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Soccer News for January 3, 2007


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World Soccer Headlines

English Premier League reports (Reuters)
Brief reports on English Premier League games on Tuesday:

Manchester City deny Chelsea bid for Richards
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has described speculation claiming that a deal has already been done to sell Micah Richards to Chelsea as 'a blatant lie'. Richards has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea look to solve their defensive problems.

Marseille dismiss Eriksson rumours

Totti to extend Roma deal

Fulham agrees on deal for Dempsey pending work permit (AP)
Major League Soccer has agreed to send Clint Dempsey to Fulham of the English Premier League for what would be the largest transfer fee in MLS history -- if the New England Revolution midfielder can obtain a British work permit. Revolution spokesman Brad Feldman confirmed Tuesday that the league agreed to the terms of a transfer.

Sevilla capture Kerzhakov


MLS Soccer Headlines

Dynamo And Real Salvage Ties
Jason Kreis scores in the 88th minute for short-handed Real Salt Lake, which rallies for a 2-2 tie Saturday against the visiting Colorado Rapids.

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.

Ching Is Dynamite for Dynamo
Brian Ching scores four goals to lead host Houston to a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids Sunday in the Dynamo's inaugural game.

In Interim, U.S. Coach Bradley Has Until June
Newly appointed U.S. men's soccer coach Bob Bradley has until June to prove himself or the national team may bring in a foreign replacement.

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.

Palencia Has Richest MLS Salary
Juan Francisco Palencia , a former Mexican national team forward who plays for Chivas USA, is the highest-paid player in MLS this year with total compensation of $1.36 million.

Revolution re-sign M-D Franchino, F Noonan (SportsTicker)
The New England Revolution on Thursday re-signed midfielder-defender Joe Franchino and forward Pat Noonan.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Can we just forget this season?

As if last season wasn't bad enough...

Kornheiser on the laws of the game

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

Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand

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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