Soccer
Capello blames 'misunderstanding' for England exit
Fabio Capello plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a "misunderstanding" for his exit from England job, Capello told an Italian TV outlet Friday.
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Giggs commits to 23rd season with Man Utd
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs, the most decorated player in British soccer, signed a one-year contract extension with the storied Premier League side on Friday.
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Arsenal returning Henry to Red Bulls
Arsenal Gunners manager Arsene Wenger confirmed Friday that striker Thierry Henry won't be extended on loan from the New York Red Bulls beyond Feb. 16.
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Pearce named interim England soccer manager
England Football Association chairman David Bernstein confirmed Thursday that under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has been promoted to replace Fabio Capello on an interim basis.
A long-running struggle for control over Ajax's club management and strategy took another twist Thursday when the entire board of directors, including Johan Cruyff, offered to resign.
Swansea confirmed Thursday that manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a 3½-year contract extension.
Lazio pulled off a stunning second-half comeback against lowly Cesena in Serie A, recovering from two goals down to win 3-2 despite playing for nearly an hour with 10 men on Thursday.
Fabio Capello has quit as England coach, just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion Wednesday, removing a key barrier to his chances of becoming the next England coach.
Stephen Hart's team will be the underdog in World Cup qualifying, but the national squad coach feels Canada has a chance to get there if all his players are on top form.