Honda puts rehab first after failed Lazio move (Reuters)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:35:31 PST

Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda has said he will not be rushed back into action by CSKA Moscow after knee surgery last year, local media reported on Tuesday.

Portugal's Danny out for eight months with knee problem (Reuters)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:23:55 PST

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Korean government promises crackdown on corruption (Reuters)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:47:28 PST

The South Korean government has promised to crack down on illegal sports gambling and corruption after a damaging soccer match-fixing scandal last year, local media reported on Tuesday.

Court bans appointment of Van Gaal as Ajax CEO (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:40:32 PST

A Dutch appeals court has ruled Louis van Gaal cannot become CEO of Ajax, a victory in board member Johan Cruyff's fight to have Van Gaal's appointment overturned. The ruling was the latest twist in an acrimonious boardroom battle at the four-time European champion between Cruyff and four other supervisory board members.

Upson joins Drogba on Shanghai's wish-list (Reuters)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:34:03 PST

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Anfield cat becomes internet hit (Reuters)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:32:01 PST

A cat that invaded the famous Anfield turf for three minutes during Liverpool's 0-0 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday has become an internet celebrity.

Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament moved to NZ (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:22:16 PST

Next month's Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament has been moved from Fiji to New Zealand because of an ongoing legal dispute between the Oceania Football Confederation and Fiji government. The tournament will be played at Taupo on New Zealand's North Island from March 16-25. The OFC said Tuesday the first phase of Oceania qualifying, due to be played in Fiji in June, will also be moved if...