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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Charlton 2-2 Fulham



By John SinnottDarren Bent scored his eighth goal of the seasonFranck Queudrue's stoppage-time volley denied Alan Pardew a winning start as Charlton's new boss.

Queudrue Strikes At The Death
First-half goals from Darren Ambrose and Darren Bent looked to have given him the perfect beginning but Queudrue struck in the closing seconds to earn Fulham a point.

Le Guen rues Gers frame of mind
Le Guen watched his side struggle against InvernessRangers manager Paul Le Guen was upset with his players' mental attitude after slumping to defeat at Inverness. 'I think it is a state of mind,' he told BBC Radio Scotland.

Slide show: Images: The plays from World Cup
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Elland Road 'in safe hands'
Leeds have confirmed Elland Road has been sold to new owners, but have assured fans the ground's future is in safe hands.

Ronaldinho teared up during Wednesday's inauguration of a soccer school for needy children he's bankrolling in
Ronaldinho teared up during Wednesday's inauguration of a soccer school for needy children he's bankrolling in his southeastern Brazilian hometown. Ronaldinho, the two-time world player of the year, was born in a Porto Alegre shantytown.

Mourinho expecting standing ovation at Porto
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho says he expects applause and even a standing ovation when he returns to his old club FC Porto in February for the first knockout round of the Champions League.

Christie ecstatic after great win
Charlie Christie says the win was unexpected.Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Charlie Christie was a happy man after the 2-1 win over Rangers - one he admits was unexpected.

Hereford in January transfer swoop?
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