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SOCCER: InterLiga gaining importance Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:34AMTo understand the passion Mexican-Americans have for futbol back home, look no further than CD Guadalajara fan Juan Ulloa of Bradenton, Fla.
Nigeria: Genesis of Feud Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:24AMLagos — Checks close to the Glass House have revealed the two coaches have been at loggerheads since the Yuletide period.
Hamburg continues to fly high with Emirates Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:20AMEmirates Airline announced that it has renewed its sponsorship, for a further three years, of Hamburg SV, one of Germany’s top-flight football clubs, consistently ranked amongst the best performers in the Bundesliga. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, and HSV Chairman Bernd Hoffmann made the announcement at [...]
Fluky goal helps Pachuca advance to InterLiga finals Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:13AMEdgar Benitez’s fluky goal in the second half was all Pachuca needed to edge Toluca 1-0 on Monday in the nightcap of an InterLiga Group A doubleheader at Robertson Stadium.
Khairul: Jalan Besar caused my injury Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:12PMWHEN Khairul Amri played against the Young Lions at the Jalan Besar stadium late last year, he did not expect the left sole of his brand new boots to suddenly snap into two.
Djibouti surprise defending champs Sudan Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:09PMKAMPALA. WEAK Djibouti threw favoured teams and soccer pundits off track by holding defending Challenge Cup champions Sudan 1-1 in Group B action at Bugembe Stadium, Jinja on Sunday.
Al Jazira Ready to Take on German Giants Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:06PMABU DHABI - Bastian Schweinsteiger charges from the half-line and skims a cross to Luca Toni. Luca Toni tees it up for Miroslav Klose, who fakes two defenders and rips a right-footer into the net. A perfect 10.
Organisers fretting over World Cup stadiums Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:13PMWorld Cup organisers have admitted that the deadline for completing two of the five stadiums being built for the 2010 finals in South Africa is “very, very tight”.
Organisers fretting over World Cup stadiums Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:13PMWorld Cup organisers have admitted that the deadline for completing two of the five stadiums being built for the 2010 finals in South Africa is “very, very tight”.
Ghana: El-Hadary Going Back Home? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:36PMAccording to FC Sion goalkeeper, Essam El-Hadary, Egyptian club Ismaily has made an offer for his services. "Ismaily opened talks with me over a possible move," disclosed the 35-year-old, who is currently nursing a knee injury.
Ghana: El-Hadary Going Back Home? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:36PMAccording to FC Sion goalkeeper, Essam El-Hadary, Egyptian club Ismaily has made an offer for his services. "Ismaily opened talks with me over a possible move," disclosed the 35-year-old, who is currently nursing a knee injury.
Caf to introduce gender tests Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:31PMThe Confederation of African Football are set to introduce gender testing before the next African Women Championship in 2010.
Caf to introduce gender tests Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:31PMThe Confederation of African Football are set to introduce gender testing before the next African Women Championship in 2010.
Pharaohs Line Up Ghana Warm-Up Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:55PMEgypt have lined up an international friendly against Ghana in the New Year as both countries gear up for the grinding task ahead of them. In a statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Pharaohs have requested to play the Black Stars at the Cairo International Stadium on February 11.
Pharaohs Line Up Ghana Warm-Up Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:55PMEgypt have lined up an international friendly against Ghana in the New Year as both countries gear up for the grinding task ahead of them. In a statement from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Pharaohs have requested to play the Black Stars at the Cairo International Stadium on February 11.
Nigeria: Oladapo On Trial in Spain Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:50PMFormer Nigeria youth international Olufemi Oladapo is on trial at Spanish second division side UD Salamanca, his epresentative has said.
Nigeria: Oladapo On Trial in Spain Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:50PMFormer Nigeria youth international Olufemi Oladapo is on trial at Spanish second division side UD Salamanca, his epresentative has said.
The Sony World Photography Awards and Photographer Delly Carr Put Football Games in the Picture Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:46PM Have you got what it takes to be the next Heinz Kluetmeier? The Sony World Photography Awards -- the global competition which honours photographers -- is looking for budding amateur photography to be submitted to the 2009 Sony Campaign Award.
The Sony World Photography Awards and Photographer Delly Carr Put Football Games in the Picture Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:46PM Have you got what it takes to be the next Heinz Kluetmeier? The Sony World Photography Awards -- the global competition which honours photographers -- is looking for budding amateur photography to be submitted to the 2009 Sony Campaign Award.
El-Hadary going back home? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:25PMAccording to FC Sion goalkeeper, Essam El-Hadary, Egyptian club Ismaily has made an offer for his services. "Ismaily opened talks with me over a possible move," disclosed the 35-year-old, who is currently nursing a knee injury.
El-Hadary going back home? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 12:25PMAccording to FC Sion goalkeeper, Essam El-Hadary, Egyptian club Ismaily has made an offer for his services. "Ismaily opened talks with me over a possible move," disclosed the 35-year-old, who is currently nursing a knee injury.
Nigeria: NFF Needs to Train Technical Analysts - Onigbinde Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:57AMNigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical consultant, Coach Adegboye Onigbinde, has urged NFF to train those who will be responsible for match technical reports henceforth.
Nigeria: AYC - NFF Assures On Foreign Players Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:55AMThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured that all the foreign based players that have been invited to the U-20 national team will be in Rwanda for the Africa Youth Championship (AYC) this month.
Arsenal risk losing Theo Walcott for £400000 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:55AMArsenal risk losing youngster for less than £400000 unless they resolve contract issues.
Call of Duty finishes 2008 on top News Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 9:31AMCompiler Chart-Track is quiet on the figures involved, but Call of Duty was the biggest-selling game on both PS3 and Xbox 360, and the second-biggest on PC.
Nigeria: 2009 - Any Prospects for Sports? Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:53AMHad 2008 not turned a disaster for Nigerian sports, perhaps by now those privileged to run its affairs would have been making emphatic and promising statements about what the New Year has in store for enthusiasts, athletes and stakeholders.
FFA throw support behind Phoenix Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:29AMFootball Federation Australia (FFA) has announced a strengthening of support for the Wellington Phoenix’s long-term involvement in the A-League. Their future came into question in November when Asian
More vital lessons for Cranes in Challenge Cup Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:13PMCranes’ failure to breakdown Badr el Din’s Zanzibar Heroes gave more lessons to coach Bobby Williamson. Kayizzi a definite The most apparent lesson from the game is that Kampala City Council FC wide man Vincent Kayizzi has completed his rehabilitation and deserves a starting place in the line up.
Ognenovski in bidding war Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:00PMFC Seoul leads a two-way South Korean battle to clinch the signature of Adelaide United defender Sasa Ognenovski, ahead of arch-rivals Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma.
Off the field, soccer icon finds new passion in animal rescue Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:46AMLong before she was a soccer legend, Michelle Akers’ first love was horses.
Off the field, soccer icon finds new passion in animal rescue Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:46AMLong before she was a soccer legend, Michelle Akers’ first love was horses.
Club World Cup final: Nemanja Vidic sent off but Wayne Rooney goal makes Manchester United world champions Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 2:55AM There will not be a clamour for a knighthood this time but the latest treble of his Manchester United reign will please Sir Alex Ferguson all the same; champions of England, champions of Europe and now champions of the world. And unlike 1999, there is no dispute. Reduced to 10 men in the 49th minute when Nemanja Vidic received a straight red card for elbowing Claudio Bieler in the face, ...
UAE Team Suffer Setback Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:09PMDUBAI - UAE may lose the efforts of their ace forward Ismail Matar against Yemen due to the sad demise of his father, close sources to the player told Khaleej Times from Muscat on Saturday.
Reuben Mahlalela dies Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:13PMThe passing away of veteran football administrator Reuben Mahlalela is a shock and a setback to World Cup preparations in Nelspruit, said the 2010 Fifa World Cup Organising Committee SA.
Murray v Nadal as it happened Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:07PMAndy Murray beats world number one Rafael Nadal in the Abu Dhabi exhibition final.
Nintendo Wii Review: FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:05AMA fun pick-up-and-play soccer game for Wii. The FIFA Soccer (Football) franchise from EA Sports has, along with the NHL franchise, been one of my favourites. When I had the opportunity to take a look at FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for the Nintendo Wii, I jumped at the chance. I’m not really much of a gamer. I play sports games, mostly, and I’m not a big fan of fussy controls, codes,...
Nintendo Wii Review: FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:05AMA fun pick-up-and-play soccer game for Wii. The FIFA Soccer (Football) franchise from EA Sports has, along with the NHL franchise, been one of my favourites. When I had the opportunity to take a look at FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for the Nintendo Wii, I jumped at the chance. I’m not really much of a gamer. I play sports games, mostly, and I’m not a big fan of fussy controls, codes,...
Nintendo Wii Review: FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:05AMA fun pick-up-and-play soccer game for Wii. The FIFA Soccer (Football) franchise from EA Sports has, along with the NHL franchise, been one of my favourites. When I had the opportunity to take a look at FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for the Nintendo Wii, I jumped at the chance. I’m not really much of a gamer. I play sports games, mostly, and I’m not a big fan of fussy controls, codes,...
Nintendo Wii Review: FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:05AMA fun pick-up-and-play soccer game for Wii. The FIFA Soccer (Football) franchise from EA Sports has, along with the NHL franchise, been one of my favourites. When I had the opportunity to take a look at FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for the Nintendo Wii, I jumped at the chance. I’m not really much of a gamer. I play sports games, mostly, and I’m not a big fan of fussy controls, codes,...
Trademark roadblock for T20 league Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:29PMCalcutta: Champions League Twenty20 has hit yet another roadblock with the Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) objecting to the name of the event claiming trademark violation.
Becky Edwards Named Scholar All-American Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:03PMIt was quite the year for Becky Edwards. First she collects her first gold medal after capturing the FIFA Youth World Cup with the United States, and then she was named a first team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Now the junior defender can add Scholar All-American to an already impressive resume. Edwards was named a first team Scholar All-American by the ...
A year of greatness Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:38PM It goes without saying that 2008 was an eventful year. Acton-Boxborough High School had its share of championship teams as well as individual athletes who made their mark. Other sports personalities with local ties distinguished themselves on the collegiate, professional and international levels. We said goodbye to one of the community’s legends and the hottest sports/pop culture phenomenon of ...
Alex Ferguson berates Manchester United fixture list Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 7:31PMMan Utd manager has claimed that his side are to send an observer to monitor the compilation of 2009/10 fixtures.
CASTROL/FORCE RENEW 2009 SPONSOR CONTRACT Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:08PMWAYNE, N.J. January 2, 2009: Last June, Castrol Global Lubricants announced an exciting new partnership signed with FIFA to be a Primary sponsor for the 2010 and 2014 World Cup soccer championships.
Remembering those who died in 2008 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:06PMWhen Sir Edmund Hillary died in January last year, the nation paused en masse to remember its most famous and respected citizen.
Korean clubs race to sign Ognenovski Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:46PMFC Seoul officials rushed to Adelaide on Friday eager to clinch the million-dollar signature of Adelaide United phenomenon Sasa Ognenovski over arch-rivals Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma.
Africa: CAF Sets Jan 8 as AYC Deadline Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:23AMKigali — The Confederation of African Football has given January 8 as the deadline for the submission of the final list for the tournament which starts on January 18 in Rwanda. The African Youth Championship is scheduled to take place from January, 18 to February, 1 2009.
Sportsmen who make Poland proud Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:57AMEach medal, record and sport achievement seems to heal inferiority complexes of the Poles. If there is no sportsmen who is good at given discipline right now, the Poles endlessly sigh when talking about those from the past.
Date change means Scots could face Norway cold Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:16AMScotland could face Norway in a potentially vital World Cup qualifier in Oslo next season before the bulk of the squad have played a competitive league game.
Memorable events in 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:22AMManchester United won the European Cup in May after beating Chelsea on penalties in Moscow.