Birmingham City Council delays approving transit capital budget, to meet with officials

Controversy arises over questions about budget numbers provided by the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority.

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Doni to be questioned for role in match fixing

Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni is set to be questioned by a state prosecutor over his part in the match-fixing scandal.

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Cup progress for Madrid, Marseille and Lazio

Karim Benzema’s winner at Málaga CF earned Real Madrid CF a potential Copa Del Rey quarter-final tie against FC Barcelona while Olympique de Marseille and S.S. Lazio also enjoyed cup progress.

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Mackay bemused by disallowed goal

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay believes the referee made a “howler” in disallowing a Kenny Miller goal and admits his side still have all to play for after losing their Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Crystal Palace 1-0.

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Palace performance pleases Freedman

Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman is delighted with the defensive performance of his side and feels the Eagles deserved their 1-0 win over Cardiff in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

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Former Seattle Sounders GK Kasey Keller signs on to become broadcast analyst for club

TUKWILA, Wash. — Kasey Keller is moving from the field to the broadcast booth. The Seattle Sounders announced on Tuesday that Keller will become the analyst on all radio and television broadcasts for the 2012 season. Keller will join new play-by-play announcer Ross Fletcher, who was hired to replace Arlo White. White has moved on to become the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports coverage …

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Lazio on to Italian Cup quarters

Lazio survived a scare to scrape through to the Italian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday by winning 3-2 from Hernanes’ stoppage-time winner after second-division club Verona had come back from two goals down.

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Mallorca, Mirandes spring Cup surprises

MADRID (Reuters) – Real Mallorca scored four times in seven minutes during an astonishing comeback to knock out Real Sociedad 6-3 on aggregate in a King’s Cup last 16 tie on Tuesday. They were joined in the quarter-finals by third tier Mirandes who claimed the scalp of a second La Liga side this season, drawing 1-1 at Racing Santander to progress 3-1 on aggregate. Real Sociedad led 2-0 from the …

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D.C. United U-15 Academy Squad Excels at Disney Soccer Showcase

Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2012) – D.C. United’s U-15 Academy team recently traveled to Orlando, Fla. to participate in the annual Disney Soccer Showcase.

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San Jose Earthquakes re-sign forward Alan Gordon

Free agent re-signs with team as MLS draft approaches

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Schalke beaten by Asian champs, Gladbach battle to victory

Munich – Winter time means friendly time: Away from FC Bayern’s match against the Indian national team , eight other Bundesliga sides were in action on Tuesday. bundesliga.de rounds up the key info…

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Sounders hire announcers Ross Fletcher, Kasey Keller

Sounders FC has hired Ross Fletcher as the team’s play-by-play announcer and former goalkeeper Kasey Keller as an analyst.

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Sounders FC Announces Broadcast Team

RENTON, Wash. – The Seattle Sounders FC today announced Ross Fletcher has been hired as the club’s play-by-play announcer and Kasey Keller will serve as analyst. The duo will be heard on all local television and radio broadcasts.

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QPR players happy with Hughes appointment

QPR striker Tommy Smith says it came as a shock to the players that Neil Warnock was sacked but they are all happy that the club have moved swiftly to appoint Mark Hughes as their new manager.

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Bayern impress Indian fans in Bhutia farewell

European giants Bayern Munich dazzled nearly 35,000 cheering fans during their impressive 4-0 win over India in an exhibition game on Tuesday.

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FC Dallas looking at defenders with lone draft pick

Published: Tuesday, 10. January, 2012 in category M.L.S. Heading into Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, head coach Schellas Hyndman admits that a few holes remain on the FC Dallas roster.

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Villa hopeful over Keane loan

Aston Villa remain optimistic LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane will sign on loan – though the deal is unlikely to go through until Wednesday. The Republic of Ireland international is poised to join Villa for two months and is already training with the Midlands club.

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Real Salt Lake seeks depth in upcoming draft

Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey doesn’t expect any of the team’s three picks from Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft to make an immediate contribution.

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Bayern Munich drubs India 4-0 in friendly game

Bayern Munich Thomas Muller, left, heads the ball for the second goal against Indian player Nirmal Chetri during their friendly match in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.

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Bolton Wanderers eye £5million Hoilett

Bolton Wanderers Football Club are set to make a move for David Hoilett. The young forward is rated as one of the best talents in the Premier League, and his contract with Blackburn Rovers is set to run out at the end of the season.

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Inter Milan enter the race for Tevez

Carlos Tevez’s future appears to lie at the San Siro — but will it be with AC Milan or Internazionale?

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Bolton Wanderers eye £5million Hoilett

Bolton Wanderers Football Club are set to make a move for David Hoilett. The young forward is rated as one of the best talents in the Premier League, and his contract with Blackburn Rovers is set to run out at the end of the season.

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Houston Dynamo Transfer Rumor: Scotland's Kris Boyd Reportedly Considering Offer

Kris Boyd may not be a household name among Major League Soccer fans, but his resume should be enough to perk up some ears. The 28-year-old Scotland international is reportedly considering an offer to come to the Houston Dynamo . We’re told Kris Boyd considering offer from MLS Cup finalists Houston Dynamo. Interest from three English clubs too. — Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) January 10, 2012 …

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Goalkeeper Jon Conway Announces Retirement from Major League Soccer

CHICAGO, IL (Jan. 10, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday the retirement of goalkeeper Jon Conway. A member of the 2011 Fire squad, the veteran ‘keeper brings to an end a 12-year MLS career that saw him capture two MLS Cups and one Nutrilite Canadian Championship.

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Veteran goalkeeper Conway retires

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Veteran goalkeeper Jon Conway retired Tuesday, ending his 12-year Major League Soccer career. Conway, 34, started his career with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2000, and won two MLS Cups before he left the club after the 2005 season.

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Vancouver’s No. 2 pick may depend on Montreal choice

Published: Tuesday, 10. January, 2012 in category M.L.S. The Vancouver Whitecaps may have the second overall pick in Thursday’s 2012 MLS SuperDraft but, to a certain extent, their decision is out of their hands.

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Bundesliga – Neustaedter secures Schalke move

Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Roman Neustaedter will sign for Schalke on a free transfer at the end of the current season.

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Bayern Munich beat India 4-0 in Bhutia's farewell

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Thomas Muller’s brace powered Bayern Munich to a 4-0 victory over India, who ensured they were defeated but not disgraced in former captain Baichung Bhutia’s farewell match on Tuesday. The German giants pumped in four first half goals through Mario Gomez (14th minute), Muller (29, 37), Bastian Schweinsteiger (43) but India’s spirited defence and the tourists’ cautious …

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Will the Euro Survive 2012?

As the euro zone debt crisis enters its third, uncertain year, the euro could face its biggest challenge yet

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Valbuena inspires OM into last four

An ebullient Mathieu Valbuena scored twice for Olympique de Marseille in their 3-0 Coupe de la Ligue quarter-final victory at fellow Ligue 1 side SM Caen. OM remain on course to lift the trophy for the third straight season.

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