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World Soccer Headlines

Ronaldo returns fire, criticizes Pele for saying ``stupid things'' (AP)
Real Madrid striker Ronaldo criticized fellow Brazilian Pele on Wednesday for saying "stupid things," rebuking Pele for his comments last week in which he said the three-time FIFA player of the year gets "distracted." "We don't need to pay any attention to him," Ronaldo told radio station Cadena SER after Madrid's elimination by Arsenal in the Champions League's second round.

Beckham rules out career in management

Robben given four-match ban

Champions League gallery, Mar. 8

Tal agrees Bolton deal

Champions League preview - Milan v Bayern Munich


MLS Soccer Headlines

Twellman an Honors Student
Former Terp Taylor Twellman, the 2005 MLS most valuable player, is hoping to add to his legend by leading the Revolution against the Galaxy in Sunday's MLS championship.

Three Wizards On U.S.-Poland Roster
Kansas City Star: Forward Josh Wolff and Eddie Johnson and midfielder Kerry Zavagnin were selected among the 20 players picked by U.S. coach Bruce Arena for an exhibition game March 1 against Poland at Kauserslautern, Germany.

Galaxy, Saprissa Draw 0-0
US National Soccer Players Association: Costa Rican champion Deportivo Saprissa and the Los Angeles Galaxy played to a 0-0 draw Thursday in the first game of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup quarterfinals.

Rookie Sealy Powers Wiz Past Fire
Rookie Scott Sealy scores two goals, and the surging Kansas City Wizards blow the game open by scoring twice in a minute during the second half of a 3-0 victory Friday night over the Chicago Fire.

MLS AWARDS
Pay no attention to those stuffy official postseason awards being handed out by MLS over the next few weeks. Here is all you need to know about the league's 10th season:

Two Wizards Goalies Battle For Job To Keep
Kansas City Star: When it comes to guarding the Wizards' goal this season, it appears things are wide open. No, don't panic Wizards fans. That doesn't mean the team plans on leaving its goal wide open. In fact, the Wizards have perhaps more options on which body they put in the net than they've had in years.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Champions League restart

World Soccer: La Liga PreviewReal Madrid - The Start of a New EraRonaldo Dropped For Derby
"Those players who think they can stay here only giving the minimum amount of effort are wrong, "I'm not afraid to take tough decisions if people don't give their all for this club." That was the no-nonsense message Real Madrid's...

Champions League : Ronaldinho Blasts Barca Past ChelseaVillarreal and Juventus Progress
UEFA Champions League Tuesday, 07 March 2006 Perhaps unsurprisingly the big match at the Camp Nou between Barcelona and Chelsea was goalless at half time but there were surprises at the Stadio Delle Alpi and El Madrigal. Johan Micoud...

World Soccer Scoreboard : Chelsea Win : Arsenal Cruise : Liverpool Held Real Win Madrid Derby : Barca OK Hamburg Top Bayern Juve Edge Samp - AC Milan Win Sydney Take A-League Title
Arsenal totally dominated Fulham in the first half of their derby match at Craven Cottage. Two goals in four minutes (Thierry Henry 31' and Emmanuel Adebayor 34') put the Gunners in a commanding position at the interval. In an entertaining...

Champions League : Liverpool Go Out Lyon and AC Milan Cruise : Arsenal Through - Real Exit
UEFA Champions League Wednesday, 08 March 2006 After Liverpool had controlled the game at Anfield for the first half hour, Benfica played their way back into the match, stunning the European Champions in the 38th minute when Benfica captain...


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