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Soccer News for July 9, 2008


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World Soccer Headlines

United should let Ronaldo go - Real
Manchester United's relationship with Real Madrid looks set to deteriorate further after the Spanish club's president, Ramón Calderón, said United should be "happy and proud" to let Cristiano Ronaldo move to the Bernabeu. Ronaldo was recovering in hospital last night after undergoing surgery on an ankle but Calderón confirmed that the player still wanted to move to Madrid.

Atletico confirm signing of Coupet

Laursen: Barry saddened by exit
Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen says skipper Gareth Barry is hurt by the ignominious ending to his 11 years at Villa Park.

Panama complain to FIFA over treatment in El Salvador (Reuters)
Panama have complained to FIFA about the treatment they received during a 3-1 World Cup qualifying defeat in El Salvador last month, saying the players were the target of racism and bags of urine.

Ronaldinho snubs Man City

Hleb critical of Wenger

Redknapp excited by Crouch possibility
Portsmouth's Harry Redknapp admits he has been excited by the idea of landing Liverpool striker Peter Crouch.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Fire Hazard Blocking United's Playoff Path
The Chicago Fire hold off David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy to set up a first round series with injury-riddled D.C. United, a pairing that will open Thursday in Illinois.

Ching, Caig Get It Done For Dynamo
Brian Ching scores his third goal of the season in the 68th minute and Tony Caig earns his first career MLS shutout, as Houston tops visiting New York, 1-0, on Saturday.

Second-Half Surge Leads Fire Past Red Bulls
The Fire break open their match with the Red Bulls with four second-half goals on their way to a 5-1 win.

Seattle Lands an MLS Franchise for 2009 Season
Seattle may be losing its NBA team, but Major League Soccer hopes to fill that void with an expansion franchise to begin playing there in 2009.

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.

Revolution F Cristman earns weekly honors (PA SportsTicker)
New England Revolution forward Adam Cristman was named MLS Player of the Week on Monday.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

FC United blog

The Eyes of Borat

Can we just forget this season?

Kornheiser on the laws of the game

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


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