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Real Madrid Sweat On David Beckham Injury – In-Form England Midfielder’s Ankle Injury Could Upset Real’s La Liga Title Bid

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Thu, 07/06/2007 - 15:38.

Real Madird are sweating on the fitness of star midfielder David Beckham, who picked up an ankle injury in England’s 3-0 win in Estonia in a Euro 2008 qualifier on Wednesday.


LA Galaxy Targeting To Team Up Luis Figo With David Beckham – Figo Declares Either Play At Inter Or Quit

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Thu, 07/06/2007 - 15:34.

With David Beckham already signed from Real Madrid, LA Galaxy are reportedly planning to swoop for his former team-mate at the El Santiago Bernabeu, Luis Figo, who is yet to decide on extending his stay at Serie A champions Inter Milan.


Brazil Coach Dunga Says Barcelona’s Ronaldinho Has To Train -AC Milan’s Kaka “Best Player” – Real’s Robinho On The Up

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Mon, 04/06/2007 - 14:05.

Brazil coach Dunga has said AC Milan’s Kaka is the “best player” while pointing out that Barcelona’s Ronaldinho, who has been drawing flak for his expanding waistline, needs to train.


Team Line-ups Denmark v Sweden – Rommedahl Starts, Arsenal’s Bendtner On Bench For Denmark – Ljungberg Leads Swedish Charge

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Sat, 02/06/2007 - 19:05.

Following are the team line-ups for the Group F Euro 2008 qualifier between Denmark and Sweden at the Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, on Saturday.


Brazil Hold England 1-1 – John Terry Goal Off David Beckham’s Assist Cancelled Out By Diego

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Fri, 01/06/2007 - 22:08.

England were held to a 1-1 draw by Brazil as Diego scored the last-gasp equaliser in the injury time of the second half, during their international friendly at the Wembley Stadium on Friday night.


England v Brazil Line-ups – Shorey Makes Debut Start; Owen & Smith Up Front For Three Lions – Robinho & Love Attack For Brazil

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Fri, 01/06/2007 - 20:00.

England will have Michael Owen and Alan Smith in the attacking role with former skipper David Beckham back in the side after 11 months as Steve McClaren’s men take on a formidable Brazil in an international friendly at the Wembley Stadium on Friday.


John Terry & Co Back Steve McClaren Ahead Of Euro Qualifier In Estonia – Chelsea Skipper Hails In-Form David Beckham

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Thu, 31/05/2007 - 14:45.

England skipper John Terry has said that he senses no pressure on under-fire manager Steve McClaren in the wake of Three Lions’ below-par performances in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, and vowed to pick up three points in the crucial match in Estonia on June 6.


Aston Villa Boss Martin O’Neill Apologises To England U-21 Manager Stuart Pearce Over Gabriel Agbonlahor 'Mix-Up'

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Wed, 30/05/2007 - 20:44.

England U-21 manager Stuart Pearce is unhappy with the way Aston Villa attacker Gabriel Agbonlahor has gone missing thereby losing out on the chance to make it to the 23-man squad for next month's European Championship in Holland. However, Villa boss Martin O’Neill has termed the situation as a “mix-up” resulted from mis-communication and has apologised.


Statistics Favour Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard & Chelsea’s Frank Lampard Central Midfield Partnership For England

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Wed, 30/05/2007 - 14:03.

While the whole of England is divided on whether Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard should start together, manager Steve McClaren has highlighted the duo have made up an effective contribution together in the central midfield.


Barcelona’s Ronaldinho Banned For Nou Camp Clash With Espanyol, Available For Final La Liga Game Against Gimnastic

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Wed, 30/05/2007 - 13:55.

Barcelona will be without Brazilian star Ronaldinho for their next La Liga match, which is at Nou Camp against local rivals Espanyol this weekend, in what could be a blow to their chances of retaining the Spanish title. However, the punishment of missing just one match is also a relief to the defending champions.


Real Boss Fabio Capello Backs David Beckham For England Recall – Three Lions Boss McClaren Monitors Beckham’s Form

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Fri, 25/05/2007 - 16:11.

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has come out in support of midfielder David Beckham, who the Italian feels should be playing for England.


Steve McClaren Optimistic As England Chase Euro 2008 Finals Berth – Kick-Off Preparations With B Friendly Against Albania

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Thu, 24/05/2007 - 19:38.

After being the target for fans’ ire, England manager Steve McClaren will begin the preparations for their crucial qualifying campaign for the Euro 2008 with a match in Estonia on June 6, with his B team taking on Albania at Turf Moor, Burnley, on Friday. An international friendly against Brazil on June 1 will be next at the new Wembley.


France Skipper Patrick Vieira To Miss Euro Qualifiers Against Ukraine & Georgia - Joins Thierry Henry & Willy Sagnol On Sideline

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Mon, 21/05/2007 - 19:55.

France will be without captain Patrick Vieira (knee) to go with injured striker Thierry Henry and defender Willy Sagnol, for European qualifiers against Ukraine on June 2 and Georgia on June 6, both at home.


Chelsea’s Andriy Shevchenko Omitted From Oleg Blokhin's 21-Man Squad For Ukraine’s Euro 2008 Group B Qualifier In France

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Mon, 21/05/2007 - 18:13.

Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin has left out Chelsea forward Andriy Shevchenko from his 21-man squad for a Euro 2008 Group B qualifier in France on June 2..


Chelsea Winger Joe Cole Desperate To Make England Comeback – Eyes Return For Three Lions’ Friendly Against Brazil

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Mon, 21/05/2007 - 17:28.

Chelsea winger Joe Cole wants to make England comeback with Steve McClaren’s side scheduled to meet Brazil on June 1 in a friendly at the new Wembley and then undertake a trip to Estonia for June 6 Euro 2008 qualifier.


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