Ballack back in Germany squad to face Austria (Reuters)
Captain Michael Ballack willreturn to Germany’s squad to face Austria in next week’sfriendly international.
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Roundup 2-Athletic take cover for injured goalkeeper (Reuters)
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Chile hand Huh 1-0 defeat on his South Korea return (Reuters)
Chile beat South Korea 1-0 at thestart of Huh Jong-moo’s second spell as coach of the Asian sideon Wednesday.
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Hearts awarded reduced damages in Webster case (Reuters)
The Court ofArbitration for Sport (CAS) has ordered Wigan Athletic defenderAndy Webster to pay reduced damages of 150,000 pounds ($298,900)to former club Hearts for breaching his contract in May 2006.
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Scotland defender Hutton signs for Tottenham (Reuters)
(adds Dailly signing for Rangers)
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Spain coach Aragones angry over Raul questions (AFP)
Spain coach Luis Aragones, angered by questions why Real Madrid star Raul had not been selected for the national team, repeated on Wednesday that the veteran was not part of his plans.
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Capello recruits Pearce for England coaching set-up (Reuters)
Stuart Pearce will become part ofEngland manager Fabio Capello’s coaching team, the FootballAssociation said on Wednesday.
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Tottenham seal Hutton deal (AFP)
Tottenham completed the signing of right-back Alan Hutton from Rangers on Wednesday and hope to pitch their new man into Premier League action against Manchester United at the weekend.
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Valencia players at a loss at how to halt Koeman downturn (Reuters)
Valencia midfielder Joaquin hassaid team morale has suffered since Ronald Koeman took charge ascoach last November.
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Cameroon fury at 'catastrophic' organisation for African Nations Cup (AFP)
Cameroon coach Otto Pfister is fuming at African Nations Cup organisers after his side's luggage failed to arrive with the team for Wednesday's crunch game with Sudan.
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