Graeme Souness fears Liverpool downward spiral
Soccernet staffFormer Liverpool captain and manager Graeme Souness fears the club are in "meltdown'' after a disastrous Champions League campaign - and things will get much worse if they fail to qualify for next season's edition.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Full strength Liverpool looking forward
Soccernet staffLiverpool are now well and truly looking ahead after Alberto Aquilani finally made his debut and Fernando Torres returned from injury in their Champions League dead rubber loss to Fiorentina.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Benitez rubbishes Aquilani frustration rumours
Soccernet staffRafael Benitez has rubbished reports in Italy that Alberto Aquilani has been frustrated at a lack of playing time as the £20million midfielder prepares to make his first start for Liverpool against Fiorentina on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Donovan close to January loan deal at Everton
Soccernet staffEverton are expected to sign USA international Landon Donovan on a three-month loan deal in January.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Hat-trick hero Owen hails makeshift United defence
Soccernet staffMichael Owen hailed Manchester United's makeshift defence as they set a new Champions League record with eight senior defenders missing.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Essien out for up to a month
Soccernet staffChelsea midfielder Michael Essien will be sidelined for three to four weeks after scans revealed a torn hamstring, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Rival sports threaten Australia's Cup bid
Soccernet staffAustralian officials want FIFA to allow the country's domestic football codes to continue running their competitions during the World Cup if their bid to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022 is successful.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Adriano considering Premier League offer
Soccernet staffBrazilian striker Adriano is considering a move to the Premier League and has confirmed he has received a number of offers to return to Europe.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Ghana coach will do Serbia no favours
Soccernet staffGhana coach Milovan Rajevac has said he will not do his Serbian compatriots any favours when the teams meet in next year's World Cup Group D opener.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009ESPN secures FA Cup rights from 2010-11 season
Soccernet staffESPN will show up to 25 FA Cup games live and exlusive in the United Kingdom from the 2010-11 season after agreeing a four-year deal with the Football Association.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Arsene Wenger: Arsenal injury problems no coincidence
Soccernet staffArsene Wenger has conceded it may be no coincidence that Arsenal have suffered from persistent injury problems, even if he has not diagnosed the reasons behind the club's fitness issues.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Defensive crisis deepens for Manchester United
Soccernet staffManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has received yet another defensive blow with the news that both John O'Shea and Jonny Evans will be out until the New Year.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Beckham: I'm prepared for finals snub
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham has admitted "nothing is guaranteed" when it comes to his hopes of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup finals. The former Three Lions captain will join AC Milan in January to prove his form and fitness to boss Fabio Capello but Beckham is prepared to be left out if he is not performing.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Parreira: 2010 is England's 'best chance'
Soccernet staffSouth Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has tipped England to make a big impression on next summer's World Cup finals after ditching the 'wag' culture.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 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, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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