Event: Brazilian World Cup

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State of emergency declared in World Cup city

Brazilian World Cup host city Manaus has declared a state of emergency as the waters of an Amazon River tributary swell, although officials say they do not expect it to flood.

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Rovers dismiss Ronaldinho rumours

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Belletti joins Chelsea exodus

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Leonardo to replace Ancelotti at Milan?

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Essien eyes return

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Ronaldo turns to golf

Gilberto recalls racism

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto admits his only experience of racism during a match was against PSV Eindhoven in Holland.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2007

Raul and Ruud earn Real victory in El Classico

CHAMPIONS Barcelona came unstuck last night as Real Madrid triumphed 2-0 in El Classico at the Bernabeu.

Mon, 23 Oct, 2006

Hleb will have all guns blazing for Arsenal

GILBERTO has warned the Barclays Premiership that Alexander Hleb is ready to fire for Arsenal following an inconsistent first season in England.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2006

Boro line up Olympiacos friendly

New Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate will take charge of the team for the first time at the Riverside Stadium against Olympiacos.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

Lehmann confident of Anfield victory

Jens Lehmann is confident Arsenal have the quality to get a positive result against Liverpool at Anfield tonight.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2006

Juninho predicts bright future for Downing

Brazilian World Cup winner Juninho has tipped Middlesbrough’s Stewart Downing to become one of the best players in England.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2005

Kleberson makes Besiktas move

Manchester United misfit Kleberson has completed a £2.5m (€3.6m) move to Besiktas after passing a medical with the Turkish club.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

Kleberson close to United exit

Manchester United misfit Kleberson will complete a £2.5m (€3.6m) move to Besiktas today after passing a medical with the Turkish club.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

United snub Besiktas bid for Kleberson

Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United have turned down an increased offer from Besiktas for out-of-favour midfielder Kleberson.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2005

Cup final woe in store for Red Devils duo

Simon Stone

Fri, 06 May, 2005

Cup final woe in store for United duo

Manchester United’s South American connections are facing FA Cup final heartbreak – but for vastly different reasons.

Thu, 05 May, 2005

First start in six months for Silva

Gilberto Silva made his first start for Arsenal in six months against the Barclays Premiership’s bottom club Norwich at Highbury this afternoon.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2005

Beckham backing Owen

England captain David Beckham leapt to the defence of Real Madrid team-mate Michael Owen after Azerbaijan boss Carlos Alberto’s rant.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2005

Juninho sadness at Celtic failure

Juninho will leave Celtic Park devastated having failed to make his mark, according to his agent.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2005

Giggs misses out

Ryan Giggs will remain on the sidelines for Manchester United’s Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2005

Second Brazilian coup for Garforth

Garforth Town have announced Brazilian World Cup legend Romario will play for them next season.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2005

Hartson takes Bellamy under his wing

CELTIC striker John Hartson has warned Craig Bellamy he will need to change his ways if he is to survive life in Glasgow.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2005

O'Neill rules out Petrov exit

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill today issued a firm ‘hands-off’ warning to Everton or any other clubs who might be preparing a bid to prise away Stilian Petrov.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2005

Juninho determined to realise Hoop dream

Jon West

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005

Nothing dicey about Celtic first goal, says O’Neill

Hibernian 2 Celtic 2

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

Camacho offers to quit Real

REAL MADRID coach Jose Antonio Camacho offered his resignation to club president Florentino Perez, Spanish state radio reported yesterday.

Mon, 20 Sep, 2004

Don’t compare me with Larsson, says new Bhoy Juninho

JUNINHO, who was handed the Swede’s number seven shirt by Celtic yesterday, will focus on making goals with the same consistency as Henrik Larsson scored them.

Thu, 26 Aug, 2004

Juninho joins Celtic

Celtic today finally completed the signing of Brazilian World Cup star Juninho from Middlesbrough on a two-year contract.

Wed, 25 Aug, 2004

Boro confirm approach for Parlour

Middlesbrough today confirmed they have made an approach for Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour after missing out on Geremi.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2004

Sutton's powers of persuasion fail

Celtic’s Old Firm hero Chris Sutton has revealed how he has tried to persuade Henrik Larsson to stay at Parkhead next season.

Sun, 09 May, 2004

O'Neill planning quick Rivaldo snatch

CELTIC boss Martin O'Neill declared yesterday he would start at the top of the transfer market and work down after confirming his interest in Rivaldo.

Sat, 08 May, 2004

O'Neill admits interest in Rivaldo

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill today confirmed he is interested in signing Rivaldo.

Fri, 07 May, 2004

Bolton's Rivaldo deal moves closer

Bolton today claimed they have yet to agree terms with Brazilian World Cup star Rivaldo.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Kenyon at fault for Ronaldinho failure: Fergie

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has blamed former chief executive Peter Kenyon for the club’s failure to sign Ronaldinho.

Sun, 14 Mar, 2004

Butt returns for Middlesbrough clash

Alex Ferguson handed Nicky Butt only his second Premiership start since the beginning of November as Manchester United looked to close the gap on title rivals Arsenal to two points at the expense of Middlesbrough.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2004

Soccer: Keane calls for more firepower

ROY KEANE is worried that unless Manchester United sign a striker during the January transfer window it could fatally undermine their defence of the Premiership title.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2003

Butt admits contemplating leaving United

Manchester United stalwart Nicky Butt has admitted his “dire” position at Old Trafford has led to him having thoughts of quitting the club.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003

Rivaldo quits Milan - for good

Rivaldo has finally parted company with AC Milan after the pair came to a “mutual agreement” to officially cancel his contract.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2003

Chelsea move would make me happy - Rivaldo

Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo wants to play for Chelsea.

Sun, 30 Nov, 2003

Henry shortlisted for FIFA award

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has been nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2003

Soccer: ‘We should be all right here, Stan’

IT IS probably the only football match to be known simply by the scoreline — 6-3.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2003

Kleberson helps United's title race

Man Utd 2 Blackburn 1

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Bellion handed first United start

David Bellion was handed his first Premiership start as Alex Ferguson sprung a couple of surprises in his Manchester United side to face Blackburn at Old Trafford.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Soccer: Fangzhou says thank you to Fergie’s £1m transfer offer

ALEX Ferguson revealed last night that Chinese target Dong Fangzhou wants to come to Old Trafford.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Neville worry for United

Gary Neville remains Manchester United’s main doubt for tomorrow’s home Barclaycard Premiership clash with Blackburn after aggravating an Achilles tendon injury before last Sunday’s England friendly against Denmark.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Zaccheroni takes over as Inter coach as Cuper gets boot

ALBERTO ZACCHERONI has been named as the new coach of Inter Milan following the sacking of Hector Cuper, club vice-president Giacinto Facchetti said yesterday.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2003

Dour Leeds go down to Watson hat-trick

Everton 4 Leeds 0

Sun, 28 Sep, 2003

Rivaldo’s slow spell at AC Milan ends

RIVALDO’S unsuccessful spell at AC Milan came to an end yesterday when the European champions agreed to terminate the Brazilian World Cup winner’s contract following a request from the player.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2003