Soccer Knockers

AC Milan wins group; Celtic still advances

Filippo Inzaghi found the back of the net in the 70th minute.
Milan, Italy  - Filippo Inzaghi scored as AC Milan captured Group D of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Celtic on Tuesday.
Celtic defeated AC Milan 2-1 on Oct. 3 and needed a […]

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McLeish leaves Scotland to take Birmingham job

Alex McLeish resigned as the Scotland boss on Tuesday in order to sign a three-and-a-half year contract with Birmingham.
Birmingham, England - Birmingham announced on Wednesday that former Scotland manager Alex McLeish was taking over as manager of the Blues.
McLeish just narrowly missed guiding Scotland to a place in the European Championships next […]

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England still has a lot of work to do

John Terry practiced with England on Tuesday, but he’s very doubtful to play Wednesday.
England controls its own destiny entering Wednesday’s EURO 2008 qualifier against Croatia, but “there is still a lot of hard work to do,” midfielder Steven Gerrard said.
“People think that because we have got […]

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Riquelme leads Argentina over Bolivia

Juan Roman Riquelme has four goals in three games in qualifying.
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice in the second half to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Saturday.
Riquelme scored in the 56th and 73rd minutes. He has four goals in three games […]

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Beckham “has a lot to prove”

David Beckham, who is expected to start, last played against Germany on Aug. 22.
Vienna, Austria  - David Beckham has rejoined England after a four-game absence for Friday’s friendly against Austria, but “still has a lot to prove,” England coach Steve McClaren said.
Beckham, who is […]

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Ronaldo shines as United topples Blackburn

 

Cristiano Ronaldo provided all of Manchester’s offense.
Manchester, England - Cristiano Ronaldo scored two first- half goals to lead Manchester United to a 2-0 win over Blackburn at Old Trafford on Sunday.
With striker Wayne Rooney sidelined […]

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United downs Dynamo to clinch berth in second round

Gerard Pique scored his first-ever Champions League goal.
Manchester, England  - Manchester United clinched a spot in the second round of the Champions League on Wednesday as the club handled Dynamo Kiev 4-0 at Old Trafford.
Gerard Pique and Carlos […]

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