Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Why Americans Don’t Care About Soccer

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"A great insight about why Americans miss out on the world's most popular sport."

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Ferguson warns media over Rooney

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"Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the media are relishing Wayne Rooney's slump in form. "You are obviously hoping I might say that's the end of Wayne Rooney, or something like that," Ferguson told reporters on Friday."

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Thursday, October 12, 2006

Zidane nominated Player of the Year

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"Zinedine Zidane was among those nominated for this year's FIFA World Player of the Year award."

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Thursday, October 05, 2006

Beckham dismisses retirement claim

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"David Beckham's spokesman has dismissed a claim made by Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon that the former England captain will quit in two years. Calderon also hinted that Beckham may play in the United States, but that appears to be rumor as well."

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Friday, September 22, 2006

German soccer authorities step up size of fines for racist stadium chants

German soccer authorities recommended Friday that fines be increased for two Bundesliga clubs whose fans used racist chants - the second incident in the country within a month. A German soccer federation committee wants 75,000 euros (US$90,000) from Alemannia Aachen and 25,000 euros (US$34,000) from Borussia Moenchengladbach. Both clubs plan ...

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