World Cup Whistle-Blower Shot Dead
therightperspective.org — A senior ANC member who became a whistle-blower over corruption surrounding the upcoming World Cup games was shot dead in front of his home Sunday evening.More… (Soccer)
Manchester City Poised For Michael Owen Bid
telegraph.co.uk — Manchester City are expected to make a £6 million bid for Newcastle striker Michael Owen when the January transfer window opens on Thursday.The cash-rich Eastlands side believe they can capitalise on Owen's decision to delay signing a new contract to sign the England forward. More… (Soccer)
Footballer Tackles Opponent With Chainsaw
telegraph.co.uk — A footballer who was sent off returned and attacked an opposition player with a chainsaw, a court heard. Anthony Lloyd, 20, was ordered off the park pitch for foul language but returned with the running power tool and tried to chop the hands off rival Paul Westwood while yelling: "I'm a crank."More… (Soccer)
Money woes hits world's richest football league
edition.cnn.com — The falling value of the pound against the euro might be good for British exporters, but for the country's football clubs it's a kick in the teeth.More… (Soccer)
Claudio Ranieri's chance for Chelsea revenge
telegraph.co.uk — Claudio Ranieri may have been unable to save his job at Chelsea after Roman Abramovich's takeover, but he learnt enough to know how to pile the pressure on any occupant of the dug-out at Stamford Bridge.More… (Soccer)
Jailed Liverpool Fan Can Get Free Pardon
news.bbc.co.uk — Jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields has won an important battle at the High Court in his bid for a free pardon. The 22-year-old is serving a 10-year sentence for the attempted murder of a barman in Bulgaria in 2005, but has always maintained his innocence. More… (Soccer)
Bobby Charlton Given BBC Lifetime Award
news.bbc.co.uk — Sir Bobby Charlton will be honoured with the 2008 BBC Sports Personality's Lifetime Achievement award on Sunday. Charlton, 71, helped England to World Cup success in 1966 and then led Manchester United to European Cup glory in 1968, scoring twice in the final. More… (Soccer)
Uefa To Investigate Wayne Rooney Stamping Allegations
guardian.co.uk — Wayne Rooney could miss the next round of the Champions League after Uefa said it would investigate a claim that the striker stamped on Aalborg's Kasper Risgard during last night's match at Old Trafford.More… (Soccer)
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