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Chelsea's Lampard joins flight to Serbia for treatment

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

CHELSEA midfielder Frank Lampard has flown to Serbia for treatment on the torn thigh muscle he suffered training with England ahead of last weekend's friendly with Brazil, British media reported today. The Guardian...

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West Ham launch 'Katy Perry kit' to meet huge demand

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

WEST Ham United have launched a claret and blue lingerie outfit as worn by American singer Katy Perry at this month's MTV Awards to sell to their fans. The Premier League club have responded to "huge demand"...

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Beckham has bone bruise but expects to play

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

LOS Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham says he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in tomorrow's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake. Beckham has a bone bruise in...

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Keane blames Irish defense as Henry backs calls for a replay

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

FORMER Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended its World Cup hopes. France captain Henry has admitted he handled the...

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Egypt charged over Algeria attack

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

FIFA has charged Egypt's football federation after an attack by fans on the Algerian national team before a World Cup qualifying match in Cairo last week. FIFA said its disciplinary committee will rule on a case...

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Win a trophy

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

THE sponsors of the English Premier League, Barclays, have announced a promotion for Chinese fans -- a chance to win the Premier League trophy for a day! Fans can log on to http://www.barclayshomewin.com and enter...

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FIFA looking at Irish request for WCup replay

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

FIFA says it is looking at Ireland's request for a replay against France in their disputed World Cup playoff. Irish officials asked football's world governing body yesterday for another chance because of Thierry...

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Eduardo signs up

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

CROATIA striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The 26-year-old has scored 18 goals in 48 appearances since 2007 but his time in north London has been overshadowed by a career-threatening...

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Spain blasts 5 past Austria, Ivory Coast holds Germany

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

SPAIN marked its return to the Vienna stadium where it won Euro 2008 by thrashing 10-man Austria 5-1 while Germany was held to a 2-2 draw by Ivory Coast in friendlies on Wednesday. David Villa netted twice for...

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Corruption probe leads to arrests in Europe

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

GERMAN authorities and police elsewhere have arrested an undisclosed number of people suspected of fixing matches in major European football leagues. The arrests, in Germany and abroad, came as part of an investigation...

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Bayern coach gets a lashing

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

BAYERN Munich coach Louis van Gaal came under stinging attack from club bosses yesterday ahead of its clash against Bundesliga leader Bayer Leverkusen. Eighth-placed Bayern is desperate for points and could close...

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Russia out but Greece, Portugal make it

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

THE final lineup of teams for next year's World Cup in South Africa was settled yesterday after six drama-charged playoffs on three different continents. France joined Slovenia, Greece and Portugal as the last...

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Henry hands France World Cup spot

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-20

THIERRY Henry is being compared to the great Diego Maradona and coach Raymond Domenech faced further criticism after France controversially scraped past Ireland to make the World Cup. Captain Henry controversially...

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Denmark rallies to beat US 3-1 in friendly

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-19

DENMARK'S three second-half goals fed a comeback 3-1 friendly win over United States in the last outing of the year for the both World Cup teams yesterday. Danish substitutes Johan Absalonsen, Soren Rieks and...

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Henry admits using his hand to qualify France

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-19

FRANCE striker Thierry Henry admits he intentionally handled the ball to set up William Gallas' equalizing goal, sending France to the World Cup at Ireland's expense after an intense 1-1 draw yesterday. With...