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FA Cup likes this - live game to be shown on Facebook

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:41:56 GMT

LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - An FA Cup qualifying round tie that would normally attract a crowd of about 90 people could boast a potential global audience of 700 million after an agreement was reached to broadcast Friday's match on the social networking site Facebook.

Arsenal new boy Gervinho banned for three games

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:57:50 GMT

LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - New Arsenal striker Gervinho has been banned for three matches by the Football Association (FA) after being sent off on his Premier League debut at Newcastle United on Saturday.

Raul turns down Blackburn to stay at Schalke

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:32:11 GMT

BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Schalke 04 striker Raul has opted to stay at the Bundesliga club which had earlier on Tuesday been officially informed of Blackburn Rovers' interest in signing the Spaniard.

Aguero steals show in stunning City debut

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:14:03 GMT

LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero captured the headlines on Tuesday after coming off the bench to score twice and set up another goal in an outstanding debut for Manchester City as the side eased to a 4-0 victory over Swansea City.

Chelsea's Mikel pleads for safe return of dad

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:40:36 GMT

LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel appealed to kidnappers on Monday for the safe return of his father after he was abducted in Nigeria last week.

Fabregas transfer to Barcelona agreed

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:22:58 GMT

MADRID, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Barcelona and Arsenal have reached agreement in principal on the transfer of Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Spanish club, Barcelona said on Sunday.

SPECIAL REPORT-Soccer's new goal: kick the spending habit

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:16:27 GMT

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Late Nani strike completes United comeback

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:51:57 GMT

LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Manchester United fought back from two goals down and struck deep into stoppage time to beat Manchester City 3-2 in a dramatic Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

Aguero ready to fight for trophies with Man City

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:15:12 GMT

LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero's description of his playing style would have been music to the ears of Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini on Thursday after the Argentina striker completed his move to the Premier League's big-spenders from Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea lodge complaint to Malaysia over Benayoun abuse

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:29:31 GMT

LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Chelsea have lodged a formal complaint with the Malaysian FA about anti-semitic abuse allegedly suffered by Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun during a friendly in the Muslim-majority country last week.

Senegal ban Blackburn forward Diouf for five years

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:42:24 GMT

DAKAR, July 28 (Reuters) - Senegal have suspended controversial Blackburn Rovers striker El Hadji Diouf for five years from all soccer-related activity in his home country.