Football

Saturday Nov 7 23:51 AEDT

The cap came off and so did the pressure as Gold Coast United ended a dreadful fortnight with a 1-0 triumph over A-League frontrunners Sydney FC.

Saturday Nov 7 23:43 AEDT

Korea's Pohang wins AFC Champions league

Pohang Steelers of South Korea shocked two-time champions Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia 2-1 to capture the AFC Champions League title on Saturday.

Saturday Nov 7 22:54 AEDT

Beckham keen to play Champions League

David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan on his second loan spell in January.

Saturday Nov 7 22:05 AEDT

Mariners shock Victory with record win

A flurry of late goals has delivered the Central Coast Mariners their equal biggest A-League win, handing Melbourne Victory a 4-0 thrashing at Etihad Stadium.

Saturday Nov 7 15:15 AEDT

Zola looks for hammer blow against struggling Everton

Gianfranco Zola may be a relative novice in the managerial trade, but already the Italian has experienced more dizzying highs and stultifying lows than many of the most grizzled veterans.

Ferguson makes case for United defence

Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced his support for Manchester United's defenders in the light of a relatively disappointing start to the season by the reigning Premier League champions.

Saturday Nov 7 15:13 AEDT

Ancelotti confident ahead of United acid test

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti knows his first Premier League clash with Manchester United will provide the acid test of his title credentials, but he believes the champions have weaknesses that can be exploited in Sunday's summit meeting.

Saturday Nov 7 14:06 AEDT

Roar coach not keen on goal technology

Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou is not keen on introducing goal line technology despite his side missing out on a goal against Adelaide United.

Saturday Nov 7 12:36 AEDT

S Africa to WCup a legacy for Parreira

New coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said that turning around the struggling national team of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa would be his lasting legacy.

Saturday Nov 7 12:32 AEDT

Only ourselves to blame: Sterjovski

Perth Glory would be sitting pretty at the top of the A-League table if it wasn't for a series of silly mistakes, according to striker Mile Sterjovski.

Saturday Nov 7 12:29 AEDT

Jets look to turn the A-League corner

Newcastle coach Branko Culina says his side has put its worst performance of the season behind ahead of what looms as a crucial match against North Queensland.

Saturday Nov 7 10:55 AEDT

Real defy Portugal request for Ronaldo

Real Madrid have told Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz they will not make star Cristiano Ronaldo available for two crucial World Cup qualifying playoffs.

Beckham rakes in STG10m in sponsorship

David Beckham earned nearly STG10 million ($A18 million) from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Saturday Nov 7 07:39 AEDT

Chelsea transfer ban lifted

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted that he will not be rushing for the chequebook despite a transfer ban being lifted on the Premier League leaders.

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Tuqiri's memorable debut for English side sees world champions toppled in upset ... read more Schoolmate showdown

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