BUCHAREST - Romanian President Traian Basescu narrowly won re-election but his leftist challenger alleged fraud and vowed to contest the result, extending a deadlock that has imperiled an IMF-led financial rescue deal. Basescu won 50.3 percent to 4
England have been named among the top seeds for Friday's draw and Gerrard believes they deserve being selected as one of the best sides at the tournament.
Liverpool midfielder Gerrard is confident England can be major contenders in South Africa and
LONDON - Didier Drogba believes Chelsea have claimed a precious psychological edge over their Premier League title rivals by completing a full set of wins over Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal already this season. Sunday's 3-0 win over Arse
In Goal.com's new dedicated World Cup section called Know Your Rivals, experts from the 32 teams involved in the tournament give their take on various issues regarding the World Cup.With the Final Draw fast approaching, we asked them about the ideal
Panasonic is tackling low-cost competitors head on with plans to manufacture cheaper white goods in the countries where they will be sold, according to its head of overseas operations.In Indonesia, Panasonic is making a $170 fridge for the domestic
ASUNCION, Nov 27 - Holders Estudiantes will opentheir defence of the Libertadores Cup against Bolivia's Bolivar,a Peruvian team and a qualifier from playoffs following Friday'sdraw of South America's prime club competition. The Argentine side lif
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 27 - Sao Paulo can lift afourth successive Brazilian championship and seventh titleoverall with a match to spare on Sunday with help from archrivals Corinthians.The leaders must beat ninth-placed Goias away and needtheir three c
Rob Andrew says England are now more competitive against Tri-Nations teams despite this autumn's defeats.England lost 18-9 against Australia and 19-6 to New Zealand in November. But Andrew, the Rugby Football Union's director of elite rugby, said En
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