Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil anticipates a warm reception from Turkish fans in Wednesday's UEFA Cup final despite rejecting the chance to play international football for his parent's homeland in favor of Germany. The 20-year-old Ozil, who revealed ahead of the final with Shakhtar Donetsk that he also rejected offers from Turkish teams, made his Germany debut in February.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he has no disagreement with the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, although they haven't resolved all issues on drug-testing for team sports. FIFA said Tuesday that Blatter had spoken by phone with WADA president John Fahey after reports the two were at odds over new anti-doping rules. "There is no personal disagreement between us," Blatter said in a statement. "We fundamentally agree on the measures to be taken to combat doping and promote clean sport.

Walcott gets hat trick in England rout Luxembourg shocks Swiss 2-1 in qualifier Klose's 3 goals salvage draw vs.

Foster ruled out of Champs League final

Reading chairman John Madejski has blamed the club's failure to gain promotion to the Premier League for its inability to retain American goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann. The 36-year-old Hahnemann, the No. 3 goalkeeper on the 2006 U.S. World Cup roster, was among four senior players released when their contracts expired following Reading's defeat to Burnley in the League Championship promotion playoffs.

Negotiators for Major League Soccer management and players have ended two days of talks and agreed to keep up discussions with the federal mediation service.

Steven Lenhart scored two second-half goals to rally the Columbus Crew to a 2-2 tie against Toluca of Mexico on Tuesday in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series.

The Colorado Rapids signed forward Conor Casey to a three-year deal following a season in which he set a franchise record with 16 goals.

The New York Red Bulls have signed veteran Estonian midfielder Joel Lindpere.

For all that went right in the inaugural season of the Seattle Sounders FC, their inability to consistently score when opportunity presented itself was a constant frustration.

David Beckham hails Wayne Rooney as one of the world's best players after he fires Man Utd into the Champions League quarter-finals.

David Nugent's headed finish earns relegation-threatened Burnley their first point in five games in a scrappy encounter at Turf Moor.

Real Madrid crash out of the Champions League to Lyon 2-1 on aggregate after being held 1-1 at the Bernabeu.

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves will not make his return from injury in a reserve game on Thursday, as originally planned.

Administrators at Portsmouth FC start to make employees redundant, with 85 people losing their jobs.

Reading hammer Derby in an eventful match which sees Rams midfielder Robbie Savage play in goal after substitute keeper Saul Deeney is sent off.

England manager Fabio Capello insists the Football Association's target of reaching the semi-finals at the World Cup in South Africa is achievable.

Former Celtic midfielder Lubo Moravcik says the club should try to make permanent Robbie Keane's deal.

The FA unveils the details of the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, as Tottenham gear up to face Fulham in a sixth-round replay.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says Dave Whelan should concentrate on his own club after the Wigan chairman's claim that the Reds are in a "mess".

Chester City are wound up at a High Court hearing in London on Wednesday.

Cardiff City are given eight more weeks by the High Court to settle an outstanding tax bill.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's day's game between Lille and Liverpool in the Europa League.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's game between Juventus and Fulham in the Europa League.

Ivory Coast talk to the 'White Witch Doctor' about taking the Elephants to the World Cup.

Wayne Rooney spoiled David Beckham's Old Trafford homecoming Wednesday by scoring another two goals against AC Milan as Manchester ...

Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League in the first knockout round for the sixth year in a row Wednesday after ...

Whether at the national team level or when two clubs playing in a regional tournament play there is always friction when the ...

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner atoned for a poor performance over the weekend to score a hat trick in a 5-0 win over FC Porto ...

Kristine Lilly, who has not played for the United States since December 2008, is among 24 women selected for a training camp ...

Landon Donovan would be happy to extend his loan deal at Everton a little longer before he returns to the Los Angeles Galaxy. ...

Manchester United went to the top of the Premier League by winning 1-0 at Wolves and cash-strapped Portsmouth beat Birmingham ...

A federal mediator will be at the bargaining table when Major League Soccer's labor talks resume next week. Management and the ...

Since Major League Soccer's collective bargaining agreement expired last week, players have kept training and stopped talking.

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden will be out of action for as long as six weeks after breaking his right leg in the United States' ...

American midfielder Stuart Holden limped off the field in the first half of the United States' exhibition game at the Netherlands ...

The United States beat Germany 3-2 Wednesday to capture the women's Algarve Cup for the seventh time.

Germany and England have moved up one place in the latest FIFA rankings while former European champion Greece is back in the ...

With the first two-goal game of her international career, Lauren Cheney put the United States into the final of the Algarve Cup ...

Former Real Madrid and France soccer star Zinedine Zidane says he regrets headbutting Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup ...

The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another twist following confirmation that a leading global investment bank has agreed to advise on a possible acquisition of the Old Trafford outfit by the Red Knights group.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is the latest name to be linked with the Liverpool job, according to Soccernet sources.

The white hankies were out at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday night but director general Jorge Valdano has given under-pressure coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence.

AC Milan manager Leonardo hailed Wayne Rooney as a "complete player" after the Manchester United striker spearheaded the 4-0 demolition of his Serie A side in their Champions League last-16 clash at Old Trafford.

England manager Fabio Capello has announced a "minimum" target of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa, while admitting he would ideally like to win the final against his native Italy.

Argentinian champions Banfield consolidated their position at the top of Group 6 in the Copa Libertadores with a 2-2 draw away to closest challengers Nacional in Uruguay.

David Beckham described Wayne Rooney as among the world's best as Manchester United put his AC Milan side out of the Champions League.

Real Madrid's dreams of a Champions League final at their Bernabeu home were crushed by Lyon tonight as the Spanish giants were knocked out at the last-16 stage for the sixth successive season.

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini dismissed any suggestion he might step down in the wake of his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.

Guti believes Real Madrid's failure to perform as a team was the reason for their Champions League exit to Lyon on Wednesday night.

Burnley 1-1 Stoke City: Clarets settle for point

There was no fairytale Old Trafford return for David Beckham as Wayne Rooney led a Manchester United cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals after a 4-0 win over AC Milan.

Guus Hiddink has not signed a deal to coach Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup, the country's football federation has said.

Derby were forced to field captain Robbie Savage in goal for nearly 50 minutes as they slumped to a heavy 4-1 Championship defeat at Reading.

Lille coach Rudi Garcia has called on his side to show some St Etienne spirit in their Europa League last-16 first-leg tie against Liverpool.

Roy Hodgson is relishing the opportunity of carving a new chapter in Fulham's history by beating Juventus in the Europa League clash on Thursday.

Bordeaux 1-2 AJ Auxerre: Leaders humbled

Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young.

Alberto Zaccheroni has warned his Juventus side to avoid complacency against Fulham as he looks to put one over on his old adversary Roy Hodgson in Thursday's Europa League last 16 first leg contest.

Barcelona presidential front-runner Sandro Rosell has admitted he would consider controversially selling shirt sponsorship for the first time in the club's 111-year history.

Arsenal centre-back Thomas Vermaelen is relishing the chance to have the last laugh on the club's critics this season after being written off in the Champions League and domestic title race.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Wilson Palacios has admitted that he dreams of playing for Real Madrid, though he remains happy at White Hart lane at present. Palacios has been one of Spurs' most consistent performers this season, impressing with his energetic and combative approach in the heart of Harry Redknapp's midfield. His displays in the holding role have led to some comparisons with Claude Makelele, a player who made that position his own while at the Bernabeu, before moving on to Chelsea. And Palacios has now revealed that he would like to emulate the Frenchman by moving to Spanish giants Real in the future. "I am really happy at Tottenham but I will continue working for a future move to a bigger club," Palacios told the Sun. "I would love to play for Real Madrid. Today, many people respect me in England. That's because of my hard-working attitude."

Gonzalo Higuain is dreaming of arriving in South Africa a Champions League and La Liga winner, and finishing the World Cup as Golden Boot winner in a victorious Argentina side.

Adelaide United secured their second successive Asian Champions League win with a 2-0 victory over Chinese side Shandong Luneng at Shandong Sports Centre.

Franck Ribery believes Bayern Munich's dramatic progression to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Fiorentina on Tuesday underlines the unity in the ranks at the Bundesliga club.

United States Men and Women's Soccer Team photographer John Todd sits down for an engaging interview with SilberStudios.Tv. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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At Contact Football Camps (http://www.ContactFootball.com) each camper practices with and learns from NFL pros and coaches, as well as college coaches from top football schools across the country including camp director E.J. Mills. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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The leading athletic recruiting service combines with Hobsons to provide users with the leading college research resource for potential student-athletes. The Colleges section within beRecruited allows registered users to research the most comprehensive data set for athletic and academic information available. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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From Extreme Makeover Home Edition to medians and futsal, Greensboro-based GreenCreation delivers TigerTurf sport field, landscape and play solutions throughout the Southeast. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Fadó Irish Pub and Restaurant, located at 100 W Grand Avenue in the River North section of Chicago, played host to the official Chicago unveiling of the UEFA Champions League Trophy on Wednesday March 8. The invitation only event played to a packed house of UEFA officials, international soccer celebs and VIP Fadó customers. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant and it's sister brand, Tigin Irish Pub & Restaurant, are proud to be launching Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale, direct from Ireland. This brand, a nitrogenated ale, will be hitting the pubs just in time for the St Patrick's Day season. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Fadó Irish Pub and Restaurant is a hub for soccer fans all year long including the UEFA Champions League Tournament. Between now and April 22, as the top teams from Europe’s most prestigious leagues battle it out, Fadó will give fans the chance to win a trip to the Final in Madrid on May 22. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010)

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The national governing body for the sport of Futsal® in the United States officially endorses SnapSports® Athletic Surfacing for both indoor and outdoor Futsal. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010)

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Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant, says there has been a loud call for leadership accountability with the most recent resignation of the president of the Russian Olympic Committee. This lack of leadership support is not just a Russian problem. In recent surveys conducted by Athlete Assessments, a staggering 47% of American coaches and 52% of Australian coaches surveyed reported they didn’t have a mentor or anyone they could look to for coaching support. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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David Beckham joined a host of great British Sporting Stars at the launch of the Jaguar Academy of Sport in London. In a packed ceremony and news conference, Jaguar unveiled their new Academy and were joined on stage by the likes of Chris Hoy, Steven Redgrave, Colin Jackson and Ian Botham. The Jaguar Academy will celebrate, inspire and recognise the best of British sporting talent. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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