| Global Soccer: Different Standards, and Penalties, for Rough Play Is soccer in England, where Nigel de Jong’s harsh tackle during a Premier League game Sunday broke the leg of his opponent, too violent? feeds.nytimes.com |
Life outside La Liga's elite: Estadio de Mestalla & Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Ben Findon checks the pulse of Spanish football outside the big two. telegraph.co.uk |
FIFA Pair Provisionally Suspended Over Vote - Selling Claim ZURICH (Reuters) - Two members of the FIFA executive committee linked to allegations of vote-selling for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosting decision have been provisionally suspended, soccer's governing body announced Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney saga to be resolved 'in 24 hours' Manchester United manager wants to "put to bed" the furore over the future of his star striker after another day of drama. telegraph.co.uk |
Liverpool travels to Napoli in Europa League Liverpool will look to leave its domestic troubles behind when the fallen English giant travels to Napoli bidding to tighten its grip on top spot in Europa League Group K. cbc.ca |