PSG to appeal Paris, May 1:Paris Saint Germain will not be allowed to defend their title in next year’s French League Cup after a controversial banner was displayed during last month’s final, the Professional Football League (LFP) ruled on Wednesday.But the... 01 May, 2008
TIME OUT Anderson gets permitLONDON: Brazil midfielder Anderson is likely to complete his transfer to Manchester United after he was given a British work permit. Anderson is set to join from FC Porto for about $34.1 million. His initial application for a permit... 30 Jun, 2007
Sevilla beat Shakhtar Donetsk, enter quarters London, March 16:Goalkeeper Andres Palop scored an injury time equalizer before Javier Chevanton added the winner in extra time to lead defending champion Sevilla past Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 on Thursday and into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup.The... 16 Mar, 2007
Sevilla force a draw against Shakhtar London, March 9:Enzo Maresca’s penalty two minutes from the end salvaged a 2-2 draw for defending UEFA Cup champion Sevilla against Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday.Sevilla seemed to be moving confidently towards a place in the last eight when Jose Luis... 09 Mar, 2007
Bremen outplay Ajax in UEFA Cup London, February 15:Werder Bremen beat Ajax 3-0 and Bayer Leverkusen edged Blackburn 3-2 as both German clubs won their first-leg UEFA Cup matches on Wednesday. Per Mertesacker gave Bremen the lead in the 48th minute, Ronaldo Naldo added a second in... 16 Feb, 2007
Sevilla drawn in easy group Nyon, October 3:Defending champion Sevilla got an easy time in Tuesday’s draw for the group stage of the UEFA Cup.The Spanish team was drawn against AZ Alkmaar, Slovan Liberec, Grasshoppers and Braga in Group C — one of eight groups of five. The... 03 Oct, 2006
WORLD CUP: Players to watch Pauleta (Portugal)Blessed with exquisite control, formidable aerial ability and excellent movement, Azores-born striker Pauleta has left an indelible mark on the history of Portuguese football as the national team’s highest-ever goalscorer. Pedro... 17 Jun, 2006
WORLD CUP: Barthez wins battle to be No 1 Paris, May 14:Fabien Barthez has beaten Gregory Coupet to become France’s No 1 goalkeeper at the World Cup. France coach Raymond Domen-ech deliberated for several months before choosing Marseille’s Barthez ahead of Lyon’s Coupet.“Barthez is the... 14 May, 2006
Barcelona close in on league title Madrid, April 30:FC Barcelona moved within two points of its second straight Spanish league title on Saturday, beating Cadiz 1-0 on Ronaldinho’s 16th goal of the season.Barcelona will be proclaimed champion for the 18th time on Sunday if second-place... 30 Apr, 2006
Chelsea oust Barcelona; AC Milan, Lyon advance Associated PressLondon, March 9:Chelsea, AC Milan and Lyon reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.John Terry’s 76th-minute header lifted English leader Chelsea to a 4-2 victory over FC Barcelona, the Spanish league leader.... 09 Mar, 2005
Little star, shining bright He made such a huge impact as a teenager that Paris Saint-Germain broke the world record transfer fee for a teenager to bring him to the club:Ronaldinho — or little Ronaldo is a regular for Brazil and was one of their stars during the 2002 World Cup... Travel Abroad 07 Jan, 2005
Ronaldinho not leaving Barca Associated PressMadrid, May 18:Ronaldinho said he has no intention of leaving FC Barcelona, despite reports that the club may be forced to sell him this summer. “I’m very happy here as I’ve always said. My head is only in Barcelona. I’m going... 18 May, 2004
