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Lampard ready to win even if it upsets uncle Harry
MUNICH (Reuters) – Family are usually the first to celebrate the success of a relative, but one member of Frank Lampard’s is hoping Chelsea fail against Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Champions League final – his uncle, Harry Redknapp. Although they are close and Lampard played under Redknapp early in his career at West Ham United, he now manages Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur who finished fourth and are currently heading for a place in the Champions League next season. …
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:32 am
We’re no golden generation without title: Bayern’s Lahm
MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – The names of Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Mueller and Oliver Kahn have a mythical ring to them in the Bavarian capital Munich and across much of Germany. Three consecutive European Cup victories in the 1970s lifted honorary Bayern Munich president Beckenbauer and his team mates straight into the soccer history books. Add to that a European Championship and World Cup victory with West Germany and their record looks even more impressive. …
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:30 am
Liverpool in approach for Wigan coach Martinez
Liverpool were given permission by Wigan Athletic on Thursday to talk to coach Roberto Martinez about becoming the next manager at Anfield, a day after Kenny Dalglish was sacked.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:09 am
Wigan manager Martinez to hold talks with Liverpool
(Reuters) – Liverpool have been granted permission to speak to Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez about taking over from Kenny Dalglish who was sacked on Wednesday. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan told Sky Sports: “I’ve always said that when a big club comes he (Martinez) will have permission to talk to them and… they don’t come any bigger than Liverpool. “I gave him permission and he’ll be talking to them soon. I don’t know when, but it will be quite soon. …
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:31 am
AC Milan sign midfielders Montolivo and Traore
(Reuters) – AC Milan have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Italy’s Riccardo Montolivo and Mali’s Bakaye Traore who were both free agents, the Serie A runners-up said on Thursday. Montolivo, 27, spent seven years at Fiorentina, where he was club captain, scoring 17 goals in 230 appearances, while 27-year-old Traore, who has joined from AS Nancy, scored 11 goals in 72 games in all competitions for the French Ligue 1 side. Montolivo has signed a four-year deal, while Traore has joined on a three-year contract. …
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:26 am
Lampard ready for Chelsea’s final fling vs Bayern
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is determined to end a tumultuous year in style on Saturday after a rollercoaster season which has veered from exile to the brink of Champions League glory.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:09 am
Watching the final
Spectators watch the UEFA Women’s Champions League final football match of Olympique Lyonnais vs 1 FFC Frankfurt, at the Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) in Munich, southern Germany. Lyon retained their women’s Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Frankfurt.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:24 pm
Robben ready for Chelsea despite missing training
Bayern Munich’s Dutch winger Arjen Robben says he is ready to face Chelsea in Saturday’s Champions League final despite sitting out training earlier in the week with a cold.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:24 pm
Hertha Berlin appoint Luhukay as new coach
Hertha Berlin have appointed Holland’s Jos Luhukay as their new coach after the 48-year-old ex-Augsburg boss signed a two-year deal on Thursday as they prepare for life in the second division.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
Ireland to wear black armbands against Italy
Ireland will wear black armbands for their Euro 2012 match against Italy, the Football Association of Ireland said Thursday, in memory of a massacre in which six men died exactly 18 years before.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:21 pm
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Marc Narducci: Union complete trade for Califf, amid questions – Philadelphia Inquirer
Marc Narducci: Union complete trade for Califf, amid questions
Philadelphia Inquirer
Major League Soccer announced that Califf was traded on Thursday for midfielder Michael Lahoud and some always popular allocation money. Two words immediately come to mind concerning the Union: Now what? Oh, we know that Sheanon Williams – an …
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:05 am
SUPERCLASICO: Best rivalry? Let’s ask – ESPN (blog)
The GuardianSUPERCLASICO: Best rivalry? Let's ask
ESPN (blog)
CARSON — The Galaxy and Chivas USA renew their SuperClasico rivalry Saturday night at Home Depot Center, so what better time to weigh in on the best rivalries in soccer — in MLS and around the world. We asked a handful of players and coaches with …
LA Story Part One: Chivas USAThe Guardian (blog)
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:58 am
Pursuing a Dream All the Way to Brazil – New York Times
New York TimesPursuing a Dream All the Way to Brazil
New York Times
I had no idea where we were going or what kind of soccer I was in store for. As the bus veered through the winding hills and favelas of São Paulo, one of Brazil's largest cities, I truly wondered what was ahead of me. Having graduated from Princeton in …
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:47 am
Chivas, Red Bulls make blockbuster trade – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comChivas, Red Bulls make blockbuster trade
FOXSports.com
Ives Galarcep is a 14-year veteran of the American soccer beat. He created and operates the popular American soccer blog, Soccer By Ives, which was voted Best American Soccer Blog by US Soccer in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Ives was also voted Best Football …
CHIVAS USA: Who's in, who's outESPN (blog)
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:47 am
Liverpool’s Ayre Says Soccer Team Must Look Beyond Past Glories – Bloomberg
BBC SportLiverpool's Ayre Says Soccer Team Must Look Beyond Past Glories
Bloomberg
US-based owner Fenway Sports Group two days ago ended Kenny Dalglish's second spell as manager of the Premier League club after 16 months. The team is seeking a coach capable of leading a challenge against soccer's best, Ayre said in a telephone …
Roberto Martinez: Wigan boss on Premier League managementBBC Sport
Carragher says Liverpool must be patient in pursuit of Premier League titleThe Independent
Paper Round: Reds want Pep talk but 11 linkedYahoo! Eurosport UK
Washington Post -The Guardian -Chicago Tribune
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 12:13 am
Soccer | Joe Trost’s Corner Kicks blog: Best teams don’t always make it to state – Chicago Tribune
Soccer | Joe Trost's Corner Kicks blog: Best teams don't always make it to state
Chicago Tribune
I got to know Watson during his time as an assistant coach at Lake Zurich back in the mid-2000s, when the Bears were one of the best girls soccer programs in Illinois. I don't talk to Watson as much as I used to, but he's always spot on when it comes …
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:32 pm
Soccer: Four defending champions go for another title – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Soccer: Four defending champions go for another title
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Four defending champions and 12 teams looking for their first title will have their shots at the state's top prize in high school soccer when the tournament finals are held this weekend. Westminster's boys and the girls teams from McIntosh, …
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:28 pm
Londoners Adopt Twisted Loyalties – New York Times
Londoners Adopt Twisted Loyalties
New York Times
In the layered world of soccer, there is no end of season, no lack of subplots. “Go, Schweinsteiger!” A large swath of London-centric fans is likely to be screaming that most Germanic of soccer names Saturday during the Champions League final.
Chelsea upsurge began with GullitSuperSport.com (blog)
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:26 pm
Stoppage Time: Champions League final tarnished by suspensions – Fox News
Telegraph.co.ukStoppage Time: Champions League final tarnished by suspensions
Fox News
Philadelphia, PA – You may have never heard of David Alaba, a 19-year-old Austria international who is one of the rising stars in soccer. In just a few days, you should be introduced to him in the Champions League final when Bayern Munich plays Chelsea …
Champions League Final: Drogba is Chelsea's best bet to beat BayernGoal.com
Champions League final 2012: What drives Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo …Telegraph.co.uk
Bayern Munich must regroup against Chelsea in Champions League finalWashington Post
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 4:52 pm
Getting Lippi: Chinese Soccer Side Brings in Legendary Manager – Wall Street Journal (blog)
ESPNGetting Lippi: Chinese Soccer Side Brings in Legendary Manager
Wall Street Journal (blog)
With English soccer side Manchester City winning its first Premier League title for the first time in 44 years, in part due to generous support from its financial backers in Abu Dhabi, Chinese fans are now also wondering whether money really can buy …
China's soccer ambition grows with Guangzhou's Lippi coupCNN
GettyImages Marcello Lippi has won five Serie A titles and the Champions …ESPN
World Cup-Winning Coach Lippi Joins Chinese Champion EvergrandeBloomberg
Fifa.com -MSN NZ News -Agenzia Giornalistica Italia
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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
BBC Sport – Football
Forget burden of history – Fenlon
Pat Fenlon says Hibs must focus on Saturday’s final and not on ending their 110-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:26 am
Chelsea’s old guard set for last stand
The Champions League final could mark the end of an era for the squad that Mourinho built
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:11 am
Holloway hails resolute Blackpool
Ian Holloway says a second play-off final victory with Blackpool would eclipse the achievement of winning promotion in 2010.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:58 am
Chelsea can expose Bayern – Marin
Chelsea’s “better players” will expose Bayern Munich’s “weak” defence in the Champions League final, says new signing Marko Marin.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:34 am
Bolton stars must stay – Stelios
Ex-Bolton midfielder Stelios Giannakopoulos says the club’s players should stay and help Wanderers bounce back.
Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:13 am
No decision on Van Persie future
Striker Robin van Persie joins up with the Dutch squad having yet to make a final decision on his Arsenal future.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:56 pm
Fahey and Foley concern for Irish
Keith Fahey and Kevin Foley now appear to be the Republic of Ireland’s main injury concerns ahead of next month’s Euro 2012 finals.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:25 pm
Torquay 1-2 Cheltenham (1-4 agg)
Cheltenham reach the League Two play-off final against Crewe after beating Torquay 2-1 at Plainmoor for a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
VIDEO: Chelsea’s Champions League journey
Pundits Alan Hansen, Mark Layperson, Pat Nevin, Robbie Savage, Chris Waddle and Jan Molby look at Chelsea’s Champions League journey and assess their chances of beating Bayen Munich at their home ground in the final.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:44 pm
VIDEO: Robben calls for Uefa rule change
Bayern Munich midfielder Arjen Robben says the fact that seven players will be missing from the Champions League final shows that the rules surrounding accumulated yellow cards ought to be changed.
Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:26 pm
