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International Friendly Result: Singapore 1-4 Oman - Lions Tamed At Home (Goal.com)
It was not the best way to end 2009...
Pirlo plays Milan stay
Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has dismissed the possibility of a move to Real Madrid or Chelsea and said he wants to finish his career at the San Siro.
Everton receive Donovan boost
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Landon Donovan has been granted a work permit, allowing the American to join Everton on a two-and-a-half-month loan deal.
Maxime Lestienne: I Want To Be Close To My Family (Goal.com)
The now free-agent is struggling to cope with the massive interest of several European clubs.....
Hiddink approached by Man City - agent
Manchester City have enquired about the future plans of Guus Hiddink, according to the Russia manager's representative. Current Eastlands boss Mark Hughes is under growing pressure after his side slipped to eighth in the Premier League following Wednesday's defeat at Tottenham.
Jiang Chen Returns To China After Wellington Phoenix Loan Spell Ends (Goal.com)
Tianjin Teda have their player back...
Ancelotti backs Terry
Chelsea have defended captain John Terry after suggestions that he took covert cash payments to provide a behind-the-scenes tour of the club's training ground.
MLS Soccer Headlines
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.
Beckham Waves Off Talk of Leaving English Squad
Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham has no intention of waving farewell to the English national team after reaching 100 appearances.
MLS Conference Finals
The conference finals begin Thursday as Columbus plays host to Chicago. Real Salt Lake and New York will vie for the Western Conference bid on Saturday.
In MLS, No Price On Team Continuity
Houston and New England eschew big-dollar acquisitions for a more fiscally responsible philosophy, an approach that pays off with a trip to Sunday's MLC Cup match at RFK Stadium.
Blanco Is Banned From Open Cup In 2009 and 2010
Cuauhtémoc Blanco , a Chicago Fire standout who was named MVP of last week's MLS All-Star Game, will not be allowed to play in the U.S. Open Cup for at least two years because of his actions during a match against D.C. United this month, the U.S. Soccer Federation ruled yesterday.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Melo in the Dustbin Felipe Melo was meant to be one of the missing links in the Juventus team, a man capable of transforming the Bianconeri into title challengers. A US$30 million signing from Fiorentina, the Brazilian international was one of Juve's two big summer signings, with fellow countryman Diego the other. So far, Melo has flopped, and to cap off a miserable first four months of the season, he has now won the Bidone d'Oro (Golden Bin), a prize commemorating the worst signing of the season in Italy. He polled 22.87% of the vote. Melo in the Dustbin originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 07:00:32.
Kornheiser on the laws of the game
What's more fun than Oliver Kahn and a big stein of beer?
Get Ready for the January Sales
The transfer window opens on January 1 in many countries including England, Italy and Spain. I thought I'd take a look at a few players currently being talked about. Luca Toni was desperate to get out of Bayern Munich due to a lack of playing time under coach Louis van Gaal, who he hasn't seen eye to eye with since the Dutchman touched down in Bavaria last summer. He has now agreed to join Roma on a loan deal as he eyes a place in Italy's World Cup squad. Get Ready for the January Sales originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 05:36:06.
As if last season wasn't bad enough...
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