Simao sets up sweet victory for Scolari

By Tom Cary Brazil (0) 0 Portugal (0) 2 Arsenal's Emirates Stadium has played host to some exquisite football this season not least Brazil's 3-0 thrashing of Argentina in another exhibition match last September but last night's eagerly anticipated

Drab stalemate offers few clues
By John Ley Northern Ireland (0) 0 Wales (0) 0 The 200th international at Windsor Park produced anything but a spectacle in the freezing cold last night and as practice for the forthcoming European Championship qualifiers it offered little insight.

Italian PM lashes Italian football league president
LUXEMBOURG (AFP) - Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi lashed out Monday at a senior football official over his remarks in the press after the death of a policeman in a riot led to the suspension of matches in Italy.

Motherwell Progress!
Motherwell Progress! Motherwell 2 Morton 0 Fir Park 3-2-07 Attendance: Report Motherwell progressed to the last 8 of the Scottish Cup with a hard fought victory over Morton.

Capaldi Breaks Argyle Record
Capaldi Breaks Argyle Record Tony Capaldi has become Plymouth Argyle's most-capped international player following his 21st appearance for Northern Ireland in tonight's friendly against Wales.

Maldini fears closed door ban
ROME (AFP) - AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini expressed his fear Monday that Italian teams would be forced to play behind closed doors as punishment for recent football violence.

Lita rescues England Under-21s
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Player Profile: Eddie Nolan
Player Profile: Eddie Nolan Full Name: Eddie NolanDate of Birth: 5th August 1988, WaterfordNationality: IrishPosition: DefenderSquad Number: 32Internationals: Capped at all levels up to under-19 for Republic of IrelandEddie Nolan is yet another of the

UCLA football coach signed through 2011
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- UCLA head football Coach Karl Dorrell agreed Tuesday on a contract extension through the 2011 season. 'We are looking forward to an exciting and successful season in 2007,' UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero said.


When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do: kick over the table. - Dean Martin