Friday December 5, 2008
No guts, no glory
It's a case of win or bust for Perth against Melbourne.
Roar's Miller set to play through pain barrier
Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina has said attacking linchpin Charlie Miller is likely to start in tomorrow's clash with Central Coast in Gosford.
Pizarro fights ban
Werder Bremen and Peru striker Claudio Pizarro will appeal against an 18-month ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Banned for Nazi salute
Daniel Guijo-Velasco of Dutch team Helmond Sport was banned for five matches for raising his arm in a Nazi salute.
Tenerife bribe claim
The Spanish football federation has referred allegations by a former player at second-division side Tenerife that he was bribed to lose a key match last season to public prosecutors, a spokesman says.
Abramovich chips in
Roman Abramovich has dipped into his pocket to the tune of $US5 million ($A7.75 million) to pay former Socceroo boss Guus Hiddink's salary as Russia's national coach, the Interfax news agency has reported.
Extra-special goal
Lazio fought back to claim an extra-time 2-1 Italian Cup win over 10-man AC Milan and secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Internacional makes history for Brazil
Internacional became the first Brazilian club to win the Copa Sudamericana after striker Nilmar scored in the 23rd minute of extra-time to earn a 1-1 draw with Argentina's Estudiantes.
Casillas rejects move
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has rejected a move to Manchester City.
Merrick shows faith in players
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick was critical of his team's outmuscled midfield and ineffectual attack after last week's 2-1 loss to Wellington Phoenix.
Glorious past
Between 2000 and 2004 Perth Glory was involved in four National Soccer League grand finals.
Four-goal Tevez fires up to sink Blackburn
Carlos Tevez scored four times to put Manchester United into the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 5-3 victory over Blackburn while Tottenham maintained its defence by rallying to beat Watford 2-1.
Former England boss enjoys Dutch success
Former England boss Steve McClaren's soccer rehabilitation continued on Wednesday when he guided Dutch club FC Twente into the UEFA Cup last 32.
Beckham still cherishes his work ethic
He might be as much a fashion icon as a footballer these days, but David Beckham hopes he'll be remembered most of all as a hard worker.
Mariners battling, but appeal at home
Central CoastMariners have only taken one point from their past six — and that thanks to a lucky late leveller in Perth last weekend—but Lawrie McKinna’s side could be value at $2.75 to defeat Queensland Roar at Bluetongue Stadium tomorrow night.
Roy Keane and Sunderland part company
Roy Keane has resigned as manager of English Premier League club Sunderland "after reaching an amicable agreement" with the team, according to an e-mailed statement from the club.
Thursday December 4, 2008
Remember me as a hard worker: Beckham
Soccer superstar David Beckham hopes he'll be remembered most of all as a hard worker.
England flop McClaren is Euro hit
Former England boss Steve McClaren's soccer rehabilitation continued on Wednesday when he guided Dutch club FC Twente into the UEFA Cup last 32.
Spurs and Man United into League Cup semis
Carlos Tevez has scored four times in a 5-3 victory over Blackburn while Tottenham rallied to beat Watford 2-1.
Is Berger a Dutchman too many for FFA?
In isolation, Han Berger looks a decent appointment to arguably the most important post in the Australian game.
Burnley storms past the Gunners
Burnley follows its victory over Chelsea by beating Arsenal 2-0 to reach the League Cup semi-finals for the first time in 25 years.
Wednesday December 3, 2008
Burnley sends Arsenal's kids crashing out
Arsenal's young stars were upstaged by Burnley's own talented rookie as Kevin McDonald gives the Championship club a shock 2-0 win in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Soccer bid to win indigenous hearts
Australian soccer will take on the AFL in the battle for young indigenous talent, with a secret plan to be announced early next year.
Wellington Phoenix? It's Aussie through and through
Claims that the NZ-based club shouldn't be part of the A-League are short-sighted.
Reds squander chance to move clear
Liverpool booed off the field by frustrated fans after being held 0-0 by West Ham, squandering chance to pull away from Chelsea atop the English Premier League.
