| Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong dropped by Holland for tackle on Ben Arfa Man City midfielder dropped from Dutch squad as punishment for tackle which broke Hatem Ben Arfa's leg. telegraph.co.uk |
Hodgson already feeling wrath of Liverpool fans Mere weeks after hailing Roy Hodgson's arrival as Liverpool manager, fans have turned on him. cbc.ca |
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson urged to hand Tony Mowbray coach's role Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has been urged to give Tony Mowbray the chance to revive fortunes. telegraph.co.uk |
Rooney furor hits fever pitch Manchester United's insistence that Wayne Rooney will not be sold in January has failed to quell widespread speculation by British media that the England striker is on his way out of Old Trafford following a bust up with manager Sir Alex Ferguson. cbc.ca |
On Soccer: Votes Up for Bid, and FIFA’s on the Clock The credibility of FIFA is be on the line as it investigates whether two officials offered to sell their votes in the balloting for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. feeds.nytimes.com |