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Soccer News for May 19, 2007


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World Soccer Headlines

United eye another double as FA Cup final returns home (Reuters)
The newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium stages its first FA Cup final on Saturday with the most successful club at the old stadium playing the last club to win the Cup final there.

Henry: We can win league next year
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says he would not even think about "not winning the title" if the Gunners manage to stay injury free next season.

Carmona, Mexican club defy life ban for doping (AP)
The Mexican Soccer Federation is exploring sanctions against Cruz Azul club for playing Salvador Carmona after he was handed a lifetime ban for doping. According to the federation, Carmona and Cruz Azul were informed on Wednesday of the ban in a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.

Argentina name Messi and Tevez for Swiss friendly (Reuters)
Strikers Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez were included on Friday in a 20-man Argentina squad for a friendly international against Switzerland on June 2.

Maldini to stay on for another year

Reina fit for Champions League final

Reading sign Cisse


MLS Soccer Headlines

Red Bulls Blank Dynamo 1-0
Jozy Altidore scores for the second straight game and Ronald Waterreus posts his second shutout to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.

Beckham At RFK Set Tentatively For Aug. 9
David Beckham is tentatively scheduled to make his first appearance at RFK Stadium as a member of the Galaxy on Aug. 9, sources familiar with MLS scheduling said.

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.

RFK Isn't Perfect, but It's Just Fine for the 2007 MLS Cup
Major League Soccer officials acknowledge that RFK Stadium is not the prettiest place to stage its marquee event, the MLS Cup, but the league could not resist returning to Washington.

World Cup Hero Hislop Opts for MLS
Shaka Hislop, the former Howard University goalkeeper who led Trinidad and Tobago to a tie against Sweden in this year's World Cup, signs with FC Dallas on Wednesday.

Twellman's Lone Goal Boosts Revolution
Taylor Twellman fires a half-volley into the net for his fourth goal of the season, leading the New England Revolution over FC Dallas, 1-0.

MLS Injury Report - Thursday, May 17 (PA SportsTicker)
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Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Spurs Stewards Honoured For Bravery
With memories of the disgraceful treatment of Tottenham Hotspur fans at the hands of the Seville riot police still fresh in the minds of all connected with the london club,...

The Eyes of Borat

Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation

Liverpool Push Chelsea Out Of Champion's League Running
It may have eventually taken an inspired Pepe Reina and a few Liverpool players with stronger nerves for the penalty shootout but the 2007 Champion's League semi-final second leg between...

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

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