Dunga slams City in row over Robinho's availability
Soccernet staffManchester City forward Robinho has ruled himself out of Saturday's friendly against England in Doha as he continues his recovery following an ankle injury.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Real stand firm over release of Ronaldo for play-offs
Soccernet staffThe row over the fitness of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of coming to an end with Real Madrid sending medical documentation to the Portuguese FA to prove he is not fit to link up with the national team.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Ronaldo key to Portugal's fate
Leander SchaerlaeckensPortugal will face an extremely dangerous Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoffs. Compounding its problem is that star Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful with an injured ankle.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Don't write off the Irish
Harry HarrisThe luck of the Irish deserted the country in the World Cup play-off draw on Monday so no wonder Giovanni Trapattoni was kicking up such a stink about the late decision to seed the big nations.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Harris: Deciphering Hughes' 'manager speak'
Harry HarrisMark Hughes is one of my favourite managers. I liked him as a player and recall one memorable lunch with him in Barcelona when he gave a small, selected group of football writers one of his rare interviews as a young player, shy and distrustful of the media.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Though heartened, U.S. still has issues
Leander SchaerlaeckensThe U.S. showed mettle in salvaging a draw with a late charge against Costa Rica on Wednesday, but sketchy play and the absences of injured Charlie Davies and Oguchi Onyewu ultimately may cost the Americans in World Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Ferguson may hold key to England's hopes
Harry HarrisSir Alex Ferguson has twice turned down the chance to become England manager, but he still holds the key to the nation winning the World Cup in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Klasnic accuses Terry as spitting row continues
Soccernet staffCroatia striker Ivan Klasnic has firmly denied spitting at John Terry and Bolton's new signing has further accused the England captain of punching him in the kidneys.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Captain Terry 'shocked' by Chelsea transfer ban
Soccernet staffChelsea captain John Terry admits it was a "big shock" to learn on Thursday that his club have been banned by FIFA from making signings in the next two transfer windows.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Argentina expect Messi to deliver against Brazil
Lionel Messi can stamp his authority on international soccer when Argentina clash with arch-rivals Brazil in Saturday's World Cup qualifier, coach Diego Maradona said.
Preview | September 04, 2009Vennegoor targets goals to make Dutch squad
Hull's new signing Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink believes he has found the perfect springboard from which to launch a bid for a place at next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Bilic rues loss of Luka ahead of England showdown
Soccernet staffSlaven Bilic has conceded that Croatia will struggle to fill the void left by Luka Modric's injury as the country prepare to face England in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Dutch coach warns Van der Vaart over Real stay
Soccernet staffRafael van der Vaart has taken a 'big risk' by opting to stay at Real Madrid despite interest from a number of clubs prior to the close of the transfer window, according to Holland manager Bert van Marwijk.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Baines still harbours England ambitions
Leighton Baines wants another taste of England action with next summer's World Cup finals still his long term aim.
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