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Promoted Reading pose stern test for Chelsea: Di Matteo
Soccer-Promoted Reading pose stern test for Chelsea - Di Matteo
Soccer-Jankovic succeeds Prosinecki at Red Star
Red Star name Jankovic as new coach
Song happy to join 'best team' Barcelona
Hungary condemns anti-Semitic chants at Israel game
Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United
Soccer-Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United
Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Tuesday, Aug 21
Schweinsteiger set for bench in Bayern's opener
Soccer-Fan jailed after Europa League match abandoned
Alex Song, listo para pelear por su sitio en el Barcelona
Song ready to battle for his Barcelona slot
Soccer-Song ready to battle for his Barcelona slot
Soccer-Cameroon defender Bassong leaves Spurs for Norwich
Vilanova and Mourinho go eye-to-eye in Super Cup
PREVIEW-Soccer-Vilanova and Mourinho go eye-to-eye in Super Cup
Soccer-Shaqiri set for success after bright Bayern debut
Soccer-Finnish defender Moisander agrees to join Ajax
Soccer-Australia FA appoint Gallop as new CEO
Kuranyi upbeat about Dynamo's future
Soccer-Newell's overcome dismissals to defeat San Martin
Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures
Soccer-Greek championship fixtures
Soccer-Supercopa de Espana final fixture
Soccer-Dutch championship fixtures
Soccer-Serie A fixtures
Soccer-Bundesliga fixtures
Soccer-Turkish championship fixtures
Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures
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Soccer-La Liga fixtures
Soccer-English premier league fixtures
Soccer-Ligue 1 fixtures
Fellaini and Everton stun Man United in league opener
Billionaire George Soros invests in Man United

Promoted Reading pose stern test for Chelsea: Di Matteo

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 08:14 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Brazilian midfielder Ramires has recovered from illness and could feature for Chelsea against promoted Reading in the European champions' first home Premier League match of the new season on Wednesday. Coach Roberto Di Matteo said he expected a stern challenge from the visitors to Stamford Bridge for a match re-arranged because Chelsea face Europa League winners Atletico Madrid in the European Supercup match in Monaco next week. ...

Soccer-Promoted Reading pose stern test for Chelsea - Di Matteo

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 08:06 AM PDT

LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian midfielder Ramires hasrecovered from illness and could feature for Chelsea againstpromoted Reading in the European champions' first home PremierLeague match of the new season on Wednesday. Coach Roberto Di Matteo said he expected a stern challengefrom the visitors to Stamford Bridge for a match re-arrangedbecause Chelsea face Europa League winners Atletico Madrid inthe European Supercup match in Monaco next week. ...

Soccer-Jankovic succeeds Prosinecki at Red Star

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:37 AM PDT

BELGRADE, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Serbia Under-21 boss AleksandarJankovic returned to Red Star Belgrade as coach on Tuesday,succeeding former Croatia midfielder Robert Prosinecki. The 1991 European Cup winners parted company with43-year-old Prosinecki following a 2-2 draw with neighbours Radover the weekend and a row with the board. Jankovic, who will remain in charge of the Under-21 side,had a brief spell at Red Star during the 2007-2008 season. Hisnew club host Bordeaux in the first leg of a Europa Leagueplay-off on Thursday. ...

Red Star name Jankovic as new coach

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:27 AM PDT

Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday announced that Aleksandar Jankovic will be the club's new coach after the surprise resignation of Robert Prosinecki.

Song happy to join 'best team' Barcelona

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:21 AM PDT

Cameroon international Alex Song says he is "happy to join the best team in the world" after signing with Barcelona from Arsenal in a transfer worth 19 million euros ($23.67 million, 15 million pounds).

Hungary condemns anti-Semitic chants at Israel game

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:17 AM PDT

Hungary on Tuesday condemned the behaviour of fans who chanted anti-Semitic slogans at a recent international friendly against Israel, but said it could do little to prosecute the culprits.

Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:08 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Uncapped Dutch defender Alexander Buttner completed his move from Vitesse Arnhem to Manchester United on Tuesday, signing a five-year contract with the Premier League club. The 23-year-old left back becomes United's second recent Dutch acquistion following Robin van Persie's move from Arsenal last week. Manager Alex Ferguson told the club's website (www.manutd.com): "Alexander is one of the best young left backs in Europe and we're delighted to sign him. "He's someone we've been watching for a while now. He gives us some really exciting options in that position. ...

Soccer-Dutch defender Buttner moves to Man United

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Uncapped Dutch defender AlexanderButtner completed his move from Vitesse Arnhem to ManchesterUnited on Tuesday, signing a five-year contract with the PremierLeague club. The 23-year-old left back becomes United's second recentDutch acquistion following Robin van Persie's move from Arsenallast week. Manager Alex Ferguson told the club's website(www.manutd.com): "Alexander is one of the best young left backsin Europe and we're delighted to sign him. "He's someone we've been watching for a while now. He givesus some really exciting options in that position. ...

Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Tuesday, Aug 21

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:59 AM PDT

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Tuesday (times GMT): - - - - GOLF World number one Rory McIlroy heads a strong field atBethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York where nine of theworld's top-10 players have gathered for this week's Barclaystournament. We preview the first of the PGA Tour's fourlucrative FedExCup playoff events. (GOLF-PGA/, (PREVIEW), expectby 2300, pix, 400 words) - - - - CYCLING Tour of Spain (to Sept. 9) VALDEZCARAY, Spain - The fourth stage features the secondsummit finish in as many days, at the ski station ofValdezcaray. ...

Schweinsteiger set for bench in Bayern's opener

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:47 AM PDT

Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to start on the bench for Bayern Munich's opening league game of the season at Bundesliga new boys Guerther Fuerth on Saturday.

Soccer-Fan jailed after Europa League match abandoned

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 06:13 AM PDT

NICOSIA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The fallout from AnorthosisFamagusta's abandoned Europa League match against Dila Goricontinued when a fan who invaded the pitch was jailed for fourmonths by a Cypriot court. Anorthosis were expelled from the competition by Europeansoccer's governing body UEFA last week after the Aug. 9 tie wascalled off on 82 minutes by Hungarian referee Mihaly Fabian withthe Georgian team leading 3-0 on the night. UEFA also fined the Cypriot team 50,000 euros ($61,700) andordered them to play their next three UEFA club competitionmatches behind closed doors. ...

Alex Song, listo para pelear por su sitio en el Barcelona

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:58 AM PDT

BARCELONA, 21 ago (Reuters) - Alex Song sabe que tiene que pelear por su puesto en elBarcelona tras su millonario fichaje al Arsenal, dijo el martes el centrocampista camerunés. El jugador de 24 años firmó el pasado fin de semana un contrato de cinco años con el clubcatalán, que invirtió 19 millones de euros en su traspaso. "Vengo al mejor equipo del mundo y estoy muy contento de ser jugador del Barcelona", dijoSong en rueda de prensa. "Sé que me he unido a un equipo de estrellas y que tendré que lucharpor mi puesto". "Es un gran reto y sé que tengo mucho que aprender. ...

Song ready to battle for his Barcelona slot

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:31 AM PDT

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Alex Song knows he must fight for his place in Barcelona's team after joining in a big-money transfer from Arsenal, the Cameroon midfielder said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal at the weekend after moving for a fee of 19 million euros. "I am coming to the best team in the world and I am delighted to be a Barcelona player," Song told a news conference. "I know I have joined a team of stars and I will have to fight for my place. "It is a great challenge and I know I have a lot to learn. ...

Soccer-Song ready to battle for his Barcelona slot

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 05:18 AM PDT

BARCELONA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Alex Song knows he must fightfor his place in Barcelona's team after joining in a big-moneytransfer from Arsenal, the Cameroon midfielder said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal at the weekend aftermoving for a fee of 19 million euros ($23.45 million). "I am coming to the best team in the world and I amdelighted to be a Barcelona player," Song told a newsconference. "I know I have joined a team of stars and I willhave to fight for my place. "It is a great challenge and I know I have a lot to learn. ...

Soccer-Cameroon defender Bassong leaves Spurs for Norwich

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:41 AM PDT

LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Cameroon defender SebastienBassong joined Norwich City from Premier League rivals TottenhamHotspur on a three-year deal on Tuesday after spending threeyears at White Hart Lane. The 26-year-old centre back, who started his career with Metz in France, has also played for Newcastle United and atWolverhampton Wanderers where he had a loan spell last season. Manager Chris Hughton, who also worked with Bassong during aprevious spell in charge at St James' Park, said on Norwich'swebsite (www.canaries.co.uk): "Sebastien is a player I haveknown well since my time at ...

Vilanova and Mourinho go eye-to-eye in Super Cup

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:35 AM PDT

MADRID (Reuters) - Tito Vilanova was still Pep Guardiola's Barcelona assistant when he hit the headlines last August after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho jabbed him in the eye during a touchline scuffle in the Spanish Super Cup. Twelve months on he has replaced his good friend in the Barca hot seat and returns to face his tormentor this time as coach in the first leg of the 2012 edition at the Nou Camp on Thursday (2030 GMT). ...

PREVIEW-Soccer-Vilanova and Mourinho go eye-to-eye in Super Cup

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 04:31 AM PDT

MADRID, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Tito Vilanova was still PepGuardiola's Barcelona assistant when he hit the headlines lastAugust after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho jabbed him in theeye during a touchline scuffle in the Spanish Super Cup. Twelve months on he has replaced his good friend in theBarca hot seat and returns to face his tormentor this time ascoach in the first leg of the 2012 edition at the Nou Camp onThursday (2030 GMT). ...

Soccer-Shaqiri set for success after bright Bayern debut

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 03:53 AM PDT

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Swiss footballing talent has a habit ofdisappearing in Europe's big leagues but Xherdan Shaqiri'simpressive competitive debut with Bayern Munich suggested hecould go on to become a welcome exception. The 20-year-old could not have made a better start as hescored from a free kick and set up two more goals after comingon at halftime in a 4-0 German Cup win at Regensburg on Monday. Even though his performance came against second divisionopposition, there was enough to suggest the son of Kosovanimmigrants can fulfill his potential. ...

Soccer-Finnish defender Moisander agrees to join Ajax

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 02:45 AM PDT

ROTTERDAM, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdamhave agreed to sign Finnish international defender NiklasMoisander from AZ Alkmaar on a three-year deal, his new clubsaid on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who spent three years in the Ajax reservesbefore moving to PEC Zwolle and then AZ, will cost three millioneuros ($3.70 million) and is a replacement for Jan Vertonghen,who moved to Tottenham Hotspur in the close season. ($1 = 0.8103 euros) (Writing by Theo Ruizenaar; Editing by John O'Brien)

Soccer-Australia FA appoint Gallop as new CEO

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 02:20 AM PDT

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Football Federation Australia (FFA) namedDavid Gallop as its CEO on Tuesday, replacing Ben Buckley, whoseposition had been weakened by the country's shambolic campaignto host the 2022 World Cup. Buckley's six-year tenure had become blighted by Australia'sfailed bid, when A$50 million ($52.25 million) in taxpayers'money resulted in one vote from the FIFA Executive Committeewhen they selected Qatar to host the tournament in December2010. ...

Kuranyi upbeat about Dynamo's future

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 02:02 AM PDT

Dynamo Moscow skipper Kevin Kuranyi believes that success in the Europa League play-off matches with Bundesliga side Stuttgart could help his team to overcome their dismal start in the Russian league.

Soccer-Newell's overcome dismissals to defeat San Martin

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 01:31 AM PDT

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Newell's Old Boys playedfor more than an hour with 10 men and had coach Gerardo Martinoalso dismissed but a stunning Ignacio Scocco strike sealed a 2-0win over San Martin in the Argentine championship. The match marked Gabriel Heinze's return to Newell's, 15years after the defender departed for a successful career inEurope, where he played for several top sides including Paris StGermain, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Marseille. ...

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