Chelsea's new manager won't pull any punches in title fight (AFP)
                   
yahoo.com     Jul 9, 2008            

by Steve Griffiths 10 minutes ago LONDON (AFP) - Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned Chelsea's rivals that he won't pull any punches in the Premier League title fight. Scolari has never been afraid to deliver a knockout blow on or off the pitch and the Brazilian was quick to emphasise his street-fighting credentials as he set his sights on English football's heavy-weights. The 59-year-old is a shrewd operator who knows exactly what buttons to push to get the best out of his players. But he also has a fiery temperament that occasionally flares in spectacular fashion. Scolari's most famous eruption came during his time as Portugal coach when he punched Serbia's Ivica Dragutinovic following a touchline clash in a Euro 2008 qualifier. As a newcomer in the Premier League, Scolari could have opted to keep a low profile while he finds... [read full story]                    


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Babel returns as Dutch begin World Cup bid

cnn.com     16 hrs ago          

Ryan Babel returns to Dutch international squad after missing Euro 2008 Sporting Lisbon's Yannick Djalo earns call up to Portuguese squad Maniche and Pedro Mendes are recalled by new coach Carlos Queiroz Christian Pander...                    

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U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold; Upset in Softball, Water Polo

news10.net     Aug 22, 2008   490 related          

BEIJING, CHINA - The defending champion United States has won the gold medal in women's soccer for the third time in four Olympics, beating Brazil 1-0 in overtime Thursday. Dutch Shock American Women in Water Polo The...                    

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Lucho Gonzalez extends with Porto

wspsoccer.com     11 hrs ago          

PORTO (SW) - Argentinian midfielder Lucho Gonzalez has extended his stay with Portuguese side FC Porto, and is expected to remain at the club until 2012. The 27 year old Gonzalez joined Porto at the start of the 2005-06...                    

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Blues, Reds aim to extend 100 per cent starts

nst.com.my     5 hrs ago          

Chelsea’s Deco kicked a matchwinning freekick against Wigan last week. LONDON: Frank Lampard has warned Chelsea's Premier League rivals that the Blues' combination of style and substance is potent enough to regain the...                    

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