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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
Crisis Reds Now Risk Points Loss

Crisis Reds Now Risk Points Loss

LIVERPOOL would be at risk of a nine-point deduction if the owners' holding company is put into administration, it emerged today. 8 Oct 2010
Row Erupts Over World Cup Bids

Row Erupts Over World Cup Bids

THE BIDDING contest for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups exploded today with one senior FIFA figure admitting the best bids may not win and another appearing to accuse the USA of dirty tricks. 8 Oct 2010
Korean Considers Taking on Blatter

Korean Considers Taking on Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter may face a challenge to his position next year from Korea's FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-Joon. 8 Oct 2010
Villa to Respect Old Club Valencia

Villa to Respect Old Club Valencia

Barcelona striker David Villa insists he will not celebrate if he scores against former side Valencia later this month as a mark of respect for the club he feels have made him the player he is today. 8 Oct 2010
Shawcross Defends Henry and De Jong

Shawcross Defends Henry and De Jong

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross claims some of the criticism being levelled at Karl Henry and Nigel de Jong is unfair and that the potential for serious injuries to occur is just part and parcel of modern football. 8 Oct 2010
Diaby Concern for France

Diaby Concern for France

France look set to be without Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby for Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Romania at the Stade de France. 8 Oct 2010
Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan Won't Go Defensive

Japan's new head coach Alberto Zaccheroni has told his players not to fear Argentina in tomorrow's friendly in Saitama. 8 Oct 2010
Blues Plan to Stay At the Bridge

Blues Plan to Stay At the Bridge

Chelsea have again reiterated their desire to remain at Stamford Bridge. 8 Oct 2010
Stars Missing From Spanish Side

Stars Missing From Spanish Side

Spain will have to overcome the loss of a handful of key players to injury as they look to maintain their 100% record in Euro 2012 qualifying Group I when they face Lithuania in Salamanca tomorrow night. 8 Oct 2010