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 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:14 -0400 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:14 -0400 30 Striker Michael Owen completed his free-transfer move to English football champions Manchester United Friday. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/514940/cs/1/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:50:03 -0400 Brazil Sun.com http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/514940/cs/1/ Chopra's most recent loan deal at the Championship side expired at the end of last season, but Cardiff have now exercised their option to buy the 25-year-old for a fee believed to be in the region... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864581/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:29:21 -0400 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864581/ Lille goalkeeper Mickael Landreau will not be able to make his debut for his new club for several months, after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864967/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:29:20 -0400 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864967/ Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has backed Michael Owen to be a goalscoring success at Manchester United. The 29-year-old completed a surprise switch to Old Trafford last night, just two days after... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864966/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:29:20 -0400 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864966/ With FC Sheriff targeting a tenth successive title, the big question on many Moldovan fans' minds is which side will provide the perennial winners with their biggest challenge as the new Divizia Natio... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864084/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:40:56 -0400 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864084/ Motherwell full-back Paul Quinn is expected to complete a deal with Cardiff City at lunchtime on Saturday.Talks over personal terms are ongoing and the player has passed a medical with the Welsh club.... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864575/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:14:59 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864575/ Barnet are set to make their first signing of the summer by completing a deal for ex-Swindon striker Jake Hyde.Barnet boss Ian Hendon has watched the forward, 19, playing in Swindon's reserve team bef... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864964/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:14:57 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864964/ Mancini has been linked with Sunderland, Chelsea, West Ham United and Manchester City in the past 12 months, while Portsmouth is the latest club reportedly interested in his services. And the former f... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864965/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:29:21 -0400 FIFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864965/ Lyon's Real Madrid-bound striker Karim Benzema has revealed he turned down the chance to join Manchester United and a host of European giants.The France international was thought to be high on Sir Ale... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864970/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:27 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864970/ Stockport County's anticipated takeover appears closer following a meeting of their creditors and administrators.County, who went into administration in April, have debts of nearly £7million and... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864700/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:14:58 -0400 BBC Sport http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864700/ Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has admitted his personal life affected his performances last season.But he insists he is not out of form - just that all his mistakes went punished.Boruc made a number o... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864972/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:25 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864972/ Empoli full-back Alberto Massacci claims he is on his way to Manchester United after talks with Sir Alex Ferguson.The 16-year-old has still to make his Empoli debut but is regarded as a promising tale... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864971/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:24 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864971/ Former Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear says he has been given the thumbs-up to return to football management.Ex-Wimbledon manager Kinnear underwent triple heart bypass surgery in February forcing hi... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864973/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:22 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864973/ Maicon's agent expects Real Madrid to launch a transfer "offensive" for the Inter Milan right-back.The 27-year-old was a key figure as Jose Mourinho's Inter clinched a fourth straight Serie A title la... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864974/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:44:21 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25864974/ . “Milan have made an official offer to Sevilla for Luis Fabiano,” agent Jose Fuentes told Sky Italia television. “The player has already said he wants to play for Milan next season. I don... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863958/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:52 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863958/ On July 10, 1999, Chastain decided the World Cup victory over China by converting the fifth penalty kick in a shootout at the Rose Bowl. She then put herself on the covers of several national magazine... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862697/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:34:54 -0400 San Francisco Chronicle http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862697/ buyer Vinicio Fioranelli has apologised after his lawyer criticised club captain Francesco Totti during the week. Fioranelli is representing a Swiss consortium that had a bid to buy out the side re... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863961/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:50 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863961/ winger Clint Dempsey admits he's fielding interest from across Europe for the USA international. "There's nothing serious," Lyle Yorks told Soccer365. "But he has interest in Spain, Germany, England ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863964/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:48 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863964/ Seattle Sounders have announced the signing of fourth-round draft pick Mike Fucito. Fucito, a midfielder, is from Harvard and has been training with the Sounders since graduating. However, Fucito ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863965/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:47 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863965/ to become the world's greatest EVER. "My goal is to be the best in history, not among the best in history ... just the best!" declared the departing http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863955/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:55 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863955/ Austrian winger Ernst Obster is in talks with New York Red Bull. "We're in advanced discussions with Ernst," sporting director Jeff Agoos told The New York Post. "He can play a lot of different posit... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863966/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:47 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863966/ AC Milan are targeting Real Madrid striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Sevilla's Luis Fabiano, chief executive Adriano Galliani told reporters late on Friday. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863952/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:46 -0400 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863952/ Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has backed Michael Owen to be a goalscoring success at Manchester United. Owen completed a surprise switch to Old Trafford last night just two days after he became a... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863969/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:39:16 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863969/ Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the new four-team league, says the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play - provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to the Orlando franc... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863906/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:35:03 -0400 San Francisco Chronicle http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863906/ Former FC Nordsjaelland fullback Heath Pearce hopes to use the USA's CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign as a shop window. Pearce is currently a free agent and agent Lyle Yorks admits he's fielding offers fro... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863967/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:46 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863967/ striker David Trezeguet has welcomed interest from Olympique Lyon and Marseille. “I can only be honoured to know prestigious sides like Marseille and Lyon are interested in me, but I have another... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863962/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:50 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863962/ Houston Dynamo midfielder Ricardo Clark admits he's still pinching himself over his Confederations Cup success with the USA. Clark wasn’t included in the original Confederations roster, getting the... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863963/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:48 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863963/ Since 1948, Stanford and San Jose State have played each other in all but three seasons, however the two will not face each other on the football field in 2010. San Jose State chose instead to play at... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863588/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:35:06 -0400 San Francisco Chronicle http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863588/ . We have many central defenders in our squad, but we our thinking about this proposal." Digao spent last season on-loan at Standard Liege. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863956/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:55 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863956/ Ferguson has added the striker on a free transfer after a surprise call and breakfast meeting The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Premier League champions after swift negotiations whi... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863951/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:45 -0400 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863951/ NEW Manchester United striker Michael Owen admits he leapt at the chance to join the Premier League champions after a surprise phone call from manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The 29-year-old, whose contra... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863968/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:39:17 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863968/ ANDY LEGG says Llanelli’s 1-0 Europa League win against Motherwell in Scotland is probably the best result in the club’s history. The Welsh Premier club now turn to the return game at Par... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863970/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:39:15 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863970/ GM Jorge Valdano says their buying spree is far from over. “In the beginning we had to hurry but now we can hold back,” Valdano told Punto Radio. “We will continue to buy great footballers... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863957/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:53 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863957/ . “It all happened so quickly. It felt rushed and without any real planning behind it,” sniped Ambrosini in the Gazzetta dello Sport. “It was decided out of nowhere to take this course of ac... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863959/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:52 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863959/ Dalglish: The club's favourite son is set to take on an ambassadorial role Dalglish will take up a senior role in the Reds academy and will also be a global ambassador for the club at which he made hi... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863954/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:45 -0400 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863954/ Benzema is Lyon through and through, having been born in the city and come through the youth ranks at Stade Gerland.He burst onto the scene in the 2007-08 season with 31 goals in 51 games, and avera... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863953/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:13:44 -0400 Soccernet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863953/ Returning hero Kenny Dalglish has promised to make the most of his second chance with Liverpool.The Scot - branded 'King Kenny' by the Anfield faithful after winning eight league titles and three Euro... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863950/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:40:11 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25863950/ The Perth Glory have warmed up for next Friday's clash with Wolverhampton by thrashing WA Premier League side Cockburn 7-0 on Saturday afternoon, while the Gold Coast maintained its ominous pre-season... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862760/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:23:40 -0400 Sportal http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862760/ . The Sun says billionaire Ananda Krishnan is closing in on a deal to end Mike Ashley's nightmare two-year Toon reign - and hopes to make an announcement early next week. The £95million deal for ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862461/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:03 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862461/ . The Daily Mail says the matter of Zhirkov passing a medical is just about all that stands in the way of the transfer. CSKA president Yevgeny Giner said: "I won't deny that we are negotiating w... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862467/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:59 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862467/ with a £12million bid to sign Bordeaux's Chamakh for Sunderland. The Morocco striker, also tracked by Tottenham and Aston Villa, is seen by Arsene Wenger as a possible replacement for Emmanuel Ade... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862473/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:55 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862473/ midfielder Joey Barton. The Times says Birmingham are considering a loan bid for Barton, whose future at Newcastle is far from certain. Brum boss Alex McLeish has made no secret of his wish to s... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862474/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:54 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862474/ Athletic midfielder Lee Cattermole. The Sun says Bruce has yet to splash any of the £40m warchest handed to him by US billionaire owner Ellis Short. But he is now back at work and ready to test... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862475/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:53 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862475/ CARDIFF City could add another two players to their Championship squad this weekend – taking the total to 27. Full-back Paul Quinn, a £250,000 target from Motherwell, and central midfield... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862484/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:21:48 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862484/ 's staff today - in English. The Guardian says Ancelotti will employ his improved English for the first time today at Cobham, the club's Surrey training ground, when he speaks to all of his backroo... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862472/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:56 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862472/ star. But the striker promised to start next season with a bang and prove Alex Ferguson was spot-on to take a gamble on him. Owen said: "I know there will be people out there saying 'maybe the m... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862464/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:02 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862464/ captain Richard Dunne. The Sun says Bruce has yet to splash any of the £40m warchest handed to him by US billionaire owner Ellis Short. But he is now ready to launch a spending spree next week ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862476/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:53 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862476/ since the Italian got the job and is worried that his influence at Stamford Bridge could be on the wane. Terry has become more than just the skipper at http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862469/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:58 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862469/ United. The Australian, who is a free agent, seemed destined for a move abroad after rejecting their offer of a new contract on reduced terms. But he has had a re-think and is back in discussions ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862462/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:03 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862462/ JOE Ledley insists he is willing to talk about a new Cardiff City contract. “It has been mentioned, but nobody has talked about salary or how many years,” said Ledley. “Surely it&#8... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862485/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:21:47 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862485/ ANDY Legg today plays in the first match at Cardiff City’s new stadium, fresh from his triumph in leading Llanelli to a rare Welsh victory in Europe. Former Bluebirds’ man Legg is Llanell... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862483/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:21:50 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862483/ . The Sun says the England star, 28, has turned down the offer which would leave him £30,000-a-week short of the club's top earners. Cole, signed from Arsenal three years ago, wants to commit t... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862465/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:01 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862465/ closing in on a deal for Cardiff City winger Joe Ledley. The Sun says Ledley, 22, who is out of contract next summer, says he has not been offered a new deal. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862479/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:51 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862479/ . In his column for The Sun, Wright wrote: "I've always been one of Michael's biggest fan but I felt in recent years he appeared to lose his desire. "He needed a kick up the backside and Alex Fe... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862478/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:51 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862478/ striker Michael Owen has revealed this will be his SECOND spell at Old Trafford. Owen admitted that he always felt that one day he might play for United, having represented them as a kid. He sai... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862463/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:01 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862463/ Wanderers boss Gary Megson is edging closer to a deal for Swansea City midfielder Ferrie Bodde. The Sun says the Trotters are set to raise their bid to £3m for Dutch ace Bodde, 27 - who was late r... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862480/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:49 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862480/ Wanderers boss Gary Megson is edging closer to a deal for West Brom fullback Paul Robinson. The Sun says Megson has slapped in a £750,000 bid for the Baggies' 30-year-old left-back Robinson. Ha... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862481/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:50 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862481/ GIBRALTAR, July 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- 32Red Plc and Swansea City FC has announced a partnership that will see the award-winning online gaming firm become the South Wales club's official shirt... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860911/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:53:10 -0400 24 / 7 Press Release http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860911/ academy boss Liam Brady was delighted to see Jack Wilshere handed a long-term contract. "I have to say, I thoroughly enjoy watching Jack play and have done ever since I first set eyes on him, when ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862466/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:00 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862466/ 's £9m buy, 26, lost his starting place to Hungarian Marton Fulop after injury last season. He said: "It was a new experience for me and difficult to handle." http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862477/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:52 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862477/ has no intention of selling Xabi Alonso. "I believe that he (Benitez) has very clear ideas and his plan at the moment is not to sell, it is to have a settled team," said Reina. "Anyone who wants... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862468/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:58 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862468/ . The only club perceived to have the quality and cash to prise Ibrahimovic from Inter is United, who have been frustrated in their pursuits for top quality replacements for http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862471/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:56 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862471/ The Minnesota Twins selected outfielder-wide receiver Eric Decker in the 27th round of June's major league draft, understanding he definitely will play his final football season this fall as a Univers... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25861681/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:33:51 -0400 Pioneer Press http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25861681/ Kenric Cook, shown here playing for Etowah during his junior season, is expected to be the starting tight end for Mississippi State this fall. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862369/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:19:28 -0400 Gadsden Times http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862369/ Robin van Persie has signed a new deal at Arsenal, according to newspaper reports.The Independent claims in categorical terms that the Dutch striker, a reputed target for Manchester United, has put pe... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862459/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:19:15 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862459/ New Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he is fighting fit and his injury-plagued past should not be a concern.The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Barclays Premier League ch... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862460/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:19:14 -0400 Football 365 http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25862460/ SWANSEA CITY skipper Garry Monk predicts new boss Paulo Sousa is set to take the team left behind by Roberto Martinez to the next level. Monk and his team-mates arrived back for pre-season this week ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860668/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:06:09 -0400 Wales Online http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860668/ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CARSON, Calif. -- Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25859433/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:42:03 -0400 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25859433/ SANDY, Utah (AP) — San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860094/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:41:38 -0400 USA Today http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860094/ The head coach for the US National Soccer team Bob Bradley (3rd right) speaks to his team during a practice session in Bloemfontain, SAfrica, on June 23. The US, fresh off a runner-up showing in the 2... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25859243/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:17:03 -0400 soccerway http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25859243/ Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell hopes to know by Monday whether the A-League club have been successful in luring Socceroos defender Chris Coyne. The Glory have offered Coyne a three-year deal but are... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860665/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:47:10 -0400 Fox Sports http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25860665/ 'World class' The 29-year-old moves to Old Trafford as a free agent after his contract with Newcastle United FC expired at the end of June. Owen passed a full medical on Friday and United manager Sir... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857765/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:41:06 -0400 UEFA http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857765/ CARSON, Calif. (AP) -Ali Gerba scored in the 75th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the opening game of the Gold Cup on Friday night. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857737/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:34:13 -0400 MSNBC http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857737/ admits retirement is now in his thoughts. While harbouring no intention of leaving his post just yet, Wenger, who turns 60 in October, accepts he cannot go on forever. "I am near the end of my c... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858982/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:55 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858982/ striker Michael Owen in January. Kinnear rarely had a fit Owen at his disposal at St James' Park and revealed the striker almost left for Goodison Park at the turn of the year. He told Sky Sport... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858984/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:54 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858984/ fullback Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract. Last season proved a breakthrough for the 19-year-old left-back, who stood in for injured Gael Clichy during the closing weeks of the camp... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858987/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:52 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858987/ . He told Sky Sports News: "People have knocked Michael Owen all his career but he comes back bigger and better. "People said he was finished years ago but he's a fantastic player who comes back... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858981/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:55 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858981/ winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is determined to be a first-choice in England boss Fabio Capello's plans. Wright-Phillips, now free from the knee injury that threatened to force him on to an operating... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858986/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:54 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858986/ next term. "It was difficult at the start because it was his first time playing in England and nobody in the team was playing well at that point," defender Corluka told the club's official website.... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858983/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:55 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858983/ boss Sam Allardyce says Paul Gallagher will have a chance in preseason to prove himself. "It's down to Paul," the Blackburn boss told rovers.co.uk. "He had one of the brightest futures of any young... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858985/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:52 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858985/ and England midfielder has signed up with the Buckinghamshire club until June 2012 and he will be hoping he repeat the success of his previous one-year spell where he led them to the League Two title ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858989/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:51 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858989/ . Wright-Phillips told mcfc.co.uk: "On the day I came back we stayed in the UEFA Cup through a last-minute own goal against Midtjylland, then won a dramatic penalty shoot-out. "That made me smil... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858990/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:51 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858990/ from the K-League's Jeju United and said: "I came here a few weeks ago for a trial and stayed for a week to train with the team. I like the style of football and what the coach wants to do. It suits m... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858991/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:50 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858991/ coach Dave Mitchell is unsure of their pursuit of Colchester defender Chris Coyne. "It's just still up in the air really," said Mitchell. "He's got some issues over there at the club and we've mad... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858988/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:50 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858988/ 's Dutch midfielder said: “It depends on how I do. When I do very well I hope to extend (my contract) for two more years. “Then I get three years here and maybe get a residency because I want t... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858992/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:49 -0400 Tribal Football http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25858992/ A back injury will prevent soccer legend Zinedine Zidane from playing a charity soccer match Saturday in Vancouver, but the game has been rescheduled for July 12. The game will be played at a differe... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857879/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:16:10 -0400 CBC News http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857879/ By Tim Vickery in Buenos Aires The Final of the 50th Libertadores Cup will be between two sides in good form. Both Estudiantes of Argentina and Cruzeiro of Brazil go into the decider after having pass... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857201/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:59:02 -0400 World Soccer News http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857201/ LONDON: New West Bromwich Albion boss Roberto di Matteo promised Baggies fans on Thursday he would stay true to the club's traditions of attacking football. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857083/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:54:30 -0400 New Straits Times http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857083/ IT is all in their hands now as Selangor can move a step closer to the Super League title with a win over cash-strapped UPB-MyTeam at the Petaling Jaya Stadium today. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857084/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:54:19 -0400 New Straits Times http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857084/ Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club.The Scot made his name as a player at Anfield before going on to become manager with equal success. Not only... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857202/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:46:12 -0400 The Guardian http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25857202/ VANCOUVER — Former French soccer star Zinedine Zidane attracted a large crowd of media and well-wishers Friday as he whisked into a summer camp on the city's east side for an appearance.Zidane appea... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25856038/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:32:25 -0400 Vancouver Sun http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25856038/ BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Next week's first-leg match in the finals of the Copa Libertadores will go ahead in Argentina despite a swine flu outbreak that is blamed in the deaths of at least 44 p... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855243/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:15 -0400 Sign on San Diego http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855243/ Now, she has already made it up to assistant surveyor at the Soccer City Stadium, living proof of how construction for the World Cup is building more than mere sports arenas. Such projects are sowing ... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25853117/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:24:28 -0400 MSNBC http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25853117/ Martin Veitch, Editor of CIO.co.uk If your football club (soccer team) were a software company, which would it be? Martin Veitch, editor in chief of CIO.co.uk, has written two wonderfully insightful (... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855079/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:02:20 -0400 CNet http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855079/ The southern England club said Thursday that Gardner will become the new chairman, returning to soccer for the first time since leaving United after the Glazer family's takeover. http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25853966/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:55:22 -0400 Japan Times http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25853966/ Dubai: For a country as madly in love with sport as the US, you would think that the Americans ought to embrace the world's most popular sport: football. Yet, it is one of the few countries where foot... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855173/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:48:55 -0400 Gulf News http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855173/ Sturridge secures Chelsea switch London, England (Sports Network) - Highly-rated Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge has completed his transfer to FA Cup winners Chelsea. The 19-year-old, who has... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855235/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:41:58 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855235/ Bayern remains hopeful over Bosingwa Munich, Germany (Sports Network) - Bayern Munich remains hopeful of being able to sign Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea. The German giants revealed their interest in the... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855238/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:41:57 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855238/ Owen agrees to join United Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Michael Owen is determined to repay the faith Sir Alex Ferguson has shown in him after penning a two-year contract with Manchester Uni... http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855236/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:41:57 -0400 SportsNetwork http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855236/ Michael Owen is proven in front of goal and Manchester United have lacked a poacher recently. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The willingness to sign http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855233/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:20:11 -0400 The Guardian http://story.brazilsun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/15360451341a5c70/id/25855233/