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| Nwankwo Kanu scored a first-half goal Saturday for Portsmouth to beat Cardiff 1-0 and win the FA Cup final for the first time since 1939. The Nigerian striker took advantage of a fumble by Cardiff goalkeeper Peter Enckelman in the 37th minute of the 127th FA Cup final to give manager Harry Redknapp his first major trophy in 25 years of coaching. |
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Spain midfielder Marcos Senna has revealed he wants to end his career in the country of his birth, Brazil, but only after spending several more seasons in his adopted nation.
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| The shorthanded New York Red Bulls received a measure of good news Thursday when star striker Juan Pablo Angel joined the team on its flight to Colorado, where the Red Bulls will take on the Rapids in a Fourth of July match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. |
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| The relationship between an injured athlete and the fitness coach trying to get him back on the field can be one of love and hate. |
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| The Fourth of July at The Home Depot Center has become a tradition the last several years in southern California. The Los Angeles Galaxy will play host to the New England Revolution on Friday in front of what is expected to be a capacity crowd. |
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| Atletico Madrid have signed
French striker Florent Sinama Pongolle on a four-year deal from
Recreativo Huelva, the Primera Liga club said on Wednesday.
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| Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill told Liverpool on Thursday to meet his club's asking price for want-away England midfielder Gareth Barry. |
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| Spanish first division side Atletico Madrid said Thursday it had signed French striker Florent Sinama Pongolle from Recreativo Huelva for four seasons. |
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| FC Dallas got the first win of the Schellas Hyndman era earlier this week when they defeated USL First Division side Miami FC in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match. However, FCD still seeks its first win for their new coach in MLS play and the next chance comes on Friday when the Kansas City Wizards visit Pizza Hut Park. |
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| Queens Park Rangers chairman Flavio Briatore warned against talk of imminent promotion to the Premier League next season despite announcing Thursday a fresh cash boost for the increasingly wealthy London club. |
