Factbox on Netherlands and Real Madrid
striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who retired from international
soccer on Monday:
* Age 32, born July 1, 1976, in Oss, Netherlands.
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Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:49:31 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Any fears that Arsenal's close-season exodus would leave the Gunners stuck among the Premier League also-rans were dispelled in one bewildering interchange between Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor. -- read full article
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:02:43 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Celtic head into the new Scottish Premier League campaign as firm favourites to retain the title despite a close-season scarred by discontent over the club's lack of transfer activity. -- read full article
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:21:01 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Liverpool winger Sebastian Leto will be forced to leave Anfield on loan after the Argentine winger was refused a work permit, team manager Rafael Benitez said Monday. -- read full article
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:57:17 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
England striker Michael Owen could return to action in Newcastle's friendly against Valencia on Saturday after getting the green light to begin training after a calf injury. -- read full article
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:57:58 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Blackburn boss Paul Ince returned to his former club to sign Manchester United defender Danny Simpson on a season-long loan on Monday. -- read full article
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:26:09 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Lithuania coach Algimantas Liubinskas has quit his job to concentrate on campaigning for a seat in parliament, the Baltic state's football federation announced on Monday. -- read full article
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:51:28 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Former winners Enyimba and
Zamalek took their first points in the group phase of the
African Champions League with home wins on Sunday.
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Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:46:17 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Barcelona's Argentine striker Lionel Messi will take over the number 10 shirt that was last worn by Brazil's Ronaldinho, who was transfered to AC Milan, the club said Sunday. -- read full article
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:15:49 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
Arsene Wenger believes Emmanuel Adebayor will be more dangerous than ever after the Arsenal striker demonstrated his commitment to the Gunners with a match-winning performance against Real Madrid. -- read full article
Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:42:53 PDT - Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News
