Chievo beats Novara 2-1 in Serie A

MILAN (AP) — Novara coach Emiliano Mondonico’s return to Serie A proved disappointing as he witnessed his new team lose 2-1 to Chievo Verona on Thursday and look even more certain of relegation.

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Chievo beat Novara 2-1

Novara lost 2-1 to Chievo Verona on Thursday, a disappointment for coach Emiliano Mondonico’s return.

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Novara loses in Mondonico's Serie A return

Novara coach Emiliano Mondonico’s return to Serie A proved disappointing as he witnessed his new team lose 2-1 to Chievo Verona on Thursday.

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Chievo derrota 2-1 a Novara en Serie A

MILAN – Chievo Verona derrotó el jueves 2-1 al Novara, que sigue hundido en el fondo de la tabla y perdió en el debut de su técnico Emiliano Mondonico.

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Friday's TV: Bundesliga

Nurnberg – Borussia Dortmund 2:30pm – GolTV Timmy Chandler’s Nurnberg are 13th in the Bundesliga table to Dortmund’s 2nd, making this on paper a tough assignment at the EasyCredit-Stadion. Nurnberg are coming off a 1-0 loss to Hannover 96 last Friday, with Chandler absent with a pulled muscle. Clausura on Galavision: U.A.G. – Atlas at 9pm. Mexican second division on GolTV: Altamira – Irapuato at …

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Nelsen ready to launch Tottenham career

Ryan Nelsen could make his Tottenham Hotspur Football Club debut on Monday. The experienced defender was released by Blackburn Rovers earlier this week, and he was a surprise signing for Harry Redknapp at White Hart Lane on deadline day.

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Utahns make the cut on U.S. Soccer rosters

Two Utahns — one a former prep star, and another who still plays in high school — will be playing international competition after making U.S. Soccer Team rosters.

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Dortmund aim to put heat on Bayern despite freeze

Defending champions Borussia Dortmund are looking to turn up the heat on German league leaders Bayern Munich when they take on Nuremberg on Friday even though arctic temperatures are forecasted.

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Earthquakes Sign Colombian International M Tressor Moreno

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has signed Colombian midfielder Tressor Moreno pending receipt of his P-1 visa. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Houston Dynamo, Methodist Hospital System Announce Partnership Expansion

HOUSTON, TX (Thursday, February 2, 2012) — The Houston Dynamo and The Methodist Hospital System have reached a long-term agreement that will make the hospital system a premier partner of the Houston Dynamo, founding partner of BBVA Compass Stadium and an official partner of the Houston Amateur Sports Park.

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D.C. United Acquires Forward Hamdi Salihi as Designated Player

Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2012) – D.C. United announced today the club has signed 28-year old forward Hamdi Salihi as a Designated Player. The Albanian international has scored 163 goals in 289 professional matches (all competitions), 53% of the matches in which he has played.

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Leverkusen threatens Ballack's agent with ban

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller is threatening to ban Michael Ballack’s agent from the Bundesliga club’s stadium as relations between the two sides reached a new low.

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D.C. United signs Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi from Rapid Vienna

D.C. United addressed its void on the frontline Thursday by acquiring Hamdi Salihi , an Albanian striker who scored at a prolific rate for Austria’s most famed club, Rapid Vienna. “He has one of the most impressive strike rates you’ll find and has shown he’s capable of scoring goals at every level in which he’s played,” United General Manager Dave Kasper said. “We believe strongly he will become …

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Paulo Sergio: Bayern Munich right to reject ordinary Robinho

Former Bayern Munich ace Paulo Sergio has described AC Milan ‘s Robinho as “nothing special” and admitted that he now understands why the Bundesliga outfit were dead against signing his fellow Brazilian.

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Zamora exit good for Fulham – Jol

Martin Jol believes Fulham will be better off following the departure of wantaway striker Bobby Zamora.

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Maurer’s Minute: A nose for D.C. United’s new faces

Editor’s note: Stand-up comedian, dedicated D.C. United supporter and former Box Seats blogger Jeff Maurer will be joining the Soccer Insider as an occasional contributor. He’ll offer a fan’s perspective to accompany Steven Goff’s reporting on MLS and international soccer. Read Jeff’s full bio here . Read full article > >

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Harris: 'The club always comes first and we want to progress by getting promotion' : Swindon Town

Plymouth Argyle Millwall FC The exit of former Southend United CEO Tara Brady has shocked everyone, especially the players, but striker Neil Harris says that it won’t affect the promotion push.

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La Liga Week 20 Roundup

Real Madrid are hoping seven is their new lucky number, as Los Blancos increased their points lead over archrivals Barcelona at the top of La Liga to more than half a dozen with a 3-1 victory over last place Real Zaragoza. After being dismissed from the Copa del Rey midweek, Madrid was playing from behind

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Leverkusen boss threatens to ban Ballack's agent

Bayer Leverkusen’s director of sport Rudi Voeller on Thursday threatened to ban Michael Ballack’s agent Michael Becker from their stadium as an ongoing feud between Becker and the club threatened to spill over.

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Ribery criticises Bayern's lack of spending

France star Franck Ribery on Thursday criticised Bayern Munich’s lack of spending over the winter break and said the German league leaders missed a chance to strengthen their squad.

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A frosty face-off in Franconia

Munich – The back-up players are wearing snoods and padded boots, the changing rooms are packed out with extra rations of fruit and tea. One thing is for sure Friday’s Bundesliga meeting between 1. FC Nuremberg and reigning champions Borussia Dortmund (20:30 CET) will undoubtedly be one of the coldest of the year.

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• Press F5 or the auto-refresh button for the latest news • Email barry.glendenning@guardian.co.uk • Follow John “Jim White” Ashdown’s transfer deadline day blog • The latest scores from around England and Europe • Live, in-running league tables in our stats centre 9.47pm: So, the big news of the evening so far: Andy Carroll scored a goal, Darron Gibson has finally done something useful for …

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JinkoSolar Sponsors Valencia Club de Futbol as it Enters the Copa del Rey Semi-Finals Leg

SHANGHAI, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the  “Company”) (NYSE: JKS – News), a fast-growing, vertically integrated solar power product …

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AZ coach Gertjan Verbeek signs two-year extension

AZ coach Gertjan Verbeek has pledged his future to the Eredivisie side by signing a contract extension which will keep him at the club until June 2015.

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Reading FC squad depth pleases Pearce

Alex Pearce has heaped praised on Reading’s squad after injuries to key players Mikele Leigertwood and Jimmy Kebe threatened to disrupt their season.

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Verbeek to stay at AZ helm until 2015

Gertjan Verbeek has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension for his work in leading AZ Alkmaar to third in the Eredivisie and into the UEFA Europa League round of 32.

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Bayern and Dortmund neck and neck, say fans

Munich – It may look tighter than ever at the Bundesliga summit with four teams all within a point of each other at the top, but according to the bundesliga.de international users, the 2011/12 championship is very much a two-horse race.

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Philadelphia Union Set to Host 2012 PPL Park Job Fair

Chester, Pa. (February 2, 2012) – Philadelphia Union will host a job fair at PPL Park on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in an effort to fill a variety of seasonal, part-time positions. Candidates should enter through the Crozer Premier Gate located at One Stadium Drive in Chester, Pa.

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Mountney makes Dundalk move

Former Ballina Town and Mayo Youths midfielder John Mountney has signed with Premier Division outfit Dundalk FC ahead of the new Airtricity League season.

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