Russia defender Shishkin to miss Euro
Lokomotiv Moscow defender Roman Shishkin will miss the Euro-2012 championships after suffering a bout of acute poisoning, Russia manager Dick Advocaat told the press Thursday. (24 May 2012)
Okore, Pedersen complete Denmark's Euro squad
Defender Jores Okore and striker Nicklas Pedersen on Thursday became the final two players to be named in Denmark coach Morten Olsen's squad for Euro 2012. (24 May 2012)
Japan call up Miyaichi for qualifiers
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni on Thursday called up 12 Europe-based players including Arsenal teenager Ryo Miyaichi for a trio of vital World Cup qualifying matches in June. (24 May 2012)
Liverpool's Kuyt flattered by Hamburg interest
Liverpool's Dutch international Dirk Kuyt revealed on Thursday that Bundesliga side Hamburg was one of the options he was considering if he eventually decides to leave Anfield. (24 May 2012)
Pizarro set for Bayern return: report
Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro, out of contract with Werder Bremen, is poised to sign a one year contract with former club Bayern Munich, it was reported on Thursday. (24 May 2012)
Russia coach rejects Warsaw hotel switch
Russia's Dutch coach Dick Advocaat on Thursday ruled out shifting his team's Euro 2012 base from a central Warsaw hotel out of concerns about a politically-sensitive rally only days into the event. (24 May 2012)
Anelka denies threat to quit Shanghai
French striker Nicolas Anelka Thursday denied threatening to quit Shanghai Shenghua and pledged to stick with the Chinese club as it pursues the signature of his ex-Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba. (24 May 2012)
Gerrard rules out retiring after Euro 2012
England midfielder Steven Gerrard on Thursday ruled out retiring from international football after Euro 2012. (24 May 2012)
40% of Brazil World Cup projects yet to start
A little over two years before the kickoff of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, nearly 40 percent of projects are yet to start, the government said Wednesday, insisting there was no cause for alarm. (24 May 2012)
Saudi duo Al Hilal, Ittihad, into quarter-finals
South Korean striker Yoo Byung-Soo scored a four-timer as Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal crushed Baniyas of the United Arab Emirates 7-1 in the Asian Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday. (24 May 2012)
Poland asks Russia to change hotel amid demo fears
Poland has asked Russia to consider shifting its Euro 2012 base from a central Warsaw hotel, Sports Minister Joanna Mucha said Wednesday, amid concerns about a politically-sensitive rally. (23 May 2012)
Heynckes safe in Bayern post, says Hoeness
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness will tell Thursday's edition of Bild that Jupp Heynckes will remain as coach of the German giants next season "whatever happens." (23 May 2012)
Barton slapped with 12 match ban
QPR's volatile captain Joey Barton received a 12 match ban from the Football Association on Wednesday after being found guilty by an Independent Commission of two counts of violent conduct. (23 May 2012)
Amalfitano joins Newcastle
Newcastle on Wednesday announced the arrival of their latest French recruit, midfielder Romain Amalfitano from Reims. (23 May 2012)
Japan blank Azerbaijan in World Cup warm-up
Asian champions Japan whipped Azerbaijan 2-0 in a friendly at home Wednesday to boost their morale before opening their final World Cup qualifying campaign next month. (23 May 2012)
Rapturous welcome for Drogba on Olympics torch relay
Chelsea's Champions League hero Didier Drogba was given a rapturous welcome as he carried the Olympic flame on Wednesday, the day after announcing he was leaving the club. (23 May 2012)
Hazard to get Belgian number 10 shirt
New Belgium coach Marc Wilmots is to hand star striker Eden Hazard the number 10 shirt for the friendly matches against Montenegro and England. (23 May 2012)
Villa absence a 'hard blow,' say Spain players
Spain's players on Wednesday rued the absence of star striker David Villa from their Euro 2012 campaign but said they were still geared up to become the first country to win three major titles in a row. (23 May 2012)
Inter to open football schools in Indonesia
Inter Milan will open football schools in Indonesia, the club said in the capital Jakarta on Wednesday, following a trend started by Arsenal and Liverpool. (23 May 2012)
Paris officials reject 'new' Parc des Princes plan
A senior French local government official on Wednesday dismissed a plan by Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari owners to knock down the historic Parc des Princes and build a new stadium in its place, calling it unworkable. (23 May 2012)
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