Soccer News

DFB boss vows to punish betting fraudsters

Theo Zwanziger, president of the German Football Federation (DFB), is seen here in Bonn on November 11. Zwanziger has vowed to punish anyone in Germany involved with the betting scandal which has rocked European football.
AFP - 2 hours 14 minutes ago

BERLIN (AFP) - - Theo Zwanziger, president of the German Football Federation (DFB), on Saturday vowed to punish anyone in Germany involved with the betting scandal which has rocked European football. More »

  • French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff (centre) vies with Irish defender Kevin Kilbane (left) and Irish forward Keith Andrews during their World Cup 2010 qualifying match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris on November 18. The Football Association of Ireland has recognised in a statement that Ireland has failed in its bid to have their World Cup play-off against France replayed.

    Ireland admits defeat in World Cup replay bid

    AFP - 2 hours 22 minutes ago

    DUBLIN (AFP) - - Ireland on Saturday conceded defeat in its bid to have a controversial World Cup play-off against France replayed.

  • Iraq appeals FIFA ban, not surprised by it

    Reuters - Sunday, November 22

    By Waleed Ibrahim

  • A giant football shirt with the inscription Gazprom is risen in the middle of the Veltins Arena stadium of Gelsenkirchen as Schalke 04 presents their sponsor, 2007. Schalke 04 have signed a five-year extension to their sponsorship deal with Russian firm Gazprom worth 100 million euros which looks to have eased the German club's cash problems.

    Schalke's relief at sponsorship extension

    AFP - Sunday, November 22

    BERLIN (AFP) - - Schalke 04 have signed a five-year extension to their sponsorship deal with Russian firm Gazprom worth 100 million euros which looks to have eased the German club's cash problems, it was reported Saturday.

  • Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes controls the ball during a training session in Milan, February 2009. Scholes has urged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to shelve any thoughts of retirement and continue in the job for as long as he can.

    Scholes urges Fergie to carry on and on

    AFP - Sunday, November 22

    MANCHESTER (AFP) - - Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to shelve any thoughts of retirement and continue in the job for as long as he can.

  • Arsene Wenger has shrugged off claims that the loss of Robin van Persie, seen here in October 2009, will fundamentally undermine Arsenal chances of closing the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

    Wenger puts brave face on Van Persie loss

    AFP - Sunday, November 22

    SUNDERLAND (AFP) - - Arsene Wenger has shrugged off claims that the loss of Robin van Persie will fundamentally undermine Arsenal chances of closing the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

  • Walter Smith (pictured in September) will ignore speculation surrounding his future as he concentrates on leading his team to victory against Kilmarnock on Saturday. Smith has been heavily linked with a return as Scotland boss after George Burley was sacked following the national team's 3-0 friendly defeat to Wales last weekend.

    Smith shrugs off Scotland speculation

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    GLASGOW (AFP) - - Walter Smith will ignore speculation surrounding his future as he concentrates on leading his team to victory against Kilmarnock on Saturday.

  • Inter Milan's Thiago Motta eyes the ball during his team's Serie A match against AS Roma, on November 8, at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Inter Milan play Bologna on Saturday.

    Inter, Juve try to forget looming title showdown

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    ROME (AFP) - - Inter Milan and Juventus, the top two teams in Serie A, are desperately trying to avoid talking up their looming table-topping clash.

  • A huge crowd gathers with a flag for Robert Enke in front of the AWD-Arena stadium in Hanover on late November 11, after a solemn procession through the city to pay their respects to the goalkeeper, who committed suicide. Hanover 96 return to Bundesliga action on Saturday having bid farewell to Enke, but with memories of their tragic goalkeeper still fresh in their minds.

    Hanover ready for Schalke after Enke tragedy

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    BERLIN (AFP) - - Hanover 96 return to German league action on Saturday having bid farewell to Robert Enke who committed suicide last week, but with memories of their tragic goalkeeper still fresh in their minds.

  • Iker Casillas dives for a ball during a training session at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, on November 13. Fresh from winning his 100th Spain cap, Casillas returns to club duty with Real Madrid insisting they mustn't start thinking about the 'Clasico' against Barcelona in 10 days' time.

    Centurion Casillas tells Real to forget Barca

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    MADRID (AFP) - - Fresh from winning his 100th Spain cap, goalkeeper Iker Casillas returns to club duty with Real Madrid insisting they mustn't start thinking about the 'Clasico' against Barcelona in 10 days' time.

  • Liverpool's David N'Gog celebrates after scoring from a penalty during their Premiership match against Birmingham at Anfield, Liverpool, north-west, England, on November 9. Liverpool play Manchester City at Anfield on Saturday.

    Desperate Liverpool face City crunch

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    LONDON (AFP) - - Liverpool's ability to resurrect a campaign that is in danger of collapsing around them goes under the microscope when Manchester City visit Anfield on Saturday.

  • Lampard joins flight to Serbia for treatment

    Reuters - Saturday, November 21

    By Ken Ferris

  • West Ham launch "Katy Perry kit" to meet huge demand

    Reuters - Saturday, November 21

    LONDON (Reuters) - West Ham United have launched a claret and blue lingerie outfit as worn by American singer Katy Perry at this month's MTV Awards to sell to their fans.

  • David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy speaks at a press conference at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. Beckham has a bone bruise in his right ankle, but he still expects to play for his US club Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer championship match Sunday. Beckham said Friday he w

    Injured Beckham vows to play MLS Cup final

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) - - England midfielder David Beckham has a bone bruise in his right ankle, but he still expects to play for his US club Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer championship match Sunday.

  • I want to play for England after World Cup, says Beckham

    Reuters - Saturday, November 21

    LONDON (Reuters) - David Beckham wants to continue playing for England even after next year's World Cup finals in South Africa, he was quoted as saying on Saturday.

  • Marseille defender Gabriel Heinze (L) clashes with Paris Saint Germain forward Melvut Erding during the French L1 football match at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France. A first-half goal from Heinze vaulted Marseille back into the French title race on Friday, securing a 1-0 win at the Stade Velodrome over Paris St Germain.

    Marseille edge PSG

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    MARSEILLE, France (AFP) - - A first-half goal from Gabriel Heinze vaulted Marseille back into the French title race on Friday, securing a 1-0 win at the Stade Velodrome over Paris St Germain.

  • France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff

    Reuters - Saturday, November 21

    By Patrick Vignal

  • A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) reiterated on Friday.

    French football federation say 'non' to Ireland replay

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    PARIS (AFP) - - A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) reiterated on Friday.

  • World football's governing body FIFA on Friday announced its decision to suspend the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) until further notice

    FIFA ban Iraq from international football

    AFP - Saturday, November 21

    PARIS (AFP) - - World football's governing body FIFA on Friday announced its decision to suspend the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) until further notice "because of government interference".

  • Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair

    Reuters - Saturday, November 21

    By Mitch Phillips

1 2 3