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Brazil refereeing chief quits after match-fixing scandal (Reuters)
By Pedro Fonseca
Davids and Boateng recalled by Van Basten
Benitez unhappy with penalty denial
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was adamant that his team should have been awarded at least one penalty during their Champions League match against Chelsea.
He said his players were convinced that a Jamie Carragher header struck William Gallas' arm in the area during the second half of the 0-0 draw at Anfield.
"The players said to me afterwards 'yes, it was clear'," said Benitez.
Advocaat seeking to emulate Hiddink
Police arrest businessman in connection with Brazil soccer scandal (AP)
A second man was arrested in connection with a game-fixing scandal involving Brazilian national soccer championships, and the president of the national commission of referees stepped down Friday. Ricardo Teixeira, president of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF), also announced the creation of the new commission to oversee referees, checking the quality of their calls as well as their...
Sounders and Kickers are unlikely USL finalists
The Richmond Kickers visit the Seattle Sounders for the USL Division 1 Final. The match will be broadcast LIVE on FSC this Saturday, 11 p.m. ET.
MLS Soccer Headlines
FC Dallas Clinches Playoff Berth
Roberto Mina scored two goals Sunday to propel FC Dallas to a playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake.
United-MetroStars Preview (AP)
Fighting for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the MetroStars must find a way to solve goalkeeper Nick Rimando as they play D.C United for the first of two matches between the teams in a seven-day span. The MetroStars, playing their final home match of the regular season, are three points behind the fourth-place Kansas City Wizards with four games remaining.
Fire-Wizards Preview (AP)
The Chicago Fire and Kansas City Wizards look to get closer to clinching spots in the postseason when the teams conclude their season series at Arrowhead Stadium. With three games remaining in its regular-season schedule, Kansas City is holding on to the fourth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, two points behind third-place Chicago.
MLS Is 'Magnificent' Over Fulham
Jeff Cunningham scores twice in the final five minutes as the Major League Soccer All-Stars' beat England's Fulham FC, 4-1, Saturday.
Preki announces retirement (AP)
Kansas City Wizards midfielder Preki Radosavljevic will retire at the end of the season and plans to go into coaching. The 42-year-old, a two-time Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player, missed most of the 2004 season after breaking his left shinbone and dislocating his ankle in a spring exhibition game.
CD Chivas USA-Crew Preview (AP)
After finishing with the best overall record in the Eastern Conference last year, the Columbus Crew are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs. Columbus tries to keep its slim postseason hopes alive as it plays it final home game against expansion CD Chivas USA. The Crew will be eliminated from the playoffs if they lose to Chivas and Kansas City earns at least one point in its match...
MLS Routed by Real; Moreno Injured
The visiting MLS All-Stars are no match for Real Madrid as the European soccer powerhouse thrashes the MLS squad, 5-0, Tuesday in Madrid.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
World Soccer's Goal Watch:
Each week in Goal Watch World Soccer tracks the number of goals scored in the major european soccer leagues and produces a ranking based on the season's average per match. 1. German Bundesliga: Matchday 7 - 15 goals :...
European Champions League Report : Van The Man Gives MU Win: Group Standings Update:
European Champions League Group Stage Tuesday 27 September 2005 Matchday 2 Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored his 47th goal in european competition to give Manchester United a precious victory over Benfica at Old Trafford in Group D of the Europeans...
World Soccer Sunday Scoreboard: Italy Serie A - The Rossoneri Move Up: EPL Sunderland Notch Win 1: Spain la Liga - Real Revival But Celta Stay Top: Bundesliga- Stuttgart Edge Kaiserslautern: France - Fred Saves Lyon:
Italy Serie A Sunday 25 September AC Milan move up to fourth place in the Serie A standings after their road victory at botom club Treviso - but the Rossoneri still trail leaders Juventus by five points. Final: Lazio Rome...
US Open Cup semifinal: Galaxy v. Thunder
The magic of soccer blogs: before, I wouldn't have given a damn about the Minnesota Thunder. Now, I sort of know someone who's a fan. A big enough fan to fly out to LA to watch his team--Bruce from Du...
World Soccer Scoreboard: EPL - Villa Score But Chelsea Stroll On: Bundeliga - Bayern Lose Stay Top: SPL Hearts & Celtic Win: La Liga - Getafe Continue To Surprise - Barca Revive: France- PSG Held: Serie A -Juventus OK: MLS New England Clinch Playoff Berth
Luke Moore scored the first goal against Chelsea in the English Premiership this season when he struck a low shot from the left side of the penalty area which Petr Cech could only divert into the net (44). Frank...
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