Provides the latest RSS feeds for Soccer News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Brazil Sun.com http://www.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/10/id/15360451341a5c70/ en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:01:22 -0500 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:01:22 -0500 30 Singer Cheryl Cole has started house-hunting after confirming her spit from soccer husband Ashley Cole. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/611029/cs/1/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:02 -0500 IANS http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/611029/cs/1/ Drogba scored five goals as Ivory Coast qualified for the 2010 World Cup and scored for Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Chelsea team-mate and Michael Essien and Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o were also... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33059545/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:13:58 -0500 World Soccer News http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33059545/ Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is confident his side can still progress in the Europa League despite losing 1-0 to Lille in the first leg of their last 16 encounter. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060975/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:13:57 -0500 World Soccer News http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060975/ Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he would not be interested in managing Real Madrid if they launch another attempt to lure him to the Bernabeu. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060974/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:13:56 -0500 World Soccer News http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060974/ Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs’ month-long absence with a broken arm has provided him with the rest required to be a major weapon for Manchester United in the title run-in. Giggs will si... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061013/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:13:08 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061013/ Arsenal FC duo Nicklas Bentner and Samir Nasri earn plaudits along with Olympique Lyonnais and occasional goalscorers Jonathan Zebina and FK Kom in UEFA.com's salute to the last seven days. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33059633/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:11:49 -0500 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33059633/ Santos and hopes talks have already been initiated with the Premier League club.Robinho returned to Santos in January, signing a six-month loan deal that is set to expire on 4 August. The 26-year-old,... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060978/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:54:03 -0500 The Guardian http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060978/ Liverpool 's co-owner Tom Hicks has lost his billionaire status, according to Forbes magazine's latest rich list. However, the Texan businessman was still ranked the 701st richest man in the world, wi... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060977/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:54:01 -0500 The Guardian http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060977/ cost them, and in any case they had their title revoked, so they weren't even champions any more. Marseille went one better in 1993-94 – the only domestic and European champions to lose their top-fl... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060976/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:53:58 -0500 The Guardian http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060976/ It’s been a rocky, dusty road, but the Mbombela Stadium finally boasts a lush, green world-class pitch that’s sure to do the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ justice. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33059039/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:53:01 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33059039/ Madjid Bougherra insists he is not thinking about leaving Rangers after this summer's FIFA World Cup™. Algeria defender Bougherra has repeatedly been linked with a move from Ibrox since joining ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060457/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:53:01 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060457/ But an SPL spokesman said: "Development contribution is designed to ensure that those clubs who spend huge amounts of effort, time and money in developing and training a young player receive a contrib... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060980/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:52:42 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060980/ Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs' month-long absence with a broken arm has provided him with the rest required to be a major weapon for Manchester United in the title run-in. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060981/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:52:42 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060981/ (AP Photo/NFL Photos)FILE - This 1964 handout provided by NFL photos, shows the Los Angeles Rams defensive front four, known as the "Fearsome Foursome." from left to right are Lamar Lundy (85), Merlin... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060918/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:51:53 -0500 Examiner http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060918/ striker has made four appearances for the Black Cats, all of which have been as a late substitute. Zimbabwe favourite Benjani told safc.com: "I've been here six weeks and since I arrived the team h... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060999/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:27 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060999/ 's Ghana captain John Mensah says Michael Turner is England class. On-loan Lyon defender Mensah knows what life at international level is like and he's convinced Turner can follow the same path for... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061000/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:26 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061000/ Wanderers. Bent struck a hat-trick on the night, with Campbell also getting on the scoresheet. Describing Campbell's performance as "brilliant", Bent told SAFC-TV: "His first http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061001/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:26 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061001/ to give us that," midfielder De Jong told the Manchester Evening News. "And sometimes in certain games you need a different kind of system but that's for the manager, not the players. "If you se... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061002/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:25 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061002/ are all still alive in the competition. Talking about English teams reaching the Champions League Final, Capello said: “Whoever wins in Europe will arrive at this important tournament with an ext... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061005/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:24 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061005/ boss Tony Pulis wants to bring Jermaine Pennant back to England. The Mirror says Pulis is prepared to take a gamble on Pennant, 27, and offer him an escape route from Real Zaragoza. Former http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061004/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:23 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061004/ goalkeeper David Martin on an emergency loan today. The Mirror says Clough hopes to agree a move with his former club for the 24-year-old, who would go straight into the side to face Doncaster tomo... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061006/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:22 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061006/ fullback Seamus Coleman. The Mirror says the cavalier defender will be allowed to go out for more first-team experience after a couple of cameo appearances. And Holloway wants to beat his old si... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061007/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:21 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061007/ must rectify at Craven Cottage. “If we can get a quick goal at Craven Cottage and not concede one, then it's all go,” said defender Konchesky, who was playing his first game for almost two mont... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061008/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:21 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061008/ at Old Trafford seven days later. As United's Champions League campaign will continue 10 days after that, it is the perfect time for Giggs to return as Ferguson's men bid for glory on two fronts. ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061009/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:20 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061009/ Man Utd ace Rooney: Ronaldo my favourite World Cup player Roque Santa Cruz is desperate to play a part in Manchester City’s season run-in. The Paraguay international has suffered an injury-hit ca... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061010/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:19 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061010/ Waalwijk’s Obodai trialling with Houston Dynamo Players contracted to Major League Soccer have voted to go on strike if no new labour agreement can be agreed with the league before the season is due... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061011/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:17 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33061011/ The agent of Palermo striker Abel Hernandez has played down speculation that his client will leave the Italian club this summer and move to Premier League side Arsenal.Hernandez, 19, has been linked w... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060994/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:03 -0500 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060994/ Ryan Giggs ' month-long absence with a broken arm has provided him with the rest required to be a major weapon for Manchester United in the title run-in. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060995/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:01 -0500 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060995/ Jackie McNamara won't play again this season. Partick manager Ian McCall said that the on-loan Celtic veteran would miss the rest of the campaign regardless of whether he requires surgery or not, afte... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060996/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:41:00 -0500 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060996/ Fulham manager Roy Hodgson believes his side can still make the Europa League quarter-finals despite the 3-1 last-16 first leg loss to Juventus on Thursday.The Italians dominated but Dickson Etuhu's a... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060979/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:37:14 -0500 BBC Sport http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060979/ Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou anticipates that other Premier League clubs could follow the Fratton Park outfit in entering administration.Andronikou is currently attempting to stabilise P... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060982/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:13:14 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060982/ Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has laughed off reports that former club owners David Sullivan and David Gold want to sign Liam Ridgewell, Sebastian Larsson and Christian Benitez for West Ham in the s... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060987/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:13:03 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060987/ Manchester United biss Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is ready to let Owen Hargreaves take the next step on his road to recovery.Hargreaves was due to play in a reserve team encounter with Manchester Ci... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060989/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:13:02 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060989/ Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa striker John Carew has produced the best form of his career with the club.The Villa boss has urged the Norway international to build on his FA Cup hat-trick at Read... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060990/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:12:58 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060990/ Chelsea striker Fabio Borini is in talks with the Blues over a new contract, according to his agent.The talented teenager joined the London club as a trainee in July last year and has shown plenty of ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060991/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:12:56 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060991/ Derby chief executive Tom Glick insists the club is not for sale following a takeover bid from former chairman Peter Gadsby.Former Derby chief and property magnate Gadsby tabled a £37million bid ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060992/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:12:54 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060992/ SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with ca... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060908/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:03:20 -0500 Tampa Bay Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060908/ SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with ca... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060909/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:03:15 -0500 Tampa Bay Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33060909/ CARDIFF City countered claims they were insolvent in court by insisting they had players worth £30m which could be sold to pay the club’s debts. But with the football transfer window close... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058793/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:42:56 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058793/ Milan Jovanović told UEFA.com R. Standard de Liège's 3-1 win at Panathinaikos FC "is enough for us to reach the next round" as he backed his team to spring more UEFA Europa League surprises. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33057688/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:41:46 -0500 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33057688/ The eight of May 2006 was a consequential date in English football: Seven-Goran Eriksson was to name his 23-man squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™. It was, likewise, a significant day ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058757/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:22:19 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058757/ There is no change of leader in this year’s first edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, with the USA blazing a trail ahead of Germany, Brazil and Sweden. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058758/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:22:18 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058758/ Captain John Terry is convinced Chelsea can end Jose Mourinho's bid for UEFA Champions League glory when the former Blues boss makes returns to Stamford Bridge next week. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058759/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:22:16 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058759/ Ruud van Nistelrooy was delighted to have marked his full Hamburg debut with a goal last night to take the north German club one step closer to their dream UEFA Europa League final in their own stadiu... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058760/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:22:16 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058760/ Berlin - German playing great Franz Beckenbauer has defended the country's football federation chief Theo Zwanziger who has come under pressure over a refereeing affair. German media reports have said... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33057904/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:21:09 -0500 Earth Times http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33057904/ captain Gary Neville says they're lucky to still in the title race given their inconsistency this season. United have lost six league games this season and in previous campaigns Neville believes th... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058775/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:16 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058775/ chairman Niall Quinn says manager Steve Bruce will remain in charge even if they're relegated. Bruce’s position became a source a debate amongst supporters during Sunderland’s recent sequence o... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058774/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:15 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058774/ has been named African Footballer of the Year. Both Drogba and Essien were named in the African Best XI for 2009. Essien was quick to congratulate his http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058778/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:14 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058778/ players Nicky Barmby and Jimmy Bullard have clashed in a public park, it has been revealed. The Sun says Bullard, 31, and Barmby, 36, tore into each other 24 hours after Hull's 5-1 thrashing at http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058776/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:12 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058776/ Real Madrid that eye-watering, record-busting transfer fee of £80million. "But I don't think there is enough money in the football world to prise Rooney away from Old Trafford, where he is now eve... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058777/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:12 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058777/ , you would expect better than the 11,336 crowd for the Brazilian Cup match. Only a few hundred more turned up for his debut at the 18,000-capacity Vila Belmiro last month, when he struck twice aga... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058779/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:08 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058779/ but is one of the division's lowest-paid bosses - on about £750,000 a year. He still has 18 months left on his current deal but Yeung and City's vice-chairman Peter Pannu met McLeish on Monday to ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058781/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:07 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058781/ defender Sebastien Bassong says tomorrow's clash with Blackburn is a must-win game if they want to finish in the top four. Bassong is urging teammates to forget their FA Cup quarterfinal replay aga... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058782/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:06 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058782/ manager David Moyes shortly after Rooney made his debut, five days short of his 17th birthday. "Moyes told me even though Rooney was a fully fledged member of the first team, he would go off after ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058783/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:05 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058783/ that he cannot turn down playing for England. Ferguson voiced his concern last weekend that Rooney was doing too much. The striker had played an hour of the Carling Cup final, despite having a k... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058784/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:03 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058784/ 's 5-0 Champions League win over Porto this week. Full-back Clichy said: "That says everything for the character of Nicklas. "Sometimes people can feel he is a bit arrogant and he is a bit carel... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058785/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:03 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058785/ to make a decision over their points penalty for entering administration. Grant admits his team would like to know for definite how many points they will have to claw back if they are to avoid rele... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058786/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:02 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058786/ boss Martin O'Neill has told fans they're doing all they can to finish in the top four. O'Neill concedes their busy March schedule is working against them. "I hope between that talented group of... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058787/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:12:01 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058787/ . Villa are at the Britannia stadium tomorrow. Carew told Villa's website: "It will be a very tough game. It's one of the most difficult away games in the http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058790/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:11:58 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058790/ this week. Albrighton told Villa's website: "When you start for the first team in an FA Cup game all you want to do is keep playing and performing in stadiums which are full every week. "You wan... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058791/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:11:58 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058791/ Eastlands is set for some development. The massive scheme will transform one of the poorest areas of the City, creating thousands of jobs as the site is turned into a ''world class sports and leisur... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058771/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:11:48 -0500 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058771/ Under-fire Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is safe, even if the club's poor run continues and they are relegated this season according to chairman Niall Quinn. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058773/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:11:47 -0500 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058773/ 1 - Only two Arsenal first-team regulars (over ten starts) haven't scored this season - who are they?2 - Aston Villa beat Burnley 5-2 last time out, which was the second time they have scored five in ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058762/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:43 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058762/ Gael Clichy believes Arsenal would eclipse their 'Invincibles' if they won the Premier League this season.The defender was a member of the Gunners squad which lifted the title in 2004 after incredibly... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058767/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:33 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058767/ Manchester City have reached an agreement with Manchester City Council to develop land around their Eastlands stadium.The massive scheme will transform one of the poorest areas of Manchester, creating... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058769/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:31 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058769/ Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the Old Trafford outfit are benefiting from the Glazer family's business expertise.Whilst the highly visible green and gold campaign, which David B... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058768/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:44:29 -0500 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33058768/ In a year when Newport welcomes a global TV audience, Chris Wathan reports on a remarkable sporting triumph with roots closer to home THE year 2010 was always going to be a big year for Newport. A po... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056915/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:16 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056915/ SWANSEA CITY boss Paulo Sousa says he’s planned for the rest of the season without any new signings – despite having a double-figure injury list. Sousa said he could not guarantee there w... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056914/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:14 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056914/ Lille 1 Liverpool 0 LILLE winger Eden Hazard's late goal inflicted Liverpool's first defeat on French soil in six visits and left Rafael Benitez’s side with an uphill battle to make the quarter... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056916/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:11 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056916/ WELSH international Andy King rates Leicester City’s two Championship clashes with Cardiff City this month among the biggest tests for both clubs this season. The Bluebirds travel to the Walker... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056917/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:09 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056917/ NIGEL Pearson is demanding a big reaction from his Leicester City players following their first defeat in nine matches. The Foxes followed an impressive 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest, extending t... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056918/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:08 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056918/ TOP scorer Peter Whittingham and midfield creator Stephen McPhail are both in line to return for Cardiff City in their crucial match at Leicester City tomorrow. The Bluebirds are in sixth place, two ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056919/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:05 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056919/ CHAMPIONS-ELECT Newport County will have to keep that champagne on ice for a couple more days as they aim to be crowned the best team in Conference South history. The runaway leaders have a massive 2... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056920/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:04 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056920/ JOHN Hartson is still considering an offer to become director of football at MacWhirter Welsh Football League Barry Town. It has now been a week since Hartson’s representatives met prospective ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056921/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:18:02 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056921/ MARK Hudson, Cardiff City’s captain and centre-half, is on target to be back playing again in mid-April. The big stopper could well be back for the Bluebirds’ home clash with Reading at h... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056923/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:59 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056923/ MERTHYR Tydfil travel to top-of-the-table Farnborough with manager Garry Shephard hoping his side can put a “disastrous” two months behind them. With just one win from nine games, Merthyr... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056922/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:57 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056922/ On Wednesday, Cardiff City were given 56 days to pay the taxman £1.9m. JONATHAN EVANS, TIM LEWIS and Business Editor SION BARRY examine how the club could raise the money On Wednesday, Cardiff ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056924/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:55 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056924/ FULHAM’S hopes of a fairytale place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League were left hanging by a thread as Juventus outclassed Roy Hodgson’s side at the Stadio Olimpico di Turin. The... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056926/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:52 -0500 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056926/ Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger told UEFA.com he would like to see his side "start more aggressively more often" after they struck three first-half goals to pile the pressure on Fulham FC. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055575/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:00 -0500 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055575/ Olympique de Marseille are looking forward to the round of 16 second leg against SL Benfica with confidence after Hatem Ben Arfa scored a late leveller in Lisbon. "It almost felt like a victory," he s... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055576/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:00 -0500 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055576/ Juan Mata and his Valencia CF team-mates will head to Werder Bremen knowing they could be much worse off than 1-1. "They had chances to kill the tie off completely," said the midfielder. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055578/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:16:59 -0500 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055578/ The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) has opened new offices in Nyon, with a football match between teams from UEFA and EPFL helping to mark the occasion. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055577/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:16:58 -0500 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33055577/ Natalie Randolph will be introduced today as the head coach at Calvin Coolidge Senior High School. She is believed to be the first woman to coach a high school varsity football team in the United Stat... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056817/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:10:43 -0500 San Francisco Chronicle http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056817/ 7.58am: Good morning and welcome to our daily sports news blog. Throughout the day we'll update this page with news, links and what's expected to happen in the hours ahead. Time permitting, we'll try ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056875/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:57:39 -0500 The Guardian http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056875/ did not have a first-choice line-up, they did boast a player who would soon become the first of many Brazilians to catch the imagination on the FIFA World Cup stage. That man was Leonidas da Silva, al... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056876/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:56:21 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056876/ Milovan Rajevac, the man charged with moulding Ghana into a strong and potent unit, says that the next few months will be used wisely as the Black Stars look to win their way out of the group and beyo... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056878/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:56:21 -0500 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056878/ (AP Photo/Steve Pope, File)FILE - This June 22, 2001, file photo shows Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen speaking in Urbandale, Iowa. Olsen died early Thursday, March... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056822/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:55:43 -0500 Examiner http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056822/ 4-0 to go through to the Champions League quarter-finals, taking his tally to 30 for the season. His heading has come on leaps and bounds and he was at it again with his first on Wednesday night. ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056892/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:35 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056892/ striker Wayne Rooney admits he has his eyes on the England captaincy. Rooney says he has no concerns about carrying England's hopes at this year's World Cup. "No, to be honest, I don't," said Ro... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056893/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:35 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056893/ 's defeat at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Over 3,000 fans joined the anti-Glazer cause after the gesture from Becks. MUST spokesman Sean Bones told the Daily Mail: "What Beckham did was a fantasti... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056895/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:33 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056895/ fans to get behind the Glazers, insisting the Americans will maintain the club's success. Jones also says Tom Hicks and George Gillett will get it right at http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056899/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:32 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056899/ admits victory over Porto has rescued goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. The Poland goalkeeper, criticised for his display in the first leg, has been saved from a guilt-trip because http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056896/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:31 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056896/ 's Glen Johnson or teammate Wes Brown in May. The Daily Mail says sources close to Capello insist that Neville is third in the pecking order when it comes to right-backs - ahead of players like Mic... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056898/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:30 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056898/ players are ready to fund the wages of several staff after this week's lay-offs. The Daily Mail says players are preparing to dip into their own pockets in a bid to keep up to eight members of the ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056902/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:21 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056902/ . Hughes told fulhamfc.com: “We know what we have to do at the Cottage next week and we’ll have a right go at it. We’re obviously disappointed, especially with the way we conceded the third g... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056901/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:11 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056901/ Supporters Trust have now written an open letter to the likes of Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel aimed at encouraging other Old Trafford icons to visibly support their war against the club's owners.... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056905/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:09 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056905/ striker Wayne Rooney admits son Kai has settled him down. Many in the game credit Kai for helping Rooney focus this season. "It will be a few years before Kai can look back on dad's World Cup pe... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056907/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:08 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056907/ insists he's not bothered if Nicklas Bendtner is a prolific goalscorer or not. The Gunners strikers are responsible for fewer than 40 per cent of their goals this season. But Wenger told http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056908/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:08 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056908/ says he won't push William Gallas over his calf strain. Wenger admits he was to blame for the latest setback suffered by the defender in training earlier this week. “The scan showed nothing ma... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056906/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:07 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056906/ United midfielder Jordan Spence is back after two spells away on-loan. Spence, who has captained England at every level up to Under-20, does not turn 20 until May but has already amassed 29 league ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056909/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:44:05 -0500 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/33056909/