Korea coach Verbeek bemoans absence of stars
July 16, 2007
The loss of Park Ji-sung has
been a key factor in South Korea’s struggles at the Asian Cup
and coach Pim Verbeek fears the Manchester United winger may be
fighting to save his career.
Real Madrid have built solid foundation for future: Casillas
July 16, 2007
Real Madrid, who pipped Barcelona at the wire for their first title in four seasons, have laid down solid foundations for the future with a clutch of top summer signings, goalkeeper Iker Casillas says.
Malaysian minister demands new blood to change fortunes
July 16, 2007
Malaysia’s sports
minister wants to see sweeping changes in the organsition of
soccer in the Southeast Asian nation following the co-host’s
poor performances in the Asian Cup.
Capello ponders move to United States
July 16, 2007
Fabio Capello is mulling over a
job offer in the United States following his sacking by Real
Madrid last month.
Liverpool ready to submit new stadium plans
July 16, 2007
Liverpool will
submit the revised plans for their proposed new stadium to the
city council before the end of the month, according to the
club’s chief executive Rick Parry.
'Up and down' Iran worry coach
July 16, 2007
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei admits he is concerned after another Jekyll-and-Hyde performance from the three-time Asian Cup champions.
Malaysia officials under pressure after Asian Cup defeats
July 16, 2007
Malaysian football officials faced more calls to quit on Monday after the Asian Cup co-hosts' embarrassing performances claimed their first victim.
Indonesia off to dream start at Asia Cup after beating Bahrain
July 10, 2007
Star striker Bambang Pamungkas's 64th minute winner gave co-hosts Indonesia a dream start to their Asian Cup campaign here on Tuesday as they shocked Bahrain 2-1 in group D.
Indonesia beat Bahrain 2-1 in Asian Cup qualifier
July 10, 2007
Indonesia forward Bambang
Pamungkas’s second-half strike gave the Asian Cup co-hosts a
2-1 victory over Bahrain in a lively Group D opener on Tuesday.
UAE sink Qatar to send Vietnam through
July 10, 2007
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