Hodgson appoints Lewington as Euro assistant
Ray Lewington (R) worked together with Roy Hodgson at Fulham LONDON, England ● New England manager Roy Hodgson has appointed Fullham’s Ray Lewington to his coaching staff for next month’s European...
View ArticlePolice wary of fake England fans
DONETSK, Ukraine ● The head of the uniformed British police officer squad travelling with England fans at Euro 2012 has said their main concern is that innocent supporters could be accused of trouble...
View ArticleNasri’s ‘Shut your mouth’ outburst aimed at French journalist
DONETSK, Ukraine ● Samir Nasri’s outburst after scoring Monday at the European Championship was aimed at a French journalist who questioned his form the day before. When Nasri scored late in the...
View ArticleBarcelona post record profit for last season
BARCELONA, Spain ● Barcelona’s failure win La Liga helped them post a record 48.8 million euro ($59.38 million) profit for the 2011-12 season, vice-president for economic affairs Javier Faus said on...
View ArticleSuarez commits long-term to Liverpool
Luis Suarez LIVERPOOL, England ● Luiz Suarez has ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new long-term contract with Liverpool. Striker Suarez had been linked with a move to Juventus,...
View ArticleColumbus Crew lures Alex Caulfield from FOX Soccer
COLUMBUS, Ohio ● Columbus Crew today announced five new hires within the club’s front office. In recent weeks the organization has welcomed Alex Caulfield to its ranks as Senior Director of...
View ArticleStrachan proud to be manager of Scotland
Gordon Strachan GLASGOW, Scotland ● Gordon Strachan said his appointment as the new manager of Scotland had been “40 years in the making” after he was given the task of reviving the country’s...
View ArticleCellino agrees Leeds takeover
LEEDS, England ● An Italian company run by the owners of Serie A team Cagliari is taking over fallen English power Leeds, pledging Saturday to return the club to the Premier League. Following a...
View ArticleNetherlands held by Ecuador in World Cup 2014 warm-up
Robin van Persie scored a super goal AMSTERDAM, Netherlands ● Captain Robin van Persie netted a superb volleyed goal as an under-strength Netherlands came from behind to draw 1-1 with visitors Ecuador...
View ArticlePoyet longer with Sunderland
SUNDERLAND, England ● Sunderland manager Gus Poyet ended speculation over his future on Wednesday by signing a new deal which will keep him at the Stadium of Light until 2016. Poyet guided Sunderland...
View ArticleWest Ham deny approaching Jurgen Klopp
WEST HAM, England • West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has hit out at “nonsense” suggestions that the club had approached Jurgen Klopp about replacing Sam Allardyce. Premier League clubs were put on...
View ArticleLily Parr, the female Messi of her time
LONDON, England ● “Complaints have been made as to football being played by women, the Council feel impelled to express their strong opinion that the game of football is quite unsuitable for females...
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