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France ready to test weakened Germans
Feb 05, 2013 21:11 EST
A French side that has started life in promising fashion under Didier Deschamps will pose a serious test to Germany on Wednesday, with the visitors arriving in the French capital deprived of a host of leading players.
China's Camacho under pressure for Asia 2015
Feb 05, 2013 20:35 EST
Jose Antonio Camacho leads misfiring China into 2015 Asian Cup qualifying Wednesday under pressure to end a run of poor results and avoid becoming Asia's latest coaching casualty.
Del Bosque says has never witnessed doping
Feb 05, 2013 13:46 EST
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque says he has never seen any evidence of doping in football during his time as a player or as a coach.
Beckham could bring US-like boost to PSG
Feb 04, 2013 16:47 EST
David Beckham gave Major League Soccer a huge boost from his arrival in 2007 to his departure two months ago, raising the US profile of the league and football far above his $32.5 million contract.
Messi penalty saves Barca at Valencia
Feb 03, 2013 17:10 EST
A Lionel Messi penalty rescued Barcelona as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia before their lead at the top was cut to nine points when Atletico Madrid clinched a 1-0 win over Real Betis.
Mancini warns Man City to respect Liverpool threat
Feb 03, 2013 00:24 EST
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players that Liverpool are capable of dealing another major blow to their title hopes in Sunday's showdown at Eastlands.
Ronaldo own-goal condemns Madrid to Granada defeat
Feb 02, 2013 23:31 EST
Real Madrid's dismal season went from bad to worse when Cristiano Ronaldo scored an own-goal to hand relegation-threatened Granada a shock 1-0 win.
Mancini warns Man. City to respect Liverpool threat
Feb 02, 2013 21:06 EST
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his players that Liverpool are capable of dealing another major blow to their title hopes in Sunday's showdown at Eastlands.
Owen in hot water for Arsenal 'punch'
Feb 02, 2013 19:38 EST
Michael Owen faces an anxious wait to discover if he is to be punished for throwing a punch during Stoke City's 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Saturday.
Ronaldo own-goal condemns Madrid to Granada defeat
Feb 02, 2013 18:10 EST
Real Madrid's dismal season went from bad to worse when Cristiano Ronaldo scored an own-goal to hand relegation-threatened Granada a shock 1-0 win on Saturday.
Romario skeptical about legacy of Brazil World Cup
Feb 02, 2013 15:57 EST
Football great Romario, now a socialist lawmaker, has expressed skepticism about the benefits of the 2014 World Cup for Brazilians.
Beckham arrival creates headache for PSG coach
Feb 02, 2013 07:16 EST
The unveiling of David Beckham as a Paris Saint-Germain player was undoubtedly a major media event and marketing ploy but what can the Englishman, now 37, actually offer on the pitch?
PSG focused on Beckham the player: Leonardo
Feb 02, 2013 07:00 EST
David Beckham may have coyly stated he expects to have a fight on his hands to take his place in Paris Saint Germain's starting line-up after his arrival this week in the City of Light.
Classy Ghana can end fairy tale Cape Verde run
Feb 02, 2013 02:11 EST
Four-time champions Ghana have hit form at the right time and should end the fairy tale run of Cape Verde when the teams clash Saturday in an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
PSG celebrate Beckham arrival with Toulouse rout
Feb 01, 2013 17:42 EST
Paris Saint-Germain celebrated David Beckham's arrival in the French capital with an emphatic 4-0 rout of 10-man Toulouse on Friday that provisionally pushed the title favourites three points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
Rampant PSG brush hapless Toulouse aside
Feb 01, 2013 16:53 EST
Paris Saint-Germain celebrated David Beckham's arrival in the French capital with an emphatic 4-0 rout of 10-man Toulouse on Friday that provisionally pushed the title favourites three points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
English big guns keep powder dry in January window
Feb 01, 2013 13:58 EST
Premier League spending in the January transfer window rose this year but the biggest market agitators were once again the English top-flight's struggling clubs.
Cape Verde will win Africa Cup, says Antunes
Feb 01, 2013 13:01 EST
Cape Verde coach Lucio Antunes said Friday that his team are on course to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Germany welcome back Gomez for France friendly
Feb 01, 2013 12:49 EST
Germany coach Joachim Loew had the luxury of including star striker Mario Gomez in his squad, named on Friday, to face France in a prestige friendly in Paris next Wednesday, as the Bayern Munich striker returns to form after a lengthy absence due to injury.
Beckham's PSG aiming to assert authority
Jan 31, 2013 21:19 EST
Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain head to Toulouse on Friday fresh from snapping up former England captain David Beckham on a five-month contract which will see him donate his entire salary to a children's charity.
