This weekend's game between the New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire will be a key clash between two clubs that have their sights set on the playoffs. But more than that, it will mark the return of head coach Juan Carlos Osorio from the Big Apple to the city that he abruptly left last December - which more than likely will see the Chicago fans giving him an earful. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez today revealed that Fernando Torres as well as skipper Steven Gerrard have resumed light training at Anfield.

The duo are hoping to attain full fitness ahead of the Premier League clash against defending champions Manchester United.

According to Benitez they can take up to "ten to twelve days" before making their comeback to first team action. Click to continue reading...

The 2010 World Cup qualifiers are approaching for the South American nations as the seventh and eighth matches are taking place in the sole CONMEBOL group. The race to secure qualification could not be more competitive as the top seven countries are separated by a mere six points - the table could be completely transformed after these two matches. Click to continue reading...

Dirk Kuyt concedes the loss of striker Fernando Torres is a major blow for Liverpool, with their next match at home to Manchester United.

Torres damaged a hamstring in the 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday, and the club have since confirmed the injury will rule him out for between two and three weeks - making it highly unlikely he will be fit to face the champions in the Premier League clash at Anfield on September 13. Click to continue reading...

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Venezuelan playmaker Jorge Rojas has joined the New York Red Bulls in Washington D.C. today and will play against D.C. United in tomorrow night's Eastern Conference clash at RFK Stadium.

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After trialing with the team the past two weeks, Gambian youth player Sainey Tourey has signed on the dotted line for the Red Bulls and will be available for tommorrows DC United clash.

Tourey has trialed with Arsenal in the past. He has also been a part of the Gambian Under 20's and 17's, playing a key role as a stud forward.

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West Ham should have Mark Noble, Scott Parker, Matthew Etherington and Lucas Neill back in the squad for tomorrow's clash with Blackburn, while Craig Bellamy could also make a shock return to action. The Wales forward has been missing for three weeks with a hamstring injury but is said to have impressed on his return to [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United 0-2 Zenit St. Petersburg (Poggrebnyak 44′, Danny 59′) Stadium: Stade Louis II, Monaco. Date: Friday 29 August 2008 Competition: UEFA Super Cup Kickoff: 19:45 BST, 14:45 EST It's time, once again, for the annual showdown between the reigning Champions League winners and the UEFA Cup holders. Click to continue reading...

Why does Maradona witness Atletico de Madrid games, like yesterdays important Champions League qualifying clash against Schalke 04 ( as seen in the image below)? Question that SFS has received from... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

With a Dvd FC Basel's coach Christian Gross hopes to encourage his side before tonight's clash with Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes in the Third Qualifying Round. No it's not Goal! or The Miracle of Bern - it's a Dvd of Basel's epic 2002-2003 Champions' League season - a season only Click to continue reading...

STANDARD Liege boss Laszlo Boloni admits he fears the damage Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard's partnership can do to his team.

The Belgian title holders will prepare for their Champions League third qualifying round second leg with confidence after their 0-0 draw in Liege a fortnight ago. Click to continue reading...

Under-pressure West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley will leave nothing to chance in Wednesday's Carling Cup second round clash with League Two minnows Macclesfield Town. The Irons boss is planning to field a full first-team – minus his ten injured and suspended players – for the visit of the Silkmen to Upton Park. Click to continue reading...

West Ham striker Calrton Cole will miss Wednesday's Carling Cup match with Macclesfield due to injury. Cole strained his back early on in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The Hammers will hope Cole will however be fit for the clash with Paul Ince's Blackburn this weekend. His injury adds to the long list of [. Click to continue reading...

As you may have heard, Jorge Rojas had some visa problems while playing with his Venezuelan National side, and could not reenter the US. Long story short - his passport was found to be damaged to the point of possible forgery back in his native land, and refused his right to travel. Once they found out who he was, his visa was reinstated in ONE DAY.

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Ladies & gentlemen, the new Serie A season has been launched! Yes, Day 1 only begins on August 31 "officially", but Sunday night's Supercoppa appetizer provided enough excitement and entertainment, it almost looks like we're in it already. Indeed, the traditional pre-season clash between Scudetto champions and Coppa Italia winners resulted in 4 goals and 120 [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City (Sturridge 65′, Elano 70′ 76′) 3-0 West Ham United Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Date: Sunday 24 August 2008 Competition: English Premier League Kickoff: 16:00 BST, 11:00 EST Manchester City thrashed West Ham, 3-0, to pick up a big [...] Click to continue reading...

Chivas USA versus the new and improved Quakes in a major clash for points for two playoff desperate teams.

I ran into Sacha Kljestan's dad, Slavko, in the elevator. He looked at the Free Kick magazine, where his son is the coverboy and said, "Who is that guy?" The younger guy with him (a friend of Sacha? Click to continue reading...

The problems at Manchester City continue ahead of tomorrow's clash with West Ham as owner Thaksin Shinawatra has offered to resign from the board at Eastlands, executive chairman Garry Cook has revealed. The former Thai prime minister flew to Britain last week instead of returning to his homeland to face court charges, calling into question his [. Click to continue reading...

For good reason the match of the day in South East Asia today is in Malaysia where Selangor clash with a Kedah side on target for back to back trebles.

Meanwhile here in Indonesia we have an Independence Cup which has stopped for a weekend break! The ISL is on hold.

We are left with the Indonesian Premier League and there are a couple of more than interesting match ups in the two division league. Click to continue reading...

Sammy Lee is backing the Kop to rise to the occasion and help turn Anfield into a fortress once more during 2008-09.

Our assistant manager believes the fans will be in buoyant mood for the league clash against Middlesbrough on Saturday as the Reds attempt to draw a line under last season's mixed home form. Click to continue reading...

USC:
*The No. 1-ranked Trojans open their season with the first of three straight road games visiting No. 25 San Diego for a 7:30 p.m. Friday clash.
*Only one starter is gone from the 2007 roster that went 20-3-2 and brought home the Trojans' first-ever NCAA women's soccer championship.

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Manchester City v. West Ham UnitedWeek 2, English Premier LeagueStadium: City of Manchester StadiumTime: 16:00 BST, 11:00 EST Manchester City will take on West Ham United in a Week 2 clash between two squads desperate for respectability this year. Soccerlens will be bringing the action to you live! Join us 15 minutes before kickoff [. Click to continue reading...

The third weekend is already upon us, with Boca returning to league action after their holiday in Catalunya by hosting Lanús. The champions are away to Banfield on Saturday, whilst it's an all-Santa Fe Province clash between Rosario Central and Colón which kicks the weekend off. Estudiantes, having finally won a match on Wednesday night [. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City v. West Ham UnitedWeek 2, English Premier LeagueStadium: City of Manchester StadiumTime: 16:00 BST, 11:00 EST Manchester City will take on West Ham United in a Week 2 clash between two squads desperate for respectability this year. Soccerlens will be bringing the action to you live! Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger is undecided whether to throw new recruit Mikael Silvestre straight into action for the trip to Fulham on Saturday. The 31-year-old completed a shock move from Manchester United yesterday, although is unsure if the French defender is fit enough to make the Craven Cottage clash. Click to continue reading...