The best of the decade
Soccernet staffAs we enter the final days of the decade, what better time to reflect on the great football moments of the past ten years? Read our thoughts here.
Story | December 11, 2009Champions League: United top, Bayern stun Juve
Soccernet staffA Michael Owen hat-trick saw Manchester United claim top spot in Group B with a 3-1 win at Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich stormed into the last 16 with a 4-1 win at Juventus and AC Milan and Real Madrid both qualified for the knockout stages.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009La Liga provide finalists for World Player of the Year
Soccernet staffCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both been nominated for FIFA's World Player of the Year award, in a final shortlist of five dominated by Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Pellegrini defends Ronaldo red card
Soccernet staffReal Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the world's most expensive player was sent off for picking up two yellow cards against Almeria at the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Rooney hat-trick to open the floodgates
Soccernet staffWayne Rooney's hat-trick against Portsmouth last week represented the release of a growing frustration at a lack of goals for the striker, according to Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Soccernet says...
Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Nani not for sale
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Manchester United have received no offers for out-of-favour winger Nani. Although it has been rumoured that the player has been the subject of interest from AC Milan and Benfica, this has been denied at Old Trafford.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Wenger slams Dutch FA over Van Persie injury
Soccernet staffArsenal boss Arsene Wenge has launched a stinging attack on the Dutch Football Association, alleging he was misled over the severity of Robin Van Persie's injury.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Ronaldo returns to Real squad
Soccernet staffCristiano Ronaldo has been included in Real Madrid's squad for their Champions League game with FC Zurich on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Messi facing lay-off with possible thigh tear
Soccernet staffBarcelona coach Pep Guardiola said he was concerned over an injury to Lionel Messi that forced the Argentine forward to be substituted during their 1-1 La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009Villain Henry as Ireland, Ukraine, Russia exit in play-offs
Soccernet staffAll 32 World Cup finalists are now decided after play-offs in Europe, Africa and between Uruguay and Costa Rica confirmed the continents' representatives in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009Zvjezdan Misimovic misses Portugal tie
Soccernet staffBosnia's hopes of overturning their 1-0 first leg defeat to Portugal in the World Cup play-offs have been heavily undermined by the news that Zvjezdan Misimovic will miss Wednesday's return fixture.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Ronaldo expects to return to training in a week
Soccernet staffReal Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo expects he will have recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury to be able to return to training by the middle of this week.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Ronaldo back in training but still misses play-off
Soccernet staffCristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with his Real Madrid team-mates for the first time since injuring his ankle in late September. He will still, however, miss Portugal's World Cup play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Brazil star Kaka has no regrets over City snub
Soccernet staffAhead of England's high-profile friendly against Brazil, Kaka has stated he has no regrets over his decision to reject a move to Manchester City last January.
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