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Juve Still Trailing Dzeko

Juve Still Trailing Dzeko

JUVENTUS general director Giuseppe Marotta insists Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko is still on his club's wish list. 9 Oct 2010
Van Gaal: Bayern Are Still In Title Race

Van Gaal: Bayern Are Still In Title Race

BAYERN Munich coach Louis van Gaal is confident his side can still challenge for silverware this season, despite their poor form. 9 Oct 2010
Gross Under Pressure At Stuttgart

Gross Under Pressure At Stuttgart

THE pressure is increasing on Stuttgart coach Christian Gross to lift his side "out of this misery" when the Bundesliga resumes next weekend, according to the club's chairman Dieter Hundt. 9 Oct 2010
Young Socceroos Take Top Spot

Young Socceroos Take Top Spot

THE Young Socceroos have topped Group D at the AFC Under-19 Championship after a gutsy goalless draw against the Korea Republic on Friday night in Zibo, China. 9 Oct 2010
Flores Ruled Out For Two

Flores Ruled Out For Two

A-LEAGUE leaders Adelaide United have suffered a blow with Argentinean playmaker Marcos Flores expected to be out of action for two weeks with a hamstring injury. 8 Oct 2010
Macheda: I Didn't Insult Rooney

Macheda: I Didn't Insult Rooney

FEDERICO Macheda this morning moved to clarify comments he made about Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney. 8 Oct 2010
United Set For Record Operating Profit

United Set For Record Operating Profit

MANCHESTER United are expected to become the first English club to crash through the £100million barrier when they announce their latest operating profit later today. 8 Oct 2010
Keane Threat Not Diminished: Advocaat

Keane Threat Not Diminished: Advocaat

RUSSIA boss Dick Advocaat is in no doubt Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane will pose as much threat as ever in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier despite his club frustrations this season. 8 Oct 2010
Prandelli Unworried By History

Prandelli Unworried By History

ITALY coach Cesare Prandelli was in light-hearted mood as he reflected on the nation's last visit to Belfast. 8 Oct 2010
Levein: Pressure Is On The Czechs

Levein: Pressure Is On The Czechs

SCOTLAND have cranked up the pressure on Czech Republic ahead of tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier by telling their opponents it is a match they cannot afford to lose. 8 Oct 2010
Bilek: Scots Have Mental Edge

Bilek: Scots Have Mental Edge

CZECH Republic head coach Michal Bilek insists Scotland have the psychological advantage ahead of tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier. 8 Oct 2010
Hughes Eyes 'Huge' Scalp

Hughes Eyes 'Huge' Scalp

NORTHERN Ireland captain Aaron Hughes says it would be "huge" if they could put Italy to the sword tonight in their Euro 2012 qualifier at Windsor Park. 8 Oct 2010
'Mad' Job Made for 'Psycho?'

'Mad' Job Made for 'Psycho?'

Stuart Pearce admits you might have to be a bit "mad" to take on the England job, but it remains an eventual target for the Under-21s coach. 8 Oct 2010
Pearce Rates Cole As England's Best

Pearce Rates Cole As England's Best

Ashley Cole is the best left-back England have ever had, according to former Three Lions defender Stuart Pearce. 8 Oct 2010
No Miller In Scotland Team

No Miller In Scotland Team

Kenny Miller has been dropped for Scotland's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Czech Republic it was confirmed tonight. 8 Oct 2010
Iran No Match For Brazil

Iran No Match For Brazil

Brazil claimed a 3-0 win over Iran in a friendly match in the United Arab Emirates and continued their winning streak since their World Cup quarter-final exit. 8 Oct 2010
Neville Relishing Reds Encounter

Neville Relishing Reds Encounter

Phil Neville admits Everton are relishing Liverpool's struggles and is determined to pile on the pain in next week's Merseyside derby. 8 Oct 2010
Borriello Given Azzurri Nod

Borriello Given Azzurri Nod

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has confirmed Roma striker Marco Borriello will lead the Azzurri attack in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Northern Ireland in Belfast. 8 Oct 2010
Keane Looking to Build on World Cup Near Miss

Keane Looking to Build on World Cup Near Miss

Captain Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland's World Cup heartbreak will stand them in good stead for arguably the most important five days of their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. 8 Oct 2010
Murphy: Managers to Blame for Dangerous Play

Murphy: Managers to Blame for Dangerous Play

Fulham captain Danny Murphy has pointed the finger of blame for the rash of dangerous tackles at the managers of Stoke, Wolves and Blackburn for sending out their players too pumped up. 8 Oct 2010
De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

FIFA's medical chief has launched an astonishing attack on Holland's rugged approach in the World Cup final and said tougher sanctions are needed to punish "criminal and brutal" tackles. 8 Oct 2010