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Thursday, December 14, 2006

MLS: Freddy Finds a Home



By Ridge Mahoney Despite claims that the trade that sent Freddy Adu to Real Salt Lake had only been formulating for a couple of weeks at most, the die was cast long before then.

Pinto appointed Colombia coach
Pinto appointed Colombia coach BOGOTA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Colombia appointed Jorge Luis Pinto as coach on Thursday to end months of speculation.

Millonarios coach blasts players for selfish attitude
Millonarios coach blasts players for selfish attitude BOGOTA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Millonarios coach Juan Carlos Osorio launched an astonishing public attack on his players on Thursday, saying they were more interested in their financial problems than

Latest: Edgar Street Re-Development
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Thunder coach like Forrest Gump when it comes to tryouts
Thunder coach like Forrest Gump when it comes to tryouts 12/14/06 - World Indoor League (WIFL) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - coach Leon Bright contends that football tryouts are like Forrest Gump's box of chocolate - you never know what you're going to get.

Real sign Argentine striker Higuain from River
By Simon Baskett MADRID, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have agreed to sign 19-year-old Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain from River Plate on a six-and-a-half year deal. 'The player will join on Jan.

British Duo Secure Top Spots
Click here for all Thursday's scores and scorers Tottenham and Rangers both secured top spots in their UEFA Cup groups with wins on Thursday night.

Only two chances remain to dance for the Spartans
Only two chances remain to dance for the Spartans 12/14/06 - World Indoor League (WIFL) AUGUSTA, Ga. -- We are searching for ladies with a strong desire to perform for the Spartans fans in 2007! There are two final chances to audition.

UEFA vice presidents backing Johansson in election
By Julien Pretot PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - UEFA's five vice presidents have expressed support for Lennart Johansson in his bid for re-election as president of European soccer's governing body.

Real Confirm Higuain Signing
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of River Plate forward Gonzalo Higuain on a six-and-a-half year contract.


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