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Soccer News for October 31, 2006


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World Soccer Headlines

Five clubs in perfect shape at halfway stage
Champions League preview: Five clubs have perfect records halfway through the Champions League group stage and can book a place in the knockout stage with victories in games on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Barcelona extend deal

U.S. accepts invitation to Copa America
The United States accepted an invitation to play in next year's Copa America in Venezuela, returning to the South American soccer championship for the first time since 1995.

U.S. federation president has talked to Klinsmann (Reuters)
U.S. Soccer federation president Sunil Gulati said on Monday he had talked to former Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann about coaching the national team but no agreement had been reached.

Rijkaard denies Mourinho feud
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has dismissed reports that he has a problem with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The two managers meet again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with previous meetings between the sides laced with controversy.

Frau given two-month suspension

Dons do Proctor no favours as Hibs lose (AFP)
Any hopes Mark Proctor had of heading off a late challenge by John Collins for the Hibernian managerial post probably disappeared as his side were beaten 2-1 at Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.


MLS Soccer Headlines

MLS to Sell Space On Jersey Fronts For Advertising
In another step toward emulating international soccer, MLS will being allowing every team the option of selling advertising space on the front of team jerseys.

Chicago Follows Mapp to Playoff Win at Home
Justin Mapp's free kick gives Chicago a 1-0 victory over New England in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday.

Arena Takes Over Floundering Red Bulls
Bruce Arena took over the struggling New York Red Bulls yesterday, but also predicted that his former squad -- the U.S. soccer team -- would not win consistently at the World Cup until 2018.

Nuñez Helps Propel Dallas Into 2nd Place
Ramon Nuñez scored in extra time to give FC Dallas a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew last night in Frisco, Tex.

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.

New York Snaps Five-Game Winless Streak
Amado Guevara scores on a first-half penalty kick to lead the New York Red Bulls past the Colorado Rapids, 1-0, and snap a five-game winless streak.

Salt Lake Knocks Off Chivas
Andy Williams scoreds the 5,000th goal in Major League Soccer history to help Real Salt Lake beat Chivas USA, 2-1, Saturday night in Salt Lake City.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Beckham Heading For The Madrid Exit Door?
As David Beckham's Mexican standoff with Real Madrid over a new contract continues, his coach Fabio Capello has offered no words of sympathy for the former England captain and seems...

Unbelievable

From Bad To Worse For West Ham United
Just when you think things can't possibly get any worse you run into an inform lower league side with a goal hungry striker in the shape of Chesterfield and Caleb...

Kornheiser on the laws of the game

Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand

What's more fun than Oliver Kahn and a big stein of beer?

The Eyes of Borat


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