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Soccer News for August 31, 2006


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World Soccer Headlines

Donadoni shows off Italy's new attack
Euro 2008 qualifying: Italy displayed a new attacking formation on Wednesday under new coach Roberto Donadoni. Filippo Inzaghi was at center forward in a 4-3-3 lineup for a practice match against a local youth club.

UEFA Cup draw

Villarreal sign Argentine defender (AFP)
Spanish championship side Villarreal signed experienced Argentine defender Fabricio Fuentes from Mexican outfit Atlas de Guadalajara.

Liverpool to sign O'Neill

Saha bemoans Ruud's departure
Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes the summer sale of former team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy has weakened the club.

Neville backing young gun Johnson to shine for England (AFP)
Phil Neville is backing Andy Johnson to shine if his Everton teammate gets the nod and plays in Steve McClaren's first competitive game in charge of England.

Cole move close to collapse
Arsenal defender Ashley Cole's proposed move to Chelsea looks to be in danger of collapsing. Cole's move has stalled because the two clubs have been unable to agree a fee for the England international.


MLS Soccer Headlines

MLS Wrap: Buddle Blasts Bulls To First Bruce Win
Soccer America: GOALFESTS. This MLS season will likely be the lowest scoring in the league's 11-year history, but at least on Saturday some teams remembered where to find the goal.

Chicago Beats Kansas City
Justin Mapp scores his first goal of the season in the Chicago Fire's 3-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Wizards on Wednesday night.

Distraction Aside, United Healthy, Ready for Playoffs
D.C. United is confident going into their first-round opener against the Chicago Fire on Friday night and are gunning for their fifth MLS title.

Cooper's Goal Lifts FC Dallas In Opener
Kenny Cooper's first MLS goal gives FC Dallas a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in the first game of the league's season on Saturday.

Ihemelu Suspended For Tackle Of United's Mediate
Washington Post: Los Angeles Galaxy defender Ugo Ihemelu was suspended for two games by MLS yesterday for a tackle that resulted in D.C. United midfielder Domenic Mediate breaking his right leg during Saturday's match at RFK Stadium.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Major League Soccer Weekend Preview
Major League Soccer Week 17 Saturday, 22 July 2006 D.C. United visit Chicago on Saturday riding the longest unbeaten streak in the club's history. United, unbeaten in 13, will be looking ...

Gill says goodbye to the boundaries of believability

This is what the World Cup is for

Women's International Soccer
U.S. Women will face Ireland for the fourth time in four years on Saturday 23 July at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego. The...

Juventus Take The Drop - Fiorentina and Lazio Stay in A
The appeals court in Italy delivered its final verdict on the Serie A match-fixing scandal Tuesday night. Juventus Turin have failed to avoid the drop to Serie B - but...


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