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Getting a red card in woman football game World Cup 1998 Finals, St. Etienne, France. 30th June, 1998. England 2 v Argentina 2 (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties). Referee Kim Milton Nielsen sends off England's David Beckham for kicking out at Diego Simeone. Miroslav Karoglan shown the Red card in the 57th minute and SAFFC is down to 10 players. SAFFC lost 0-1 to TRFC Choa Chu Kang Stadium

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The Irvine Anteaters and the Cal State Northridge Matadors, woman's soccer game. The game ended in a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes of regulation and two 10 minute overtimes. The ladies in the white tops (CF) spanked Seton and won it handily 5-0 in great soccer game.Girls Soccer - Chenango Forks v Seton CC CF in white)

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Former French giants St Etienne dealt Monaco's hopes of a late run at the title perhaps a fatal blow on Sunday as they beat them 3-0 to end their seven match unbeaten run.Victory for 'Les Verts' also saw them grab three vital points in their bid to retain their elite status as they moved seven points clear of third from bottom Le Mans, who lost 2-1 to Lens on Saturday.Monaco's defeat left them

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Cameroon international defender Jean-Joel Perrier-Doumbe signed for two seasons with French first division side Toulouse.The 31-year-old previously played for Scottish side Celtic and French clubs Auxerre and Rennes.He won the French Cup title with Auxerre in 2003 and the Scottish Cup with Celtic in 2007.Toulouse had been looking for a defender to fill in for the extended injury absences of Mauro

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World champions Italy have slid to fifth in the FIFA world rankings released with Brazil holding top spot ahead of Spain and the Netherlands respectively.Italy's fall follows their first round elimination from the Confederations Cup won by Brazil with Germany moving up one spot to fourth.FIFA world Rankings1. Brazil 1642pts2. Spain 15903. Netherlands 13794. Germany 1195 (+1)5. Italy 1181 (-1)6.

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Manchester City have agreed a new 10-year kit manufacturing deal with sportswear giants Umbro. The agreement replaces a previous four-year arrangement with Le Coq Sportif which was reportedly worth £10million. The value of the new deal has not been revealed. Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook said: "We are thrilled to announce this key partnership. We are building a successful and

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Carlo Ancelotti took a step closer to becoming Chelsea's new manager after he announced his contract at AC Milan has been terminated by mutual consent.Carlo Ancelotti said: "I have agreed to leave Milan. The decision was by mutual consent. But a move to London is not certain yet. In agreement with the club, we have decided to bring forward the expiry of my contract. This beautiful adventure at

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Stoke snatched a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion thanks to Mamady Sidibe's late goal at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.Tony Pulis's side have turned the Britannia into an intimidating arena for opponents this season and Sidibe's winner with six minutes to play was their fifth in seven home games this season.The victory kept Stoke away from the relegation zone and left Albion - promoted along

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League Two outfit Luton Town have completed the signing of former Burnley winger Garreth O'Connor on a short-term contract.O'Connor, 29, has been without a club since being released by the Turf Moor outfit this summer, has signed a three-month deal at Kenilworth Road after a trial period.Hatters boss Mick Harford told the club's official website: "It's no secret I've been looking for wide players

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New Grimsby manager Mike Newell is relishing the prospect of returning to football management at Blundell Park after his unveiling on Monday.Newell was unveiled as Alan Buckley's long-term successor on Monday, just over 18 months after leaving his previous post at Luton.The 43-year-old former Hartlepool and Hatters boss is now keen to steer the Mariners - who are winless in League Two this season

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John Sutton's fifth goal in six SPL games proved to be the winner after Falkirk had twice pegged back their hosts. Jamie Murphy and Chris Porter put Motherwell ahead only for Steve Lovell and Graham Barrett to level.Murphy and Sutton were restored to the starting line-up in place of Bob Malcolm and David Clarkson following Thursday night's UEFA Cup defeat by Nancy.Motherwell played some of their

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Just behind them in the Premier League, surprise package Hull piled the pressure on Tottenham manager Juande Ramos on Sunday with a 1-0 win at White Hart Lane which lifted the Tigers up to third.Liverpool looked in trouble as they trailed to a 19th-minute goal from Stephen Ireland and Javier Garrido's curling free-kick four minutes from the interval.However, Fernando Torres slid in from close

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Premier League survival would be one of Bolton Wanderers Football Club’s greatest achievements, says Kevin Nolan.A 1-0 win at Middlesbrough on Saturday has lifted the Trotters out of the relegation zone with just three games remaining, and Nolan is determined to help his side finish the job and secure survival."Bearing in mind we lost manager Sam Allardyce at the start of the season, sold Nicolas

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John Carew has been speaking of his delight after helping Aston Villa Football Club to a derby-day win.Martin O’Neill’s men ran out easy 5-1 winners over neighbours and archrivals Birmingham City on Sunday, and Carew has revealed it was one of the most satisfying days of his career.“The pressure and the importance and the joy of winning a derby match against Birmingham is unbelievable,” he told

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Nicklas Bendtner's late leveller against Aston Villa keeps Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League"Everyone goes through a bad spell, but every point gained is of vital importance." said Arsene Wenger after seeing his side's lead cut to just one point."They were difficult opponents. They defended very well and were sharp on the break."We had to dig deep to get to the pace of the game and it

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02 Mar 2008. FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers derby. Stadium, Grasshopper Club Zurich, Switzerland. Hardturm, Hardturmstrasse 321, 8037 Zurich. Capacity - 17667. Zurich's Stadtderby is one of the oldest football derbies outside Great Britain. The first time it was played out was on 20 November 1897. Ever since there have been over 200 matches. Traditionally Grasshopper Club was known more as the noble

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Kevin Blackwell felt his side were unlucky to bow out of the FA Cup on Wednesday night."It was a cruel goal to concede, and after all the work-rate and endeavour we put in I thought we might have earned a bit of luck," he said after an extra-time own goal sent 'Boro into the last eight."There is nothing Paddy Kenny could have done about it. He is a very good goalkeeper and someone I rate very

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Scott Sinclair is to join the Addicks promotion push.The highly-rated England Under-19 star was wanted by a number of Championship clubs on loan but trained with Charlton earlier in the week and will join in time for the weekend.

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Wayne Brown has joined Brentford Football Club on loan.The 19-year-old midfielder has recently agreed a new contract with Fulham, yet he will move across the capital to Brentford for a loan deal where he will link up with Cottagers pal Rob Milsom."I'm pleased to welcome Wayne to the club," Bees boss Andy Scott said."He is a very talented midfielder who, like Rob Milsom, has just signed a new

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Paul Jewell wants an immediate improvement on Saturday's defeat at former club Wigan Athletic"Derby County is a great club and a lot of players, not all of them, don't deserve to be here," he told the club's official website."But we've got to try and get to the end of the season and try and shape them up or ship them out for next season, because that's what it's going to take."I never slag

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Manchester United Football Club have reportedly ended their interest in Miguel Veloso.The Reds have been strongly linked with the £10million-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder in the past, yet it is believed Sir Alex Ferguson is more than happy with his current options in this area.Brazilian superstar Anderson has already emerged as a key player for United despite being just 19-years-old, whilst

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Real Madrid moved seven points clear of Barcelona heading into the La Liga winter break after winning Sunday's 'El Clasico' 1-0 at the Camp Nou.Julio Baptista's 36th minute strike when he found the net with a superb rising half-volley from 20 yards settled a tense derby where chances were at a premium.The result increases the pressure on Barca coach Frank Rijkaard, who named Thierry Henry on the

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Milan were beaten 2-1 in the derby against Inter. After Pirlo had given the Rossoneri the lead in the 18th minute on a splendid free kick, Cruz found an equaliser shortly before the half-time break in the 36th minute. Cambiasso's 63rd minute strike sealed the victory for Roberto Mancini's men.

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Barcelona midfielder Lionel Messi will miss his team's showdown with league-leaders Real Madrid on Sunday after tearing a thigh muscle in his left leg during Barca's 3-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.Messi was substituted shortly before halftime after sustaining the injury. He helped set up two first-half goals from Samuel Eto'o in the win, but now is expected to be out for up to five weeks with

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Spanish under-20 star, Guillem Bauza Mayol, makes Swansea City move.Guillem Bauza Mayol has moved to the Liberty Stadium on a one-year deal from Espanyol."He is excited about joining Swansea City, and we are excited about having him in our squad," boss Roberton Martinez told the club's website after snapping up the 22-year-old."He has a fantastic pedigree at all levels in Spain, especially

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Freed Liverpool winger set for Marseille moveBolo Zenden is in talks over a move to the French giants.The 30-year-old former Barcelona and Middlesbrough midfielder was not offered a new Anfield contract this summer.He has been offered a two-year deal at the Stade Velodrome.The Reds have agreed a deal for Stockport County winger Ryan CrowtherAn undisclosed fee has been paid for the 18-year-old,

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Middlesbrough Football Club new-boy Jeremie Aliadiere believes his career is just starting.The French striker completed a £2million transfer from Arsenal earlier this week, and he believes his move to the Riverside Stadium can finally spark his career in The Premiership."I am relieved and happy because I felt like I was never going to leave Arsenal," Aliadiere told Sport. "I was at Arsenal for

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Real Madrid to make £53m AC Milan star offer?Kaka is once again being linked with the Spanish giants.Italian newspaper reports on Friday suggest Madrid officials have met with Kaka's father and agent Gaetano Paolillo to discuss a world-record deal for the 25-year-old playmaker.

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Alvaro Recoba is looking to link up with the Spanish side and end his long association with Inter“There has not been an official offer yet, but my agent Paco Casal will be in Europe next week and will meet official Miguel Angel Gil, with whom he has an excellent relationship,” the 31-year-old Uruguayan forward told AS.“To play for Atletico is an extraordinary opportunity, they are a great club

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Sunderland set to make surprise ReadingGreg Halford is poised to join the Black Cats after just six months at the Madejski StadiumThe versatile 22-year-old joined Reading from Colchester United in January but failed to make an impact for Steve Coppell's side.Sunderland clinch Halford signingSunderland Football Club have signed Greg Halford.The 22-year-old fullback only joined Reading from

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Striker Carlos Tenorio is a target for a host of Premiership clubs including BluesThe 28-year-old, who played in last summer's World Cup, currently plies his trade in Qatar with Al-Sadd."I always think a lot about the Premier League because it's a championship that has great quality," said the Ecuador international.___Mark Viduka is wanted by Blues but looks poised to join Newcastle UnitedThe

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Aston Villa's Luke MooreAston Villa's Luke Moore is being linked with a move to the Riverside StadiumThe 21-year-old has just one year left on his contract with the West Midlands side and former Villa star Gareth Southgate is a big fan.Although Moore was hampered by injury problems last season he remains highly-rated by Villa boss Martin O'Neill.Ray Parlour has left the KC StadiumFormer England

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- Arsenal will offer amount of 10 million pounds for Marseille winger Franck Ribery.- Aston Villa midfielder, Lee Hendrie, said about moving to Derby County: "There might be something there for me."- Italian AC Milan are ready to re-sign Andrei Shevchenko from Chelsea. Milan Vice-president Adriano Galliani told the Daily Star: "We are ready to buy him back."- Atletico Madrid will fight Real

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Chris Killen is set to complete his move to Cardiff City Football Club.The Hibernian and New Zealand international striker rejected a new deal to remain in Scotland, and after agreeing personal terms with the Bluebirds, he is set to seal his move to the Championship club."I still have my medical to come, but we have agreed personal terms," Killen told the South Wales Echo. "There are exciting

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Alan Pardew may make a second move to sign Teddy Sheringham from West Ham this summer.The man who took the former England international to Upton Park was blocked from signing him for Charlton in January as Hammers boss Alan Curbishley did not want Sheringham joining their relegation rivals.MLS side New York Red Bull are also poised to offer the 41-year-old a lucrative deal.Pardew has promised

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Dean Windass is unhappy that Bradford have revised their valuation of him for a permanent deal.The veteran striker told the Hull Daily Mail: "I will be very disappointed if nothing comes around now."It (the hold up in completing the move) is just the transfer fee. It's not about the money for me; it's the money for the two clubs."I spoke to Julian Rhodes (the club chairman) and he said he would

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Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on the signature of Derby County goalkeeper Lee Grant.Owls boss Brian Laws has made the capture of a keeper a priority and looks to have found his man in Grant.The former England U21 custodian has slipped down the Pride Park pecking order and has been tipped to leave for some time.It's understood a deal is in place at Hillsborough with Grant set to put pen to

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Samuel Eto'o will not be playing for Arsenal Football Club next season.The Cameroon international striker has strongly been linked with a £20million+ transfer to the Gunners this summer, yet he has told feelfootball.com he is more than happy with life in Barcelona."I am happy at Barcelona and will definitely be here next season," said Eto'o. "I have no idea where I will be in a few years' time,

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Javier Mascherano does not regret his ill-fated spell at Upton Park."I feel I still have a lot to thank West Ham for," said the midfielder ahead of Wednesday's clash with AC Milan."They opened the door for me to come and play in Europe, and I will always be grateful to them for that. If it wasn't for West Ham, I wouldn't be enjoying this special moment with Liverpool now. Rafa Benítez has been

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The Ukranian has proved a big-money misfit at Stamford Bridge and the curtain is slowly descending on his Blues stint.Reports suggest that Roman Abramovich has told Shevchenko he can return to former club AC Milan if a suitable transfer figure can be agreed.The 30-year-old striker cost Chelsea £30m last summer but bagged only four Premiership goals through the campaign.

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If Arsenal want to improve their back line, they could swoop for Man City’s Sylvain Distin...says Chris Cousins.Distin is moving away from the City of Manchester stadium on a Bosman, with Portsmouth favourites to win the race for his services.If I was Arsene Wenger, I’d make a move for Distin, providing he accepts he can’t be guaranteed a starting role.Distin would find it incredibly difficult to

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Park Ji-Sung's absence with a knee injury from the Reds run-in was a crucial blow according to Sir Alex FergusonMail The Manchester United JournoLeave A Comment On Our Message BoardSend This Article To A Friend"He is a big loss to us," said the Old Trafford supremo, "a terrible loss."His injury was a complete freak in the last minute of a game."We miss him very badly at the moment. His ability

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