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World Soccer Headlines

Chelsea in talks with Carlos

Berbatov rejected Man United

Wenger hopeful over Henry
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is optimistic striker Thierry Henry will reject the possibility of a move to Barcelona and stay with Arsenal next season. The 28-year-old has been tipped to join the side that defeated Arsenal in Wednsday's Champions League final. But when asked if he thought Henry would leave the club, Wenger said: "I don't know. I don't think so."

Diego Simeone named Estudiantes coach
Diego Simeone, who retired from Argentina's Racing Club in February to embark on a short-lived stint as its coach, announced Thursday he has found a new job as manager of rival Estudiantes of La Plata. Simeone will replace Jorge Burruchaga, who rejected contract renewal terms with Estudiantes in the middle of the Copa Libertadores.

Eto'o lost for words after triumph

Spurs sign Berbatov
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov. The player has agreed personal terms and will sign on 1 July, subject to being granted a work permit. Berbatov, 25, told Spurs' website: "Tottenham is a club that is building something special.

Champions League Final gallery, May 17


MLS Soccer Headlines

RSL Keeps Its New Look Secret From The Galaxy
Salt Lake Tribune: LOS ANGELES - Tonight, Real Salt Lake plays the Los Angeles Galaxy for the second time in just three weeks. It would seem that little has changed since the April 29 meeting, a 3-2 loss for RSL, whose Major League Soccer record 18-game winless streak remains intact.

Rolfe, Barrett Give Fire A Real Kick
Chicago Daily Herald: Last season, Chicago Fire rookie forwards Chris Rolfe and Chad Barrett spent little time together on the field.

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.

Real Salt Lake Edges Colorado to Win Home Debut
Brian Dunseth scored in the 81st minute and Real Salt Lake got its first MLS victory in its home debut, beating the Colorado Rapids, 1-0, yesterday.

For Now, U.S. Team Enjoying the View
MEXICO CITY, March 26 -- With an enormous challenge awaiting Sunday at Azteca Stadium, the U.S. national soccer team will gladly embrace any little omen that may signal the end of its 68-year futility in this soccer-mad country.

MLS Hopes It Will Be Business as Usual During the World Cup
On the afternoons of June 10 and 11, soccer fans in this country will gather around television sets and watch the first weekend of World Cup matches being played in Germany.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Champions League: Barcelona Hit Ten Men Arsenal Late :
UEFA Champions League Final Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Stade de FranceParis. FC Barcelona 2:1 Arsenal FC It was Samuel Eto'o and substitute Juliano Belletti who were Barcelona's heros at the Stade de...

Going to the Game: Barcelona vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Final - Paris 2006 On the Champs-Elysees
The Champs-Elysees in Paris is packed with fans from both teams. Barcelona supporters seeemingly out-number Arsenal fans - and the Catalans are more confident of winning. Four -Nil is a common forecast...

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Stefan Fatsis on NPR

Going to the Game: Barcelona vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League Final - Paris 2006
It's Wednesdy moring in Paris The morning of final day - and the weather is pleasantly warm. There is no wind and although the sky is overcast - it looks less threatening...

Going to the Game : Champions League Debriefing
After a smooth return flight from Paris (a great city, visit it if you can), I'm sifting through a four day backload of press releases, mail and news that...


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