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Luis Suarez apologizes for snub
February 13, 2012, No Comments

LONDON -- Luis Suarez apologized Sunday for refusing to shake hands with Patrice Evra while Liverpool criticized its pla ...

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Brazil’s idea for Jesus statue meets London resistance
February 1, 2012, No Comments

Brazil's tourist board has floated the notion of erecting a 30-foot (9-meter) replica of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Red ...

Riot after soccer match in egypt leaves at least 70 ppl dead
More than 70 dead after Egypt soccer match
February 1, 2012, No Comments

CAIRO -- Soccer fans rushed the field after the home team won an unexpected victory over Egypt's top squad Wednesday, se ...

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Here’s a sneak peek at David Beckham’s underwear commercial
January 30, 2012, No Comments

Here's video of the soccer superstar looking very serious in his skivvies, and also giving the world a 360-degree view o ...

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Speed death may have been accidental
January 30, 2012, No Comments

Former Wales football manager Gary Speed may have killed himself accidentally, a coroner ruled on Monday.

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U.S. women punch ticket to London
January 28, 2012, No Comments

US women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics

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Soccer player stabbed to death at nightclub in S. Africa
January 22, 2012, No Comments

Police say a footballer who played five times for South Africa was stabbed to death in a nightclub.

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Soccer player killed outside his home
January 12, 2012, No Comments

Los Angeles police were investigating Thursday after a 17-year-old high school soccer player was shot dead outside his h ...

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David Beckham will not join PSG
January 3, 2012, No Comments

DOHA, Qatar -- David Beckham is set to stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy after turning down a chance to join Paris Saint- ...

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Report: Luis Suarez used term ‘negro’
December 31, 2011, No Comments

A report by soccer authorities says Liverpool's Luis Suarez used the word 'negro' seven times in addressing Manchester U ...

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John Terry to face criminal charge over alleged racial abuse‎
December 21, 2011, No Comments

Chelsea captain John Terry faces criminal charges over allegations of racial abuse toward an opponent.

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Liverpool’s Suarez banned 8 games for insult
December 21, 2011, No Comments

Liverpool's Luis Suarez is handed down an 8 match suspension for racial abuse against Patrice Evra

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17 arrested in Italian soccer match-fixing
December 19, 2011, No Comments

Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni and 16 other people have been arrested across Italy in an ongoing investigation ...

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Donovan headed back to Everton
December 16, 2011, No Comments

United States and LA Galaxy star attacker Landon Donovan is on the verge of securing a two-month return to Everton FC of ...

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Justin Bieber Hangs With Chelsea stars Frank Lampard & Fernando Torres
December 14, 2011, No Comments

Justin Bieber Shocks Two Pros With His Soccer Skills (watch)‎

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Manchester United crashes out of Champions League
December 8, 2011, No Comments

Three-time European champion Manchester United was eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday when it lost 2-1 a ...

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Liverpool stuns Chelsea with 2-0 win to advance in Carling Cup
November 30, 2011, No Comments

Chelsea were again struck down by the curse of Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool increased the pressure on manager Andre Villa ...

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Inspector: Wife found Speed hanged
November 29, 2011, No Comments

Wales football manager Gary Speed was found hanged at his home by his wife, an inquest in Warrington, Wales was told on ...

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Beckham: City have ‘no chance’
November 29, 2011, No Comments

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has played down Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League title ...

Giovanni Trapattoni agrees Republic of Ireland contract extension
Giovanni Trapattoni agrees Republic of Ireland contract extension
November 29, 2011, No Comments

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed a new contract to coach the team through the 2014 World Cup q ...

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Alan Shearer in disbelief as investigation begins in the suicide of Gary Speed
November 29, 2011, No Comments

The suicide of Gary Speed leaves question for his best friend that will never be answered

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Wales manager Gary Speed has been found dead at his family home
November 28, 2011, No Comments

Wales manager Gary Speed has been found dead at his family home in Chester, police have confirmed.

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Liverpool, City settle for 1-1 draw
November 28, 2011, No Comments

Liverpool did an old rival a favor Sunday when it held Premier League leader Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.

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German soccer referee ‘tried to commit suicide’
November 22, 2011, No Comments

A German top-division football match was called off on Saturday after the appointed referee apparently tried to commit s ...

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Tottenham can win the Premier League, says Harry Redknapp
November 22, 2011, No Comments

Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham can win the Premier League this season if they maintain their recent form.

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Dai Greene believes a British football team has ‘no place’ at Olympics
November 22, 2011, No Comments

Dai Greene insists there should not be a British football side at the London 2012 Games as it will "overshadow" traditio ...

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What’s next for David Beckham? Star soccer player ponders retirement
November 22, 2011, No Comments

Beckham will decide next month whether Sunday was indeed his final game with the Galaxy after signing a five-year deal i ...

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Could artificial pitches be set for a return to Football League?
November 18, 2011, No Comments

Artificial pitches could make a shock comeback if some Football League clubs get their way.

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Sepp Blatter must resign, says PFA chief Gordon Taylor
November 17, 2011, No Comments

Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s position has once again been called into question after he suggested there is no racism ...

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Spot betting, racism and misconduct are threatening football, says PFA chief Taylor
November 17, 2011, No Comments

With accusations of racial abuse and misconduct on and off the field, PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor makes warning st ...

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FIFA president downplays on-field racism problems.
November 17, 2011, No Comments

England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said he is astonished by Sepp Blatter's claim that football doe ...

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Capello happy with new blood
November 16, 2011, No Comments

Youthful England gives Capello grounds for optimism

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Manchester City’s Mario Balotelli saves boy from being bulllied
November 10, 2011, No Comments

Mario Balotelli forces boy to apologize for bullying

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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he is not ‘mad’
November 10, 2011, No Comments

Mario Balotelli attacks English newspapers and insists: 'I'm not mad'

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Sponsors’ cash equates to a new player – Derek Llambias
November 10, 2011, No Comments

Newcastle United managing director Derek Llambias says the value of shirt and stadium sponsorship will be enough to brin ...

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Wilshere: I’m a Gunner for life
November 8, 2011, No Comments

Midfielder Jack Wilshere has told Arsenal that he promises to stay at the club for life.

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Ferguson describes 25 yrs with United a “fairytale”
November 3, 2011, No Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson has described his 25 years at Manchester United as "a fairytale".

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Brazil’s Minister of Sports resigns from position
October 27, 2011, No Comments

Brazil's sports minister resigned Wednesday amid a corruption probe that has roiled the scandal-plagued administration o ...

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It’s time to introduce a football supporters’ bill of rights
October 26, 2011, No Comments

Perhaps a deathless document is needed to proscribe the limits of fans' rights in a civilised footballing society

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England captain Terry probed by FA on race claims after QPR force full investigation
October 26, 2011, No Comments

Chelsea and England captain John Terry has vowed to clear his name after the Football Association launched a potentially ...

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Arsenal positive over Vermaelen injury
October 26, 2011, No Comments

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger isn't sweating over calf injury to Thomas Vermaelen.

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Liverpool Lead Race to Sign 14-year old Seyi Ojo
October 25, 2011, No Comments

Liverpool are ready to rival Chelsea for one of the hottest prospects in English football, MK Dons teenager Seyi Ojo.

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Man Utd’s Evra to pursue racist abuse claims
October 18, 2011, No Comments

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned that defender Patrice Evra is determined to pursue allegations o ...

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Charlie Adam explains why Liverpool will beat Man United Saturday
October 14, 2011, No Comments

Charlie Adam believes the team that dominates midfield will prevail when millions of viewers around the world tune in to ...

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Wayne Rooney suspended for 3 Euro 2012 matches for assault
October 13, 2011, No Comments

Wayne Rooney will miss the entire group stage of the 2012 European Championship after receiving a three-game ban Thursda ...

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Euro 2012: Who’s in and who’s out
October 12, 2011, No Comments

The Euro 2012 qualifiers are done, so who made it and what country failed to reach the tournament

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English FA spent over $33 million over failed 2018 World Cup bid
October 10, 2011, No Comments

Figures released by England's Football Association reveal that its failed bid to host the World Cup in 2018 cost 21 mill ...

Wayne Rooney’s father and uncle arrested over gambling prob
October 6, 2011, No Comments

The father and uncle of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney were arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into b ...

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Hope Solo poses naked for ESPN’s “Body Issue”
October 6, 2011, No Comments

ESPN The Magazine's 2011 "Body Issue," in which several athletes strip down and pose nude or semi-nude, comes out on Fri ...

Beckham’s to be offered contract with Leicester
October 5, 2011, No Comments

Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson will offer David Beckham the chance to play his way back into English soccer with ...