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Ukrainian President blasts govt Euro 2012 financing

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:23 GMT

KIEV, July 13 (Reuters) - President Viktor Yushchenko accused Ukraine's government on Monday of breaking promises on financing the Euro 2012 soccer championship, placing in doubt preparations already criticised by European soccer officials.

Financial crisis hammers lower league clubs in Italy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:01:08 GMT

MILAN, July 13 (Reuters) - At least four third-tier Italian clubs will not take part in this season's championship because of financial difficulties, soccer federation president Giancarlo Abete said on Monday.

Czech FA chief Hasek to manage national team

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:43:02 GMT

PRAGUE, July 7 (Reuters) - Czech Football Association chief Ivan Hasek will coach the troubled national team for the rest of their World Cup qualifying campaign, the FA said on Tuesday.

Former Brazil midfielder Edu returns to Corinthians

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:27:20 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Reuters) - Former Brazil midfielder Edu has returned to Corinthians as a free agent after leaving Valencia, the Brazilian club said on Monday.

Zurich, Basel must play behind closed doors

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:01:33 GMT

ZURICH, July 6 (Reuters) - FC Zurich and Basel have each been ordered to play a home game behind closed doors following crowd trouble at a match between the teams in May, the Swiss Football Federation (SFV) said Monday.

Porto seal deal to buy Olympiakos' Belluschi

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:25:08 GMT

LISBON, July 6 (Reuters) - Porto have agreed a deal to buy Olympiakos' Argentine midfielder Fernando Belluschi, the Portuguese club said on Monday.

UEFA approve anti-racism guidelines for referees

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:43:31 GMT

VILNIUS, July 2 (Reuters) - UEFA on Thursday approved new guidelines for match officials to deal with racist chants or other behaviour in stadiums which includes abandoning the game.

Advocaat appointed Belgium coach, starts Jan. 1

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:31:37 GMT

BRUSSELS, July 1 (Reuters) - Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat was appointed Belgium manager on Wednesday and will take up the post at the start of next year, the Belgian Football Association said.

Ronaldo lashes out at paparazzo after car chase

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:56:52 GMT

LISBON, July 1 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo kicked a paparazzo's car in Lisbon last weekend following a car chase after acting to defend his mother, the Real Madrid winger was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Germany outclass England to win Euro Under-21 final 4-0

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:17:23 GMT

STOCKHOLM, June 29 (Reuters) - Two goals by Sandro Wagner and a stellar performance from Mesut Ozil inspired Germany to a 4-0 win over England in the Euro Under-21 championship final on Monday.

England and Germany reach Euro under-21 final

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:52:03 GMT

STOCKHOLM, June 26 (Reuters) - England survived a thrilling Sweden fightback to reach the final of the European under-21 championship, beating the hosts 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw on Friday.