Benayoun extends stay at West Ham (AFP)
Israel midfielder Yossi Benayoun has extended his stay at West Ham by signing a new five-year contract.
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Roundup 3-Newcastle discuss takeover, Benayoun signs deal (Reuters)
Soccer news in brief from aroundthe world:
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Houllier to leave Lyon at end of season (AFP)
Club coach Gerard Houllier will leave six-time French champions Lyon at the end of the season, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas announced Friday.
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Hearts appeal FIFA compensation figure over Webster move (Reuters)
Hearts have lodged an appealwith the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA’sruling in the protracted Andy Webster affair.
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England Score Goals Again - But Against Andorra Posted By : Roger Munns
England ended their goal drought by beating Andorra 3-0 in their Euro 2008 qualifying game.But it took until the second half before Steven Gerrard scored twice to secure the victory against football minnows Andorra.
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The Evolution and Enjoyment of Soccer Posted By : Ben Franklin
If adjustments in team strategy are needed during play, the members of the team must know enough to make them by themselves.
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The Passion Of Brazil Soccer Posted By : Bowe Packer
Every wonder what it takes to be a good soccer player? Learn from the passionate Brazilian soccer players.
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The Love Of Soccer Posted By : John Pawlett
Soccer is more than just an all American sport or something that some might play in their free time.
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Soccer Kicks Back Posted By : Chris Campbell
Soccer has to be one of the original sports games every played by people. I can just imagine cave dwellers kicking around the old soccer ball.
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Owen proves ready for senior England call (Reuters)
(updates with McClaren quotes, details)
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