| Nigerian Soccer’s Governing Body Is Suspended FIFA suspended Nigerian soccer’s governing body for government interference, almost certainly preventing the country from taking part in qualifying for the African Cup of Nations this weekend. feeds.nytimes.com |
Video: Ray Clemence defends Roy Hodgson Former Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence on the plight of Roy Hodgson, whose team lost to Blackpool at Anfield on Sunday guardian.co.uk |
Edu Nets At Both Ends as Rangers Draw With Valencia GLASGOW (Reuters) - Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu scored at both ends as Valencia had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Ibrox in Champions League Group C Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona sweep past Copenhagen • Raúl stretches his European record with two goals for Schalke• Lyon beat Benfica to maintain perfect startLionel Messi struck two hugely contrasting goals as Barcelona climbed to the top of Group D with a 2-0 victory over FC Copenhagen at the Camp Nou. Messi opened the scoring with a thunderous effort in the 19th minute. But Barça had to wait until stoppage time before the Argentinian tapped home his second from close range.Raúl extended his Champions League scoring record to 68 with two goals in Schalke's 3-1 win as they dominated Hapoel Tel-Aviv. A further strike from José Manuel Jurado ensured Schalke go second in Group B. Itay Shechter grabbed a goal for the visitors.Twente and Werder Bremen remain winless in Group A after a 1-1 draw. Theo Janssen's 75th-minute opener for the Dutch side being answered by Marko Arnautovic's equaliser.Lyon maintained their 100% record in Group B with a 2-0 win at home to Benfica. Goals from Jimmy Briand and Lisandro López saw off the Portuguese, who had Nicolás Gaitán sent off.Champions LeagueBarcelonaguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Wayne Rooney lays blame at Glazers' door for his desire to leave Manchester United Wayne Rooney has confirmed he wants to leave Manchester United and blames the Glazer family's financial grip on the club. telegraph.co.uk |