PORT OF SPAIN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister
Gordon Brown tried to put England's campaign to host the 2018
World Cup back on track on Friday by holding talks with a top
administrator who has been critical of the country's bid. ...Read More
ASUNCION, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Holders Estudiantes will open
their defence of the Libertadores Cup against Bolivia's Bolivar,
a Peruvian team and a qualifier from playoffs following Friday's
draw of South America's prime club competition. ...Read More
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov 27 (Reuters) - PSV Eindhoven
came from behind to beat Sparta Rotterdam 3-2 and go top of the
Dutch league on Friday. ...Read More
They're a team that seem to thrive on being written off but Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna says his side can handle being labelled A-League title contenders. ...Read More
Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka admits his A-League side are feeling the pressure to dig their way out of a form slump against Newcastle Jets on Sunday. ...Read More
ROME, Nov 27 (Reuters) - AC Milan full back Massimo Oddo is
expected to miss up to two months after injuring his left thigh
in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Olympique Marseille in the
Champions League. ...Read More
BERLIN, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich's Uli Hoeness ended
his successful 30-year career as club manager on Friday to
replace Franz Beckenbauer as president. ...Read More
SOFIA, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The head of Bulgaria's referee
commission has hit back at criticism of match officials and said
rough play on the pitch had boiled over in domestic games. ...Read More
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