November 20, 2009
Mystery surrounds the bogus transfer of four Levski Sofia players, writes Rumen Paytashev
How could Levski Sofia be conned into sending four of their best players to Russia on the eve of a vital derby game?
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November 20, 2009
Maradona must learn to take advice on board, writes Rex Gowar
After the last-gasp World Cup qualification, Maradona must listen to his closest advisors – or risk failure in South Africa
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November 20, 2009
Robinho set for Man City return
Robinho will travel with his Manchester City team-mates for Saturday's clash with Liverpool, even though the £32.5m striker is unlikely to start the game.
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November 20, 2009
Keane tells Ireland to ‘get over it’
Roy Keane has criticised the Republic of Ireland's attempts to get their controversial World Cup play-off match against France replayed.
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November 20, 2009
Cudicini to miss the rest of the season
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp does not expect injured goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini to play again this season.
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November 20, 2009
Henry says handball was ‘necessary’
France captain Thierry Henry has admitted it 'was neccesary to exploit what was exploitable' regarding his handball in their World Cup play-off
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November 20, 2009
German police confirm match-fixing probe
Police in Germany and abroad have begun making arrests and conducted searches on suspicion of an international illegal betting ring allegedly fixing matches in top European leagues. According to press reports, 15 people were arrested…
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November 20, 2009
FIFA rejects Ireland appeal
FIFA has turned down the Football Association of Ireland's request for a replay of France's World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland. The Republic were beaten 2-1 on aggregate after France won with…
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November 19, 2009
Micronesia is struggling to keep the game afloat, writes Steve Menary
Just organising competitive matches is a struggle in Micronesia, a region where rugby and Aussie Rules dominate
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November 19, 2009
Record-breaker Berbatov eyes Champions League glory
Manchester United's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has set his sights on winning the Champions League after breaking his country's goal-scoring record.
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November 19, 2009
Ireland lodge official complaint
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over the World Cup play-off defeat to France and have urged football's governing body to replay the match. France striker Thierry Henry…
