Javier Hernandez, better known as “Chicharito” (“Little Pea”), has signed with Manchester United, making him the first Mexican to join the EPL club. Hernandez, 21, is the leading scorer in the Mexican league with Guadalajara and has scored in each of his three games for the Mexican national team this year, As part of the […]
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Rooney twists ankle — again
[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Wayne Rooney made a surprise start in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich onWednesday, but his exit early in the second half was precipitated when he twisted his ankle again. The injury probably puts the England international out of Sunday’s Premier Leaguematch against Blackburn. “I don’t think he will be in […]
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Unhappy Ferguson blasts Bayern
[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Bayern Munich stormed back from a 3-0 deficit at Manchester United after 41 minutes to get the two away goals in a 3-2 defeat that put it through to the semifinalsagainst French club Lyon. Dutch winger Arjen Robben won the series with a marvelous volley off Franck Ribery‘slong corner 16 minutes from […]
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Holden targets EPL comeback for last two games
U.S. midfielder Stuart Holden‘s goal is to return to action with Bolton Wanderers before the end of the English Premier League season on May 9. He plans on resuming full training soon after breaking his right leg while playing for the Americans in a March 3 exhibition against the Netherlands. Bolton closes the EPL campaign […]
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Dempsey out with thigh injury
Clint Dempsey, who has been so instrumental in Fulham’s run to the quarterfinals of the Europa League, will miss Thursday’s quarterfinal match againstWolfsburg with a thigh injury. Dempsey was injured in Sunday’s Premier League match against Wigan but played the entire game. Fulham’s other top striker, Bobby Zamora, is also injured. Fulham goes into the […]
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Messi outdoes himself
[UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE] Lionel Messi‘s first four-goal game propelled Barcelona to a 4-1 win over Arsenal and moved itinto the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League against Inter Milan. The Argentine went into the game with three hat tricks already in 2010 but only needed one half to add a fourth,erasing Arsenal’s lead on Danish […]
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Man. United won't risk Rooney
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson put an end to speculation that Wayne Rooney might start in Wednesday’s Champions League game against Bayern Munich,saying the England star has “no chance” of playing. Rooney twisted his ankle in the first leg of the quarterfinal series and was ruled out of action for “two to three weeks” by […]
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Cole could be back in England picture
Joe Cole could parlay his fine form for Chelsea into a berth on England’s World Cup team. His sublime goal for the Blues in last Saturday’s 2-1 win overManchester United came only weeks after England coach Fabio Capello appeared to have written him off. The knock on Cole is that he doesn’t have thepace needed […]
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What They're Saying
“It’s disrespectful to me because I was on the pitch against Hull. I don’t feel I’m a weak player. I felt strong and confident and I tried to get the job done. West Ham areunder pressure — there is a lot of money at stake if you go down. I’m sure it’s frustrating for them, […]
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UEFA Champions League Preview
[TV GUIDE] Four semifinal berths are on the line in the UEFA Champions League this week. Tuesday’s big match pits defending champion Barcelona against Arsenal.For a look at all the matchups and our predictions … TUESDAY … CSKA Moscow-Inter Milan TELEVISION: Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports en Espanol, live, 12:30 pm ET; Fox Soccer Plus, […]