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Man Utd tops Wolves to go on top of Premier League (AP)
Manchester United went to the top of the Premier League by winning 1-0 at Wolves on Saturday and financially-stricken Portsmouth beat Birmingham 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semifinals. Paul Scholes scored the only goal of the game after 73 minutes at Molineux as United overcame the loss of top scorer Wayne Rooney, who was sidelined with a knee injury.
Record holders Guadalajara crash to first loss in Chiapas (Reuters)
Guadalajara were ambushed
in the revolutionary state of Chiapas on Saturday when their
record start to a Mexican championship was ended after eight
wins in a brutal 4-0 defeat.
Venezuela defeats North Korea 2-1 (AP) Mario Sanchez scored in the final minute of regulation time as Venezuela defeated World-Cup bound North Korea 2-1 in an international exhibition Saturday. Jose Luis Granados opened the scoring for Venezuela in the 8th minute before Mun In Guk equalized in the 66th at the coastal city of Puerto La Cruz.
Capello calls on players to set example
Fabio Capello has called upon his England players to start setting an example on and off the pitch. The England side have been rocked by scandal in recent weeks with Wayne Bridge withdrawing from international duty over claims John Terry had an affair with his ex-girlfriend.
Man United chief backs UEFA financial plans
Man United chief backs UEFA financial plans
Capello pleased with Terry support
England coach Fabio Capello has praised the England fans for not giving John Terry a hard time during the win over Egypt.
Holden blow for Bolton
Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden will be out of action for six weeks after suffering a fracture to his right leg.
MLS Soccer Headlines
Red Bulls sign Estonian midfielder Joel Lindpere (AP)
The New York Red Bulls have signed veteran Estonian midfielder Joel Lindpere (JOLE lind-PEAR). The Major League Soccer team said Friday that he will be added to the roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate. Lindpere played the past three seasons with Tromso IL in Norway, where he made 75 appearances and scored five goals.
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.
AP Interview: MLS wants English to buy US teams (AP)
Having failed to convince Barcelona and Real Madrid to invest in Major League Soccer teams or start new franchises, MLS commissioner Don Garber is turning his focus to English Premier League clubs. Barcelona had been looking to buy partial ownership of a MLS expansion team but negotiations collapsed.
Sounders sign Swiss striker Blaise Nkufo (AP)
The Seattle Sounders have signed striker Blaise Nkufo, hoping the Swiss international will be able to rectify its scoring problems for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. Seattle announced Thursday that the 34-year-old will join the team on a free transfer after the World Cup, and following the end of his current contract with leading Dutch club Twente Enschede.
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.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Pellegrini Forever on the Precipice Manuel Pellegrini is a man constantly under pressure at Real Madrid. This pressure intensified after the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Lyon on Tuesday. The trouble is that Real's squad is so expensively assembled that the convenient solution to the club's ills is to replace the coach. Get rid of Cristiano Ronaldo because the team often play better without him? Never. Sell Karim Benzema because he hasn't made the expected impact since joining from Lyon? No way. Instead of attempting to build a team with more equilibrium, it is easier just to replace the coach. Pellegrini Forever on the Precipice originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 16:48:51.
Lucio on Another Level I witnessed one of the best individual defensive performances of the season at the San Siro as Inter Milan defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League. Lucio was an absolute colossus in central defense for the nerazzurri, who triumphed thanks to goals from Diego Milito and Esteban Cambiasso. Lucio on Another Level originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 17:27:38.
What's more fun than Oliver Kahn and a big stein of beer?
Victory for the Pragmatists The two standout matches in the big European leagues on Sunday were Chelsea's encounter with Arsenal and Roma's visit to Fiorentina. In both games, pragmatism triumphed over style. Didier Drogba, so often Arsenal's tormentor, scored two first-half goals to earn Chelsea a 2-0 win, while Roma struck late through Mirko Vucunic to win 1-0 in Florence. Victory for the Pragmatists originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 13:06:05.
Capello Wields the Axe England coach Fabio Capello is not a man to shirk his responsibilities, never afraid to make tough decisions. His sacking of John Terry as England captain after allegations of an affair with Wayne Bridge's ex-partner was a timely reminder that he remains the sergente di ferro (iron sergeant), as he became known in Italy. Capello Wields the Axe originally appeared on About.com World Soccer on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 10:53:55.
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