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to joining Tottenham Hotspur by handing in a
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Celtic midfielder Scott Brown has insisted he is happy in Glasgow and has no immediate intentions of pursuing a move to the English Premier League.
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Celtic midfielder Scott Brown has insisted he is happy in Glasgow and has no immediate intentions of pursuing a move to the English Premier League.
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Former Japan coach Ivica Osim has bid a fond farewell to Japan after recovering from a serious stroke that cost him his job 13 months ago.
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Former Japan coach Ivica Osim has bid a fond farewell to Japan after recovering from a serious stroke that cost him his job 13 months ago.
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Manchester United's third round FA Cup win keeps the European Champions on target for a unique European and domestic quadruple.
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Manchester United's third round FA Cup win keeps the European Champions on target for a unique European and domestic quadruple.
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string(146) "Speaking exclusively to FIFA.com, Lukas Podolski looks back on 2008 and ahead to the challenges of the coming year and towards South Africa 2010.
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Champions Porto regained top spot in Portugal after beating Nacional Madeira while Benfica's unbeaten start was ended by Trofense.
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string(29) "Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:39:00 GMT"
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Champions Porto regained top spot in Portugal after beating Nacional Madeira while Benfica's unbeaten start was ended by Trofense.
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Ligue 1 big guns Paris Saint Germain, Monaco and Marseille all narrowly survived scares against amateur opposition in weekend French Cup action.
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Ligue 1 big guns Paris Saint Germain, Monaco and Marseille all narrowly survived scares against amateur opposition in weekend French Cup action.
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A brilliant goal from Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on Spanish leaders Barcelona as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0.
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string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:18:00 GMT"
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A brilliant goal from Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on Spanish leaders Barcelona as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0.
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English Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa are both through to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
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English Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa are both through to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
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"
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string(37) "Mersey derby highlight of FA Cup draw"
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Liverpool will host Merseyside neighbours Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup following the draw made on Sunday.
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Liverpool will host Merseyside neighbours Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup following the draw made on Sunday.
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Frenchman Claude Le Roy has extended his deal as Oman head coach through to 2014, just ahead of this month's Gulf Cup.
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Frenchman Claude Le Roy has extended his deal as Oman head coach through to 2014, just ahead of this month's Gulf Cup.
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"
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Kris Boyd scored two goals inside the last 10 minutes as Rangers won 3-0 away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle to close to within five points of Celtic.
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string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:19:00 GMT"
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Kris Boyd scored two goals inside the last 10 minutes as Rangers won 3-0 away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle to close to within five points of Celtic.
</p>
"
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James Milner scored twice on his 23rd birthday as Premier Leaguers Aston Villa earned a 2-1 third round win away to Gillingham in the FA Cup.
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"
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James Milner scored twice on his 23rd birthday as Premier Leaguers Aston Villa earned a 2-1 third round win away to Gillingham in the FA Cup.
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"
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Andres Iniesta marked his comeback from injury in style with a crucial goal as leaders Barcelona defeated Real Mallorca 3-1 at the Camp Nou.
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"
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string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:22:00 GMT"
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Andres Iniesta marked his comeback from injury in style with a crucial goal as leaders Barcelona defeated Real Mallorca 3-1 at the Camp Nou.
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"
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Chile defender Gary Medel, considered one of the country's most promising players, was injured on Saturday in a car crash.
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Chile defender Gary Medel, considered one of the country's most promising players, was injured on Saturday in a car crash.
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"
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Nottingham Forest knocked Manchester City out of the FA Cup on Saturday while Stoke crashed out and lowly Southend earned a draw with Chelsea.
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"
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Nottingham Forest knocked Manchester City out of the FA Cup on Saturday while Stoke crashed out and lowly Southend earned a draw with Chelsea.
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"
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A Georgios Samaras double was not enough for Celtic to get 2009 off to a winning start as they shared the points 2-2 with Dundee United.
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A Georgios Samaras double was not enough for Celtic to get 2009 off to a winning start as they shared the points 2-2 with Dundee United.
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"
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Veteran German international Bernd Schneider resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday after missing eight months with a back injury.
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Veteran German international Bernd Schneider resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday after missing eight months with a back injury.
</p>
"
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Brazil striker Adriano was back with his Inter Milan teammates on Saturday after missing their first training session of the year 24 hours earlier.
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"
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Brazil striker Adriano was back with his Inter Milan teammates on Saturday after missing their first training session of the year 24 hours earlier.
</p>
"
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string(24) "Park poised for new deal"
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung that he has a golden future at Old Trafford.
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"
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung that he has a golden future at Old Trafford.
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"
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Manchester City confirmed the signing of England left-back Wayne Bridge from English Premier League rivals Chelsea on Saturday.
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"
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Manchester City confirmed the signing of England left-back Wayne Bridge from English Premier League rivals Chelsea on Saturday.
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"
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string(34) "Pavlyuchenko fires Spurs in FA Cup"
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Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Tottenham reached the FA Cup fourth round on Friday with a 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
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"
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Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Tottenham reached the FA Cup fourth round on Friday with a 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
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"
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"
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"
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After 17 months on the sidelines, Kieron Dyer is set to make just his fourth appearance for West Ham United against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
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"
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After 17 months on the sidelines, Kieron Dyer is set to make just his fourth appearance for West Ham United against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
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"
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Sochaux have completed the signing of Czech international striker Vaclav Sverkos from Banik Ostrava, despite the player carrying a slight knee injury.
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"
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Sochaux have completed the signing of Czech international striker Vaclav Sverkos from Banik Ostrava, despite the player carrying a slight knee injury.
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"
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Carlos Tevez may be unhappy with his lack of playing time this season at Manchester United, but he has insisted he wants to remain at Old Trafford.
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Carlos Tevez may be unhappy with his lack of playing time this season at Manchester United, but he has insisted he wants to remain at Old Trafford.
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"
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After 11 years at Newcastle United, goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to quit the club amid interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
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<p>
 
</p>
"
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After 11 years at Newcastle United, goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to quit the club amid interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
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<p>
 
</p>
"
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Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge has been given the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City, as the London heavyweights seek to raise funds.
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Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge has been given the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City, as the London heavyweights seek to raise funds.
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"
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[52]=>
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Already without Ayegbeni Yakubu, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe, Everton have now lost a fourth forward, Frenchman Louis Saha, to injury.
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"
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Already without Ayegbeni Yakubu, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe, Everton have now lost a fourth forward, Frenchman Louis Saha, to injury.
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"
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Portsmouth admitted on Thursday that England striker Jermain Defoe is set to leave the club during the January transfer window.
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"
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Portsmouth admitted on Thursday that England striker Jermain Defoe is set to leave the club during the January transfer window.
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"
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Bosnian international Semir Stilic hopes Polish outfit Lech Poznan will allow him to move to Scottish title favourites Celtic in the January transfer window.
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"
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Bosnian international Semir Stilic hopes Polish outfit Lech Poznan will allow him to move to Scottish title favourites Celtic in the January transfer window.
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"
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated he is happy at Manchester United, moving to quash ongoing speculation about a move to Real Madrid.
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"
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated he is happy at Manchester United, moving to quash ongoing speculation about a move to Real Madrid.
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"
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Gamba Osaka scored late in the second period of extra time to beat Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup final and secure a place in the AFC Champions League.
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<p>
</p>
"
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Gamba Osaka scored late in the second period of extra time to beat Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup final and secure a place in the AFC Champions League.
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<p>
</p>
"
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"
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"
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has thrown his weight behind club captain Steven Gerrard after the England midfielder was charged with assault.
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has thrown his weight behind club captain Steven Gerrard after the England midfielder was charged with assault.
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West Bromwich Albion, the Premier League's bottom club, have signed striker Jay Simpson on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season.
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West Bromwich Albion, the Premier League's bottom club, have signed striker Jay Simpson on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season.
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string(34) "Brazilian Dido to coach Bangladesh"
["link"]=>
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string(156) "<p>
Bangladesh have appointed Brazilian Edson Silva Dido as national coach on a one-year contract, the Bangladesh Football Federation has announced.
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string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:20:00 GMT"
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string(156) "<p>
Bangladesh have appointed Brazilian Edson Silva Dido as national coach on a one-year contract, the Bangladesh Football Federation has announced.
</p>
"
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[63]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(26) "Fuller apologises for slap"
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["description"]=>
string(146) "<p>
Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller has apologised to the club's fans
after being sent off for slapping his own captain, Andy Griffin.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:25:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(146) "<p>
Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller has apologised to the club's fans
after being sent off for slapping his own captain, Andy Griffin.
</p>
"
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[64]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(35) "Vitesse Arnhem sack coach Westerhof"
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string(160) "<p>
Vitesse Arnhem
have sacked coach Hans Westerhof after a disappointing first
half of the season, the Dutch top-flight club announced on their
website.
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string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:47:00 GMT"
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string(160) "<p>
Vitesse Arnhem
have sacked coach Hans Westerhof after a disappointing first
half of the season, the Dutch top-flight club announced on their
website.
</p>
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[65]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(37) "Australia's Agostino to hang up boots"
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["description"]=>
string(135) "Australia's Paul Agostino has announced that he will retire from
professional football at the end of the domestic A-League season.
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string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:38:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(135) "Australia's Paul Agostino has announced that he will retire from
professional football at the end of the domestic A-League season.
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[66]=>
array(5) {
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string(30) "Liverpool back charged Gerrard"
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string(144) "<p>
Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault over an alleged bar brawl while out celebrating a win for Premiership leaders Liverpool.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:33:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(144) "<p>
Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault over an alleged bar brawl while out celebrating a win for Premiership leaders Liverpool.
</p>
"
}
[67]=>
array(5) {
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string(34) "Villa leapfrog Arsenal into fourth"
["link"]=>
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["description"]=>
string(155) "<p>
Aston Villa leapfrogged Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League as an own-goal by Kamil Zayatte gifted them a 1-0 victory over Hull City.
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"
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string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:46:00 GMT"
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string(155) "<p>
Aston Villa leapfrogged Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League as an own-goal by Kamil Zayatte gifted them a 1-0 victory over Hull City.
</p>
"
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[68]=>
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string(27) "Stars shooting from the lip"
["link"]=>
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["description"]=>
string(140) "Lionel Messi, Kaka, Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo are just a few of the star names who spoke exclusively to FIFA.com over the past year.
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["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:38:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(140) "Lionel Messi, Kaka, Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo are just a few of the star names who spoke exclusively to FIFA.com over the past year.
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}
[69]=>
array(5) {
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string(25) "2008: The year in numbers"
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["description"]=>
string(147) "As a memorable year for the beautiful game comes to a close, FIFA.com looks back at the statistics behind football's biggest stories in 2008.
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["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:18:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(147) "As a memorable year for the beautiful game comes to a close, FIFA.com looks back at the statistics behind football's biggest stories in 2008.
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}
[70]=>
array(5) {
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string(18) "Jewell quits Derby"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987289.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(151) "<p>
Derby manager Paul Jewell has resigned after only 13 months in charge of the struggling English Championship outfit, the club said on Monday.
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["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:10:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(151) "<p>
Derby manager Paul Jewell has resigned after only 13 months in charge of the struggling English Championship outfit, the club said on Monday.
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"
}
[71]=>
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string(31) "Iniesta set to return for Barca"
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Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has received the green light to return to first team action following a muscle injury sufferd in early November.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:44:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(160) "<p>
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has received the green light to return to first team action following a muscle injury sufferd in early November.
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"
}
[72]=>
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["title"]=>
string(27) "Adebayor tops in Togo again"
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string(158) "<p>
Togo's sports journalists named Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor Togo's Footballer of the Year for the fourth year in succession on Monday.
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"
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string(29) "Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:34:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(158) "<p>
Togo's sports journalists named Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor Togo's Footballer of the Year for the fourth year in succession on Monday.
</p>
"
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[73]=>
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string(24) "Reid commits to Thailand"
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Despite disappointment in the AFF Suzuki Cup final, former England international Peter Reid has insisted he will stay on as Thailand coach.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:18:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(149) "<p>
Despite disappointment in the AFF Suzuki Cup final, former England international Peter Reid has insisted he will stay on as Thailand coach.
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"
}
[74]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(36) "Real to choose between cup-tied pair"
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string(153) "<p>
Real Madrid will only be able to field one of their new signings Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra in the Champions League knockout stage.
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["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:34:00 GMT"
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string(153) "<p>
Real Madrid will only be able to field one of their new signings Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra in the Champions League knockout stage.
</p>
"
}
[75]=>
array(5) {
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string(30) "Berbatov keeps United in touch"
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Dimitar Berbatov scored the only goal against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford, to keep champions Manchester United within reach of Liverpool.
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["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:16:00 GMT"
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Dimitar Berbatov scored the only goal against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford, to keep champions Manchester United within reach of Liverpool.
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"
}
[76]=>
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string(21) "Vietnam in party mode"
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A 1-1 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final gave Vietnam a 3-2 aggregate victory, and their first international title.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:26:00 GMT"
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string(155) "<p>
A 1-1 draw with Thailand in the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final gave Vietnam a 3-2 aggregate victory, and their first international title.
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"
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[77]=>
array(5) {
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string(29) "Pirlo: I have all I need here"
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["description"]=>
string(157) "<p>
Andrea Pirlo, midfield strategist for AC Milan and Italy, spoke to FIFA.com about his early mentors, his ambitions and his contentment at AC Milan.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:34:00 GMT"
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string(157) "<p>
Andrea Pirlo, midfield strategist for AC Milan and Italy, spoke to FIFA.com about his early mentors, his ambitions and his contentment at AC Milan.
</p>
"
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[78]=>
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string(22) "Atouba to quit Hamburg"
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Cameroon international Thimotee Atouba has turned down a contract extension at Hamburg, and will leave the German club at season's end.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:20:00 GMT"
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string(149) "<p>
Cameroon international Thimotee Atouba has turned down a contract extension at Hamburg, and will leave the German club at season's end.
</p>
"
}
[79]=>
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string(27) "Chelsea lose ground to Reds"
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Liverpool ended 2008 with a three-point lead over Chelsea after a 5-1 away win at Newcastle United while the Blues settled for a 2-2 draw at Fulham.
</p>
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:52:00 GMT"
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string(160) "<p>
Liverpool ended 2008 with a three-point lead over Chelsea after a 5-1 away win at Newcastle United while the Blues settled for a 2-2 draw at Fulham.
</p>
"
}
[80]=>
array(5) {
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string(32) "Late Gallas goal powers Gunners "
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string(151) "<p>
Arsenal moved into fourth place in the Premier League as an 81st-minute goal from William Gallas was enough for victory over Portsmouth.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:14:00 GMT"
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string(151) "<p>
Arsenal moved into fourth place in the Premier League as an 81st-minute goal from William Gallas was enough for victory over Portsmouth.
</p>
"
}
[81]=>
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["title"]=>
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string(156) "<p>
West Ham recorded a 2-1 victory over ten-man Stoke City, with Tristan choosing the perfect time to score his first goal for the east London club.
</p>
"
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:17:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(156) "<p>
West Ham recorded a 2-1 victory over ten-man Stoke City, with Tristan choosing the perfect time to score his first goal for the east London club.
</p>
"
}
[82]=>
array(5) {
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string(32) "Late goal denies Chelsea victory"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=986941.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
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string(148) "<p>
A last-gasp equaliser from USA international Clint Dempsey secured Fulham a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in a pulsating west London derby.
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"
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:32:00 GMT"
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string(148) "<p>
A last-gasp equaliser from USA international Clint Dempsey secured Fulham a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in a pulsating west London derby.
</p>
"
}
[83]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(30) "Gerrard doubles Reds' pleasure"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=986932.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
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string(145) "<p>
Steven Gerrard scored twice to help first-placed Liverpool to a 5-1 win over Newcastle, and a three-point lead in the Premier League.
</p>
"
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:27:00 GMT"
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string(145) "<p>
Steven Gerrard scored twice to help first-placed Liverpool to a 5-1 win over Newcastle, and a three-point lead in the Premier League.
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"
}
[84]=>
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["title"]=>
string(30) "No Sun for China against Syria"
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string(74) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=986920.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(157) "<p>
Austria Vienna defender Sun Xiang will miss China's opening 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualifier with a thigh injury, Chinese state media has reported.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:49:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(157) "<p>
Austria Vienna defender Sun Xiang will miss China's opening 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualifier with a thigh injury, Chinese state media has reported.
</p>
"
}
[85]=>
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["title"]=>
string(29) "Adelaide still rule the roost"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=986919.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
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string(149) "<p>
A tough 1-0 victory over struggling Perth Glory was enough for Adelaide United to maintain their slender lead in the A=League this weekend.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:43:00 GMT"
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string(149) "<p>
A tough 1-0 victory over struggling Perth Glory was enough for Adelaide United to maintain their slender lead in the A=League this weekend.
</p>
"
}
[86]=>
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string(30) "McDonald volley buries Rangers"
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string(153) "<p>
A volley from Australian international Scott McDonald gave Celtic victory over Rangers in the Old Firm derby, and put them seven points clear.
</p>
"
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:35:00 GMT"
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string(153) "<p>
A volley from Australian international Scott McDonald gave Celtic victory over Rangers in the Old Firm derby, and put them seven points clear.
</p>
"
}
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string(39) "Sbragia confirmed as Sunderland manager"
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Sunderland have confirmed the full-time appointment of Ricky Sbragia as manager, after his successful spell as caretaker coach in recent weeks.
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:10:00 GMT"
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Sunderland have confirmed the full-time appointment of Ricky Sbragia as manager, after his successful spell as caretaker coach in recent weeks.
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"
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[88]=>
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string(29) "Obinna’s stock keeps rising"
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["description"]=>
string(152) "It has been a momentous year for Nigeria's Victor Obinna. FIFA.com spoke to the Nigeria and Inter Milan star about his great achievements in 2008.
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string(29) "Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:39:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(152) "It has been a momentous year for Nigeria's Victor Obinna. FIFA.com spoke to the Nigeria and Inter Milan star about his great achievements in 2008.
"
}
[89]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(30) "New coaches seize their chance"
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string(156) "<p>
FIFA.com looks back at the coaching changes that occurred in 2008, with two old but new faces in charge of both the World and European champions.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:25:00 GMT"
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string(156) "<p>
FIFA.com looks back at the coaching changes that occurred in 2008, with two old but new faces in charge of both the World and European champions.
</p>
"
}
[90]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(23) "Leaders make no mistake"
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Liverpool won to stay top of the Premier League, but Chelsea and Manchester United also collected maximum points to stay in close attendance.
</p>
"
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string(29) "Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:21:00 GMT"
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Liverpool won to stay top of the Premier League, but Chelsea and Manchester United also collected maximum points to stay in close attendance.
</p>
"
}
[91]=>
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["title"]=>
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Zat Knight's last-gasp equaliser earned Aston Villa a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, a result which denied the Gunners a place in the top four.
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"
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string(29) "Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:10:00 GMT"
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string(149) "<p>
Zat Knight's last-gasp equaliser earned Aston Villa a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, a result which denied the Gunners a place in the top four.
</p>
"
}
[92]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(23) "Farewell to Kahn and Co"
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["description"]=>
string(152) "<p>
FIFA.com reflects on the decisions of Santiago Canizares, Oliver Kahn, Romario, Serginho, Lilian Thuram and Co to hang up their boots in 2008.
</p>
"
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string(29) "Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:37:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(152) "<p>
FIFA.com reflects on the decisions of Santiago Canizares, Oliver Kahn, Romario, Serginho, Lilian Thuram and Co to hang up their boots in 2008.
</p>
"
}
[93]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(25) "Boca win Argentine title "
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string(131) "Boca Juniors won the Argentine Apertura championship on Tuesday, finishing top of a three-way play-off by the slimmest of margins.
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string(29) "Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:15:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(131) "Boca Juniors won the Argentine Apertura championship on Tuesday, finishing top of a three-way play-off by the slimmest of margins.
"
}
[94]=>
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string(25) "Ricketts signed by Galaxy"
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string(141) "<p>
LA Galaxy signed Jamaican international goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts on Tuesday in a bid to beef up the most porous defence in MLS.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:12:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(141) "<p>
LA Galaxy signed Jamaican international goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts on Tuesday in a bid to beef up the most porous defence in MLS.
</p>
"
}
[95]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(25) "Essien named Ghana's best"
["link"]=>
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string(109) "<p>
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien was named Ghana's Footballer of the Year after a media poll.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:37:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(109) "<p>
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien was named Ghana's Footballer of the Year after a media poll.
</p>
"
}
[96]=>
array(5) {
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string(34) "Wigan make Figueroa deal permanent"
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English Premier League side Wigan Athletic signed Honduras defender Maynor Figueroa from Deportivo Olimpia on a permanent basis.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:35:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(140) "<p>
English Premier League side Wigan Athletic signed Honduras defender Maynor Figueroa from Deportivo Olimpia on a permanent basis.
</p>
"
}
[97]=>
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["title"]=>
string(27) "Cech makes case for Scolari"
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string(132) "<p>
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists manager Luiz Felipe Scolari still has the full support of the Stamford Bridge squad.
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"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:28:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(132) "<p>
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists manager Luiz Felipe Scolari still has the full support of the Stamford Bridge squad.
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"
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[98]=>
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["title"]=>
string(24) "Hugol takes over Almeria"
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string(162) "<p>
Former Mexico coach and one-time Real Madrid star Hugo 'Hugol' Sanchez has been named as the new coach of Spanish first division side Almeria.
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["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:10:00 GMT"
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Former Mexico coach and one-time Real Madrid star Hugo 'Hugol' Sanchez has been named as the new coach of Spanish first division side Almeria.
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"
}
[99]=>
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string(30) "Big Sam calls truce with Roque"
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A brilliant goal from Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on Spanish leaders Barcelona as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:18:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(149) "<p>
A brilliant goal from Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on Spanish leaders Barcelona as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0.
</p>
"
}
[32]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(28) "United, Villa up for the Cup"
["link"]=>
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["description"]=>
string(149) "<p>
English Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa are both through to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:07:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(149) "<p>
English Premier League champions Manchester United and fellow top four side Aston Villa are both through to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
</p>
"
}
[33]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(37) "Mersey derby highlight of FA Cup draw"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987974.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(128) "<p>
Liverpool will host Merseyside neighbours Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup following the draw made on Sunday.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:28:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(128) "<p>
Liverpool will host Merseyside neighbours Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup following the draw made on Sunday.
</p>
"
}
[34]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(24) "Le Roy extends Oman stay"
["link"]=>
string(74) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=987967.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(133) "<p>
Frenchman Claude Le Roy has extended his deal as Oman head coach through to 2014, just ahead of this month's Gulf Cup.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:25:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(133) "<p>
Frenchman Claude Le Roy has extended his deal as Oman head coach through to 2014, just ahead of this month's Gulf Cup.
</p>
"
}
[35]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(24) "Boyd brace spurs Rangers"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987966.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(161) "<p>
Kris Boyd scored two goals inside the last 10 minutes as Rangers won 3-0 away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle to close to within five points of Celtic.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:19:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(161) "<p>
Kris Boyd scored two goals inside the last 10 minutes as Rangers won 3-0 away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle to close to within five points of Celtic.
</p>
"
}
[36]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(30) "Milner saves Villa Cup blushes"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987965.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(154) "<p>
James Milner scored twice on his 23rd birthday as Premier Leaguers Aston Villa earned a 2-1 third round win away to Gillingham in the FA Cup.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:15:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(154) "<p>
James Milner scored twice on his 23rd birthday as Premier Leaguers Aston Villa earned a 2-1 third round win away to Gillingham in the FA Cup.
</p>
"
}
[37]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(26) "Iniesta return spurs Barca"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987760.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(151) "<p>
Andres Iniesta marked his comeback from injury in style with a crucial goal as leaders Barcelona defeated Real Mallorca 3-1 at the Camp Nou.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:22:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(151) "<p>
Andres Iniesta marked his comeback from injury in style with a crucial goal as leaders Barcelona defeated Real Mallorca 3-1 at the Camp Nou.
</p>
"
}
[38]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(34) "Chile's Medel injured in car crash"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987739.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(137) "<p>
Chile defender Gary Medel, considered one of the country's most promising players, was injured on Saturday in a car crash.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:04:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(137) "<p>
Chile defender Gary Medel, considered one of the country's most promising players, was injured on Saturday in a car crash.
</p>
"
}
[39]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(26) "Forest hand City Cup shock"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987710.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(156) "<p>
Nottingham Forest knocked Manchester City out of the FA Cup on Saturday while Stoke crashed out and lowly Southend earned a draw with Chelsea.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:47:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(156) "<p>
Nottingham Forest knocked Manchester City out of the FA Cup on Saturday while Stoke crashed out and lowly Southend earned a draw with Chelsea.
</p>
"
}
[40]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(35) "Samaras brace not enough for Celtic"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987698.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(147) "<p>
A Georgios Samaras double was not enough for Celtic to get 2009 off to a winning start as they shared the points 2-2 with Dundee United.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:15:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(147) "<p>
A Georgios Samaras double was not enough for Celtic to get 2009 off to a winning start as they shared the points 2-2 with Dundee United.
</p>
"
}
[41]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(33) "Schneider back after long absence"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987647.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(153) "<p>
Veteran German international Bernd Schneider resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday after missing eight months with a back injury.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:57:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(153) "<p>
Veteran German international Bernd Schneider resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday after missing eight months with a back injury.
</p>
"
}
[42]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(33) "Adriano returns to Inter training"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987645.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(157) "<p>
Brazil striker Adriano was back with his Inter Milan teammates on Saturday after missing their first training session of the year 24 hours earlier.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:53:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(157) "<p>
Brazil striker Adriano was back with his Inter Milan teammates on Saturday after missing their first training session of the year 24 hours earlier.
</p>
"
}
[43]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(24) "Park poised for new deal"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987644.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(138) "<p>
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung that he has a golden future at Old Trafford.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:48:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(138) "<p>
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has told Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung that he has a golden future at Old Trafford.
</p>
"
}
[44]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(27) "City confirm Bridge signing"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987643.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(137) "<p>
Manchester City confirmed the signing of England left-back Wayne Bridge from English Premier League rivals Chelsea on Saturday.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:46:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(137) "<p>
Manchester City confirmed the signing of England left-back Wayne Bridge from English Premier League rivals Chelsea on Saturday.
</p>
"
}
[45]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(34) "Pavlyuchenko fires Spurs in FA Cup"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987641.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(132) "<p>
Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Tottenham reached the FA Cup fourth round on Friday with a 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:44:00 GMT"
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string(132) "<p>
Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Tottenham reached the FA Cup fourth round on Friday with a 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
</p>
"
}
[46]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(32) "Brehme: I would do it all again!"
["link"]=>
string(74) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=986311.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(137) "A former FIFA World Cup winner with Germany, Andreas Brehme talks to FIFA.com about his triumph in Italy and a joyful life in football.
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:01:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(137) "A former FIFA World Cup winner with Germany, Andreas Brehme talks to FIFA.com about his triumph in Italy and a joyful life in football.
"
}
[47]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(32) "Dyer set to end injury nightmare"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987547.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(150) "<p>
After 17 months on the sidelines, Kieron Dyer is set to make just his fourth appearance for West Ham United against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:20:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(150) "<p>
After 17 months on the sidelines, Kieron Dyer is set to make just his fourth appearance for West Ham United against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
</p>
"
}
[48]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(34) "Sochaux sign Czech striker Sverkos"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987546.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(161) "<p>
Sochaux have completed the signing of Czech international striker Vaclav Sverkos from Banik Ostrava, despite the player carrying a slight knee injury.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:07:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(161) "<p>
Sochaux have completed the signing of Czech international striker Vaclav Sverkos from Banik Ostrava, despite the player carrying a slight knee injury.
</p>
"
}
[49]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(32) "Tevez: I see my future at United"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987512.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(158) "<p>
Carlos Tevez may be unhappy with his lack of playing time this season at Manchester United, but he has insisted he wants to remain at Old Trafford.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:08:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(158) "<p>
Carlos Tevez may be unhappy with his lack of playing time this season at Manchester United, but he has insisted he wants to remain at Old Trafford.
</p>
"
}
[50]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(30) "Given considers Newcastle exit"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987507.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(178) "<p>
After 11 years at Newcastle United, goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to quit the club amid interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
</p>
<p>
 
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:49:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(178) "<p>
After 11 years at Newcastle United, goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to quit the club amid interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
</p>
<p>
 
</p>
"
}
[51]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(29) "Blues let Bridge talk to City"
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string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987506.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(156) "<p>
Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge has been given the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City, as the London heavyweights seek to raise funds.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:11:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(156) "<p>
Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge has been given the go-ahead to begin talks with Manchester City, as the London heavyweights seek to raise funds.
</p>
"
}
[52]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(29) "Saha out for up to five weeks"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987505.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(150) "<p>
Already without Ayegbeni Yakubu, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe, Everton have now lost a fourth forward, Frenchman Louis Saha, to injury.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(150) "<p>
Already without Ayegbeni Yakubu, James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe, Everton have now lost a fourth forward, Frenchman Louis Saha, to injury.
</p>
"
}
[53]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(24) "Defoe set to quit Pompey"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987465.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(137) "<p>
Portsmouth admitted on Thursday that England striker Jermain Defoe is set to leave the club during the January transfer window.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:33:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(137) "<p>
Portsmouth admitted on Thursday that England striker Jermain Defoe is set to leave the club during the January transfer window.
</p>
"
}
[54]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(25) "Stuttgart snap up Gebhart"
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["description"]=>
string(130) "Stuttgart have signed Timo Gebhart, the highly-rated captain of Germany's U-19 team that became European champions in August.
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:34:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(130) "Stuttgart have signed Timo Gebhart, the highly-rated captain of Germany's U-19 team that became European champions in August.
"
}
[55]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(23) "Stilic eyes Celtic move"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987435.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(167) "<p>
Bosnian international Semir Stilic hopes Polish outfit Lech Poznan will allow him to move to Scottish title favourites Celtic in the January transfer window.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:06:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(167) "<p>
Bosnian international Semir Stilic hopes Polish outfit Lech Poznan will allow him to move to Scottish title favourites Celtic in the January transfer window.
</p>
"
}
[56]=>
array(5) {
["title"]=>
string(30) "Ronaldo: I'm staying at United"
["link"]=>
string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=987431.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
["description"]=>
string(141) "<p>
Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated he is happy at Manchester United, moving to quash ongoing speculation about a move to Real Madrid.
</p>
"
["pubdate"]=>
string(29) "Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:22:00 GMT"
["summary"]=>
string(141) "<p>
Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated he is happy at Manchester United, moving to quash ongoing speculation about a move to Real Madrid.
</p>
"
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