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Babel threatens to leave Liverpool

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:31:17 EST

Dutch international Ryan Babel has threatened to leave English Premier League side Liverpool unless he is picked to play in more games by his manager Rafa Benitez.

The world football weekly

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:55:27 EST

Each week Fanzone brings you a visual round-up of news from around the world of football -- whether the soccer story centers on drama in Europe, coach changes in Central America or events in Africa, all the stories worth knowing are here.

Blatter calls emergency FIFA meeting

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:26 EST

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of the executive committee of the world governing body after the Republic of Ireland's controversial defeat to France in the World Cup playoffs.

Salt Lake upsets Galaxy for MLS title

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:09:32 EST

Defender Robbie Russell led Real Salt Lake to an upset win over the Los Angeles Galaxy in a penalty shootout Sunday night that gave the underdogs victory in extended time and the Major League Soccer Cup title.

Henry: I nearly quit Les Bleus

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:07:16 EST

France captain Thierry Henry says he considered quitting international football over the handball controversy as Les Bleus qualified for the World Cup finals at the expense of Ireland last week.

Defoe gets five as Spurs score nine

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:18:56 EST

England striker Jermain Defoe scores five goals as Tottenham rout Wigan 9-1 to move into the Champions League spots in the English Premier League.

Juventus edge Milan for second

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:36:13 EST

Juventus stayed ahead of a resurgent AC Milan in second place in Serie A with a 1-0 home victory over Udinese in Sunday's late match.

Beckham pledges future to L.A. Galaxy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:37:07 EST

David Beckham pledged his future to the Los Angeles Galaxy and says that victory in Sunday's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake would rank alongside other career achievements such as winning the Champions League with Manchester United.