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Davis: LA's Becks, Donovan add sizzle to final

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:15:00 +0000

There's a little more buzz, just a little more jitter in the bug. The city has done a fantastic job of hugging Sounders FC close and making them feel welcome, and same for MLS by extension.

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Sarachan great complement to LA's Arena

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:47:00 +0000

Dave Sarachan has been an invaluable assistant to Bruce Arena at the college, professional and international level. These days, Sarachan is his No. 1 man with the Los Angeles Galaxy, who take on Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup Sunday.

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LA notes: Beckham's special boot

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:30:00 +0000

David Beckham said although Friday's session at Qwest Field was the first time he'd been able to train since the Western Conference Championship, but that he will be ready for Sunday's MLS Cup.

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Chelsea's Lampard joins flight to Serbia for treatment (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:28:44 +0000

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has flown to Serbia for treatment on the torn thigh muscle he suffered training with England ahead of last weekend's friendly with Brazil, British media reported on Saturday.

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Both teams want the home crowd on their side

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:20:03 +0000

Players from both the L.A. Galaxy and Real Salt Lake look forward to a good atmosphere at Qwest Field in the MLS Cup final Sunday.

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RSL notes: Johnson's midfield transformation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:00 +0000

Real Salt Lake midfielder Will Johnson wasn't always a terrier who made opposing midfielders miserable. Once upon a time, Johnson played forward.

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Salt Lake hoping to feel at home against Galaxy (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:07:33 +0000

David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for Sunday's MLS Cup final but opponents Real Salt Lake expect to benefit from a backlash from supporters in Seattle.

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LA's Ricketts delivers in clutch

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:00 +0000

Long, strange trips are part and parcel of a soccer player's existence. They can take a performer to the pinnacles of the sport, as well as down some blind alleys. The Los Angeles Galaxy can thank the latter of those two possibilities for having goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts in their midst.

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RSL's Beckerman: 'We came here to win'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:00 +0000

After taking a day off Thursday to travel to Seattle, RSL trained for approximately an hour and a half in the first of its two practice sessions in the Emerald City.

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West Ham launch 'Katy Perry kit' to meet huge demand (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:19 +0000

West Ham United have launched a claret and blue lingerie outfit as worn by American singer Katy Perry at this month's MTV Awards to sell to their fans.

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Valencia Midfielder Ever Banega Expecting Tough Game Against Osasuna (Goal.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:14 +0000

The Argentinian says things are going well for Los Che...

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Former critic Donovan credits Beckham for L.A turnaround (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:02:17 +0000

L.A Galaxy's turnaround from worst to best in Major League Soccer, which could be completed with a win in Sunday's MLS Cup final, has been largely due to David Beckham's change in attitude, captain Landon Donovan said on Friday.

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Republic Of Ireland Boss Giovanni Trapattoni Vows To Fight On (Goal.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:24 +0000

I don't give up - Trapattoni...

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We Must Show Character To Beat Osasuna - Valencia Coach Unai Emery (Goal.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:17 +0000

Los Che's coach says the officials can't be influenced by the home support...

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Real Salt Lake embracing overlooked role

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:47 +0000

Goalkeeper Nick Rimando just finished rattling off all the players and qualities that make the Los Angeles Galaxy such a difficult opponent for Real Salt Lake in Sunday's MLS Cup final. Then Real midfielder Kyle Beckerman spoke and in three sentences summed up the position of a team that understands why it's being overlooked in favor of the big names that accompany the Galaxy. "We came here to win. We think we can win.

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I want to play for England after World Cup, says Beckham (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:16:03 +0000

David Beckham wants to continue playing for England even after next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, he was quoted as saying on Saturday.

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Egyptian fans riot against Algeria (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:25 +0000

Egyptian fans burned Algerian flags and rioted outside the Algerian Embassy in Cairo, smashing cars and shop windows in an escalating row over their bitter World Cup rivalry. Egyptian fans -- and the country's media -- have been thrown into a frenzy over reports that Algerians attacked and injured Egyptians after their World Cup qualifier in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, this week.

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Galaxy players, coaches recall past MLS Cups

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:00 +0000

The MLS Cup Final brings back different memories for members of the Los Angeles Galaxy who have been lucky enough to have been there and now are preparing for Sunday's championship against Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field.

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Donovan, Becks preview MLS Cup 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:00 +0000

Landon Donovan and David Beckham of the LA Galaxy share their thoughts on playing in Sunday's MLS Cup 2009 in Seattle and the long road taken to make it to Qwest Field.

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Taking you inside the interview room...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:02 +0000

...for a look at what I do often. Here's two guys you know.

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Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger Leaps To The Defence Of Thierry Henry (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:17 +0000

Wenger calls on Fifa to replay the match...

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney will not repeat England feat with Manchester United (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:16 +0000

Rooney not getting the armband anytime soon...

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Beckham has bone bruise but expects to play

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:36 +0000

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham says he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in Sunday's MLS final against Real Salt Lake. Beckham has a bone bruise in his ankle that's been bothering him for some time. He said on Friday after Los Angeles finished training at Qwest Field that the combination of the injury and the artificial surface at the stadium won't keep him from playing for his first title since joining the Galaxy.

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Top & Flop: Olympique Marseille 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:13 +0000

OM pinched an engrossing encounter by a solitary goal, lifting them right back into the championship reckoning...

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Photos from Galaxy practice, 11-20-09 (with Donovan and Beckham)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:52:03 +0000

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Beckham has bone bruise but expects to play (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:52 +0000

Los Angeles midfielder David Beckham says he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in Sunday night's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake. Beckham has a bone bruise in his ankle that's been bothering him for some time. He said Friday after Los Angeles finished training at Qwest Field that the combo of the injury and the artificial surface at the...

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Fulham Boss Roy Hodgson: Injustice May Help Birmingham City (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:12 +0000

Fulham boss fears sympathy for rivals...

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Ancelotti: Blues crew so solid at back

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:09 +0000

Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea possess the best defense in the world and that will be key to winning the title.

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Fulham's Roy Hodgson: Injustice may help Birmingham City (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:16 +0000

Fulham boss fears sympathy for rivals...

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Republic Of Ireland Goss Giovanni Trapattoni Vows To Fight On (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:16 +0000

I don't give up - Trapattoni...

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FIFA says no to replay as playoff row rumbles on (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:31 +0000

* FIFA says referees' decisions are final

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Marseille beats PSG 1-0; 15 fans arrested (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:32 +0000

Defender Gabriel Heinze scored against his former teammates to give Marseille a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Friday in a French league match which was postponed from last month. An outbreak of swine flu in PSG had forced the match to be postponed, which set off rioting between the fans in downtown Marseille.

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Catching up with RSL's Rimando, Beckerman

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:00 +0000

Nick Rimando and Kyle Beckerman of Real Salt Lake share their thoughts on playing in Sunday's MLS Cup 2009 in Seattle and the evolution of the league.

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For Bread or Soccer, Egypt Is Ready for a Riot

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:18 +0000

History has proven there are two subjects that will move Egyptians into the streets in riotous numbers, crashing windows, battling each other and defying an army of club-wielding riot police.

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Heinze header gives Marseille victory over rivals PSG (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:17 +0000

Olympique Marseille beat arch-rivals Paris St Germain 1-0 with a goal from Gabriel Heinze to move up to fourth in Ligue 1 on Friday.

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I Would Rather Win Trophies With Fiorentina Than Make Italy's World Cup Squad - Alessandro Gamberini (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:16 +0000

Gamberini wants to lift some silverware with the Viola...

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Olympique Marseille 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Heinze Strike Seals Clasico For Les Phocéens (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:16 +0000

The Argentinian scored against his old side in the first half to win the contest for his new one...

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FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:06 +0000

FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.

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UEFA reinstates Dinamo's docked Europa League points (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:26 +0000

UEFA has reinstated the three points it docked from Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb following crowd trouble during their Europa league match at Timisoara last month, European soccer's governing body said on Friday.

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Genoa Goalkeeper Marco Amelia Relishing 'Special' Match Against Livorno (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:13 +0000

Amelia talked about this weekend's match against his former team Livorno.

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Blues crew so solid at back - Carlo

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:41 +0000

Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea possess the best defence in the world - and says that will be key to winning the Premier League title.

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English Premier League Preview: Week 13

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:33 +0000

Saturday 20th November Sunderland vs Arsenal Sunderland face a tough game against Arsenal who struggle to establish themselves as serious title contenders again after a few dubious seasons, and they are certainly doing well at proving that they are fit for the challenge. At only five points adrift, if they win this game they’ll be within reach of leapfrogging Chelsea and placing themselves at the top of the table. Sunderland are going to need a miracle. Aston Villa vs Burnley Whilst Burnley’s record against the Villain’s is a pretty good one, a lot has changed since the 1930’s when they played on a regular basis. Villa need to keep winning to continue with their European hopes and it seems they’ve got a pretty good chance of doing so. Chelsea vs Wolverhampton A returning Ashley Cole is great news for Chelsea, who can’t afford any slip ups with Arsenal hot on their heals and with their squad being more than slightly injury riddled. Wolves may need this win to ...

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Mark Hughes Salutes Manchester City Goalkeeper Shay Given (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:21 +0000

Hughes: Given can cope with World Cup agony...

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Scottish Premier League: Weekend Preview (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:21 +0000

Back to league action after international gloom...

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AC Milan Chief Adriano Galliani Hints At Summer Exit For Klaas-Jan Huntelaar & Gennaro Gattuso (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:21 +0000

The Dutch striker could be on his way out of the club after one season in Serie A...

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Some quotes from RSL players Nick Rimando and Kyle Beckerman

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:04 +0000

Beckerman: "We came here to win. We think we can win. We don't really care who we're playing, who's on the team. It should be fun."

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Galaxy star power faces RSL grit in MLS Cup final

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:05 +0000

TRECKER: Sunday's MLS Cup final pits the stars in L.A. against the underdogs from Salt Lake. Who will win?

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Sampdoria Striker Antonio Cassano Sets Wedding Date For Middle Of The World Cup - Report (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:17 +0000

'Fantantonio' is convinced that no amount of protests will see him return to the Italy squad in time for the World Cup finals in South Africa...

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Drew Carey to appear at Supporters Summit

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:03 +0000

This is from Sounders FC...

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French Football Federation Reject FAI Appeal To Replay World Cup Play-Off (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:15 +0000

The Irish plea has been rejected by the French...

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