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Soccer News for December 31, 2007


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World Soccer Headlines

Benitez keen to extend Liverpool stay
Rafa Benitez has confirmed he would like to extend his Liverpool contract following talks with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks. The Liverpool boss met the duo on Sunday, in the wake of the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, to discuss the recent strain in relations between the trio.

Champions League draw
European champions Milan will face English Premier League leaders Arsenal in the first knockout round of the Champions League . It will be the first meeting of the clubs since Milan beat Arsenal 2-0 on aggregate in the European Super Cup final in 1994-95.

AEK reclaim top spot with win over PAOK Salonika (Reuters)
AEK Athens head into the New Year at the top of the Greek Super League after a 2-0 win over PAOK Salonika on Sunday.

Ferguson lays down the law

Fergie calm after Hammers blow
Sir Alex Ferguson insisted he had no complaints about Manchester United's 2-1 loss at West Ham, saying they were "beaten by the better side".

Ferguson warning to United stars
Sir Alex Ferguson has emphasised the importance of discipline following some unwanted headlines at Manchester United.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Who, If Anyone, Will Head To San Jose From The Dynamo?
Houston Chronicle: One day they're celebrating helping the team win a second-consecutive MLS Cup, the next day they see their names on a list of players for the San Jose Earthquakes' taking.

MLS rules benefit Toronto FC (PA SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Toronto FC has been given additional roster flexibility under the new competition rules announced by Major League Soccer on Tuesday.

D.C. Rains on Beckham's Parade
David Beckham makes his long-awaited MLS debut for the Galaxy in the 72nd minute of United's 1-0 victory at RFK Stadium.

Klein scores winner in 2-1 Galaxy victory over FC Dallas
Chris Klein sends a 19-yard drive into the upper-right corner of the net to give Los Angeles (5-13-6) only its second MLS victory since Aug. 5.

Houston to face Municipal in Cup (PA SportsTicker)
NEW YORK (Ticker) - The MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo have been drawn against Guatemalan club Municipal in the quarterfinals of the 2008 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Four-Year Plan Cut Short
With the launch of MLS and increasing interest abroad in U.S. players, elite college programs are forced to deal with the early exits of top players.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

As If The Iraqis Don't Have Enough To Worry About...
Current Asian Cup holders Iraq were left embarrassed and angry before their King's Cup game in Thailand this week as the organisers played a completely unknown song in place of...

Brazilian Double Act Win World Player Of The Year Awards
FIFA announced the winners of their World Player of the Year awards at a glittering awards ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland and few were surprised when AC Milan's Brazilian playmaker Kaka...

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

Can we just forget this season?

Kornheiser on the laws of the game


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