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Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

MLS labor negotiations postponed due to snow storm. The Daily News reports on double duty for Orozco and Nowak’s fine-tooth comb. MLSnet reports on building team spirit and the role of veterans in establishing leadership on the Union squad. Landon Donovan gets assist and earns penalty kick in Everton’s 2-1 […]

FIFA / World Cup - International

Henry escapes FIFA sanctions

Thierry Henry will not be punished for the handball that FIFA President Sepp Blatter called “blatant unfair play.” The FIFA disciplinary committee acknowledged today that it could not retroactively punish a player for an infringement that is not covered in FIFA rules. While a handball to deny a goal is […]

Soccer News Roundup
Daily news roundups

Soccer News Roundup

Freddy Adu on the move again, as Portugal’s last place team reportedly ends his loan and sends him back to Benfica, Goal.com reports. In related news, Twitter explodes. Belgium team Excelsior Mouscron kicked out of Belgium’s top division after collapsing mid-season with debts of €800,000, according to ESPN. All their […]

FIFA / World Cup - International

FIFA reject using 5 ref system at World Cup

After an emergency meeting of the FIFA executive committee on Wednesday, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced that the five referee system would not be used at the 2010 World Cup. Blatter said that five referee system had not been tested through out the world and cited concerns that confusion could […]

UEFA / World Cup - International

France v Ireland Handball Debacle Demands Instant Replay

FIFA’a failure to apply its discretion in a manner befitting the integrity of the game- they were quick to deny a replay between Ireland and France- calls for prudent measures that could not only prevent future blunders, but also any accompanying conspiracy theories (with the French going through, Platini and […]