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Kewell no chance for Socceroos
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Harry Kewell will not be making a last minute dash from Turkey to play for the Socceroos in the World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
Capello lays down law to Gerrard
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Fabio Capello has warned Steven Gerrard that he will have to sacrifice his ambition to be England's main man if he wants to keep his place in the national side.
AFC backs overseas EPL games
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The chances of English Premier League (EPL) games being played in Australia have improved with the head of the Asian Football Confederation now supporting the idea.
Mariners re-sign Vukovic, Bojic
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The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed the re-signing of youth internationals Danny Vukovic and Pedj Bojic.
Ferdinand slams FIFA's racism stance
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England's Rio Ferdinand has launched a blistering attack on FIFA for failing to deal with racism in football, after Croatia was fined just 14,920 pounds ($38,491) for abuse aimed at England striker Emile Heskey in Zagreb.
Urawa, Osaka share spoils in ACL semi
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Defending champion Urawa Red Diamonds battled to a 1-1 away draw with fellow J-League side Gamba Osaka in the first leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final match last night.
Adelaide not home and hosed: Vidmar
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Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar says his side's job is only half done despite a 3-0 win in the home leg of its Asian Champions League semi-final.
Socceroos wary of new Qatar threat
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The Socceroos say their recent wins over Qatar will count for nothing in next week's World Cup qualifier in Brisbane.
United in box seat with home blitz
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Adelaide has put one foot into the Asian Champions League final with a resounding 3-0 triumph over FC Bunyodkor.
Huge debts worry FA chairman
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English football has amassed debts of around three billion pounds ($7.4 billion) at all levels of the game and a top club could fold in the current financial climate, English FA chairman David Triesman said.
Socceroos hit Brisbane for Qatar preparations
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The Socceroos arrive in Brisbane today to prepare for next Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Qatar at Lang Park.
Adelaide eyeing ACL cash bonanza
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Adelaide United has its eye on a huge financial windfall as it heads into its Asian Champions League (ACL) semi-final against Uzbek outfit Bundyokor tonight.
Milan gets comfortable UEFA Cup draw
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Seven-times European champion AC Milan has been handed a comfortable UEFA Cup assignment, drawn with Heerenveen, Braga, Portsmouth and Wolfsburg in the competition's group stage.
Vidmar's Reds ready to create history
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Aurelio Vidmar says Adelaide United is fit and eager ahead of tomorrow night's Asian Champions League semi-final.
Kewell, Bresciano, Grella out for Qatar clash
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Key Socceroos Harry Kewell, Mark Bresciano and Vincenzo Grella have been ruled out of Australia's World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Brisbane on October 15, due to injury.
Liverpool confirm Skrtel ligament damage
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Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel suffered posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee during his side's 3-2 win over Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed.
Verbeek blasted over Carle comments
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Australia coach Pim Verbeek's claim that Nicky Carle should quit English football to boost his international prospects has drawn an angry response from Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock.
Bunyodkor arrive ahead of ACL clash
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Uzbekistan soccer side Bunyodkor has arrived for Wednesday night's Asian Champions League match against Adelaide United.
Smeltz snatches draw for Phoenix
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Wellington's Shane Smeltz converted his second penalty in the 89th minute to salvage a draw against the Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Monday.
Don't panic against Socceroos: new Qatar coach
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Newly-installed Qatar coach Bruno Metsu has assured his Gulf underdogs they can shock mighty Australia in their World Cup showdown in Brisbane as long as they stay cool.
McGinn leaves Rangers heartbroken at Love Street
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Rangers lost to lowly St Mirren for the first time in 17 years as Stephen McGinn's late goal clinched a 1-0 win at Love Street overnight.
Raul double fails to lift faltering Real
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Veteran striker Raul Gonzalez scored twice but Real Madrid still lost ground in the Spanish title race after they were held at home 2-2 by Espanyol overnight.
Roma and Juve reeling as minnows fly high
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AS Roma plunged further into crisis after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Siena overnight and having both their centre-backs dismissed.
Liverpool late show keeps pace with Chelsea
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Liverpool fought back to a last-gasp 3-2 victory at 10-man Manchester City to keep pace with Chelsea at the top of the English Premier League overnight.
Inter win to join uninspired Lazio at top
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Inter Milan beat lowly Bologna 2-1 at the San Siro to join Lazio at the top of Serie after the Romans were held to a 1-1 home draw by Lecce overnight.
