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Soccer News for March 2, 2007


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World Soccer Headlines

Kachkar signs agreement to buy Marseille
Canadian businessman Jack Kachkar signed an agreement Thursday to buy Marseille from its current owner Robert Louis-Dreyfus. The deal should be completed "in the coming weeks" and is expected to cost Kachkar around $152 million.

Europe not guaranteed 2018 World Cup - Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said that Europe is not guaranteed to host the 2018 World Cup finals. He denied claims that it was a foregone conclusion and revealed that North America or Asia could be in contention to host the finals.

Steaua reach Romanian Cup semis with shootout win (Reuters)
Steaua Bucharest beat Otelul Galati 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Thursday to reach the Romanian Cup semi-finals.

Chelsea seal Asia deal

Sports Minister critical of Betis and Sevilla directors


MLS Soccer Headlines

In Last and Losing Ground, Galaxy Fires Sampson
The Los Angeles Galaxy fire Coach Steve Sampson Tuesday with the team in last place and on a six-game losing streak.

Fire Takes Over 2nd Place
Andy Herron's successful penalty kick in the 74th minute gives Chicago a 2-2 tie with Houston on Wednesday and moves the Fire into second place.

Goalkeeper Rimando returning to Real Salt Lake (AP)
Goalkeeper Nick Rimando is returning to Real Salt Lake, two weeks after the team dealt him to New York. The Red Bulls traded Rimando back to Utah, which was left without a starting goalie this week when veteran Scott Garlick surprised the team by retiring. Garlick was the only RSL goalkeeper in training camp who had played an MLS game.

Arena Favors Europe-Based Goalies for U.S. Team
U.S. men's national team coach Bruce Arena is leaning toward taking three Europe-based goalkeepers to the World Cup this summer.

Ronaldo Sees Future in U.S.
Brazilian striker Ronaldo wants to play in the United States later in his career, though he reportedly turned down a recent 10-year, $120 million offer to play for the MLS's New York Red Bulls.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

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

Chinese Olympic Players Sent Home After QPR Brawl
The astonishing scenes witnessed at Queen's Park Rangers training ground on Wednesday could have serious repercussions for both the Chinese Olympic team and the QPR players involved as a supposed...

Italian Football Back In Two Weeks?
The Italian Olympic Committee are meeting with the Italian Football Federation and Italian government today to try and find a pathway back to the resumption of the Italian football league...

Beckham Set For "Quarterback" Role With LA Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy coach Frank Yallop has revealed that big name signing David Beckham can expect to occupy a central midfield role when he finally makes his move from Real...

Golf Clubs, Riot Police and Portugal - Another Quiet Mid Season Break For Liverpool
When news broke over the weekend of the loutish behaviour displayed by some of Liverpool Football Club's senior players while on a mid season break in Portugal there was little...


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