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MLS Boss Backs Liverpool Bidders

MLS Boss Backs Liverpool Bidders

Liverpool would be in good hands if Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry succeeds in his takeover bid, according to Major League Soccer commission Don Garber. 7 Oct 2010
Marchena: Spain Can Cope Without Injured Stars

Marchena: Spain Can Cope Without Injured Stars

Spain defender Carlos Marchena is optimistic the world champions have the strength in depth to cope with the loss of Barcelona playmaker Xavi for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland. 7 Oct 2010
Serbia Are Biggest Rivals - Chiellini

Serbia Are Biggest Rivals - Chiellini

Italy face a difficult game against Northern Ireland in Belfast on Friday night in a Euro 2012 qualifier, but at least one player already has one eye on Tuesday's clash with Serbia. 7 Oct 2010
Fabregas Set for Arsenal Return

Fabregas Set for Arsenal Return

Arsenal are set to be boosted by the return of fit-again captain Cesc Fabregas after the international break, while England forward Theo Walcott may also be available for the crunch trip to Manchester City in two weeks' time. 7 Oct 2010
No Regrets for Ozil Against Turkey

No Regrets for Ozil Against Turkey

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil will not have any qualms about celebrating should he score against Turkey on Friday. 7 Oct 2010
Bardsley's Scot What It Takes

Bardsley's Scot What It Takes

Phil Bardsley has assured the Tartan Army he is "100% committed" to Scotland after switching allegiance and earning his first call-up to the national team. 7 Oct 2010
Americans Promise to 'Stability'

Americans Promise to 'Stability'

LIVERPOOL'S prospective new owners today promised to rid the club's crippling debts and restore it to its "rightful place" in football. 7 Oct 2010
D-Day For Reds' Flores

D-Day For Reds' Flores

ADELAIDE United were expected to learn today just how long Marcos Flores will be sidelined with his hamstring injury. 7 Oct 2010
Skoko Determined To Play

Skoko Determined To Play

JOSIP Skoko is determined to play through the pain of an ankle problem and cannot wait to play his part in A-League history at AAMI Park tomorrow night. 7 Oct 2010
Paraguay's Mariners Warm Up

Paraguay's Mariners Warm Up

PARAGUAY continued their build up to Saturday's clash against the Socceroos with a training session involving Central Coast Mariners National Youth League side. 7 Oct 2010
Rocky Hungry For More Heroics

Rocky Hungry For More Heroics

BRISBANE Roar youngster Rocky Visconte is happy to keep performing the 'super sub' role for now but he intends to push hard for a regular slot in Ange Postecoglou's side. 7 Oct 2010
Ballack Out For The Year

Ballack Out For The Year

Germany captain Michael Ballack will not play again in 2010 after the shin injury he picked up on September 11 emerged to be worse than first thought. 6 Oct 2010
De Jong 'Forceful But Loyal' - Mancini

De Jong 'Forceful But Loyal' - Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has called on referees to remain objective towards Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong. 6 Oct 2010
Wages Can't Go Unpaid Forever - Wishart

Wages Can't Go Unpaid Forever - Wishart

Footballers' union chief Fraser Wishart has warned Dundee's players could refuse to train if the club fails to pay their wages soon. 6 Oct 2010
Cash-Strapped Reds Could Avoid Points Penalty

Cash-Strapped Reds Could Avoid Points Penalty

Liverpool may not be docked points even if the club's American owners' company Kop Holdings goes into administration next week, it can be revealed. 6 Oct 2010
Huddlestone Cleared By Uefa

Huddlestone Cleared By Uefa

Tom Huddlestone today avoided punishment for his apparent elbow on an opponent in Tottenham's Champions League thrashing of FC Twente. 6 Oct 2010
Yobo Wants Quick Solution for Nigeria

Yobo Wants Quick Solution for Nigeria

Joseph Yobo has urged Nigeria's football authorities to "come together" in a bid to change FIFA's decision to ban the country from the sport. 6 Oct 2010
Ben Arfa Set for Hospital Release

Ben Arfa Set for Hospital Release

Newcastle midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa is to leave hospital tomorrow as he begins the process of recovering from his double leg fracture. 6 Oct 2010
Reds Aim to Replicate Red Sox Success

Reds Aim to Replicate Red Sox Success

Liverpool fans may be wary of another American owner, but in John W Henry they have a very different breed to Tom Hicks and George Gillett. 6 Oct 2010
City Owner Back on Top of Rich List

City Owner Back on Top of Rich List

Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has returned to the top of football's rich list, according to the latest figures from FourFourTwo magazine. 6 Oct 2010
Questions on Liverpool Takeover Answered

Questions on Liverpool Takeover Answered

Q. Why is there a crisis at Liverpool? 6 Oct 2010