Soccer Digest

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

A word to the wise



BBC Brasil - Manchester United? Well it always means you are sort of celebrating at the same time as the Glasgow Beetroot, which is never a comfortable feeling.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk

FA hits back in grass-roots row
SkySports - Manchester United have called on Uefa to investigate a laser beam incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo. FA to meet over Prem plans The FA board will meet on Thursday to discuss the Premier League's plans for an 'international round' of fixtures.
Source: www.skysports.com

Cristiano Ronaldo dazzled by laser in Lyon
Daily Telegraph - Uefa will decide whether to launch an investigation into a laser beam incident, which occurred during Manchester United's Champions League contest in Lyon, after they receive the match delegate's report. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson made a
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Torpey departs Shay
Halifax Today - And the club have confirmed that the 26-year-old will not be offered a contract for the 2008-09 campaign. Torpey scored nine goals in 49 league appearances for Town after signing from FC United of Manchester in the summer of 2006.
Source: www.halifaxcourier.co.uk

Soccer: As Man United and Arsenal resume English title race, Chelsea
MSN UK News - Manchester United and Arsenal resume the Premier League title race this weekend, while Chelsea bids for the season's first trophy when it plays Tottenham in the League Cup final. Arsenal travels to Birmingham while United is at Newcastle on Saturday
Source: news.uk.msn.com

United ask Uefa to investigate after Ronaldo is dazzled by laser
Guardian Unlimited - Ronaldo was dazzled by a laser during the warm-up. Photograph: Matthew Peters/Getty Images Manchester United have asked Uefa to investigate after Cristiano Ronaldo was dazzled by a laser beam before their 1-1 Champions League draw with Lyon last
Source: football.guardian.co.uk

15-year-old Ignasi Miquel set to join Arsenal
Daily Telegraph - Arsenal had faced competition from Manchester United and Celtic, while a host of Spanish clubs have been linked to Miquel, including Villarreal and Valencia.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

United await UEFA report after Ronaldo laser pen incident
Soccerway - Manchester United´s Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Champion´s League match against at the Gerland Stadium in Lyon, February 20. Ferguson landed a potential knockout punch in his tactical battle of wits
Source: www.soccerway.com

Giggs aiming for coaching future
BBC Sport - Ryan Giggs may still be going strong on the football field but the 34-year-old seems set to extend his football career by coaching once he hangs up his boots. The former Wales captain played his 100th Champions League tie for Manchester United on
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Perrin confident of finishing off United
ESPN.com - Lyon coach Alain Perrin is confident his team can surprise Manchester United in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Carlos Tevez's late equaliser earned United a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Stade Gerland, putting them in the
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com


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