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Soccer News for December 2, 2006


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World Soccer Headlines

Milan deny Shevchenko talks

Toothless Stuttgart held at Mainz (AFP)
VfB Stuttgart wasted the chance to move to the top of the Bundesliga table after a disappointing 0-0 draw with relegation candidates Mainz 05.

United can't Adu a deal until June
Teenage prodigy Freddy Adu must wait until next June to learn whether Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will try to sign him.

Henry deserves awards - Domenech

Sunday's PSG game postponed for security reasons (Reuters)
(adds police statement, background)


MLS Soccer Headlines

Wizards hire U.S. national team assistant as coach (AP)
Curt Onalfo was hired as coach of the Kansas City Wizards on Monday after spending the last four years as an assistant on the U.S. national soccer team. Onalfo replaces Ken Fogarty and Brian Bliss, who served as interim coaches following Bob Gansler's departure in July. He inherits a team that went 10-14-8 this season, next to last in the Eastern Conference.

Revolution Ends Six-Match Winless Streak
New England snaps a six-match winless streak thanks to Jeff Larentowicz's  first career goal in a 1-0 win over Columbus on Sunday.

Palencia Has Richest MLS Salary
Juan Francisco Palencia , a former Mexican national team forward who plays for Chivas USA, is the highest-paid player in MLS this year with total compensation of $1.36 million.

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.

Peguero's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls
Jean Philippe Peguero had his first career hat trick and Seth Stammler scored two goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to their first victory, 5-4 over Chivas USA last night in East Rutherford, N.J.

Victory Within Reach, United Sees It Slip Away
Nate Jaqua scores the first two goals in Toyota Park's history, but they aren't enough for a win as host Chicago ties New England, 3-3, in Bridgeview, Ill.

For Red Bull, It's Here, There and Everywhere
The Red Bull corporation, producers of the energy drink and owners of the MLS soccer team, has staked its place in a crowded marketplace with a unique, trail-blazing approach.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Barcelona Suffer Messi Injury Blow
Barcelona will have to fight for their Champion's League survival until the New Year without Argentina wonderkid Lionel Messi after the young striker broke his fifth metatarsal in his left...

The Eyes of Borat

RIP Ferenc Puskas
It's with a heavy footballing heart that I have to comment on the sad news of Ferenc Puskas's death at the age of 79 and a strange coincidence that it...

Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation

Chelsea Heap Pressure On Barcelona
Any lovers of football conspiracy theories will love the fact that Chelsea's 1-0 defeat last night by Werder Bremen in their Champion's League clash now leaves current holders Barcelona struggling...


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