http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-top-two-in-action-tonight-14381988.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-top-two-in-action-tonight-14381988.html?r=RSS <p>The top two teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division are both in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-lose-21-in-first-leg-of-europa-qualifier-14381288.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-lose-21-in-first-leg-of-europa-qualifier-14381288.html?r=RSS <p>Sligo Rovers have an uphill battle on their hands after losing the first leg of their Europa League qualifier last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-reject-city-offer-for-john-terry-14381276.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-reject-city-offer-for-john-terry-14381276.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea have rejected an offer from Manchester City for their club captain, John Terry.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/owen-linked-with-surprise-move-to-man-utd-14381275.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/owen-linked-with-surprise-move-to-man-utd-14381275.html?r=RSS <p>Former England international Michael Owen is being linked with a surprise move to Manchester United today.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-accept-real-bid-of-over-euro35m-for-benzema-14376128.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-accept-real-bid-of-over-euro35m-for-benzema-14376128.html?r=RSS <p>Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema.</p> Soccer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/di-matteo-appointed-as-west-brom-manager-14374573.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/di-matteo-appointed-as-west-brom-manager-14374573.html?r=RSS <p>West Brom have appointed Roberto Di Matteo as their new head coach.</p> Soccer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-target-melo-extends-fiorentina-contract-14372927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-target-melo-extends-fiorentina-contract-14372927.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal target Felipe Melo has ended speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract extention with Fiorentina.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/reid-dismisses-reports-about-southampton-link-14372913.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/reid-dismisses-reports-about-southampton-link-14372913.html?r=RSS <p>Peter Reid has dismissed reports linking him with the managerial job at Southampton.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wolves-sign-irish-striker-doyle-from-reading-14372909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wolves-sign-irish-striker-doyle-from-reading-14372909.html?r=RSS <p>Premier League newcomers Wolves have signed Ireland striker Kevin Doyle from Reading for an undisclosed fee.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/etoo-likely-to-reject-man-city-transfer-14372226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/etoo-likely-to-reject-man-city-transfer-14372226.html?r=RSS <p>Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o appears almost certain to reject Manchester City's attempts to lure him to the Premier League.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/germany-hammer-england-to-win-euro-u21-title-14372194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/germany-hammer-england-to-win-euro-u21-title-14372194.html?r=RSS <p>Germany are the European under-21 champions after hammering old rivals England in last night's final in Sweden.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-warn-chelsea-off-brazilian-striker-pato-14370728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-warn-chelsea-off-brazilian-striker-pato-14370728.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan have warned Chelsea that they have no intention of selling Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato.</p> Soccer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/maicon-says-he-plans-to-stay-with-inter-14370709.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/maicon-says-he-plans-to-stay-with-inter-14370709.html?r=RSS <p>Inter Milan defender Maicon says he plans to remain at the San Siro as long as he is given an improved contract.</p> Soccer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/barca-joins-soccer-spending-spree-14367429.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/barca-joins-soccer-spending-spree-14367429.html?r=RSS <p>Brazilian football's hottest new prospect has signed for Barcelona, according to the Spanish media.</p> Soccer Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/madrid-tie-up-six-year-ronaldo-deal-14367111.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/madrid-tie-up-six-year-ronaldo-deal-14367111.html?r=RSS <p>Real Madrid and Manchester United have finalised an agreement for the world record transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish club.</p> Soccer Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-sign-dubliner-yeates-from-colchester-14365055.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-sign-dubliner-yeates-from-colchester-14365055.html?r=RSS <p>Middlesbrough have signed 24-year-old Dubliner Mark Yeates from Colchester.</p> Soccer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/brazil-reach-confederations-cup-final-14364157.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/brazil-reach-confederations-cup-final-14364157.html?r=RSS <p>Brazil are through to the Conferations Cup final after a hard-earned win over hosts South Africa in the semi-finals of the competition last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-to-open-talks-with-dean-ashton-14362724.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-to-open-talks-with-dean-ashton-14362724.html?r=RSS <p>Stoke City are set to open talks with West Ham's Dean Ashton about a possible move to the Britannia Stadium.</p> Soccer Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/usa-end-spains-15match-winning-streak-14359559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/usa-end-spains-15match-winning-streak-14359559.html?r=RSS <p>The USA are through to the Confederations Cup final after a shock victory over European champions Spain in South Africa last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/burnley-bid-for-derby-countys-tyrone-mears-accepted-14358581.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/burnley-bid-for-derby-countys-tyrone-mears-accepted-14358581.html?r=RSS <p>Burnley have had a bid accepted for Derby County's Tyrone Mears.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hull-manager-brown-fined-euro3000-for-improper-conduct-14358574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hull-manager-brown-fined-euro3000-for-improper-conduct-14358574.html?r=RSS <p>Hull manager Phil Brown's been fined &euro;3,000 by the FA for improper conduct.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/worthington-to-decide-ni-future-after-qualifiers-14358109.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/worthington-to-decide-ni-future-after-qualifiers-14358109.html?r=RSS <p>Nigel Worthington says any discussions about his future as Northern Ireland manager will have to wait until the end of the World Cup qualifying campaign.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sturridge-to-join-chelsea-from-man-city-14357073.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sturridge-to-join-chelsea-from-man-city-14357073.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge is set to join Chelsea this summer, but the transfer fee will be decided by a tribunal.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-jimenez-on-loan-from-inter-14357068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-jimenez-on-loan-from-inter-14357068.html?r=RSS <p>West Ham have signed Luis Jimenez from Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal, providing he passes a medical.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spain-look-to-set-new-record-for-unbeaten-run-14357067.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spain-look-to-set-new-record-for-unbeaten-run-14357067.html?r=RSS <p>Spain will be looking to make history later today in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-says-johnson-cost-extra-because-of-nationality-14355868.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-says-johnson-cost-extra-because-of-nationality-14355868.html?r=RSS <p>Rafa Benitez said Liverpool had to pay a premium to sign Glen Johnson because he is British.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-says-real-madrid-medical-went-perfectly-14355687.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-says-real-madrid-medical-went-perfectly-14355687.html?r=RSS <p>Cristiano Ronaldo says his medical at Real Madrid went "perfectly".</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-qpr-boss-sousa-confirmed-as-new-swansea-manager-14355686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-qpr-boss-sousa-confirmed-as-new-swansea-manager-14355686.html?r=RSS <p>Former QPR boss Paulo Sousa has been confirmed as the new manager of Swansea.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-on-verge-of-completing-johnson-move-14354272.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-on-verge-of-completing-johnson-move-14354272.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool are on the brink of signing England defender Glen Johnson after reaching agreement on the transfer with both the player and his current club, Portsmouth.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/espn-secures-former-setanta-league-packages-14354249.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/espn-secures-former-setanta-league-packages-14354249.html?r=RSS <p>The Disney-owned sports channel ESPN has secured the two Premier League football packages formerly held by Setanta Sports.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spl-looking-to-resell-setantas-matches-14352884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spl-looking-to-resell-setantas-matches-14352884.html?r=RSS <p>The SPL is trying to sell the rights to broadcast games next season which Setanta was originally going to show.</p> Soccer Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevchenko-intends-to-honour-chelsea-contract-14352507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevchenko-intends-to-honour-chelsea-contract-14352507.html?r=RSS <p>Andriy Shevchenko says he intends to honour the year left on his contract with Chelsea.</p> Soccer Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-face-salzburg-in-champions-league-14352229.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-face-salzburg-in-champions-league-14352229.html?r=RSS <p>Bohemians have been drawn against Austrian champions Salzburg in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers.</p> Soccer Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/birmingham-close-to-completing-benitez-deal-14347268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/birmingham-close-to-completing-benitez-deal-14347268.html?r=RSS <p>Birmingham are on course to complete the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez early next week.</p> Soccer Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland-top-three-in-action-tonight-14347257.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland-top-three-in-action-tonight-14347257.html?r=RSS <p>The top three teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division are all in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pirlo-denies-making-chelsea-remarks-14345567.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pirlo-denies-making-chelsea-remarks-14345567.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has denied expressing an interest in joining Chelsea this summer.</p> Soccer Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/madrid-in-talks-about-ribery-transfer-14345452.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/madrid-in-talks-about-ribery-transfer-14345452.html?r=RSS <p>Real Madrid say they are in talks with Bayern Munich in an effort to bring Franck Ribery to the Bernabeu.</p> Soccer Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keegan-linked-with-possible-southampton-return-14345451.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keegan-linked-with-possible-southampton-return-14345451.html?r=RSS <p>Kevin Keegan is being linked with a possible return to League One side Southampton.</p> Soccer Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-expected-to-appeal-uefa-punishments-14344959.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-expected-to-appeal-uefa-punishments-14344959.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea are expected to lodge an appeal today against the punishments handed down by UEFA following the petulant scenes that marred the club's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.</p> Soccer Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/longford-through-to-fai-cup-fourth-round-14344944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/longford-through-to-fai-cup-fourth-round-14344944.html?r=RSS <p>Longford Town are through to the fourth round of the FAI Cup after an extra-time win over Wexford Youths last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/s-africa-beat-new-zealand-in-confederations-cup-14344940.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/s-africa-beat-new-zealand-in-confederations-cup-14344940.html?r=RSS <p>South Africa have picked up their first win at the Confederations Cup after a 2-0 victory over New Zealand last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-given-6match-ban-for-champions-league-semifinal-outburst-14342330.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-given-6match-ban-for-champions-league-semifinal-outburst-14342330.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's been given a six match ban from European games, for his actions at the end of the Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona.</p> Soccer Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-to-begin-title-defence-against-birmingham-14342055.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-to-begin-title-defence-against-birmingham-14342055.html?r=RSS <p>Premier League champions Manchester United will launch the defence of their title at home to newly-promoted Birmingham.</p> Soccer Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-hoops-and-monaghan-win-fai-cup-ties-14341448.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-hoops-and-monaghan-win-fai-cup-ties-14341448.html?r=RSS <p>Sligo Rovers, Shamrock Rovers and Monaghan United are all through to the fourth round of the FAI Cup after winning their third-round replays last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/crumlin-knock-shels-out-of-fai-cup-14340138.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/crumlin-knock-shels-out-of-fai-cup-14340138.html?r=RSS <p>Crumlin United have knocked Shelbourne out of the FAI Ford Cup following a 1-0 win in their replayed clash at Tolka Park last night.</p> Soccer Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/inter-hoping-to-sign-deco-and-carvalho-14339468.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/inter-hoping-to-sign-deco-and-carvalho-14339468.html?r=RSS <p>Inter Milan have confirmed their interest in signing Portuguese duo Deco and Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea this summer.</p> Soccer Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-close-in-on-mowbray-signature-14338969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-close-in-on-mowbray-signature-14338969.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic are closing on securing the services of manager Tony Mowbray after being given permission to speak to the 45-year-old.</p> Soccer Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-deal-for-valencia-moves-closer-14337751.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-deal-for-valencia-moves-closer-14337751.html?r=RSS <p>Wigan chairman Dave Whelan expects to begin negotiations with Manchester United</p> Soccer Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/big-teams-progress-with-little-fuss-in-fai-ford-cup-14337728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/big-teams-progress-with-little-fuss-in-fai-ford-cup-14337728.html?r=RSS <p>I wasn't a night for the romantics with no shocks in the FAI Ford Cup last night.</p> Soccer Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bayern-will-only-listen-to-crazy-ribery-offers-14337040.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bayern-will-only-listen-to-crazy-ribery-offers-14337040.html?r=RSS <p>Bayern Munich have insisted they will only consider selling French midfielder Franck Ribery if they receive a "crazy" offer.</p> Soccer Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-may-make-madrid-debut-in-dublin-14337034.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-may-make-madrid-debut-in-dublin-14337034.html?r=RSS <p>Cristiano Ronaldo could apparently make his debut for Real Madrid in Dublin next month.</p> Soccer Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-negotiating-personal-terms-with-madrid-14336675.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-negotiating-personal-terms-with-madrid-14336675.html?r=RSS <p>Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives are negotiating personal terms with Real Madrid as the Portuguese winger prepares to become the most expensive footballer in history.</p> Soccer Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/singapore-firm-confirms-newcastle-interest-14334117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/singapore-firm-confirms-newcastle-interest-14334117.html?r=RSS <p>A Singapore-based company has confirmed its interest in buying Newcastle from Mike Ashley.</p> Soccer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-accept-pound80m-madrid-offer-for-ronaldo-14333727.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-accept-pound80m-madrid-offer-for-ronaldo-14333727.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United have accepted a world-record offer of &pound;80m for Cristiano Ronaldo from Spanish giants Real Madrid.</p> Soccer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/england-10-points-clear-in-world-cup-group-14333668.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/england-10-points-clear-in-world-cup-group-14333668.html?r=RSS <p>England are 10 points clear at the top of their World Cup qualifying group after a 6-0 win over Andorra at Wembley yesterday.</p> Soccer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-rules-out-mascherano-sale-14333036.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-rules-out-mascherano-sale-14333036.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has ruled out the possibility that Javier Mascherano might be sold to Barcelona.</p> Soccer Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/martinez-to-take-over-as-new-wigan-manager-14332612.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/martinez-to-take-over-as-new-wigan-manager-14332612.html?r=RSS <p>Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Roberto Martinez will become the club's new manager.</p> Soccer Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shels-face-crumlin-in-fai-cup-tonight-14331893.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shels-face-crumlin-in-fai-cup-tonight-14331893.html?r=RSS <p>The first match in the third round of the FAI Cup takes place at Tolka Park tonight.</p> Soccer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:09:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/villa-deny-contract-offer-for-michael-owen-14331892.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/villa-deny-contract-offer-for-michael-owen-14331892.html?r=RSS <p>Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has denied reports that the club have offered Michael Owen a contract.</p> Soccer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mowbray-may-be-confirmed-as-celtic-boss-today-14331546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mowbray-may-be-confirmed-as-celtic-boss-today-14331546.html?r=RSS <p>There is speculation that Tony Mowbray could be confirmed as Celtic's new manager as early as today.</p> Soccer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kaka-set-to-join-real-madrid-from-ac-milan-14331529.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kaka-set-to-join-real-madrid-from-ac-milan-14331529.html?r=RSS <p>Brazilian star Kaka is set to move from AC Milan to Real Madrid for a reported transfer fee of around &euro;68m.</p> Soccer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/anderson-hails-superb-dunne-14330992.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/anderson-hails-superb-dunne-14330992.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has been told to keep doing what he is doing after being compared favourably to the legendary Paul McGrath.</p> Soccer Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fans-urge-shearer-appointment-as-newcastle-put-on-market-14330990.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fans-urge-shearer-appointment-as-newcastle-put-on-market-14330990.html?r=RSS <p>Newcastle fans have urged Mike Ashley to appoint Alan Shearer as manager as he attempts to offload the club for &pound;100 million.</p> Soccer Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-secure-hard-fought-draw-in-bulgaria-14329695.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-secure-hard-fought-draw-in-bulgaria-14329695.html?r=RSS <p>Bulgaria 1 Republic of Ireland 1</p> Soccer Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/st-pats-host-bohs-in-dublin-derby-14328725.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/st-pats-host-bohs-in-dublin-derby-14328725.html?r=RSS <p>The top teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division are all in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcshane-to-undergo-fitness-test-in-sofia-14328280.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcshane-to-undergo-fitness-test-in-sofia-14328280.html?r=RSS <p>The Republic of Ireland are due to train in Sofia this morning ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.</p> Soccer Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:41:00 +0100