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Leonardo named as new Inter Milan boss

Brazilian coach Leonardo was on Friday named as the new boss of European and Italian champions Inter Milan, taking over from the sacked Rafael Benitez.

 
 
 

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Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Arsenal will fear Didier Drogba when the sides meet at the Emirates on Monday.
 
 
 

Diego Forlan

 
 
Uruguay’s footballer of the World Cup finals Diego Forlan injured ligaments in his right ankle on Wednesday and will be out for an unspecified amount of time.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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France national soccer team player Thierry Henry attends a news conference at Michel Volnay stadium in the French overseas territory of La Reunion June 2, 2010.

Henry, Anelka will donate World Cup bonuses

France strikers Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka have agreed to give up their World Cup-related bonuses after it was revealed they had yet to do so, French Sports minister Chantal Jouanno said on Wednesday.


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Stephen Harper and Environment Minister Gary Lunn campaign in B.C.

Women's World Cup bid given boost

Gary Lunn, federal sports minister, announced $15 million in government funding Monday if Canada is successful in its bid to land the 2015 FIFA women's World Cup.


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Spain's defender Gerard Pique holds up the trophy next to teammates on a stage set up for the Spanish team victory ceremony in Madrid on July 12, 2010 a day after they won the 2010 FIFA football World Cup match against the Netherlands in Johannesburg.

Soccer's good, bad, ugly for 2010

The annual pilgrimage into our brains to find the most memorable soccer images of a year is always a fascinating journey. What sticks might be exciting or embarrassing, thrilling or infuriating, disgusting or delightful.


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Barcelona’s win trumps Spain’s triumph in 2010 soccer memories

The annual pilgrimage into our brains to find the most memorable soccer images of a year is always a fascinating journey.


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Whitecaps to host Toronto FC in 2011 MLS opener

Just in time for spring, the Vancouver Whitecaps will launch their rebirth in top-flight soccer with a Major League Soccer opener at home March 19 against Toronto FC.


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The Canadian team poses during the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Canadian Soccer Association is bidding to host the event in 2015.

Federal government backs soccer bid

The federal government has pledged up to $15 million if Canada is successful in landing the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.


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Everton spoil City’s big chance on Tevez return

Tim Cahill and Leighton Baines stole the show from Carlos Tevez as 10-man Everton clinched a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Eastlands on Monday.


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English soccer icon David Beckham looks on as he arrives to a press conference on December 1, 2010 ahead of England's 2018 World Cup bid final presentation to the FIFA, the world football's ruling body.

Beckham reveals England ambitions

Former England captain David Beckham has revealed that he wants to play for a European club this winter in a bid to win back his place in the national side.


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Canada clinches four nations title

The Canadian women's soccer team rallied to tie Brazil and clinch the Four Nations tournament in Sao Oaulo on Sunday.


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Even the middling Flames deserve presents

The task of doling out presents to the Calgary Flames wouldn't be any-one's idea of a jolly exercise this Yuletide. There's a decidedly shabby Billy Bob Thornton feel to the gift-giving -- unfiltered cigarette dangling limply from cracked lips, bloodshot eyes, ratty red suit, bottle of scotch at the ready and a blowsy blonde perched on your lap.

 
 

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