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FIFA suspend Ethiopian FA
World governing body FIFA announced today that the Ethiopian Football Federation has been suspended, after failing to normalize the association's situation.
Ireland striker Keane revels in Liverpool transfer
Robbie Keane hailed his arrival at Anfield as the start of a "new chapter in my life" as he was unveiled as a Liverpool player on Tuesday.
Real Madrid players irritated by Ronaldo transfer saga
Real Madrid players have become frustrated with the constant speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo´s possible transfer from Manchester United which Spanish media reported Tuesday had become bogged down.
Euro 2008 generates record profits
The Euro 2008 football championship generated record profits of 250 million euros (392 million dollars), European football´s governing body UEFA announced on Tuesday.
Wigan sign Cattermole
Wigan have signed Lee Cattermole from rival Premier League side Middlesbrough, it was announced Tuesday.
Keegan gets his wish as Newcastle keep Barton
Troubled Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton is to stay with the English Premier League team after being released from prison, the north-east club announced Tuesday.
Chelsea make it three wins out of three
Nicolas Anelka and Ashley Cole scored as Chelsea rounded off their Asian tour with 2-0 win over a Malaysian XI on Tuesday, continuing their bright start under new coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Massimo Ambrosini seeks new contract
MILAN (SW) AC Milan and Italys defensive midfielder wants a new deal at his club.
No ´gimmick´ players for Chelsea as they build Asia image
Manchester United and other Englsih clubs might have Asians in their squads but you won´t find one at Chelsea, with chief executive Peter Kenyon ruling out any "gimmick" players.
The Eagle has flown
MANCHESTER (SW) - United States and Manchester United winger Chris Eagles has called it a day at Manchester United and has joined Burnley in the Championship League.
Chris Eagles leaves United nest
Manchester United´s Chris Eagles has left the English and European champions to join second-tier Championship club Burnley on a three-year deal.
Blow on head in training for Eto´o
Barcelona´s Cameroon striker Samuel Eto´o on Tuesday suffered a blow to the head in training although tests showed he had not suffered serious injury, the club reported.
Euro 2008 organisers confident successors will be ready
Euro 2008 chief organiser Martin Kallen said Tuesday he was confident that Poland and Ukraine would be ready to stage the event without a hitch in 2012.
No League Cup reprieve for PSG
League Cup winners Paris Saint Germain´s bid to overturn a ban on them competing in the 2008-2009 competition was on Tuesday turned down by the French football federation (FFF).