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Nine Euro Stars Earn Japan Call

Nine Euro Stars Earn Japan Call

Japan's new coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players for the upcoming friendlies against Argentina and South Korea. 1 Oct 2010
Xavi Omitted From Spain Squad

Xavi Omitted From Spain Squad

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has been left out of Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque's squad for next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland. 1 Oct 2010
Blanc Worried for Benzema

Blanc Worried for Benzema

France coach Laurent Blanc is concerned that Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema sometimes listens to the wrong advice and does not work hard enough at his game. 1 Oct 2010
Inter Are World's Best - Arnautovic

Inter Are World's Best - Arnautovic

Werder Bremen forward Marco Arnautovic admitted his side had been beaten by a superior force last night after their 4-0 Champions League defeat at Inter Milan. 1 Oct 2010
Red Mist Descends On A-League

Red Mist Descends On A-League

IN the wake of a weekend of undermanned (and under attended) A-League games taking place, the FourFourTwo Insider crew reviews and previews local matters, alongside taking a peer towards the Socceroos and EPL in this week’s pod. 30 Sep 2010
Rangers Play Down Expectations

Rangers Play Down Expectations

Walter Smith refused to countenance any talk of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League after Steven Naismith's first-half strike against Bursaspor at Ibrox took the Light Blues top of Group C along with Manchester United. 30 Sep 2010
Ferguson Impressed By Hernandez's Finishing Touch

Ferguson Impressed By Hernandez's Finishing Touch

Sir Alex Ferguson claimed scoring goals is like "shelling peas" to the man nicknamed Little Pea. 30 Sep 2010
Bale Backs Penalty Calls

Bale Backs Penalty Calls

Gareth Bale claimed Tottenham deserved all three of their penalties in their 4-1 Champions League win over FC Twente. 30 Sep 2010
Torres Not a Certain Starter - Hodgson

Torres Not a Certain Starter - Hodgson

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will not guarantee striker Fernando Torres a starting place in the Europa League against Utrecht but admits his presence in the squad is something of an insurance policy. 30 Sep 2010
Kuyt Looking Forward to Utrecht Return

Kuyt Looking Forward to Utrecht Return

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt is relishing a return to the club where he made his professional debut but there will be no sentimentality when he runs out at Utrecht's Stadion Galgenwaard. 30 Sep 2010
Del Piero Wary of City Threat

Del Piero Wary of City Threat

Juventus veteran Alessandro Del Piero expects a tough test against Manchester City in the Europa League tomorrow. 30 Sep 2010
Gold Backs Green Over Gesture

Gold Backs Green Over Gesture

David Gold has defended West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green for the defiant gesture which he aimed towards the press box following the Hammers' 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday. 30 Sep 2010
Probe Begins Into Marseille Claims

Probe Begins Into Marseille Claims

Chelsea have launched an investigation into a number of incidents involving Marseille fans amid claims by the French club's security chief that he was thrown out of Stamford Bridge ahead of their Champions League game. 30 Sep 2010
Redknapp: Twente Paid the Penalty

Redknapp: Twente Paid the Penalty

Harry Redknapp felt Tottenham deserved two of the penalties they were awarded in tonight's 4-1 Champions League victory over FC Twente. 30 Sep 2010
Fifa Reveal New Transfer System

Fifa Reveal New Transfer System

FIFA chiefs believe clubs will stop "playing chicken" near transfer deadline when their new online system for players comes into force this week. 30 Sep 2010
Reds a Different Proposition to Celtic - Utrecht Boss

Reds a Different Proposition to Celtic - Utrecht Boss

FC Utrecht coach Ton du Chatinier admits Liverpool pose far more difficult Europa League opposition than the Celtic team disposed of earlier in the competition. 30 Sep 2010
Bluewings Reach Asian Champions League Final

Bluewings Reach Asian Champions League Final

Suwon Bluewings defeated Jeju United on penalties to reach the final of the Korea FA Cup and move to within 90 minutes of a place at the 2011 Asian Champions League. 30 Sep 2010
Mancini - Balotelli Back By End of October

Mancini - Balotelli Back By End of October

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini expects Mario Balotelli to return to the squad at the end of next month. 30 Sep 2010
Fabianski Relishing Blues Test

Fabianski Relishing Blues Test

Lukasz Fabianski claims he is "ready for Chelsea" after answering his critics with a fine display for Arsenal in the heat of Champions League battle against Partizan Belgrade. 30 Sep 2010
Terry Hoping for Lengthy Anelka Stay

Terry Hoping for Lengthy Anelka Stay

Chelsea captain John Terry wants Nicolas Anelka to stay with the Blues for years. 30 Sep 2010
Bent: Black Cats Ready for United

Bent: Black Cats Ready for United

In-form striker Darren Bent has warned Manchester United not to expect an easy day out at Sunderland this weekend. 30 Sep 2010