Beckham meets with Blatter to boost bid
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham's presence in South Africa on behalf of England's stuttering 2018 World Cup bid appears to have paid off after successful meetings with two of football's most powerful figures.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Blatter: Irish asked for extra spot
Soccernet staffFIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Twente suspend Janssen for drink-driving
Soccernet staffFC Twente have suspended midfielder Theo Janssen for two months and imposed a fine after he was involved in a car crash under the influence of alcohol recently.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Prandelli reflects on greatest achievement
Soccernet staffFiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli was this morning reflecting on the greatest achievement of his career after guiding the club into the knockout stage of the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Song signs new Arsenal deal
Soccernet staffArsenal have confirmed that midfielder Alex Song has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Billion dollar deal for Asian football
Soccernet staffAsian soccer chief Mohamed Bin Hammam signed a $1 billion dollar rights deal with the World Sports Group (WSG) on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009