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Purslow Still Hopeful Of Liverpool Buy-Out

Purslow Still Hopeful Of Liverpool Buy-Out

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow remains hopeful the club can be sold sooner rather than later with a number of interested parties currently looking at the club's accounts. 23 Sep 2010
Foreigners Enrich English Game: Del Bosque

Foreigners Enrich English Game: Del Bosque

SPAIN coach Vicente del Bosque does not believe England's World Cup failure should be blamed on the amount of foreigners in the Premier League, claiming they are a benefit rather than a hindrance to the English game. 23 Sep 2010
Fury Fired Up For Road Trip

Fury Fired Up For Road Trip

NORTH Queensland Fury have today embarked on a challenging road trip which will see them play Wellington Phoenix, Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners in the space of eight days. 22 Sep 2010
Mariners Academy Heads To China

Mariners Academy Heads To China

A VISIT to Beijing's iconic Birds Nest Stadium, the home of the 2008 Olympic Games, will be a highlight of the Central Coast Mariners Junior and Youth Academy visit to China over the next ten days. 22 Sep 2010
Jets Future Secure

Jets Future Secure

FOOTBALL Federation Australia today announced that the Newcastle Jets team would be continuing in the Hyundai A-League under new ownership arrangements. 22 Sep 2010
FIFA To Issue World Cup Votes Warning

FIFA To Issue World Cup Votes Warning

FIFA are to warn countries bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that they are banned from doing deals for votes with other nations. 22 Sep 2010
Carling Cup Wrap: Nasri Guns Down Spurs

Carling Cup Wrap: Nasri Guns Down Spurs

SAMIR Nasri scored two penalties in extra-time to help Arsenal to a 4-1 victory over north London rivals Tottenham in the third round of the Carling Cup. 22 Sep 2010
La Liga Wrap: Madrid Go Top

La Liga Wrap: Madrid Go Top

REAL Madrid returned to the summit of the Primera Division this evening following an incident-packed 3-0 victory over Espanyol. 22 Sep 2010
Nasri Hails Wilshere Display In Spurs Rout

Nasri Hails Wilshere Display In Spurs Rout

SAMIR Nasri hailed Jack Wilshere as a player with a big England future after the Arsenal youngster inspired a 4-1 victory at Tottenham in the Carling Cup. 22 Sep 2010
Moyes Angered At Bottle Throwing Incident

Moyes Angered At Bottle Throwing Incident

EVERTON manager David Moyes accused a Brentford fan of throwing a bottle into the travelling fans after his side's shock penalty shoot-out defeat against the League One side tonight. 22 Sep 2010
Hughes Fumes Over Wilkinson Challenge

Hughes Fumes Over Wilkinson Challenge

FULHAM boss Mark Hughes has accused Stoke's Andy Wilkinson of ignoring the footballer's code by making an "absolutely ridiculous" challenge on Moussa Dembele in the closing stages of this evening's Carling Cup tie at the Britannia Stadium. 22 Sep 2010
Grant Buoyed By Hammers Cup Success

Grant Buoyed By Hammers Cup Success

AVRAM Grant remains optimistic that West Ham can drag themselves from the foot of the Barclays Premier League after seeing them book their place in the fourth round of the Carling Cup. 22 Sep 2010
Serie A Players' Strike Called Off

Serie A Players' Strike Called Off

A STRIKE by Serie A players, which would have halted top-flight football in Italy this weekend, has been called off. 22 Sep 2010
Bento Handed Portuguese Role

Bento Handed Portuguese Role

PAULO Bento has been appointed as the new coach of Portugal. 22 Sep 2010
Ujfalusi Banned for Messi Tackle

Ujfalusi Banned for Messi Tackle

ATLETICO Madrid defender Tomas Ujfalusi has been handed a two-match ban following his sending-off against Barcelona on Sunday when his challenge saw Lionel Messi leave the pitch on a stretcher. 22 Sep 2010
Park Eyes ACL Turnaround

Park Eyes ACL Turnaround

POHANG Steelers boss Park Chang-hyun believes his side have the necessary weapons to overcome a 2-1 first-leg deficit to Zob Ahan and reach the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League. 22 Sep 2010
Mancini Empathises With Unhappy Stars

Mancini Empathises With Unhappy Stars

ROBERTO Mancini believes it would be "crazy" if he did not have a dressing room full of unhappy players. 22 Sep 2010
Scholes: We Want To Win Every Game

Scholes: We Want To Win Every Game

PAUL Scholes has given the Carling Cup an unqualified thumbs-up, even though it could be one of the reasons why England perform so badly at major tournaments. 22 Sep 2010
Terry Pleased By Young Stars' Progress

Terry Pleased By Young Stars' Progress

CHELSEA captain John Terry insists the club's 'young guns' are beginning to make their mark on the first team. 22 Sep 2010
Changes Will Take Time: Houllier

Changes Will Take Time: Houllier

GERARD Houllier admits it will take time to stamp his mark on Aston Villa as he prepares to take charge for the first time in tomorrow's home Carling Cup tie with Blackburn. 22 Sep 2010
Kuyt Could Make Swift Reds Return

Kuyt Could Make Swift Reds Return

LIVERPOOL forward Dirk Kuyt is on course to return sooner than expected from a shoulder injury. 22 Sep 2010