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Harry Keough, Member of U.S. Soccer Team That Shocked England, Dies at 84 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:57 GMT Harry Keough, left, clears a ball over the back line in front of goalkeeper Frank Borghi in the United States’ 1-0 upset of England in the 1950 World Cup.Mr. Keough, a defender who had one goal in 19 appearances for the United States from 1949 to 1957, coached St. Louis University to four N.C.A.A. soccer titles and a share of a fifth.(image)
Goal: Fabio Capello Resigns as England Soccer Coach Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:58:20 GMT The Italian Fabio Capello resigned Wednesday as the coach of England's national team.England’s preparations for this summer’s European Championship were thrown into tumult Wednesday when Fabio Capello, the Italian coach of the national team, resigned.(image)
FA Won't Rush to Replace Capello Before Euro 2012 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:45:53 GMT The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.(image)
Suárez Rejoins Liverpool Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:07:20 GMT Liverpool’s Luis Suárez returned from an eight-game suspension he received after he racially abused an opponent, but his team was held to a 0-0 tie by Tottenham in England’s Premier League.(image)
Soccer Roundup: Manchester United Rallies With Three Goals but Drops Two Behind in Title Race Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:44:54 GMT Manchester United's Javier Hernández (14) split two defenders and headed the tying goal past Petr Cech in the 84th minute.Javier Hernández completed Manchester United’s comeback from a three-goal deficit at Chelsea on Sunday with a late header that salvaged a 3-3 tie.(image)
Soccer Roundup: Ivory Coast and Zambia Advance to African Cup Semifinals Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:05 GMT With three goals against Blackburn, Robin van Persie, center, passed Dennis Bergkamp on Arsenal's career scoring list.Robin van Persie scored three goals Saturday in Arsenal’s 7-1 win against Blackburn.(image)
Terry Removed as England Captain Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:20:05 GMT John Terry was removed as England’s captain on Friday while awaiting trial for racial abuse, but he will remain eligible to play for the national team at the European Championships.(image)
Soccer: Hoping Eyes Are Focused on Field, Not on the Sidelines Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:09:06 GMT A rematch between Manchester United and Liverpool is among the outstanding matchups this weekend in soccer.(image)
England F.A. to Take Time in Naming Its Next Coach Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:47:17 GMT After the departure of Fabio Capello, the England Football Association will take its time in naming its next coach.(image)
African Body Declares Finances Healthy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:53 GMT African football has for the first time declared its finances to be in a healthy state as it announced a record surplus and strong equity and cash balance at its congress on Friday.(image)
English Roundup-Injury Boosts for United and Liverpool Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:51 GMT Brief news ahead of this weekend's Premier League soccer matches (times GMT):(image)
Cagey Redknapp Plays Down Talk of England Jobshare Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:10 GMT Harry Redknapp reckons managing England in June's European Championship while still coaching at club level would be difficult to do, the Tottenham Hotspur boss said on Friday.(image)
Redknapp Flattered by England Coach Consideration Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:01:21 GMT Harry Redknapp said Friday his focus remains on Tottenham's pursuit of Champions League qualification — until an approach is made for the vacant England coaching job.(image)
Capello: No Plans to Coach in Italy Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:57:53 GMT Fabio Capello plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a "misunderstanding" for his exit from England job.(image)
Give Me England Job So I Can Relegate Them-Ferguson Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:26:29 GMT If England wants a new manager with a glittering record they need look no further than Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, who would love to take the job just so he could sabotage the team.(image)
Henry's Loan at Arsenal Cannot Be Extended: Wenger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:58:53 GMT Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all-time leading scorer, will return to New York Red Bulls next week as his loan spell cannot be extended past the agreed date, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday.(image)
Liverpool and United Focus on Game Not Handshake Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:22:52 GMT Manchester United and Liverpool played down the racism subplot to their Premier League meeting this weekend by saying on Friday they were thinking only about the football.(image)
Goal: U.S. TV Guide: Donovan, Dempsey, Ream and More Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:17:28 GMT Manchester United meets Liverpool, and Landon Donovan may be making his final Premier League appearance for Everton, against Chelsea.(image)
Goal: Chairman of English F.A. Tells His Side Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:31:42 GMT The chairman of the English Football Association, David Bernstein, met the news media Thursday, one day after the resignation of Fabio Capello as the coach of the national soccer team.(image)
Goal: For Red Bulls in Mexico, 90 Degrees and All Is Well Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:42:47 GMT Red Bulls Coach Hans Backe spoke with reporters Thursday during a telephone conference call from the team's training base in Mexico.(image)
Goal: Africa Cup of Nations: Zambia and Ivory Coast in Final Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:39:24 GMT On Wednesday, Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations.(image)
On Soccer: Either Way, a Compelling End to African Cup Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:31:31 GMT Ivory Coast is no ordinary team, but Zambia, a team of comparative unknowns, worked its way to the final, sometimes on the sheer spirit of togetherness.(image)
On Soccer: England Loses Capello, National Team Coach Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:05 GMT Fabio Capello stepped down after four years as England's coach, unhappy that his choice of captain had been overruled.Fabio Capello, the Italian coach who was upset that John Terry had his captaincy stripped, resigned, but it’s unclear whether Harry Redknapp, a popular figure with his own troubles, will replace him.(image)
On Soccer: In England, Tension Without Arrests Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:10:18 GMT Two matches, one in London and the other in Liverpool, were ordered to be played at midday Saturday under heavy police surveillance because of racial undertones surrounding the games.(image)
Hijab Ban Driving Women Away From Soccer Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:04:59 GMT Muslim women are being driven away from soccer by FIFA's ban of the hijab, with more likely to follow if rulemakers fail to reverse the decision at a meeting next month, Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan told Reuters.(image)
Giggs Extends United Contract for Another Year Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:55:50 GMT Manchester United's 38-year-old midfielder Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year extension to his contract, the Premier League champions said on Friday.(image)
Pearce in Charge as England Starts Search Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:19:15 GMT Stuart Pearce, a former player who worked for the Football Association, will take charge of England’s national team for its Feb. 29 game against the Netherlands(image)
England Could Play at Euros With Caretaker Manager-FA Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:46:55 GMT England could take part in the European Championship in June with a caretaker coach in charge, FA chairman David Bernstein said on Thursday.(image) |
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