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Soccer News for March 2, 2008


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World Soccer Headlines

FIFA to adopt anti-doping measures

Owen says sorry as Newcastle's winless run continues (AFP)
Newcastle United and England striker Michael Owen apologised to his team-mates after missing several chances before Blackburn Rovers snatched a late winner that edged the Magpies nearer the Premier League relegation zone.

Taylor hopeful that Eduardo will return

Injuries could prove crucial - Fergie
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits injuries could play a major part in deciding which side wins the Premier League this season.

Gallas speaks out over red mist
William Gallas admits the events of Arsenal's defeat to Birmingham were "hard to take" - and confesses he let his anger get the better of him.

Hicks looks for outside backing to take control of Reds
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is exploring how to take control of the club by acquiring all of George Gillett Jr.'s 50 percent stake.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Red Bulls Ship All-Time Leading Scorer Mathis To Galaxy
Los Angeles Times: Clint Mathis, the former U.S. national team striker who began his Major League Soccer career with the Galaxy in 1998, is back where he started.

U.S. Women Beat Japan; Galaxy Falls, Beckham Sits
Christian Gimenez scores on a penalty kick in the 87th minute to help CF Pachuca tie FC Dallas, 1-1, in the second match of SuperLiga 2007 Group A play for both teams.

Hoping (dreaming?) Of Soccer As National Pastime
New York Times: DON Garber became the commissioner of Major League Soccer in August 1999, after the league lost $250 million over its first five seasons and shrank by two teams to 10. At the time, it appeared to be the latest failure of a soccer league in North America.

United Says It's 'On Pace' To Sell Out Beckham Visit
D.C. United says it has sold nearly 30,000 tickets to see David Beckham and the Galaxy play at RFK Stadium on Aug. 9. leaving 12,500 seats left.

Back At RFK, Dynamo Come Full Circle
Major League Soccer: WASHINGTON -- With champagne flowing, the music blaring and the Houston Dynamo players dancing and chanting, there was a feeling of utter euphoria in their locker room Sunday after beating the New England Revolution to win a second consecutive MLS Cup.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation

Kornheiser on the laws of the game

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

Chelsea Rule Out Move For Ronaldinho
As Ronaldinho's time at Barcelona looks to be coming to an end, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has publically stated that his club will not be pursuing the Brazilian's signature if...

Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand

English Carling Cup Final 2008 Preview
The first major final of the English domestic season 2007/2008 takes place this Sunday with an all-London grudge match between old artisans Tottenham Hotspur and the nouveau rich Chelsea. I've previewed...


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