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Bin Hammam: Time for Blatter to leave FIFA

ESPNsoccernet staff — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:06:50 GMT

Mohamed Bin Hammam has claimed that is it time for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to step down, after 13 years in charge, as he campaigns to take charge of world football's governing body.

Rangers forward Naismith misses Brazil tie

soccernet.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:09:49 GMT

Rangers midfielder Steven Naismith has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for Sunday's friendly with Brazil with hamstring and groin injuries, assistant manager Peter Houston has confirmed.

Argentina: Olimpo beat Boca Juniors to go top

soccernet.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:40:33 GMT

Olimpo moved a point clear at the top of the Argentinian Clausura on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Boca Juniors.

Argentina: Olimpo beat Boca Junior to go top

soccernet.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:03:17 GMT

Olimpo moved a point clear at the top of the Argentinian Clausura on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Boca Juniors.

Galaxy 1-1 New England: Juninho nets again

soccernet.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:56:03 GMT

Galaxy 1-1 New England: Juninho nets again

MLS: Champions Rapids off to a winning start

soccernet.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:17:02 GMT

The Colorado Rapids began their title defence with a 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

K-League: Suwon lose to Pohang Steelers

soccernet.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:53:37 GMT

Suwon Bluewings lost their hold on top spot in the K-League after losing 2-0 at Pohang Steelers.

Argentina: Godoy keep up pressure on Racing

soccernet.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:46:52 GMT

Godoy Cruz moved within two points of Argentinian Clausura leaders Racing Club on Saturday night thanks to a 2-0 win over Lanus.

Mexico: Monterrey move within point of Tigres

soccernet.com — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:35:32 GMT

Mexican Clausura champions Monterrey moved within a point of Group One leaders Tigres on Saturday night thanks to a 2-1 victory over 10-man Club America.

Platini primed to take over from Sepp Blatter

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:32:30 GMT

Michel Platini is being groomed to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA President in four years' time, according to ESPNsoccernet sources within football's corridors of power.

Beckenbauer fears for FIFA unity

soccernet.com — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:28:46 GMT

Franz Beckenbauer has warned that the FIFA presidential election battle could split the world governing body apart.

Bin Hammam confirms Blatter challenge

ESPNsoccernet staff — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:27 GMT

Asian football supremo Mohamed bin Hammam has officially declared that he will run against Sepp Blatter at the FIFA presidential election in June, claiming "the time is right" to fight the incumbent.

Libertadores: Junior move into round of 16

soccernet.com — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:36:23 GMT

Colombian side Junior secured their place in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 by beating Bolivian outfit Oriente Petrolero 2-1 on Thursday night.

Bin Hammam to announce Blatter challenge

soccernet.com — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:22:24 GMT

Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam will announce on Friday he is to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency.

Copa Libertadores: Big wins for Brazilian giants

soccernet.com — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:32:17 GMT

Brazilian giants Cruzeiro moved a step closer to qualification for the Copa Libertadores round of 16 by hammering Colombian side Tolima 6-1 in Sete Lagoas on Wednesday night.

Argentina 4-1 Venezuela: Mouche double

soccernet.com — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:54:52 GMT

A brace from Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche helped a domestic-based Argentina side overcome Venezuela in Wednesday's international friendly in San Juan.

ACL: Shandong Luneng ease to first victory

soccernet.com — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:58:36 GMT

Shandong Luneng claimed their first win in this season's Asian Champions League after easing past Cerezo Osaka 2-0 at Shandong Sports Centre.

MLS: Galaxy silence Sounders in opener

ESPNsoccernet staff — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:38:30 GMT

Juninho's second-half strike ensured the Los Angeles Galaxy opened the 2011 Major League Soccer season in style with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday night.

Copa Libertadores: Libertad race into last 16

soccernet.com — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:20:24 GMT

Paraguayan side Libertad became the first team to qualify for the Copa Libertadores round of 16 with a 1-0 Group One victory over Universidad San Martin 1-0 in Peru on Tuesday night.

Mokoena axed by South Africa for ANC game

soccernet.com — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:59:55 GMT

South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena has been dropped from the squad to face Egypt in a crucial African Nations Cup qualifier.

Japan's Kashima Antlers suspend all activity

soccernet.com — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:22:38 GMT

Kashima Antlers have suspended all activity and told foreign players and staff they could leave Japan as fears escalated over a stricken nuclear plant.

Argentina: Independiente off the mark in style

soccernet.com — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:24:07 GMT

Independiente picked up their first victory of the Argentinian Clausura season on Monday night with an emphatic 4-0 home triumph over Newell's Old Boys.

Dortmund's Langerak gets Socceroos chance

ESPNsoccernet staff — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:24:43 GMT

Mitch Langerak, back-up goalkeeper at Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund, has been named in Australia's squad for the friendly against Germany on March 29.

Wilshere Olympic inclusion down to Arsenal

ESPNsoccernet staff — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:39:48 GMT

Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere could only be chosen to play at both the London 2012 Olympics and Euro 2012 finals with Arsenal's permission, according to FA general secretary Alex Horne.

Gyan hopes Welbeck will opt for Ghana

ESPNsoccernet staff — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:41:04 GMT

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is hopeful Danny Welbeck will represent Ghana at international level.