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Newcastle fail in Vieri, Smith bids
Newcastle manager Graeme Souness fears he he will end up empty-handed after an audacious double swoop for Inter striker Christian Vieri and Manchester United's Alan Smith.
Gamba Osaka rack up magnificent seven against Verdy (Reuters)
Gamba Osaka crushed Tokyo Verdy
7-1 on Saturday as the J-League returned from a seven-week break
due to international matches.
Argentina wins World Youth Championship
FIFA WYC final: Argentina won the World Youth Championship on Saturday, defeating Nigeria 2-1 on Lionel Messi's two penalty kicks for a record fifth title. Messi finished as the top scorer in tournament with six goals.
Roma handed transfer ban
FIFA have banned Roma from buying players for a year following their controversial signing of Auxerre defender Philippe Mexes in 2004.
Real dismiss Owen speculation
Real Madrid have dismissed reports claiming that Michael Owen will leave the club.
Bayern pushing Ballack to extend contract; chasing 'Prince Poldi'
Bayern Munich wants Germany captain Michael Ballack to extend his contract with the club beyond next season.
Bayern also have to negotiate new contracts with two other highly paid players - goalkeeper Oliver Kahn and attacking midfielder Sebastian Deisler - by the end of next season.
"I hope for a speedy solution. That's the only way Ballack can perform at his maximum," Bayern coach Felix Magath said. "And with his ability, I regard him as one of the world's top players.
Real sign Garcia
Osasuna's Uruguayan midfielder Pablo Garcia is to join Real Madrid in a deal worth €4m.
MLS Soccer Headlines
For Now, U.S. Team Enjoying the View
MEXICO CITY, March 26 -- With an enormous challenge awaiting Sunday at Azteca Stadium, the U.S. national soccer team will gladly embrace any little omen that may signal the end of its 68-year futility in this soccer-mad country.
Adu Answers Own Questions
US National Soccer Players Association: If Freddy Adu is lucky, nobody will remember his appearance at the World Youth Championship. If not, it will be for two missed penalties. Nothing less, and nothing more.
Johnson Dropped From Gold Cup Roster Due To Toe Injury
Yahoo: FC Dallas striker Eddie Johnson was dropped from the U.S. team for next month's CONCACAF Gold Cup because he has not recovered from a toe injury.
It's Not The Attendance
US National Soccer Players Association: At first glance, the attendance figures for Major League Soccer from last weekend don't look good. Only one team - D.C. United - drew more than 12,000 fans. San Jose and Chicago both failed to break the 10,000 mark. In fact, D.C. United had the only two attendances over 14,000 last week, drawing just over that for a midweek game against Chicago.
For United's Offense, The Hour Has Come
Washington Post: Explain this: D.C. United doesn't score for more than three games and then pumps in six goals in 58 minutes bridging two matches against the top clubs in the Eastern Conference.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Confederations Cup Final - Brazil or Argentina? Who Will Win? Vote Now in the World Soccer Poll
World Champions Brazil face South American rivals Argentina in the Final of the 2005 Confederations Cup in Germany Wednesday looking to avenge a 3:1 defeat in a World Cup 2006 qualifying match earlier this month. Brazil star Adriano suffered...
We Are The Champions Of The World Brazil Crush Argentina - Confederations Cup
Brazil showed why they are the Champions of world soccer as they thrashed South American arch rivals Argentina 4:1 in the Final of the Confederations Cup at the Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday. In the second half Brazil outclassed Argentina -...
English Premiership News, Views and Rumors
Michael Owen has been house-hunting near the Chelsea training ground in Surrey, England. Maybe he's trying to give Blues coach José Mourinho a hint? English Premier League - News, Views & Rumors...
Soccer Quote of The Day
"When I read about caps and hands being tied it is very frustrating. It is absolutely not true. "We are there to provide the manager with what he needs to compete at the highest level and win at the highest...
FIFA Mega-Bucks Deal Means 2O10 World Cup Airs Live On Public TV
FIFA has agreed direct TV rights deals worth a staggering $1.21 billion USD with broadcasters in Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Spain as part of a package for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. In Britain, the tournament...
AC Milan v. Liverpool
So here we are, after months of waiting. Another disappointing season for me has been made even worse, with the possibility of Liverpool taking the Champions League. Of course, Milan look like overwhelming favorites on paper, but Liverpool's progress has...
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