VVV moves out of relegation zone (PA SportsTicker)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

ARNHEM, The Netherlands (Ticker) - VVV Venlo hauled itself out of the Eredivisie’s drop zone with a spirited 3-1 victory on the road at Vitesse Arnhem on Friday night.

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FIFA makes it official: Donovan US scoring leader (AP)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Landon Donovan became the U.S. career scoring leader Friday, one month after scoring the goal that broke a tie with Eric Wynalda. FIFA, soccer’s governing body, said Friday it had recognized the United States’ 3-1 victory over Denmark on Jan. 20, 2007, as a full “A” international game. Donovan converted a penalty kick in the 44th minute of the Denmark match 13 months ago, but before Friday FIFA had…

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Argentine Mascherano signs new Liverpool deal (Reuters)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Argentina midfielder Javier
Mascherano signed a four-year contract with Liverpool on Friday.

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FIFA block Cousin move from Rangers (Reuters)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Rangers have been denied the
chance by FIFA to transfer Gabon striker Daniel Cousin to
Fulham, the Scottish Premier League leaders said on Friday.

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Chelsea denies ticket discrimination (PA SportsTicker)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

LONDON (Ticker) - Chelsea has denied claims it is discriminating against UK-based supporters with Greek surnames wanting to buy tickets for next week’s Champions League game with Olympiacos at Stamford Bridge.

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We'll go to Turin to impose ourselves, says Gamberini (AFP)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Fiorentina centre-back Alessandro Gamberini said Friday his team would not be overawed when they travel to Turin to face Juventus on Sunday.

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Kaka wants to spend rest of career at Milan (Reuters)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Brazil playmaker Kaka, who this
week extended his contract with AC Milan until 2013, wants to
spend the rest of his career at the club.

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Adriano in more hot water after leaving training early (Reuters)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Brazilian striker Adriano
was in more trouble on Friday when he arrived late for training
with his club Sao Paulo, left early and threatened a cameraman.

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Argentina wake up to 'Cavegol', but competition fierce (AFP)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

Argentina is beginning to take notice of a once-forgotten striker who, with eight goals in seven matches for French league giants Bordeaux, is hoping for a dream call-up to the national squad.

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Chelsea boss hits back at media (PA SportsTicker)

Posted by on Feb 29, 2008

By PA SportsTicker staff

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