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Rooney hat-trick to open the floodgates

Soccernet staff

Wayne 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 05, 2009

Redknapp clueless on Woodgate injury lay-off

Soccernet staff

Harry Redknapp has admitted there is "no light" at the end of the tunnel for Jonathan Woodgate's latest injury, with mixed opinions from doctors leaving the Tottenham boss clueless at to when his centre back will be fit again.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Italian Super Cup stays in China

Soccernet staff

The Italian Super Cup will take place in China for the next three seasons after promoters in Beijing agreed to pay $15 million to host the matches.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Scholes considering retirement

Soccernet staff

Manchester United midifelder has revealed that he is considering quitting Manchester United at the end of the season, fearing he can no longer compete at the highest level.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Cool Capello: Bring on Group of Death

Soccernet staff

Fabio Capello admits the World Cup will be his hardest test as a manager but insists he has no fear of any team or even a potential group of death since England have to beat the best to be the best.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Soccernet says...

Soccernet staff

The World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Arshavin wants Wenger to spend to revive hopes

Soccernet staff

Andrei Arshavin believes Arsenal's results against their top-four rivals this season show that the current squad is not equipped to compete for silverware.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

FIFA investigate Henry, reject extra refs

Soccernet staff

France striker Thierry Henry is to be investigated by FIFA's disciplinary committee over his handball against the Republic of Ireland.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Beckham meets with Blatter to boost bid

Soccernet staff

David 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 02, 2009

Hollywood star backs Australia World Cup bid

Soccernet staff

Australia's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup has been boosted by the support of a Hollywood star and a former Nobel Peace Prize winner in the lead-up to Friday's draw for the 2010 event in South Africa.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Sol Campbell cleared to play

Soccernet staff

Sol Campbell is free to sign for a new club immediately having settled his lengthy contract dispute with Notts County.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Mystery club fail with Sergio Aguero bid

Soccernet staff

Atletico Madrid claim to have rejected a new bid for Chelsea target Sergio Aguero, although the striker will be allowed to leave the club should he choose to do so.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Wenger admits he will dip into January market

Soccernet staff

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has slammed the international football set-up that has caused him an injury headache and admitted he is likely to dip into the transfer market in January to find a temporary replacement for Robin Van Persie.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Blatter: Irish asked for extra spot

Soccernet staff

FIFA 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, 2009

Kalou hoping for England

Soccernet staff

Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou hopes the Ivory Coast find themselves in the same group as England in Friday's World Cup draw.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009