England Euro 08 Qualifier, UEFA Gives Croatia Warning

The Croatian Football Federation have been warned by UEFA that racial abuse towards England players may lead to expulsion from Euro 2008.

A number of Croatian supporters formed a human swastika during a friendly with Italy in August and Croatia were fined for racist banners displayed during Euro 2004.

BBC – Full Story (new window)

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Euro 2008 Results and Videos, 07.10.06
England Should Recall David Beckham – AP Story – 10.10.06
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Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano Juventus Rumours

Carlos Tevez has said he is not a quitter and he is not leaving West Ham any time soon as rumours abound about he and teammate Javier Mascherano.

Mascherano is being linked to a move to Juventus.

Two stories at FoxSoccer.com have details on the latest speculation.

FoxSoccer.com – Carlos Tevez Rumours (new window)

FoxSoccer.com – Javier Mascherano Rumours (new window)

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West Ham Manager Alan Pardew Denies Rift – 05.10.06
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Boca Juniors – Martin Palermo Out For Weeks

First they are drawn by Godoy Cruz, then they lose their Copa Sudamericana first leg tie to Nacional, then they are blown out of the Superclasico. Now, forward Martin Palermo will be out for weeks.

A collision during the match with River Plate injured the 32 year-old’s right knee.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto might be given a chance to shine again, but he was not used when Palermo came off in the Superclasico, making it appear he is not in the favor of manager Ricardo LaVolpe.

Related:
Copa Sudamericana Fixtures 10.10.06 11.10.06 12.10.06
River Plate Defeat Boca Juniors in Superclasico 3 – 1

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England Should Recall David Beckham – AP Story

According to an AP story, it is time for Steve McClaren to dispense with pride and recall David Beckham to the England national squad.

The former captain has not be called-up since the World Cup and has said he doesn’t expect to ever be picked for his country again.

England have underachieved in Euro 08 qualifying and their midfield has been plagued with injuries, as well as poor performances, making Beckham’s omission from the team more and more ludicrous.

Bring back Beckham without losing face – Associated Press at FoxSoccer.com

Related:
Steve McClaren’s England Benign Again, No Beckham Recall – 07.10.06
David Beckham, England Absence Surprises Macedonia – 06.10.06
David Beckham to Retire in Two Years Time at Real Madrid – 04.10.06
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Copa Sudamericana Fixtures 10.10.06 11.10.06 12.10.06

The return legs in the Copa Sudamericana start Tuesday night.

Toluca and Deportes Tolima carry one goal leads on Tuesday, while on Wednesday, Santos is on the ropes against San Lorenzo.

Thursday, both River and Boca trail by a goal. River to Atletico-PR, Boca to Nacional.

Football overdose on Wednesday, with Euro 08 early and then three matches later in the Copa.

Results
05.10.06
Alajuelense (Costa Rica) 0 – 4 Colo Colo (Chile)

Tuesday 10, October 2006
El Nacionalm (Ecuador) v Toluca (Mexico) 0 – 1
Colo Colo (Chile) v Alajuelense (Costa Rica) 4 – 0
Pachuca (Mexico) v Deportes Tolima (Colombia) 1 – 2

Wednesday 11, October 2006
Santos (Brazil) v San Lorenzo (Argentina) 0 – 3
Lanus (Argentina) v Corinthians (Brazil) 0 – 0
Gimnasia La Plata (Argentina) v Fluminense (Brazil) 1 – 1

Thursday 12, October 2006
Atletico-PR (Brazil) v River Plate (Argentina) 1 – 0
Boca Juniors (Argentina) v Nacional (Uruguay) 1 – 2

CONMEBOL – Official Copa Sudamericana Site

Related:
Boca Juniors Drop First Leg Match to Nacional 2 – 1
Copa Sudamericana Results 26.09.06 27.09.06 28.09.06
River Plate Defeat Boca Juniors in Superclasico 3 – 1
Argentina Apertura Results 08.10.06