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Fri Nov 14 16:28:15 2008 |
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Sandy, UT (Sports Network) - The question is, after upsetting the two-time
defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Houston Dynamo in the Western
Conference semifinals last week, can the New York Red Bulls keep their
improba
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Fri Nov 14 15:33:49 2008 |
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Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti has dismissed
renewed speculation that his club are about to part company with Brazilian
striker Adriano.
The 26-year-old had started the season in good form after ma
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Fri Nov 14 15:05:25 2008 |
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Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - The agent of Barcelona midfielder Xavi has
admitted that talks over a new contract with the Catalan giants have stalled in
recent times.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the 28-yea
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Fri Nov 14 14:57:57 2008 |
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London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is unsure
when he will be fit enough to return to action as he continues his recovery
from a serious knee injury.
The 25-year-old suffered the injury while on intern
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Fri Nov 14 14:57:56 2008 |
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Hamburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Netherlands defender Joris Mathijsen has
signed a contract extension to keep him at Hamburg until the summer of 2012.
The 28-year-old center back has impressed since moving to Germany from AZ
Alkm
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Fri Nov 14 14:57:23 2008 |
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London, England (Sports Network) - West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has
defended Chelsea striker Didier Drogba over his conduct during a Carling Cup
fourth round defeat to Burnley.
Drogba was charged by the FA and faces possible
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Fri Nov 14 14:56:19 2008 |
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Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has
given his backing to Javier Aguirre by claiming the under-pressure coach will
still be at the helm at the end of the season.
The Mexican tactician has come und
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Fri Nov 14 14:55:47 2008 |
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London, England (Sports Network) - Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has admitted the
pressure of his side's league position is preventing some of his players from
showing their best form.
The Cottagers currently stand in 10th place in the Pr
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Fri Nov 14 14:50:22 2008 |
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Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain has denied
claims that there is a crisis beginning to engulf the Bernabeu club.
Coach Bernd Schuster has come under fire after a disappointing run of form
which has l
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Fri Nov 14 14:20:24 2008 |
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Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Lyon was bounced from the League Cup this week,
but hosts Bordeaux on Sunday with a chance to open a huge gap on one of the top
threats to end the seven-time defending champions' reign atop France's Ligue 1.
L
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Fri Nov 14 14:20:23 2008 |
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Leverkusen, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayer Leverkusen has quietly reached the
top of the Bundesliga and hopes to hold off Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich when
it hosts Schalke on Saturday in one of three matches between top seven clubs.
Lev
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Fri Nov 14 13:50:42 2008 |
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Bordeaux, France (Sports Network) - France midfielder Yoann Gourcuff dropped a
major hint that he will stay with French club Bordeaux beyond the end of his
season-long loan.
The 22-year-old had struggled to make his mark during two seas
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Fri Nov 14 13:33:07 2008 |
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Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - D.C. United midfielder Fred will join
Australian side Wellington FC Phoenix as a guest player on a short-term loan
the Major League Soccer side announced on Friday.
"Fred really wants to continue p
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Fri Nov 14 13:33:05 2008 |
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Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Eintracht's injury problems have worsened
with the news that midfielder Umit Korkmaz has broken his foot for the second
time.
The Austria international missed the first month of the Bundesliga season a
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Fri Nov 14 13:15:06 2008 |
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Madrid, Spain (Sports Network) - Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is
confident he will be able to return to action after his latest serious knee
injury.
The 32-year-old Dutchman has been ruled out for the rest of the season
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Fri Nov 14 12:49:58 2008 |
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Rome, Italy (Sports Network) - Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi is major doubt
for Sunday's Rome derby after fracturing his wrist during training on Thursday.
The Italy international was expected to be the heartbeat of Luciano Spalletti's
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Fri Nov 14 12:34:52 2008 |
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Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has
backed teammate Jonny Evans to become a major star at Old Trafford in the
future.
The 20-year-old Northern Ireland defender impressed while on loan at Sund
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Fri Nov 14 12:10:42 2008 |
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Motherwell, Scotland (Sports Network) - Motherwell coach Mark McGhee has hinted
that there could be a few changes to his squad in the January transfer window.
Sheffield United has been watching Chris Porter, whose current Fir Park
co
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Fri Nov 14 12:06:24 2008 |
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London, England (Sports Network) - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was charged
with violent conduct Friday by the Football Association for throwing an object
at Burnley fans during a mid-week Carling Cup match.
Drogba could yet face poli
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Thu Nov 13 23:34:26 2008 |
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Manchester, England (Sports Network) - There has not been much to smile about
for Manchester City manager Mark Hughes recently, with his team winning just
once in its last seven Premiership games to fall to 13th in the table.
Expectations
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