hhttp://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/ Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:26:08 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:26:08 +0000 Sport News http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie A new Manchester City star was born in winger Adam Johnson as the Blues nudged up towards the top four with victory over Bolton. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:12:56 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/mancity_bolton.html Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage time to earn his side a valuable point against Sunderland in their Barclays Premier League survival bid. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:19:51 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/portsmouth_sunderland.html Tuncay Sanli's second-half header denied Wigan a precious victory as Stoke made off with a point at the DW Stadium. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:26:05 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/wigan_stoke.html AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho has not been included in the Brazil squad for the friendly international against the Republic of Ireland at Emirates Stadium on 2 March. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:25 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/brazil.html Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable win over Burnley at Craven Cottage. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:11:52 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/fulham_burnley.html Both Chelsea and Manchester United face potentially difficult away trips when they visit Everton and Aston Vlla respectively. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:08:34 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/premierleague1.html Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the additional one-match suspension he incurred for a ‘frivolous’ challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:35:58 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/ferdinandr_manchesterutd.html Former world player of the year Ruud Gullit has been named president of the Netherlands and Belgium's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:06 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/gullitr.html Mukesh Ambani has denied a newspaper report that he is in a race to take over at Liverpool. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:38 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/liverpool.html Robinho has criticised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for not giving him the freedom to express himself. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:45 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0209/robinho.html Roberto Mancini insists he is more confident than ever that Manchester City can finish fourth in the Premier League this season, despite suffering two defeats in his first six league games in charge. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:22 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/mancity.html Bolton Wanderers defender Gary Cahill could miss the rest of the season after suffering a blood clot in his arm. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:29 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/cahillg_bolton.html Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:36 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/terryj.html Fabio Capello believes John Terry remains one of England's most important players. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:46 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/terryj_england.html Former Lazio goalkeeper Gabriel Sava has signed to Monaghan United FC for the 2010 season. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:53 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/monaghan.html Former England star Paul Gascoigne was being quizzed by police today after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:14:12 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/gazza.html Former Republic of Ireland international Chris Hughton is backing Giovanni Trapattoni's men to take their World Cup form into the race for Euro 2012 qualification. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:38:01 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0208/hughtonc_republic.html John Terry shrugged off his personal problems to lead Chelsea to a huge win over Arsenal - with a little help from Didier Drogba. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:22:35 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/chelsea_arsenal.html Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni has called on his team to show the spirit of Paris when they battle to qualify for Euro 2012. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:25:07 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/ireland_trapattonig.html Robinho grabbed the winner on his return to Santos as they beat Sao Paulo 2-1 today. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:39 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/robinho.html Ireland have been drawn in a group with Russia and Slovakia for the qualification stages of the 2012 European Championships. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:46:29 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/ireland.html Veteran striker Kevin Phillips came off the bench to earn a dramatic victory for Birmingham against local rivals Wolves. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:58:06 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/birmingham_wolves.html Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington was not downhearted despite seeing his team given a testing Euro 2012 qualifying draw. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:56:20 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/nireland_worthingtonn.html Robbie Keane came off the bench at the interval to help Celtic overcome Dunfermline to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Active Nation Scottish Cup. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:57:18 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/dunfermline_celtic.html Robbie Keane has given his backing to Tony Mowbray's Celtic revolution. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:01:38 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0207/celtic.html