Premiership Calls Time on 'Injury Breaks'

BBC Sport

The English Premier League has asked players, managers, and referees to stop kicking the ball out of play when a player goes down injured. "There was a general feeling that this player-led convention had gone too far," a Premier League spokesman told BBC Sport, adding that match officials should decide ... Read the whole story

Gerrard: I felt Liberated Against Greece

The Independent

Steve Gerrard says he felt "liberated" playing for England on the right side of midfield during the 4-0 win against Greece a few nights ago, causing him to rediscover an enthusiasm for playing for his country that had been lost under Sven Goran Eriksson. The Independent wonders whether that casts ... Read the whole story

Wenger: Don't Blame Us About Cole

Reuters UK

Ashley Cole wants to leave Arsenal for Chelsea, Arsenal says they're willing to let him go, and Chelsea desperately wants to sign him, yet after more than a month of negotiations, the teams still cannot agree to a fee. Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger says it's not their fault if the ... Read the whole story

Bayern: Hargreaves Stays

Reuters UK

Bayern Munich today issued a statement forcing Owen Hargreaves to remain with the club, despite talk from both the player and Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson about a possible transfer. "Bayern has today officially told Manchester United that their pursuit of Owen Hargreaves must cease," the German club said in ... Read the whole story

Juve Relegation Appeal Rejected

Football Italia

Juventus has failed to overturn a court decision relegating the club to Italy's Serie B for the 2006/2007 season. Juve officials failed to convince a CONI (Italy's Olympic committee) arbitration panel that the club deserved to be reinstated into the first division with a points deduction after debating the matter ... Read the whole story

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