Wednesday Kickoff: Redknapp acquitted, two Dynamo players arrested and more
Harry Redknapp is a free man. Redknapp and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric were acquitted of tax evasion charges after being found not guilty of avoiding to pay taxes on payments made into an offshore account in Monaco between 2002 and 2007, when both men were at Portsmouth. Mandaric had made payments totalling £189,000 into...
Tuesday Kickoff: Capello to meet with FA, Arsenal plan summer Asian tour & more
By JOHN BOSCHINI The English FA will meet with national team manager Fabio Capello after rising tensions over the dismissal of John Terry as captain threatens to fracture an already tenuous relationship between the two sides. Capello has been very outspoken in his disagreement with the FA's decision to strip Terry of the captain's armband...
Thursday Kickoff: Henry-to-Arsenal picks up steam, Ronaldinho stays put and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Although Thierry Henry's recent stint at Arsenal was technically just for training, rumors continue to swirl that Arsene Wenger is considering offering the former Arsenal striker a short-term contract. Some reports stipulate that a two-month loan has already been offered to the New York Red Bulls forward. Arsenal is set to lose...
Mid-Day Ticker: AZ goalkeeper has card rescinded, Neymar rumors swirl & more
Common sense has prevailed. The Dutch football federation has rescinded the red card given to AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado in the aftermath of Wednesday's pitch invasion during a cup game against Ajax. The goalkeeper was the target of a fan who ran onto the field right at the player in the 36th minute of...
Afternoon Ticker: Balotelli and Richards scuffle, Rowdies return and more
By FRANCO PANIZO Mario Balotelli and Micah Richards were anything but all smiles in Thursday's training session. The two Manchester City regulars were involved in a scuffle near the end of practice following a heated exchange of words. Richards had to be held back by fellow teammates when he attempted to continue the argument. It...
Wednesday Kickoff: Dynamo sell naming rights, Santos reaches final and more
Houston Dynamo fans have been waiting since the club's inaugural 2006 season for a soccer-specific stadium they could call their own, and, come May, that dream will be realized. According to the Houston Chronicle, that stadium will be named BBVA Compass Stadium at an official ceremony slated for Wednesday afternoon. BBVA Compass is a worldwide...
Friday Kickoff: Vidic out for season, Tigres take Apertura final lead and more
Manchester United's week has gone from bad to worse. After being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League in the group stage, United got word Friday that centerback Nemanja Vidic will miss the remainder of the season after suffering ligament damage in his right knee. Vidic suffered the injury at the end of the first half...
Weekend Rewind: Stanford wins women’s NCAA title, Mexican final set and more
Photo by Steven Limentani/ISIphotos.com Stanford's women's soccer team has completed its climb up the NCAA ladder. Finally. After falling in the national title game in each of the last two seasons, Stanford held off Duke to capture the 2011 title with a 1-0 victory in Kennesaw, Ga., on Sunday. Teresa Noyola scored the game-winner in...
