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World Soccer Headlines

PREVIEW-Soccer-Milan need right mentality, says Ancelotti (Reuters)
Carlo Ancelotti has urged AC Milan to produce a repeat of their quarter-final victory against Bayern Munich when they host Manchester United in the return leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

Reading 1-0 Newcastle United
EPL: Michael Owen made his comeback on Monday but could not prevent Newcastle from losing to the Royals of Reading.

Woodgate signs permanent deal with Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have confirmed the permanent signing of England defender Jonathan Woodgate. Woodgate, 27, arrived at his home-town club in August on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, and he has now made the move permanent.

Bremen loses ground, to miss both targets?
Werder Bremen has blown another opportunity to take the lead in the Bundesliga and it may not get another.

Chelsea focuses on Europe after Prem slip
Champions League: Chelsea's Jose Mourinho has virtually conceded the EPL title. Now his attention turns back to Europe.

Bolton appoint Lee
Bolton Wanderers have appointed Sammy Lee as their new coach. Lee, 48, takes over following the shock resignation of former boss Sam Allardyce on Sunday. "I'm delighted about the prospect of being Bolton manager," said Lee. "It is a great legacy that Sam has left and it is my job now to carry that forward."

Scholes shrugs off yellow peril
Paul Scholes will not allow the heartbreaking prospect of missing a second Champions League final to affect his performance against AC Milan.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Crew 1, D.C. United 0 (AP)
Ezra Hendrickson scored in the first half to lift the Columbus Crew to a 1-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night. Hendrickson's goal came after his initial shot got past United goalkeeper Troy Perkins but was kicked off the goal line by defender Devon McTavish. The ball caromed off the head of D.C.

Freeman's Goal Lifts Red Bulls to Win
The New York Red Bulls become the first team in MLS history to start a season with four consecutive shutouts, beating FC Dallas, 1-0

Bradley to Be Named Interim U.S. Coach
Bob Bradley will be named interim coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team after negotiations between the sport's federation and Juergen Klinsmann collapse this week.

Revolution Kicks Its Way Forward
New England defeats Chicago on Saturday to clinch a spot in the conference finals against either D.C. United or New York Red Bull.

Rapids 2, Real Salt Lake 0 (AP)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)-- The Colorado Rapids spoiled Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Chris Seitz's Major League Soccer debut with a 2-0 victory on Monday night. Forward Roberto Brown opened the scoring in the 71st minute, beating his defender and then Seitz from 12 yards out. It was Brown's second goal of the year.

Toronto FC Falls in Debut
Ante Razov and Sacha Kljestan score to lead Chivas USA to a 2-0 victory over expansion club Toronto FC in both teams' season opener Saturday night.

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.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

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

Kornheiser on the laws of the game

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Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation

Exciting Finish To Eredivisie As PSV Retain Trophy
What a finish to this season's Dutch Eredivisie! AZ Alkmaar started the day top of the table knowing that a victory in their game against Excelsior would guarantee them the...


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