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Soccer News for November 9, 2007


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World Soccer Headlines

AW not interested in England job
Arsene Wenger has ruled out one day becoming England boss, saying the team should be managed by an Englishman.

Pele backs England World Cup bid

PREVIEW-Soccer-Big spenders Zenit poised to clinch Russian title (Reuters)
Zenit St Petersburg will win their first Russian league title in nearly a quarter of a century if they beat Saturn Ramenskoye in the season's finale on Sunday.

Bayern held by Bolton in UEFA Cup (Reuters)
Struggling Bolton Wanderers held European soccer aristocrats Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw in UEFA Cup Group F on Thursday.

Galaxy confirms Ruud Gullit's hiring
Dutchman Ruud Gullit was confirmed Thursday as David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy's new head coach.

We must improve - Carragher
Jamie Carragher has told his Liverpool team-mates that the whole team must improve if they are to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal.

Super sub Anichebe seals Everton's win in Nuremberg (AFP)
Everton's teenage super sub Victor Anichebe came off the bench to win a penalty and score his side's second goal in their 2-0 UEFA Cup win at Nuremberg on Thursday night.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Gullit to be named Galaxy coach (PA SportsTicker)
The Los Angeles Galaxy will introduce Ruud Gullit as their new coach Friday.

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.

Thriving in Toronto
Despite a tough start to the season, fans are coming out in full force to support Toronto FC, the MLS' recent expansion team.

Beckham makes little impact as Galaxy, Vancouver play 0-0 draw (AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps Adrian Cann (4) tackles LA Galaxy David Beckham (23) during the second half of their friendly soccer match at BC Place in Vancouver, Wednesday night, Nov. 7, 2007.

David Beckham filled another stadium in another country, even signing a few autographs for some lucky girls playing on the field at halftime. That was about the extent of Beckham's impact Wednesday night. He didn't even get the loudest ovation. That went to a streaker. "Shame there wasn't any goals. Hope (the fans) enjoyed it with the streaker and other things," Beckham said.


U.S. Under-20 Squad Opens With a Draw
Danny Szetela scores on a 16th-minute header in the United States' 1-1 draw with South Korea in the U-20 World Cup opener.

Toja Leads FC Dallas Over Rapids
Juan Toja scores his fourth goal of the year to give FC Dallas a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Kaka Won't Rule Out Madrid Move
In another footnote to one of the most boring football transfer sagas in recent years, Kaka has once again dropped hints that his footballing future may at some point lie...

Nigeria In Mourning For Tella
Nigerian football is in mourning this week for U-17 World Cup winning coach Yemi Tella who has died of cancer. The 56 year old had mustered his strength last month...

Brazil To Stage 2014 World Cup
Five times World Cup winners Brazil have won the unchallenged race to stage the 2014 World Cup, the first time they have had the honour since 1950. The Samba stars...

UEFA Champion's League - Group Week 4 Roundup
Champions AC Milan kept their quest for back-to-back Champion's League wins alive with a strong win over Shakhtar Donetsk while last year's beaten finalists Liverpool set a new Champion's League...

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LA Galaxy Play-off Dreams In Tatters
In a playoff spot deciding showdown between the MLS's highest earner and the second highest earner, it was Mexican Cuauhtemoc Blanco who came out on top thanks to a late...


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