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Chelsea and Man Utd win while Arsenal lose

Chelsea and Man Utd win while Arsenal lose

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Chelsea trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to stay five points clear of champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Iraq appeals FIFA ban, not surprised by it

Iraq appeals FIFA ban, not surprised by it

BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Iraqi authorities were not surprised soccer’s world governing body decided to suspend the country from international competition and already have lawyers working on an appeal, officials said.

Man City warn Brazil not to play Robinho in friendly

Man City warn Brazil not to play Robinho in friendly

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has warned Brazil against playing his recovering forward Robinho in their friendly with England in Qatar on Saturday.

Late Gilardino goal sends Italy to World Cup

Late Gilardino goal sends Italy to World Cup

DUBLIN, Oct 10 (Reuters) – World champions Italy booked a place in next year’s finals after substitute Alberto Gilardino grabbed a late equaliser on Saturday to secure a 2-2 draw with Ireland who reached the playoffs as Group Eight runners-up.

England lose perfect record against Ukraine

England lose perfect record against Ukraine

DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Ukraine ended already-qualified England’s perfect World Cup run with a deserved 1-0 home win in Group Six on Saturday that gave the home side a great chance of reaching the playoffs.

Croatia coach Bilic keen to keep job

Croatia coach Bilic keen to keep job

ZAGREB, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Croatia coach Slaven Bilic wants to stay in the job after his contract expires at the end of the 2010 World Cup campaign, local media reported on Friday.

Ten-man Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup

Ten-man Man Utd see off Wolves 1-0 in League Cup

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Holders Manchester United overcame the 29th-minute sending-off of Brazilian defender Fabio Da Silva to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday.

England and Brazil to play friendly in Doha

England and Brazil to play friendly in Doha

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – England and Brazil will meet in a friendly international in Doha in November, the FA said on Wednesday. The match at the Khalifa International Stadium on Nov. 18 is part of a deal struck between the two associations which included Brazil playing England in the first match at the new [...]

Manchester City face United on level terms

Manchester City face United on level terms

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Not since the glory days of 40 years ago have City fans approached a Manchester derby with such high hopes as they will take into Sunday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford (1230 GMT).

West Ham sign Mexico striker Franco

West Ham sign Mexico striker Franco

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – West Ham United have signed Mexico striker Guillermo Franco, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Stylish England crush Croatia to reach World Cup

Stylish England crush Croatia to reach World Cup

LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Superb England demolished Croatia 5-1 and stormed into next year’s World Cup finals after making it eight wins out of eight in Group Six qualifying at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

Ferguson defends Man United over Pogba signing

Ferguson defends Man United over Pogba signing

MANCHESTER, England, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has defended his club against allegations from Le Havre that they illegally poached young French midfielder Paul Pogba.

Capello's England look the real deal at last

Capello’s England look the real deal at last

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters ) – When Fabio Capello met the English media for the first time in January last year he said his first ambition was to qualify for the World Cup finals.

Spurs and City get ready for reality checks

Spurs and City get ready for reality checks

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, who have won all their matches this season and are cautiously optimistic about breaking into the Premier League’s top four, could get a reality check on Saturday.

Manchester United's Ferdinand could return at Spurs

Manchester United’s Ferdinand could return at Spurs

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand could return from injury in time for Saturday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

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