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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/116324.htmlenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/u1jYY-43-to/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/u1jYY-43-to/index.htmlLiverpool's hopes claiming the fourth and final Champions League place took another knock on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw at Birmingham.Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-3dcfe585a84d23eca67fde3a8dee3640cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8600286.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8600286.stmBenfica's Oscar Cardozo scores two penalties as 10-man Liverpool are edged out in a lively first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-6b31d21ee7142e9c2c6939384c1576e6bbcenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100226/sport/europa-league-last-32-second-leg-resultshttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100226/sport/europa-league-last-32-second-leg-resultsEuropa League last 32 second leg results on Thursday (AET=after extra time). Valencia (Spain) 3 Club Bruges (Belgium) 0 AET Valencia win 3-1 on aggregate. Fenerbahce (Turkey) 1 Lille (France) 1 Lille...Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100timesofmalta-5f77acb8b5150237452e0c8271d84fdbtimesofmaltaenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100123/sport/holders-chelsea-ease-past-preston-in-fa-cuphttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100123/sport/holders-chelsea-ease-past-preston-in-fa-cupFA Cup holders Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Championship (second division) side Preston North End today. The five-times winners took the lead when Nicolas Anelka shot powerfully past keeper...Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100timesofmalta-d72732aacf3c31f2b12801831bcf57c5timesofmaltaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8422929.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8422929.stmManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes his injury-hit side's 3-0 defeat at Fulham will not signal the end of their title defence.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-bf051e21e7b84d813eacfb55d53fac9cbbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/q75gk__A4EY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/q75gk__A4EY/index.htmlChelsea extended their lead despite dropping points at home for the first time this season, as second-placed Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by visiting Aston Villa on a day of upset results in the English Premier League.Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-051c9a374eeede56b5b183aa170fba6acnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1233655/Fulham-1-Sunderland-0-Bobby-Zamora-strikes-tame-Black-Cats.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1233655/Fulham-1-Sunderland-0-Bobby-Zamora-strikes-tame-Black-Cats.htmlThe Frank Sinatra song, They All Laughed, could well have reverberated around Craven Cottage as Roy Hodgson elaborated on why Bobby Zamora could be an outside bet for a place in England's World Cup squad. The Fulham manager had not been enjoying a pre-Christmas sherry; he believes there is a case to....Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100antiguanews-43f1c8048a487437c585ecd7693c1376antiguanewsenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article6925303.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article6925303.eceThierry Henry has called on Fifa to order a replay of France's World Cup play-off match with Ireland after his handball sparked outrage across the world of football.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-a3ad394d4baa54d281a0fc1d282bd4easundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8368100.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8368100.stmThe Football Association of Ireland asks Fifa for their World Cup play-off against France to be replayed.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-22d8d09a871f9a5bb9864694e0c2753cbbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1114/1224258815080.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1114/1224258815080.htmlLIKE THEIR compatriots in 1798, the French are coming, but in not the numbers we might have expected.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-54e1a80e30a0b3274baf1bf8f8e12feairishtimesenhttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_News&set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=nw20091031192824630C544314http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_News&set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=nw20091031192824630C544314Nine-man Liverpool crash at Fulham in a fiercly contested battle that sees two red cards hamper the Scousers.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100Star-60188a650d56f7170200e81267efe1f0Starenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-suffer-humiliating-defeat-at-fulham-1812754.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-suffer-humiliating-defeat-at-fulham-1812754.htmlRafael Benitez grimaced on the touchline as nine-man Liverpool were given a mauling in a humiliating defeat at Craven Cottage.Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-9b2e9570c6eeeb5eef2d9f25b83fe2f0independentenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-play-better-football-than-real-says-ronaldo-1805791.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-play-better-football-than-real-says-ronaldo-1805791.htmlCristiano Ronaldo believes Barcelona play better soccer than his Real Madrid side and has tipped Lionel Messi to win the 2009 Ballon d'Or.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-517461c1fc3c3a3abee4fb9ce54149f1independentenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/32313/f/440134/s/66cee49/l/0L0Stimesonline0O0Ctol0Csport0Cfootball0Carticle68585320Bece0Tcid0FOTC0ERSS0Gattr0F20A15164/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/32313/f/440134/s/66cee49/l/0L0Stimesonline0O0Ctol0Csport0Cfootball0Carticle68585320Bece0Tcid0FOTC0ERSS0Gattr0F20A15164/ia1.htmKevin Keegan has been awarded £2million in damages after winning his case for constructive dismissal against Newcastle United. Newcastle must compensate the former England manager within seven days after an independent arbitration panel, convened by the Premier League, delivered its verdict.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-198bf4989b617b0defa74f99d50ec158sundaytimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1213173/Fulham-2-Everton-1-Damien-Duff-dumps-Toffees-Cottagers-come-behind.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1213173/Fulham-2-Everton-1-Damien-Duff-dumps-Toffees-Cottagers-come-behind.html?ITO=1490It leaves Everton in trouble as they only have three points from their first four league games, while Fulham can look towards mid-table. Duff's contribution meant an exciting finale but it was a game short on action before that. Both teams are in Europa League action this week - Fulham travel to....Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-3e2d242ff720fa394925702e6f626b7cdailymailenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0907/1224254061087.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0907/1224254061087.htmlRepublic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed that Kevin Doyle will lead the side in tomorrow night’s friendly international against South Africa at Thomond Park.Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-bde0ac6c09f6d734b24d4a8ed1f04078irishtimesenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090830/wl_uk_afp/fblengprastonvillafulhamhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090830/wl_uk_afp/fblengprastonvillafulhamAFP - Aston Villa bounced back from their midweek Europa League exit by cruising to a 2-0 victory over Fulham on Sunday.Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-ddb9f6da0d6f67e7c2a3b4e0e10bee54news-yahooenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1187448/Meltdown-Newcastle-8217-s-71m-wage-nightmare--stay.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1187448/Meltdown-Newcastle-8217-s-71m-wage-nightmare--stay.html?ITO=1490The players, Xisco included, were called in for a brief meeting with Shearer and Iain Dowie at nine thirty yesterday morning. They departed with strict new fitness regimes for their summer break and were told to report back for pre-season training on July 1, even though it was also made quite clear....Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-02308fad50684567da8f7ced75bd62fedailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8048294.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8048294.stmNewcastle's 16-year stay in the Premier League is ended in cruel fashion as Damien Duff's own goal consigns them to a devastating defeat at Aston Villa.Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4153da7fdc569e02f002f995a4df5258bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/relegation+dday+shearers+tunnelvisioned/3164172http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/relegation+dday+shearers+tunnelvisioned/3164172Alan Shearer has refused even to contemplate the prospect of relegation as he prepares for a final-day showdown with Aston Villa.Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-c9d706e5112e1d2332aab1db07cc579dchannel4newsenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0519/1224246881104.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0519/1224246881104.htmlSOCCER IRELAND SQUAD: GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI has included Kevin Doyle in his 25-man Republic of Ireland squad for Friday week’s friendly against Nigeria in London and the World Cup qualifying game away to Bulgaria eight days later.Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-d169044d76e3226135e2882b913a706birishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8014847.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8014847.stmLiverpool maintain their title challenge with a comfortable win at Anfield that keeps Newcastle deep in relegation trouble.Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-712554005161753056a3d002aea06c87bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8014847.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8014847.stmLiverpool maintain their title challenge with a comfortable win at Anfield that keeps Newcastle deep in relegation trouble.Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c7e6dbdd77bfe7f91996b55ce8252231bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/premier+league+roundup/3069062http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/premier+league+roundup/3069062Arsenal 2-0 Man City, Bolton 4-1 M'Boro, Hull 0-0 Portsmouth, Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea, WBA 0-2 Stoke, West Ham 2-0 Sunderland.Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-c8bb5f892354dfa4456d7a0ac1935591channel4newsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/5095680/Bob-Geldof-calls-for-Italy-to-lose-G8-presidency.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/5095680/Bob-Geldof-calls-for-Italy-to-lose-G8-presidency.htmlBob Geldof has called for Italy to be stripped of its presidency of the G8 summit in July accusing the country of failing to meet the aid obligations it signed up to at Gleneagles four years ago.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-55ba3171bd3c89458854f02252c32b20telegraphenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0e86dd44-1969-11de-9d34-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0e86dd44-1969-11de-9d34-0000779fd2ac.htmlIreland risks incurring the wrath of the European Commission by increasing its foreign borrowing to finance its ballooning public deficit. Ahead of next month’s crucial emergency budget, Brian Cowen, the prime minister, told parliament on Wednesday the government would “seek to be as close as....Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-fb989c9272cd966994696aa115d30464ftenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/nolan-sees-red-as-newcastle-and-everton-draw-1629269.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/nolan-sees-red-as-newcastle-and-everton-draw-1629269.htmlKevin Nolan owed a huge debt of thanks to his Newcastle team-mates as they fought their way to a precious point after he had been sent off.Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-3f979b34da08d391131afc5ad115dfe1independentenhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/407539/1/.htmlhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/407539/1/.htmlLONDON: Fernando Torres kept Liverpool's dream of a first English league title in 19 years alive with a stoppage-time winner at Portsmouth but Chelsea look dead and buried after yet another stumble.Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100channelnewsasia-784ef98b962d08bcb7902f5c30b332c9channelnewsasiaenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1133442/Newcastle-1-Sunderland-1-Ameobi-spot-crash-Djibril-dance-party.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1133442/Newcastle-1-Sunderland-1-Ameobi-spot-crash-Djibril-dance-party.html?ITO=1490Ricky Sbragia's men would have taken the lead with 20 minutes gone had Kieran Richardson's free-kick not come back off the post and had debutant Kevin Nolan not cleared Kenwyne Jones' follow-up off the line. Two minutes later, Andy Carroll looped a header on to Marton Fulop's crossbar, but as....Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-190493bb7c150bf95c08120ba46929cfdailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/premier+league+roundup/2901162http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/premier+league+roundup/2901162Arsenal 1-0 Bolton, Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland, Everton 2-0 Hull, Newcastle 2-2 West Ham, Fulham P-P Blackburn, Portsmouth P-P Man CitySat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-c1734f8fdc7530e041910c004e227a6dchannel4newsenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/reds+crush+newcastle+in+sixgoal+thriller/2893852http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/reds+crush+newcastle+in+sixgoal+thriller/2893852Liverpool cemented their position at the summit of the Premier League table with an emphatic 5-1 win against Newcastle at St James' Park.Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-2347993b02f39b647160ae830c388235channel4newsenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/kinnear-laughs-off-move-to-sunderland-1207416.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/kinnear-laughs-off-move-to-sunderland-1207416.htmlJoe Kinnear laughed off newspaper reports from yesterday morning that he has applied for the vacancy at Sunderland or that a third party asked a question about the job at the Stadium of Light on Kinnear's behalf. Knowing the explosive potential of such reports, the 61-year-old Newcastle interim....Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-f48de29b94a703deab2fa61a7092dfc7independentenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/keane-frustrated-by-transfer-claims-1208074.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/keane-frustrated-by-transfer-claims-1208074.htmlRobbie Keane has spoken of his annoyance that his Liverpool future is being discussed by people from outside the club who do not know the true situation.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-059568864451928738aa5d929c53e196independentenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7775578.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7775578.stmRobbie Keane scores a stunning equaliser as Liverpool draw 1-1 at Arsenal, who have Emmanuel Adebayor sent off.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-e6cf2e589f8574c2df0faad5cc466fc8bbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2008/1221/1229728438417.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2008/1221/1229728438417.htmlNewcastle 2 Tottenham 1: Damien Duff came off the bench to fire Newcastle to a last-minute victory over Tottenham at St James' Park.Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-bcb5274c44ee751ab35f9021d76b0909irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7684775.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7684775.stmNewcastle climb off the bottom of the Premier League with victory at home against Aston Villa.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-32e5080cef91f873a376134be2a0b841bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7683885.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7683885.stmJoey Barton is on target from the spot as Newcastle move out of the bottom three by beating West Brom at St James' Park.Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-a7067517db276b66f3641f75efc89579bbcenhttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-in-good-position-after-10-home-win-14003481.html?r=RSShttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-in-good-position-after-10-home-win-14003481.html?r=RSSGiovanni Trapattoni has recorded his first competitive home victory in charge of the Republic of Ireland after watching his side beat Cyprus 1-0 at Croke Park last night.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200belfasttelegraph-54163ab8f23936b96868133e1f064386belfasttelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3092888/Joe-Kinnear-in-double-trouble-on-debut-as-Newcastle-manager.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/3092888/Joe-Kinnear-in-double-trouble-on-debut-as-Newcastle-manager.htmlIt was not the dream start Joe Kinnear would have wanted. Newcastle United's new manager was banished to the stands for his first game at the troubled Tyneside club yesterday.Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-f7eee5c6d9d44d9803fb5252b05f7cd9telegraphenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/398327465/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/398327465/index.htmlAlthough Kevin Davies headed Bolton into a 14th-minute lead, the visiting Gunners scored twice in a minute through Emmanuel Eboue and Nicklas Bendtner to snatch the lead by the 27th and midfielder Denilson added a third on 87. The victory gave Arsene Wenger's team 12 points from five games although....Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200cnn-ef5c9bcf1c539be2e26b69d607db782ecnnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/keane-to-play-like-totti-in-bid-for-goals-835731.html?r=RSShttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/keane-to-play-like-totti-in-bid-for-goals-835731.html?r=RSSGiovanni Trapattoni, the manager, will ask Robbie Keane to reprise Francesco Totti's role in his Republic of Ireland masterplan. The 27-year-old captain was asked to play off central striker Kevin Doyle in the hole in front of Trapattoni's midfield quartet against Serbia on Saturday, and will do the....Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200independent-097f18b28a94954aa341cc5e70c77a6aindependentenhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2253684,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfronthttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2253684,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfrontSport: A superb second-half Robinho strike gave Brazil a deserved victory in a scrappy game at Croke ParkThu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100guardian-89404f49ea34b5d24eba5fbe2d7dad6eguardianenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/219795724/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/219795724/index.htmlNewcastle manager Kevin Keegan has spoken to Alan Shearer about the possibility of his fellow Geordie legend joining him at the Premier League club.Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-dc4dc7feee0a9def93d3a1442575681ccnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=509102&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=509102&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan insists there is a place in the new regime at St James' Park for legendary striker Alan ShearerFri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-81c4dec0e4ad1c95e6321cf491a90daedailymailenhttp://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2008/0116/1200515388768.htmlhttp://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2008/0116/1200515388768.htmlHavant and Waterlooville will be away to Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-71b0bdb463d2d7b427f0f53551c2544airishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7172817.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7172817.stmCristiano Ronaldo scores his first Man Utd hat-trick as they go to the top of the Premier League by thrashing Newcastle.Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-6b18fa1942933a98244eff8f1403112fbbcenhttp://www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0104/1199313415958.htmlhttp://www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/0104/1199313415958.htmlA study has shown that only Norway has fewer inmates per head of population, writes Carol Coulter, Legal Affairs EditorFri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-3253d5bb0c2b869e97d37adf8b043ad9irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7157401.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7157401.stmSalomon Kalou's late winner sinks Newcastle to increase the pressure on under-fire Magpies boss Sam Allardyce.Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-africa-11658f380bff6579bb7bab88d0fd68aabbc-africaenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/208124324/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/208124324/index.htmlEnglish Premier League leaders Manchester United crashed to a 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Saturday as top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second-half penalty.Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-49f85b29d678daeb75156e95f08b9d5bcnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7158151.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7158151.stmMan Utd beat Everton, Chelsea see off Blackburn and Derby hold Newcastle on the final day of Premier League action before Christmas.Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-b0ee3641c80965b068d96853383aca6ebbcenhttp://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2007/1221/1197997196599.htmlhttp://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2007/1221/1197997196599.htmlArsenal (1) v Tottenham (12) Arsenal striker Theo Walcott is still struggling with his knee injury and will not be available for another week. Emmanuel Eboue is included in the squad after a scan revealed the knee/ankle injuries sustained against Chelsea last Sunday are not serious.Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-8131aa0bb5ddd15437d32cbaf30b2853irishtimesenhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2174548,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfronthttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2174548,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfrontJose Mourinho said last night that his next job would not be in England, a statement which will frustrate Tottenham Hotspur, who were preparing an audacious bid to make him their manager. Asked if he would manage in the Premier League again, the former Chelsea manager said, "For sure I want [to]," but added: "I don't want it in my next step.Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200guardian-0e2cd4a933f2e3d2a83c5c802da059f2guardianenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/134649113/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/134649113/index.htmlThe show of unity between Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and billionaire owner Roman Abramovich this week confirmed one of last season's worse-kept secrets -- that the pair were barely on speaking terms for the majority of the season, a falling-out that arguably cost the London club any hopes of....Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200cnn-f1f1b778342f7959ebaa34ed871a1871cnnenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=145459412&p=y4545988y&n=145459911&x=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=145459412&p=y4545988y&n=145459911&x=11/05/2007 - 9:28:43 AM Magpies hopeful over Duff Newcastle are keeping their fingers crossed amid fears winger Damien Duff could be sidelined for up to six months. The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international underwent surgery on a foot injury late last week and is beginning his rehabilitation.Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200examiner-08c410e249fdea742ccea4da7396616fexaminerenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/101595983/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/101595983/index.htmlLONDON, England (Reuters) -- Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge underwent knee cartilage surgery late on Tuesday, putting him out of action for several weeks, the Premier League champions said. Bridge had been struggling with pain in his knee for about three weeks and "a scan confirmed that he had a tear....Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-25361dcfccef78a6293a4c337dec3e9fcnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6411479.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6411479.stmSix Premiership matches kick-off at 1500 GMT, including Charlton's vital trip to Watford.Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100bbc-eea41960628d04509481784720bbab40bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=7241737http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=7241737Wigan have restored their six-point cushion above the relegation zone by beating Newcastle 1-0 at the JJB Stadium. See moreSun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-b8a9f9e4711e29cc77654e4950b3f8d5channel4newsenhttp://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/30/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Ireland-Squad.phphttp://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/30/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Ireland-Squad.phpDUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland coach Steve Staunton has promoted seven backup players to his squad for next week's European Championship qualifier at San Marino. Staunton announced his 24-man squad Tuesday, moving up Charlton goalkeeper Darren Randolph, Royal Antwerp midfielder Darron Gibson, Wolves....Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100IHT-b43ddfcd6e4f99f333b07de8e56cc6dfIHTenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2093-2508426,00.htmlhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2093-2508426,00.htmlArsenal staged a stirring fight-back against Portsmouth, but their manager was sent offSun, 17 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-b0882fd1d02bb14f46223357478de453sundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/6178509.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/6178509.stmChelsea skipper John Terry says once they get going title rivals Man Utd will be unable to live with them.Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d34879da61066a10c16deacc7ec897f0bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6147468.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6147468.stmMatch report follows later. Republic of Ireland: Given, Finnan, McShane, Dunne, O'Shea, Carsley, Kilbane, Reid, Duff, Doyle, Keane. Subs: Henderson, Kelly, Douglas, Elliott, Lee, McGeady, Morrison. San Marino: Federico Valentini, Bugli, Nicola Albani, Bacciocchi, Davide Simoncini, Vannucci, Carlo Valentini, Andreini, Mariotti, Manuel Marani, Selva.Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100bbc-a20fc23ead189cc9d5eb7e6e06958142bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6124878.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6124878.stmSheffield Utd's Paddy Kenny is left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2008 game against San Marino.Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100bbc-6784b769e64295e44ff9e1a42e85a650bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/%7Er/rss/cnn_latest/%7E3/42733588/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/%7Er/rss/cnn_latest/%7E3/42733588/index.htmlLONDON, England -- Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought in impressive fashion, with a hat-trick in Manchester United's 4-0 win at Bolton Wanderers, which enabled them to leapfrog above Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Saturday. Rooney had not scored since the first day of the season, but....Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200RSS-cnn-4fd4793d28f8b3761935079b43f6670fRSS-cnnenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/10/15/england.bolton/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/10/15/england.bolton/index.html?section=cnn_latestLONDON, England -- Striker El-Hadji Diouf scored twice in two minutes as Bolton Wanderers came from behind to win 2-1 at Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday. Bolton climbed to third on 17 points from eight games, two points behind leaders Manchester United and champions Chelsea, who both won away on Saturday.Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200RSS-cnn-1ccb7abc92bb64aa0b5acd6832fdd51aRSS-cnnenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/F96A9D0F-779A-4CE8-9797-3C6F484CB19C.htmhttp://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/F96A9D0F-779A-4CE8-9797-3C6F484CB19C.htmTogo striker Emmanuel Adebayor struck in the 85th minute to stun the previously undefeated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, giving Arsenal their first win of the Premier League season. Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas set up Adebayor for his goal in a match that Arsenal deserved to win....Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-a464867437ef5f03c1e0ecdbe109d9f4aljazeera-enenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/332AAF0A-C9CD-4836-9EB0-9D8A8125BC76.htmhttp://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/332AAF0A-C9CD-4836-9EB0-9D8A8125BC76.htmChelsea striker Didier Drogba's superb strike secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but the success was marred by the dismissal of Michael Ballack. The Germany midfielder was shown a straight red card by referee Mike Riley for a blatant stamp on Mohamed Sissoko.Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-989bc21e50d6cb2571629f47ba30b77caljazeera-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4792973.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4792973.stmRepublic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton is recovering after a man with an imitation gun confronted him at the team's hotel near Dublin. The man allegedly threatened to kill him. Staunton, 37, fled and alerted staff at about 2000 BST on Monday. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) said:....Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a1b143d133fd51e3a1c640b7b4eed137bbcenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/08/13/england.community/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/08/13/england.community/index.html?section=cnn_latestCARDIFF, Wales -- An 80th minute header from England striker Peter Crouch gave FA Cup winners Liverpool a 2-1 win over lackluster Premier League champions Chelsea in the Community Shield at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday. The goal deservedly secured the Shield outright for the 10th time....Sun, 13 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200RSS-cnn-b155f597bf3a8c3cb6443018556a2d4eRSS-cnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=17514581http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=17514581Source: ITN Sir Alex Ferguson is set to welcome England midfielder Michael Carrick to Manchester United on Monday, providing there are no unforeseen hitches in his 15 million move from Tottenham Hotspur. But, despite starting his summer spending spree, Ferguson appears unlikely to splash the cash on....Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-ba73461f36ceca5fbecbebe9eefb84bechannel4newsenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=7651363http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=7651363Source: ITN Newcastle United have signed Chelsea winger Damien Duff in a 5 million deal. The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland, who had been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, has left Stamford Bridge in search of first-team football. Duff, who cost the Premiership champions 17 million when....Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-247dc5e716cf42b57524ee0d307c9219channel4newsenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=875572http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=875572Last Modified: 19 Jul 2006 Source: ITN Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has received a boost after Nigeria midfielder Jon Obi Mikel was granted a work permit. Mikel completed his 16 million move to Stamford Bridge last month after a dispute involving his former club, Lynn Oslo of Norway and Manchester United.Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-aed36661a1e0e7538190278ec2125de4channel4newsenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/07/17/tottenham.duff/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/07/17/tottenham.duff/index.html?section=cnn_latestLONDON, England -- Chelsea's unsettled Ireland winger Damien Duff is close to an 11 million pound ($20m) switch across London to Tottenham, reports claimed on Monday. The 27-year-old, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Blackburn for 17 million pounds ($31m) in 2003, has a year left on his contract....Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200RSS-cnn-406877f893abda3fc664308cbf789efaRSS-cnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=1651331http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=1651331Source: ITN Chelsea will be showing off their latest signing, German international Michael Ballack at Stamford Bridge later. The 29-year-old midfielder joins from Bayern Munich on a free transfer, but is expected to earn more than 100,000 a week. With back-to-back Premiership titles since Jose....Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-b7793ceaa978e7b7748a361b57fd3114channel4newsenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2094-2158044,00.htmlhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2094-2158044,00.htmlNo sooner had he thrown his two medals into the crowd than he was setting the agenda for the future, his agenda. And his words will reverberate through Stamford Bridge and thump against the walls of the boardroom. Mourinho, the subtext read, is on the verge of leaving London.Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-6e3532164be2c5d62fd5b0aaf8b05d58sundaytimesenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/04/29/england.chelsea/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/04/29/england.chelsea/index.html?section=cnn_latestLONDON, England -- Chelsea became only the second team to win back-to-back Premier League titles when they crushed Manchester United 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Their victory over the only other club to retain the crown since England's top flight changed its name for the 1992/93 season left....Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200RSS-cnn-222ea2b0f68b41995ecb3c52bf439016RSS-cnnenhttp://observer.guardian.co.uk/sport/story/0,,1759482,00.htmlhttp://observer.guardian.co.uk/sport/story/0,,1759482,00.htmlIf Rafa Benitez becomes any more popular with Liverpool fans Anfield will soon be getting an extra statue and pair of gates. The Merseyside contingent thoroughly enjoyed rocking Old Trafford with their 'La Bamba'-Benitez chant as goals from John Arne Riise and Luis Garcia denied Chelsea their chance....Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-6b1d66c34567de0478e7017c1003ee0dguardianenhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/tm_objectid=16983528%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=benitez%2dbeats%2dmourinho%2din%2dbattle%2dof%2diberian%2dtactics-name_page.htmlhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/tm_objectid=16983528%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=benitez%2dbeats%2dmourinho%2din%2dbattle%2dof%2diberian%2dtactics-name_page.htmlBy Clare Lovell LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Benitez beat Jose Mourinho in an Iberian battle of manager's tactics in the English FA Cup this weekend, his Liverpool side's 2-1 semi-final win taking the gloss off Chelsea's league success. Spain and Portugal enjoy an historical rivalry in the south-western corner of Europe.Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200themirror-2a603a468d9acb7770421767f0d4ed58themirrorenhttp://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__sport/&articleid=268364http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__sport/&articleid=268364Manchester United won 2-1 at Bolton on Saturday to cut Chelsea's Premier League lead to seven points after the champions were held 0-0 by relegation-threatened Birmingham. Substitute Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the winner at the Reebok Stadium after United had trailed to Kevin Davies's 25th-minute goal and Louis Saha equalised.Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200MailGuardian-eaa7b5d5046f37618eeee887d20c7e49MailGuardianenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=534132http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=534132Last Modified: 7 Mar 2006 Source: ITN sign up here Jose Mourinho did not accept the best team won as Barcelona knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg - when Asier Del Horno was sent off - a lacklustre Chelsea fell behind to a Ronaldinho goal in the 78th minute.Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-77bfd03513f961821a52b6399d287475channel4newsenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/03/04/england.chelsea.reut/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/03/04/england.chelsea.reut/index.html?section=cnn_latestRead full story for latest details.Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100RSS-cnn-656fa4e399cab58d4b41e9a201b9ac4dRSS-cnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=832546http://www.channel4.com/news/content/news-storypage.jsp?id=832546Last Modified: 22 Feb 2006 Source: ITN Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at Barcelona's claims that his Premiership champions are a "long-ball" team ahead of their clash in the last 16 of the Champions League at Stamford Bridge tonight. Much has been made about the state of the west....Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-8d11746fb8820fe7a131e37801febf57channel4newsenhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/tm_objectid=16681618%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=chelsea%2dcrush%2deverton%2dto%2dreach%2dlast%2d16%2din%2dfa%2dcup-name_page.htmlhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/tm_objectid=16681618%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=chelsea%2dcrush%2deverton%2dto%2dreach%2dlast%2d16%2din%2dfa%2dcup-name_page.htmlDutch winger Robben began the Chelsea rout with a fine goal midway through the first half. Eidur Gudjohnsen sent a high ball out of the Chelsea half, Crespo took it on his chest and with his back to goal tapped it into the path of Robben, who controlled it with one touch and shot past debutant keeper Iain Turner.Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100themirror-0d00601e7fa21d6e695ca81488d1abcdthemirrorenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/01/10/Ireland.manager/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/SPORT/football/01/10/Ireland.manager/index.html?section=cnn_latestFormer England manager Sir Bobby Robson will link up with Steve Staunton, when the Republic of Ireland's most capped international is named his country's new national team manager this week, according to an FA of Ireland source.Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100RSS-cnn-090c930f3382b53575e887aef531336dRSS-cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/4579232.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/4579232.stmChelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Michael Essien is unlikely to play for Ghana in the African Cup of Nations.Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100bbc-africa-cdf0861f743dfc19e3694cc0485cd9a7bbc-africaenhttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2005/SPORT/football/12/27/england.preview/index.html?section=cnn_latesthttp://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2005/SPORT/football/12/27/england.preview/index.html?section=cnn_latestEnglish Premiership champions Chelsea will be without Michael Essien and Ricardo Carvalho for Wednesday's trip to Manchester City.Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100RSS-cnn-608d40e164f35949f4f8f29022156c77RSS-cnnenhttp://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=31635http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=31635The England striker, who scored 118 league goals in eight years at Liverpool before moving to Real Madrid in 2004, will need to be at his sharpest on Monday to unlock a defense that has not conceded a league goal for more than two months LONDON - Reuters ARTICLE SUMMARY England striker Michael Owen....Sun, 25 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100TurkishDailyNews-b4b8bcebe47ac4978093536441ee4e34TurkishDailyNewsenhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,16379,1669556,00.htmlhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200506/story/0,16379,1669556,00.html"In the end every coach wants the same - that's to win," Rijkaard said. "Mourinho is very intelligent, he knows what he's doing. He has the right to act like he wants to act and he's very successful with it, so who am I to criticise him? It's no problem for me, I can separate these things perfectly. We are opponents.Sat, 17 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100guardian-fb626a83b72d3957798f20305d0b6650guardianenhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1634902,00.htmlhttp://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,1634902,00.html"Criticism's expected and comes from all sides but, as the manager of Manchester United, I won't be criticising anyone at this club," he said. "My stance remains unchanged, unequivocal, unremitting. It's what I've always done. You have to make sure the criticism remains in-house so anything we do at this club will remain indoors.Sat, 05 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100guardian-6a0cb2d1d2ec9d7d78359bc4ba3f9ceaguardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4359756.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4359756.stmA record 582,000 people came to live in the UK from elsewhere in the world in 2004, according to government experts. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 223,000 more people came into the UK than left in 2004. The number of people leaving the UK reached 360,000 in 2004, a figure confirming a recent trend.Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c4f557c967b7eecc89521d46b7efde93bbcenhttp://www.itv.com/news/index_1018889.htmlhttp://www.itv.com/news/index_1018889.htmlLiverpool bid to stay ahead of ChelseaWed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200itv-d95031588f68e22b698e625c1644a255itvenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,27-1826557,00.htmlhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,27-1826557,00.htmlFerguson clings to hope that Keane will stay putSat, 15 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0200eirepost-f1fad173208e16e6feebd538bc70e635eireposten