French Cup: Nice lose to third division side Serie A: Ronaldinho helps Milan embarrass Juve La Liga: Messi hat-trick puts Barca on top, Real sink Mallorca Togo hope to join African Nations Cup later January 10, 2010 Togo team to return from Africa Cup: Adebayor Togo to play in Angola despite attack Own goal saves Manchester United January 09, 2010 I League: Dempo thrash Air India, regain top spot Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor African Nations Cup to go ahead despite attack Adebayor prayed for life while smelling death Driver killed in gun attack on Togo football team January 08, 2010 Unruly Bagan fans attack Churchill players Mumbai FC score over Salgaocar Odafe scores twice as Churchill hold Bagan January 07, 2010 Inter's Vieira confirms move to Manchester City I-League: Bagan-Churchill match postponed Serie A: Inter win, Milan thump Genoa EPL: Weather forces postponement of Arsenal match Molestation charges against players a publicity stunt: Churchill coach January 06, 2010 Evidence of players' involvement in molestation: Police Man City post record £90 million pound loss Snow hits League Cup semis Stoke squeeze past Fulham with 3-2 win Veron rejects Mancini offer to join Manchester City January 05, 2010 Churchill players offloaded after on-board incident Bookies favour Chelsea to retain FA Cup Chelsea's Ashley Cole found guilty of speeding Red hot City welcome in store for wounded United Boycott reckons feng shui could revive Owen's career January 04, 2010 Toni starts on return to Italy, Beckham waits I wish I had never left Manchester United: Beckham Furious Ferguson to shake up Man U for Carling Cup semis Real Madrid held at Osasuna Leeds meet Spurs in FA Cup fourth round Man United humbled, Cup holders Chelsea cruise January 03, 2010 Manchester United humbled by Leeds in FA Cup East Bengal end Lajong dream run, lift Fed Cup FA Cup: Manchester City crusie past Middlesbrough January 02, 2010 Everton suspend Jo for unapproved Brazil trip Lajong hoping for added New Year cheer with Fed Cup win We have proved our worth: Rosario January 01, 2010 Roma complete loan deal for Bayern striker Toni Warning follows Premier League match with no Englishmen December 31, 2009 Beckham almost cried when Milan drew Manchester United Manchester United, Arsenal score sparkling wins December 30, 2009 Fed Cup: Lajong stun Churchill, enter final Struggling Bolton sack manager Megson EPL title anyone's ball game: Ferguson Real Madrid to make 20 million pound bid for Vidic Torres gives Liverpool win at Villa Ref Collina clarifies comments on video officials December 29, 2009 Mourinho keen to resume coaching in England Ancelotti hails Chelsea's two-minute turnaround Late goals lift Chelsea while Man City win again December 28, 2009 EPL: Defoe spurs Tottenham into top four Healthy Beckham will be in my World Cup squad: Capello Manchester United slash Chelsea's lead Consistency the key to EPL title, say Ferguson and Wenger December 27, 2009 Rooney inspires Manchester United to victory Fabregas double takes Arsenal to second spot Fed Cup: Bhutia strike puts East Bengal in semis Ferdinand return date still uncertain December 26, 2009 Chelsea stutter again in goalless draw at Birmingham Fed Cup: Mohun Bagan beat Mahindra, enter semis December 25, 2009 Ferguson slams Man City on Hughes axing December 24, 2009 Fed Cup: Lajong beat Dempo, JCT bow out Lampard is Premier League's Player of the Decade Six-goal Suarez fires Ajax to 14-1 Dutch Cup win EPL weekend fixtures EPL: Mancini wants City mean streak for Christmas December 23, 2009 Fed Cup: Odafe guides Churchill to win over Mumbai FC, Bagan held Sacking Benitez won't help: Torres Former 'Busby Babe' Scanlon no more Van Persie doubtful for World Cup December 22, 2009 Fed Cup: Pune FC upset Dempo Dempo file appeal to AIFF to revoke Rs 5 lakh fine Chelsea defend Terry over bribe allegations Mancini sets high goals for Man City Zidane glad he was punished for head-butt Bellamy, Given considering their future at Man City Man City chief defends manner of Hughes sacking Juventus fined 10,000 euros after racist chants Barcelona coach Guardiola's future uncertain Messi wins FIFA World Player of Year award December 21, 2009 Fed Cup: Bagan, Churchill begin with a bang Man City sack Hughes, Real hit six Inter stretch lead as Juventus lose again Lampard holds nerve as Chelsea stretch lead December 20, 2009 Hughes replaced by Mancini as Man City manager Rampant Real slam six past struggling Zaragoza December 19, 2009 Man United slump at Fulham, Liverpool lose again Portsmouth upset 10-man Liverpool Bundesliga: Schalke top table with win over Mainz December 18, 2009 AC Milan drawn against Man Utd in Champions last 16 I can play a pivotal role at Chelsea: Aguero Under-performing West Ham face Chelsea test Europa League: Lukaku, 16, scores twice to put Anderlecht through Barcelona planning 40m pound swoop for Fabregas Gascoigne arrested for drink-fuelled disturbance December 17, 2009 Fulham, Hertha, Bruges progress in Europa League Messi scores as Barcelona reach Club World Cup final Lampard on the spot to put Chelsea back on track December 16, 2009 Wolves may face Premier League rap for making 10 changes Injured Drogba to miss Portsmouth tie Mark Hughes faces two-game touchline ban French Federation member seeks Domenech's ouster Mourinho admits insulting scribe Man Utd cruise past Wolves to go level at top December 14, 2009 Inter set to probe Mourinho tiff with scribe Arsenal seek compensation for Van Persie injury Late PSV winner sinks Alkmaar to spoil Advocaat's return Kanoute blasts Sevilla to win, third place Inter held, AC Milan humbled Schalke and Bayern register wins Chamakh header gives Bordeaux 1-0 win at Lyon Olympiakos stay top after easy home win December 13, 2009 Arsenal inflict more pain on struggling Liverpool India beat Maldives to win SAFF title Beckham hopes to play at 2014 World Cup Man Utd lose to Villa, Chelsea held by Everton December 12, 2009 Late goal denies Leverkusen win over Hertha Suarez leads Ajax to 3-0 win over Nijmegen December 11, 2009 SAFF Cup: India beat Bangladesh to enter final Ronaldinho named Player of the Decade Messi out of Barcelona derby Euro 2012 hosts to be finalised December 10, 2009 English Premier League weekend schedule Weekend limelight on Arsenal and Liverpool Club World Cup: Auckland win opener Champions League: Barca, Inter, Stuttgart in last 16 December 09, 2009 Dempo's Gawli, Naik declared fit Owen turns back the clock with hat-trick Owen deserves place in World Cup squad: Ferguson Champions League: Bayern, Real, Milan in last 16 December 08, 2009 Ronaldo, Messi nominated for FIFA Player of the Year award Man Utd to do battle in Champions League sans top defenders December 07, 2009 Barca, Estudiantes set to defend club status quo Roma win derby against Lazio Lopez hits three but Lyon lose at Lille Late Ruiz winner keeps Twente on top of Dutch league Everton draw with Spurs after Defoe penalty miss Mathieu fires Valencia past Bilbao, up to third Rioting protesters interrupt Panathinaikos win December 06, 2009 Australia rally to clinch record Champions Trophy final Ten-man Juve down Inter Barca, Real win after Messi, Ronaldo strike EPL: Manchester City stun leaders Chelsea Man United keep pressure on Chelsea December 05, 2009 SAFF Cup: Jeje strikes to give India last gasp win World Cup draw sets up duels between European club-mates South Africa, Mexico to kick-off 2010 World Cup finals FIFA unveils new, improved World Cup ball December 04, 2009 EPL weekend fixtures Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter Man City seek win over Chelsea to calm hysteria Football is in England's DNA: Beckham Europa League: PSV, Roma reach last 32 December 03, 2009 It is silly to suspend Gawli and Naik: Dempo Europa League: Ajax through despite missing two penalties Nani could be sold in Jan transfer window: Reports Wenger should be more gracious in defeat: Hughes Henry handball could lead to World Cup ban Henry, Ibrahimovic help Barca scrape past Xerez League Cup: Chelsea, Arsenal bundled out December 02, 2009 Spanish betting probe hits two clubs, seven players France miss out on World Cup finals seeding Arshavin bitter at Arsenal losing big games I regret taunting Arsenal fans: Adebayor Man Utd and Villa through to League Cup semis Roberto Carlos to reunite with Ronaldo at Corinthians Arsenal looking to buy players in January, says Wenger Beckenbauer does not like Brazil's style under Dunga December 01, 2009 Ireland participation in World Cup impossible: FIFA Barcelona's Messi wins Ballon D'Or November 30, 2009 Fed Cup: Defending champs Bagan in tough group Ireland want to be 'team No 33' at World Cup finals Ibrahimovic gives 10-man Barca 1-0 win over Real Late penalty gives Inter victory, Juve lose Pantelic hat-trick sees Ajax speed past Vitesse November 29, 2009 Chelsea take charge after trouncing Arsenal Messi, Ronaldo in race for Ballon d'Or award Gawli, Naik suspended for skipping national camp Auxerre's dream run ends after Paris defeat Bremen draw with Wolfsburg, lead table Fabiano brace helps Sevilla to face-saving draw Genoa crush Sampdoria in high intensity derby clash Van Persie to undergo ankle surgery, out for four months November 28, 2009 Rooney hat-trick seals United win November 27, 2009 Ronaldo's return boosts Real for Barca trip Roma's Totti has fresh chance to woo Lippi France files legal complaint against racist Juve fans French team lacks style: Jacquet The 'incredible sulk' Anelka finds joy at Chelsea Grant gets charge of struggling Portsmouth Banned Maradona picks squad for friendly November 26, 2009 Churchill Brothers to play in AFC Champions League play-off Seven games under match-fixing microscope: UEFA World Cup draw to map out familiar path Bayern revive hopes as Juventus lose November 25, 2009 Liverpool assure Benitez his job is secure Arsenal can beat Chelsea, says Fabregas Worn-out Beckham shifts focus to Milan spell Under-fire Domenech says he will never resign Champions League: Liverpool out; Fiorentina, Arsenal advance November 24, 2009 'Embarrassed' Wigan players to refund fans FIFA to meet over Henry handball, fixing controversies It's do or die for Bayern Munich Milan bank on in-form Ronaldinho against Marseille Beckham suffers from asthma Desperate times for injury-ridden Barca as Eto'o returns to Nou Camp November 23, 2009 Debrecen can deal Liverpool a knockout blow Henry considered quitting over handball - report Sporting signs Japanese defender Beckham's LA title dream dashed by Salt Lake Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1 Serie A: Milan beat Cagliari 4-3, laboured win for Juve Dutch Eredivisie: PSV, Ajax enjoy goal sprees German Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen a point clear after draw with Bayern Munich Valencia win to keep pace with La Liga leaders November 22, 2009 Irish fans protest at French embassy, demand replay Under-fire Balotelli helps Inter win Rubin Kazan win consecutive Russian League title Auxerre win, Bordeaux suffer shock defeat Real down Santander to top La Liga, Barca held Dutch League: Twente stay top after ninth straight win Henry made a mistake and is no cheat: Zidane German police nab match-fixing suspects November 21, 2009 Chelsea thrash Wolves, Arsenal lose Beckham wants to play for England even after World Cup Iraq appeals FIFA ban FIFA bans Iraq after government interference Europe's biggest match-fixing ring exposed November 20, 2009 A replay would be fairest solution: Henry India 135 in FIFA rankings Upcoming English Premier League matches FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay Bayern Munich bosses lash out at coach van Gaal Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS November 19, 2009 Irish FA calls on FIFA to replay France play-off Henry admits handball in build-up to controversial goal Failed Barry bid haunts Benitez as Man City loom Wenger reveals Arsenal's secret to beautiful football Padolski late goal rescues Germany Eduardo seals new long-term deal with Arsenal Gerrard fit and ready for Man City face-off Controversial Gallas goal sees France through November 18, 2009 Van Persie's special crackpot treatment Brazil fail to shine in 2-0 win over Oman Beckham has silenced critics: Arena November 17, 2009 If Torres goes then I go: Benitez France, Portugal face final battle for WC spot November 16, 2009 Berbatov eyes goal-scoring record India drub Kuwait 3-0 to salvage pride Dunga mocks England after Brazil win friendly Injured Van Persie sidelined for up to six weeks November 15, 2009 Liverpool ready to buy Eduardo from Arsenal Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia Italy and Netherlands in drab friendly draw, Buffon picks 100th cap France, Portugal, Uruguay eye World Cup spots Cameroon, Nigeria qualify, Egypt to play again Brazil cruise past England, Argentina beaten November 14, 2009 Salgaocar, JCT play lacklustre draw Maradona feels mistreated by the media I am happy at Manchester City: Robinho November 13, 2009 Churchill Bros beat Chirag United France face Irish test, Portugal without Ronaldo India register consolation win, beat Afghanistan 4-1 Nigerian football star sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan Premier League says no to Celtic and Rangers November 12, 2009 FA punish United boss Ferguson with ban and fine Muritala's hat-trick sinks Air India Hammond shines in East Bengal's win over Lajong FC Dempo rally to beat Viva Kerala Ferguson is a complicated man: Nani Unhappy Pavlyuchenko wants to leave Spurs Chelsea's Bosingwa out for three months November 11, 2009 Ronaldo ruled out of Bosnia World Cup playoff Germany stunned by goalkeeper Enke's death Maradona faces FIFA's disciplinary hearing on Sunday Alcorcon complete Real Madrid's humiliation in Cup Germany goalkeeper Enke dies in apparent suicide November 10, 2009 AFC U-19: India squander 3-1 lead, lose to Oman Arsenal are definite Premiership contenders this season: Terry Controversy, more injuries add to Benitez's cup of woes Gerrard penalty spares Liverpool's blushes November 09, 2009 Bayern fine Lahm, Toni on disciplinary grounds European roundup - Chelsea, Barcelona maintain lead November 08, 2009 Chelsea beat Man Utd to go five points clear Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo Hull rally to 2-1 win over Stoke Yadav stars as Mumbai FC crush JCT 'Liverpool will not sell key players regardless of results' Arsenal go second, Man City draw again November 07, 2009 Teen sensation Matip helps Schalke hold Bayern Injury-hit East Bengal squeeze past Air India Beckham beats Messi to become world's richest footballer November 06, 2009 Viva Kerala take a point off Mahindra United Chirag beat Salgaocar to take top position CAS suspend Chelsea's ban on signing players EPL weekend fixtures 'Real United will show up at Chelsea' Chelsea consider selling stadium naming rights Europa delight for Shakhtar, Werder November 05, 2009 Bagan takes Bhutia issue to FIFA I hope Ronaldo recovers after Madrid derby: Simao It is difficult but not impossible for us to qualify: Benitez Gerrard still hurt by Alonso departure Late goals foil Liverpool, revive Inter Milan November 04, 2009 Champions League: Chelsea, Man Utd advance November 03, 2009 Surgery could keep Torres out of action for two months Kaka expects friendly welcome at San Siro Champions League outing can help me regain England spot: Owen Fit Ashley Cole ready for Champions League action Injury-hit Liverpool's hopes hang by a thread Beckham's World Cup chances brighten with Milan loan deal November 02, 2009 Goalkeeper Nithinalal shines as Mumbai FC beat Bagan Sporting and Chirag United split points I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez Inter go seven clear as Sampdoria draw Ajax hit five against nine-man Feyenoord Villarreal fire five past Tenerife Man City held to fourth successive draw November 01, 2009 Churchill squeeze past Air India Chirag seek to maintain momentum against Sporting Leverkusen go top despite draw at Schalke Milan set to seal Adiyiah, Beckham deal Higuain leads Real to victory as Barca are held Liverpool suffer sixth defeat in seven games October 31, 2009 Liverpool see red in rout by Fulham India whip Thailand in women's Asia Cup hockey UEFA won't postpone Champions League tie over H1N1 scare October 30, 2009 Thierry Henry tops Castrol football rankings I'm not Real Madrid's saviour, says Ronaldo Ronaldo, Kaka on FIFA's world player shortlist Inter beat Palermo 5-3 in game of two halves Maradona's insults made 'in state of violent emotion' Ajax secure extra-time Cup win Wigan Athletic's King jailed for punching woman October 29, 2009 Bagan come from behind to beat Lajong Eneke's late strike holds East Bengal League Cup: Young Arsenal side see off Liverpool Juventus crush Sampadoria, Milan revival stalls Bayern move into German Cup quarters All eyes on Pellegrini's future at Real Madrid October 28, 2009 Pune FC rally to hold Churchill 1-1 Injury-hit Bagan face upbeat Lajong EB eye first win against Salgaocar Real suffer Cup humbling at third-tier Alcorcon Owen helps Man United into League Cup quarters October 27, 2009 Drogba has Tambling's record in sights Chirag hold Mahindra, lead I-League table Pune FC look for elusive win against Churchill Spaniard Ramos sacked as CSKA Moscow coach Strachan takes 'special job' at Middlesbrough Beckham's return to Milan 100 per cent certain October 26, 2009 Subhash Bhowmick resigns as East Bengal coach I should quit, says Bhowmick after loss to Bagan India to kick-off SAFF Cup campaign against Afghanistan Liverpool's gamble on Torres pays off Juventus beat Siena, Milan win with Nesta double HINI flu forces postponement of key match Twente hammer Groningen to stay top Barca thrash Zaragoza to go three points clear Late Kuranyi strike earns Schalke 3-3 draw October 25, 2009 Torres inspires Liverpool victory over Manchester United Chidi shines in Mohun Bagan's historic triumph Brazilian Parreira named South Africa coach Depleted Real Madrid held by Sporting Gijon EPL: Chelsea crush Blackburn Late Van Buyten goal gives Bayern victory October 24, 2009 Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held Stoke snatch late win at Spurs, Villa held Leverkusen, Dortmund split points A win on Sunday will put us back on track: Benitez October 23, 2009 Climax scores in injury time to help Dempo hold ten-man Mahindra I-League: Churchill hold JCT after late surge It's anyone's game on Sunday: Ferguson AIFF mulls cap on foreign players quota Atletico coach Resino gets the boot Benfica thump Everton in Europa League Rafa Benitez fears he may lose his Liverpool job October 22, 2009 Chelsea appeal to CAS over FIFA punishment Dempo bank on home advantage against Mahindra Raul equals Mueller's record Messi set to sweep player awards, predicts Platini Champions League: AC Milan surprise Real Madrid Late Valencia strike gives Man United 1-0 win in Moscow October 21, 2009 I-League clubs have one foreigner too many: Bhutia Gerrard, Torres absence exposes Liverpool's lack of depth We need to push ourselves and keep going: Benitez Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup Barcelona stunned by Rubin, Lyon beat Liverpool October 20, 2009 Praful Patel elected AIFF president Barca have the edge over Real, says Ronaldo France draw Ireland in World Cup playoffs Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks October 19, 2009 Torres ruled out of Lyon clash Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash Wenger slams 'stupid' Birmingham fans Milan have work cut out against Real, Liverpool search for form Champions League: Injury issues for Barca ahead of Rubin visit Xerez stun Villarreal, Atletico slide down the heap October 18, 2009 Wigan hold ten-man Man City, Blackburn down Burnley Bundesliga: Wolfsburg edge past Gladbach Sampdoria draw at Lazio, miss top spot Muritala Ali trick helps Mahindra hammer Salgaocar Ronaldo, Messi nominated for Ballon d'Or Five-star Inter crush Genoa Nervy Real ride on Raul brace, Sevilla lose Leverkusen draws with Hamburg, Bayern win Beckham detained at LA airport October 17, 2009 Arsenal, Man United win, Liverpool beaten Bayern Munich win at Freiburg Villa punish poor Chelsea defending with 2-1 win Maradona could face ban and fine for outburst Liverpool title hopes hanging by thread October 16, 2009 Plucky Mumbai FC hold Churchill Sporting brace for tough fight against Pune FC English Premier League fixtures Hargreaves likely to return in three weeks India rise 11 places in FIFA rankings; Brazil No 1 Messi admits he wasn't at his best for Argentina October 15, 2009 Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup Negredo completes perfect 10 for Spain Maradona turns on critics after Argentina qualify Beckham cameo draws comparisons with Obama Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup October 14, 2009 Quality forwards make Maradona's Argentina dangerous October 13, 2009 Chirag fightback to hold Air India to 3-3 draw Totti tipped to make World Cup return Resurgent Portugal have World Cup spot in sight Being booed is no problem for Drogba October 12, 2009 Mohun Bagan post first win in I-League Italy captain Cannavaro cleared of doping Bielsa marks Chile's team, business and political leaders Argentina no certainties for direct WC qualification Ronaldo sidelined for up to four weeks Rooney out of England's final qualifier October 11, 2009 Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals Argentina survive to set up last-day decider October 10, 2009 Sukhwinder Singh expects tough battle against East Bengal in I-League clash Bagan, EB are failing to produce new talent: Bhattacharya Ferguson apologises for taking gibe at ref October 09, 2009 We'll go for a win: Capello Edmilson stars in Chirag United's win over Mumbai FC Fabio meets doping officials Rooney hopes Portugal fail in World Cup qualifiers Cannavaro fails doping test after treatment October 08, 2009 Lajong shock Sporting clube de Goa in I-League I-League: JCT stun Mohun Bagan England need Beckham to boost 2018 World Cup bid 'The president knows very little about football' Maradona to review Argentina role Avram Grant returns to Portsmouth October 07, 2009 Dempo hold Salgaocar Muritala Ali scores twice in Mahindra win October 06, 2009 Bhowmick unhappy over lack of practice Bulgaria match scrapped after team left with 6 men Villa ruled out for three weeks Man City draw at Villa to climb to fourth October 05, 2009 Chirag United upset Mohun Bagan in I-League Premier League title is Chelsea's to lose, says Ancelotti Real Madrid suffer shock defeat at Sevilla Rangers edge past rivals Celtic Juve suffer first defeat, Ronaldinho saves Milan 'We can score goals and Fabregas is always in the middle of it' Twente go top as PSV drop points October 04, 2009 Chelsea return to top, Arsenal thrash Blackburn JCT drub Shilliong-Lajong Colaco elected SAFF gen secy Mohun Bagan begin their I-league campaign against Chirag United Leaders Man Utd saved by late own goal October 03, 2009 Joan Laporta receives death threats Dempo thrash Mumbai FC 3-1 in I-League tie October 02, 2009 Keegan wins claim against Newcastle Utd English Premier League fixtures Dempo pack too many guns against Mumbai FC October 01, 2009 Adebayor escapes ban for goal celebration Ten-man Churchill hold Mahindra United Owen ruled out for up to three weeks 'Now every foreign manager arrives on a red carpet' To create chances is important: Van Gaal September 30, 2009 I will take time to settle down: Bhutia AIFF's 'lackadaisical' attitude on Bhutia issue flayed Fiorentina stun Liverpool; Arsenal cruise September 29, 2009 Wolfsburg look to upset Man United Wenger praises rookie Mannone's form 'Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price' Arsene Wenger set to become longest serving Gunners boss Tevez double lifts Man City to win over West Ham September 28, 2009 FA charge West Ham and Millwall Saudi firm in talks to buy Liverpool FC stake? Henry doubtful as Barca face Kiev test September 27, 2009 Barca beat Malaga, Real see off Tenerife Hamburg down Bayern to stay top Sampdoria stun Inter to go top of Serie A Late Gomis winner sends Lyon top September 26, 2009 Chelsea's dream run halted, Man Utd top Bhutia gets interim relief, Bagan to file petition Ronaldo, Messi on fire for top clubs September 25, 2009 Bhutia-Bagan row gets murkier FIFA, police to clamp down on fake World Cup tickets 'Ferguson gets benefit of time at Old Trafford' Wenger demands clearer explanation of stoppage time rules September 24, 2009 Why England football players miss penalties Ronaldo, Kaka give Real 2-0 win at Villarreal Inter down Napoli, Milan lose 'Being substituted makes me insecure' Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup September 23, 2009 No decision yet on Bhutia-Bagan row Bhutia dons East Bengal colours Bryan Robson set to coach Thailand FA spares Bellamy, Neville Premier league is looking like a 'two-horse race' Messi and Ibrahimovic put Racing to the sword In van Buyten lies van Gaal's trust Liverpool beat old rivals Leeds in League Cup September 22, 2009 Odafe 'trick' gives Churchill Durand Cup English Premier League fixtures September 21, 2009 Ronaldo double leads Real to 5-0 rout of Xerez Bagan eyeing revenge, Churchill 2nd title of season Milito inspires Inter victory Hamburg draw with Frankfurt to stay top September 20, 2009 Owen settles epic derby, Chelsea see off Spurs Chidi's double guides Bagan into Durand final Liverpool battle to victory at West Ham Messi double helps Barcelona rout Atletico September 19, 2009 Vermaelen double helps Arsenal thrash Wigan Churchill squeeze past Dempo to enter Durand final Verdict on Bhutia-Bagan row next week Messi to stay at Barca till 2016 September 18, 2009 Bagan to lock horns with Mahindra in Durand semis Liverpool are our biggest rivals: Ferguson Chelsea deal helps Croatian club avoid bankruptcy EPL weekend action FIFA satisfied with Mumbai football ground Foreign footballers under Customs scanner 'ACL too competitive for Indian clubs' Moyes unhappy with additional officials Europa League: Shakhtar off to flier, Roma lose September 17, 2009 Churchill, Dempo in Durand Cup semis Adebayor gets three-match ban England job will be my last, says Capello Manchester City face United on level terms Reprieved Eduardo seals superb Arsenal fightback September 16, 2009 East Bengal shocked by Lajong, out of Durand Cup September 15, 2009 Churchill beat Sporting Clube-de-Goa in Durand Cup FA charge Manchester City's Adebayor Champions League football schedule 'Spain and England have a great chance' Arsenal's Eduardo wins appeal against diving ban September 14, 2009 Durand Cup: Dempo rout Air India Liverpool bank $130m StanChart shirt deal Man Utd hope to learn from past mistakes Villa ensures comprehensive win for Valencia FA to investigate Adebayor conduct Feyenoord beat Tilburg, Ajax thrash NAC Monaco hand PSG first defeat in Ligue 1 September 13, 2009 Eto'o, Milito ensure Inter win over Parma Ronaldo secures Real win, Ibra inspires Barca Agbonlahor grabs late winner for Villa Bayern Munich offer a thrilling taste of what they can do Serie A: Juve win, Milan held Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp PSV go top as Den Haag stun Alkmaar CSKA give new boss Juande Ramos winning start Gouffran keeps Bordeaux top Man City beat Arsenal, Man Utd win at Spurs September 10, 2009 Argentina in danger of missing out on World Cup September 09, 2009 Bhutia makes defamation claim on Mohun Bagan Ten-man Bagan beat United to enter IFA Shield final Argentines struggle to keep faith in Maradona September 08, 2009 Capello thanks Bilic for motivating England Churchill Brothers in IFA Shield final Now, Man City face poaching charges English Premier League fixtures England, Serbia close in on World Cup berth Man Utd threaten to sue Le Havre over Pogba transfer row 'Nothing happened on Friday' Capello has restored belief in England team, says Beckham September 07, 2009 Ghana defy odds to qualify for WC finals Air India hoping to upset depleted Churchill 'I am ready to sweat blood for Manchester United' Maradona choice may come back to haunt Argentina September 06, 2009 Mohun Bagan hold Mahindra, enter semis Spain, Italy move closer to qualifying for 2010 WC Brazil beat Argentina, qualify for World Cup finals September 05, 2009 Netherlands rout Japan 3-0 in friendly Ferguson backs UEFA on Eduardo ban September 04, 2009 Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win Spurs sponsor Indian Slum Team for Homeless WC football Man Utd in poaching row over French teen transfer Argentina expect Messi to deliver against Brazil Cannavaro's career advice irks Inter boss Mourinho September 03, 2009 FIFA bans Chelsea from buying players until 2011 Senior advocate made arbitrator to resolve Bhutia-Bagan issue France desperate to gain points and fans' love against Romania Good results for rivals can hurt Argentina 'From that moment it was time for a change' European countries focusing on World Cup finals September 02, 2009 IFA Shield: Churchill, Douanes held Uncapped Cahill gets call-up to England squad No Ribery deal with Real for next season, say Bayern Munich India climb seven places in FIFA rankings Why Maradona wants to be younger Arsenal's Eduardo handed two-match ban by UEFA Ranieri poised to take over from Spalletti at Roma September 01, 2009 Houghton advises Chhetri to play in continental Europe Ibrahimovic opens Barcelona account August 31, 2009 Goalkeeper Paul shines as India win Nehru Cup United's tactics worse than diving, says Wenger 'I didn't cry then and I won't go mad now' Diego nets twice in Juve win over Roma August 30, 2009 Robben scores two on debut in Bayern's first win Man City preserve perfect record as Pompey lose again Ronaldo on target in winning start for Real Inter hammer woeful Milan 4-0 in derby French League: Lyon go top with win Chelsea striker Shevchenko agrees Kiev return EPL: Manchester United rally to down Arsenal August 29, 2009 India fail Syrian 'test', lose 0-1 Chhetri's English dream over, work permit denied Barcelona add Super Cup to haul of trophies Sneijder completes move to Inter Milan August 28, 2009 Nehru Cup: Kyrgyzstan sign off with big win Shevchenko to quit Chelsea for regular football Eduardo charged with trying to deceive referee Bayern sign Dutch winger Robben from Real Nehru Cup: Despite entering final India serious about Syria Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw Tevez scores first goal for Man City Messi named European Club Player of the Year Barca face Inter, Real play Milan in Champions League August 27, 2009 Syria seal berth in Nehru Cup final Free-scoring Arsenal prepare for Man Utd test Sneijder joins Inter, says treated poorly at Real Champions League: Arsenal ease into group stages Spurs good form continues with 5-1 Cup win August 26, 2009 Mahindra United signs Serb Mijin Nehru Cup: India down Sri Lanka for second win Lisandro hits hat-trick as Lyon qualify West Ham win amid crowd violence August 25, 2009 Ribery returns to training Liverpool slump to home defeat by Aston Villa Van Nistelrooy returns after long injury layoff August 24, 2009 Nehru Cup: Syria crush high-flying Lankans Messi helps Barca win Spanish Super Cup Inter held despite Eto'o goal Feyenoord go top in Dutch league Champions Wolfsburg stunned 4-2 by Hamburg Gourcuff double helps Bordeaux rout Nice Man City agree deal with Everton to sign Lescott August 23, 2009 Fans clash after local football match in Kolkata Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan Spurs maintain perfect start with win 'Bhutia is God's gift to Indian football' Ronaldinho inspires Milan win Issadeen 'tricks' as Sri Lanka stun Lebanon August 22, 2009 Rooney gets United back on track Sneijder digs in his heels at Real Madrid Defoe can top Premier League scoring chart, says Redknapp August 21, 2009 Rain forces postponement of Nehru Cup match EPL weekend action, August 22-23 Brazil recall Adriano for Argentina, Chile qualifiers August 20, 2009 Syria score easy win over Kyrgyzstan Man United seek immediate redemption at Wigan Champions Man United suffer shock defeat at Burnley Ibrahimovic makes Barca debut in Man City defeat Salgado joins Blackburn after leaving Real Madrid Lyon, Atletico close in on Champions League places August 19, 2009 Nehru Cup: India go down fighting to Lebanon Arsenal set to qualify for Champions League Lampard ties Greaves total as Chelsea win again August 18, 2009 Chhetri makes it to India's Nehru Cup squad Nehru Cup football: India ready for Lebanon test August 17, 2009 PSV see off Ajax in seven-goal thriller August 16, 2009 Gomez helps Bayern draw Bremen Chamakh double helps Bordeaux to second win EPL: Arsenal humiliate Everton August 15, 2009 Drogba double gives Ancelotti winning start August 14, 2009 EPL weekend schedule India better than what FIFA ranking shows: Coach Houghton August 13, 2009 Premier League battle will be a fight to the death, says Terry France squeeze past Faroes, Germany toil in Baku Fabiano strike gives Brazil win over Estonia Argentina edge Russia in friendly thriller Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands AC Milan interested in having Beckham back August 11, 2009 Everton reject Lescott transfer request August 10, 2009 Espanyol captain Jarque dies on pre-season tour Owen must prove himself again: Capello Ancelotti turns his attention to season opener Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup PSV still seeking first win after draw at Twente August 09, 2009 Chelsea beat United on penalties to win Community Shield August 08, 2009 Lazio stun Inter to win Super Cup Champions Wolfsburg off to a flying start August 07, 2009 Celtic, Arsenal paired in Champions League qualifiers Inter's Mourinho complains of Chelsea inflation Milan snap up Huntelaar from Real Madrid Man City and Villa can join big four, says Wenger Pirlo will finish career at Milan, says Berlusconi August 06, 2009 India end Barcelona sojourn with victory India take on Palestine in Nehru Cup opener Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup Drogba renews contract with Chelsea 'I don't want to take any risks for the match against Brazil,' says Maradona Lyon prepared for new era without dynamic duo Alonso to take 'conductor' role at Real August 05, 2009 Van der Sar faces eight-week layoff with broken finger Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real August 04, 2009 Indian football seeks cricket cash Chelsea damages decision is profoundly unjust, say Mutu August 03, 2009 Opening wins for Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV held August 02, 2009 Arsenal must replace the greats, says Toure July 31, 2009 'Bobby Robson will never be forgotten' Keane strikes twice as Spurs claim Asia Trophy CAS rejects Mutu appeal against Chelsea damages England football legend Bobby Robson dies July 30, 2009 Arbeloa set to join Real Madrid Valencia earns Ferguson praise after scoring on debut Manchester City sign Arsenal defender Toure July 29, 2009 'It is an honour to have Mourinho as coach' Ronaldo scores first Real goal July 27, 2009 'I was never going to leave Chelsea' Mexico crush US to win Gold Cup July 26, 2009 Giggs 'tricks' Man United to big win July 25, 2009 Ferguson wants plenty of goals from Owen Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan Berbatov sinks Seoul in Man Utd's comeback win Beckham fined for incident with Galaxy fan July 24, 2009 Gerrard cleared over bar brawl Singapore's Liverpool fans dig deep Real Madrid struggling to sell players Eto'o agrees terms with Inter July 23, 2009 Gerrard denies losing cool in bar brawl Club America sink AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool held 1-1 by Thailand July 22, 2009 Man tells court of "attack" by Gerrard Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over Gerrard lost cool in bar brawl: QC Milan expect Beckham to be back UAE's Al-Fahim takes over Portsmouth Eriksson joins Notts County July 21, 2009 Arsenal midfielder Nasri suffers broken leg Maradona given choice of venue for Brazil qualifier July 20, 2009 'I felt it was time to let Eto'o go' Leonardo opens door to Beckham return to Milan Beckham confronts LA boo-boys July 19, 2009 Man City add Adebayor to formidable attack July 18, 2009 Owen shines on Man United debut Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap July 17, 2009 Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe Man United cancel Jakarta game after bombings A subdued Beckham returns to Galaxy Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win July 16, 2009 Brazil's Lucio joins Inter Milan Italian Super Cup @ Bird's Nest 'Talisman' Terry not for sale at any price July 15, 2009 Bayern won't even discuss selling Ribery July 14, 2009 Manchester City complete Tevez signing Manchester City agree to sign Tevez July 13, 2009 Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer Man United's Macheda robbed at home July 12, 2009 Nedved turns down Inter and Juve July 11, 2009 Real Madrid still after Alonso Manchester City end interest in Barca's Eto'o July 10, 2009 'We make winners, others buy them' July 09, 2009 Ronaldo hits hat-trick in Corinthians win Man United complete Obertan signing July 08, 2009 Manchester United complete Obertan signing Van Persie signs new long-term deal with Arsenal July 07, 2009 Lyon agree fee for Porto striker Lopez Pele urges FIFA to bring in salary cap July 06, 2009 Ancelotti starts with Zhirkov signing Velez win Argentine Clausura championship July 04, 2009 'I'll prove I'm worth it' Rooney hospitalised, discharged Owen completes surprise Man U move July 03, 2009 Chelsea reject ambitious Man City bid for Terry Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move Gloves off as Murray prepares for Roddick bout July 02, 2009 It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery Brazil regain FIFA top spot Advocaat appointed Belgium coach Karim Benzema joins Real Madrid July 01, 2009 Ferguson lauds Ronaldo after transfer to Real France striker Benzema to join Real: report Kaka gets Hollywood treatment at Real June 30, 2009 Milito completes Inter Milan move Germany outclass England in Euro Under-21 final June 29, 2009 Eto'o mulling Man City offer Brazil fight back to sink US in Confederations Cup final Alonso free kick gives Spain third in Confederations Cup June 27, 2009 England, Germany reach Euro under-21 final Ronaldo completes Real Madrid move June 26, 2009 Real spending spree continues... Late goal takes Brazil past South Africa June 25, 2009 US caught us by surprise, says Spain coach US stun Spain, enter Confederations Cup final June 24, 2009 Brazil provide ultimate test for South Africa Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa America venues June 23, 2009 Egypt blame Cup exit on media 'lies' about prostitutes Beckham wins damages over topless model slur Hungry Spain scent another trophy June 22, 2009 Bhutia signs for East Bengal Brazil send Italy out of Confed Cup June 21, 2009 Spain set world record for successive wins June 20, 2009 Bhutia set to ink deal with East Bengal Tevez parts company with United Tevez parts company with United June 19, 2009 Now we must beat Brazil, says Lippi Egypt stun world champions Italy June 18, 2009 Brazil whip up storm to thrash US Charlton says Ronaldo will regret leaving Utd for 'vulgar' fee FIFA bans pitchside TV monitors Santosh Trophy most nonsensical, says Houghton Confederations Cup: Spain qualify for semis with 14th successive win Parker pens script in South Africa win North Korea qualify for World Cup June 17, 2009 Drogba and Bosingwa banned by UEFA June 16, 2009 Real spree stalls following Villa and Ribery setbacks Rossi double fires Italy to win over US Brazil beat Egypt with last-gasp penalty June 15, 2009 Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout 'I am the right man for the job' June 14, 2009 Goa beat Bengal to win Santosh Trophy Ferguson says Ronaldo move was inevitable June 12, 2009 Ronaldo hails 'historic' deal June 11, 2009 Goa down TN to enter final Man United accept record Real bid for Ronaldo Real bid 80 million pounds for Ronaldo Tevez misses penalty as Argentina lose Dutch beat Norway 2-0 to maintain perfect record England rout Andorra 6-0 June 10, 2009 Bengal beat Services, enter Santosh Trophy final 'English football susceptible to match rigging' Japan end Qatar's World Cup hopes Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak Scolari heads for Uzbekistan June 09, 2009 Bhutia to take on Mohun Bagan Madrid sign Kaka from Milan June 08, 2009 Mohun Bagan suspends Bhutia for six months Newcastle up for sale @ 100 million pounds Brazil serve up lethal cocktail in Uruguay Maradona needs to look for an alternative June 07, 2009 Services, Goa complete semi-final line-up Orange army South Africa bound June 06, 2009 England beat Kazahkstan to stay unbeaten Muthu's 'trick' puts TN in semis June 05, 2009 Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray Liverpool owners lose 42.6 million pounds June 04, 2009 Santosh Trophy: Bengal held by Manipur Man United in shirt sponsorship deal with Aon Milan to decide Kaka's fate on Monday June 03, 2009 Maharashtra go down to Services FIFA World Cup trophy coming to India Spain complete year-long reign June 02, 2009 Ten-man TN hold Bengal Holders Punjab upset by Manipur June 01, 2009 Ancelotti named new Chelsea manager Santosh Trophy quarter-finalists Ancelotti heads for Stamford Bridge sans Kaka May 31, 2009 Relegated Newcastle put on sale May 30, 2009 Chelsea win FA Cup to give Hiddink perfect leaving gift FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India 'Robinho not satisfied at Man City' May 29, 2009 Podolski earns Germany draw vs China Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool May 28, 2009 Sahara Group close to Man U shirt deal Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops FA Cup final offers path to glory or consolation Barcelona beat Man United to win Champions League May 27, 2009 Henry and Iniesta start for Barcelona Dempo fail to qualify for AFC Cup quarter-finals Tactical preview of Champions League final Man Utd to wear all-white in final Ajax name Jol as head coach May 26, 2009 Dream final not just about all-out attack Defensive worries for Man U, Barca Mourinho extends Inter Milan contract May 25, 2009 Totti ruins Maldini's farewell Newcastle, Middlesbrough relegated May 24, 2009 Sevilla secure third place in Primera Liga Wolfsburg land first Bundesliga title May 22, 2009 UEFA charge Drogba, Bosingwa Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad Barca deserve to win Champions League: Messi Lampard scoops record hat-trick of Chelsea awards May 21, 2009 Manchester United can field weakened team vs Hull Shakhtar secure UEFA Cup final win May 19, 2009 Al Karamah rout Mohun Bagan Dempo enter AFC Cup quarters Shakhtar braced for Bremen brawn Juventus bring back Cannavaro Van Basten in talks with Milan? Maradona to launch sports cafe in Dubai James ruled out of England qualifiers Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger May 18, 2009 Ranieri sacked as Juventus coach Beckham helps England to launch World Cup bid Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan Real Mallorca spoil Barca's celebrations Inter's Mourinho confirms Milito bid West Brom suspend Bednar after drug allegations May 17, 2009 Liverpool, Chelsea win; West Brom go down Wolfsburg close in on Bundesliga title Inter land Serie A title after Milan lose Barcelona champions after Real Madrid lose Newcastle lose as relegation dogfight goes to the wire May 16, 2009 Manchester United win English Premier League May 15, 2009 Mohun Bagan serves notice to Bhutia Ancelotti set to take over at Chelsea Man City ready to swoop for Drogba May 14, 2009 Van Gaal to coach Bayern Munich Lazio lift fifth Italian Cup Barca rout Bilbao to win King's Cup United set for crowning glory against Arsenal Late goal leaves United on verge of title May 13, 2009 Kiev could lose right to stage Euro 2012 final Kiev and 4 Polish cities to host Euro 2012 May 12, 2009 Defiant Southgate vows to fight on Champions League final ban for Fletcher Newcastle beat Middlesbrough 3-1 May 11, 2009 Unlucky Abidal to miss two finals Futures remain unclear for Ancelotti, Ranieri Dynamo Kiev clinch Ukrainian league Man United back on top, Chelsea secure third May 10, 2009 Inter must wait for title United beats City to go back to top Tevez ready to leave Old Trafford Real defeat leaves Barca on brink of title Liverpool go top as West Brom dare to dream West Brom win and dream of another great escape May 09, 2009 Henry may miss Champions League final May 08, 2009 Asian chief Bin Hammam retains FIFA seat Shakhtar Donetsk to face Werder Bremen in final Drogba apologises for behaviour Man U appeal to UEFA over Fletcher ban May 07, 2009 Drogba faces UEFA ire after berating ref Bendtner issues apology after nightclub photos Hiddink slams referee after Chelsea exit Last-gasp Iniesta strike puts Barcelona in final May 06, 2009 Bagan whipped by Al Wehdat Dempo go down to Al Maged Ferguson praises Ronaldo Barcelona keep defensive cards hidden Manchester United charge into Champions final May 05, 2009 Van Persie passed fit for confident Arsenal Man U plan Arsenal counter-attack Carew goal keeps Hull sweating May 04, 2009 Hyypia to join Leverkusen after decade with Liverpool Barcelona, Man United face capital tests of steel Arsenal must strike right balance against United May 03, 2009 Liverpool beat Newcastle to keep up title hopes Former US politician, football star Jack Kemp dies Barcelona hit Real for six May 02, 2009 United go six points after win at Boro Gerrard back to boost Liverpool May 01, 2009 Shakhtar, Dynamo Kiev draw 1-1 Hamburg stun Werder Bremen April 30, 2009 Manchester United take slender first leg lead over Arsenal April 29, 2009 Gerets to leave Marseille Ref admits error in United penalty Barca held goalless at home by battling Chelsea April 28, 2009 Arsenal pin faith on Fabregas Newcastle in trouble after 0-0 draw April 27, 2009 Mahindra United win Mumbai League Stopping Messi main concern for Chelsea's Hiddink Bayern Munich sack Klinsmann Evergreen Giggs wins PFA award Inter lose, Raul hits hat-trick for Real April 26, 2009 Milan surge clear in second, Juve draw Fabregas double extends Arsenal's unbeaten run West Ham's Zola signs new contract Fiorentina crush Roma Schalke dent Bayern's title hopes Henry rescues point for Barca Man U stage amazing comeback against Spurs April 25, 2009 Wolves crowned second divison champions Liverpool win 3-1 at Hull Lippi plays down Juventus link, Ranieri safe April 24, 2009 Six hurdles left for champions Manchester United Sampdoria, Lazio in Italian Cup final Van Persie out with groin strain April 23, 2009 Mahindra United part ways with coach Pereira Neville and O'Shea injured for United Robinho has no regrets at joining City Milan want Beckham back in January Manchester Utd go three points clear April 22, 2009 AFC Cup: Al Kuwait humiliate Mohun Bagan Real edge Getafe in thriller Arshavin hits four in Liverpool draw McLaren's Twente in Cup final April 21, 2009 Late goal helps Muharraq sink Dempo Late goal helps Muharraq sink Dempo Spanish football facing 'financial disaster' 'El Clasico' to decide Spanish title Juve to play behind closed doors April 20, 2009 Marseille on top, Lyon down to third Inzaghi treble fires in-form Milan Valencia win over Sevilla Everton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup April 19, 2009 Van Gaal's Alkmaar land second Dutch title Spurs send Newcastle closer to the drop Drogba strikes late to put Chelsea in FA Cup final April 17, 2009 UEFA Cup final to be German v Ukrainian showdown April 16, 2009 Churchill Brothers win I-League Wenger relishing showdown with Ferguson Robinho struggling in EPL: Hughes Man United, Arsenal seal semi-final berths April 15, 2009 Barcelona draw at Bayern to ease through Chelsea in semis after thrilling draw with Liverpool April 14, 2009 Man Utd dominate PFA award nominations Man Utd look to shake off defensive woes in Porto Buoyant Arsenal ready to finish Villarreal Guus will leave, Jose won't return April 13, 2009 Barcelona wary of Bayern's wounded pride Five red cards in Brazilian 'peace' match Inter go 10 clear, Lyon knocked off top April 12, 2009 Villa, Everton and Fulham hunt for Europa places Mohun Bagan defeats Dempo in I-League Dalglish recalls Hillsborough Djourou doubtful for Champions League April 11, 2009 Macheda is Man Utd hero again with late winner Man U feel heat of Liverpool chase April 10, 2009 Football blossoms despite recession Hamburg, Werder move towards all-German semi-final April 09, 2009 Kaka wants to stay at AC Milan Malaysian team may be banished from home after violence Chelsea upset Liverpool, Barcelona thrash Bayern April 08, 2009 AFC Cup: Dempo held by Al Muharraq Man United, Arsenal held April 07, 2009 Al Kuwait beat Mohun Bagan Lazio president slams transfer system over Macheda No charges for Robinho April 06, 2009 Old rivalries renewed in Champions League gala Teenager Macheda makes his mark Valencia up to fifth as Atletico tumble Own goal sends Inter nine clear April 05, 2009 Man United score last-gasp win over Villa La Liga: Barcelona, Real win Liverpool beat Fulham to go top April 04, 2009 Chelsea ruin Shearer homecoming with 2-0 win April 03, 2009 Mexico sack Eriksson after defeat by Honduras April 02, 2009 Fabiano scores twice in easy Brazil win Maradona's Argentina thrashed 6-1 Inspired Spain sink Turkey, Italy held Terry's late goal helps sink Ukraine April 01, 2009 Australia on brink of WC qualification Mumbai FC draw goalless with Chirag Capello and Ferdinand praise in-form Rooney New plans for Spurs stadium include hotel Crouch to start for England vs Ukraine Shearer to become Newcastle manager March 31, 2009 Kissinger to promote US WC bid Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad FIFA to investigate Northern Ireland coin-throwing incident Shevchenko still a major threat: Lampard March 30, 2009 Keeper Julio Cesar earns Brazil a draw Kroenke increases Arsenal stake Stadium crush in Abidjan leaves at least 19 dead March 29, 2009 Perfect home debut for Maradona Big guns march on in Europe England rout Slovakia 4-0 Beckham breaks Moore's record March 28, 2009 JCT, Mohun Bagan draw 1-1 Chirag United holds Dempo in I-League I-League: Air India score late goal to hold Churchill Kaka to miss Brazil's Ecuador qualifier March 26, 2009 Manchester United eye Tata Group as sponsor UEFA charges Macedonian club with match-fixing March 23, 2009 Dempo beat Mahindra United in I-League Mohun Bagan down Chirag United Title race still on after United wobble Man United lose, Inter seven clear Gerrard hat-trick helps Liverpool crush Villa March 22, 2009 I-League: Churchill beat East Bengal Air India beat Vasco by lone goal to end winless stretch Beckham's Milan move pleases Capello United slump at Fulham, Chelsea lose at Spurs March 21, 2009 Man United crash at Fulham, two sent off UEFA Cup QF: Hamburg draw Man City March 20, 2009 Liverpool face Chelsea again Gerrard assault charge dropped UEFA Cup holders Zenit knocked out by Udinese March 19, 2009 Ferguson says five trophies unlikely Maradona hurt by Boca fans' rebuke Van der Sar turns down Netherlands' request to return Marseille, Werder Bremen in UEFA Cup QF Benitez signs new deal at Liverpool March 18, 2009 AFC Cup: Dempo down Al Faisaly Van der Sar turns down request FIFA to discuss WC and 6+5 plans No plans for 'European Super League' Gallas goal secures Arsenal win March 17, 2009 AFC Cup: Al Wehdat beat Mohun Bagan Iraqi soccer fan shoots player dead March 16, 2009 Settlement reached in Tevez dispute Man United defender Vidic banned for two matches Inter win, Inzaghi nets 300th goal Inzaghi vows to play on Chelsea go second, Villa falter March 15, 2009 Sporting Goa hold East Bengal Chelsea edge Man City to go second Churchill jumps to top with 3-2 win A Klaas act from Real Giovinco shines in Juve win Mohammedan edge out Vasco March 14, 2009 I-League: Mahindra United rout Air India 3-1 Liverpool stun Manchester United 4-1 to revive title race Rooney's 'hatred' for Liverpool dulled Villa not interested in Man City move March 13, 2009 EPL set for Battle of the Reds Marseille gain slim UEFA Cup lead March 12, 2009 Everton striker mistaken for robber Inter deny claim Mourinho punched fan Blackburn climb out of relegation zone Man United see off Inter, Barcelona maul Lyon March 11, 2009 Beckenbauer likens Bayern to Liverpool AFC Cup: Bagan go down to Al Karama Benitez surprised by Liverpool's thrashing of Real Riquelme quits Argentina, blames Maradona Liverpool rout Real, Chelsea eliminate Juve March 10, 2009 AFC Cup: Dempo beat Al Maged 1-0 Mourinho wary of United's attacking riches Juventus braced for Chelsea war machine Benayoun doubt for Real Madrid tie March 09, 2009 Cole targets pre-season comeback Ronaldo scores first goal for Corinthians French league: PSG close in on Lyon Inzaghi treble seals Milan win Sevilla win, Valencia lose March 08, 2009 Beckham extends Milan loan in deal Arsenal reach FA Cup last eight I-League: Mumbai FC beat Vasco 2-1 Wenger fears militant attack on football Beckham poised for new role at AC Milan Inter win but lose more defenders Barcelona back to winning ways Man Utd and Chelsea into FA Cup semis March 07, 2009 Ferguson fears idea of retirement FA Cup: Chelsea beat Coventry JCT snatch last minute draw Okoro saves Mohd Sporting the blushes March 06, 2009 Hiddink disciplines Cole and warns players Owen ready to return and keep Newcastle up Chelsea's Ferreira out for season I-League: Mahindra United beat East Bengal 2-1 Blatter fears global influence of Premier League Ronaldo frightened by media frenzy Ashley Cole arrested March 05, 2009 Sampdoria batter Inter 3-0 Chelsea defender Cole arrested Messi helps Barcelona reach final Holders Bayern out of German Cup Manchester United beat Newcastle to restore lead March 04, 2009 Double strike from Kalu sinks Bagan Lazio take first leg lead over Juve Lazio president given two-year jail sentence Ancelotti safe with Champions League berth Indonesia cancels New Zealand match Mourinho lays into rivals after penalty row Chelsea, Liverpool keep Manchester United in sight March 03, 2009 Italy to bid for Euro 2016 Foster in the clear after using iPod during final March 02, 2009 Bayern's home woes continue Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona Leaders Inter draw 3-3 with Roma Villa blow chance to pull away from Arsenal Manchester United win League Cup on penalties March 01, 2009 I-League: Rafi scores brace in Mahindra's rout of Vasco February 28, 2009 Liverpool lose at Boro and Chelsea go second East Bengal, Mohd Sporting draw 2-2 I-League: Air India hold a dominant Mumbai FC to a 1-1 draw February 27, 2009 Chirag United hold Sporting Goa Hull battle into FA Cup quarters Werder knock Milan out of UEFA Cup February 26, 2009 Juventus's Pavel Nedved to retire Raul likely to quit Real in 2011 Churchill Brothers down JCT with late goal Bayern run riot; Liverpool, Chelsea win February 25, 2009 Dempo go down 0-3, fail to qualify for AFC Champions League Barcelona, Man United held away in Champions League February 24, 2009 Football clubs cut prices to help fans during recession Armed men raid Man Utd player's home Sports minister salutes India's 1956 football team Ferguson banking on away goal Barca look to regain focus for Lyon visit Mourinho expects Man United to go on the defensive Woodgate header gives Spurs win at Hull February 23, 2009 Seedorf fires AC Milan past Cagliari Liverpool draw leaves United 7 points clear February 22, 2009 Sporting down Mumbai FC Serie A: Inter Milan maintain lead February 21, 2009 Anelka gives Chelsea victory at Villa Mahindra, Mohd Sporting in goalless draw February 20, 2009 Okolie scores six as Churchill whip Vasco Air India take a point off Dempo Eduardo out for two weeks February 19, 2009 'It's between us and Liverpool now' Milan foiled by late Diego equaliser Man United go five points clear February 18, 2009 Adriano escapes punishment February 17, 2009 Beckham ready for desperate measures Eduardo is back, with a bang February 16, 2009 The championship is not over: Ancelotti Real hammer Sporting Gijon 4-0 Inter win tense Milan derby Mohun Bagan score tenth straight win Man Utd, Everton in FA Cup quarter-finals February 15, 2009 Hiddink to retire after 2010 WC Sporting Goa edge past Churchill Portsmouth beat Manchester City Bundesliga: Hertha upset Bayern 2-1 Eto'o double rescues Barca Anelka's FA Cup hat-trick saves Chelsea February 14, 2009 Chirag United beat Air India 1-0 Yakubu brace sinks Vasco Milan still hopeful of permanent Beckham deal Mahindra United, JCT in goalless draw Chelsea pay over $33 million to former managers Beckham's Milan move dead February 13, 2009 Dempo prove too good for Mumbai FC Hiddink excited about trophy chances February 12, 2009 MLS issue Friday deadline for Beckham Maradona heaps praise on Messi Real Madrid top club rich list Messi goal caps Argentine win February 11, 2009 Hiddink takes over at Chelsea next week Brazil turn on style to beat Italy 2-0 Hiddink may double up with Chelsea Chelsea agree compensation with Scolari John Terry shocked by Scolari sacking Brady arrested again in corruption probe February 10, 2009 Hiddink says he's ready to take over at Chelsea Beckham set to equal record Hiddink camp denies Chelsea speculation Lippi could set world record in Brazil-Italy friendly Desperate Chelsea sack Scolari February 09, 2009 Coventry did not treat Chhetri well: Bhutia Portsmouth sack Tony Adams Kaka ruled out of Italy game and Milan derby Klose leads Bayern to win over Dortmund Juventus move up to second Eto'o brace helps Barca beat Gijon Adebayor out for three weeks Manchester United reclaim top spot February 08, 2009 Dempo, Vasco in exciting draw Real Madrid edge past Racing Inter Milan move eight points clear Galaxy reject Milan's first Beckham offer Beckham back in England squad Super sub Torres saves Liverpool February 07, 2009 Aston Villa move above Chelsea Mohd Sporting shock JCT Bellamy lifts Man City to win Carlos Tevez has car seized East Bengal beat Air India Churchill Brothers blank Chirag United Keane happy with new challenge Clifford brought in as Sporting Goa coach February 06, 2009 Bhutia takes Bagan to top of the table Mahindra, Mumbai FC in goalless draw February 05, 2009 Gerrard ruled out for three weeks England defender Richards arrested Juventus reach Italian Cup semis 'My intentions are to stay at Milan' FA Cup: Everton knock out Liverpool King's Cup: Sevilla on track for final League Cup: Bordeaux demolish PSG to reach final February 04, 2009 Man City fuel record English spending Arshavin completes Arsenal switch February 03, 2009 Lampard red card overturned Arshavin's move to Arsenal awaits confirmation Beckham wants to stay in Milan Mutu double sends Fiorentina fifth Quaresma joins Chelsea from Inter Robbie Keane back at Tottenham Defoe ruled out for 10 weeks February 02, 2009 Everton sign Jo on loan from Man City Liverpool agree to sell Keane to Spurs Real Madrid pick Diarra over Huntelaar City make mark in transfer window Scolari wants Lampard red overturned Inter held, Milan go second Messi double helps Barca win February 01, 2009 Torres strikes twice as Liverpool beat Chelsea Churchill rally from behind to hold Dempo 1-1 in I-League Barreto stars in Mohun Bagan win Mahindra United down Chirag JCT draw; Sporting Clube win Mumbai FC rally to beat East Bengal Van der Sar sets English clean-sheet record Manchester United extend lead at the top January 30, 2009 N'Zogbia wants to leave Newcastle after Kinnear 'insult' Barca, Sevilla through to King's Cup semis Wembley to host 2011 Champions League final January 29, 2009 Coventry no more interested in Chhetri Inter stretch lead, Milan held Chelsea cruise, Liverpool held again January 28, 2009 Will Beckham return to LA? Bayern demolish Stuttgart 5-1 Robinho denies assault allegations Manchester United thrash West Brom January 27, 2009 Milan prepared to buy Beckham Foreign investor group eyes bid for Chelsea Robinho faces fine, says Hughes Ronaldinho recalled by Brazil Cudicini swaps Chelsea for Spurs January 26, 2009 Kaka, Beckham score for Milan Gerrard helps Liverpool hold Everton January 25, 2009 Mohammedan Sporting rally to hold Air India Vasco upset Sporting Clube de Goa Berbatov takes Man Utd past Spurs January 24, 2009 Swansea knock holders Portsmouth out Okolie leads Churchill to win over Mahindra West Ham ease past Hartlepool FA to examine old rule to protect Cup replays EB, United SC settle for goalless draw FA Cup: Derby, Forest draw JCT stun champs Dempo January 23, 2009 Hull break transfer record for Bullard Gerrard denies assault charge Mohun Bagan trounce Mumbai FC Keita gives Mallorca the edge over Betis Mauri steers Lazio into Italian Cup semis January 22, 2009 Sunil Chhetri for Coventry City trials King's Cup: holders Valencia win Italian Cup: Inter edge Roma, in semis Spurs survive Burnley fightback January 21, 2009 Man Utd make proposal to Indian company Man United in League Cup final January 20, 2009 Man City suffer Brazilian blues Mumbai FC too good for Mohd Sporting Man City claim Milan 'bottled' Kaka deal Man City sign Hamburg's De Jong Bellamy moves from West Ham to Man City Kaka stays at AC Milan Everton goal keeps Liverpool second January 19, 2009 Mahindra United rout Dempo Real seal comeback win over Osasuna Serie A: Atalanta shock leaders Inter Defoe helps Tottenham draw Portsmouth January 17, 2009 Man United go top after win at Bolton Cole out for remainder of season Berlusconi pragmatic about Kaka case January 16, 2009 Calderon quits as Real president Ronaldinho banned from Italian Cup Benitez rejects new Liverpool deal: report Wenger slams City's Kaka deal 'AC Milan considering Kaka offer' January 15, 2009 Chelsea relieve pressure on Scolari Italian Cup: Juventus in quarters Serie A: Roma move up to eighth King's Cup: Barca, Valencia advance Rooney helps United move up to second January 14, 2009 Kaka says he's happy at AC Milan January 13, 2009 Police charge 11 over Campbell abuse Come running to Inter, Maradona advices Tevez, Aguero Torres says Man U still favourites Ronaldo wins FIFA World Player award January 12, 2009 United thrash Chelsea, Barca survive Chhetri, Dias may play in US soccer league Milan draw at Roma in Beckham's debut Ferguson berates 'ridiculous' claims Lionel Messi rescues Barcelona January 11, 2009 Manchester United whip Chelsea Late Wigan winner leaves Spurs in bottom three Primera Liga: Sevilla go second Zico to coach CSKA Moscow Leaders Liverpool held at Stoke January 10, 2009 Beckham on bench for first Milan game January 09, 2009 Injured Surkumar, Rahim Nabi left out from India squad January 08, 2009 Ronaldo unhurt after car crash Scolari faces a stern test at Old Trafford King's Cup: Poli Ejido edge past Espanyol League Cup: Commons helps Derby County shock Manchester United January 07, 2009 Watch football and help the terror victims Man City owner tops rich list League Cup: Tottenham thrash Burnley Messi 'tricks' in Barcelona's win Beckham makes Milan debut in friendly January 06, 2009 Jermain Defoe to rejoin Tottenham Middlesbrough reject Downing transfer request Blackburn edge past Blyth January 05, 2009 India clubs ignore Houghton request to rest top players Defoe reveals threats from angry fans United and Villa ease through in FA Cup January 04, 2009 Barcelona down Mallorca 3-1 Forest, Hartlepool and Southend lead shocks January 03, 2009 Man City complete signing of Chelsea full back Bridge Beckham may be ready for Milan debut at Roma FA Cup matches postponed January 02, 2009 Wayne Bridge to leave Stamford Bridge It's either Brazil or Italy for Amauri Gerrard set to play against Preston Croatia coach Bilic to quit after 2010 WC 'He is not the Owen we knew' Financial crisis unlikely to deter football transfers January 01, 2009 Ronaldo rubbishes Real rumours Villarreal eye first away win over Real Mallorca say takeover talks still on December 31, 2008 'I had lost passion for the game' Hull own goal hands Villa 1-0 win December 30, 2008 Gerrard charged over bar assault Berbatov helps Man Utd win IFA Shield postponed to next year December 29, 2008 Liverpool's Gerrard arrested over assault December 28, 2008 Liverpool stay top after 4-1 win at Newcastle Ashley takes Newcastle off market Boca Juniors win Argentine league SPL: Celtic beat Rangers at Ibrox December 26, 2008 Spain to stage England friendly in Seville Door open for Totti return Fabregas likely to be out for four months December 25, 2008 Pramod Mittal sells CSKA Sofia December 24, 2008 Subhas Bhowmick appointed East Bengal coach Italian Super Cup to be played in Beijing in 2009 East Bengal to sack Rozario Fabregas likely to be out for four months December 23, 2008 Bhutia is India's footballer of the year Houghton's Olympic dreams ready to kick-off Tournament sponsored by Abramovich is cancelled World is not enough for Man United Rooney eyes England glory Chelsea held at Everton after red card December 22, 2008 Henry helps runaway Barca extend lead at top Liverpool stay clear after draw with Arsenal December 21, 2008 United wins Club World Cup title Inter Milan extend winning run Higuain goal gives Real Madrid victory Beckham glad to be back at highest level Villa go third after Milner goal 'Ronaldo can emulate Pele and Maradona' December 20, 2008 Allardyce off to a flier as Blackburn win Former chairman Magnusson to sue West Ham No agreement to sign Ronaldo say Real December 19, 2008 Ronaldo careful to avoid Fergie "hair-dryer" UEFA Cup: Milan drawn to face Bremen Bhutia ruled out of Federation Cup final Man Utd handed tough test against Inter Milan Villarreal out to prevent Barcelona clean sweep Spurs through but Sevilla eliminated December 18, 2008 Dempo, Bagan in Fed Cup final Man United beat Gamba to reach Club World Cup final Inconsistent Arsenal host leaders Liverpool Milan miss out on UEFA Cup top spot December 17, 2008 Sam Allardyce appointed Blackburn manager India end the year at 143rd Spain end perfect year at top LDU beat Pachuca to reach Club World Cup final Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan Ferguson backs 'old guard' in Japan Zhirkov voted Russia's player of year December 16, 2008 Mohun Bagan in Fed Cup semis Vasco down Oil India Ferguson puts world title first Paul Ince sacked by Blackburn No stamping charge for Rooney: UEFA December 15, 2008 East Bengal reach Federation Cup semi-final Inter not interested in Drogba bid JCT edge past New Delhi Heroes Gamba sets up dream Manchester United clash Mexico's Pachuca smash Ahly Argentina title race ends in three-way tie Chelsea miss chance to reclaim top spot December 14, 2008 Fed Cup: Vasco stun Mohun Bagan Newcastle beat Portsmouth Fed Cup: Air India salvage a draw Barcelona beat Real Madrid with late goals Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal drop points December 13, 2008 Gerrard double earns Liverpool draw with Hull Chettri strike hands East Bengal win over JCT Fed Cup: New Delhi Heroes knock out Sporting Clube Aliadiere earns Boro draw to frustrate Arsenal Beckham to go on Milan's Dubai tour December 12, 2008 Air India struggle to beat Vasco Four teams fight for Argentine title on last day UEFA plans to have extra referees December 11, 2008 Fed Cup: JCT humble Sporting Clube Ramos facing baptism of fire in 'El Clasico' Time to let Arshavin leave Zenit, says Advocaat Liverpool need home tonic to bolster title push Real Madrid crush Zenit Porto beat Arsenal to steal top place Man Utd equal record despite draw December 10, 2008 It's Churchill against Dempo in Fed Cup semis Australian govt backs 2018 WC bid Ronaldo proud of himself over Corinthians deal Scolari praying Drogba stays fit Ronaldo doubtful as Utd chase record Chelsea, Roma and Panathinaikos qualify December 09, 2008 Mumbai FC draw with Dempo SC United Sporting hold SBT 2-2 Real appoint Ramos to replace Schuster `Tottenham leapfrog West Ham December 08, 2008 Mahindra, Churchill settle for 2-2 draw Chelsea taking nothing for granted Thirteen down and three to go in Champions League Liverpool, Barca and Inter stay top Real Madrid lose, slip to fifth Aston Villa seal win at Everton Maradona leaves Kolkata December 07, 2008 Serie A: Juventus, Milan win Fed Cup: Dempo spank United SC 5-0 Portsmouth owner decides to sell 'Ronaldinho causing Milan quandary' Liverpool stay top as Big Four all win December 06, 2008 My mother says I am the greatest: Maradona Kolkata sweeps Maradona off his feet Evra gets fine and four game ban December 05, 2008 Winning starts for Churchill, Mahindra Ronaldo was to join Arsenal before Man U offer Exit spares Keane Man United pain Hamburg lead big guns into UEFA knock-outs December 04, 2008 Okoro at large after assaulting scribe Keane quits as Sunderland manager Federation Cup: Dempo beat SBT 3-0 Udinese reach last 32 despite crowd trouble Spurs reach League Cup semis December 03, 2008 Salgaocar win Manchester United Premier Cup India finals Scotland, Wales mull co-hosting Euro 2016 Dempo meet SBT in Federation Cup opener Sporting Clube rewarded for consistency Burnley knock Arsenal out of League Cup December 02, 2008 Ajax confirm Huntelaar talks with Real Nike-MUPC: St Stephen's in semis FIFA to push for quotas despite opposition Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or Liverpool top despite West Ham draw December 01, 2008 Churchill consign East Bengal to yet another defeat Nike-MUPC: Salgaocar down Mumbai Schools Arsenal stun Chelsea November 30, 2008 Junior's brace sinks JCT Messi inspires Barcelona to victory Bolton on rise after rout of Sunderland November 29, 2008 Vasco ground Air India, score their first win Barreto brace seal Bagan win over Chirag United Chelsea v Arsenal tops EPL Sunday bill Chilean striker Salas retires November 28, 2008 Premier League crowds down Maradona may reconsider India visit Torres out for three weeks Late goals send Milan through in UEFA Cup November 27, 2008 United ready for City challenge Nike-MUPC: Mahindra United score I-League ties in Mumbai put off Liverpool, Atletico through to last 16 November 26, 2008 Dempo edge past East Bengal 1-0 Fabregas wants fresh start for Arsenal Mumbai FC rally to down JCT Nike-MUPC: Mahindra Utd beat Churchill Uzbekistan's Djeparov named Asian Player of the Year Anorthosis dream of last 16, Chelsea eye win Man Utd lead rush into knock-out phase November 25, 2008 Ten-man Chirag United down Vasco Olympian Thangaraj passes away Barcelona eye group win Gallas to return as Arsenal seek Champions lift Wigan move out of drop zone November 24, 2008 Mohun Bagan sink Mahindra AC Milan held at Torino Barcelona stay top despite draw November 23, 2008 Pavlychenko gives Spurs win over Blackburn Sporting Clube beats Air India 2-1 Odafa strike earns victory for Churchill November 22, 2008 Chelsea and Liverpool fire blanks JCT edge past East Bengal Gallas stripped of Arsenal captaincy November 21, 2008 Mumbai FC rally to hold Chirag United Villa poised to muscle in on big four Injured Berbatov to miss Villa clash - agent Mexican media demand Eriksson's resignation November 20, 2008 Dempo beat Mohd Sporting 2-0 Bagan rally to down Vasco Fabiano hat-trick helps Brazil thump Portugal Maradona secures debut win November 19, 2008 Mahindra United, Sporting Clube in goalless draw Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement Walcott to miss Germany clash after dislocating shoulder Maradona poised for first game as Argentina coach November 18, 2008 Drogba hit with three match ban for coin throwing Air India hold Churchill with injury-time goal Gerrard and Lampard join England absentees list Celtic ball boy saves day for Maradona Drogba admits violent conduct over coin November 17, 2008 Europe: Top league leaders all win to stay ahead Injured Gerrard out of Germany friendly Hull and Man City end losing streaks November 16, 2008 Bagan make it three in a row Dempo thrash Chirag United 4-0 Beckham left out of England squad Feeble Real Madrid lose to Valladolid Chelsea and Liverpool steam on in title race November 15, 2008 Mumbai FC rally to hold Churchill Bros Nabi brace in East Bengal victory United, Arsenal and Spurs kept apart in League Cup draw Early risers Liverpool go top November 14, 2008 FA charges Drogba after coin incident Mohd Sporting edge past Vasco Air India hold Mahindra United Sevilla, Osasuna progress in King's Cup Maradona says he never considered quitting November 13, 2008 Van Nistelrooy out for the season Man United's turn to grapple with Delap throw-in Maradona may resign as Argentina coach Chelsea fall to Burnley on penalties November 12, 2008 Gamba crowned club kings of Asia India 144 in FIFA rankings Third tier Union stun Real Madrid Man Utd, Arsenal in League Cup quarter finals November 11, 2008 Premier League players to face random tests MUPC India winner to get direct berth in world finals Prodigal Dempo held by Mumbai FC November 09, 2008 Chelsea return to top after sinking Rovers Mohun Bagan edge past Churchill I-League: Air India pip JCT Eto'o bags four as Barca cruise November 08, 2008 United SC beat Mohd Sporting Nasri fires Arsenal to win over United Vasco hold Mumbai FC Junior helps Sporting beat Dempo Maradona visit lifts Man United players November 07, 2008 Wenger is not quitting East Bengal draws with Mahindra United Ronaldinho gives AC Milan victory November 06, 2008 Creaking Arsenal face untimely Man United test Confusing start for Maradona the coach Juventus win at Real for first time in 46 years November 05, 2008 Mboyo hat-trick helps Dempo hold Churchill Maradona not afraid of failure Barcelona, Sporting in Champions last 16 Barcelona qualify despite late Basel equaliser Anorthosis hold Inter Milan Controversial Gerrard penalty saves Liverpool Vucinic double helps Roma stun Chelsea November 04, 2008 Adriano in Brazil squad for Portugal game Martins gives Newcastle victory over Villa November 03, 2008 Last 16 in sight for Barca, Man U, Chelsea Liverpool ready to call on Torres factor Bolton off the bottom after beating Man City November 02, 2008 Mohd Sporting hold East Bengal goalless JCT hold Churchill Brothers Sporting Clube score over Chirag United Spurs hand Liverpool first defeat November 01, 2008 Mahindra United take full points from Vasco Air India humble Mumbai FC Decade makes a difference as Hull head to United 'Argentina team like a dirty Rolls Royce' Ballack to remain Germany captain October 31, 2008 Bagan beat Dempo for first win World's worst football team happy to win first point Beckham to join AC Milan on loan October 30, 2008 Greek player commits suicide after omission from squad Villarreal, Sevilla suffer King's Cup shocks Maradona laughs off inexperience claims Spanish players dominate FIFA World Player list Spurs hold Arsenal with late goals October 29, 2008 Chelsea up next for high-flying Hull Newcastle edge past West Brom Argentina poised to gamble on Maradona October 27, 2008 Ronaldo is FIFPro player of the year Ten-man Atletico grab 4-4 draw at Villarreal I was right to stay at United, says Ronaldo Spurs beat Bolton to register first win October 26, 2008 Liverpool go top as Alonso snaps Chelsea streak Dempo beat Air India 3-1 Redknapp replaces Ramos at Spurs October 25, 2008 Beckham honoured at Milan move Odafe hat-trick in Churchill's 4-1 win 10-man East Bengal hold Mohun Bagan 1-1 Man United held by Everton Beckham can only help us: Ancelotti October 24, 2008 Okoro helps Mohd Sporting edge Mahindra Sporting halts Mumbai FC's unbeaten run Ronaldo confident of sweeping awards Liverpool tide faces Chelsea test 'Beckham Milan option is temporary' Milan win, Spurs' nightmare continues October 23, 2008 I-League: JCT held by United SC Beckham and Milan take almighty risk Chelsea's Terry ends Roma resistance Bordeaux end Cluj's dream run Barcelona rout Basel, Liverpool draw October 22, 2008 Beckham may to go Milan on loan 'Spanish' Liverpool expect hot reception Goals rain as Champions League equals record October 21, 2008 Safa rout Dempo in AFC Cup semis Chelsea to help Indian football Atletico Madrid feel the heat in Liverpool Pressure on Juve as Real come to town Chelsea revelling in feel-good factor 10-man Newcastle battle to home draw October 20, 2008 Bagan, Mohd Sporting still winless Ronaldinho, Henry not season's 'best' I want to return to England: Mourinho Villa brace helps Valencia stretch lead Inter Milan crush struggling Roma Hull City's dream start continues October 19, 2008 Churchill halt Sporting's run October 18, 2008 Mahindra score first win Yakubu guides East Bengal to victory Chelsea hit five as 'Big Four' all win Air India edge past Chirag Ballack has surgery on both feet Maradona willing to coach Argentina October 17, 2008 Same old story for unhappy Brazil Drogba wants to finish career at Chelsea Argentina coach quits after Chile loss October 16, 2008 Inspired Chile upset Argentina Brazil jeered after goalless home draw Spain, England maintain perfect start October 15, 2008 Domenech to remain France coach until 2010 'English football was a circus before Capello' October 14, 2008 Atletico handed two match home ban Terry ruled out of Belarus match 'Mission impossible for Beckham in US' October 13, 2008 Terry ruled out of Belarus match Brazil go second with Venezuela win Cameroon undefeated, Angola ousted Argentina count casualties after Uruguay tie October 12, 2008 United Sporting hold Churchill Brothers Dempo beat Vasco for first win Air India slay mighty East Bengal US win, Jamaica stun Eriksson's Mexico France, Italy settle for draws October 11, 2008 JCT defeat Mohammedan Sporting 2-0 Sporting Clube de Goa defeat Mohun Bagan 2-0 Mumbai FC take Mahindra in their stride October 10, 2008 Terry out of England game, Ferdinand made captain Houghton's blueprint for Indian football October 09, 2008 India move up to 148th in FIFA rankings AFC U-16: India sign off with a win 'English clubs risk losing identity' October 08, 2008 Spain stretch lead at top, India rise Maniche, Deco join Portugal injury list October 07, 2008 Safa beat Dempo with injury-time goal Easy UEFA Cup draw for AC Milan Ronaldo ready to return in a month 'Football graveyard' for Hamburg SV fans October 06, 2008 India crash out of AFC U-16 championship Dempo ready for Safa showdown FIFA drops sanction threat on Poland Sleepless Klinsmann angry at team England omit Owen for World Cup qualifiers Bayern, Roma and Juventus still struggle October 05, 2008 Chelsea stay top, Liverpool steal late victory Barcelona trounce Atletico Bayern waste two-goal lead at home to Bochum Ibrahimovic magic helps Inter beat Bologna Fabregas rescues Arsenal as Man Utd win away October 04, 2008 Injury-time Fabregas goal earns Arsenal a point Junior brace sinks Mohammedan Sporting India colts lose to South Korea Chirag hand Mahindra second defeat October 03, 2008 Mohun Bagan hold Air India for first point Spurs through to UEFA Cup group stage October 02, 2008 Vasco hold JCT goalless Magical Messi rescues Barca as Cluj defy Chelsea October 01, 2008 Scholes out for 10 weeks with knee injury Man United, Arsenal score easy wins Real Madrid beat spirited Zenit September 30, 2008 Mumbai FC score another upset Referee apologises for Manchester United penalty error Nigerian consortium bids for Magpies Inter Milan's tactics under scrutiny Chelsea take trip into the unknown against Cluj Moyes admits FA improper conduct charge Inter's tactics under scrutiny for Werder visit Feyenoord face early UEFA Cup exit Polish FA suspended over corruption issues September 29, 2008 Md Sporting draw with Air India Underdogs in good shape as Cluj line up Chelsea Chelsea and Valencia go to top Ronaldinho hands Mourinho first defeat at Inter Chelsea and Valencia go to top September 28, 2008 Defoe, Crouch strike against Spurs JCT upset defending champions Dempo Spanish giants lug to victory Mumbai FC stun Mohun Bagan Okolie's brace sinks Mahindra Hull City stun Arsenal September 27, 2008 Liverpool, Chelsea and Man United all win Former Real Madrid president Sanz arrested Cologne upset Bundesliga leaders Schalke Ferguson says Giggs's days as Man Utd winger over Former Real Madrid president arrested September 26, 2008 Sporting Clube, East Bengal begin on winning note UEFA Cup to become Europa League Champions League returns to Wembley Henry may consider a move from Barca Dempo put I-League on backburner Croatia fined over racist abuse at England game September 25, 2008 Euro 2016 to have 24 teams Young Gunners give Wenger food for thought Real ride high on Van der Vaart hat-trick Milan, Inter made to toil for victory Man City knocked out from League Cup September 24, 2008 Rs 1.25 crore for I-League Fit-again Bhutia raring to go in I-League New owners outline 10-year vision for Man City Arsenal's youngsters on fire in Cup win September 23, 2008 Dempo become first Indian side to reach AFC Cup semis Sheffield United win compensation in Tevez case Reading benefit from a goal that never was September 22, 2008 Milan back on track with win over Lazio Barca hammer Sporting for first win September 21, 2008 Inter turn on style to beat Torino Chelsea, Man United split points Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax Werder Bremen shock Bayern Munich 5-2 Sparkling Arsenal win at Bolton to set the pace September 20, 2008 Liverpool held goalless by Stoke City Yakubu apologises to Salgaocar Scolari relishing first crack at Man United September 19, 2008 Brazil's Ronaldo in talks with Man City Manchester United target Chelsea's home record on Sunday Hard times for Asia's Premier League dreamers Ferguson faces defensive dilemma v Chelsea Relief for AC Milan after win over Zurich September 18, 2008 Ferguson content despite draw Del Piero hands Juve win over Zenit Real Madrid let BATE off lightly Late Gallas goal earns Arsenal draw in Kiev Man United held on Ronaldo return September 17, 2008 Scolari wants improvement despite easy win 'Liverpool and Gerrard can play better' Mancini, Adriano goals give Inter win Roma shocked by Cluj as Chelsea cruise Gerrard double gives Liverpool win Dominant Chelsea outclass Bordeaux September 16, 2008 AFC Cup: Dempo held by Home United Terry wins appeal against red card Chelsea kick off Champions League Gerrard and Torres could start for Liverpool - Benitez Tottenham slump to home defeat against Villa Ferguson hungry for more Champions League glory September 15, 2008 Milan meet to discuss poor start I-League to kick-off on September 26 Numancia give Real a fright Eastern teams struggle to match rich rivals Marseille must not fear Liverpool, says Valbuena Scolari ready for Champions League bow Ronaldo may return for United in Champions League Liverpool unsure over Gerrard and Torres fitness Ashley putting Newcastle up for sale September 14, 2008 Serie A: Genoa shock AC Milan Everton sneak victory at Stoke Ambani now sets sight on Everton Barca held at home Liverpool win, Chelsea beat Man City September 13, 2008 Liverpool end Man Utd drought with win September 12, 2008 Torres, Gerrard passed fit to face Man Utd Robinho prepares for Manchester City debut FA to report Croatia fans over racism Walcott saluted as new English star Beckham not expecting to play every England game Zola named as West Ham manager September 11, 2008 English clubs set to dominate Champions League again Frustration for Brazil and Argentina Liverpool vs Man Utd: Battle of the Reds Denmark beat Portugal with late goal Klose hat-trick saves Germany from defeat in Finland Walcott hat-trick spurs England win September 10, 2008 Russia snatch win over Wales India colts hold Manchester United colts Paraguay beat toothless Venezuela to stay top England eager to break Croatia run Essien out for at least five months Zola promises exciting times at West Ham Angry France coach takes on his critics I'd rather play away from Wembley, says England's Capello September 09, 2008 Leicester football team to play in Goa September 08, 2008 Ronaldinho misses penalty, but Brazil beat Chile September 07, 2008 Mahindra wins Durand Cup title Villa earns Spain victory in Bosnia opener Capello, Trapattoni off to winning starts September 06, 2008 New-look European sides open WC campaigns Ferdinand out of match against Andorra Barton receives 12-match ban Chelsea's Rajkovic banned for spitting September 05, 2008 Churchill Brothers shoot-out Sporting Clube Dias, Pradeep to stay with Mahindra United India U-16 lose to Everton youth Keegan resigns as Newcastle manager September 04, 2008 Mahindra beat JCT to enter Durand final Robinho goes to training, in a chopper September 03, 2008 Spain continue to top FIFA rankings Newcastle deny Keegan sacking Ballack to miss World Cup qualifiers September 02, 2008 Churchill, Mahindra draw 1-1 EPL transfers break new record Inter sign Quaresma from Porto Berbatov and Robinho head to Manchester Riera joins Liverpool from Espanyol September 01, 2008 Thoudam 'trick' powers Sporting Clube to semis Report says UAE group buys Man City Bologna stun Milan on Ronaldinho's debut Real Madrid, Barcelona suffer defeats August 31, 2008 Churchill Brothers book semifinal berth Van Persie hits two as Arsenal rediscover form August 30, 2008 JCT beat TFA 3-1, book semi-finals berth of Durand Cup Saha to leave Man Utd for Everton Zenit stun Man Utd to lift Super Cup August 29, 2008 Churchill, Mahindra score easy wins I dived in my career, says Platini Tragedy for Greeks in UEFA Cup August 28, 2008 Award for Cristiano Ronaldo Man United to face Celtic JCT rout Sporting Clube Gerrard to miss World Cup qualifiers Kuyt takes Liverpool to Champions League August 27, 2008 Pavlyuchenko to join Spurs Champions League joy for Juve, Barca August 26, 2008 Mourinho and Ronaldinho set to spice up Serie A August 21, 2008 England escape to draw against Czech August 19, 2008 John Terry named England captain PSG sign Mateja Kezman August 18, 2008 Valencia down Real Madrid August 15, 2008 Scolari vows to make Chelsea loved Big four clubs set to dominate again Man City stunned in UEFA Cup August 14, 2008 Coach Houghton hails football team's triumph Barca crush Wisla Arsenal strike twice to beat McClaren's Twente Enschede August 13, 2008 Lampard pledges future to Chelsea India win AFC Challenge Cup August 11, 2008 Man United win Community shield August 09, 2008 AFC final shifted out of Hyderabad August 08, 2008 AFC Cup final a big day for Indian football: Bhutia Tajikistan to face India in AFC final August 07, 2008 Houghton sets sights on 2011 Asian Cup Chhetri's late goal takes India to final August 06, 2008 India hoping to take Myanmar in stride Rangers out of Champions League Rangers out of Champions League August 05, 2008 Rooney set to miss start of season Drogba to miss start of EPL season Van Nistelrooy quits international arena AFC Cup: Myanmar to play India in semis August 04, 2008 Real's Sneijder out for three months Van der Vaart makes a Real move August 03, 2008 AFC Cup: Baichung brace takes India to semis August 02, 2008 Adebayor to stay at Arsenal August 01, 2008 We were lucky, says Houghton Bhutia's goal earns India a draw McClaren's Twente to face Arsenal July 31, 2008 DPR Korea outplay Sri Lanka July 30, 2008 AFC Challenge Cup: India win opener July 29, 2008 Dias, Gawli to miss opening AFC Cup tie UEFA profit $393m from Euro 2008 Barcelona ready to take Messi case to CAS July 28, 2008 Inter give up on Lampard Newcastle's Barton released from prison Schuster concerned by Ronaldo obsession July 27, 2008 Tevez move to set transfer record July 25, 2008 Czech Brueckner appointed new Austria coach Capello to step down after 2010 WC Beckham inspires MLS all-stars to win over West Ham July 24, 2008 'Beckham won't break England caps record' July 23, 2008 Dempo's AFC Cup tie may be shifted from Goa Emre leaves Newcastle July 22, 2008 India, Malaysia draw football friendly July 21, 2008 Makelele to join Paris St Germain from Chelsea July 20, 2008 Kaka not for sale, say AC Milan July 19, 2008 Indian juniors score perect 10 over West Virginia Man United, Liverpool reported to EPL July 18, 2008 Ferguson says Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United Real Madrid keen to visit India July 16, 2008 Md Sporting edge past Peerless Ronaldinho promises commitment at Milan Del Bosque is new Spain coach Ronaldinho to join AC Milan July 15, 2008 Mancini is Mourinho's first major signing Barreto hat-trick as Bagan bt Chirag 3-1 July 14, 2008 Berbatov confirms Man Utd interest July 13, 2008 Baichung sizzles with brace in all-star match July 12, 2008 Ganguly to play in football I-League Bhutia to star with football giants July 11, 2008 Queiroz named Portugal coach Arsenal sign France midfielder Nasri Lampard is incredibly professional: Mourinho India beat GD Gafanha 3-2 Lampard really wants to join us, says Inter director Beckham makes MLS All-Star eleven July 10, 2008 Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex? Blatter compares long-term deals to 'slavery' I see myself in the Olympics: Ronaldinho Trezeguet ends career with France July 09, 2008 Arsenal start talks over Adebayor July 08, 2008 Fenerbahce sign Danny Guiza Scolari says Lampard is staying at Chelsea Chelsea rebuff Inter over Lampard July 07, 2008 Crouch headed for Portsmouth Ronaldo unlikely to move to Madrid July 03, 2008 India in Group C with Uzbekistan, UAE in Asian Cup qualifiers July 02, 2008 Spain move top of world rankings July 01, 2008 Chelsea sign Portugal winger Deco Spain welcomes football heroes home Archives April-June 2008 | January-March 2008 | November-December 2007 | October 2007 | September 2007 | August 2007 | July 2007 | June 2007 | May 2007 | April 2007 | March 2007 | February 2007 | January 2007 | December 2006 | November 2006 | October 2006 | September 2006 | August 2006 | July 2006 | June 2006 | May 2006 | April 2006 | March 2006 | February 2006 | January 2006 | December 2005 | November 2005 | October 2005 | September 2005 | August 2005 | July 2005 | June 2005 | May 2005 | April 2005 | March 2005 | February 2005 | January 2005 | December 2004 | November 2004 | October 2004 | September 2004 | August 2004 | July 2004 | June 2004 | May 2004 | April 2004 | March 2004 | February 2004 | January 2004 | December 2003 | November 2003 | October 2003 | September 2003 | August 2003 | July 2003 | June 2003  »		Get news updates: What's this? 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