Holland teammate Orlando Engelaar hopes his advice has lifted the spirits of injured Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
Van Persie was told about Mariana Kovacevic, the housewife who is said to have the amazing healing powers, by two of his former Feyenoord team-mates Danko Lazovic and Orlando Engelaar, who both now play for PSV Eindhoven. Click to continue reading...

Let's start this off by congratulating our two new continental champions. South Korea's Ponang Seelers took the AFC Champions League title this weekend with a 2-1 defeat of Saudi club Al-Ittihad. In Africa, the CAF Champions League title was won by Congo Democratic Republic's TP Mazembi who defeated Nigeria's Heartland FC.

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The top two teams in Ligue 1 and the Portuguese First Division square off in two of the bigger matches of the weekend in Europe.

French champs Bordeaux take on surprising Monaco in a battle of table-toppers, while Benfica faces Braga.

Those are just two of the weekend's best clashes.

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The top two teams in Ligue 1 and the Portuguese First Division square off in two of the bigger matches of the weekend in Europe.

French champs Bordeaux take on surprising Monaco in a battle of table-toppers, while Benfica faces Braga.

Those are just two of the weekend's best clashes.

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PSV continued their fine unbeaten record with this incredibly easy win away at NEC.

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by CARL ELDRIDGE� Another day, another supposed target for the rip-roaring Gunners. Today it's Spartak Moscow wonderkid Zhano Ananidze who is said to be on Arsene Wenger's radar.

The News of the World claims� the 17-year-old Georgian midfielder is already being talked about as one of Europe's biggest talents.

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Old Trafford boss considered best boss ever.

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Sir Alex Ferguson may have a trophy cabinet bursting at the seams, but today football fans have awarded him with an extra-special title – the Greatest Football Manager ever.

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This is a bit late, but necessary. Brazil lost the final of the U20, but the result was just a detail (besides the fact that young Brazilian squads always lose to African nations). The real question is: what can we expect of those players in the future?

Possibly, 1 or 2 will be adult World Cup material (in my opinion, one of them will be Giuliano).

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One of the misfortunes of living outside the United Kingdom and supporting English football is that when a legend dies, there are incredible heartwarming documentaries and news programs shown in the UK profiling that hero but they're unavailable due to rights restrictions where I, and many of you, live.

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Keisuke Honda's agent has admitted the player would be interested in a move to the Premier League.
Both Liverpool and Everton are reported to be interested in the Japanese international, who has set the Eredivisie alight with his scintillating displays for VVV Venlo, scoring seven goals from nine appearances so far this season. Click to continue reading...

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Keisuke Honda's agent has admitted the player would be interested in a move to the Premier League.

Merseyside duo Liverpool and Everton have both been credited with an interest in the Japanese international.

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As last week's rankings were brought to you from a train from Munich to Vienna, this week's is brought to you from a train from Prague to Berlin. I wasn't able to attend a match in Prague, in part because the blood match between Sparta and Slavia was moved to today, so this week's picture is just a random one that I took in Prague.

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Convocatora Selección Mexicana
Por mediotiempo nos enteramos de la convocatoria de la Selección Mexicana para los partido del hexagonal, en casa recibiendo al Salvador y de visita en Trinidad y Tobago.
Las novedades es el regreso de Rafa Marquez, El Gio no por su lesión, Vela regresa despues de su lesión, Arellano también, el llamado de Esqueda y lo mejor ya no se convocó a Nery Castillo, aqui la lista. Click to continue reading...

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PSV Eindhoven - CFR Cluj 1:0

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Javier Aguirre y Mario Carrillo han decidido que la lista de jugadores que deberán vestir y defender los colores mexicanos para los partidos de "México vs. El Salvador" y Trinidad & Tobago vs. México", de la Eliminatoria de Concacaf al Mundial de Sudáfrica 2010, que se realizarán el sábado 10 de octubre en México, D.

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The Daily Mail is 'reporting' that Rafa Benitez is interested in signing Chelsea defender Alex next summer. After its lies about Glen Johnson's alleged salary, it is clear upon reading the 'story' that the Mail is making things up once again.
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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready make a shock move for Chelsea defender Alex as he bids to boost his defensive options at Anfield. Click to continue reading...

Which is the best team in Europe?

It is a question that has no perfect answer, merely opinions, but the soccer we watch week to week, and the results we come across, usually do� a good job of giving us a sense of who the best of the best are.

As we roll through the new European season it is tough to pick anybody but reigning UEFA Champions League champions FC Barcelona, which is off to a strong start to the new campaign.

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MLS on TeleFutura: Columbus - Chicago at 3pm. EPL on Setanta: Manchester United - Manchester City at 8:30am. On Fox Soccer: Chelsea - Spurs at 11am and Everton - Blackburn at 7pm. Russian Premier League on Setanta: Lokomotiv - FC Moscow at 4:15am and CSKA Moscow - Dinamo Moscow at 6am. Dutch League on ESPN Deportes: Feyenoord - PSV Eindhoven at 8:30am. Click to continue reading...

With the Europa League group stages starting today, it will likely translate into European action on a regular basis for Fulham and Everton regulars Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard. However, Dempsey is set to miss Fulham's opener against CSKA Moscow due to an injury. With Roy Hodgson set to rest a number of regular starters, there's a chance -- however slight -- that Eddie Johnson might see some action today against the Russian club.

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With the Europa League group stages starting today, it will likely translate into European action on a regular basis for Fulham and Everton regulars Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard. However, Dempsey is set to miss Fulham's opener against CSKA Sofia due to an injury. With Roy Hodgson set to rest a number of regular starters, there's a chance -- however slight -- that Eddie Johnson might see some action today against the Russian club.

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Reliable centre back is considering his options.

According to a report in The Daily Mail, English giants Liverpool and German powerhouse Bayern Munich are closely monitoring the situation of Chelsea centre-back Alex.

The strong defender's current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2010, and the 27-year-old reportedly wants a longer deal than the two-year extension offered by the Blues.

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready make a shock move for Chelsea defender Alex as he bids to boost his defensive options at Anfield.
The Brazil international is out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer and, as a free agent, is attracting a number of high-profile clubs.
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There is always a last-minute move before the European transfer window slams shut at the end of August but the latest deal to be made involving a South Korean star came so late that it will actually take place at the start of 2010.
Ki Sung-yong has signed for Scotland titans Glasgow Celtic but will join the team next January. Click to continue reading...

The following rumor comes courtesy of Martin Rogers from Yahoo! Sports:

Get ready to say goodbye to ...

Amadou Sanyang. Toronto FC's 18-year-old Gambian midfielder has impressed in recent weeks and is already starting to generate attention in Europe.

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MLS on TeleFutura: Colorado - Houston at 3pm. WPS All-Star Game on Fox Soccer Channel at 5:30pm. EPL on Setanta: Portsmouth - Manchester City at 8:30am and Bolton - Liverpool at 5pm. On Fox Soccer: Everton - Wigan at 10am and Aston Villa - Fulham at 8pm. Championship on Setanta: Forest - Derby County at 1pm. Click to continue reading...

Il sorteggio di Montecarlo non è andato male. Nasce ufficialmente la prima Europa League, con la nuova formula, simile alla Champions, voluta espressamente dal presidente Uefa, Michel Platini. Gironi abbordabili per le italiane, soprattutto per le due squadre di calcio romane. La sorte che si è accanita sulle formazioni tricolori presenti in Champions League è stata più tenera con le nostre rappresentanti nella seconda competizione europea. Click to continue reading...

The draw for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League group stages will take place Thursday in Monaco. While we wait for Europe's top-club competition to finally set sail, this a 30 minutes of drama every fan must go through every year, as they silently (or extremelly vocally, it's a matter of taste) conjure karma in order for their team to get an easy group.

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El "Vasco" Aguirre ya dio a conocer la lista de jugadores que estarán para los partidos de eliminatoria contra Costa Rica y Honduras, los próximos 5 y 9 de septiembre respectivamente.
Regresan al Tri Pablo Barrera (que no jugó contra EU en el Azteca) y Héctor Moreno, que ya está completamente recuperado de una lesión. Click to continue reading...

Convocados Mexico vs Costa Rica Septiembre 5 de 2009
SELECCIÓN MEXICANA Jugador Posición Equipo Guillermo Ochoa Portero América Jesús Corona Portero Cruz Azul José Antonio Castro Defensa Tigres Efraín Juárez Defensa Pumas Jonny Magallón Defensa Chivas Aarón Galindo Defensa Chivas Ricardo Osorio Defensa Stuttgart Héctor Moreno Defensa AZ Alkmaar Carlos Salcido Defensa PSV Eindhoven Oscar Rojas Defensa América Israel Castro Medio Pumas Gerardo Torrado Medio Cruz Azul Andrés Guardado Medio Dep. Click to continue reading...

Javier Aguirre da a conocer a sus jugadores para enfrentar a Costa Rica y a Honduras el 5 y 9 de Septiembre respectivamente:

Porteros:

Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña � � � América

José de Jesús Corona Rodríguez � � � � � � Cruz Azul

Defensas:

José Antonio Castro González � � � � � � Tigres UANL

Efraín Juárez Valdez � � � � � � � � � � � � Pumas � � � UNAM

José Jonny Magallón Oliva � � � � � � Guadalajara

Aarón Galindo Rubio � � � � � � Guadalajara

Ricardo Osorio Mendoza � � � � � � � � Stuttgart

Héctor Moreno Herrera � � � � � AZ Alkmaar

Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores � � � � � � � PSV Eindhoven

Medios:

Oscar Adrián Rojas Castillon� � � � � � � � � � � � � Club América

Israel Castro Macías� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Pumas UNAM

Gerardo Torrado Diez de Bonilla� � � � � � Cruz Azul

José Andrés Guardado Hernández� � � Deportivo La Coruña

Pablo Edson Barrera Acosta� � � � � � � � � � � � � � Pumas UNAM

Delanteros:

Giovani Dos Santos Ramírez� � � � � � � � � � � � � � Tottenham

Nery Alberto Castillo Confalonieri � � � � � � FC Dnipro

Guillermo Luis Franco Farcuason

Miguel Sabah Rodríguez � � � � � � � � � � � Monarcas

Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo � � � � � � � � Chicago Fire

Néstor Calderón Enríquez � � � � � � Toluca

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Major League Soccer on TeleFutura: Dallas - New York at 3pm. USL-1 on Fox Soccer Channel: Montreal - Austin at 4pm. EPL on Setanta: West Ham United - Spurs at 8:30am. On Fox Soccer: Fulham - Chelsea at 11am and Burnley - Everton at 6pm. Eridivisie on ESPN Deportes: PSV Eindhoven - NAC Breda at 8:30am. Click to continue reading...

If it's not Pete FitzSimons writing rubbish about Union and having a dig at football, (why do journos in this country feel the need) in the Sydney Morning Herald every week, we now have Phil Gould trying to tell us that Jarryd Haynes is the greatest footballer in any code in Australia.
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The UEFA Europa League Play-Off round began with the first legs on Thursday August 20, 2009. The second legs will be on Thursday August 27, 2009. Here's a list of all the matches from the first legs along with video highlights.

Thursday August 20, 2009 Recap

English clubs Everton and Fulham started off strong in the first legs as both won.

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Arsenal have made an offer for PSV Eindhoven winger Balazs Dzsudzsak, according to the player himself.
The 22-year-old Hungarian had made more than 50 league appearances for the Eredivisie since joining from Debreceni VSC in 2008, scoring 17 times.

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Sigh. More transfer rumors today. I have to say, I like it so much better when the window is closed and we don't have to deal with all this nonsense every day. But it's out there, so let's dive right in.

First, there are reports that Arsenal and Barcelona have agreed on a deal to sell Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona for a fee of €35 million.

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