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Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology

Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology

ENGLAND 2018 have welcomed an apology from Russia's sports minister which has defused tension between the rival World Cup bid teams. 29 Oct 2010
Fitness Fight For United's Djite

Fitness Fight For United's Djite

GOLD Coast United striker Bruce Djite faces a race against time to be fit for Sunday's clash with North Queensland Fury in Townsville as he bids to recover from a hamstring strain. 29 Oct 2010
Inside Nike’s ‘The Chance’ Pacific Finals

Inside Nike’s ‘The Chance’ Pacific Finals

SEE behind the scenes of Nike’s ‘The Chance’ Pacific final trails where 27 uncontracted players from the region vied for four spots at the Nike Academy in the UK. 29 Oct 2010
Cristiano Ronaldo Goes On Safari

Cristiano Ronaldo Goes On Safari

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has unveiled his new Nike boots, the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, which features the sort of flash print design that fits the personality of the Portuguese playboy perfectly. 29 Oct 2010
The Roo Conspiracy Theory

The Roo Conspiracy Theory

THE FourFourTwo Insider podcast lads review the best of the two-horse race in the A-League and if Rooney is still set for a high profile exit in January. 28 Oct 2010
New Heights For Lavicka

New Heights For Lavicka

SYDNEY FC boss Vitezslav Lavicka was today making good on his promise to conquer his fear of heights and scale Sydney Harbour Bridge after the Sky Blues finally notched an A-League win. 28 Oct 2010
No Early Mark For Leckie

No Early Mark For Leckie

MATHEW Leckie wants to see out the A-League campaign with Adelaide United and claim silverware as he edges towards his expected exit to the Bundesliga. 28 Oct 2010
Archie: A Victory Man For Life

Archie: A Victory Man For Life

MELBOURNE Victory are keen to snap up striker Archie Thompson for life as the player gets ever closer to a return to action but the clock is ticking on his current marquee contract. 28 Oct 2010
No Sentiment From McBreen

No Sentiment From McBreen

CENTRAL Coast Mariners striker Daniel McBreen has fond memories of Perth Glory but that won't stop him trying to heap more misery on Ian Ferguson's struggling outfit this weekend. 28 Oct 2010
Man United Snap Up Nobby Stiles World Cup Medal

Man United Snap Up Nobby Stiles World Cup Medal

A 1966 World Cup winners' medal belonging to England player Nobby Stiles was bought for a record-breaking sum by his former club today. 28 Oct 2010
Russia's 'Primitive' Dig At England Bid

Russia's 'Primitive' Dig At England Bid

The war of words between England and Russia's 2018 World Cup bids has intensified with England being called "absolutely primitive" by the honorary president of the Russian Football Union for their decision to make a formal complaint to FIFA about their bid rivals. 28 Oct 2010
Refereeing Investigation Passed to SFA Committee

Refereeing Investigation Passed to SFA Committee

The investigation into the Celtic penalty U-turn that led assistant referee Steven Craven to quit has been passed to the Scottish Football Association`s referee committee. 28 Oct 2010
Man City Fans Pay Tribute to Big Mal

Man City Fans Pay Tribute to Big Mal

Hundreds of Manchester City fans paid their respects to Malcolm Allison today when the former manager's funeral cortege passed by the club's home stadium. 28 Oct 2010
Mbokani Flattered By Spurs Link

Mbokani Flattered By Spurs Link

Monaco striker Dieumerci Mbokani admits he is flattered by reports linking him with a January move to Tottenham. 28 Oct 2010
Owen: Hard Work Will Bring Hernandez Success

Owen: Hard Work Will Bring Hernandez Success

Michael Owen has warned Manchester United's new fans' hero Javier Hernandez that he cannot afford to rest on his laurels. 28 Oct 2010
Phillips Seeking Silver Lining

Phillips Seeking Silver Lining

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips wants to end his goal-laden career by finally winning some major silverware. 28 Oct 2010
Marcelo Backs Benzema

Marcelo Backs Benzema

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has thrown his support behind under-fire team-mate Karim Benzema. 28 Oct 2010
Venky's Warn Rovers Fans to Be Realistic

Venky's Warn Rovers Fans to Be Realistic

Blackburn's prospective new owners have warned fans to have realistic expectations about their takeover. 28 Oct 2010
England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa

England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa

FIFA will tomorrow begin their final executive committee before the World Cup vote with another headache to deal with following England 2018's formal complaint against the head of Russia's bid. 27 Oct 2010
McLeish - I Thought We Were Going Out

McLeish - I Thought We Were Going Out

Relieved Birmingham manager Alex McLeish admitted he thought his side were on their way out of the Carling Cup before they finally overcame League One side Brentford on a penalty shoot-out at St Andrew's. 27 Oct 2010
Martinez Backs Boselli to Shine

Martinez Backs Boselli to Shine

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez promised supporters they will soon see the best of Mauro Boselli after today's victory over Swansea. 27 Oct 2010