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Islanders on the rise
2008-06-04 19:44:00 With the OFC qualifying series for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa set to resume, Vanuatu are hoping to provide a glimpse of their potential. More About: Rise
Bilic: Croatia can take the title
2008-06-04 19:38:00 Dark horses Croatia can win the UEFA EURO 2008 title, their highly-rated young coach Slaven Bilic claimed on Wednesday. More About: Title
Cygan extends Villarreal deal
2008-06-04 19:12:00 Pascal Cygan has extended his contract with La Liga runners-up Villarreal for an additional season, the club confirmed on Wednesday. More About: Deal
Media reflects on highs and lows
2008-06-04 18:08:00 Some teams earned praise, others came in for criticism. FIFA.com looks at the local media's reaction to the latest set of Asian Zone qualifiers. More About: Media
Improving Iniesta leaves hospital
2008-06-04 18:04:00 Andres Iniesta left hospital on Wednesday to join up with his team-mates in Santander after being treated for a severe bout of food poisoning. More About: Hospital , Leaves
Keane axes eight at Sunderland
2008-06-04 17:58:00 Sunderland manager Roy Keane released eight players including former Manchester United striker Andy Cole on Wednesday. More About: Sunderland
Suarez signs for Dinamo Zagreb
2008-06-04 17:55:00 Argentine striker Guillermo Suarez has signed for Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb , club official Zoran Mamic said on Wednesday. More About: Signs
United confirm friendly in Nigeria
2008-06-04 17:40:00 Manchester United have confirmed they will travel to Nigeria in July to play a pre-season friendly against FA Cup winners Portsmouth. More About: Friendly
Porto barred from Champions League
2008-06-04 16:59:00 Portuguese champions FC Porto have been barred from competing in next season's UEFA Champions League over a match-fixing scandal.
Finnan considers international U-turn
2008-06-04 15:59:00 Liverpool Irish defender Steve Finnan could come out of international retirement after admitting he is set to meet new Giovanni Trapattoni. More About: International , Turn
Butt joins Bayern
2008-06-04 15:48:00 Hans-Jorg Butt has signed a two-year contract with Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga champions confirmed on Wednesday.
Benitez drives Ecuador forward
2008-06-04 15:39:00 The son of the legendary Ermen Benitez, the 22-year-old kid they call Chucho is already making a name of his own for his native Ecuador . More About: Forward
City secure Hughes
2008-06-04 15:33:00 Mark Hughes was confirmed as Manchester City manager on Wednesday after being given a glowing tribute by the club's Thai owner. More About: Secure
Rowe axed as Botswana coach
2008-06-04 15:14:00 Colwyn Rowe has been sacked as coach of the Botswana national football team after a string of poor results left his bosses fearing for his safety. More About: Coach
Eriksson faces great expectations
2008-06-04 15:10:00 Local media reaction swayed between optimism and concern following Sven Goran Eriksson's appointment as Mexico coach yesterday. More About: Faces , Great , Expectations
Flu braced for Boca challenge
2008-06-04 13:59:00 Fluminense's 2-2 draw in Argentina has left them in a strong position to reach the final, but Boca Juniors are accustomed to upsetting their hosts. More About: Challenge
Adams agrees to stay at Portsmouth
2008-06-04 13:55:00 Portsmouth assistant manager Tony Adams has agreed a new one-year deal to stay with the FA Cup winners. More About: Portsmouth , Stay
Wenger: Arsenal can win everything
2008-06-04 13:48:00 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Manchester United that his Gunners side are capable of winning everything next season. More About: Arsenal
Hughes perfect for City, says Thaksin
2008-06-04 13:39:00 Mark Hughes is the perfect manager to bring success to Manchester City , according to the club's Thai owner Thaksin Shinawatra. More About: Perfect
Sagna signs new Arsenal deal
2008-06-04 13:34:00 Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has been given an improved and extended contract by the Premier League club. More About: Arsenal , Signs , Deal
Baffoe?s mission for Africa
2008-06-04 12:37:00 As a leading figure in Africa n football, former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe calls on his limitless passion and a pinch of Teutonic efficiency. More About: Mission
EURO takes centre stage
2008-06-04 11:52:00 Jose Mourinho's return and a goal-fest in the Solomon Islands caught the eye, but this week has been dominated by the impending EURO 2008. More About: Euro , Stage , Centre
Blatter: Naganuma left an indelible mark
2008-06-04 11:15:00 FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has paid tribute to Japanese football pioneer Ken Naganuma, who passed away on Monday aged 77. More About: Left , Mark
Argentina consolidate their lead
2008-06-04 11:03:00 Argentina extended their lead over runners-up Brazil on the latest edition of the Ranking, while Australia unseated Japan as Asia's highest side. More About: Argentina , Lead
Everton end Colo Colo dominance
2008-06-04 10:54:00 In the second leg of the Chilean Apertura final, Everton gained their first title in 32 years by defeating Chilean giants Colo Colo 3-0.
Spain wary of Group D rivals
2008-06-04 09:22:00 Spain may appear the strongest team in UEFA EURO 2008 Group D, but Luis Aragones' men have learned not to under-estimate their opposition. More About: Spain , Rivals
Draw sends LDU through
2008-06-04 07:29:00 A 0-0 home draw against nine-man America of Mexico was enough to send Ecuador's LDU Quito through to a first-ever Copa Libertadores final. More About: Draw
Old foes in Group C
2008-06-04 07:16:00 Group C at UEFA EURO 2008 features two serious contenders, who know each other only too well - Italy and France. More About: Group
Resolute LDU reach maiden final
2008-06-04 07:00:00 A goalless draw at home was all it took for Ecuador's LDU to overcome America on away goals and reach their maiden Libertadores final. More About: Final , Reach , Maiden
Renewed hope for Shang
More articles from this author:2008-06-04 06:38:00 By reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Championship, the Chinese Women's team, and their coach Shang Ruihua, have buried some demons. More About: Hope 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |



