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Beckham to rejoin Galaxy on two-year deal

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:12:46 +0800

Former England captain David Beckham will be returning to the LA Galaxy on a fresh two-year contract, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team said on Wednesday.

Football: First blood to Barca against Real in Spanish Cup�

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:52:58 +0800

MADRID – F. C. Barcelona came from behind to beat holders Real Madrid C.F. 2-1 in the first leg of an increasingly bad-tempered Spanish Cup quarterfinal in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday (early Thursday, PHL time).

FIFA urges Brazil to pass World Cup bill

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:15:52 +0800

Brazil had been demanding too much in negotiating the conditions for hosting the 2014 World Cup but a legal dispute should be settled within days, FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) said on Monday.

UFL: Nomads come from behind to beat Pasargad

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:52:36 +0800

Nomads Auction Manila FC recorded their first win in division one as they defeated� Pasargad FC 3-2 yesterday at the University of Makati stadium.

UFL 2012: Phil's two goals help Sparks beat Green Archers FC

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:43:10 +0800

Loyola Meralco forward�Phil Younghusband scored two goals before the Sparks�staved off a late comeback try by Green Archers FC in a 3-2 win Saturday�in the United Football League (UFL) at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

NFL:�Green Bay to host NY Giants in playoff game

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:43:24 +0800

The Green Bay Packers, led by Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, host the pass-rushing New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL) playoffs Sunday.

Football:�Former Yugoslavia coach Miljanic, 81

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:40:09 +0800

Former Yugoslavia and Real Madrid coach Miljan Miljanic, 81, has died in his native Serbia after a long battle with illness.

Azkals' new recruits banner UFL opening

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:35:03 +0800

Following a successful UFL Cup, the country's domestic league�kicked off its season with even bigger football names�on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno hospitalized

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:16:40 +0800

NEW YORK—Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno, fired in the fallout from the school's child sex abuse scandal, was hospitalized on Friday for observation due to complications from lung cancer treatments, his family said in a statement.

New Portugal football league head wants more clubs, TV cash

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:17:15 +0800

LISBON—Portugal's newly elected Professional football League (LPFP) president Mario Figueiredo wants to add two extra teams to the domestic Premier League and shift to a collective TV rights bargaining model which will increase clubs' revenues.

NFL:�Rampant Saints face test with solid 49ers defense

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:03:28 +0800

The New Orleans Saints, looking for their second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons, take their offensive firepower to San Francisco for Saturday's divisional round playoff where they will face the formidable defense of the 49ers.

UFL:�Big Four still favorites to win league title

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:29:43 +0800

The UFL returns on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium with fans expecting to be part of the biggest season in Philippine football history. Last season's finalists, Air Force and Loyola, will kick off their respective title bids against Kaya and Green Archers in the opening fixtures.

Football: Liverpool F.C. builds narrow Football League Cup lead over Man City�

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:58:52 +0800

MANCHESTER - Steven Gerrard scored the only goal of the game as Liverpool beat Manchester City 1-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at Eastlands here on Wednesday.

Football: Spurs sink Everton to fire Premier League title challenge�

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:53:45 +0800

LONDON - Tottenham's surprise challenge for the Premier League title gathered pace as a 2-0 win over Everton moved the north Londoners within three points of leaders Manchester City on Wednesday.

Football:�Elegant Sawa reveals Ballon d'Or preparation

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:15:14 +0800

TOKYO—Japan's Homare Sawa was so determined to look elegant at the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala she took two people to Switzerland to help her dress and spent the whole day getting ready, she said Wednesday.