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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:58 CST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Newcastle send Carroll on holiday]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/newcastle-send-carroll-on-holiday/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:58 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have handed star striker Andy Carroll a much-needed rest, sending him to Dubai for a week to rest a nagging thigh injury, with manager Alan Pardew hoping the break will "refresh his batteries".<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Grant given cup clashes to save Hammers job]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/grant-given-cup-clashes-to-save-hammers-job/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/grant-given-cup-clashes-to-save-hammers-job/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:58 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Avram Grant's chances of managing West Ham United for their next Premier League game against Arsenal now hinges on how the team perform in their two cup ties.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rovers still hopeful over Ronaldinho]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/rovers-still-hopeful-over-ronaldinho/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/rovers-still-hopeful-over-ronaldinho/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:57 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insists the club's chase for Ronaldinho is not over despite reports in Brazil suggesting he is set to sign for his old side Gremio.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dzeko in Champions League vow]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/dzeko-in-champions-league-vow/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/dzeko-in-champions-league-vow/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:57 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko is determined to lead Manchester City into the Champions League once his has completed his January transfer to Eastlands.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ipswich axe Keane]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ipswich-axe-keane/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ipswich-axe-keane/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:56 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Roy Keane has been sacked as manager of struggling Championship side Ipswich Town, according to widespread reports.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Toon set to sign Larsson]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/toon-set-to-sign-larsson/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/toon-set-to-sign-larsson/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:56 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have had a £1.5 million bid for Swedish winger Sebastian Larsson accepted by Birmiingham, according to the Daily Mirror.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blackburn still hopeful over Ronaldinho deal]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/blackburn-still-hopeful-over-ronaldinho-deal/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/blackburn-still-hopeful-over-ronaldinho-deal/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:55 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insists the club's chase for Ronaldinho is not over despite reports in Brazil suggesting he is set to sign for his old side Gremio.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FA rescind Zabaleta red card after appeal]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/fa-rescind-zabaleta-red-card-after-appeal/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/fa-rescind-zabaleta-red-card-after-appeal/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:55 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The FA has confirmed Manchester City have decided to appeal the red card handed out to Pablo Zabaleta during Wednesday's draw with Arsenal.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bruce makes Muntari swoop]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bruce-makes-muntari-swoop/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bruce-makes-muntari-swoop/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:54 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has approached the clubs of Sulley Muntari and Stephane Sessegnon as he staps up his January recruitment drive.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ancelotti unmoved by Blues banner protests]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ancelotti-unmoved-by-blues-banner-protests/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ancelotti-unmoved-by-blues-banner-protests/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:54 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has laughed off a visual protest near to the club's Cobham training facility that demanded the exit of both the manager and owner Roman Abramovich.<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rooney winning Utd fitness battle]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/rooney-winning-utd-fitness-battle/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/rooney-winning-utd-fitness-battle/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:54 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful he will have key duo Wayne Rooney and Edwin van der Sar available for Sunday's mouth-watering FA Cup tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nasri scoops December ESPN PFA Fans' award]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/nasri-scoops-december-espn-pfa-fans-award/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/nasri-scoops-december-espn-pfa-fans-award/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:54 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri has scooped the ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Month Award for December after some superb displays.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rangers accept Birmingham offer for Miller]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/rangers-accept-birmingham-offer-for-miller/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/rangers-accept-birmingham-offer-for-miller/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:53 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Birmingham City have confirmed that they have had a bid accepted for free-scoring Rangers striker Kenny Miller.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spurs expect Beckham signing by Sunday]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/spurs-expect-beckham-signing-by-sunday/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/spurs-expect-beckham-signing-by-sunday/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:53 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp hopes to tie up a two-month loan for David Beckham by Sunday, following a week of talks with his club LA Galaxy.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McManaman: Benzema must step up at Real]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/mcmanaman-benzema-must-step-up-at-real/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/mcmanaman-benzema-must-step-up-at-real/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:53 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Former Real Madrid winger Steve McManaman has urged current Merengues striker Karim Benzema to step up to the plate and insisted that the Frenchman is capable of being a key player at the Bernabeu.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Striker Miller to reject Birmingham - report]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/striker-miller-to-reject-birmingham-report/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/striker-miller-to-reject-birmingham-report/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:52 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/striker-miller-to-reject-birmingham-report/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kenny Miller has reportedly turned down the opportunity to join Birmingham after the Premier League club had a bid accepted by Rangers for the striker on Friday.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ferguson bemoans sack-happy clubs]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ferguson-bemoans-sack-happy-clubs/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ferguson-bemoans-sack-happy-clubs/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:52 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ferguson-bemoans-sack-happy-clubs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the management game "an unfair industry'' after his former player Roy Keane was sacked by Ipswich.<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wenger hits out at January World Cup plan]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/wenger-hits-out-at-january-world-cup-plan/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/wenger-hits-out-at-january-world-cup-plan/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:52 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/wenger-hits-out-at-january-world-cup-plan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has blasted Sepp Blatter's proposal to change to a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022.<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar 0-2 Uzbekistan: Asian Cup woe for hosts]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/qatar-0-2-uzbekistan-asian-cup-woe-for-hosts/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/qatar-0-2-uzbekistan-asian-cup-woe-for-hosts/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:52 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/qatar-0-2-uzbekistan-asian-cup-woe-for-hosts/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Qatar's Asian Cup campaign got off to the worst possible start as second-half goals from Odil Akhmedov and Server Djeparov saw Uzbekistan clinch a deserved victory at Khalifa Stadium in Doha.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hodgson leaves Liverpool by mutual consent]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/hodgson-leaves-liverpool-by-mutual-consent/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/hodgson-leaves-liverpool-by-mutual-consent/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:51 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/hodgson-leaves-liverpool-by-mutual-consent/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson has left Liverpool by mutual consent after a dismal seven months in charge, with Kenny Dalglish taking over as manager for the rest of the season.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No action against John Terry over assault claim]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/no-action-against-john-terry-over-assault-claim/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/no-action-against-john-terry-over-assault-claim/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:51 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/no-action-against-john-terry-over-assault-claim/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chelsea and England defender John Terry will not face a criminal inquiry over claims that he injured a steward near the end of the Premier League match at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, police have said.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leeds chairman Bates hits out at Wenger]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/leeds-chairman-bates-hits-out-at-wenger/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/leeds-chairman-bates-hits-out-at-wenger/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:51 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/leeds-chairman-bates-hits-out-at-wenger/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has taken a swipe at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ahead of Saturday's FA Cup showdown at Emirates Stadium - and insisted his club will soon take their rightful place in the top flight once again.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Celtic sign Forest's Wilson on pre-contract]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/celtic-sign-forests-wilson-on-pre-contract/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/celtic-sign-forests-wilson-on-pre-contract/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 06:35:50 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/celtic-sign-forests-wilson-on-pre-contract/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson will join the Glasgow club.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bannan slams talk of unrest at Aston Villa]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bannan-slams-talk-of-unrest-at-aston-villa/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bannan-slams-talk-of-unrest-at-aston-villa/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:38 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bannan-slams-talk-of-unrest-at-aston-villa/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has hit out at suggestions of unrest in the dressing room by insisting reports have been "blown out of proportion".<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Juve director impressed by quick rise of Krasic]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/juve-director-impressed-by-quick-rise-of-krasic/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/juve-director-impressed-by-quick-rise-of-krasic/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:38 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/juve-director-impressed-by-quick-rise-of-krasic/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta claims that he is impressed with how quickly Serbian winger Milos Krasic has settled in Turin.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[City boss Mancini hopeful over Tevez stay]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/city-boss-mancini-hopeful-over-tevez-stay/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/city-boss-mancini-hopeful-over-tevez-stay/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:38 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/city-boss-mancini-hopeful-over-tevez-stay/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will have talks with unsettled striker Carlos Tevez this week - and hopes to persuade him to stay at the club.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Legal fears over all-English Olympic team]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/legal-fears-over-all-english-olympic-team/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/legal-fears-over-all-english-olympic-team/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:38 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/legal-fears-over-all-english-olympic-team/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[British Olympic Association chairman Lord Moynihan has warned that selecting an all-English team to represent Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics may lead to legal challenges from players not considered for selection.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jennings vows to clear name over betting probe]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/jennings-vows-to-clear-name-over-betting-probe/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/jennings-vows-to-clear-name-over-betting-probe/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:37 CST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/jennings-vows-to-clear-name-over-betting-probe/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A shocked Steve Jennings is vowing to clear his name of any wrongdoing as his red card against Hearts continues to be investigated by the Association of British Bookmakers.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Evra goads Arsenal: My assessment was right]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/evra-goads-arsenal-my-assessment-was-right/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/evra-goads-arsenal-my-assessment-was-right/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:37 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has poured fuel on the flames of his row with Arsenal by insisting he was proved right in his assessment of the Gunners.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real midfielder Lassana Diarra coy on future]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/real-midfielder-lassana-diarra-coy-on-future/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/real-midfielder-lassana-diarra-coy-on-future/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:37 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has revealed he is unsure whether his long term-future lies at the Bernabeu, but admits he is currently enjoying his football with Los Blancos.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bruce: Gordon is still first-choice keeper]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bruce-gordon-is-still-first-choice-keeper/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bruce-gordon-is-still-first-choice-keeper/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:37 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says that Craig Gordon is still his first-choice goalkeeper after he recovered from the hamstring strain which ruled him out of last week's 0-0 draw at Fulham.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Agent: Ronaldinho open to Palmeiras move]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/agent-ronaldinho-open-to-palmeiras-move/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/agent-ronaldinho-open-to-palmeiras-move/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:36 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ronaldinho would welcome a move to Palmeiras if he decides to leave AC Milan, according to his agent.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ballack hits out at captaincy rival Lahm]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ballack-hits-out-at-captaincy-rival-lahm/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ballack-hits-out-at-captaincy-rival-lahm/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:36 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Germany midfielder Michael Ballack has hit out at captaincy rival Philipp Lahm, claiming that the defender was wrong to go public on the matter ahead of the World Cup and should have spoken to him personally.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Motherwell withdraw complaint over Brown]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/motherwell-withdraw-complaint-over-brown/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/motherwell-withdraw-complaint-over-brown/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:36 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Motherwell have withdrawn their complaint to the Scottish Premier League over Craig Brown`s acrimonious departure to Aberdeen.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Williams: No Rovers crisis]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/williams-no-rovers-crisis/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/williams-no-rovers-crisis/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:36 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams has vociferously denied claims the club are in crisis as the fall-out from the sacking of manager Sam Allardyce continues.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moratti: Rafa safer after victory]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/moratti-rafa-safer-after-victory/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/moratti-rafa-safer-after-victory/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:36 CST</pubDate>
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<category>SOCCER</category>
<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/moratti-rafa-safer-after-victory/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Inter president Massimo Moratti has confirmed Rafael Benitez's job had been under threat but hailed the coach after steering the club into the Club World Cup final.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bayer 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Holders knocked out]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bayer-1-1-atletico-madrid-holders-knocked-out/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bayer-1-1-atletico-madrid-holders-knocked-out/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:35 CST</pubDate>
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<category>SOCCER</category>
<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/bayer-1-1-atletico-madrid-holders-knocked-out/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Atletico Madrid were dumped out of the Europa League after seeing results go against them in Group B.<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sampdoria ordered to reinstate Cassano]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/sampdoria-ordered-to-reinstate-cassano/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/sampdoria-ordered-to-reinstate-cassano/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:35 CST</pubDate>
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<category>SOCCER</category>
<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/sampdoria-ordered-to-reinstate-cassano/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sampdoria have been ordered to restore Antonio Cassano to their first-team squad on February 1 - but Cassano will only receive 50% of his wages for the remainder of his contract, which expires in 2013.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ancelotti insists he's going nowhere]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ancelotti-insists-hes-going-nowhere/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ancelotti-insists-hes-going-nowhere/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:35 CST</pubDate>
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<category>SOCCER</category>
<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/ancelotti-insists-hes-going-nowhere/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has once more insisted he is going nowhere despite the club going their worst run of form in a decade.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LIVE Europa League updates and chat]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/soccer/live-europa-league-updates-and-chat/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/soccer/live-europa-league-updates-and-chat/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:57:35 CST</pubDate>
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<category>SOCCER</category>
<guid>http://merolinks.com/soccer/live-europa-league-updates-and-chat/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MatchDay LIVE - December 16<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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