Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day. Part of this analysis extracts entities and entity related information from clusters of stories.The selection and placement of stories are determined automatically by a computer program. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/279523.htmlenhttp://www.ngrguardiannews.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16680:award-confirms-forlans-rise&catid=58:abroad&Itemid=623http://www.ngrguardiannews.com//index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16680:award-confirms-forlans-rise&catid=58:abroad&Itemid=623DIEGO Forlan thumped his right boot against the advertising hoarding in Suwon. The 23-year-old striker's frustration was understandable. He had just spurned a glorious chance to score for Uruguay against Senegal. It was ultimately one that cost his country a 4-3 victory and a place in the Round of 16 of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan.Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200ngrguardiannews-4b918210d0c25785ff1354d933cd273dngrguardiannewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_64/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_64/default.stmThe Netherlands take on Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Nelson Mandela set to appear at the closing ceremony ahead of the match in Johannesburg.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1469d450693b67c21635a7d8401f6cc1bbcenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2010/07/10/World_Cup_final_Holland_need_to_take_highrisk_route_to_beat_/?section=Hot+Topics&template=worldnews%2Findex.txthttp://article.wn.com/view/2010/07/10/World_Cup_final_Holland_need_to_take_highrisk_route_to_beat_/?section=Hot+Topics&template=worldnews%2Findex.txtPutting Spain under pressure and switching Arjen Robben to the left is the way to glory for the Dutch Playing Arjen Robben on left wing against Spain could pave the way for a Dutch victory in the World Cup final.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200austrianews-7043c04f9ad6268af833ac3996fb75edaustrianewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/bv3Xbpgr5Uc/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/bv3Xbpgr5Uc/index.htmlThree-time champions Germany finished third for the second successive World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Uruguay 3-2 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday night.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-bf9fbb63b7d835d71d2cd1e2c8a83830cnnenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/worldcup2010/3047603/Paul-the-Octopus-predicts-Spain-to-win-World-Cup.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+Cup+2010http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/worldcup2010/3047603/Paul-the-Octopus-predicts-Spain-to-win-World-Cup.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+Cup+2010DON'T be a sucker — put your money on Spain to win the World Cup. Why? Because psychic octopus Paul has backed the conquerors of his beloved Germany to overcome Holland in Sunday's showpiece final. The eight-legged mystic has a 100 per cent record during this summer's tournament, having successfully called all the results for his side.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200thesun-502041b2fe65180741228341aefd4fa0thesunenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/XVcTy0N_YRM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/XVcTy0N_YRM/index.htmlThe scene is set in Durban and the playing surface looks majestic. Some fans are struggling to make kick-off after delays at the local airport but the crowd is building nicely inside the stadium.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-8d5e6f987d060760c80b475d8a56fe40cnnenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0706/breaking23.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0706/breaking23.htmlSoccer fans across Germany will be hoping a "psychic" cephalopod's fabled skills of prophecy have failed him after Paul the octopus predicted a German loss in their World Cup semi-final with Spain.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-5a680544f6b0ed182884a20153b1fd3cirishtimesenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfcweycwcwsn/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/kfcweycwcwsn/rss2/CRISTIANO RONALDO paid a surrogate mother to have his baby son, it was claimed yesterday.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200examiner-d52ced95d833a3a4d6d5caa9faac32c3examinerenhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/World-Cup-Germany-1-0-Argentina-at-Quarterfinal-Half-Time-97730299.htmlhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/World-Cup-Germany-1-0-Argentina-at-Quarterfinal-Half-Time-97730299.htmlPhoto: AP Spanish players celebrate at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, 03 Jul 2010 World number two Spain has defeated Paraguay 1-0 to reach the semifinals of football's World Cup for the first time.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200voanews-fcf00ad67e36734cf47edd47ff7db1c4voanewsenhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/world_cup/865832/GERMANS-KLOSE-DOOR-ON-DIEGOS-DREAM.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+Cuphttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/world_cup/865832/GERMANS-KLOSE-DOOR-ON-DIEGOS-DREAM.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+CupTWO years ago they were brave enough to rebuild, leaving one generation behind for the greater good of German football. Little wonder Joachim Low was lost in the moment, full of emotion after humiliating one of the game's most colourful characters. Diego Maradona's mesmerising runs inspired....Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200newsoftheworld-d08624d5ce2acad8fe66177e89389060newsoftheworldenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/S0tU_ZPY_TU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/S0tU_ZPY_TU/index.htmlGermany marched into the semifinals of the World Cup after destroying Diego Maradona's highly-rated Argentina side 4-0 in a rematch of the 1986 and 1990 title matches on Saturday.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-a628300b8f9b6be875a6f8cf29bcc86ccnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_57/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_57/default.stmAn own goal by Melo, who is later sent off, sees Brazil knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals as the Netherlands win 2-1.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-701d9921ff1c1bc019f57472ef972a12bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8781508.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8781508.stmNetherlands coach Bert van Marwijk warns that Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Brazil might not be the feast of football some expect.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a539c840c9cb384640108549ed5d54d1bbcenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/06/30/spanish-fans-celebrate-wc-win-over-portugal/http://www.euronews.net/2010/06/30/spanish-fans-celebrate-wc-win-over-portugal/There is nothing like a derby match to stir emotions and Madrid is used to hosting some of the most eagerly anticipated matches. Fortunately for Spanish fans who watched the game outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the result went the right way as the national team beat neighbours Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-3018a304b66f5ad9473c91d1d05c86c9euronews-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_55/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_55/default.stmVenue : Pretoria Date : Tuesday, 29 June 2010 Kick-off : 1500 BST Coverage : Live on ITV1 and BBC Radio 5 live | Highlights on BBC1 (2335 BST) and BBC red button. Plus listen live, follow live text commentary and watch match highlights (UK only) at full-time on this website TEAM NEWS Japan coach....Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-4ef96504ec8d548ec1f82ba58cf85cb5bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/YQL0gNSA-sk/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/YQL0gNSA-sk/index.htmlDavid Villa was Spain's hero yet again as his goal helped them past Portugal and into the last eight of the World Cup.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-70c736b4f3adbdf99d8276d729a4b81ecnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9uM60o5mQ-Y/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9uM60o5mQ-Y/index.htmlA rampant Germany thrashed arch rivals England 4-1 in Bloemfontein to reach the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-2f2d10279798553c1d9c6e1238493ee5cnnenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/06/26/spain-and-chile-celebrate-qualifying-for-next-world-cup-round/http://www.euronews.net/2010/06/26/spain-and-chile-celebrate-qualifying-for-next-world-cup-round/There have been ecstatic scenes in Madrid, as Spain defeated Chile 2:1 in the first round of the World Cup. The team has advanced to the last 16 and fans are optimistic about their chances. “They haven’t been bad but I expected another goal,” one fan said. “They haven’t been great, but I am happy that they won.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-31056fc49ca34089c2f26d836fecd334euronews-enenhttp://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/Africa-Monitor/2010/0625/Brazil-vs.-Portugal-World-Cup-2010-ends-in-tie-both-advancehttp://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/Africa-Monitor/2010/0625/Brazil-vs.-Portugal-World-Cup-2010-ends-in-tie-both-advanceBrazil vs. Portugal World Cup 2010 was the most anticipated match yet. It couldn't match the hype, as the world's No. 1 and No. 3 teams looked lackluster on the field.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200csmonitor-6e843fb01940067be907796fe44b1436csmonitorenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/670faec0-7f8c-11df-9973-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/670faec0-7f8c-11df-9973-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/670faec0-7f8c-11df-9973-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/670faec0-7f8c-11df-9973-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By Andrew Parker in London and Peter Wise in Lisbon Published: June 24 2010 13:53 | Last updated: June 24 2010 19:08 would succeed in its attempt to buy the Portuguese telecoms company out of their Brazilian mobile phone joint venture. Zeinal Bava, Portugal ­Telecom’s chief executive, questioned....Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-c839004ff721945f2aee056c89dde44dftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/latin_america/10372362.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/latin_america/10372362.stmFloods engulf two states in north-east Brazil, killing dozens and forcing at least 100,000 to flee their homes.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-34522e05167f1aa61c054ced0f3ae984bbcenhttp://www.smh.com.au/world-cup-2010/world-cup-news/merciless-portugal-rout-north-korea-20100622-ysjk.htmlhttp://www.smh.com.au/world-cup-2010/world-cup-news/merciless-portugal-rout-north-korea-20100622-ysjk.htmlA merciless Portugal tore North Korea to shreds in a 7-0 rout to put them within reach of the knockout rounds and eliminating the Asian nation from the World Cup.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200smh-4389f99cc1eaf3aabd375a35cf866d6esmhenhttp://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/06/22/2010062201236.htmlhttp://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/06/22/2010062201236.htmlThe World Cup has created some quirky allegiances among supporters. Football fans in China, whose team did not make it into the World Cup, are rooting for the North and South Korean teams. People in Haiti, which also did not make it, are rooting for Brazil, and the Palestinians in Gaza are backing the Algerian team, according to agencies.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200chosun-6511e13c4ce94d64f619ca35aa741431chosunenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/SzuecfqwWA4/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/SzuecfqwWA4/index.htmlPortugal took a big step to escaping the World Cup's so-called "group of death" by crushing North Korea 7-0 in a rematch of the two nations' famous 1966 clash in South Africa on Monday.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-579d4fc53caf52dee358fcf360f2758ccnnenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0620/1224272928192.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0620/1224272928192.htmlWorld Cup:France halted a World Cup training session after a furious row between captain Patrice Evra and fitness coach Robert Duverne led to the immediate resignation of the team director.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-64b6f55f93d108c9c1ce4bf37586148cirishtimesenhttp://www.thelocal.se/27258/20100616/http://www.thelocal.se/27258/20100616/Sven-Göran Eriksson conceded that his Ivory Coast team had left themselves a challenge after settling for a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Tuesday, while he expressed satisfaction that Didier Drogba came through the match unscathed.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200thelocal-82c502f83614b0745273b51c890b236dthelocalenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/7832928/World-Cup-2010-Prince-William-plays-the-vuvuzela.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/7832928/World-Cup-2010-Prince-William-plays-the-vuvuzela.htmlThe vuvuzela was given a Royal seal of approval today when Prince William tried his hand at playing one of the plastic horns at a football stadium in Botswana.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-3c01535b8637d89c5412bce1a9a15328telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8722701.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8722701.stmIvory Coast striker Didier Drogba will start on the bench after being given permission to wear a protective cast in his side's first Group G matchTue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-599960c35f3ae5645ce4f24025e7afc8bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_14/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_14/default.stmSecond-half goals from Maicon and Elano help Brazil overcome a dogged North Korea in their opening game of the tournament.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-98a2a4cfece793484968cf7603bb4b2dbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8737971.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8737971.stmGhana match-winner Asamoah Gyan dedicates his decisive strike against Serbia to the whole of Africa.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-db03b54c81c47a80eb3354db9c855332bbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/19203fde-73ae-11df-bc73-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/19203fde-73ae-11df-bc73-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/19203fde-73ae-11df-bc73-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/19203fde-73ae-11df-bc73-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By David Oakley, Capital Markets Correspondent Published: June 9 2010 12:48 | Last updated: June 9 2010 12:48 Portugal was forced to pay yields on Wednesday for new debt at levels that could force the country to turn to the It paid 5.225 per cent to raise €816m in 10-year bonds, higher than some....Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-eed8c8ed8e21a0d1eb73ae011685e927ftenhttp://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_News&set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=nw20100521194949709C275960http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?from=rss_News&set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=nw20100521194949709C275960Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has warned that it would take more than two or three good players to make his team one of the favourites for the World Cup.Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200Star-c7fc36db8542174adc949f84d61ec399Starenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8690900.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8690900.stmBrazil star Kaka says he will be fully fit for the World Cup finals in South Africa this summer afterWed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-40b7d8816858577e38ec688088081fddbbcenhttp://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=106136http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=106136The Spanish league season reaches its climax tomorrow with the title race to be decided, the relegation battle still alive and European spots up for grabs. Barcelona will win their 20th league title if they beat Valladolid at the Camp Nou or match the result of closest rivals Real Madrid, who play at Malaga.Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200MaltaIndipendent-cdc03357296f4aceb11e4f663876ac34MaltaIndipendentenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0516/1224270544348.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0516/1224270544348.htmlPrimera Liga:What had promised to be a nerve-wracking finish to the La Liga season for Barcelona ended up being a stroll in the park as they reclaimed the title with a 4-0 victory at home to Real Valladolid.Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-e5e486ba2518db89b35216579d1d898firishtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/f262LKDMjHU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/f262LKDMjHU/index.htmlThe battle for the La Liga title between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will go down to the last day of the season, after wins from both teams on Saturday insured the Catalan's slender one-point lead over their rivals at the top of the division was maintained.Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-a254a16fefee6439809c24c15ce8df46cnnenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/football/Ronaldo-hattrick-keeps-Real-on-Barca-s-heels/Article1-540330.aspxhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/football/Ronaldo-hattrick-keeps-Real-on-Barca-s-heels/Article1-540330.aspxCristiano Ronaldo netted his first ever hattrick for Real Madrid to move onto 25 goals of the season as Real came from behind to win 4-1 at Real Mallorca to move a point behind Barcelona and ensure the title race goes down to the wire.Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-b8a1986907df7a92867ecee90b71e411HindustanTimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/3ZY6lCeKPjE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/3ZY6lCeKPjE/index.htmlBarcelona made a quick recovery from midweek European heartbreak with a victory at Villarreal on Saturday night that put the Spanish champions four points clear of title rivals Real Madrid.Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-228deb1d582f054dc5af0a383bef5a0ccnnenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2010/04/24/Ronaldo_confident_Real_will_beat_Barca_to_title/?section=More+News&template=worldnews%2Findex.txthttp://article.wn.com/view/2010/04/24/Ronaldo_confident_Real_will_beat_Barca_to_title/?section=More+News&template=worldnews%2Findex.txt(AFP) With five games left and Real Madrid standing one point behind leaders Barcelona , Cristiano Ronaldo is sure that he will finish his first season in Spain with a championship medal. The Portuguese forward, signed from Manchester United last summer, has been overshadowed in recent weeks by the....Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200arabpolitical-7fd2eb30fbf3f3ae852f3c4378d2df60arabpoliticalenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7606065/Volcanic-ash-restrictions-could-be-lifted-Lord-Adonis-suggests.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7606065/Volcanic-ash-restrictions-could-be-lifted-Lord-Adonis-suggests.htmlThe system that has placed a comprehensive restrictions on flights across Europe due to volcanic ash floating over from Iceland is a "mess", an airline chief says.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-6f27f5109a0d51ecd19114bde4f82195telegraphenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ukq7UgODuhk/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ukq7UgODuhk/index.htmlReal Madrid have reduced Barcelona's lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga to three points after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Almeria on Thursday.Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-48fb25b9b644f4f11af1a3c296671551cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8622316.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8622316.stmWayne Rooney is joined on the PFA's player of the year shortlist by Didier Drogba, Carlos Tevez and Cesc Fabregas.Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-5022f370f92c8af5f48ec7dfe3b6615abbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8608571.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8608571.stmBarcelona take a huge step towards successfully defending their Spanish title with a key 2-0 win over Real Madrid.Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-63f90ac1689c7bbb84b59ff13608de1fbbcenhttp://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/29919/Ronaldo_is_just_as_good_as_Messi,_insist_Real_teammates__http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/29919/Ronaldo_is_just_as_good_as_Messi,_insist_Real_teammates__MADRID, April 8, 2010 (AFP) - Real Madrid's Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo is just as good as Barcelona's Lionel Messi and he will prove it when the two sides clash this weekend, his teammates insisted Thursday. "These are the two best players in the world and it's going to be a good match.Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200haveeru-fa211aa56294c80bc65147190e75b225haveeruenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/IR56yYS2Yus/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/IR56yYS2Yus/index.htmlHeavy rains and flooding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and surrounding areas Tuesday killed 93 people and injured at least 93, fire officials said.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-d65af83072ad1b445e98905fdb74b3fbcnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8602344.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8602344.stmPreview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Barcelona and Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-cca3c516c4ef83d8910b8882860183b4bbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/2b431e88-400b-11df-8d23-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2b431e88-400b-11df-8d23-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2b431e88-400b-11df-8d23-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2b431e88-400b-11df-8d23-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-d1da811c43ef6c48b9dc29283a698777ftenhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2010/04/easter-holy-week-procession-in-valencia-spainhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2010/04/easter-holy-week-procession-in-valencia-spainA woman sunbathes on the beach as penitents of the Santisimo Cristo del Salvador y el Amparo brotherhood carry a figure of Jesus on a cross during an Easter Holy Week procession in Valencia, Spain.Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200topix-dee7941dda7f3d631fc8994e1de2f7aftopixenhttp://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161620867http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161620867KNEELING in prayer and making offerings of money, jewelry, oil, candles and incense, hundreds of pilgrims flocked to the La Divina Pastora RC Church yesterday to pay homage to the patron saint of Siparia.Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200trinidadexpress-f8e49d855dded19665f227d14e966ee2trinidadexpressenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100331/wl_uk_afp/fbleurc1engprmanutdwc2010rooneyhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100331/wl_uk_afp/fbleurc1engprmanutdwc2010rooneyAFP - England and Manchester United were waiting anxiously Wednesday for news of a scan on key striker Wayne Rooney's ankle injury, just 10 weeks before the World Cup in South Africa kicks off.Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-83c4cb18f44f648c754256a07b49c5a7news-yahooenhttp://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/29465/Benzema_set_for_Real_returnhttp://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/29465/Benzema_set_for_Real_returnMADRID (AFP) – Real Madrid are set to welcome back French striker Karim Benzema to their squad for Saturday's league match away to Sporting Gijon following a month-long injury absence. Benzema last played for the Spanish league giants in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against....Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100haveeru-662913c718249a4492876530a0013baehaveeruenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8561285.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8561285.stmDavid Beckham hails Wayne Rooney as one of the world's best players after he fires Man Utd into the Champions League quarter-finals.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-480e6d45aba09b673e37f49f1a46d5b4bbcenhttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/02/27/spain-storm.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/02/27/spain-storm.html?ref=rssPeople in northern Spain and the Canary Islands braced Saturday for a storm with hurricane-force winds of up to 160 km/h.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100CBC-7e69e68ea3429c64f0de0b389702b480CBCenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8527589.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8527589.stmPortugal is to announce three days of national mourning following the devastating floods killed 42 people on Madeira island.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-af34026d7779c5cf0e827ede838f20ddbbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/CIegKsvOiEY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/CIegKsvOiEY/index.htmlReal Madrid made amends for their midweek Champions League defeat in Lyon with a 6-2 rout of Villarreal in the Bernabeu on Sunday night.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100cnn-834dd9f069bab50ae888a445bf7b2e6bcnnenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article7035248.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article7035248.eceThe death toll in flash floods on the Portuguese island of Madeira rose today to 38 with over 100 injured, authorities said, warning that the number was likely to rise.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-813b517d6058e7fa032cf400089de974thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8518547.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8518547.stmJean Makoun scores a brilliant goal to give Lyon a slender lead in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Real Madrid.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-cc69ceb5231aef4a1ad1cdd03c988ae4bbcenhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/1037416/1/.htmlhttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/1037416/1/.htmlMADRID - A brace from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Xerez on Saturday that put them to just two points behind Spanish league leaders Barcelona who are in action on Sunday.Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100channelnewsasia-7334a1c03cb0c2fcd5376ca675765e62channelnewsasiaenhttp://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/e_fde/Article/index_htmlhttp://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/e_fde/Article/index_html2010/01/24 MADRID: Real Madrid have picked up only one point from the last six on the road so they will be glad of some home comfort at their fortress Santiago Bernabeu when hosting Malaga tomorrow as they bid to close the five-point gap on leaders Barcelona.Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100nst-71399b8db7bec15f2ae9753229b61976nstenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0124/1224263011846.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0124/1224263011846.htmlirishtimes.com - Last Updated: Sunday, January 24, 2010, 16:10 Robinho set to leave City for Santos Soccer: Brazilian striker Robinho could play his final game for Manchester City today after saying he wanted to join Santos, the club with whom he made his name.Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-396442720c6294e025e189a5ed6339b7irishtimesenhttp://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfkfaumhqloj/rss2/http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfkfaumhqloj/rss2/MANCHESTER UNITED have successfully raised £504 million (€574 million) through a bond issue but the move will have both positive and negative effects for the club, according to one football finance expert.Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100examiner-2b723a450e1e9c3e17ea9fcc346e711aexaminerenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/desperation%20amid%20quake%20aid%20logjam/3508437http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/desperation%20amid%20quake%20aid%20logjam/3508437Updated on 20 January 2010 Source PA News The world still cannot get enough food and water to the hungry and thirsty, one week after an earthquake shattered Haiti's capital. The airport remains a bottleneck and the port is a shambles. The Haitian government is invisible, nobody has taken firm charge, and the police have largely given up.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-69c7d7aa2b374f6d2215290859b7b99echannel4newsenhttp://www.ngrguardiannews.com/sports/article02//indexn2_html?pdate=221209&ptitle=Talismanic%20Messi%20is%20new%20FIFA%20World%20Footballerhttp://www.ngrguardiannews.com/sports/article02//indexn2_html?pdate=221209&ptitle=Talismanic%20Messi%20is%20new%20FIFA%20World%20FootballerTuesday, December 22, 2009 Talismanic Messi is new FIFA World Footballer T RUE to expectations, Barcelona's Lionel Messi was yesterday named the new FIFA World Footballer of the Year to complete a stunning 2009 for the Argentine forward. The 22-year-old, who helped Barca win the Club World Cup last....Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100ngrguardiannews-59c9e2211f21d89368205e5aa8994826ngrguardiannewsenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/dec/21/barcelona-rule-out-robinho-manchester-cityhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/dec/21/barcelona-rule-out-robinho-manchester-city• European champions had bid for Brazilian rejected • 'We are happy with our squad' - Joan Laporta Robinho looks set to stay at Manchester City for another six months at least after the Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, today ruled out a move for the Brazilian during the winter transfer window.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100guardian-e1c96f6ffea7d59014b44b1dbfa1eb61guardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8400373.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8400373.stmBarcelona star Lionel Messi is named Fifa World Footballer of the Year to add to his Ballon d'Or prize.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-88268aadeb22f4171697d68d42bc2ff1bbcenhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/12/spain-vows-to-take-backstage-role-as-eu-presidenthttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/12/spain-vows-to-take-backstage-role-as-eu-presidentSpain vowed to take a backstage role during its stint as holder of the six-month rotating EU Presidency, saying the frontmen will be Herman Van Rompuy, the EU's first permanent President, and Catherine Ashton, the new High Representative for foreign affairs.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100topix-5892e1fcff9ba15d4ca2f0e949d92cfctopixenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8417862.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8417862.stmManchester United will face former midfielder David Beckham in the last 16 of the Champions League after they were paired with AC Milan in the draw.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-817f032401611e47d31d0f12f6a19fd6bbcenhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/15/content_12649117.htmhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/15/content_12649117.htmRIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- A charity showdown between members of the Brazilian 1994 and 2002 World Cup champion teams was divulged on Monday. The organizer of the event is Juninho Paulista, a member of the2002 national team that won Brazil's 5th World Cup title. The event will be held on December 22 in the Sao Paulo city of Itu.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-0865f38900c4de704cd664b0982345bdxinhuanet_enenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/1214/1224260653451.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/1214/1224260653451.htmlSOCCER:CESC FABREGAS credited Arsenal’s transformation at Liverpool last night to an uncharacteristic tirade from Arsene Wenger in which the manager derided his players as unworthy of the club shirt. Forty-five minutes after the outburst, Wenger claimed his side had overcome a psychological barrier....Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-82f67b0d46a127f5f436524b461c547firishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8410730.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8410730.stmThe Spanish region of Catalonia holds an unofficial referendum on independence as part of a campaign to raise the issue.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-1f5609b74d8a1f7564e97d19b115862bbbcenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/sportcolumns/Ronaldo-How-different-can-he-be-from-Woods/Article1-485933.aspxhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/sportcolumns/Ronaldo-How-different-can-he-be-from-Woods/Article1-485933.aspxAs sporting statements go, there could have been no contrast between two that were made this past week. In one, a shamefaced icon issued a penitent “I’m human and not perfect”, while the other was there to see at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The message: I’m only human but damn-near perfect.Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100HindustanTimes-0fc8997d7e2b49b668c6acc2c1a587f1HindustanTimesenhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/06/content_12596976.htmhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/06/content_12596976.htmMADRID, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- An in form Athletic Club Bilbao entertains fourth placed Valencia in Sunday's most attractive game in Spain's Primera Liga. Athletic goes into the match on the back of an impressive Europa League win 3-1 away to Austria Vienna that qualified the Basque side for the knockout stages of the competition.Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100xinhuanet_en-8a25a1df63a4f30c44c88fa600d36c9axinhuanet_enenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/dec/05/cristiano-ronaldo-real-madridhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/dec/05/cristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid• Madrid came from 2-1 down to beat Almeria 4-2 • Ronaldo also misses a penalty in incident-packed match Cristiano Ronaldo scored, was sent off and missed a penalty as Real Madrid bounced back from last weekend's defeat by Barcelona to beat Almeria 4-2 at the Bernabéu.Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100guardian-f8f348aaa38d1bda1af377cb1bbfe95eguardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8386087.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8386087.stmLegendary Egyptian player Hossam Hassan is the new coach of Zamalek after Henri Michel is dismissed.Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-africa-f9449ff209268665e19bdefa29e076d6bbc-africaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8377203.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8377203.stmPreview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Everton and Liverpool in the Premier League.Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-9b27af8fbbc4e3f543e3621e835c9ef2bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/vXIn_8V39js/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/vXIn_8V39js/index.htmlFrancesco and Edoardo Molinari became the first brothers to win golf's World Cup as they lifted Italy to a single stroke victory over long-time leaders Ireland and Sweden at Mission Hills on Sunday,.Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-4a4c3d228ee2d97a8baea402f0c7459ccnnenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/f9ab6c96-d795-11de-b578-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f9ab6c96-d795-11de-b578-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f9ab6c96-d795-11de-b578-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f9ab6c96-d795-11de-b578-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By Sundeep Tucker in Hong Kong and Victor Mallet in Madrid Published: November 22 2009 22:04 | Last updated: November 22 2009 22:04 In a year when troubled western lenders sold billions of dollars of shares in Chinese banks, a Spanish bank better known for its US and Mexico investments is set to buck the trend.Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-628eda1538cef2c5f48f064ba1ed6552ftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8351245.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8351245.stmThe Football Association warns Wayne Rooney over his future conduct for his remark to TV cameras after Manchester United's defeat by Chelsea.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-764aab38a1c3077fde9a5077fd79f1e4bbcenhttp://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/01/higuain-scores-2-goals-give-madrid-20-win.htmlhttp://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/01/higuain-scores-2-goals-give-madrid-20-win.htmlGonzalo Higuain scored two goals Saturday to give Real Madrid a much-needed 2-0 win over Getafe in the Spanish league, easing the pressure on coach Manuel Pelegrini.Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100JakartaPost-4d96dba6f5174e0b02965693e3f37028JakartaPostenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/mb4p4b2vyqA/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/mb4p4b2vyqA/index.htmlCristiano Ronaldo is in the running to win the FIFA World Player of the Year for a second successive year after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this year's award.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-ad983ff4b9b8b60c67217bed43318306cnnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/valencia-proves-the-ace-in-uniteds-shuffled-pack-1806717.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/valencia-proves-the-ace-in-uniteds-shuffled-pack-1806717.htmlManchester United might look a pale imitation at times of the side who became champions of Europe on the green grass of Moscow last year but there is nothing cheap and plastic about the way they continue to stride on towards another final in Madrid, next Spring.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-3e2f07ac24673438a2c5db7d72c83525independentenhttp://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/851/f/10838/s/6adad54/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C10A190C12242570A19590A0Bhtml/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6adad54/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C10A190C12242570A19590A0Bhtml/ia1.htmFrance stand between the Republic of Ireland and a place in the World Cup finals. This afternoon’s play-off draw in Zurich pitted Giovanni Trapattoni’s side against the 1998 world champions. Ireland will host Raymond Domenech’s side at Croke Park on November 14th with the return leg taking place in Paris four days later.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-4799778e85a4347e83d775ec66530a4firishtimesenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091018/sport/ronaldo-messi-on-italian-free-ballon-dor-shortlisthttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091018/sport/ronaldo-messi-on-italian-free-ballon-dor-shortlistLast year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi were among the 30 players on the 2009 Ballon d'Or award shortlist released today but Italians and Germans were conspicuous by their absence. Not a single player from world...Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200timesofmalta-5ea7313625bae8f2f58da7e6164ae37atimesofmaltaenhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/10/loeb-takes-lead-in-spainhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/10/loeb-takes-lead-in-spain'...BUT THERE'S A LONG DAY ON SUNDAY' + Click to Enlarge UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Sebastien Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena thrill spectators with their Citroen during the second stage of the 45th Rally of Catalonia in El Molar near Tarragona on October 3, 2009.Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200topix-57b70b993cfae68e8496e277451c0d29topixenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/pakistan+suicide+attacks+kill+16/3359417http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/pakistan+suicide+attacks+kill+16/3359417Updated on 26 September 2009 Source PA News Two suicide car bombs have killed 16 people and wounded about 150 others in separate attacks in north-western Pakistan. The blasts come just days after the Taliban warned suicide strikes were coming if the military pressed forward with an offensive. A third bomb injured four other people.Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-b4fb2c783361de669f1c44fc9a07761bchannel4newsenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/kaka-real-madrid-can-get-even-better-1792413.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/kaka-real-madrid-can-get-even-better-1792413.htmlPlaymaker Kaka claims Real Madrid still have room for improvement despite making it four league wins from four with their 2-0 triumph over Villarreal.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-bcc38e532ac5c30ebb8a5a57b4d66fccindependentenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8262631.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8262631.stmManchester City boss Mark Hughes adds to the war of words ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby by claiming rivals United have a weaker squad compared to last season.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-f95e69f89d3a42687e423314cb6dbae2bbcenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2009/09/adebayor_mars_man_city_win.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/philmcnulty/2009/09/adebayor_mars_man_city_win.htmlPhil, I think from the feedback you are getting, you can essentially see that you read that all wrong. I watched the match, something I haven't done in recent times and the said tackle, I dunno but it looked to me that Van Persie really went after Adebayor. And that was after a certain Song had blatantly kicked out at Adebayor.Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-992cfc8c3213c79c0613bf2620909942bbcenhttp://www.thelocal.se/22046/20090913/http://www.thelocal.se/22046/20090913/Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his second goal in as many games and helped Barcelona to 2-0 win over Getafe on Saturday.Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200thelocal-38b7342d11b9ef2d43fd39d83830311ethelocalenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0912/1224254434020.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0912/1224254434020.htmlTottenham 1 Manchester United 3: Manchester United were behind after a minute and reduced to 10 men but still recorded victory in a pulsating clash at White Hart Lane that ended Tottenham’s 100 per cent start to the Premier League season.Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-b287536cf2b2e67e03894211f8022286irishtimesenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/la-ligas-big-two-hindered-by-world-cup-anxieties-1786040.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/la-ligas-big-two-hindered-by-world-cup-anxieties-1786040.htmlThe prospect of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo being able to go on holiday together next June while lesser mortals pack their bags for the World Cup in South Africa remains, and the physical and mental well-being of their two most important players will weigh heavily on the minds of Barcelona....Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-adad7f84835d83049efdebc512fcef0aindependentenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fdb08eca-9758-11de-83c5-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/fdb08eca-9758-11de-83c5-00144feabdc0.htmlBy Roger Blitz Published: September 2 2009 03:00 | Last updated: September 2 2009 03:00 One club and one man dominated this summer's football transfer window: Real Madrid and its president, Florentino Pérez. Re-elected in May to the post he has held twice before, the Spanish construction magnate....Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-5a62b0daae86634e0109b4e7cfebd403ftenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/special-news-report/News/Ronaldo-revels-in-free-role-at-Real/Article3-448561.aspxhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/special-news-report/News/Ronaldo-revels-in-free-role-at-Real/Article3-448561.aspxCristiano Ronaldo was delighted to start his Real Madrid career with a debut goal and a win as the new generation of 'Galacticos' defeated Deportivo La Coruna 3-2 at home on Saturday in the opening game of the new season.Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-cf7433159f75921b346e3e29736e8f7aHindustanTimesenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-draw-english-teams-avoid-real-madrid-1778112.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-draw-english-teams-avoid-real-madrid-1778112.htmlManchester United, last year's losing finalists, were drawn against CSKA Moscow, Besiktas and Wolfsburg in today's Champions League group stages draw in Monaco.Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-25e9a24458f8506e3cf678bb9809b82findependentenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f362c786-8c1c-11de-b14f-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f362c786-8c1c-11de-b14f-00144feabdc0.htmlIn a sign of how bad things have become in Iran, some of those arrested in recent weeks have been relieved to be detained in Evin – a prison in northern Tehran that for decades has been a byword for terror. It is not that Evin, under the partial control of the fearsome intelligence ministry, has....Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-7c1285a60126981884c5672e703cfd00ftenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/TyeS4JwoOYE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/TyeS4JwoOYE/index.htmlWayne Rooney showed his determination to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United began their English Premier League title defense with a 1-0 victory at home to promoted Birmingham on Sunday.Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-ed03c84c63ab5c7186df68c9f6cd623bcnnenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6790200.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6790200.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Bad news for Cristiano Ronaldo next time he wants to holiday in Staffordshire: Britain's most popular theme park has banned Speedos and other brands of skimpy swimming trunks.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-e910c90095e17a48af74cbd920f33975thetimesenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-News&id=d19b44e5-69c1-4e48-a610-c4fadd9d5587EuroSoccer2009_Special&Headline=Last+tuneup+for+United+Chelsea+at+Wembleyhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-News&id=d19b44e5-69c1-4e48-a610-c4fadd9d5587EuroSoccer2009_Special&Headline=Last+tuneup+for+United+Chelsea+at+WembleyWith the English season kicking off Sunday in the Community Shield, Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is still getting acquainted with his squad and Manchester United counterpart Alex Ferguson is trying to decide who to field in the absence of key players.Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-7f06f1d6e7e160db4a7d008c36ed93beHindustanTimesenhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-08/08/content_11845462.htmhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-08/08/content_11845462.htmReal Madrid forwards Raul (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate Raul's goal against Toronto FC during the first half of their international friendly soccer match in Toronto August 7, 2009.Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-f956f63eb68f8f575b522af9014aa57dxinhuanet_enenhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/08/07/sp-tfc-madrid.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/08/07/sp-tfc-madrid.html?ref=rssToronto FC will take a break from the daily grind of workaday life in Major League Soccer to host Spanish giants Real Madrid on Friday night at BMO Field.Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200CBC-b593ddeb54da61b95b86ecc3f7d0e956CBCenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204304/220m-Xabi-Alonso-brings-Real-Madrids-madness-new-heights-Liverpool-pocket-30m.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204304/220m-Xabi-Alonso-brings-Real-Madrids-madness-new-heights-Liverpool-pocket-30m.html?ITO=1490£220m: Xabi Alonso brings Real Madrid's madness to new heights as Rafa pockets £30mWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-c9c3cf47b715727e8fa187cf72ea133ddailymailenhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-News&id=542ed07a-8af5-4d23-b937-77dd05ce651dEuroSoccer2009_Special&Headline=Real-star-signings-aren-t-guaranteed-to-succeed-Fergiehttp://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-News&id=542ed07a-8af5-4d23-b937-77dd05ce651dEuroSoccer2009_Special&Headline=Real-star-signings-aren-t-guaranteed-to-succeed-FergieManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Real Madrid that signing superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka could unbalance their team.Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200HindustanTimes-98c472903ab98b97f55289cfe7418b84HindustanTimesenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Price-of-Cristianos-legs-90m-pounds/articleshow/4855640.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Price-of-Cristianos-legs-90m-pounds/articleshow/4855640.cmsCristiano Ronaldo is the newest member of the 'celebrity leg insurance' club. Real Madrid have insured his legs for the sum of £90 million.Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200timesofindia-89299525f2b5ec9d36ab6b678505744ftimesofindiaenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/england/5949637/Sir-Bobby-Robson-loses-fifth-battle-with-cancer.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/england/5949637/Sir-Bobby-Robson-loses-fifth-battle-with-cancer.htmlSir Bobby Robson the former England football manager succumbed to his fifth battle against cancer having already seen off the disease four times in the last 18 years.Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-4cc692e35f3ba6fc69105661f606aa92telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8178625.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8178625.stmManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will alter the team's tactics to compensate for Cristiano Ronaldo's departure.Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c77f556859826627f17adeb33260c4fbbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1203051/PICTURE-SPECIAL-Man-Utd-2-Boca-1-Ronaldo-Valencia-scores-winner-debut.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1203051/PICTURE-SPECIAL-Man-Utd-2-Boca-1-Ronaldo-Valencia-scores-winner-debut.html?ITO=1490And to further boost Ferguson's optimism his team can cope with the loss of the World Player of the Year, even Anderson managed to score his first goal in open play after failing to do so in 75 previous competitive matches for United. Anderson's goal - a sweetly taken 25-yard free-kick - helped United to a 2-1 win against Argentines Boca Juniors.Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-3e8de81c9a9d18de9529c32cb00d0685dailymailenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2009/07/25/Sir_Alex_wants_15_goals_from_rejuvenated_Owen/http://article.wn.com/view/2009/07/25/Sir_Alex_wants_15_goals_from_rejuvenated_Owen/July 25, 2009 Sir Alex Ferguson has set Michael Owen a 15-goal target for his debut season at Manchester United. document.write(' Owen was a surprise capture for a club reeling at the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez from their title-winning squad. At first, most United fans were seriously underwhelmed by the signing.Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200eirepost-abbfa5807aab31a3ddf5adf3c834832ceirepostenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1201272/Uniteds-formation-switch-Life-Ronaldo-prompts-Fergies-shape-things-come.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1201272/Uniteds-formation-switch-Life-Ronaldo-prompts-Fergies-shape-things-come.html?ITO=1490United's formation switch: Ronaldo move prompts Fergie's shape of things to comeWed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-1a8d207da2ba3fbfb3a6a14de1830d09dailymailenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0721/1224251017665.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0721/1224251017665.htmlCristiano Ronaldo declared himself satisfied following his Real Madrid debut at the Tallaght Stadium last night. The Spanish giants required a late Karim Benzema strike to overcome Shamrock Rovers but the world’s most expensive player feels the ‘Galacticos’ are only beginning to gel.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-4614f89bd5e2cba2d09d36553d22e8c8irishtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/yiGB9GSbIK8/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/yiGB9GSbIK8/index.htmlAlex Ferguson handed Michael Owen the famous number seven shirt at Old Trafford and then dropped a strong hint that Manchester United's spending in the summer transfer window was at an end.Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-d513f6591b1a74e213eb72aebfb1bbc5cnnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/spanish-league-is-best-says-ronaldo-1732798.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/spanish-league-is-best-says-ronaldo-1732798.htmlCristiano Ronaldo believes that Spain's La Liga will leave its English counterpart trailing in terms of quality next season following Real Madrid's spending spree. Madrid have taken the transfer market by storm over the last month and are close to breaking the £200m mark on signings after agreeing....Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-96a354599346949b443e19e0c4605378independentenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/05/cristiano-ronaldo-la-liga-real-madridhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/05/cristiano-ronaldo-la-liga-real-madrid• Portuguese welcomes extra player protection in Spain • La Liga 'is going to have a little more quality' Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Spanish league will leave the Premier League trailing in terms of quality next season, following Real Madrid's lavish summer spending spree.Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200guardian-92c284ba555e4159c01658a635c5668bguardianenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/ronaldo+because+im+worth+it/3249162http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/ronaldo+because+im+worth+it/3249162Cristiano Ronaldo has said the £80 million Real Madrid paid for him is a "fair price".Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-a725105c48c448d8791efa4517c22d94channel4newsenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/manchester+united+medical+for+owen/3247672http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/manchester+united+medical+for+owen/3247672England striker Michael Owen arrives at Manchester United's training ground for medical tests ahead of a possible move to the club.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-e39885d70ee428f47aa27ec02c40a69cchannel4newsenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/kaka-sets-sights-on-toppling-barcelona-1726574.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/kaka-sets-sights-on-toppling-barcelona-1726574.htmlKaka is confident Real Madrid are building a squad capable of knocking Barcelona off their throne next season.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-5ca16e084666352a20d7926d1a6b56b6independentenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/manchester+united+sign+valencia/3243102http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/manchester+united+sign+valencia/3243102Sir Alex Ferguson believes new signing Antonio Valencia can help Manchester United to a record fourth consecutive league title.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-dcd1127b241dc5e2304e1072e6b2dd4achannel4newsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/qYY5tTgaeIo/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/qYY5tTgaeIo/index.htmlSpain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has followed his country's surprise 2-0 Confederations Cup defeat to the United States by hinting he could be ready to leave English Premier League club Arsenal because of their limited success.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-21fcd6b1487414cb939eb78f2061a49fcnnenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/abe37b38-5483-11de-a58d-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/abe37b38-5483-11de-a58d-00144feabdc0.html“It was like the dotcom boom all over again. Everybody wanted to be in on the action. Everyone you met was doing something. It was all people talked about.” This is how one energy executive describes the dash to register solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects in Spain last year, as high incentives triggered a flood of licence applications.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-f5de7b4d267134699a10081709a40b3fftenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/zidane-confident-of-real-swoop-for-ribery-1708192.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/zidane-confident-of-real-swoop-for-ribery-1708192.htmlZinedine Zidane claims negotiations to bring Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery to Real Madrid are "on the right track".Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-6f8d92d3462e8ad7a72c42734a82753bindependentenhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/06/spanish-clinic-and-travel-agency-offer-gay-marriage-and-fertility-dealhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/06/spanish-clinic-and-travel-agency-offer-gay-marriage-and-fertility-dealAs niche package tours go it is one of the most original and precisely targeted.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200topix-a07c17363f1947673bba70bc02764de7topixenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8102628.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8102628.stmCristiano Ronaldo will face no charges after crashing his Ferrari in a tunnel near Manchester Airport.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1d155b069ed28ae58f2e776e6536926ebbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1192861/EXCLUSIVE-Fergie--Ronaldo-going-quit--Im-losing-Tevez-City.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1192861/EXCLUSIVE-Fergie--Ronaldo-going-quit--Im-losing-Tevez-City.html?ITO=1490EXCLUSIVE: Fergie - Ronaldo was always going to quit... and I'm losing Tevez to CitySun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-e1f7b9238e13153ba65b186e1419560fdailymailenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2009/06/2009613104116135665.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2009/06/2009613104116135665.htmlSearch continues despite worsening weather and no sign of Air France jet's "black box".Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-252c44c95b0f54bb502b014316a0cf38aljazeera-enenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article6493526.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article6493526.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Real Madrid, the Spanish football club, were none too pleased to hear of the ostentatious way their prospective new employee had celebrated his first day as the costliest player in the history of the game.Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-514d2dcb0398b33a4396efa7a813cac2sundaytimesenhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/real-madrid-swoop-for-villa--report-20090613-c6ro.htmlhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/real-madrid-swoop-for-villa--report-20090613-c6ro.htmlValencia striker David Villa, one of the stars of Spain's victorious Euro 2008 squad, has signed for Real Madrid for close to 40 million euros, a Spanish newspaper said Saturday.Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200smh-5fd9a83108771205ff030ebfcca97106smhenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1192499/Record-breaker-Ronaldo-hails-historic-80m-deal-United-cave-Real-Madrid-offer.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1192499/Record-breaker-Ronaldo-hails-historic-80m-deal-United-cave-Real-Madrid-offer.html?ITO=1490Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his delight at triggering his world-record £80million move to Real Madrid. The Portugal winger demanded a transfer from Manchester United , who have caved in to accept Real's huge offer. Ronaldo, who is currently holidaying in Los Angeles after suffering a stomach....Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-dfe96655a1c0dbd1825af18adba74894dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1192292/Manchester-United-accept-world-record-80million-Real-Madrid-transfer-bid-Cristiano-Ronaldo.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1192292/Manchester-United-accept-world-record-80million-Real-Madrid-transfer-bid-Cristiano-Ronaldo.html?ITO=1490The bid brings to an end a long-running courtship between the 24-year-old and the Spanish giants that has dragged on since last summer.Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-975b0840f51bc20876b4dc63ed76437bdailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1191755/56m-man-Madrid-land-Kaka-record-deal--pay-tax-200k-week-wage.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1191755/56m-man-Madrid-land-Kaka-record-deal--pay-tax-200k-week-wage.html?ITO=1490The deal is also fantastic news for Kaka's father and agent Bosco Leite. Some sources claim Leite will pocket as much as £8.7m for his part in the negotiations, while others claim it will be nearer £3.9m. However, it is not all expensive news for Real as they have agreed to spilt Kaka's image rights down the middle.Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-34cefe2c3e104520723330d75a1216cddailymailenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0607/airfrance.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0607/airfrance.htmlBrazilian navy ships have recovered three more bodies from the Air France plane which crashed over the Atlantic.Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-738847befb519b9d3cb916d14edfcfbeRTERadioenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8082147.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8082147.stmAC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi says striker Kaka's future will be decided on Monday.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-470294fde825b80745d7b3f93dc20865bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190256/Kaka-vows-snub-Chelsea-Manchester-United-Real-Madrid-Milan-forced-sell-Brazil-superstar.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1190256/Kaka-vows-snub-Chelsea-Manchester-United-Real-Madrid-Milan-forced-sell-Brazil-superstar.html?ITO=1490I'm staying at Milan - as of today it's case closed, says Chelsea and Real target KakaTue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-ea6c8197ff666a7f3cddbfb887c0a7f4dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1189327/Ronaldos-Real-dream-shattered-weary-Madrid-Bayern-Munichs-Ribery.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1189327/Ronaldos-Real-dream-shattered-weary-Madrid-Bayern-Munichs-Ribery.html?ITO=1490By ’s chances of clinging on to Cristiano Ronaldo received a huge boost last night when it emerged that Real Madrid are close to a £40million deal for France forward Franck Ribery. Ronaldo returned to England disillusioned and still determined to quit Old Trafford for Spain in the wake of....Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-32225596e7064dd9afa7b6aef8d37166dailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8073233.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8073233.stmManchester United winger Ryan Giggs says defeat in this season's Champions League final will motivate the side to challenge for honours next year.Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0fe464c94d7784237362e5ca23a51aa6bbcenhttp://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=88732http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=88732After surrendering the Champions League title to Barcelona with a lame performance in Rome, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson returns home to deal with the uncertain futures of Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo Ferguson and United chief executive David Gill have been wrestling with the Tevez....Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200MaltaIndipendent-57590cf92894cee4d18a6077957916dfMaltaIndipendentenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/-NBIUK8FIlM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/-NBIUK8FIlM/index.htmlPolice in Nigeria have told CNN that a man "angered" by Manchester United's defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Champions League killed four people when he drove a minibus into a crowd celebrating the Spanish side's victory.Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-2e46728f5f939e1275b0a8608f65c92bcnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/Dgn8CYw6IYg/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/Dgn8CYw6IYg/index.htmlBarcelona vs. Manchester United: Chime with your thoughts on the Champions League final hereWed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-e34fa33a1de71b0887fc73900b0cc465cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8038259.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8038259.stmManchester United clinch their 11th Premier League title - equalling Liverpool's record haul of 18 league crowns - after drawing with Arsenal.Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-50416ac0c15a6fd82c1463860d12f5c3bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/zimbabwe/5325131/Robert-Mugabe-tries-to-lure-Brazilian-football-team-to-Zimbabwe.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/zimbabwe/5325131/Robert-Mugabe-tries-to-lure-Brazilian-football-team-to-Zimbabwe.htmlRobert Mugabe has sent his tourism minister to Brazil to persuade the fivetimes World Cup winners to base themselves in Zimbabwe during the 2010 finals in neighbouring South Africa.Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-5baf05824e9084ffa0e9ce9b94588e71telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8042344.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8042344.stmA war of words emerges between Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlos Tevez's adviser over the striker's future.Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-e89d9be108bcd62eff6e5b46e6df1207bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8041308.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8041308.stmSir Alex Ferguson expects little transfer activity at Manchester United this summer, insisting there are no players he is keen to sign.Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-48ae1ae1a351b412bc1ca503052c3845bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/-XixojeifOM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/-XixojeifOM/index.htmlHolders Manchester United remain on course to become the first side to retain the Champions League, as two goals in the first 11 minutes saw them defeat Arsenal 3-1 for a 4-1 aggregate victory and a place in the final against either Chelsea or Barcelona in Rome.Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-0a94610cf5945f1623d631b1b24f7b10cnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1177514/Fergie-consider-world-record-62-5m-bid-Ribery--Manchester-United-cash-Ronaldo-moving-Madrid.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1177514/Fergie-consider-world-record-62-5m-bid-Ribery--Manchester-United-cash-Ronaldo-moving-Madrid.html?ITO=1490Werder Bremen's Brazil midfielder Diego is now a possible replacement 'in case Ribery were to go', Hoeness said at the weekend. Manchester City have also been keeping tabs on Ribery, but the lack of Champions League football at Eastlands severely limits their chances of securing the midfielder's signature.Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-a95d991cbb1bf3e52741a047dc4443eedailymailenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/gUZDXC94piU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/gUZDXC94piU/index.htmlChelsea's grit and determination held off Barcelona's attacking prowess, as the sides played out a 0-0 draw in their Champions League semifinal first leg clash at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-151c20769a2f34c8f1bdc12c171c7ad3cnnenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0427/1224245445123.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0427/1224245445123.htmlFA PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester Utd 5 Tottenham 2:MANCHESTER UNITED failed to keep a clean sheet for the seventh time in eight Premier League matches, showed vulnerability in the full-back areas and needed the aid of Howard Webb’s mistaken award of a penalty to spark the comeback.Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-ce69665af82f68fdd6a976f8ae080545irishtimesenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/rooney+it+is+ours+to+lose+now/3111167http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/rooney+it+is+ours+to+lose+now/3111167Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United are in control of the Premier League title race after beating Spurs 5-2.Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-6f3752a16a65314f33814dcd3b0ffd21channel4newsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Clp5jSq9mrQ/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Clp5jSq9mrQ/index.htmlManchester United came from two goals down to beat a stunned Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 at Old Trafford and move ever closer to retaining the Premier League title.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-ed5f85d67170c047bce01c63bf197df5cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8013479.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8013479.stmBoss Sir Alex Ferguson says he is concerned that striker Carlos Tevez will leave at the end of the season.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-11527befff7b52b02bb85eb4e1e3a82cbbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/fergusons-grand-slam-dream-turns-to-dust-1671356.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/fergusons-grand-slam-dream-turns-to-dust-1671356.htmlManchester United's dream of a clean sweep of five trophies was gone last night after two saves in a penalty shoot-out from Tim Howard, the goalkeeper they sold to Everton, contributed to the win which sent the Merseyside club into the FA Cup final against Chelsea.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-4bb6a5980d00818fc20e29ac57a123aeindependentenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1171881/Man-Utd-0-Everton-0-2-4-pens--Fergies-men-come-unstuck-hands-Toffees.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1171881/Man-Utd-0-Everton-0-2-4-pens--Fergies-men-come-unstuck-hands-Toffees.html?ITO=1490It had become common knowledge that Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Edwin van der Sar had not even made the trip, while Ryan Giggs was down on most people's lists of the men to be excluded as well. Nevertheless, when the teams were announced the actual make-up of United's team took the breath away.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-526410bc0ace35c0d87ccbb2d810a6b9dailymailenhttp://www.yehey.com/news/article.aspx?id=238300http://www.yehey.com/news/article.aspx?id=238300An Italian Red Cross worker held by Muslim extremists in southern Philippines is still alive, a senior police official said on ...Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200yehey-b3a721d9ae80a538e076be3e2d7ef54cyeheyenhttp://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article6122825.ecehttp://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article6122825.eceAFTER Slumdog Millionaire’s Oscar triumph, the British film industry is hoping for another prize-winning performance, this time at the Cannes film festival.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-9a87f38122bfb28e9d76b57e5971a5a8sundaytimesenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0416/1224244879866.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0416/1224244879866.htmlFerguson v Wenger:Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had a glint in his eye when asked about his side's Champions League semi-final against Manchester United in a fortnight.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-90a17e812efc4f4aee1d405f486c3d3cirishtimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1170489/High-We-win-Quintuple-claims-Manchester-United-hero-Ronaldo.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1170489/High-We-win-Quintuple-claims-Manchester-United-hero-Ronaldo.html?ITO=1490High five: We can win Quintuple, claims Manchester United hero Ronaldo By Steve Skerry Last updated at 1:47 PM on 16th April 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo is convinced Manchester United can win the Quintuple after scoring his 'best ever' goal against Porto last night.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-63e1fd1408e65e73efb948c76bd892cfdailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1170521/The-new-Galacticos-Real-Madrid-want-Kaka-AND-Manchester-United-star-Ronaldo-150m-raid.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1170521/The-new-Galacticos-Real-Madrid-want-Kaka-AND-Manchester-United-star-Ronaldo-150m-raid.html?ITO=1490FIFA super agent Ernesto Bronzetti - who is close to Perez and a veteran of deals between Italy and Spain - said: 'He has not yet come to Madrid, but he's the president in waiting. 'There will be three major coups. Kaka is his big dream, but he belongs to AC Milan and it will be a difficult signing.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-94c1cacc48e9d0ae1d0b6c5253cb7d5cdailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1167724/Manchester-United-3-Aston-Villa-2-Federico-Macheda-fires-United-injury-time-beauty.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1167724/Manchester-United-3-Aston-Villa-2-Federico-Macheda-fires-United-injury-time-beauty.html?ITO=1490Manchester United 3 Aston Villa 2: Federico who? Macheda fires United back to the topSun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-ddad029d45ddeede2be31af507ca96dadailymailenhttp://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front/Hostages_face_unsure_future_as_deadline_passes.html?siteSect=105&sid=10516670&rss=true&ty=sthttp://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front/Hostages_face_unsure_future_as_deadline_passes.html?siteSect=105&sid=10516670&rss=true&ty=stThe fate of three aid workers held hostages in the Philippines hangs in the balance as a deadline for meeting the kidnappers' demands passed on Tuesday.Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200swissinfo-7fcc15cad12be40e4fce6b9a2bff5628swissinfoenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/30/filipino-militants-set-time-for-hostage-beheadi-1/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/30/filipino-militants-set-time-for-hostage-beheadi-1/Al-Qaida-linked extremists set a Tuesday deadline for beheading one of three Red Cross hostages unless government troops withdraw from the militants' jungle stronghold, an official said, as Pope Benedict XVI appealed for their release.Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-510285d1978c4c9b2b2f6c727b70e98fwashtimesenhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/MAN433477.htmhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/MAN433477.htm28 Mar 2009 08:39:38 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, March 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines pulled about 800 police and militiamen out of a cordon surrounding kidnappers holding three Red Cross workers on a remote southern island on Saturday, ...Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100alertnet-af930d2a060a506689decd8cf0286399alertnetenhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/MAN503515.htmhttp://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/MAN503515.htm27 Mar 2009 09:00:08 GMT Source: Reuters MANILA, March 27 (Reuters) - The Philippines on Friday rejected a demand by an Islamic militant group holding three Red Cross workers that security forces abandon their positions and allow rebels to ...Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100alertnet-54a4d1303cd41022fad042161a520bd4alertnetenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1164276/EXCLUSIVE-United-blame-weak-referees-battered-Ronaldo-plots-exit.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1164276/EXCLUSIVE-United-blame-weak-referees-battered-Ronaldo-plots-exit.html?ITO=1490Ferguson says the 'systematic fouling' of Ronaldo has become a popular 'tactic' in the Premier League and statistics do prove that he is fouled more than any other United player. Now there is a real worry that the opportunity to make a summer move to Real Madrid in Spain, where referees are less....Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-779ced00e5bea8289f6e8db5042068dbdailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7937081.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7937081.stmPaul Scholes and Wayne Rooney are sent off as Manchester United's title hopes take another blow with a shock defeat at Fulham.Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d9346f504681faaa4cc02c18f9acdd34bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1162848/Fulham-2-Manchester-United-0--Rooney-Scholes-red-leaders-slip.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1162848/Fulham-2-Manchester-United-0--Rooney-Scholes-red-leaders-slip.htmlUnited were then reduced to nine men when substitute Wayne Rooney was dismissed for a second bookable offence seconds later. It was United's second successive defeat following their 4-1 home mauling by Liverpool last weekend and the first time the champions and league leaders had suffered back-to-back losses in the league since April 2005.Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-cf98ab3b6a9666fa9fc16197e2cd08c3dailymailenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/20/briefly-72550282/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/20/briefly-72550282/The Philippine military agreed Thursday to pull back from a jungle stronghold of al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf extremists in exchange for a pledge of freedom for one of their Red Cross hostages, officials said.Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-9838e486dae84f7f04905b387c1448e0washtimesenhttp://www.voanews.com/english/2009-03-18-voa65.cfm?rss=asiahttp://www.voanews.com/english/2009-03-18-voa65.cfm?rss=asiaLeader of Abu Sayyaf Albader Parad says he would harm one of three Red Cross workers being heldThu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100voanews-61d7643f86665832895af27aa5b76403voanewsenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2009/03/14/Liverpool_drubs_Manchester_United_41_at_Old_Trafford/http://article.wn.com/view/2009/03/14/Liverpool_drubs_Manchester_United_41_at_Old_Trafford/leader Manchester United 4-1 on Saturday, coming from behind to revive its faltering title chase with its biggest win at Old Trafford in 73 years. Captain Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool the lead for good just before halftime after Fernando Torres tied the score following Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty kick for United.Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100eirepost-f4ce3d7ef7e1c98b3ff56aeebc6c9632eirepostenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7922069.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7922069.stmRafael Benitez's Liverpool breathe new life into their title bid with a comprehensive 4-1 victory at Manchester United.Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-45e2f7210d13e83ad70843844b575523bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7908460.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7908460.stmManchester United restore their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 2-1 win at NewcastleThu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-f4da54c51c8122bbd6e6cdc2b41f3d29bbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-refuse-to-panic-after-latest-defeat-1635549.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-refuse-to-panic-after-latest-defeat-1635549.htmlBarcelona coach Pep Guardiola is refusing to press the panic button despite seeing his side's lead at the top of the La Liga table cut to four points.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-28d75d6cfe47b17e604a99d122a67e84independentenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7917973.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7917973.stmSir Alex Ferguson says he is not thinking about winning five trophies after Man Utd win the Carling Cup by beating Spurs on penalties.Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-99c42e96d446e1f8e794cc73bd41ae57bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/NoNxqZLda3k/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/NoNxqZLda3k/index.htmlManchester United stayed on course for an unprecedented clean sweep of major trophies this season with a penalty shootout victory over Tottenham Hotspur to win the English League Cup at Wembley on Sunday.Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-20c27aace6df2bbf07d6e4088db2b1edcnnenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/66a5d548-01b3-11de-8199-000077b07658.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/66a5d548-01b3-11de-8199-000077b07658.htmlTo anyone unfamiliar with the Byzantine nature of Spanish politics, there is no obvious connection between a judge pictured standing over two dozen dead deer, a justice minister who failed to buy a hunting licence, a local government corruption scandal and politicians hiring security guards to spy on their colleagues.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-cd243b294a720054409eaba316d6886dftenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0221/1224241631234.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0221/1224241631234.htmlManchester United 2 Blackburn 1: Manchester United’s record-breaking run of clean sheets came to an end at Old Trafford — so Cristiano Ronaldo came up with a moment of magic at the other end to sink Blackburn. Ronaldo produced a wondrous free-kick on the hour to send United eight points clear at the top of the table.Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-e6402eec50irishtimesenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5773931.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5773931.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084It has to be the most expensive corner he has ever taken. Manchester Airport has asked Cristiano Ronaldo to cough up £20,000 to repair a road tunnel he damaged when he crashed a brand new Ferrari supercar last month.Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-5406e6edaae52a32d7bf95e69a3de6d7sundaytimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1149295/Manchester-United-3-Fulham-0-Five-star-Scholes-hits-title-warning.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1149295/Manchester-United-3-Fulham-0-Five-star-Scholes-hits-title-warning.html?ITO=1490The Barclays Premier League trophy was paraded through the Old Trafford directors' lounge at half-time last night and even as we sit here in mid-February, it did not seem premature. Sir Alex Ferguson might now think his side are engaged in a two-horse race for the title with Liverpool , but a....Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-5c82546620341859ee8c0d0294176658dailymailenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/clough-they-could-have-put-four-past-anyone-1622888.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/clough-they-could-have-put-four-past-anyone-1622888.htmlThere was deference from Sir Alex Ferguson last night for his side's FA Cup quarter-final opponents, the Manchester United manager declaring Swansea City, who will replay against Fulham "very, very impressive." But after an easy win over Derby County, another highly winnable tie stands between United and the FA Cup semi-finals.Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-45b60d240b9f5af72e18c63944c56a0cindependentenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7872210.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7872210.stmEverton overpower Aston Villa to secure an FA Cup quarter-final spot for the first time since 2002.Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-50c26518bf540b9de8d480e39e4de3d2bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1139917/BREAKING-NEWS-Chelsea-sack-manager-Scolari.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1139917/BREAKING-NEWS-Chelsea-sack-manager-Scolari.html?ITO=1490Chelsea have sacked manager Luiz Felipe Scolari in the wake of a dismal series of results.Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-7d49d0a49b1d61530f5f17bcd9696876dailymailenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/4550990/Police-tackle-stops-Carlos-Tevez-in-his-tracks.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/4550990/Police-tackle-stops-Carlos-Tevez-in-his-tracks.htmlOn the football pitch he is known for his tenacious running and matchwinning attacks but yesterday Carlos Tevez the Manchester United striker found that he was not going anywhere.Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-fd5a90325dec1675c0ef7f2be9819aa2telegraphenhttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/02/chinese-premier-visits-spain-over-tieshttp://www.topix.net/world/spain/2009/02/chinese-premier-visits-spain-over-tiesChinese Premier Wen Jiabao is greeted by Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos upon his arrival at an airport of Madrid, Spain, Jan.Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100topix-d8d9da229acd8addbc6e1124795151a7topixenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7842634.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7842634.stmDimitar Berbatov knocked his former club Tottenham out of the FA Cup by scoring the winner at Old Trafford. Roman Pavlyuchenko's header from Tom Huddlestone's cross put Spurs ahead, but they were pinned back after that. Carlos Tevez was twice denied, first by Ben Alnwick's excellent save and later....Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-05d8b0fa6ade8d26e4680d8b837ca775bbcenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090115/wl_uk_afp/fblengprmanutdwiganhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090115/wl_uk_afp/fblengprmanutdwiganAFP - Wayne Rooney is facing three weeks out of Manchester United's title charge after scoring the winner and then being struck down by a hamstring injury as the champions sealed a narrow 1-0 win against Wigan Athletic at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-8e07dd35675bbc4719ed62e800ab433anews-yahooenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ptwfvJnprkM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ptwfvJnprkM/index.htmlStory Highlights The Eternal City is the largest archaeological site in the world The Pantheon was erected in A.D. 118-25 Ponte Fabricio is the oldest working bridge on the Tiber View the gallery below for more of Rome's architectural marvels ....Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-5ba6271d088ae0e7ac2a0bf44a25d8c5cnnenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4ad3d906-e231-11dd-b1dd-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4ad3d906-e231-11dd-b1dd-0000779fd2ac.htmlBy Mark Mulligan in Madrid Published: January 14 2009 11:55 | Last updated: January 14 2009 13:46 , on Wednesday unveiled an extraordinary provision against deteriorating economic conditions in Spain as it reported a 2 per cent year-on-year rise in annual net profit to €779.8m.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-956b09828c73f01290e683e8a643d567ftenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/I-you2cgSCE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/I-you2cgSCE/index.htmlCristiano Ronaldo was crowned FIFA's world player of the year in Zurich on Monday as Manchester United's star winger completed a stunning trophy collection.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-43c68355a80f8f287ea2fa1e715530a2cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7808369.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7808369.stmManchester United move to third in the Premier League table after beating Chelsea 3-0 at Old Trafford.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-da41c2d1098a3e50b6efbcba759ba1dbbbcenhttp://www.examiner.ie/story/world/idkfojidgb/rss2/http://www.examiner.ie/story/world/idkfojidgb/rss2/MANCHESTER United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday walked away uninjured after writing off his £200,000 (€221,785) Ferrari sports car in a crash.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100examiner-bdf3bca9e548c08f04086fe41cea6d00examinerenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7817764.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/7817764.stmManchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo writes off his Ferrari in a crash near Manchester Airport.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-510b554e02cf0551f49083a30782b21fbbcenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jan/01/cristiano-ronaldo-pledges-future-to-manchester-unitedhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jan/01/cristiano-ronaldo-pledges-future-to-manchester-unitedCristiano Ronaldo has started 2009 by attempting to quash one of 2008's most protracted transfer sagas. The winger has been repeatedly linked with a move to Real Madrid, but in an interview on the Manchester United official website he has said his heart remains at Old Trafford.Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100guardian-553c82253fecd7bfb9273d182faa997fguardianenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7787585.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7787585.stmCarlos Tevez hammered home a late winner as Manchester United turned up the heat on the Premier League pace-setters with victory at Stoke City. Tevez made no mistake from six yards with seven minutes left. Stoke had mounted fierce resistance, but were reduced to 10 men for the last 18 minutes after....Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-954d0d93d1590d56edcc4013f715cec8bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article5380493.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=2015164http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article5380493.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=2015164Easy like a Sunday morning, Manchester United were crowned champions of the world in Yokohama yesterday. Despite playing almost the entire second half with ten men after the dismissal of Nemanja Vidic, the central defender, United were never less than settled against Liga de Quito, the first Copa....Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-6ab10e20ba4561a765056042743320c5sundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7794692.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7794692.stm"Here to see United, you're only here to see United," has been the theme chant of Manchester United's small but noisy band of travelling supporters here at the Fifa Club World Cup in Japan. And - despite a partisan hardcore support for Gamba Osaka in United's 5-3 semi-final stroll on Thursday - most....Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-d9cb3016932d1a99874c5e7df37db2bbbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7789229.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7789229.stmReal Madrid president Ramon Calderon denies they have a deal in place to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, saying their interest in him is "totally dead."Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-25dce8e1b8295f498ebb780e545d2825bbcenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2008/1215/1229035752250.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2008/1215/1229035752250.htmlSoccer: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will not face any disciplinary action over an apparent stamp on Aalborg's Kasper Risgard during last week's Champions League fixture.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100irishtimes-9e89f053632fe939247b379c10ca39aeirishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7763495.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7763495.stmManchester United fail to make up ground on leaders Liverpool as they are held by a stubborn Tottenham side.Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-1ccfa6ca71ac9481d7a15e06c2d2bab6bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7780069.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7780069.stmSpanish bank Santander says it will cut 1,900 jobs in its three UK businesses - Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100bbc-c20a4133145e295342cb148e640ef7fbbbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-wait-on-rooney-decision-1061915.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-wait-on-rooney-decision-1061915.htmlManchester United face an anxious wait to discover whether Uefa will take action against Wayne Rooney for his lunge on Kasper Risgard in last night's Champions League clash with Aalborg.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-3fbe4c0feb9f5a7accdb22a2575d69c1independentenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/OzQ9-RBUAyU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/OzQ9-RBUAyU/index.htmlSAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Ronaldo says playing for Corinthians represents a "light at the end of the tunnel" to save his injury-plagued career. Ronaldo also told TV station Globo Esporte's Web site that he's not thinking about returning to Europe to play football, after saying several weeks ago that he turned down an offer from Italy's Siena.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100cnn-4ba2d0ec71e462e1467ba8df6c9deab2cnnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-beat-blackburn-to-stay-top-of-league-1055480.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-beat-blackburn-to-stay-top-of-league-1055480.htmlLiverpool maintained a one-point lead atop the Premier League by defeating Blackburn 3-1 Saturday as second-place Chelsea overcame Bolton with a record 11th consecutive away victory in the top flight.Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-2a3c2a103564f81e5063fe6761db8049independentenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/ronaldo+wins+ballon+dor/2861347http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/sports/ronaldo+wins+ballon+dor/2861347Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has won the coveted Ballon D'Or footballer of the year award.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100channel4news-42ac16384171120e46e868721e7fff51channel4newsen