http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/king-to-appeal-18month-prison-sentence-14546154.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/king-to-appeal-18month-prison-sentence-14546154.html?r=RSS <p>Marlon King's agent says the player intends to appeal against his 18-month prison sentence for assaulting a woman in a British nightclub.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-tie-up-second-beckham-loan-deal-14546152.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-tie-up-second-beckham-loan-deal-14546152.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan are claiming to have tied up a deal to bring David Beckham back to the San Siro for a second loan spell.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14546133.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14546133.html?r=RSS <p>Top spot in the League of Ireland Premier Division could change hands again this evening as the two title rivals entertain western opposition in Dublin.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dinamo-zabreg-hit-with-threepoint-deduction-14545928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dinamo-zabreg-hit-with-threepoint-deduction-14545928.html?r=RSS <p>Dinamo Zagreb have been hit with a three-point penalty by UEFA as punishment for serious crowd trouble at the Europa League game against Timisoara on October 1st.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-to-name-squad-for-playoff-ties-14545926.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-to-name-squad-for-playoff-ties-14545926.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni's is due to name his squad today for the World Cup play-offs against France.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/united-lodge-appeal-after-ref-booked-wrong-twin-14545531.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/united-lodge-appeal-after-ref-booked-wrong-twin-14545531.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United have submitted a claim of mistaken identity to the Football Association after Fabio da Silva was booked by referee Chris Foy against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/larsson-brings-end-to-football-career-14545419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/larsson-brings-end-to-football-career-14545419.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic legend Henrik Larsson has bid farewell to football after playing his last game for Helsingborg last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-dump-celtic-out-of-scottish-league-cup-14545110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-dump-celtic-out-of-scottish-league-cup-14545110.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic are out of the Scottish League Cup after slumping to a 1-0 defeat against Hearts at Parkhead last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-knock-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14545104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-knock-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14545104.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal have dumped Liverpool out of this year's Carling Cup after a 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/portsmouth-hit-with-transfer-embargo-14544660.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/portsmouth-hit-with-transfer-embargo-14544660.html?r=RSS <p>Portsmouth have been hit with a transfer embargo by the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-unitedbarnsley-crowd-trouble-14544661.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-unitedbarnsley-crowd-trouble-14544661.html?r=RSS <p>The English FA has launched an investigation into crowd trouble during last night's Carling Cup clash between Barnsley and Manchester United.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/welbeck-to-undergo-scan-on-knee-injury-14544655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/welbeck-to-undergo-scan-on-knee-injury-14544655.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is due to undergo a scan today after hurting his knee in last night's Carling Cup clash with Barnsley.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-through-to-carling-cup-lasteight-14544298.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-through-to-carling-cup-lasteight-14544298.html?r=RSS <p>Holders Manchester United are through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after a 2-0 win over Barnsley last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hughton-appointed-as-fulltime-newcastle-boss-14544294.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hughton-appointed-as-fulltime-newcastle-boss-14544294.html?r=RSS <p>Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Chris Hughton as their new full-time manager.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/footballers-warned-that-spitting-could-spread-swine-flu-14543958.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/footballers-warned-that-spitting-could-spread-swine-flu-14543958.html?r=RSS <p>Footballers have been warned that spitting could increase the risk of spreading swine flu.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-eriksson-assistant-appointed-manager-at-notts-county-14543949.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-eriksson-assistant-appointed-manager-at-notts-county-14543949.html?r=RSS <p>Notts County have appointed Hans Backe as their new manager on a three-year contract.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kroenke-moves-closer-to-arsenal-takeover-14543934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kroenke-moves-closer-to-arsenal-takeover-14543934.html?r=RSS <p>Stan Kroenke has moved a step closer to launching a formal takeover bid at Arsenal.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/world-cup-playoff-ties-to-kick-off-at-8pm-14543728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/world-cup-playoff-ties-to-kick-off-at-8pm-14543728.html?r=RSS <p>The kick-off times for Ireland's World Cup play-off ties have been confirmed by FIFA.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-admits-fa-improper-conduct-charge-14543706.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-admits-fa-improper-conduct-charge-14543706.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted an FA charge of improper conduct following his remarks about referee Alan Wiley.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-criticises-league-attitude-to-swine-flu-14543346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-criticises-league-attitude-to-swine-flu-14543346.html?r=RSS <p>Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has hit out at the Premier League for allowing his club's clash with Chelsea over the weekend to go ahead.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/galliani-100-certain-beckham-will-rejoin-milan-14543076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/galliani-100-certain-beckham-will-rejoin-milan-14543076.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan's vice-president says he's "100% certain" David Beckham will re-join the club this winter.</p> Soccer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/third-blackburn-player-is-diagnosed-with-swine-flu-14543074.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/third-blackburn-player-is-diagnosed-with-swine-flu-14543074.html?r=RSS <p>A third member of Blackburn's squad has been diagnosed with swine flu.</p> Soccer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-maintain-lead-with-two-games-left-14541887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-maintain-lead-with-two-games-left-14541887.html?r=RSS <p>It's as you were at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division. Bohemians remain on top following a 2-0 win at Galway thanks to a brace from youngster Paddy Madden.</p> Soccer Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14541613.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14541613.html?r=RSS <p>The two rivals for this year's League of Ireland Premier Division title are both in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-delay-announcement-on-new-manager-14541611.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-delay-announcement-on-new-manager-14541611.html?r=RSS <p>Middlesbrough appear to have delayed making an announcement about their new manager.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/injury-worries-for-man-utd-and-liverpool-14541603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/injury-worries-for-man-utd-and-liverpool-14541603.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United and Liverpool both have injury concerns among their star players ahead of Sunday's </p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-hits-out-at-trap-over-reid-comments-14541601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-hits-out-at-trap-over-reid-comments-14541601.html?r=RSS <p>Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has hit out at Giovanni Trapattoni over the Republic of Ireland manager's comments regarding Steven Reid.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtics-europa-campaign-in-tatters-after-10-defeat-14541372.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtics-europa-campaign-in-tatters-after-10-defeat-14541372.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic's hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of the Europa League have been dashed following a 1-0 defeat to Hamburg at Parkhead last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/aquilani-plays-15-minutes-for-liverpool-reserves-14540901.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/aquilani-plays-15-minutes-for-liverpool-reserves-14540901.html?r=RSS <p>Alberto Aquilani has pulled on a Liverpool shirt for the first time since his arrival from Roma three months ago.</p> Soccer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gillett-gives-backing-to-underfire-benitez-14540900.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gillett-gives-backing-to-underfire-benitez-14540900.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has given his backing to under-fire manager Rafael Benitez.</p> Soccer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-appeal-fifa-ban-on-new-signings-14540899.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-appeal-fifa-ban-on-new-signings-14540899.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea have lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision to ban the club from signing players during the next two transfer windows.</p> Soccer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-close-to-naming-strachan-as-new-boss-14540894.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-close-to-naming-strachan-as-new-boss-14540894.html?r=RSS <p>Middlesbrough are expected to appoint Gordon Strachan as the club's new manager within the next 24 hours.</p> Soccer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-to-get-just-8000-tickets-for-paris-tie-14538295.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-to-get-just-8000-tickets-for-paris-tie-14538295.html?r=RSS <p>The French Football Federation has allocated just 10% of the tickets for the second leg of the upcoming World Cup play-off to Irish fans.</p> Soccer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-and-chelsea-maintain-winning-form-14538290.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-and-chelsea-maintain-winning-form-14538290.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United and Chelsea are on the brink of qualification for the Champions League knockout stages after maintaining their winning form in the group stages last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:05:00 +0100