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Soccer-Senegal drop Ba for World Cup qualifiers Reuters - 11 mins ago
May 25 (Reuters) - Senegal have dropped Chelsea striker Demba Ba for next month's World Cup qualifiers, with coach Alain Giresse calling the decision "purely a sporting … More »Soccer-Senegal drop Ba for World Cup qualifiers
May 25 (Reuters) - Senegal have dropped Chelsea striker Demba Ba for next month's World Cup qualifiers, with coach Alain Giresse calling the decision "purely a sporting one" as he made four changes from the squad that drew 1-1 with Angola two months ago. "I've decided to go without him for these two games," Giresse told …
Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Saturday, May 25 Reuters - 3 hrs ago
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Saturday: - - - - SOCCER Champions League final, Wembley Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich (1845 GMT) LONDON - Treble-chasing Bayern … More »Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Saturday, May 25
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Saturday: - - - - SOCCER Champions League final, Wembley Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich (1845 GMT) LONDON - Treble-chasing Bayern Munich face Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund in the first all-German Champions League final hoping to make up for the disappointment of losing the …
Soccer-Bayern meet Dortmund in all-German Champions League final Reuters - 4 hrs ago
LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Germans will descend on London's Wembley Stadium later on Saturday (1845 GMT) when four-times winners Bayern Munich take … More »Soccer-Bayern meet Dortmund in all-German Champions League final
LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Germans will descend on London's Wembley Stadium later on Saturday (1845 GMT) when four-times winners Bayern Munich take on domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. The world's most prestigious club soccer match pits unassuming 68-year-old Bayern coach …
Soccer-Brazil's Santos decide to let Neymar go Reuters - 5 hrs ago
* Neymar to decide on transfer in coming days * Offers believed to come from Barcelona and Real Madrid * Barcelona offer reported to exceed $36 million (Adds new Santos … More »Soccer-Brazil's Santos decide to let Neymar go
* Neymar to decide on transfer in coming days * Offers believed to come from Barcelona and Real Madrid * Barcelona offer reported to exceed $36 million (Adds new Santos statement, Neymar quote) RIO DE JANEIRO, May 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's Neymar is on the verge of choosing one of two offers from un-named clubs, reported …
Rogers to return to game with L.A. Galaxy - report Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former U.S. soccer international Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay and retired from the game in February, is to join Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy, USA … More »Rogers to return to game with L.A. Galaxy - report
(Reuters) - Former U.S. soccer international Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay and retired from the game in February, is to join Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy, USA Today reported on Friday. The newspaper's website said Rogers had agreed terms with the Galaxy and the team later announced a press conference for Saturday …
Soccer-Rogers to return to game with L.A. Galaxy - report Reuters - 6 hrs ago
May 24 (Reuters) - Former U.S. soccer international Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay and retired from the game in February, is to join Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy, … More »Soccer-Rogers to return to game with L.A. Galaxy - report
May 24 (Reuters) - Former U.S. soccer international Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay and retired from the game in February, is to join Major League Soccer's L.A. Galaxy, USA Today reported on Friday. The newspaper's website said Rogers had agreed terms with the Galaxy and the team later announced a press conference for …
Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings Reuters - 8 hrs ago
May 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24 Velez Sarsfield 2 Quilmes 0 Colon (Santa Fe) 2 All … More »Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings
May 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24 Velez Sarsfield 2 Quilmes 0 Colon (Santa Fe) 2 All Boys 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Newell's Old Boys 14 9 2 3 27 18 29 2 Lanus 14 7 7 0 18 6 28 3 River Plate 14 7 5 2 19 13 26 4 San Lorenzo 14 6 5 3 18 …
Soccer-Brazil's Santos decide to sell Neymar - club Reuters - 9 hrs ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's Santos said it had agreed sell striker Neymar to one of two unnamed soccer clubs, according to the club's official Twitter … More »Soccer-Brazil's Santos decide to sell Neymar - club
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's Santos said it had agreed sell striker Neymar to one of two unnamed soccer clubs, according to the club's official Twitter feed. Neymar will have the right to choose which proposal to take, Santos said. "In the face of the offers and the player's contract, the management committee …
Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final CIARAN FAHEY - AP - 10 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich is trying to downplay being the favorite. More »Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final
LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich is trying to downplay being the favorite.
Soccer-Romanian championship results and standings Reuters - 12 hrs ago
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Romanian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24 Dinamo Bucharest 2 FC Viitorul Constanta 3 Vaslui 1 … More »Soccer-Romanian championship results and standings
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Romanian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24 Dinamo Bucharest 2 FC Viitorul Constanta 3 Vaslui 1 Otelul Galati 0 Gaz Metan Medias 1 Rapid Bucharest 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts C1 Steaua Bucharest 32 23 6 3 69 28 75 -------------------------2 Pandurii …
Soccer-Polish championship results and standings Reuters - 13 hrs ago
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Polish championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24Widzew Lodz 1 Legia Warsaw 1 Wisla Krakow 1 Ruch Chorzow … More »Soccer-Polish championship results and standings
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Polish championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24Widzew Lodz 1 Legia Warsaw 1 Wisla Krakow 1 Ruch Chorzow 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Legia Warsaw 28 19 6 3 54 22 63 -------------------------2 Lech Poznan 27 18 3 6 43 19 57 3 GKS Piast Gliwice 28 13 6 9 38 …
Soccer-Valdez back in big Uruguay squad for busy June calendar Reuters - 13 hrs ago
MONTEVIDEO, May 24 (Reuters) - Penarol defender Carlos Valdez has earned a recall to Uruguay's squad for next month's friendly against France, a World Cup qualifier against … More »Soccer-Valdez back in big Uruguay squad for busy June calendar
MONTEVIDEO, May 24 (Reuters) - Penarol defender Carlos Valdez has earned a recall to Uruguay's squad for next month's friendly against France, a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela and the Confederations Cup. Valdez last played in a World Cup qualifier against Colombia in September 2009 and missed out on the 2010 finals …
Soccer-Bowyer confirmed as Blackburn boss Reuters - 13 hrs ago
May 24 (Reuters) - Caretaker manager Gary Bowyer has been rewarded for keeping Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship (second tier) by being giving the job permanently … More »Soccer-Bowyer confirmed as Blackburn boss
May 24 (Reuters) - Caretaker manager Gary Bowyer has been rewarded for keeping Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship (second tier) by being giving the job permanently on a one-year rolling contract. "It is a huge honour and a proud moment for me," the 41-year-old said in a statement on Friday. "I have been at the …
Soccer-Klopp wants cops to help Dortmund beat traffic Reuters - 14 hrs ago
By Karolos Grohmann LONDON May 24 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp was not amused after London's snarling traffic wreaked havoc with his team's preparations … More »Soccer-Klopp wants cops to help Dortmund beat traffic
By Karolos Grohmann LONDON May 24 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp was not amused after London's snarling traffic wreaked havoc with his team's preparations for Saturday's Champions League final and he now wants their police escort to use flashing lights. On the eve of their all-German final against Bayern …
Soccer-Mazzarri takes over Inter after Stramaccioni sacked Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(adds details, Moratti quotes) * Former Napoli boss pens two-year deal * Stramaccioni leaves after finishing ninth By Terry Daley ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - Inter Milan … More »Soccer-Mazzarri takes over Inter after Stramaccioni sacked
(adds details, Moratti quotes) * Former Napoli boss pens two-year deal * Stramaccioni leaves after finishing ninth By Terry Daley ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - Inter Milan appointed former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri as their new coach on Friday after sacking Andrea Stramaccioni following a disappointing ninth-place finish in …
Soccer-Bayern target lethal approach against Dortmund Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(adds Hitzfeld quotes) By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to be more clinical in attack against Borussia Dortmund on … More »Soccer-Bayern target lethal approach against Dortmund
(adds Hitzfeld quotes) By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to be more clinical in attack against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and avoid another Champions League final defeat having lost the showpiece match twice in the past three years. Midfielder Thomas Mueller, who at …
Soccer-Hungarian championship results and standings Reuters - 14 hrs ago
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Hungarian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24Papa 0 Siofok 1 Ujpest 0 Szombathelyi Haladas 1 Standings … More »Soccer-Hungarian championship results and standings
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Hungarian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24Papa 0 Siofok 1 Ujpest 0 Szombathelyi Haladas 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts C1 Gyor ETO 28 17 7 4 53 31 58 -------------------------2 Fehervar 28 15 6 7 46 21 51 3 MTK Hungaria 28 14 6 8 40 28 48 -------------------------4 …
Soccer-Norwegian championship results and standings Reuters - 14 hrs ago
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Norwegian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24 Stromsgodset IF 2 Aalesund 1 Standings P W D L F A … More »Soccer-Norwegian championship results and standings
May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Norwegian championship matches on Friday Friday, May 24 Stromsgodset IF 2 Aalesund 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Stromsgodset IF 12 9 2 1 26 8 29 -------------------------2 Rosenborg Trondheim 11 6 3 2 21 11 21 3 Aalesund 12 6 2 4 24 16 20 -------------------------4 …
Soccer-Napoli chief denies announcing Benitez capture Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Updates with Napoli president's denial) ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has denied media reports earlier on Friday that he had named … More »Soccer-Napoli chief denies announcing Benitez capture
(Updates with Napoli president's denial) ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has denied media reports earlier on Friday that he had named former Chelsea and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as the new Napoli manager. "I've closed the deal for a new manager but I can't officially announce it until …
Soccer-Dortmund's Hummels ruled fit to play against Bayern Reuters - 14 hrs ago
* Hummels has recovered from ankle injury * Goetze absence no shock to the team says Klopp (Updates with Klopp quotes, details) By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) … More »Soccer-Dortmund's Hummels ruled fit to play against Bayern
* Hummels has recovered from ankle injury * Goetze absence no shock to the team says Klopp (Updates with Klopp quotes, details) By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund central defender Mats Hummels has not fully recovered from an ankle injury but is fit enough to play in the Champions League final …
Soccer-Inter appoint Mazzarri after sacking Stramaccioni Reuters - 15 hrs ago
ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - Inter Milan appointed former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri as their new coach on Friday after sacking Andrea Stramaccioni following a disappointing … More »Soccer-Inter appoint Mazzarri after sacking Stramaccioni
ROME, May 24 (Reuters) - Inter Milan appointed former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri as their new coach on Friday after sacking Andrea Stramaccioni following a disappointing ninth-place finish in Serie A. "The agreement with Walter Mazzarri will last two years," the club said in a statement. Mazzarri left Napoli on Sunday …
Bayern, Dortmund await all-German Wembley final CIARAN FAHEY - AP - 15 hrs ago
LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich is approaching its third Champions League final in four years with the calm of a team fully in control after a season of dominance. More »Bayern, Dortmund await all-German Wembley final
LONDON (AP) — Bayern Munich is approaching its third Champions League final in four years with the calm of a team fully in control after a season of dominance.
Soccer-England Under-21 winger Townsend charged in betting probe Reuters - 15 hrs ago
LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - England Under-21 winger Andros Townsend has withdrawn from the squad for June's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the … More »Soccer-England Under-21 winger Townsend charged in betting probe
LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - England Under-21 winger Andros Townsend has withdrawn from the squad for June's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the FA with alleged betting offences. "The FA has announced it has charged Andros Townsend in relation to alleged breaches of its rules governing misconduct and …
Soccer-Bayern aim for more lethal approach against Dortmund Reuters - 15 hrs ago
By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to sharpen their attack against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to avoid another Champions … More »Soccer-Bayern aim for more lethal approach against Dortmund
By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to sharpen their attack against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to avoid another Champions League final defeat having lost twice in the past three years. Midfielder Thomas Mueller, who at 23 will be playing in his third final after losing …
Soccer-Dortmund's Hummels says fit to play against Bayern Reuters - 15 hrs ago
By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund central defender Mats Hummels has not fully recovered from an ankle injury but is fit enough to play … More »Soccer-Dortmund's Hummels says fit to play against Bayern
By Karolos Grohmann LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund central defender Mats Hummels has not fully recovered from an ankle injury but is fit enough to play in the Champions League final against fellow German club Bayern Munich on Saturday. "It was not just a scare, it was a bit more but I am able to play. The …