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Henry says France-Ireland game should be replayed
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Thierry Henry says the "fairest solution" is to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff after he set up the deciding goal with a hand ball.
Henry issued a statement Friday admitting he handled the ball and felt embarrassed at how France qualified for the World Cup...
Donovan, Beckham: From Rivals to BFFs
by Brian StrausFiled under: MLSSEATTLE -- Landon Donovan's MLS goal of the year was remarkable on two levels. First, the curling volley was an incredible strike, with a beyond-the-post bend reminiscent of Roberto Carlos' famous free kick against France 12 years ago. Second...
English Premier League Roundup, Nov. 28
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PL Roundup: Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick as Man United beat Portsmouth 4-1 on Saturday.
Rooney's hat trick clinches United win at Pompey
LONDON (AP) -Wayne Rooney scored a hat trick as Manchester United beat last-place Portsmouth 4-1 Saturday to stay close to Chelsea in the Premier League title race.
Messi to face Catalunya XI in Argentina friendly
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Barcelona star Lionel Messi is set to play against a Catalunya selection after Argentina coach Diego Maradona named a squad on Thursday for a friendly he is banned from taking part in.
Beckham promises return to MLS, buy franchise
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The world's most recognizable player did all he could to win a title in a third country.
David Beckham took three painkilling injections to dull the pain in his bruised right foot before Sunday night's MLS Cup title match for Los Angeles. He set up his team's only goal...
Thierry Henry Aint Apologizing For No Handball
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If you haven't seen it, this may be the last Thierry Henry handball video left on earth. Better get your eyes on it before it's extinct.
As for how Thierry Henry feels about it, let's just say he isn't apologetic.
"Yes, there is a handball but I am not...
Handball row left Henry devastated
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Thierry Henry considered ending his international career following the furore that surrounded his handball against Ireland in the World Cup playoff in Paris last Wednesday.
Speaking to L’Equipe newspaper, the Barcelona
Gerrard bullish as Liverpool enter last-chance saloon
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Liverpool set out for a must-win Champions League clash with Debrecen without injured striker Fernando Torres but with captain Steven Gerrard insisting they can still turn their season around.
A run
Don Garber on Montreal, Beckham Ownership, New MLS Cup Format
by Brian StrausFiled under: MLSSEATTLE -- David Beckham could be an MLS owner in 2012 and the league is considering letting the higher-seeded finalist host MLS Cup as early as next year, Commissioner Don Garber said at halftime of Sunday evening's championship game at Qwest Field...
Ballack: We must learn lessons from Enke's suicide
Still reeling from the suicide of Robert Enke, Germany captain Michael Ballack hopes the goalkeeper's death provides a wake-up call to the football community to help players suffering from depression.
Messi injury adds to Barca woes
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Barcelona’s Argentine attacking midfielder Lionel Messi faces missing his club’s crucial Champions League meeting with Inter Milan after picking up a thigh injury in Saturday’s draw with Athletic Bilbao, the
Why Donovan to Mexico's Club America makes sense
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Landon Donovan's had a stellar MLS career, but a move abroad seems imminent. But 'abroad' could be closer than you think.
Terry encouraged by Kakuta debut
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Chelsea captain John Terry is encouraged by Gael Kakuta's rise through the ranks and hopeful he can establish himself as a first-team regular.
Cantona: Henry Wouldn’t Have Lasted Three Seconds With Me!
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Every man and his dog has been asked what they think of Thierry Henry disgraceful cheating this week which denied Ireland a place in the World Cup.
Eric Cantona is the latest to give his opinion on Henry and seems to imply if he had been playing, and if was Irish, he would have kicked the [...]
Analyzing David Beckham’s Hybrid Haircut
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Often times, athletes who are in the final stage of their career resort to a hybrid of the skills that once dominated previous phases of their lives. No more power fastball? Mix in more control. A loss of scrambling prowess? It’s pocket quarterback time.
This combination...
Coke Zero – Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker: Behind the scenes
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I’m sure you have heard about Coke Zero – Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker show. We also showed you the little stunt Rooney pulled where he’s dribbling (kind of) through a bunch of randomly rolled tires (if not, click here). We got hold of more of the clippings...
Henry Admits Handball
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Ireland met defeat, and the end of their World Cup dreams, at the hands of Thierry Henry – quite literally. Henry’s controversial set-up to Gallas’s equalizing goal, which saw France advance on aggregate, has been confirmed by those involved to be a handball allowed...
Owen: I Can’t Complain!
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Michael Owen got another 90 minutes under his belt against Everton today, filling in for the injured Dimitar Berbatov, and reckons life at Manchester United has left him with nothing to complain about.
“I have played in a team that was struggling and I much prefer life at a winning...
Ronaldo, Messi ready for Barcelona-Real Madrid
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La Liga Preview: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will face each other in the derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Bergkamp again hints at interest in Arsenal role
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Former Arsenal striker Dennis Bergkamp has reiterated his interest in taking a coaching role in England but insists he is not yet ready for full-time management.
Henry admits using his hand to qualify France
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France striker Thierry Henry admits he intentionally handled the ball to set up William Gallas' equalizing goal, sending France to the World Cup at Ireland's expense after an intense 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
With Ireland leading 1-0 and the match level on aggregate deep into...
Rooney: I Want Best United Scoring Record This Season
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Wayne Rooney has claimed that he is prepared to take on the burden of goals in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s currently the fourth highest scorer in the league but is aiming to beat his best scoring total of 23 goals this season.
“Having lost Ronaldo and Carlos...
Ferguson Talks About Rooney’s England And United Captaincy
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Fabio Capello named Wayne Rooney the captain for England’s 2-0 defeat against Brazil because he is the best player in the squad.
Sir Alex Ferguson has reflected on this decision and also weighs up the chances of Rooney becoming our captain one day.
“You can see the qualities...
Shearer in line for Sheffield Utd job
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Alan Shearer is favourite to takeover at Bramall Lane should current Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell be sacked.
The Blades are currently languishing well outside the playoff zone and fans are
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