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Fiorentina president quits
Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle submitted his resignation at a board meeting of the club Thursday.
Maradona keeps quiet
Coach Diego Maradona is back in Argentina to prepare for two critical World Cup qualifying matches that could determine if the two-time champions reach the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Chelsea, Spurs win away to stay neck and neck in Premiership
LONDON – Tottenham and Chelsea stayed neck and neck at the top of the Premier League with away victories on Sunday while promoted Burnley followed up its win over Manchester United with a 1-0 triumph over Everton.
Beckham returns as Galaxy tie D.C. Utd.
Los Angeles Galaxy as they played to a 0-0 draw with D.C. United on Saturday night.
British soccer player stabbed in his home
West Ham defender Calum Davenport underwent surgery on Saturday after he was stabbed at his home.
Ecuador beats Argentina in WC qualifying
In South American World Cup qualifying, goalkeeper Marcelo Elizaga blocked Carlos Tevez’s penalty kick and Ecuador then got goals from Walter Ayovi and Pablo Palacios to beat Argentina 2-0 at Quito.
Rooney scores two, England routs Andorra
England striker Wayne Rooney scored twice in a 6-0 rout of Andorra on Wednesday to push the team closer to World Cup qualification.
Romero scores twice to rally El Salvador over Ecuador in friendly
LOS ANGELES – Osael Romero scored two goals as El Salvador rallied for a 3-1 victory over Ecuador in a soccer exhibition Wednesday night.
Manchester United fan stabbed in Rome
A Manchester United fan was hospitalized after suffering a stab wound and 15 people, including United and Barcelona supporters, were arrested by police in separate incidents before the Champions League final Wednesday night in Rome, but no violence was reported immediately after the match’s end.
