2010-03-09T16:00:07Z 36038 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6012022,00.html Football365

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez does not feel too much sympathy for compatriot Rafael Benitez as he believes there are "too many managers worried at the moment". The Latics secured only their second victory against 'big four' opposition with a 1-0 win over Liverpool at the DW Stadium.

2010-03-09T16:00:07Z 2010-03-06T17:00:08Z 35979 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6006648,00.html Football365

A Derek Riordan free-kick ended Hibernian's five-match winless run as they edged to a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock. Hibs' recent barren spell had coincided with a dry run in front of goal for Riordan, but his trademark 76th-minute set-piece saw his side climb back up to third.

2010-03-06T17:00:08Z 2010-03-05T10:00:07Z 35946 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6003705,00.html Football365

Javier Mascherano says he is looking for assurances from Liverpool before signing a new contract.

2010-03-05T10:00:07Z 2010-02-27T15:00:09Z 35847 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5986711,00.html Football365

Aberdeen's dreadful run extended to eight matches without a win after losing 1-0 to 10-man Hearts at Pittodrie in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Substitute Laryea Kingston was shown a straight red card seven minutes after the break for a high challenge on Fraser Fyvie but this did not prevent the visitors breaking the deadlock after 64 minutes courtesy of Eggert Jonsson's stunning overhead kick.

2010-02-27T15:00:09Z 2010-02-27T12:00:10Z 35843 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5986344,00.html Football365

The cold snap north of the border has begun to affect the weekend's football programme. These matches are off:

2010-02-27T12:00:10Z 2010-02-27T01:00:09Z 35831 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5984549,00.html Football365

Anouar Hadouir struck with four minutes left to inflict another damaging defeat on ADO Den Haag and keep Roda JC's hopes of making the European play-offs alive. Hadouir's strike keeps ADO in the relegation places, while Roda move to within four points of the Europa League play-offs.

2010-02-27T01:00:09Z 2010-02-23T12:00:09Z 35746 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5973694,00.html Football365

The Sheffield United-owned Chengdu Blades have been relegated from China's top flight along with one other club in a match-fixing scandal, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) have confirmed. Chengdu, who were taken over by the Bramall Lane club four years ago, and Guangzhou GPC have been demoted from the Chinese Super League while second division side Qingdao Halifeng have been disqualified completely, the CFA confirmed at a news conference.

2010-02-23T12:00:09Z 2010-02-21T13:00:09Z 35698 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5966073,00.html Football365

All today's Premier League fixtures look set to go ahead despite the snow and ice around the country. Blackburn have announced today's lunchtime derby with Bolton is "definitely on" despite adverse weather conditions.

2010-02-21T13:00:09Z 2010-02-17T13:02:23Z 35603 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8516466.stm image/jpeg _47318870_carragher226.jpg 16724 2010-02-17T13:02:22Z BBC

Team news ahead of Thursday's Europa League match between Liverpool and Unirea Urziceni.

2010-02-17T13:02:23Z 2010-02-17T13:02:12Z 35602 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8519941.stm image/jpeg _47318601_alfahim_credit.jpg 26798 2010-02-17T13:02:11Z BBC

An arrest warrant is issued in Dubai for the Portsmouth chairman and former owner Sulaiman Al Fahim, according to reports.

2010-02-17T13:02:12Z 2010-02-17T13:00:18Z 35601 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955089,00.html image/jpeg jamesmilnerandyreid_2397504.jpg 18047 2010-02-17T13:00:17Z Football365

Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid faces another month-long spell on the sidelines with a fresh hamstring injury. Reid, who was out for four weeks after Christmas with a hamstring problem that saw him miss three games, sustained the latest blow in the 1-1 draw at Portsmouth.

2010-02-17T13:00:18Z 2010-02-17T13:00:16Z 35600 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955207,00.html image/jpeg Kenwyne-Jones_2408374.jpg 15993 2010-02-17T13:00:15Z Football365

Striker Kenwyne Jones believes no-one can doubt his commitment to Sunderland following a troubled January he has described as "disturbing". Jones found himself continually linked with a move away from the Stadium of

2010-02-17T13:00:16Z 2010-02-17T13:00:14Z 35599 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955221,00.html image/jpeg Darren-Fletcher-edited1_2420902.jpg 10815 2010-02-17T13:00:13Z Football365

Darren Fletcher feels the first goal will be crucial in deciding Manchester United's Champions League destiny in three weeks' time. United will be nursing a 3-2 advantage when they tackle AC Milan again at Old Trafford on March 10.

2010-02-17T13:00:14Z 2010-02-17T13:00:12Z 35598 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955280,00.html image/jpeg McGhee_2419684.jpg 12430 2010-02-17T13:00:12Z Football365

The Scottish Football Association will only investigate claims by Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee that he was spat on by fans if the club make an official complaint or the incident is mentioned in the referee's match report. Furious supporters vented their fury at the Dons boss after watching their side crash out of the Active Nation Scottish Cup to Raith Rovers.

2010-02-17T13:00:12Z 2010-02-17T13:00:10Z 35597 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955297,00.html image/jpeg Rafael-Benitez-hugs-Jamie-Carragher_2414445.jpg 15075 2010-02-17T13:00:10Z Football365

Injury worries appear to be easing for Liverpool as defender Jamie Carragher is fit to face Unirea Urziceni in the Europa League tie at Anfield. And in another boost to Reds boss Rafa Benitez, Yossi Benayoun, Fernando Torres and Glen Johnson are all close to returns.

2010-02-17T13:00:10Z 2010-02-17T12:03:09Z 35596 http://www.cafonline.com/football/news/4744-rwanda-eyes-ghanas-world-cup-winning-coach-tetteh.html image/jpeg 1266406837-a.jpg 9494 2010-02-17T12:03:09Z CAF

 Zoom    After failing to qualify for 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup, Rwanda are taking nothing to chance as they embark on a serious task to recruit a new coach. This time round they are targeting an African tactician Sellas Tetteh, Ghana’s U-20 World Cup winning coach. The Gha

2010-02-17T12:03:09Z 2010-02-17T12:03:08Z 35595 http://www.cafonline.com/football/news/4743-we-still-have-a-chance--yanga.html image/jpeg 1266406799-a.jpg 9494 2010-02-17T12:03:08Z CAF

 Zoom    Despite falling 3-2 to visiting FC Lupopo last weekend in the first leg clash of the Orange CAF Champions League, Tanzania’s Young Africans have said they strongly still have a chance to qualify for the next round.  Yanga officials said on Monday that they have lost a battle but war

2010-02-17T12:03:08Z 2010-02-17T12:03:06Z 35594 http://www.cafonline.com/football/news/4742-rwandan-sides-recruit-three-ugandan-women-stars.html image/jpeg 1266406768-a.jpg 9494 2010-02-17T12:03:06Z CAF

 Zoom    In a bid to recapture the women national football league title from AS Kigali, APR have boosted their squad with three Ugandan internationals. The trio includes She-Cranes captain Christine Wanyana (defender), Sylvia Nagawa (midfielder) and Fatuma Nakakande (striker). The three joined

2010-02-17T12:03:06Z 2010-02-17T12:00:13Z 35593 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955078,00.html image/jpeg Rooneyceleb_2420870.jpg 14189 2010-02-17T12:00:13Z Football365

Patrice Evra is confident that Wayne Rooney can fire Manchester United to glory this season.

2010-02-17T12:00:13Z 2010-02-17T12:00:12Z 35592 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955120,00.html image/jpeg Guus-Hiddink-Russia_2407034.jpg 16847 2010-02-17T12:00:11Z Football365

Guus Hiddink has signed a two-year contract to take charge of Turkey, starting on August 1, the country's football federation has confirmed The Russia boss, who last week announced he will leave his current post in the summer, will steer Turkey through the Euro 2012 qualifiers and there is the option to extend the deal for a further two years when it runs out after the finals.

2010-02-17T12:00:12Z 2010-02-17T12:00:10Z 35591 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955146,00.html image/jpeg laszlocropped_2358097.jpg 10184 2010-02-17T12:00:09Z Football365

Csaba Laszlo has hit back at Jim Jefferies for criticising the state of the Hearts side he has inherited.

2010-02-17T12:00:10Z 2010-02-17T11:02:45Z 35590 http://origin.the-afc.com/en/afc-challenge-cup-2010/27054-amanulla-evokes-national-pride-to-keep-lankan-campaign-on-track image/jpeg mohideen_mohamed_amanulla.jpg 31562 2010-02-17T11:02:45Z AFC

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka coach Mohideen Mohamed Amanulla has backed national pride to be the driving force behind the AFC Challenge Cup hosts getting their campaign back on track against Tajikistan at Sugathadasa Stadium on Thursday following their heavy opening day defeat.

2010-02-17T11:02:45Z 2010-02-17T11:02:44Z 35589 http://origin.the-afc.com/en/afc-challenge-cup-2010/27053-flying-winger-bats-on-for-bangla-football image/jpeg nasir_ul_islam_bangladesh.jpg 27460 2010-02-17T11:02:43Z AFC

COLOMBO: Bangladesh is better known in world sporting circles for cricket rather than football. But to hear 21-year-old defender Nasir Ul-Islam wax lyrical after his country’s shock 2-1 victory over Tajikistan in the opening game at the AFC Challenge Cup, one may be forgiven for believing that the nation of 156 million people – the seventh largest in the world – are all football fanatics.

2010-02-17T11:02:44Z 2010-02-17T11:01:54Z 35588 http://www.supersport.com/football/article.aspx?Id=333546 image/jpeg RooneyWayne100216vsMilanG80.jpg 3039 2010-02-17T11:01:53Z Supersport

Manchester United were disappointed to concede a late goal in their 3-2 Champions League win over AC Milan after a pair of Wayne Rooney headers had given them a two-goal lead, the striker said.

2010-02-17T11:01:54Z 2010-02-17T11:01:49Z 35587 http://www.supersport.com/football/article.aspx?Id=333492 image/jpeg WengerArsene100216KicksBallRsm.jpg 3636 2010-02-17T11:01:49Z Supersport

Arsene Wenger said his second-string players can do the business in Arsenal's Champions League match against Porto on Wednesday, after five first-team regulars were ruled out by injury.

2010-02-17T11:01:49Z 2010-02-17T11:01:48Z 35586 http://www.supersport.com/football/article.aspx?Id=333547 image/jpeg GouldMorgan091026HBP80.jpg 2819 2010-02-17T11:01:48Z Supersport

'We just need to keep doing what we’re doing,' suggests SuperSport United’s central defender Morgan Gould ahead of his side’s Absa Premiership clash against a wounded Platinum Stars on Wednesday evening.

2010-02-17T11:01:48Z 2010-02-17T11:00:15Z 35585 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955006,00.html image/jpeg George-Boateng-Hull-City-Pre-Season_2356034.jpg 12318 2010-02-17T11:00:15Z Football365

George Boateng insists he does not want to discuss his future at Hull City until the end of the season.

2010-02-17T11:00:15Z 2010-02-17T11:00:13Z 35584 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955009,00.html image/jpeg harford-800_2410107.jpg 13245 2010-02-17T11:00:13Z Football365

Mick Harford has conceded he may have taken charge of his last match as manager of out-of-form QPR. Former Luton and Wimbledon striker Harford has been interim manager at Loftus Road since mid-January following the departure of Paul Hart.

2010-02-17T11:00:13Z 2010-02-17T11:00:12Z 35583 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955002,00.html image/jpeg Hamilton-v-Rangers-Ally-McCoist-pa_2405412.jpg 10179 2010-02-17T11:00:11Z Football365

Ally McCoist has admitted Rangers' financial situation could hamper the club's future. The club are reportedly more than £30million in debt and some supporters fear an asset-stripping exercise could leave the team unable to compete for years to come.

2010-02-17T11:00:12Z 2010-02-17T11:00:10Z 35582 http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5955015,00.html image/jpeg Ferdinand_2419714.jpg 12043 2010-02-17T11:00:09Z Football365

David Beckham believes Rio Ferdinand has all the qualities required to be a top England captain. Ferdinand skippered Manchester United to victory over AC Milan in the San Siro on Tuesday night, his first appearance since John Terry was sacked from the job he loved by Fabio Capello.

2010-02-17T11:00:10Z