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Marseille 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Heinze header

 

Published 5 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Marseille 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Heinze header > >

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FIFA suspend Iraq from international football

 

Published 5 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international football because of political interference in the country's FA, FIFA said on Friday.

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Drogba to face Essien in African Nations Cup

 

Published 16 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will go head to head with team-mate Michael Essien at the African Nations Cup in Angola after Ivory Coast and Ghana were drawn together in Group B. > >

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Plymouth makes strong case for 2018 bid

 

Published 17 hours ago by Harry Harris, Football Correspondent at ESPNsoccernet

ESPN Soccernet has been told Plymouth is the shock contender to host World Cup ties should England's 2018 bid prove successful.

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Cudicini discharged but will not play this season

 

Published 18 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Carlo Cudicini has been discharged from hospital but the Tottenham goalkeeper is unlikely to feature for the remainder of the season as he continues his recovery following a motorbike crash.

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Wenger "not a fan" of Van Persie's placenta cure

 

Published 19 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not a fan of alternative medicine - but accepts whatever makes a player comfortable can only help the healing process.

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Ireland result sees France rise in FIFA rankings

 

Published 19 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

France have risen two places in the FIFA world rankings following their controversial World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland. > >

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Police allege Champions League fix attempt

 

Published 19 hours ago by Reuters at ESPNsoccernet

A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or attempted to fix dozens of matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League, German police said on Friday.

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Calf injury rules Juve's Trezeguet out for a month

 

Published 19 hours ago by Reuters at ESPNsoccernet

Juventus forward David Trezeguet will be out of action for about a month because of a calf injury sustained in training, the Serie A club said on Friday. > >

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Henry: Replay the "fairest solution" for Ireland

 

Published 20 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution".

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Barcelona defender Abidal struck by swine flu

 

Published 20 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Barcelona have confirmed defender Eric Abidal has contracted swine flu and midfielder Yaya Toure has shown symptoms of the virus. > >

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Smith out of the running to become Scotland boss

 

Published 21 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Rangers manager Walter Smith has ruled himself out of the running to become boss of Scotland for a second time. > >

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FIFA rejects replay request to end Irish hopes

 

Published 21 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

FIFA has ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed. > >

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Keane tells FAI: "What goes around comes around"

 

Published 21 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Roy Keane has criticised the Football Association of Ireland and chief executive John Delaney, stating in his own inimitable style that "what goes around comes around" in wake of the country's failure to qualify for the World Cup finals.

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Ferguson plays down Ferdinand injury fears

 

Published 22 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Manchester United are confident that Rio Ferdinand's fitness struggles will be solved in the next few weeks, despite suggestions that the defender could be sidelined for a prolonged period of time. > >

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Naming rights for Wembley up for grabs?

 

Published 22 hours ago by Harry Harris, Football Correspondent at ESPNsoccernet

The Football Association are giving serious consideration to the highly contentious issue of naming rights for the iconic Wembley Stadium.

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FIFA reject replay request to end Irish hopes

 

Published 23 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

FIFA have ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed. > >

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Pearson praises Brown for poise under pressure

 

Published 23 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Phil Brown has earned the praise of Hull City chairman Adam Pearson for the way he has responded to recent adversity and remained calm under intense pressure.

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Domenech bemused by Henry handball outcry

 

Published 23 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

France coach Raymond Domenech has defended Thierry Henry against accusations of cheating and claimed he cannot understand why the striker and his team-mates have been so vilified in the wake of their controversial World Cup qualification.  ...

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FA considering naming rights for Wembley

 

Published 24 hours ago by Harry Harris, Football Correspondent at ESPNsoccernet

The Football Association are giving serious consideration to the highly contentious issue of naming rights for the iconic Wembley Stadium.

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Villa defender Bouma suffers injury setback

 

Published 24 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Wilfred Bouma's return from injury has been delayed again following news that the Dutch defender has suffered a toe injury.

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French officials reportedly rule out Ireland replay

 

Published 25 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) appears to have little chance of convincing their French counterparts to replay Wednesday's deeply controversial World Cup play-off second leg, according to reports on Friday morning. >  ...

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Insua insists Liverpool revivial must start now

 

Published 28 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Emiliano Insua has urged his Liverpool team-mates to make the international break a line in the sand as they seek to turn around their disastrous campaign in a week of season-defining matches.

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Bundesliga: Bayern face "game of the season"

 

Published 34 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Bayern Munich are preparing for the "game of the season" this weekend, according to their general manager Uli Hoeness.

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Irish request replay

 

Published 34 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over the controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France and have urged world football's governing body to replay the match. > >

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German police reveal European match-fixing probe

 

Published 37 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Police in Germany and abroad have made several arrests and conducted searches on suspicion of an international illegal betting ring allegedly fixing matches in top European leagues, Bochum prosecutors announced on Thursday. > >

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Phil Neville: I would never join Manchester City

 

Published 37 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Everton captain Phil Neville has ruled out ever playing for, or going on to manage, Manchester City, revealing he hated the Eastlands club when he was growing up.

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FIFA to investigate Egypt over Algeria bus attack

 

Published 38 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

FIFA today opened disciplinary proceedings against the Egyptian Football Association after the Algerian team bus was pelted with stones in the lead-up to the World Cup qualifier between the two teams last Saturday. > >

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Laszlo wants Scotland job

 

Published 39 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo has revealed he would be "honoured" to become the new Scotland manager and is prepared to open talks with the SFA.

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Euro 2012 qualifying seedings announced by UEFA

 

Published 39 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

The Euro 2012 qualification seedings have been announced, with Croatia a surprise inclusion in the group of top seeds. > >

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Rovers midfielder Reid in Championship loan

 

Published 40 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Reid has joined QPR on loan as he looks to secure regular football and aid his return to full fitness.

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Wenger: Arsenal can cope with Van Persie blow

 

Published 41 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Arsene Wenger is confident that Arsenal will cope with the enforced absence of Robin van Persie and has spoken of his "relief" that the striker was not sidelined for considerably longer than six weeks.

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Bellamy: My career will be finished in two years

 

Published 42 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy believes the niggling injuries that have blighted his career could force him to quit the game in the next two years.

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Trapattoni demands answers over referee

 

Published 43 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wants FIFA to explain their choice of referee for Wednesday night's World Cup play-off against France in Paris. > >

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Cameroon reward LeGuen with extended contract

 

Published 43 hours ago by Reuters at ESPNsoccernet

Cameroon coach Paul LeGuen has signed a seven-month extension to his contract which will keep him in charge of the team at next year's African Nations Cup and World Cup finals, federation officials announced on Thursday. > >

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Record-breaking Berbatov dreams of UCL glory

 

Published 44 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Manchester United's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has set his sights on winning the Champions League after breaking his country's goal-scoring record.

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Play-offs: Uruguay complete 32 as Henry is villain

 

Published 44 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

All 32 World Cup finalists are now decided after play-offs in Europe, Africa and between Uruguay and Costa Rica confirmed the continents' representatives in South Africa. > >

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City boss Hughes optimistic over Barry fitness

 

Published 44 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes expects Gareth Barry to shrug off a groin problem in time to face former suitors Liverpool on Saturday.

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Fit-again Aquilani itching for Liverpool start

 

Published 44 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani may have to be patient for a little longer before getting his first start for Liverpool since his £20 million summer move from Roma.

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Keane blasts Platini, Blatter

 

Published 45 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has hit out at the presidents of FIFA and UEFA following his country's controversial World Cup exit in Paris, claiming they would be "delighted" that France had gone through. > >

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Bundesliga: Bayern face "game of the season"

 

Published 45 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Bayern Munich are preparing for the "game of the season" this weekend, according to their general manager Uli Hoeness.

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La Liga: Barca resume with tough trip to Lions' den

 

Published 45 hours ago by Reuters at ESPNsoccernet

The intimidating roar of San Mames awaits Barcelona in La Liga as Pep Guardiola's side start a critical week of action with a testing trip to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

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Serie A: Del Piero ready for new role at Juve

 

Published 45 hours ago by Reuters at ESPNsoccernet

Fit-again Alessandro Del Piero is keen to get his campaign underway after playing just 10 minutes with Juventus so far this season, but the captain may have to take up an unfamiliar role to get back in the team. > >

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Man City boss Hughes optimistic over Barry fitness

 

Published 46 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes expects Gareth Barry to shrug off a groin problem in time to face former suitors Liverpool on Saturday.

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French sympathy for Irish, Swedes blast ref

 

Published 46 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.

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UAE club striker dies after collapsing on pitch

 

Published 46 hours ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

A United Arab Emirates footballer collapsed and died during a routine training session after suffering a massive heart attack on Wednesday.

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Laszlo throws hat into ring for Scotland job

 

Published 47 hours ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo has revealed he would be "honoured" to become the new Scotland manager and is prepared to open talks with the SFA.

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Stubborn Rehhagel's tactics pay off for Greece

 

Published 47 hours ago by Reuters at ESPNsoccernet

Champagne corks flew and cigars were being lit on board the Greek charter flight as the players celebrated their qualification for next year's World Cup following their 1-0 win in Ukraine. > >

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Löw hails resilient Germany on emotional night

 

Published 2 days ago by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet

Germany coach Joachim Löw praised his side for their performance in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast in what were difficult circumstances just days after Robert Enke was laid to rest.

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Ireland skipper Keane blasts Platini and Blatter

 

Published 2 days ago by Soccernet staff at ESPNsoccernet

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has hit out at the presidents of FIFA and UEFA following his country's controversial World Cup exit in Paris, claiming they would be "delighted" that France had gone through.

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