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Phillips Seeking Silver Lining

Phillips Seeking Silver Lining

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips wants to end his goal-laden career by finally winning some major silverware. 28 Oct 2010
Marcelo Backs Benzema

Marcelo Backs Benzema

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has thrown his support behind under-fire team-mate Karim Benzema. 28 Oct 2010
Venky's Warn Rovers Fans to Be Realistic

Venky's Warn Rovers Fans to Be Realistic

Blackburn's prospective new owners have warned fans to have realistic expectations about their takeover. 28 Oct 2010
England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa

England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa

FIFA will tomorrow begin their final executive committee before the World Cup vote with another headache to deal with following England 2018's formal complaint against the head of Russia's bid. 27 Oct 2010
McLeish - I Thought We Were Going Out

McLeish - I Thought We Were Going Out

Relieved Birmingham manager Alex McLeish admitted he thought his side were on their way out of the Carling Cup before they finally overcame League One side Brentford on a penalty shoot-out at St Andrew's. 27 Oct 2010
Martinez Backs Boselli to Shine

Martinez Backs Boselli to Shine

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez promised supporters they will soon see the best of Mauro Boselli after today's victory over Swansea. 27 Oct 2010
Real Madrid Flounder In Cup

Real Madrid Flounder In Cup

Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at lowly Real Murcia in the Copa Del Rey tonight as their free-scoring form from the weekend deserted them. 27 Oct 2010
Sven Consoles Devastated Logan

Sven Consoles Devastated Logan

Sven-Goran Eriksson admitted he put his arm around dejected Conrad Logan after the goalkeeper's clanger ultimately proved the turning point in Leicester's 4-1 Carling Cup fourth-round defeat to West Brom. 27 Oct 2010
Fergie Lauds 'Brilliant' Hernandez

Fergie Lauds 'Brilliant' Hernandez

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed his brilliant young striker Javier Hernandez after the Mexican scored a brilliant winner to put Manchester United through to the last eight of the Carling Cup. 27 Oct 2010
Every Match Is Important - Wenger

Every Match Is Important - Wenger

Arsene Wenger has challenged his young Arsenal side to come out firing on all cylinders in every match - whether it is the Carling Cup or Champions League. 27 Oct 2010
Schweinsteiger Sees Bayern Home

Schweinsteiger Sees Bayern Home

Bastian Schweinsteiger scored a double as holders Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Werder Bremen 2-1 in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. 27 Oct 2010
UEFA Turn to Courts Over Corruption Claims

UEFA Turn to Courts Over Corruption Claims

UEFA have announced they will initiate legal proceedings against the former Cyprus Football Federation official who has claimed to have evidence of corruption surrounding the appointment of Poland and Ukraine as Euro 2012 hosts. 27 Oct 2010
Mowbray Aiming High With Boro

Mowbray Aiming High With Boro

Tony Mowbray has set his sights on steering boyhood club Middlesbrough back into the Barclays Premier League after being unveiled as their new manager. 27 Oct 2010
Ipswich 'World Away' From Championship Best

Ipswich 'World Away' From Championship Best

Ipswich manager Roy Keane insists his side are "a world away" from the leading clubs in the npower Championship after his side picked up a 3-1 Carling Cup win over Northampton. 27 Oct 2010
Bruno Provides X Factor

Bruno Provides X Factor

BRUNO Cazarine's impact for Sydney FC has been hailed by skipper Terry McFlynn who believes the Brazilian provides something different for the Sky Blues in attack. 27 Oct 2010
Cassio: Time To Break Hoodoo

Cassio: Time To Break Hoodoo

CASSIO is confident that table-topping Adelaide United can finally end Melbourne Victory's remarkable domination over the Reds when the teams lock horns on Friday night. 27 Oct 2010
Messi Backs Team-Mates for Ballon D'or

Messi Backs Team-Mates for Ballon D'or

Lionel Messi has backed either of his Barcelona team-mates Andres Iniesta or Xavi Hernandez to beat him to the Ballon d'Or this year. 27 Oct 2010
Krasic Banned for Diving

Krasic Banned for Diving

Juventus winger Milos Krasic has been banned for two games by the Italian football league for diving. 27 Oct 2010
England Bid Team Lodge Complaint

England Bid Team Lodge Complaint

England 2018 bid chiefs have made a formal complaint to FIFA about the head of Russia's rival campaign after he make derogatory comments about London. 27 Oct 2010
Mowbray Named New Middlesbrough Boss

Mowbray Named New Middlesbrough Boss

Tony Mowbray has been named as the new manager at Middlesbrough. 27 Oct 2010
Spurs Snap Up Khumalo

Spurs Snap Up Khumalo

Tottenham today announced the signing of South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo from SuperSport United. 26 Oct 2010