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Roy Keane blames Irish defence and keeper for Henry goal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:49:54 GMT

LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Former Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended their World Cup hopes.

France's Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:47 GMT

BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologised to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.

Failure to land Barry haunts Benitez as Man City loom

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:40 GMT

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will get a close-up of the missing piece of his jigsaw puzzle on Saturday when Gareth Barry runs out for Manchester City at Anfield for a match with huge implications for both clubs.

Record-breaking Berbatov dreams of Champions League glory

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:03:18 GMT

SOFIA, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Bulgaria captain Dimitar Berbatov has set his sights on winning the Champions League after breaking his country's goal-scoring record.

Eduardo signs long-term deal with Arsenal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Croatia striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Arsenal fullback Gibbs suffers foot injury

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:29:25 GMT

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Arsenal left back Kieran Gibbs was taken to hospital for an x-ray after hobbling off with a foot injury in the 21st minute of England's goalless European under-21 Championship qualifier in Lithuania on Tuesday.

If Torres goes then I go, says Liverpool's Benitez

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:41 GMT

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez would quit the club if he was ever forced to sell Spain striker Fernando Torres, but he remains confident of keeping his prize forward.

Portsmouth chief Storrie in court on tax evasion charge

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:58 GMT

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie appeared in court on Monday to face charges of tax evasion over a 2003 transfer deal.

Arsenal confirm Van Persie out for six weeks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:34 GMT

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Dutch striker Robin van Persie will be out for six weeks after damaging right ankle ligaments, Premier League Arsenal confirmed on Monday.

Man admits knife attack on West Ham's Davenport

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:47:51 GMT

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - A man pleaded guilty on Monday to a knife attack on West Ham United defender Calum Davenport.

Brazil have edge over Spain, says Capello

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:39:27 GMT

LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Brazil, rather than Spain, will set the standard at next year's World Cup finals according to Fabio Capello whose England team made little impression on the five-times champions in a 1-0 defeat in Doha on Saturday.