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Jets Seal Four Year Culina Deal

Jets Seal Four Year Culina Deal

NEWCASTLE Jets have extended coach Branko Culina's contract for a further four years securing his future at the helm of the Hunter-based club until March 2015. 9 Oct 2010
Ozil Stars In Germany Win

Ozil Stars In Germany Win

MESUT Ozil helped Germany to their third straight Euro 2012 qualifying win tonight with a goal in a 3-0 win against his ancestors' nation Turkey at Berlin's Olympiastadion. 9 Oct 2010
Llorente Pleased With Spanish Brace

Llorente Pleased With Spanish Brace

SPAIN striker Fernando Llorente spoke of his delight after his brace helped the reigning world and European champions ease past Lithuania in Santander tonight. 9 Oct 2010
Trapattoni: Russia Deserved Victory

Trapattoni: Russia Deserved Victory

GIOVANNI Trapattoni admitted the Republic of Ireland did not deserve to get anything out of tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia despite their stirring comeback. 9 Oct 2010
Levein Stands By Cautious Approach

Levein Stands By Cautious Approach

SCOTLAND manager Craig Levein insists he has no regrets about his defensive approach against the Czech Republic despite suffering their first defeat of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. 9 Oct 2010
Worthington Hails Northern Ireland Point

Worthington Hails Northern Ireland Point

NORTHERN Ireland manager Nigel Worthington revealed his players were left dejected at failing to beat 2006 world champions Italy. 9 Oct 2010
Flynn Rues Damaging Defeat

Flynn Rues Damaging Defeat

WALES caretaker manager Brian Flynn admitted his team's Euro 2012 qualification hopes had been "severely damaged" following tonight's 1-0 defeat against Bulgaria at Cardiff City Stadium. 9 Oct 2010
Jagielka Ruled Out

Jagielka Ruled Out

FABIO Capello has been spared the nightmare of deciding whether to axe Rio Ferdinand or John Terry for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro after Phil Jagielka was ruled out with a hamstring injury sustained this morning. 9 Oct 2010
New Magpies Contract For Carroll

New Magpies Contract For Carroll

NEWCASTLE striker Andy Carroll has signed a new five-year contract with the Barclays Premier League club. 9 Oct 2010
Davies: I Can Thrive At International Level

Davies: I Can Thrive At International Level

KEVIN Davies is out to prove he can be far more than a one-dimensional target man. 9 Oct 2010
Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

Batista Hopeful Despite Argentina Setback

INTERIM coach Sergio Batista does not believe the 1-0 friendly defeat to Japan today will damage his chances of securing the Argentina job full-time. 9 Oct 2010
Trebles For Uruguay Pair

Trebles For Uruguay Pair

LUIS Suarez and Edinson Cavani both scored hat-tricks as World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay came from behind to thrash Indonesia 7-1 in an international friendly in Jakarta. 9 Oct 2010
FIFA Lift Nigeria Suspension For Now

FIFA Lift Nigeria Suspension For Now

NIGERIA'S suspension from FIFA competitions has been provisionally lifted pending a further court hearing on October 25. 9 Oct 2010
Gill Sees "Very Good" Accounts

Gill Sees "Very Good" Accounts

MANCHESTER United chief executive David Gill insists there is no pressure to sell star players such as Wayne Rooney despite the club making losses of £83.6million. 9 Oct 2010
NESV Take Key Step Towards Reds Takeover

NESV Take Key Step Towards Reds Takeover

NEW England Sports Ventures' takeover of Liverpool moved a significant step closer today after they passed a key Premier League test. 9 Oct 2010
Murphy To Be Applauded For Speaking Out

Murphy To Be Applauded For Speaking Out

AT last a player with brains where they should be has tackled an issue which continues to blight football. 9 Oct 2010
Bosingwa Close To Blues Return

Bosingwa Close To Blues Return

CHELSEA right-back Jose Bosingwa is ready to resume first-team football after a year sidelined with knee problems. 9 Oct 2010
Ferdinand Back In England Training

Ferdinand Back In England Training

RIO Ferdinand today began his bid to re-ignite his England career - and to regain the captaincy - ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley. 9 Oct 2010
Mourinho Rules Out Bale Bid

Mourinho Rules Out Bale Bid

REAL Madrid boss Jose Mourinho appears to have ruled out a swoop for Gareth Bale after insisting he does not want another left winger. 9 Oct 2010
Retirement Story "Nonsense": Van Der Sar

Retirement Story "Nonsense": Van Der Sar

MANCHESTERUnited goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has rubbished suggestions he has decided to retire at the end of the season. 9 Oct 2010
Juve Laugh Off Buffon Reports

Juve Laugh Off Buffon Reports

JUVENTUS have dismissed reports goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon could join Manchester United. 9 Oct 2010