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Soccer News for December 1, 2008


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World Soccer Headlines

Spanish La Liga Roundup, Nov. 30
La Liga Roundup: Villarreal beat Recreativo 2-1 Sunday to move ahead of Real Madrid and into second place.

Villarreal, Valencia give chase to Barcelona (Reuters)
(Adds Atletico Madrid v Racing Santander)

Van Persie hails grit of the Gunners
Robin van Persie hailed Arsenal's team spirit after they came from behind to win at Chelsea and throw the Premier League title race wide open.

Fabiano attracting Man City interest
Luis Fabiano's agent claims Manchester City are monitoring the Sevilla striker.

Platini calls for level playing field
Michel Platini has told sports ministers that UEFA need the power to introduce rules on finances for clubs in their European competitions.

Fergie defends Ronaldo over red
Sir Alex Ferguson defended Cristiano Ronaldo over the red card that soured a week in which he will be crowned European Footballer of the Year.

Inter Milan topples Napoli (PA SportsTicker)
By PA SportsTicker


MLS Soccer Headlines

Literally A Hollywood Story
Yanks Abroad: One third of the way through his initial season in Germany's second division, former UCLA player and Hermann Trophy finalist Matt Taylor has successfully made the jump overseas and is enjoying a resurgence with his new club TuS Koblenz.

United's Emilio Is MVP of MLS
Luciano Emilio's rookie season yields MLS' most valuable player trophy, the second year in a row a United star has won the award.

Crew sign D O"Rourke (PA SportsTicker)
The MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Wednesday signed defender Danny O'Rourke to a contract.

Revolution Wins MLS Cup Rematch, 3-0
Steve Ralston and Adam Cristman score as the Revolution open the season with a 3-0 win over visiting Houston in a rematch of the MLS Cup final.

If Toronto FC Wants To Improve Its Product On The Field MLSel Will Have To Open The Vault And Sign A Designated Player
Toronto Sun: To designate, or not to designate, that is the question? Sounds poetic but, according to reports, that question already has been put to the board of directors at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd., and will be voted on next Monday -- whether or not Toronto FC needs and will be allowed to pursue a designated player for next season. Also: MLSEL's interest in acquiring GolTV.

M.L.S. Says Beckham Can Go, On One Condition
New York Times: If David Beckham goes on a short-term loan to A.C. Milan (and that is still a big if), he will return next year in time to begin training with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said. Also: Red Bulls make the playoffs over DC United.

Angel Lifts Red Bulls over Fire
Juan Pablo Angel scores in the 75th minute to give New York a 1-0 win over Chicago on Saturday night.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

RE: Zola's Huge Career Destroying Mistake
I'm sure many (ahem) of our loyal readers shared my sentiments last week when I voiced some trepidation on the part of Gianfranco Zola in ruining his embryonic managerial career...

Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation

Has Zola Made A Huge Career Destroying Mistake?
Never one to look at a half empty pint glass as half full, I'm maybe going a little overboard at the high stakes Gianfranco Zola is playing with regards his...

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

Huckerby Overshadowing Beckham In California
There will have been few MLS fans who would have heard of Darren Huckerby before he signed for San Jose Earthquakes this summer and certainly quite a few million fewer...

The Eyes of Borat


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