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China Thrashed by Uruguay

China Thrashed by Uruguay

Uruguay's successful Asian tour continued as the World Cup semi-finalists beat China 4-0 at Wuhan Sports Centre. 13 Oct 2010
Italy Game Abandoned

Italy Game Abandoned

EURO WRAP: UEFA must decide whether to award Italy a 3-0 win over Serbia or replay a match that was abandoned after only six minutes amid violent scenes in Genoa today. 13 Oct 2010
Arnie Grateful For A Break

Arnie Grateful For A Break

GRAHAM Arnold is grateful for the international break for the long-awaited chance to put his feet up and relax for the first time in years, he admitted. 13 Oct 2010
Miron: Thwaite's Time Will Come

Miron: Thwaite's Time Will Come

MIRON Bleiberg is confident Michael Thwaite's push for a Socceroos spot will be rewarded with a starting slot after the defender made a positive impression on Holger Osieck at training. 13 Oct 2010
Theo: Midweek Tests Crucial

Theo: Midweek Tests Crucial

BRISBANE Roar goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos believes the upcoming run of midweek games will separate "the men from the boys" in the A-League. 13 Oct 2010
Houllier: Everyone Has a Part to Play

Houllier: Everyone Has a Part to Play

Gerard Houllier has stressed the importance of every member of Aston Villa's first-team squad and insists they all have a key role to play. 12 Oct 2010
Gerrard Hits Back At Liverpool Critics

Gerrard Hits Back At Liverpool Critics

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has given his full backing to striker Fernando Torres and manager Roy Hodgson after both came in for early-season criticism. 12 Oct 2010
Modric Vows to Find His 'Rhythm'

Modric Vows to Find His 'Rhythm'

Luka Modric has admitted to being below par for Tottenham so far this season. 12 Oct 2010
Footballer Facing Arrest After Court No-Show

Footballer Facing Arrest After Court No-Show

Anton Ferdinand faces being arrested and held in custody today after he failed to turn up for a court appearance. 12 Oct 2010
Larsson Reveals United Regret

Larsson Reveals United Regret

Henrik Larsson has admitted the greatest regret of his career was snubbing Sir Alex Ferguson's pleas for him to spend more time with Manchester United. 12 Oct 2010
Lim Makes New Bid For Liverpool

Lim Makes New Bid For Liverpool

Liverpool's complicated ownership issues took another twist today when Singapore businessman Peter Lim lodged an increased offer for the club. 12 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Hopes to Adopt Moore's Style

Ferdinand Hopes to Adopt Moore's Style

Rio Ferdinand intends to follow Bobby Moore's template in the art of being an England captain - and rejects outright the theory he is getting distracted by an excess of off-field projects. 12 Oct 2010
Capello Confident In Rooney Form

Capello Confident In Rooney Form

Fabio Capello believes Wayne Rooney is in prime form and tip-top fitness for England's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro tomorrow. 12 Oct 2010
Brazil Boss Bemoans Poor Turn-Out

Brazil Boss Bemoans Poor Turn-Out

Mano Menezes admitted he was disappointed by the poor attendance for Brazil's 2-0 clash with Ukraine at Pride Park. 12 Oct 2010
Dalglish Wants Fans to Lay Off Levein

Dalglish Wants Fans to Lay Off Levein

Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish has told the Tartan Army it is time for a reality check following criticism of Craig Levein's tactics against Czech Republic. 12 Oct 2010
Fletcher Highlights Spanish Work Ethic

Fletcher Highlights Spanish Work Ethic

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher feels his side will have to overcome one of the greatest work ethics in world football if they are to get anything against Spain. 12 Oct 2010
Bank Moves to Keep Reds Board In Place

Bank Moves to Keep Reds Board In Place

The Royal Bank of Scotland has obtained an injunction preventing Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett from sacking independent chairman Martin Broughton or any other board members ahead of tomorrow's court case. 12 Oct 2010
Del Bosque: We're Ready for Scotland

Del Bosque: We're Ready for Scotland

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has told Scotland he will be ready for whatever system they throw at the world champions at Hampden tomorrow. 12 Oct 2010
Touchline Ban for Holloway

Touchline Ban for Holloway

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has been given a one-match touchline ban and £9,500 fine for his language and behaviour towards match officials after his team's Barclays Premier League game against Blackburn on September 25. 12 Oct 2010
Pepe Hoping for Repeat Performance Against Iceland

Pepe Hoping for Repeat Performance Against Iceland

Portugal defender Pepe is hoping last week's victory over Denmark will have provided the tonic his side needed to get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign up and running. 12 Oct 2010
Arshavin Targets 'Fuss-Free' Win

Arshavin Targets 'Fuss-Free' Win

Andrey Arshavin is hoping Russia make life easier for themselves against FYR Macedonia than they did against the Republic of Ireland. 12 Oct 2010