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/79648.htmlenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100704/sport/gary-neville-it-was-right-to-keep-capellohttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100704/sport/gary-neville-it-was-right-to-keep-capelloGary Neville, writing in his column in The Sunday Times today, says the English FA was right to retain Fabio Capello, despite what went on in the World Cup. The following is his column: Once again, England have been knocked out of a major...Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200timesofmalta-080cda93a97d173e810b436fb5e3a817timesofmaltaenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/davidbond/2010/06/capello_set_to_stay_in_charge.htmlhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/davidbond/2010/06/capello_set_to_stay_in_charge.htmlStick with him definitely. Capello is still a great manager - yes, he made mistakes but there's no reason why he can't learn from them. The majority of the blame is with the players. Narrow minded journalists are calling for him to get the heave - of course, sacking managers have had a great effect....Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-9d16566fa40fc21c8d3436bdc2527806bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8773972.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8773972.stmFootball Association board member Phil Gartside comes out in support of Fabio Capello and says he expects the England manager to keep his job.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-10c30e3bcdc7296fe566df5f0d997ea9bbcenhttp://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.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7850628/World-Cup-2010-Fabio-Capello-finds-the-secret-...-let-the-lads-have-a-lager.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7850628/World-Cup-2010-Fabio-Capello-finds-the-secret-...-let-the-lads-have-a-lager.htmlAlready the headlines have been written: it was the lager wot won it. The England football team, playing with a freedom that was entirely absent last Friday against Algeria, beat Slovenia in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday to qualify for the next stage of the World Cup.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-663214bb65b6fb8180105332f462bac6telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10130179.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10130179.stmBy Phil Cain Ljubljana, Slovenia Watching their team's fine World Cup performances at the England Pub, Slovenian fans believe they can get the historic result they need against England on Wednesday. "It will be tough for England playing us. It is team spirit that really counts and the Slovenian team....Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-896767e61ff7bed4cfb84944c943007fbbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/YSep1RFEre4/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/YSep1RFEre4/index.htmlEngland's Football Association has formally complained to the World Cup organizers after an England fan made it into the team's dressing room, a spokesman said Saturday.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-95441d1aa055a4c1e7fac339645be38bcnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/lampard%20england%20crisis%20talks%20aposcompletely%20overdoneapos/3686627http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/lampard%20england%20crisis%20talks%20aposcompletely%20overdoneapos/3686627England midfielder Frank Lampard says suggestions last night's meeting between Fabio Capello and the players were clear-the-air crisis talks are "completely overdone".Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-02d7a217efe6ce1ce4781dd0da09f942channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8749761.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8749761.stmEngland striker Wayne Rooney apologises for his criticism of fans who booed the team after Friday's draw with Algeria.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1468feedbf9a9396d72ec10f19e8f902bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/woeful%20display%20sees%20england%20draw%20with%20algeria/3685102http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/woeful%20display%20sees%20england%20draw%20with%20algeria/3685102England fail to pierce the Algerian defence resulting in a goalless World Cup draw in Cape Town as Fabio Capello's hopes fade of qualifying from the group.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-388fb1c110fea987665ab6c54f986fcfchannel4newsenhttp://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://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1286553/FBI-files-reveal-Robert-Kennedys-assassin-plotted-kill-brother-Edward-too.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1286553/FBI-files-reveal-Robert-Kennedys-assassin-plotted-kill-brother-Edward-too.html?ITO=1490Sirhan Sirhan allegedly offered a fellow prison inmate 'a million dollars and a car' to carry out the hit in 1977, according to newly released FBI files.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-af5bb6e548733b604aa37690f4f21b79dailymailenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/13/ledley-king-world-cuphttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/13/ledley-king-world-cup• Centre-half unlikely to recover from groin injury • David James awaits chance after Robert Green's blunder Ledley King's World Cup appears to be over after the England defender damaged his groin during Saturday's draw with the USA, an injury the coaching staff fear will make him unavailable for the next three weeks.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200guardian-ab27b8911b927a058253629cf0bba0e0guardianenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/1fJWHal5oig/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/1fJWHal5oig/index.htmlA disastrous blunder by England's goalkeeper cost his side victory in a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World Cup Group C opener Saturday.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-87ce8ac36f8eba2714c1a5a5bcc7808ecnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/england%20fans%20gather%20for%20first%20match/3678572http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/england%20fans%20gather%20for%20first%20match/3678572England has gone football crazy as the national team finally embarked on their bid for World Cup glory in South Africa. Fans crammed into pubs and bars as soccer fever hit the small mining town of Rustenburg ahead of England's opening game against the USA.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-6635cd7174f35268a67cfeb88415e301channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_03/default.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_03/default.stmSouth Korea face Greece in the first of three games on day two, including England's opener against the United States.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-8760abc5c67c58819da86e49226390d5bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8723762.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8723762.stmManager Fabio Capello says England have been "cursed" by bad luck after captain Rio Ferdinand's injury-enforced departure from their World Cup squad.Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-e3a313b3f9333cc46d78265b7be72963bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/world%20cup%20rio%20ferdinand%20knee%20injury%20fears/3669232http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/world%20cup%20rio%20ferdinand%20knee%20injury%20fears/3669232England manager Fabio Capello has revealed captain Rio Ferdinand has been taken to hospital after suffering a left knee injury in the final minutes of a training session in South Africa.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-a2740e62060745059df7ce93406037ddchannel4newsenhttp://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Englands-World-Cup-Campaign-Fabio-Capello-Ponders-Final-23-To-Travel-To-South-Africa/Article/201005415640763?f=rsshttp://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Englands-World-Cup-Campaign-Fabio-Capello-Ponders-Final-23-To-Travel-To-South-Africa/Article/201005415640763?f=rssEngland manager Fabio Capello faces a daunting 72 hours before he flies to South Africa with his squad targeting a place in the World Cup final.Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200skynews-5dc62c8de2c3ee20fc596fa7d0fdaef2skynewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8699042.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8699042.stmEngland produce a patchy performance in their World Cup warm-up win over Mexico.Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-9c044099dc899cc0d51b1652145aacabbbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8702368.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8702368.stmCoach Fabio Capello says there is more to come from England after an unconvincing 3-1 win over Mexico ahead of the World Cup.Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c63ade661dbf120ad7cf81b1e5ed2b2abbcenhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/world_cup/825906/Capellos-boys-come-good-after-shaky-first-half-at-Wembley.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+Cuphttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/world_cup/825906/Capellos-boys-come-good-after-shaky-first-half-at-Wembley.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=World+CupON PAPER, this looks a routine victory for England and the perfect way to sign off to the Wembley crowd before South Africa. In reality, most fans will have been worried with the evidence provided in the first half that a team as comfortable in possession as Mexico will cause Fabio Capello's side serious problems.Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200newsoftheworld-85f566bb3bb242946d7f004035b067denewsoftheworldenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/02/2-million-without-clean-water-boston/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/02/2-million-without-clean-water-boston/BOSTON (AP) -- Crews on Sunday welded a replacement metal collar they hoped would provide a quicker-than-expected fix for a break in a major pipe that cut off the supply of clean water to 2 million people in Boston and its suburbs. Adding to the pressure was an unseasonably warm spring forecast for....Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-740f417ff0bb881d25ba0e7abc1c89e8washtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/7iNtiiTToAw/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/7iNtiiTToAw/index.htmlChelsea closed on the English Premier League title with a commanding 2-0 win over a disappointing Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday with goals in each half from Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard.Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-098c9aab05dda6d473777bda1b371e0dcnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8634182.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8634182.stmThe boss of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore, has ruled out a financial rescue for stricken club Portsmouth.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-25ea2a20abef0364229d6f10c41c949ebbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/uk%20flights%20grounded%20for%20second%20day/3615187http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/uk%20flights%20grounded%20for%20second%20day/3615187Most of Britain's airspace will remain closed to all but emergency flights until at least 6pm this evening, because of a volcanic ash cloud from Iceland.Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-342a02f71c038b98d5aabc2af65fca2fchannel4newsenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0411/1224268124363.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0411/1224268124363.htmlLiverpool 0 Fulham 0:Liverpool badly missed Fernando Torres as they dropped two more points in their increasingly forlorn pursuit of fourth place. The Reds had numerous opportunities to beat Fulham but, without the cutting edge of the injured Torres, drew a blank at Anfield.Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-1f10f63ed7f6f58c54b4e6cac081ce19irishtimesenhttp://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://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/758514/LIVERPOOL-v-PORTSMOUTH-GERRARD-IN-THE-DOCK-AGAIN-AS-REDS-POLISH-OFF-POMPEY.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Sporthttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/758514/LIVERPOOL-v-PORTSMOUTH-GERRARD-IN-THE-DOCK-AGAIN-AS-REDS-POLISH-OFF-POMPEY.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=SportLIVERPOOL cruised past poor Portsmouth to boost morale at Anfield ahead of a crucial week for the Merseysiders. But Steven Gerrard will hit the headlines for striking the irritating Michael Brown on the back of the head and escaping punishment. Rafa Benitez immediately removed his skipper,....Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100newsoftheworld-34c8e84ee49901c0d3dcd6a793d6724anewsoftheworldenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8567353.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8567353.stmDavid Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth World Cup looks over after he tears an Achilles tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100bbc-8b9d4e2309bd7d37a022ec5aa736adeebbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/international/article7054668.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/international/article7054668.eceFabio Capello was dismayed to discover that England’s preparations for the World Cup finals had been undermined yet again last night after conversations involving players and coaching staff were secretly recorded.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-4b0bece6f595bdde4d903e9f7c97dc23sundaytimesenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/international/article7048591.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/international/article7048591.eceIt has always been Fabio Capello’s preference, he said on Tuesday, to have a big man to lead the England attack and, on an evening when he explored other options, two goals as a substitute presented a compelling case from the biggest of them all, Peter Crouch.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100sundaytimes-dba5e554ad7cf239057843380ff5827esundaytimesenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100116/ap_on_el_se/us_massachusetts_senatehttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100116/ap_on_el_se/us_massachusetts_senateAP - The U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts clashed Saturday over a proposed bank bailout tax, abandoning health care for a new issue that the White House hopes will attract mainstream voters angry about Wall Street abuses and that Republicans say affirms Democrats as a pro-tax party.Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-d992735d292d6abc16901237ebb17885news-yahooenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/dec/19/portsmouth-liverpool-premier-leaguehttp://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/dec/19/portsmouth-liverpool-premier-leagueJust when Rafael Benítez most needed a break from scrutiny, his team suffered defeat at the hands of Portsmouth at the bottom of the league. Liverpool's big-name stars reluctantly dragged themselves about the icy pitch, dejected; they had probably hoped to clean up at Fratton Park, with Jamie....Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100guardian-645b1379cee4002af0d5d954bbd285e4guardianenhttp://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://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/637426/ANDRIY-ARSHAVIN-DOES-IT-AGAIN-AT-ANFIELD.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Sporthttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/637426/ANDRIY-ARSHAVIN-DOES-IT-AGAIN-AT-ANFIELD.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=SportIN YEARS gone by, it was Rush who scored goals for fun at Anfield. Now it is a Russian. The bad news for Liverpool is he doesn't play for them. That hasn't stopped Andriy Arshavin racking up five goals in two league games in the red half of Merseyside. His sensational four-goal salvo last term only earned a point.Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100newsoftheworld-c281cc36e0686344d1c6f15923da1bdanewsoftheworldenhttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/December/sports_December146.xml&section=sportshttp://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2009/December/sports_December146.xml&section=sportsSteven Gerrard’s hopes of celebrating his 500th Liverpool appearance with three points ended in disappointment as his side were held to a 0-0 draw here by Blackburn Rovers. Although this was a landmark occasion for the Liverpool captain, he will want to forget Saturday’s game at Ewood Park - a shocking advert for the Premier League - in a hurry.Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100khaleejtimes-ddea955af9bc3ea36274d11876fa1db6khaleejtimesenhttp://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://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/benitez-wants-vieira-to-rescue-liverpool-1829221.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/benitez-wants-vieira-to-rescue-liverpool-1829221.htmlRafa Benitez will attempt to breathe life into Liverpool’s crumbling season by making a move for Patrick Vieira.Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-1ce1bbba81991a032a973b293644cf51independentenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/6v2KlWVx02U/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/6v2KlWVx02U/index.htmlFormer Chelsea boss Avram Grant has returned to management after being named by English Premier League club Portsmouth to replace the sacked Paul Hart.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-2670bc9abd2e670fe90e9ac579116491cnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/U7Qyw3dNVGI/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/U7Qyw3dNVGI/index.htmlLiverpool have crashed out of the Champions League despite claiming a narrow 1-0 Group E victory against Debrecen in Hungary.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-b47dcd55bf407d0ac192be175d484e84cnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8364417.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8364417.stmSteven gerrard is set to return as Liverpool entertain Manchester City in Saturday's early kick-off.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-98ec75e1010360921a528aa0e8da1dcebbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8351698.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8351698.stmLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez says Fernando Torres will undergo three weeks of treatment on his groin injury and an operation is not yet on the cards.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-eeeecf844f612e51d76bb8b13119b56fbbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/beckham-pulls-out-of-england-squad-1817529.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/beckham-pulls-out-of-england-squad-1817529.htmlDavid Beckham has pulled out of the England squad to face Brazil on Saturday after the midfielder's LA Galaxy club reached the MLS Western Conference final on Sunday.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100independent-9084df040aa7250f885b1fd31a3bd378independentenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8341456.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8341456.stmRafael Benitez is determined to remain as Liverpool boss and believes his side will beat Lyon in Wednesday's crucial Champions League game.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-423cd942f695480ffa2d0c49be28df5bbbcenhttp://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://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/kWQgoQdYhTQ/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/kWQgoQdYhTQ/index.htmlLiverpool silenced their critics with a pulsating 2-0 victory over Manchester United to revive their English Premier League title hopes in a match at Anfield which saw both teams end with 10 men.Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-22c80cf73fbe66d9ec69334c91d1e6fecnnenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6c218e4/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C10A240C12242574140A760Bhtml/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6c218e4/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C10A240C12242574140A760Bhtml/ia1.htmDanish defender Daniel Agger admits he "does not have a clue" what has gone wrong with Liverpool's defending this season.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-89ddf401191af1feba35e6361b4a7420irishtimesenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6c0400d/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C10A230C12242573670A780Bhtml/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6c0400d/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C10A230C12242573670A780Bhtml/ia1.htmRafael Benitez has shrugged off speculation over his future at Liverpool and insisted the only way to get the club back on the right track is to beat Manchester Untied at Anfield on Sunday.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-f3e06819f4fb8dad32ef6bbd927209feirishtimesenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2009/10/21/Rafa_Benitezs_229m_spending_spree_The_76_players_signed_duri/http://article.wn.com/view/2009/10/21/Rafa_Benitezs_229m_spending_spree_The_76_players_signed_duri/fans have always had a succinct way of outlining their support for Rafa Benitez. 'In Rafa We Trust...', they say. One wonders now, though, if the limits of that loyalty have been reached. One Champions From his seat in the Anfield directors' box last night Gerard Houllier will have recognised the....Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200eirepost-5f61263c26c7f3182ecea3e2e3619d51eirepostenhttp://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20091022-175144.htmlhttp://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20091022-175144.htmlLONDON, UK - The beach balls have been bought, the songs dusted down and the internet rants prepared as Manchester United seek to bounce Liverpool out of the title race on Sunday with almost three quarters of the season remaining. Within hours of Liverpool losing 1-0 at Sunderland last week courtesy....Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200AsiaOne-dcc1de0bd93d8c09bda96322cfce5e6bAsiaOneenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8318005.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8318005.stmLiverpool defender Glen Johnson insists he will be fit for Sunday's visit of Manchester United and believes Fernando Torres will be available for the game.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-50aeb5c1dc10dcc573753f84faaeeb20bbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/redknapp-ready-for-fireworks-1804232.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/redknapp-ready-for-fireworks-1804232.htmlThe vitriol will rain down on Harry Redknapp when he returns to Portsmouth today for the first time since he walked out on the South Coast club to take charge at Tottenham.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-b1a04ce53b95a89dcd233233488f016bindependentenhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/crouch-and-beckham-make-world-cup-cases-as-england-beat-belarus-20091015-gxtn.htmlhttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/crouch-and-beckham-make-world-cup-cases-as-england-beat-belarus-20091015-gxtn.htmlPeter Crouch made his case for a World Cup starting place with two goals as England wrapped up their qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Belarus on Wednesday.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200smh-3131954c9e7919cad3a176582375348csmhenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8293515.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8293515.stmRobert Green is sent off as England lose their 100% record in World Cup qualifying with a 1-0 defeat in Ukraine.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-44854ccbef5481a200c6f5f95423416dbbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/ukraine-end-capellos-100-world-cup-record-1800893.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/ukraine-end-capellos-100-world-cup-record-1800893.htmlRobert Green became the first England goalkeeper to be sent off as Fabio Capello saw his 100% World Cup record smashed to pieces by the Ukraine.Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-8fc399665d126df19b2700109f01e17dindependentenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/H3n9_SSQTf0/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/H3n9_SSQTf0/index.htmlSaudi Arabian businessman Ali Al Faraj has sealed his takeover of English Premier League side Portsmouth, becoming the second new owner of the side in six weeks.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-80f3a427854f10985844d71226fb7f0ecnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1215509/Have-got-permit-Bedouin-tent-sir-Colonel-Gaddafi-meets-match--New-York-planning-officials.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1215509/Have-got-permit-Bedouin-tent-sir-Colonel-Gaddafi-meets-match--New-York-planning-officials.html?ITO=1490Have you got a permit for that Bedouin tent sir? New York officials ban Gadaffi's lodgingsWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-5a35f01453411ae23f6e8a1e27181855dailymailenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6384bf8/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C0A9190C12242548889610Bhtml/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/851/f/10838/s/6384bf8/l/0L0Sirishtimes0N0Csports0Csoccer0C20A0A90C0A9190C12242548889610Bhtml/ia1.htmWest Ham 2 Liverpool 3:Fernando Torres scored twice as Liverpool held off a brave fightback from West Ham to earn a deserved victory in a five-goal thriller at Upton Park. It was a fourth straight win for Rafael Benitez’s side and lifts them to third place in the Premier League.Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-7eed84b2d7ea6f0c6fdfb521cc02d7cfirishtimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1213980/Liverpool-1-Debrecen-0-Dirk-Kuyt-quick-pounce-Rafa-Benitez-gets-Euro-flyer.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1213980/Liverpool-1-Debrecen-0-Dirk-Kuyt-quick-pounce-Rafa-Benitez-gets-Euro-flyer.html?ITO=1490Liverpool 1 Debrecen 0: Dirk Kuyt quick to pounce as Rafa Benitez gets off to Euro flyerWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-af1913314213c32caa9a94ae2ee4f406dailymailenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-city-and-chelsea-maintain-winning-starts-1786324.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-city-and-chelsea-maintain-winning-starts-1786324.htmlManchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor scored against former club Arsenal on Saturday in a 4-2 victory that maintained the expensively revamped squad's winning start to the Premier League season.Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-44f45be55ebf2b840f1e864906dca13dindependentenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2630239/England-are-on-their-way-to-World-Cup.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2630239/England-are-on-their-way-to-World-Cup.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsHe added: "If the side can emulate the heroes of 1966 it will go down as one of the darkest days in bookmaking history. We are already having sleepless nights over the class of 2010." The qualification will also trigger a £1BILLION injection into our struggling economy.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-78f9a2bc2f3b6751445f9e6f3fef19e7thesunenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1212297/LIVE-England-v-Croatia-Follow-Fabio-Capellos-men-look-book-place-South-Africa.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1212297/LIVE-England-v-Croatia-Follow-Fabio-Capellos-men-look-book-place-South-Africa.html?ITO=1490LIVE England v Croatia: Follow Fabio's men as they need a point to qualify for the World CupWed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-c8474700d4a4ec86e6ab12a9749a9949dailymailenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/capello-ponders-heskeydefoe-debate-1783634.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/capello-ponders-heskeydefoe-debate-1783634.htmlEngland manager Fabio Capello admits he has "more or less" made up his mind over whether to play Emile Heskey or Jermain Defoe in tomorrow night's crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia at Wembley.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-7cb427c23897b4ea61e0d5f6c7cabf0eindependentenhttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090907/sport/capellos-dilemma-as-england-seek-finals-placehttp://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090907/sport/capellos-dilemma-as-england-seek-finals-placeEngland coach Fabio Capello has a tough choice to make for the World Cup qualifier against Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday because of Jermain Defoe's hot scoring form. Defoe replaced Emile Heskey at halftime in Saturday's 2-1 friendly...Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200timesofmalta-4710616d19aadcce9832a7a55f8646d2timesofmaltaenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8234270.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8234270.stmGoals from Frank Lampard and substitute Jermain Defoe are enough to give England victory over Slovenia in an international friendly at Wembley.Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-20580298e32a42b90d207ab514156437bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8234270.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8234270.stmGoals from Frank Lampard and substitute Jermain Defoe are enough to give England victory over Slovenia in an international friendly at Wembley.Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-cda19918a6277647eb3af5b067873db4bbcen