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Bilek: Scotland's Approach Is Unpleasant

Bilek: Scotland's Approach Is Unpleasant

Czech Republic coach Michal Bilek has branded Scotland's style of play as "unpleasant" as they prepare to face Craig Levein's men again in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier. 8 Oct 2010
Portugal Seeks Winning Balance

Portugal Seeks Winning Balance

New Portugal coach Paulo Bento will be under huge pressure to get his side's Euro 2012 Group H qualifying campaign back on track when they host Denmark. 8 Oct 2010
Inter Double-Header Vital, Warns Redknapp

Inter Double-Header Vital, Warns Redknapp

Harry Redknapp insists Tottenham must take something from their upcoming Champions League double-header against Inter Milan if they are to keep alive their dream of reaching the knockout stage. 8 Oct 2010
Hughton In No Rush to Replace Ben Arfa

Hughton In No Rush to Replace Ben Arfa

The loss of Hatem Ben Arfa will not prompt Newcastle boss Chris Hughton to enter the transfer market again in January. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lowy: A-League Is Here To Stay

Lowy: A-League Is Here To Stay

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy used last night's glittering Australian Football Awards to fend off the criticism leveled at the FFA...and vowed the A-League would not be allowed to die. 8 Oct 2010
Cahill Joins FFT Insider

Cahill Joins FFT Insider

SOCCEROO star Tim Cahill has joined this week’s FourFourTwo Insider podcast to discuss Saturday’s tie with Paraguay and Everton’s early season woes. 7 Oct 2010
Gold Bemused By Tottenham's Stadium Bid

Gold Bemused By Tottenham's Stadium Bid

West Ham co-owner David Gold admits he cannot understand why Tottenham have launched a rival bid for the Olympic Stadium. 7 Oct 2010
Lineker Goes on the Attack With 2018 Backing

Lineker Goes on the Attack With 2018 Backing

Gary Lineker today claimed that hosting the 2018 World Cup in England would help bring attacking football back to the tournament. 7 Oct 2010
Zob Ahan Claim Slender Lead In ACL Semi

Zob Ahan Claim Slender Lead In ACL Semi

Zob Ahan captain Ghasem Hadadifar scored a second-half free-kick to hand the Iranian side a 1-0 victory over Al Hilal in their Asian Champions League semi-final first leg at Foolad Shahr Stadium today. 7 Oct 2010
Ronaldo's In Confident Mood

Ronaldo's In Confident Mood

Cristiano Ronaldo admits confidence is flowing following his two goals for Real Madrid at the weekend as he tries to help Portugal get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign back on track. 7 Oct 2010
United Boss Calls for Ruthless Streak

United Boss Calls for Ruthless Streak

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused his Manchester United players of not being ruthless enough this season. 7 Oct 2010
Mixed Injury News for Blues

Mixed Injury News for Blues

Chelsea received mixed news on the injury front today after Frank Lampard revealed he hopes to return next week and Yossi Benayoun was ruled out for "several months" by Israel. 7 Oct 2010