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Soccer News for December 31, 2006


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World Soccer Headlines

Ajax falls behind in Eredivisie title chase (SportsTicker)
NIJMEGEN, Netherlands (Ticker) - Ajax's faltering title hopes were dealt another blow on Saturday but Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven got back on track for a third successive crown with three points against ADO Den Haag.

Saudis claim Figo deal

If Richards goes, I quit - Pearce

Marseille dismiss Eriksson rumours

Cottagers close in on Dempsey deal
Chris Coleman fears Fulham's $2.9 million signing of U.S. international Clint Dempsey could be scuppered by a new year work permit tribunal. A potential problem for Coleman is that Dempsey has not appeared in a high enough percentage of his country's games to automatically qualify for a work permit.

Gago to join Real

Germany confirm Wembley opener


MLS Soccer Headlines

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.

Dalglish Makes a Name for Himself
Paul Dalglish, son of Scotland's most celebrated soccer star Kenny Dalglish, is finally stepping out of his father's shadow and playing an integral role in Houston's pursuit of the MLS championship.

Last-Minute Stop by Reis Preserves Tie
New England goalkeeper Matt Reis makes a diving save on Amado Guevara's shot in the final minute in the Revolution's 0-0 tie with the New York Red Bulls.

Fire Takes Over 2nd Place
Andy Herron's successful penalty kick in the 74th minute gives Chicago a 2-2 tie with Houston on Wednesday and moves the Fire into second place.

RFK Isn't Perfect, but It's Just Fine for the 2007 MLS Cup
Major League Soccer officials acknowledge that RFK Stadium is not the prettiest place to stage its marquee event, the MLS Cup, but the league could not resist returning to Washington.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand

Hungary's Day of Mourning For Puskas
A public funeral mass in Budapest's St Stephen's Basilica rounded off Hungary's national day of mourning on Saturday for their greatest ever footballer, the late Ferenc Puskas who died in...

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Champion's League Draw Brings Up Some Great Encounters
The knockout stages of both the Champion's League and the UEFA Cup always bring out the best ties that European football has to offer and today's Champion's League draw has...

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Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation


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