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Houllier returns to England as Villa manager (AP)
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| Aston Villa has appointed Gerard Houllier as manager, bringing the Frenchman back to England's Premier League after a six-year absence. Villa announced on its website on Wednesday that Houllier has agreed to replace Martin O'Neill, who quit last month. The 63-year-old Houllier left his post as technical director for the French Football Federation. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Brazil coach will not rule out Ronaldo comeback (AP)
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| Brazil coach Mano Menezes believes Ronaldo is capable of playing at a high level again despite his recent struggles. The coach told Terra website that 33-year-old Ronaldo "can overcome all expectations" and "has proven many times" that he can surpass challenges. Ronaldo has suffered three serious knee injuries in his career but recovered every time. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Batista gets Argentina job until end of year (AP)
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| Interim Argentina coach Sergio Batista will keep the job until the end of the year, a reward for Tuesday's 4-1 victory over World Cup champion Spain. Batista replaced Diego Maradona and opened with a 1-0 win over Ireland last month. He will remain foe an exhibition against Japan and two against Brazil. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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FIFA inspectors visit White House (AP)
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| FIFA's World Cup inspectors have had breakfast at the White House, meeting with aides to President Barack Obama. The six-man delegation from soccer's governing body met Wednesday with Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, White House deputy chief of staff Jim Messina and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, an assistant to the president for intergovernmental affairs and... Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Tevez hints at international retirement (AP)
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| Argentina striker Carlos Tevez may consider retiring from international play before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil because of the physical toll on his body. The 26-year-old Tevez said he has been worn down by the exhausting nature of the game and all the league and national team matches. He has played for Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham, Manchester United -- and now Manchester City. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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No amount of success can excuse excess (AP)
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| Now that Wayne Rooney and Karim Benzema are scoring goals again for their countries, can we forget, even forgive, allegations that the English and French forwards paid prostitutes for sex? The answer, unequivocally, is of course not. No amount of on-field success should excuse, gloss over or make us blind to such off-field excesses. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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