Serie A returns to normal after a series of scandals

MILAN - Italy is eagerly awaiting the prospect of the most exciting Serie A season in years with no team starting on minus points and big guns Juventus back in the top flight.

Jol Calls On Spurs To 'fight'
Tottenham boss Martin Jol has backed his players to fight their way out of a dismal first week of the Premier League season, starting against Derby tomorrow.

Fergie's United stumble again
LONDON - Chelsea came back from a goal down to beat Reading as their title rivals Manchester United were held to another draw in the second round of English Premier League matches on Wednesday.

Tevez gives Reds derby fillip
On a frustrating evening at Fratton Park, the one major plus-point was the impressive display of United's latest recruit Carlos Tevez.

I Could Have Broken My Leg - Pizarro
Chelsea's Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro insisted he could have broken his leg following a tackle by Kalifa Cisse during Wednesday night's 2-1 victory over Reading.

USL announces Houston franchise in 2008
/ Special to FOXSports.com Posted: 18 minutes ago United Soccer Leagues announced Friday that Juan Carlos Hernandez has acquired the Premier Development League franchise rights for the greater Houston area.

Dramatic victory for China
DUBAI - A dramatic comeback by the Chinese, featuring two goals in the last minute of regular time, kept them alive in Group B as they went all the way to winning the penalty kick shootout 4-3. The result qualified defending champions Bahrain for the


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