Dutch soccer star Robin van Persie returned to his home ground on Monday as he signed with Feyenoord Rotterdam hoping for a positive ending to his dwindling career.
Roger Federer moved into the third round of the French Open in the nick of time on Wednesday with a 6-1 6-2 7-6 defeat of wildcard Thierry Ascione.
It had signed a joint venture with Reliance Retail to form M&S Reliance India Private Limited in April 2008.
The 33-year-old defender won the vote by 52 journalists organised by France Football magazine.
Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal for an undisclosed fee
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The England striker has four goals to his name after Monday's matches at Euro 2004.
The overall standings remained unchanged at the top with Thomas leading defending champion Froome by one minute 39 seconds and Dutchman Tom Dumoulin by 1:50.
England striker Wayne Rooney hit a quickfire double, his first league goals of the year, to power Manchester United to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United.
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I'll never find the affection I was shown at Arsenal, Thierry Henry told Sky Television.
Mittal Steel, owned by NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, hopes to reduce some of the tension in France over its hostile $22.1 billion bid to take over Luxembourg-based Arcelor through a meeting next week in Paris with the French Finance Minister.
"You have to ask the boss (Arsene Wenger), he picks the team," the French international told Reuters in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
French striker Thierry Henry will take over as Arsenal captain following Patrick Vieira's transfer to Juventus
Arsenal's captain will miss next week's Champions League qualifier due to a lack of pre-season training, while keeper Jens Lehmann is suspended for the third round, first leg tie.
Late goals by Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry gave Arsenal a thrilling 2-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday, shattering the visitors' bid to open a nine-point lead in the Premier League.
Arsenal knock out Cup holders Liverpool There were no such problems for Chelsea, however, as a Frank Lampard hat-trick helped them thump Macclesfield in the FA Cup.
Chelsea's hopes of winning a third consecutive Premier League title have taken a knock with a third straight draw, their first match this season without scoring.
A Thierry Henry special and two trademark free kicks from Ronaldinho earned Barcelona a 3-0 win at home to Real Betis that put them within a point of leaders Real Madrid at the top of the Primera Liga on Sunday.
Striker Thierry Henry has admitted he is not performing as well for Barcelona as he did for Arsenal and needs more time to adapt to his Spanish club's style of football.
Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will be out of action for several weeks while he tries to recover from nagging injuries, manager Arsene Wenger said on Monday.
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Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?
Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?
Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?
Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?
Injured Arsenal captain Thierry Henry may not be ready to face champions Chelsea on Sunday
The Chelsea captain's last ditch tackles and positional sense have been complemented by a decent eye for goal.
Frank Lampard, John Terry and Petr Cech have been nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year award.
Striker Thierry Henry says he considered retiring from the international game after France's disappointing performance at Euro 2004.
Thierry Henry salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in a final north London derby
Portugal had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Spain in a heavyweight friendly on Wednesday after hammering the crossbar twice and missing a last-gasp open goal.
