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Iraq's Akram gears up for big European move
2007-07-23 15:45
Nashat Akram is poised to become the first Iraqi to play in one of the big European soccer leagues after being linked with top-flight clubs in England, Spain and Italy.
Viduka was winding me up, says Japan's Nakazawa
2007-07-23 13:30
Penalty hero Yuji Nakazawa has accused Australia captain Mark Viduka of continually abusing him during Japan's Asian Cup quarter-final win over the Socceroos.
Korea coach Verbeek bemoans absence of stars
2007-07-17 10:13
The loss of Park Ji-sung has been a key factor in South Korea's struggles at the Asian Cup and coach Pim Verbeek fears the Manchester United winger may be fighting to save his career.
Beware Japan's mosquito sting! warns Nakamura
2007-07-14 17:06
Japan have begun to float like butterflies -- and sting like mosquitoes, midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura said in a Muhammad Ali-like warning to their Asian Cup rivals.
Uzbek striker Shatskikh keen to make his mark
2007-07-14 16:58
Uzbekistan are banking on striker Maksim Shatskikh to revive their Asian Cup hopes when they take on hosts Malaysia in Group C on Saturday.
Mirror, mirror! UAE coach Metsu likes what he sees
2007-07-13 08:41
Asian Cup glamour coach Bruno Metsu has no problems looking at himself in the mirror -- and he likes what he sees.
China's Sun says still wanted by Man City
2007-07-09 16:30
China captain Sun Jihai has denied media reports stating he will be discarded by English Premier League side Manchester City, saying the club had contacted him about playing next season.
China captain confident before opener
2007-07-08 21:35
Chinese captain Zheng Zhi said on Sunday China will perform well at the Asian Cup, but the opening match against Malaysia will not be easy.
Zidane kicks ball with Indonesian president
2007-07-07 18:10
French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane kicked a ball around with the Indonesian president on the lawns of the presidential palace in Jakarta on Friday cheered on by hundreds of enthusiastic officials and other fans.

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