Veh takes reins at Frankfurt

Date: 31st May 2011 at 11:02 am | Written by
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Eintracht Frankfurt have taken the first step in their bid to get back in the Bundesliga, hiring former Hamburg coach Armin Veh.Eintracht were relegated from the German top-flight at the conclusion of last season, having finished second-bottom …

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Mexico tune up for CONCACAF defence against All Whites

Date: 31st May 2011 at 10:29 am | Written by
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Mexico get in their last warm-up before the CONCACAF Gold Cup when they host New Zealand in an international friendly on Wednesday.Mexico coach Jose Manuel ‘El Chepo’ de la Torre will look to the match as a …

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FA wants FIFA to delay election

Date: 31st May 2011 at 10:12 am | Written by
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Football Association Chairman David Bernstein has called on FIFA to postpone Wednesday’s presidential election.Football’s governing body is set to go to the polls with incumbent Sepp Blatter the only man left on the ballot after challenger Mohamed …

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A-League target summer boost

Date: 31st May 2011 at 10:00 am | Written by
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A-League chief Lyall Gorman is confident the later start to the 2011/12 season will enable the league to thrive again and ‘take over summer sport’ in Australia.The draw for the next A-League season was released on Tuesday …

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BB Round-up – United expect busy transfer summer, Drogba to stay, Warnock eyes Spurs duo

Date: 31st May 2011 at 9:47 am | Written by
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Sepp Blatter faced the grilling of all grillings yesterday afternoon as he faced the world’s media for the first time since the decision to suspend two FIFA officials. The President …

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United star Scholes calls it quits

Date: 31st May 2011 at 8:48 am | Written by
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Veteran Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has announced his retirement from football, but will take up a coaching role at the club.Scholes had been expected to retire following United’s loss to Barcelona in the Champions League final …

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Coaching upheaval in MLS

Date: 31st May 2011 at 3:52 am | Written by
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Struggling Major League Soccer clubs Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps both sacked their coaches on Monday.Carlos de los Cobos has been shown the door in Chicago after leading the Fire to an overall 1-4-6 record this season. The …

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Swansea elated after playoff success

Date: 31st May 2011 at 3:13 am | Written by
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Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers hailed his side after they earned their place in the English Premier League with a 4-2 win over Reading.The Welsh outfit led 3-0 at half-time in the Champion playoff final at Wembley, courtesy …

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West Ham turn to Allardyce

Date: 30th May 2011 at 11:45 pm | Written by
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Former Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has agreed to terms to lead relegated West Ham in the Championship next campaign.The Englishman – who has managed current English Premier League sides Bolton, Newcastle and Rovers – confirmed on Monday …

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Blatter: ‘Damage’ to FIFA, but no crisis

Date: 30th May 2011 at 7:58 pm | Written by
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FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the world governing body’s image has been damaged after recent corruption and bribery allegations.Blatter – the lone candidate for the presidency election on Wednesday – was forced to defend FIFA after a …

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