Soccer Digest

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Friday, December 01, 2006

Police postpone PSG game



Paris Saint Germain's league game against Toulouse on Sunday has been postponed due to security concerns.

World Cup 2006 strikes green goal
The 2006 World Cup in Germany was the greenest ever but international football still has a lot of ground to cover before its environmental record catches up with the Olympics, the United Nations said on Friday.

Blatter defends Iranian decision
The president of football's world controlling body Fifa Joseph Blatter on Friday defended his organization's decision to allow Iran to participate in the Asian Games even though the Iranian football federation is suspended from Fifa.

Cuauhtemoc Blanco: The spirit of America
Cuauhtemoc Blanco: The spirit of America Cuauhtemoc Blanco celebrates a goal for Club America. The 33-year-old has scored many important goals in his career - and his looking forward to finding the back of the net at Japan 2006.

Player's suspension strips age cheating
A former Brazil youth player has recently confessed to falsifying his age to advance his career, a growing problem that started in Africa and has now shifted to South America.

Proudlock Double Delight
Adam Proudlock was Stockport's hero as they booked their place in the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Wycombe.

Toothless Stuttgart held at Mainz
Germany Toothless Stuttgart held at Mainz (AFP) 01 Dec 2006 A win would have seen Stuttgart temporarily replace Schalke 04 at the summit but the draw means they are still a point behind the leaders, although they do nudge Werder Bremen out of second.

King's Lynn Deposed
Oldham reached the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win away to spirited Southern League Premier Division side King's Lynn. Coca-Cola League One side Oldham took the lead in the 10th minute when Chris Porter headed in a cross from Andy Liddell.

Grey Cup history goes on sale
Grey Cup history goes on sale 12/01/06 - Canadian League (CFL) WINNIPEG, MB - Football fans can now own their own little piece of Grey Cup history.


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