October 19, 2009

World Cup play-off draw

France, runners up in 2006, have been drawn to face the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup play-offs for a place in next summer's tournament.

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October 19, 2009

Ferguson charged over ref remarks

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following the remarks he made about referee Alan Wiley's fitness.

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October 19, 2009

Torres blow for Liverpool

Fernando Torres has failed to recover from his injury in time for Tuesday's Champions League encounter against Lyon.

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October 19, 2009

Shortlist an indictment of Italian game – Abete

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October 19, 2009

Kompany signs new Man City deal

Manchester City midfielder Vincent Kompany has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

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October 19, 2009

Ballon d’Or nominees unveiled

Reigning World and European and World player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, heads a list of 30 nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or.

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October 19, 2009

Sweden confirm Eriksson interest

The chief of the Swedish FA has confirmed their interest in Sven Goran Eriksson returning to his homeland to coach the national side.

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October 19, 2009

Big four no more – Hughes

Mark Hughes expects the battle for the Premier League to be more competitive this season, with the traditional 'big four' of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal coming under pressure from teams below.

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October 19, 2009

Why I turned down Real – Wenger

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he was tempted by an offer to coach Real Madrid, but in the end he could not leave Arsenal. One factor in his decision to stay is that he made…

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