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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

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Delighted Mitchell hails his defensive rocks

Mitchell hails 'the old Glory'

Coach Dave Mitchell took great delight in his side's defensive strength as Perth saw off Sydney FC 2-0.

  • FIFA call crisis talks after qualifiers, betting scandal

    PARIS (AFP) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called an extraordinary general meeting for December 2 following the Thierry Henry handball incident and an ongoing investigation into match-fixing in Europe.

    November 24, 2009, 2:04 am

  • Germany sets up betting scandal task force

    BERLIN (AFP) - The German Football Federation (DFB) and the German Football League (DFL) announced on Monday the creation of a task force here to probe a betting scandal which has rocked European football.

    November 24, 2009, 1:57 am

  • Wigan refund fans who witnessed Spurs massacre

    WIGAN, England (AFP) - Wigan's shell-shocked players on Monday offered to refund supporters who travelled to London to watch their side being thrashed 9-1 by Tottenham.

    November 24, 2009, 12:55 am

  • Germany to set up betting scandal task force

    BERLIN (AFP) - The German Football Federation (DFB) and the German Football League (DFL) announced the creation of a task force here Monday to investigate a betting scandal which has rocked European football.

    November 23, 2009, 10:55 pm

  • Palermo fire coach Zenga after derby draw

    ROME (AFP) - Palermo on Monday sacked coach Walter Zenga, a day after their 1-1 home draw against Sicilian rivals Catania.

    November 23, 2009, 8:45 pm

  • Nine arrested in Italian betting scandal

    ROME (AFP) - Nine people have been arrested, accused of illegal betting in Italian football, police said on Monday.

    November 23, 2009, 8:36 pm

  • Brink cops four match ban

    Gold Coast defender Sebastiaan Van Den Brink has been slapped with a four match ban after man handling referee Chris Beath.

    November 23, 2009, 6:12 pm

  • Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup

    Real Salt Lake stunned David Beckham and the LA Galaxy, winning the Major League Soccer title 5-4 on penalties after the championship match ended in a 1-1 draw.

    November 23, 2009, 3:34 pm

  • Amphlett makes positive step to Glory

    Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell has praised new signing Tommy Amphlett's nerveless debut in the club's 2-0 win over Sydney FC at ME Bank Stadium on Saturday.

    November 23, 2009, 3:27 pm

  • Sterjovski confident of Central Coast start

    Perth Glory striker Mile Sterjovski has made an early shout for a return to the starting line-up in Friday's match away to Central Coast Mariners after a starring role as a substitute in the club's 2-0 win over high-flying Sydney yesterday.

    November 23, 2009, 11:40 am

  • Delighted Mitchell hails his defensive rocks

    Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell praised the defensive effort of Chris Coyne and Andy Todd after his side saw off Sydney FC 2-0 at ME Bank Stadium yesterday.

    November 23, 2009, 7:20 am

  • Kewell's goal helps Galatasaray to draw

    Harry Kewell's first-half goal was cancelled out and Galatasaray had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Manisaspor in Turkish Super Lig football on Sunday.

    November 23, 2009, 6:56 am

  • Milan and Juve win to keep hold of Inter's coat-tails

    ROME (AFP) - AC Milan edged Cagliari in a 4-3 thriller and Juventus laboured to a 1-0 home win over Udinese on Sunday as both Italian giants kept leaders Inter Milan within their sights.

    November 23, 2009, 5:53 am

  • Five-star Defoe as Spurs put nine past Wigan

    LONDON (AFP) - Jermain Defoe scored five goals as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Wigan Athletic 9-1 at White Hart Lane here on Sunday, a record victory for the hosts in the top-flight.

    November 23, 2009, 5:37 am

  • Rovers give Allardyce a boost with win over Bolton

    BOLTON, England (AFP) - Blackburn Rovers gave their absent manager Sam Allardyce something to cheer with a 2-0 win away to his former club Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League on Sunday.

    November 23, 2009, 12:38 am

  • Messi injury adds to Barca woes

    MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona's Argentine attacking midfielder Lionel Messi faces missing his club's crucial Champions League meeting with Inter Milan after picking up a thigh injury in Saturday's draw with Athletic Bilbao, the club said on Sunday.

    November 22, 2009, 11:58 pm

  • Evra fights Henry corner in handball row

    PARIS (AFP) - Manchester United's French international defender Patrice Evra has come out fighting in defence of teammate Thierry Henry, vilified for his handball in his country's World Cup qualifying win over Ireland.

    November 22, 2009, 9:04 pm

  • Mariners top W-League ladder

    The W-League title race has been blown wide open after Adelaide United stunned Brisbane Roar by holding the leaders to a 2-2 draw.

    November 22, 2009, 7:04 pm

  • Jets shot down by Phoenix in heat

    Wellington Phoenix continued their climb up the A-League ladder with a 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets in brutal conditions at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday.

    November 22, 2009, 5:46 pm

  • Ferguson looks ahead to New Year duel with Chelsea

    MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United can take charge of the title race if they reach the New Year in touch with leaders Chelsea.

    November 22, 2009, 10:49 am

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