﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>GOLTV Canada News</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:06:20 GMT</pubDate><copyright /><generator>GOLTV Canada</generator><item><title>Man Utd call time on Owen's career</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58372</link><description>Manchester United have called time on Michael Owen's Old Trafford career after the striker revealed on Thursday that he would not be offered a new contract by the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United have called time on Michael Owen's Old Trafford career after the striker revealed on Thursday that he would not be offered a new contract by the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea's Mikel dropped by Nigeria</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58371</link><description>Nigeria have left Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi out of their squad for a series of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nigeria have left Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi out of their squad for a series of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson Euro racism fears, Walcott family to stay away</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58370</link><description>The family of England international Theo Walcott have vowed not to travel to Euro 2012 after voicing fears they may be targeted for racist abuse by hooligans in Ukraine, it emerged on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The family of England international Theo Walcott have vowed not to travel to Euro 2012 after voicing fears they may be targeted for racist abuse by hooligans in Ukraine, it emerged on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese club Guangzhou get Italian coach Lippi</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58369</link><description>World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi was unveiled as the new coach of Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday, in the latest sign of the Super League's growing financial clout.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi was unveiled as the new coach of Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday, in the latest sign of the Super League's growing financial clout.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish backs Liverpool owners after sacking</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58368</link><description>Kenny Dalglish called on Liverpool's supporters to rally behind the club on Thursday following his shock sacking as manager of the Premier League giants.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kenny Dalglish called on Liverpool's supporters to rally behind the club on Thursday following his shock sacking as manager of the Premier League giants.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Korea drop Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58367</link><description>South Korea on Thursday dropped Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young for next month's World Cup qualification games, amid controversy over his move to delay military service.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[South Korea on Thursday dropped Arsenal striker Park Chu-Young for next month's World Cup qualification games, amid controversy over his move to delay military service.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:03:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan's Kiyotake to join Nuremberg</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58364</link><description>Japan midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake, a member of the country's under-23 squad for the London Olympics, will join German side Nuremberg on July 1, his J-League club Cerezo Osaka said Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake, a member of the country's under-23 squad for the London Olympics, will join German side Nuremberg on July 1, his J-League club Cerezo Osaka said Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Popovic named Sydney club's first coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58361</link><description>Former Australia international defender Tony Popovic was on Thursday confirmed as the inaugural coach of the Australian A-League's new western Sydney team.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Australia international defender Tony Popovic was on Thursday confirmed as the inaugural coach of the Australian A-League's new western Sydney team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 06:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson chooses Terry over Ferdinand for England squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58359</link><description>Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand was the highest-profile casualty as England manager Roy Hodgson unveiled his squad for the European Championships.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand was the highest-profile casualty as England manager Roy Hodgson unveiled his squad for the European Championships.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 02:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern Munich keen to be part of 'golden generation'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58358</link><description>Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says his side must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final if they want to be considered part of the club's "golden generation."</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says his side must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final if they want to be considered part of the club's "golden generation."]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 02:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers have transfer ban appeal rejected</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58357</link><description>Crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers' appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo imposed by the Scottish Football Association has been rejected by an Appellate Tribunal, the SFA confirmed on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers' appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo imposed by the Scottish Football Association has been rejected by an Appellate Tribunal, the SFA confirmed on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:02:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adelaide, Ulsan tops in Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58356</link><description>Adelaide United and Ulsan Hyundai secured crucial home advantage for the AFC Champions League last 16 as they registered important wins on Wednesday to finish top of their groups.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Adelaide United and Ulsan Hyundai secured crucial home advantage for the AFC Champions League last 16 as they registered important wins on Wednesday to finish top of their groups.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tevez insists he won't apologise to Fergie</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58355</link><description>Striker Carlos Tevez insisted Wednesday he would not apologise to Sir Alex Ferguson after waving a mocked-up tombstone of the Manchester United boss during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Striker Carlos Tevez insisted Wednesday he would not apologise to Sir Alex Ferguson after waving a mocked-up tombstone of the Manchester United boss during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dutch edge Germans for Euro U-17 title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58354</link><description>Holland retained their Under-17 European football title here on Wednesday as they beat old foes Germany 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Holland retained their Under-17 European football title here on Wednesday as they beat old foes Germany 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern have Starke choice for goalkeeper</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58353</link><description>Goalkeeper Tom Starke has signed a three-year deal to switch from Hoffenheim to Champions League finalists Bayern Munich, his new club confirmed Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Tom Starke has signed a three-year deal to switch from Hoffenheim to Champions League finalists Bayern Munich, his new club confirmed Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barton pleads guilty to one charge, denies another</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58352</link><description>Controversial QPR midfielder Joey Barton accepted a charge of violent conduct on Wednesday but denied another one arising out of last Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Controversial QPR midfielder Joey Barton accepted a charge of violent conduct on Wednesday but denied another one arising out of last Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hertha appeal as pitch invasion mars play-off</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58350</link><description>Hertha Berlin on Wednesday appealed against their relegation play-off defeat at Fortuna Duesseldorf which was marred by a double pitch invasion and left their players fearing for their lives.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hertha Berlin on Wednesday appealed against their relegation play-off defeat at Fortuna Duesseldorf which was marred by a double pitch invasion and left their players fearing for their lives.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham to bring Olympic flame to Britain</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58341</link><description>Football star David Beckham will bring the Olympic flame from Greece to Britain for the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Games, organisers said on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Football star David Beckham will bring the Olympic flame from Greece to Britain for the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Games, organisers said on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand out of Euro 2012, reports say</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58337</link><description>England manager Roy Hodgson has effectively ended Rio Ferdinand's international career by informing him he will not be picked for next month's European Championships, several reports said Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England manager Roy Hodgson has effectively ended Rio Ferdinand's international career by informing him he will not be picked for next month's European Championships, several reports said Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:21:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd's Ferguson meets Kagawa</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58335</link><description>Japan international Shinji Kagawa revealed Wednesday that he had met Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, as rumours swirl that the Borussia Dortmund star is eyeing a move to the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan international Shinji Kagawa revealed Wednesday that he had met Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, as rumours swirl that the Borussia Dortmund star is eyeing a move to the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 06:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo ready for toughest Champions League test</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58334</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo is bracing for the toughest managerial challenge of his career as he attempts to lead an injury and suspension-hit Chelsea to Champions League glory over Bayern Munich.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo is bracing for the toughest managerial challenge of his career as he attempts to lead an injury and suspension-hit Chelsea to Champions League glory over Bayern Munich.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 02:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Duesseldorf take Hertha's Bundesliga place</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58332</link><description>Fortuna Duesseldorf secured a place in the Bundesliga and consigned Hertha Berlin to the German second tier after overcoming the side from the capital in their relegation play-off on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fortuna Duesseldorf secured a place in the Bundesliga and consigned Hertha Berlin to the German second tier after overcoming the side from the capital in their relegation play-off on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:21:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Controversial Conca puts Guangzhou through</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58331</link><description>Controversial Argentine Dario Conca scored an injury-time penalty on Tuesday to take mega-rich Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande into the AFC Champions League knock-out rounds.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Controversial Argentine Dario Conca scored an injury-time penalty on Tuesday to take mega-rich Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande into the AFC Champions League knock-out rounds.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Half of 2014 World Cup stadiums a concern: FIFA consultant</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58330</link><description>Football's world governing body FIFA believes that six of 12 Brazilian stadiums that are to host the 2014 World Cup may not be ready in time, the daily Folha de Sao Paulo reported Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Football's world governing body FIFA believes that six of 12 Brazilian stadiums that are to host the 2014 World Cup may not be ready in time, the daily Folha de Sao Paulo reported Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cahill slams Cabaye after accepting ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58329</link><description>Everton's Australian attacking midfielder Tim Cahill launched a broadside at Newcastle's French international Yohan Cabaye after accepting a three-match ban for his red card in his side's 3-1 victory last Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton's Australian attacking midfielder Tim Cahill launched a broadside at Newcastle's French international Yohan Cabaye after accepting a three-match ban for his red card in his side's 3-1 victory last Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pizarro set to leave Werder Bremen</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58328</link><description>Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro is set to leave Werder Bremen on a free transfer, the player announced Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro is set to leave Werder Bremen on a free transfer, the player announced Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:01:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poles play down Russian hooligan fears</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58325</link><description>Polish authorities on Tuesday played down fears of trouble when the Euro 2012 host nation meets Russia next month in what looks set to be the most politically charged match of the tournament.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Polish authorities on Tuesday played down fears of trouble when the Euro 2012 host nation meets Russia next month in what looks set to be the most politically charged match of the tournament.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gourcuff, Yanga-Mbiwa get France call-ups</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58324</link><description> France coach Laurent Blanc named Yoann Gourcuff in his preliminary 26-man squad for Euro 2012 on Tuesday, while there was a surprise first call-up for Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ France coach Laurent Blanc named Yoann Gourcuff in his preliminary 26-man squad for Euro 2012 on Tuesday, while there was a surprise first call-up for Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland's Piszczek good for Real, manager says</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58323</link><description>Poland international Lukasz Piszczek would be an ideal option for Real Madrid, his country's manager Franciszek Smuda says, though the defender's club Borussia Dortmund insists he is not for sale.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Poland international Lukasz Piszczek would be an ideal option for Real Madrid, his country's manager Franciszek Smuda says, though the defender's club Borussia Dortmund insists he is not for sale.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini to splash cash in Champions League quest</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58321</link><description>Roberto Mancini has vowed that newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City will splash out in a manner similar to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona in their bid to win the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini has vowed that newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City will splash out in a manner similar to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona in their bid to win the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:42:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilmots named interim Belgium boss</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58319</link><description>Former Belgium midfielder Marc Wilmots will take control of the Belgian national team on a temporary basis following the departure of Georges Leekens, the Belgian Football Federation announced Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Belgium midfielder Marc Wilmots will take control of the Belgian national team on a temporary basis following the departure of Georges Leekens, the Belgian Football Federation announced Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea boost as Luiz, Cahill train</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58318</link><description>Chelsea's Champions League preparations were boosted on Tuesday as David Luiz and Gary Cahill returned to training but Florent Malouda remains "touch and go" for the Munich showpiece.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea's Champions League preparations were boosted on Tuesday as David Luiz and Gary Cahill returned to training but Florent Malouda remains "touch and go" for the Munich showpiece.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:02:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain announces preliminary line-up for Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58317</link><description>Spain coach Vicente del Bosque announced Tuesday a preliminary line-up for the Euro 2012 but many big names including injured David Villa remain in suspense.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain coach Vicente del Bosque announced Tuesday a preliminary line-up for the Euro 2012 but many big names including injured David Villa remain in suspense.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Loew worried Bayern failure could harm Euro hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58316</link><description>Germany boss Joachim Loew has expressed his concern about the impact that a defeat for Bayern Munich in Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea could have on his players at this summer's European Championships.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany boss Joachim Loew has expressed his concern about the impact that a defeat for Bayern Munich in Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea could have on his players at this summer's European Championships.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scotland, Wales, Ireland mull Euro bid - report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58315</link><description>Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have told UEFA that they would be interested in hosting the Euro 2020 championships, Britain's domestic Press Association news agency reported on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have told UEFA that they would be interested in hosting the Euro 2020 championships, Britain's domestic Press Association news agency reported on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villa's Herd new face in Australia squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58313</link><description>Aston Villa's Chris Herd was the only new face in a 26-man Australian squad named Tuesday for next month's friendly against Denmark and their World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa's Chris Herd was the only new face in a 26-man Australian squad named Tuesday for next month's friendly against Denmark and their World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:03:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Football edges closer to technology goal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58312</link><description>Decades after the invention of spy satellites capable of detecting a golf ball from outer space, referees may soon be equipped with technology that will enable them to tell if a football has crossed the goal-line.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Decades after the invention of spy satellites capable of detecting a golf ball from outer space, referees may soon be equipped with technology that will enable them to tell if a football has crossed the goal-line.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie poised for Arsenal talks as City circle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58311</link><description>Arsenal are preparing to smash their current wage structure as they prepare to hold contract talks with captain Robin van Persie, it was reported Tuesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal are preparing to smash their current wage structure as they prepare to hold contract talks with captain Robin van Persie, it was reported Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Money troubles raises corruption risk in football</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58310</link><description>There are thousands of players like Mario Cizmek in football, professionals who never fulfilled their early promise yet whose passion for the game takes them to unfashionable clubs to earn a living from the game they love.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are thousands of players like Mario Cizmek in football, professionals who never fulfilled their early promise yet whose passion for the game takes them to unfashionable clubs to earn a living from the game they love.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ng welcomes 'new chapter' for Rangers football club</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58309</link><description>Singapore businessman Bill Ng welcomed a "new chapter" for Glasgow Rangers despite being foiled in his bid to buy the embattled Scottish football club.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Singapore businessman Bill Ng welcomed a "new chapter" for Glasgow Rangers despite being foiled in his bid to buy the embattled Scottish football club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 05:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tevez sparks controversy with 'RIP Fergie' banner</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58308</link><description>Carlos Tevez landed himself in fresh controversy when he was pictured waving a mocked-up tombstone for Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez landed himself in fresh controversy when he was pictured waving a mocked-up tombstone for Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 04:42:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gripping finale for Asian Champions League group stage</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58307</link><description>The AFC Champions League's hard-fought group stage is set for a thrilling climax this week with most knockout places still up for grabs.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The AFC Champions League's hard-fought group stage is set for a thrilling climax this week with most knockout places still up for grabs.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 02:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We invest in youth, City pay silly money: Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58305</link><description>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said on Monday he wasn't concerned by rivals and newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City's ability to out bid them in the transfer market.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said on Monday he wasn't concerned by rivals and newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City's ability to out bid them in the transfer market.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tevez sparks controversy with 'RIP Fergie' banner</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58304</link><description>Carlos Tevez landed himself in fresh controversy on Monday when he was pictured waving a mocked-up tombstone for Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlos Tevez landed himself in fresh controversy on Monday when he was pictured waving a mocked-up tombstone for Sir Alex Ferguson during Manchester City's Premier League title celebrations.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hazard, Girard honoured at Ligue 1 awards</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58303</link><description> Lille's Eden Hazard was crowned Ligue 1's Players' Player of the Year for the second consecutive season on Monday, while Montpellier's Rene Girard was named Coach of the Year.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lille's Eden Hazard was crowned Ligue 1's Players' Player of the Year for the second consecutive season on Monday, while Montpellier's Rene Girard was named Coach of the Year.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholes commits himself to United for another year</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58301</link><description>Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United on Monday, manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United on Monday, manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 22:02:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bento springs surprise with call-ups for Braga duo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58300</link><description>Portugal coach Paulo Bento sprang a surprise on Monday when he unveiled his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 by including Sporting Braga duo Custodio Castro and Miguel Lopes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Portugal coach Paulo Bento sprang a surprise on Monday when he unveiled his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 by including Sporting Braga duo Custodio Castro and Miguel Lopes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prandelli losing no sleep over Balotelli</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58299</link><description>Italy coach Cesare Prandelli on Monday said he was not concerned over the volatility of Mario Balotelli after naming the Manchester City striker in his 32-strong provisional squad for Euro 2012.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Italy coach Cesare Prandelli on Monday said he was not concerned over the volatility of Mario Balotelli after naming the Manchester City striker in his 32-strong provisional squad for Euro 2012.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 21:21:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hazard confirms Manchester destination</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58298</link><description>Lille attacking midfielder Eden Hazard confirmed on Monday that he will be playing in Manchester next season, but refused to reveal whether it will be at Manchester City or Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lille attacking midfielder Eden Hazard confirmed on Monday that he will be playing in Manchester next season, but refused to reveal whether it will be at Manchester City or Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 20:41:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hamren gambles on Elmander for Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58296</link><description>Swedish coach Eric Hamren took a gamble on Monday by naming Johan Elmander in his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 despite the veteran striker having broken a bone in his foot on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Swedish coach Eric Hamren took a gamble on Monday by naming Johan Elmander in his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 despite the veteran striker having broken a bone in his foot on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 20:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Evra puts faith in Ferguson to fix United</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58295</link><description>Patrice Evra is confident Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will find the players he needs to bolster the squad after they just failed to retain their Premier League title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Patrice Evra is confident Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will find the players he needs to bolster the squad after they just failed to retain their Premier League title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 20:02:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU decides to 'wait-and-see' on Ukraine football boycott</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58294</link><description>The European Union failed to agree Monday on whether to call a political boycott of the Ukraine half of the Euro 2012 football championships as Kiev demanded Brussels listen to its point of view.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The European Union failed to agree Monday on whether to call a political boycott of the Ukraine half of the Euro 2012 football championships as Kiev demanded Brussels listen to its point of view.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FA charge Barton with two violent conduct counts</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58291</link><description>Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton was charged with two counts of violent conduct by the Football Association on Monday following his red card against Manchester City on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton was charged with two counts of violent conduct by the Football Association on Monday following his red card against Manchester City on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:22:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>France blow as Remy ruled out for 3-4 weeks</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58290</link><description>France coach Laurent Blanc received a setback in his plans for Euro 2012 on Monday when Marseille striker Loic Remy was ruled out for up to four weeks with a thigh injury sustained against Auxerre on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France coach Laurent Blanc received a setback in his plans for Euro 2012 on Monday when Marseille striker Loic Remy was ruled out for up to four weeks with a thigh injury sustained against Auxerre on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:22:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neville joins Hodgson's England staff</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58288</link><description>New England manager Roy Hodgson made a surprise move Monday by adding Gary Neville to his coaching team.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New England manager Roy Hodgson made a surprise move Monday by adding Gary Neville to his coaching team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aston Villa sack McLeish</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58287</link><description>Alex McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa on Monday, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa on Monday, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy retires</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58284</link><description>Malaga's Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy retired from professional football on Monday, ending a stellar career that included stints with Manchester United and Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Malaga's Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy retired from professional football on Monday, ending a stellar career that included stints with Manchester United and Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:03:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City's Toure ready for more after Premier League glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58281</link><description>Manchester City's Yaya Toure is already looking ahead to winning more trophies next season after the club's nailbiting capture of the English Premier League crown.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City's Yaya Toure is already looking ahead to winning more trophies next season after the club's nailbiting capture of the English Premier League crown.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andrei Arshavin to captain Russia at Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58279</link><description>Russia's star striker Andrei Arshavin will captain his country's campaign at the Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland, coach Dick Advocaat announced on Monday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Russia's star striker Andrei Arshavin will captain his country's campaign at the Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland, coach Dick Advocaat announced on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juventus finish Serie A league season unbeaten</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58278</link><description>Champions Juventus broke AC Milan's record of 42 matches unbeaten and finished the league season undefeated with a 3-1 win over Atalanta.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions Juventus broke AC Milan's record of 42 matches unbeaten and finished the league season undefeated with a 3-1 win over Atalanta.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 07:03:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Madrid hit 100-points mark in La Liga final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58277</link><description>Champions Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 to break the 100-point barrier on the final day of La Liga season as Villarreal sensationally slipped through the relegation trapdoor.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 to break the 100-point barrier on the final day of La Liga season as Villarreal sensationally slipped through the relegation trapdoor.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 06:04:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo in dark over Chelsea future</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58276</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo has admitted he has no plans to meet with the Chelsea hierarchy to discuss his future.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo has admitted he has no plans to meet with the Chelsea hierarchy to discuss his future.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 05:43:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lennon lauds 'priceless' five-goal Hooper</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58275</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon said Gary Hooper was "priceless" after he scored all the goals in the Hoops' emphatic final day 5-0 win over Hearts.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon said Gary Hooper was "priceless" after he scored all the goals in the Hoops' emphatic final day 5-0 win over Hearts.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 05:22:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guidolin considers quitting as Udinese coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58274</link><description>Despite having guided Udinese to a historic second successive Champions League qualification, Francesco Guidolin admitted he is considering turning his back on the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite having guided Udinese to a historic second successive Champions League qualification, Francesco Guidolin admitted he is considering turning his back on the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 04:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle manager eyes renewed top-four challenge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58273</link><description>Alan Pardew immediately set his sights on attempting to qualifying for the Champions League next season after Newcastle United narrowly missed out on a place at European football's top table.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alan Pardew immediately set his sights on attempting to qualifying for the Champions League next season after Newcastle United narrowly missed out on a place at European football's top table.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amazing Manchester City seal Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58272</link><description>Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after an incredible fightback which saw them score twice in injury time to beat QPR 3-2 and seal the title on goal difference.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after an incredible fightback which saw them score twice in injury time to beat QPR 3-2 and seal the title on goal difference.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:23:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp hoping for Bayern win in Munich</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58271</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed he will attend next week's Champions League final in the hope of witnessing a Chelsea defeat.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed he will attend next week's Champions League final in the hope of witnessing a Chelsea defeat.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:23:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger salutes players as Arsenal finish third</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58270</link><description>Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger paid tribute to his players after they qualified for the Champions League once again despite a disastrous start to the campaign.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger paid tribute to his players after they qualified for the Champions League once again despite a disastrous start to the campaign.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City '100 years' behind us, says Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58269</link><description>In congratulating new Premier League champions Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson reminded them that they have a long way to go before they can be considered Manchester United's equals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In congratulating new Premier League champions Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson reminded them that they have a long way to go before they can be considered Manchester United's equals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 02:03:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini reflects on 'crazy finish, crazy season'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58268</link><description>Roberto Mancini celebrated Manchester City's first English league title in 44 years with a succinct summary of his team's 3-2 victory over QPR at Eastlands -- "a crazy finish for a crazy season".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini celebrated Manchester City's first English league title in 44 years with a succinct summary of his team's 3-2 victory over QPR at Eastlands -- "a crazy finish for a crazy season".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 01:43:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raul to sign for Qatar's Al Sadd</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58267</link><description>Spanish striker Raul will play for Qatar side Al Sadd next season after switching to the Middle East from German league side Schalke 04, the Qatari club confirmed on their website.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish striker Raul will play for Qatar side Al Sadd next season after switching to the Middle East from German league side Schalke 04, the Qatari club confirmed on their website.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:03:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ait-Fana takes Montpellier to brink of title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58266</link><description> A dramatic injury-time goal from Karim Ait-Fana gave Montpellier a 1-0 win over Lille on Sunday that took the Ligue 1 leaders to within a point of their first ever French league title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A dramatic injury-time goal from Karim Ait-Fana gave Montpellier a 1-0 win over Lille on Sunday that took the Ligue 1 leaders to within a point of their first ever French league title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parker Euro dream in balance</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58261</link><description>England captain Scott Parker's participation in the Euro 2012 finals hinges on an injection in a damaged Achilles, his club manager Harry Redknapp has revealed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England captain Scott Parker's participation in the Euro 2012 finals hinges on an injection in a damaged Achilles, his club manager Harry Redknapp has revealed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 20:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Del Piero determined to play on</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58259</link><description>Alessandro Del Piero says he has no intention of retiring as his 19-year association with Juventus draws to a close.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alessandro Del Piero says he has no intention of retiring as his 19-year association with Juventus draws to a close.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 20:02:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premier League's day of drama in quotes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58258</link><description>Arguably the Premier League's greatest season came to a sensational conclusion on Sunday as Manchester City won the title thanks to two stoppage-time strikes in a 3-2 victory over QPR.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arguably the Premier League's greatest season came to a sensational conclusion on Sunday as Manchester City won the title thanks to two stoppage-time strikes in a 3-2 victory over QPR.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 19:21:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool end on low note with defeat at Swansea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58257</link><description>Liverpool's miserable Premier League campaign ended on a suitably low note as Danny Graham's late goal gave Swansea a 1-0 win at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool's miserable Premier League campaign ended on a suitably low note as Danny Graham's late goal gave Swansea a 1-0 win at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 19:02:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bolton relegated after draw at Stoke</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58254</link><description>Bolton were relegated from the Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Stoke ended their 11-year stay in the top-flight.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton were relegated from the Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Stoke ended their 11-year stay in the top-flight.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:22:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea sign off with win over Rovers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58252</link><description>Chelsea will head off to the Champions League final in good heart after rounding off their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea will head off to the Champions League final in good heart after rounding off their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle finish fifth as Everton bow out in style</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58251</link><description>Newcastle United's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were shattered on the final day of the Premier League season as Everton signed off with a 3-1 win on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle United's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were shattered on the final day of the Premier League season as Everton signed off with a 3-1 win on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:02:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dream send-off for Inzaghi goal machine</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58244</link><description>Filippo Inzaghi signed off from professional football in dream fashion as he scored the winning goal in his final appearance for AC Milan on Sunday before going into retirement.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Filippo Inzaghi signed off from professional football in dream fashion as he scored the winning goal in his final appearance for AC Milan on Sunday before going into retirement.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:02:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hooper hits all five as Celtic end season in style</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58242</link><description>Champions Celtic ended their Scottish Premier League campaign on a high as Gary Hooper scored all the goals in a 5-0 win over a make-shift Hearts side.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions Celtic ended their Scottish Premier League campaign on a high as Gary Hooper scored all the goals in a 5-0 win over a make-shift Hearts side.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>African World Cup hopefuls change coaches</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58241</link><description>Mali, Senegal and Tanzania have changed coaches just three weeks before the second phase of 2014 World Cup qualifiers kicks off in Africa.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mali, Senegal and Tanzania have changed coaches just three weeks before the second phase of 2014 World Cup qualifiers kicks off in Africa.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 13:02:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Robben eyes Chelsea win to erase cup disaster</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58240</link><description>Dutch winger Arjen Robben has said Bayern Munich must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final to erase the painful memory of their German Cup final humiliation.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dutch winger Arjen Robben has said Bayern Munich must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final to erase the painful memory of their German Cup final humiliation.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers takeover deal accepted</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58239</link><description>Administrators for crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers have accepted an offer from a consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green, it was announced Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Administrators for crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers have accepted an offer from a consortium headed by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green, it was announced Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 11:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kagawa tight-lipped on future after Fergie visit</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58238</link><description>Japan star Shinji Kagawa continued to remain tight-lipped about his future after scoring in Borussia Dortmund's 5-2 German Cup final hammering of Bayern Munich, watched by Sir Alex Ferguson.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan star Shinji Kagawa continued to remain tight-lipped about his future after scoring in Borussia Dortmund's 5-2 German Cup final hammering of Bayern Munich, watched by Sir Alex Ferguson.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 10:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier set for Lille Ligue 1 title showdown</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58236</link><description>Montpellier's Ligue 1 title aspirations will be placed under serious scrutiny when they welcome in-form defending champions Lille to Stade de la Mosson for their penultimate game of the season on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier's Ligue 1 title aspirations will be placed under serious scrutiny when they welcome in-form defending champions Lille to Stade de la Mosson for their penultimate game of the season on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 05:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58235</link><description>Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern Munich 5-2 in the German Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern Munich 5-2 in the German Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 04:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern 'catastrophe' ahead of Chelsea showdown</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58234</link><description>Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admitted the Champions League finalists suffered a defensive "catastrophe" after they were blasted 5-2 by Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admitted the Champions League finalists suffered a defensive "catastrophe" after they were blasted 5-2 by Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 03:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pressure off us, says relaxed Magpies boss Pardew</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58233</link><description>Alan Pardew insists the pressure is off in Newcastle United's unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alan Pardew insists the pressure is off in Newcastle United's unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 03:02:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City title triumph will benefit league: Mancini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58232</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes it will be good for the Premier League if his side secure the title on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes it will be good for the Premier League if his side secure the title on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 03:02:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fergie brushes off City power shift talk</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58231</link><description>Sir Alex Ferguson has brushed off talk of a new order in English football as bitter rivals Manchester City prepare to snatch his team's Premier League crown.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson has brushed off talk of a new order in English football as bitter rivals Manchester City prepare to snatch his team's Premier League crown.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 03:02:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger eyes repeat as Arsenal chase Euro berth</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58230</link><description>Arsene Wenger will be looking for a repeat of six years ago when his Arsenal team look to pip Tottenham to a Champions League place this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger will be looking for a repeat of six years ago when his Arsenal team look to pip Tottenham to a Champions League place this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 02:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp dismisses Tottenham exodus fears</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58229</link><description>Harry Redknapp has denied Tottenham risk losing their biggest players if the club fails to secure a place in the Champions League on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Harry Redknapp has denied Tottenham risk losing their biggest players if the club fails to secure a place in the Champions League on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 02:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea eye Munich finale in campaign swansong</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58228</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo could be making his Stamford Bridge farewell when Chelsea wrap up their Premier League season against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo could be making his Stamford Bridge farewell when Chelsea wrap up their Premier League season against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 02:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola bids farewell to La Liga with draw</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58227</link><description>Ten-man Barcelona needed an injury-time goal to secure a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday in coach Pep Guardiola's final La Liga game in charge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten-man Barcelona needed an injury-time goal to secure a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday in coach Pep Guardiola's final La Liga game in charge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 02:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five-goal Dortmund blast Bayern to clinch double</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58225</link><description>Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern Munich 5-2 in Saturday's German Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund blasted Champions League finalists Bayern Munich 5-2 in Saturday's German Cup final to claim the first domestic double in their 103-year history.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 21:41:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fans clash as Galatasaray lift Turkish title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58223</link><description>Galatasaray lifted the Turkish title for the 18th time on Saturday after a goalless draw saw them deny rivals Fenerbahce, but crowd trouble marred the occasion as tensions escalated amid an enquiry into alleged match-fixing.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Galatasaray lifted the Turkish title for the 18th time on Saturday after a goalless draw saw them deny rivals Fenerbahce, but crowd trouble marred the occasion as tensions escalated amid an enquiry into alleged match-fixing.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 21:01:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Puyol undergoes knee surgery</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58222</link><description>Barcelona captain Carles Puyol underwent successful surgery on his right knee on Saturday, the injury which has already ruled the veteran defender out of Euro 2012.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona captain Carles Puyol underwent successful surgery on his right knee on Saturday, the injury which has already ruled the veteran defender out of Euro 2012.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:41:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roma coach Enrique to take year off</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58221</link><description>Luis Enrique will take a year off to recover from his first season as a head coach when he leaves Roma following Sunday's match against Cesena.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Luis Enrique will take a year off to recover from his first season as a head coach when he leaves Roma following Sunday's match against Cesena.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:41:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guidolin impatient for Sunday to come around</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58220</link><description>Francesco Guidolin says he cannot wait for Udinese to play the final game of the season as his side fight for a place in the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Francesco Guidolin says he cannot wait for Udinese to play the final game of the season as his side fight for a place in the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 19:21:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Allegri confirms Montolivo will be part of new Milan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58219</link><description>Fiorentina's Riccardo Montolivo will be part of the new-look AC Milan next season, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fiorentina's Riccardo Montolivo will be part of the new-look AC Milan next season, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:21:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson backs Solbakken to succeed at Wolves</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58218</link><description>New England manager Roy Hodgson has backed Stale Solbakken to revive the fortunes of Wolves following the former Norway international's appointment as the Midlands club's boss.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New England manager Roy Hodgson has backed Stale Solbakken to revive the fortunes of Wolves following the former Norway international's appointment as the Midlands club's boss.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:21:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hazard re-affirms desire to leave Lille</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58217</link><description>Lille star Eden Hazard confirmed the worst-kept secret in French football on Saturday, when he declared that he will leave the French champions at the end of the current season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lille star Eden Hazard confirmed the worst-kept secret in French football on Saturday, when he declared that he will leave the French champions at the end of the current season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:21:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No pressure to find new Real faces, says Mourinho</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58216</link><description>Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted Saturday that his league champions would not rush into any summer signing sprees as he looks to fine tune rather than carry out major surgery on his squad.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted Saturday that his league champions would not rush into any summer signing sprees as he looks to fine tune rather than carry out major surgery on his squad.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:21:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Del Piero to captain Juve against Atalanta</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58215</link><description>Alessandro Del Piero will captain Juventus for his final league match with the Turin giants against Atalanta on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alessandro Del Piero will captain Juventus for his final league match with the Turin giants against Atalanta on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kaladze to move from football to politics</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58214</link><description>Kakha Kaladze will quit football at the end of the season and pursue a career in politics instead, the Georgian revealed Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kakha Kaladze will quit football at the end of the season and pursue a career in politics instead, the Georgian revealed Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers will go on, vows McCoist</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58213</link><description>Rangers manager Ally McCoist has no doubt the financially stricken Scottish giants will still be playing football next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers manager Ally McCoist has no doubt the financially stricken Scottish giants will still be playing football next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:41:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gattuso dreams of Rangers return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58212</link><description>Gennaro Gattuso says playing one final season at former club Rangers would be the ideal way to cap a career spent primarily with AC Milan.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gennaro Gattuso says playing one final season at former club Rangers would be the ideal way to cap a career spent primarily with AC Milan.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Buyten makes comeback in bid to face Chelsea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58211</link><description>Belgium defender Daniel Van Buyten has made his comeback for Bayern Munich's reserves in his bid for a place in next Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Belgium defender Daniel Van Buyten has made his comeback for Bayern Munich's reserves in his bid for a place in next Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:41:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern chief hits out over Champions League prices</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58210</link><description>Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has hit out at UEFA over ticket prices for the Champions League final that he fears will exclude many of the club's fans.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has hit out at UEFA over ticket prices for the Champions League final that he fears will exclude many of the club's fans.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 17:41:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Burn-out threatens Spain's bid for history</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58209</link><description>Spain head to Euro 2012 looking to make history but their bid for a third consecutive major tournament triumph could be hit by fatigue, with top players feeling the effects of several years competing at the highest level.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain head to Euro 2012 looking to make history but their bid for a third consecutive major tournament triumph could be hit by fatigue, with top players feeling the effects of several years competing at the highest level.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 15:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McLeish says Euro 2012 within Bent's reach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58208</link><description>Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes Darren Bent could battle his way into the reckoning for Euro 2012, but concedes new England manager Roy Hodgson would have the final word.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes Darren Bent could battle his way into the reckoning for Euro 2012, but concedes new England manager Roy Hodgson would have the final word.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 13:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City title triumph can usher in new era - Mancini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58207</link><description>Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City have the ability to dominate the Premier League for years to come - but only if they secure their first title.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City have the ability to dominate the Premier League for years to come - but only if they secure their first title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 11:02:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bet scandal bodes well for Italy's Euro chances</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58206</link><description>For most teams a domestic match-fixing scandal in the run-up to a major tournament would be seen as a damaging diversion. But for Italy it could be a lucky omen.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For most teams a domestic match-fixing scandal in the run-up to a major tournament would be seen as a damaging diversion. But for Italy it could be a lucky omen.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 10:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern out to down Dortmund as Chelsea loom</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58205</link><description>Bayern Munich are out to break their losing streak to German champions Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's domestic cup final as their Champions League showdown with Chelsea looms.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are out to break their losing streak to German champions Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's domestic cup final as their Champions League showdown with Chelsea looms.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 07:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>End of an era at AC Milan as veterans move on</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58204</link><description>Filippo Inzaghi, Gennaro Gattuso and Alessandro Nesta will end their AC Milan careers against Novara on Sunday as the end of an era is all but completed at the San Siro.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Filippo Inzaghi, Gennaro Gattuso and Alessandro Nesta will end their AC Milan careers against Novara on Sunday as the end of an era is all but completed at the San Siro.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 02:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reims, Troyes promoted to French top flight</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58203</link><description>Reims and Troyes were both promoted to France's Ligue 1 championship from the second-tier Ligue 2 on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reims and Troyes were both promoted to France's Ligue 1 championship from the second-tier Ligue 2 on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 22:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Infection of FIFA's ailing ex-chief under control: doctors</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58202</link><description>Doctors on Friday reported a "significant improvement" in the ankle infection of FIFA's ailing former president Joao Havelange, 96, and said he was moved out of the semi-intensive care unit of Rio's Samaritano hospital.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Doctors on Friday reported a "significant improvement" in the ankle infection of FIFA's ailing former president Joao Havelange, 96, and said he was moved out of the semi-intensive care unit of Rio's Samaritano hospital.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Draxler packs maths books for Germany's Euro camp</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58201</link><description>Teenage midfielder Julian Draxler linked up with the Germany squad for their Euro 2012 training camp on Friday and packed maths books to help study for his university entrance exams while he is away.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Teenage midfielder Julian Draxler linked up with the Germany squad for their Euro 2012 training camp on Friday and packed maths books to help study for his university entrance exams while he is away.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:01:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No contact with Higuain or Kaka, says Leonardo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58200</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo on Friday dismissed reports that his club have made contact with Real Madrid pair Kaka and Gonzalo Higuain over moves to the French capital.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo on Friday dismissed reports that his club have made contact with Real Madrid pair Kaka and Gonzalo Higuain over moves to the French capital.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:01:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic dream evaporates for Ronaldinho</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58199</link><description>Brazilian star Ronaldinho is almost certain to miss out on a place in his country's squad for this summer's Olympic football tournament after being left out of the list for four upcoming friendlies.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazilian star Ronaldinho is almost certain to miss out on a place in his country's squad for this summer's Olympic football tournament after being left out of the list for four upcoming friendlies.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:21:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roma confirm Enrique departure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58198</link><description>Luis Enrique is leaving AS Roma after just one season in charge, the club's general director Franco Baldini confirmed on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Luis Enrique is leaving AS Roma after just one season in charge, the club's general director Franco Baldini confirmed on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gattuso leaves Milan after 13 years</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58197</link><description>Gennaro Gattuso will leave AC Milan at the end of the season after 13 years with the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gennaro Gattuso will leave AC Milan at the end of the season after 13 years with the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blatter sets Juve straight over number of titles</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58196</link><description>FIFA president Sepp Blatter has all but settled the debate over Juventus's number of Serie A titles by sending an official letter of congratulation to club president Andrea Agnelli.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[FIFA president Sepp Blatter has all but settled the debate over Juventus's number of Serie A titles by sending an official letter of congratulation to club president Andrea Agnelli.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea duo in race for Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58195</link><description>Chelsea defensive duo Gary Cahill and David Luiz face a race against time as they attempt to recover fitness ahead of next week's Champions League final, manager Robert Di Matteo revealed on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea defensive duo Gary Cahill and David Luiz face a race against time as they attempt to recover fitness ahead of next week's Champions League final, manager Robert Di Matteo revealed on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hughes not out for City revenge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58194</link><description>Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes insists revenge will be the last thing on his mind as his relegation-threatened side attempt to wreck Manchester City's title party on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes insists revenge will be the last thing on his mind as his relegation-threatened side attempt to wreck Manchester City's title party on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Berbatov 'seeking club outside England'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58192</link><description>Manchester United's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov will be seeking to join a team outside England when he leaves his current club at the end of the season, his agent Emil Danchev said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov will be seeking to join a team outside England when he leaves his current club at the end of the season, his agent Emil Danchev said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:41:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Euro dream over for Smalling after groin injury</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58191</link><description>Chris Smalling's hopes of breaking into England's Euro 2012 squad were dashed on Friday after the Manchester United defender was ruled out with a groin injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Smalling's hopes of breaking into England's Euro 2012 squad were dashed on Friday after the Manchester United defender was ruled out with a groin injury.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:41:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Klopp ready to battle Bayern at Germany's 'Wembley'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58190</link><description>Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said he is relishing leading his team out at Germany's "Wembley" as his side look to make history again against Bayern Munich in Saturday's German cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said he is relishing leading his team out at Germany's "Wembley" as his side look to make history again against Bayern Munich in Saturday's German cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 17:21:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Injured David Villa 'doing well', says Guardiola</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58189</link><description>Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa is recuperating well, his club coach Pep Guardiola said Friday, but the forward faces a battle to make Euro 2012 after fracturing his tibia at last December's Club World Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona and Spain striker David Villa is recuperating well, his club coach Pep Guardiola said Friday, but the forward faces a battle to make Euro 2012 after fracturing his tibia at last December's Club World Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson: 'Hopefully something stupid happens to City'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58188</link><description>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes title rivals Manchester City could suffer untold damage if they fail to secure the Premier League on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes title rivals Manchester City could suffer untold damage if they fail to secure the Premier League on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 13:21:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relegated Wolves appoint Solbakken as new manager</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58185</link><description>Relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers confirmed Norwegian Stale Solbakken as their new manager on Friday as the club begin plotting their attempts to return to the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers confirmed Norwegian Stale Solbakken as their new manager on Friday as the club begin plotting their attempts to return to the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:02:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackburn owners see player exodus</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58184</link><description>The unpopular Indian owners of relegated English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers said that up to a fifth of the squad could leave and they would not stand in the way of players asking for transfers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The unpopular Indian owners of relegated English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers said that up to a fifth of the squad could leave and they would not stand in the way of players asking for transfers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 07:21:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry still to hear from Hodgson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58183</link><description>Chelsea captain John Terry said Thursday he is still to hear from new England manager Roy Hodgson regarding his possible participation at Euro 2012.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea captain John Terry said Thursday he is still to hear from new England manager Roy Hodgson regarding his possible participation at Euro 2012.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:41:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Play-off defeat pushes Hertha closer to relegation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58182</link><description>Hertha Berlin moved a step closer to relegation on Thursday after they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to second division Fortuna Duesseldorf in the first leg of the German league's relegation play-off.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hertha Berlin moved a step closer to relegation on Thursday after they suffered a 2-1 home defeat to second division Fortuna Duesseldorf in the first leg of the German league's relegation play-off.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:41:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier hit by Belhanda ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58181</link><description>Montpellier's chances of winning their first Ligue 1 title suffered a major blow on Thursday as playmaker Younes Belhanda was suspended for three matches meaning he will not play for the rest of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier's chances of winning their first Ligue 1 title suffered a major blow on Thursday as playmaker Younes Belhanda was suspended for three matches meaning he will not play for the rest of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:21:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lechantre turns his back on Senegal job</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58180</link><description>Experienced French coach Pierre Lechantre stepped down as Senegal coach just two weeks after being appointed on Thursday because of a disagreement over money, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Experienced French coach Pierre Lechantre stepped down as Senegal coach just two weeks after being appointed on Thursday because of a disagreement over money, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson adds goalkeeping coach to England staff</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58179</link><description>New England manager Roy Hodgson added to his backroom staff Thursday with the announcement Birmingham City goalkeeping coach Dave Watson will be on board for next month's European Championships.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New England manager Roy Hodgson added to his backroom staff Thursday with the announcement Birmingham City goalkeeping coach Dave Watson will be on board for next month's European Championships.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bellamy in Wales squad for Mexico friendly</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58178</link><description>Craig Bellamy's international career looks set to be extended after the striker was named Thursday in the squad for this month's friendly international against Mexico in New Jersey.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy's international career looks set to be extended after the striker was named Thursday in the squad for this month's friendly international against Mexico in New Jersey.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Croatia unveil provisional 27-man Euro squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58177</link><description>Croatia coach Slaven Bilic on Thursday unveiled a provisional 27-man squad for Euro 2012 and said he was still counting on the recovery of injured stars Niko Kranjcar and Dejan Lovren.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Croatia coach Slaven Bilic on Thursday unveiled a provisional 27-man squad for Euro 2012 and said he was still counting on the recovery of injured stars Niko Kranjcar and Dejan Lovren.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:21:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Podolski slams bosses at relegated Cologne</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58176</link><description>German international Lukas Podolski on Thursday slammed the management at relegated Bundesliga club Cologne ahead of his departure for English side Arsenal.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German international Lukas Podolski on Thursday slammed the management at relegated Bundesliga club Cologne ahead of his departure for English side Arsenal.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:21:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Tiger' Falcao hailed after Atletico triumph</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58175</link><description>Radamel Falcao was hailed by Spain's media on Thursday morning after the Colombian's brace helped Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League final in Bucharest.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Radamel Falcao was hailed by Spain's media on Thursday morning after the Colombian's brace helped Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League final in Bucharest.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:21:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackburn not for sale say Venky's</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58174</link><description>Blackburn Rovers are not for sale, the Indian owners of the club insisted Thursday following the team's relegation from English football's lucrative Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers are not for sale, the Indian owners of the club insisted Thursday following the team's relegation from English football's lucrative Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:21:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schweinsteiger admits he is carrying ankle injury</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58173</link><description>Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted Thursday his ankle is not "100 percent" as his side face the German cup and Champions League finals in the next ten days.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted Thursday his ankle is not "100 percent" as his side face the German cup and Champions League finals in the next ten days.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:21:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Red is dead as Cardiff stay true blue</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58171</link><description>The Malaysian owners of Cardiff have abandoned plans to scrap the club's traditional blue kit in favour of red shirts following protests by fans.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Malaysian owners of Cardiff have abandoned plans to scrap the club's traditional blue kit in favour of red shirts following protests by fans.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rice to retire from Arsenal post</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58170</link><description>Arsenal announced on Thursday that long-serving assistant manager Pat Rice will retire from the Premier League club at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal announced on Thursday that long-serving assistant manager Pat Rice will retire from the Premier League club at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baggies skipper Brunt to miss season finale</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58169</link><description>West Brom skipper Chris Brunt will miss new England boss Roy Hodgson's final match in charge against Arsenal at the Hawthorns on Sunday after having his tonsils removed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Brom skipper Chris Brunt will miss new England boss Roy Hodgson's final match in charge against Arsenal at the Hawthorns on Sunday after having his tonsils removed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Boateng eager to lift cup on home turf</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58168</link><description>Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has said the prospect of lifting the German Cup in his home city of Berlin is all the motivation he needs against Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has said the prospect of lifting the German Cup in his home city of Berlin is all the motivation he needs against Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World Cup-winner Alessandro Nesta quits AC Milan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58167</link><description>AC Milan's World Cup-winning defender Alessandro Nesta confirmed Thursday he will quit the Serie A side after ten years with speculation rife that he intends to join MLS side New York Red Bulls.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan's World Cup-winning defender Alessandro Nesta confirmed Thursday he will quit the Serie A side after ten years with speculation rife that he intends to join MLS side New York Red Bulls.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man United's Hernandez will not compete at Olympics</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58166</link><description>Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez will not play for Mexico at this summer's London Olympics, his club announced on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez will not play for Mexico at this summer's London Olympics, his club announced on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:01:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falcao fires Atletico Madrid to Europa League glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58165</link><description>A double by Colombian striker Radamel Falcao inspired Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 win over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao and their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A double by Colombian striker Radamel Falcao inspired Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 win over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao and their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 08:02:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Singapore's Ng back in Rangers hunt</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58164</link><description>Singapore tycoon Bill Ng has renewed his bid for Glasgow Rangers at just half the price he originally offered after a "crazy" twist to the ownership saga, reports said on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Singapore tycoon Bill Ng has renewed his bid for Glasgow Rangers at just half the price he originally offered after a "crazy" twist to the ownership saga, reports said on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 07:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Superb Falcao proves Europa League hitman again</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58163</link><description>A double by Colombian striker Radamel Falcao inspired Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 win over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao here on Wednesday and their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A double by Colombian striker Radamel Falcao inspired Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 win over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao here on Wednesday and their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 23:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atletico fans pour into Madrid to cheer Europe win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58162</link><description>Singing and dancing Atletico Madrid fans poured into the Spanish capital's centre on Wednesday cheering their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Singing and dancing Atletico Madrid fans poured into the Spanish capital's centre on Wednesday cheering their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 23:21:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackpool set up Hammers play-off final date</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58160</link><description>Blackpool will play West Ham in the Championship play-off final later this month after they edged Birmingham City 3-2 on aggregate after their play-off second leg match finished 2-2 here Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Blackpool will play West Ham in the Championship play-off final later this month after they edged Birmingham City 3-2 on aggregate after their play-off second leg match finished 2-2 here Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:41:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazilian govt step in to avoid World Cup collapse</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58158</link><description>The appointment of an ally of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff to the organising committee of the 2014 World Cup was widely seen by sports experts in the South American country on Wednesday as a last ditch effort to avoid the tournament collapsing.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The appointment of an ally of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff to the organising committee of the 2014 World Cup was widely seen by sports experts in the South American country on Wednesday as a last ditch effort to avoid the tournament collapsing.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 22:21:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Granada defender banned for three months</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58156</link><description>Granada's hopes of avoiding relegation on the last day of the season were dealt a blow on Wednesday as winger Dani Benitez was suspended for three months for throwing a bottle at the referee of last weekend's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Granada's hopes of avoiding relegation on the last day of the season were dealt a blow on Wednesday as winger Dani Benitez was suspended for three months for throwing a bottle at the referee of last weekend's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:41:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adler switches to Hamburg from Leverkusen</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58155</link><description>Former German international goalkeeper Rene Adler signed for Hamburg from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday on a free transfer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former German international goalkeeper Rene Adler signed for Hamburg from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday on a free transfer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 20:01:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kean sees Rovers long-term future despite drop</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58154</link><description>Beleaguered Blackburn manager Steve Kean said Wednesday he was confident he would remain with the relegated club next season despite reports of fresh turmoil in the Ewood Park board-room.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beleaguered Blackburn manager Steve Kean said Wednesday he was confident he would remain with the relegated club next season despite reports of fresh turmoil in the Ewood Park board-room.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 19:41:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blanc recalls Ben Arfa for Euro</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58153</link><description>Hatem Ben Arfa's outstanding season with Newcastle United earned him a call-up by France coach Laurent Blanc on Wednesday when he named the 12 foreign-based players he will take to the European Championship.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hatem Ben Arfa's outstanding season with Newcastle United earned him a call-up by France coach Laurent Blanc on Wednesday when he named the 12 foreign-based players he will take to the European Championship.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:41:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Care-home kids get shot at Euro glory in Poland</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58152</link><description>As Europe's top professionals limber up for Euro 2012, youngsters from childrens' homes across the continent are getting a shot at their own footballing glory in tournament co-host Poland.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As Europe's top professionals limber up for Euro 2012, youngsters from childrens' homes across the continent are getting a shot at their own footballing glory in tournament co-host Poland.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy's Euro chances cut due to injuries - coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58151</link><description>Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said in an interview published on Wednesday that his side's chances in the Euro 2012 tournament had been halved due to injuries and loss of form.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said in an interview published on Wednesday that his side's chances in the Euro 2012 tournament had been halved due to injuries and loss of form.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polish police bust hooligan battle suspects</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58150</link><description>Poland's police have arrested 35 individuals suspected of taking part in organised fights between football-fan gangs, as the Euro 2012 co-host nation continues a crackdown on hooliganism.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Poland's police have arrested 35 individuals suspected of taking part in organised fights between football-fan gangs, as the Euro 2012 co-host nation continues a crackdown on hooliganism.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve set for star wars row with federation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58149</link><description>Serie A champions Juventus could be set for a row with league and federation bosses, if plans to embroider their shirt emblems with a third star to symbolise a 30th league championship win come to fruition.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Serie A champions Juventus could be set for a row with league and federation bosses, if plans to embroider their shirt emblems with a third star to symbolise a 30th league championship win come to fruition.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Loew to remain in Germany hot seat until 2014</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58148</link><description>Germany coach Joachim Loew will remain in his post until 2014 even if his side fail to win Euro 2012, the German football federation (DFB) said Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany coach Joachim Loew will remain in his post until 2014 even if his side fail to win Euro 2012, the German football federation (DFB) said Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Puyol rules himself out of Euro, not retiring</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58147</link><description>Spain defender Carles Puyol said Wednesday impending knee surgery will rule him out of the Euro 2012 squad but he is not ready to end his international career.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain defender Carles Puyol said Wednesday impending knee surgery will rule him out of the Euro 2012 squad but he is not ready to end his international career.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson to name England squad next week</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58146</link><description>England manager Roy Hodgson will end the guessing game over John Terry and Rio Ferdinand when he names his squad for Euro 2012 next week, it was confirmed on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England manager Roy Hodgson will end the guessing game over John Terry and Rio Ferdinand when he names his squad for Euro 2012 next week, it was confirmed on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackburn: no comment on 'sacked' football official</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58143</link><description>Relegated Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that its deputy chief executive had been sacked, amid claims that he wrote to the club's Indian owners calling for the dismissal of manager Steve Kean.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relegated Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that its deputy chief executive had been sacked, amid claims that he wrote to the club's Indian owners calling for the dismissal of manager Steve Kean.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 17:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atletico Madrid wary of fearless Bilbao in Europa final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58142</link><description>Diego Simeone has warned his Atletico Madrid players to be wary of an intense and fearless Athletic Bilbao when the Spanish sides line up in Bucharest aiming for Europa League final glory on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Diego Simeone has warned his Atletico Madrid players to be wary of an intense and fearless Athletic Bilbao when the Spanish sides line up in Bucharest aiming for Europa League final glory on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 16:21:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trouble for top footballer Conca over baby on pitch</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58137</link><description>Guangzhou Evergrande's banned record signing Dario Conca could be facing more trouble after he brought his baby onto the pitch before an AFC Champions League game, officials said Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Guangzhou Evergrande's banned record signing Dario Conca could be facing more trouble after he brought his baby onto the pitch before an AFC Champions League game, officials said Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 12:22:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool avenge FA Cup loss to Chelsea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58135</link><description>Roberto di Matteo has admitted he is still unsure whether defenders Gary Cahill and David Luiz will be available for Chelsea's Champions League final with Bayern Munich on May 19.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto di Matteo has admitted he is still unsure whether defenders Gary Cahill and David Luiz will be available for Chelsea's Champions League final with Bayern Munich on May 19.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 02:21:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taylor tells doubters to give Hodgson a fair go</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58134</link><description>Former England manager Graham Taylor has urged all those who have been questioning Roy Hodgson's suitability for the post to lay off the new man in charge.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former England manager Graham Taylor has urged all those who have been questioning Roy Hodgson's suitability for the post to lay off the new man in charge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 01:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Europa League defeat 'irreversible': Bielsa</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58133</link><description>Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has warned his players there will be no chance for revenge if his side fail to beat fellow Spaniards Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has warned his players there will be no chance for revenge if his side fail to beat fellow Spaniards Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 01:01:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atletico victory trumps personal goals: Falcao</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58132</link><description>Colombia striker Radamel Falcao says he is ready to trade scoring the winning goal in the Europa League final if Atletico Madrid are crowned champions on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Colombia striker Radamel Falcao says he is ready to trade scoring the winning goal in the Europa League final if Atletico Madrid are crowned champions on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 01:01:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackburn chief wanted Kean out - report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58128</link><description>Blackburn Rovers' deputy chief executive wanted manager Steve Kean sacked in December, a leaked letter he sent to the club's Indian owners has revealed a day after the side were relegated from the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers' deputy chief executive wanted manager Steve Kean sacked in December, a leaked letter he sent to the club's Indian owners has revealed a day after the side were relegated from the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 21:42:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Del Bosque 'worried' about Villa's Euro chances</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58127</link><description>Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has admitted he is worried about David Villa's chances of competing at Euro 2012, only days after pledging to wait until the last moment before ruling out his injured striker.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has admitted he is worried about David Villa's chances of competing at Euro 2012, only days after pledging to wait until the last moment before ruling out his injured striker.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 21:22:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hildebrand extends Schalke 04 deal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58126</link><description>Former Germany international goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has extended his contract with Schalke 04 until 2014, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Germany international goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand has extended his contract with Schalke 04 until 2014, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 20:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Espanyol to sue over match-fixing claim</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58125</link><description>Spanish club Espanyol said Tuesday it would take a commercial radio station to court over a report which alleged it was involved in match-fixing.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish club Espanyol said Tuesday it would take a commercial radio station to court over a report which alleged it was involved in match-fixing.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pato sets sights on Olympic comeback</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58124</link><description>Brazilian forward Pato says he is aiming to make a comeback at the Olympic Games in London in August.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazilian forward Pato says he is aiming to make a comeback at the Olympic Games in London in August.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McClean death threats after Republic Euro call-up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58123</link><description>Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has received death threats after being included in Giovanni Trappatoni's squad for the 2012 European Championships.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has received death threats after being included in Giovanni Trappatoni's squad for the 2012 European Championships.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US businessman withdraws Rangers bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58122</link><description>The saga over ailing Scottish giants Rangers took a fresh twist on Tuesday after the US businessman tipped to take over the club withdrew his bid, it was confirmed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The saga over ailing Scottish giants Rangers took a fresh twist on Tuesday after the US businessman tipped to take over the club withdrew his bid, it was confirmed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:42:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Venky's ducks press over Blackburn relegation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58121</link><description>The Indian owners of relegated Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, chicken farm operators Venky's, ducked the media on Tuesday amid a storm of criticism of their disastrous 18-month management.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Indian owners of relegated Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, chicken farm operators Venky's, ducked the media on Tuesday amid a storm of criticism of their disastrous 18-month management.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 18:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kean vows to revive Rovers as Venky's get the bird</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58117</link><description>Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insisted he had no intention of quitting the club following their relegation from the Premier League and vowed to stay at Ewood Park in a bid to help them return to the top flight.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insisted he had no intention of quitting the club following their relegation from the Premier League and vowed to stay at Ewood Park in a bid to help them return to the top flight.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 11:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain chasing unique treble at Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58113</link><description>Spain will begin as hot favourites to complete an unprecedented treble next month when the European Championship ventures into new territory in Poland and Ukraine.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain will begin as hot favourites to complete an unprecedented treble next month when the European Championship ventures into new territory in Poland and Ukraine.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 10:03:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>John Aloisi new Melbourne Heart football coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58111</link><description>Former Australia striker John Aloisi was Tuesday appointed the new coach of A-League club Melbourne Heart for the next three seasons.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Australia striker John Aloisi was Tuesday appointed the new coach of A-League club Melbourne Heart for the next three seasons.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 02:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea aim for fresh Reds misery after FA Cup win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58110</link><description>Roberto di Matteo's Chelsea side will face Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday with renewed hope of securing the top four finish that would guarantee their Champions League qualification.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto di Matteo's Chelsea side will face Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday with renewed hope of securing the top four finish that would guarantee their Champions League qualification.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 02:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier win at Rennes to close on maiden title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58107</link><description>Montpellier took a significant step towards their first ever Ligue 1 title by winning 2-0 at Rennes on Monday to restore their three-point lead over Paris Saint-Germain with two games to play.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier took a significant step towards their first ever Ligue 1 title by winning 2-0 at Rennes on Monday to restore their three-point lead over Paris Saint-Germain with two games to play.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 22:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ivorian stars Toure, Drogba score key goals</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58102</link><description>Yaya Toure took Manchester City to the brink of the English Premier League title and Didier Drogba helped Chelsea lift the FA Cup on a wonderful weekend for the Ivory Coast stars.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yaya Toure took Manchester City to the brink of the English Premier League title and Didier Drogba helped Chelsea lift the FA Cup on a wonderful weekend for the Ivory Coast stars.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 21:21:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ibrahimovic taken aback by rare failure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58100</link><description>AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has spoken of his disappointment after missing out on the feeling of winning a league title for the first time since 2003.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has spoken of his disappointment after missing out on the feeling of winning a league title for the first time since 2003.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 20:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Ham crush Cardiff to reach playoff final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58098</link><description>West Ham United are just one match away from an immediate return to the Premier League following last season's relegation after over-powering Cardiff City in the Championship playoff semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Ham United are just one match away from an immediate return to the Premier League following last season's relegation after over-powering Cardiff City in the Championship playoff semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Babel tweets himself into trouble... again</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58097</link><description>Hoffenheim's former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has again landed himself in hot water with football officials after another outburst on his Twitter account in Germany.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hoffenheim's former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has again landed himself in hot water with football officials after another outburst on his Twitter account in Germany.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:02:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>German minister says will boycott Ukraine Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58096</link><description>Germany's development minister became the country's first member of government to announce a boycott of the Euro 2012 championships in Ukraine over human rights concerns, in an interview Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany's development minister became the country's first member of government to announce a boycott of the Euro 2012 championships in Ukraine over human rights concerns, in an interview Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:42:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Netherlands name bumper 36-man Euro 2012 squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58095</link><description>Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk on Monday announced a bumper preliminary squad of 36 players for Euro 2012 in Poland and the Ukraine, which begins on June 8.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk on Monday announced a bumper preliminary squad of 36 players for Euro 2012 in Poland and the Ukraine, which begins on June 8.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:22:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea to play at Yankee Stadium</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58094</link><description>Chelsea are to play in the first football match at New York's new Yankee Stadium when they face French club Paris Saint-Germain there as part of a pre-season tour of the United States.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea are to play in the first football match at New York's new Yankee Stadium when they face French club Paris Saint-Germain there as part of a pre-season tour of the United States.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:02:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McClean gets Ireland call for Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58092</link><description>Giovanni Trapattoni granted the wishes of thousands of Republic of Ireland supporters when he included Sunderland rising star James McClean in his squad for the 2012 European Championships on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Giovanni Trapattoni granted the wishes of thousands of Republic of Ireland supporters when he included Sunderland rising star James McClean in his squad for the 2012 European Championships on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Loew names uncapped pair in German Euro 2012 squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58091</link><description>Germany coach Joachim Loew on Monday named uncapped teenage midfielder Julian Draxler and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in his provisional squad for Euro 2012.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany coach Joachim Loew on Monday named uncapped teenage midfielder Julian Draxler and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in his provisional squad for Euro 2012.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:02:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp urges Spurs to buy boldly</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58090</link><description>Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp on Monday urged the Premier League club to buy boldly in the transfer market this summer if they are to ensure they finish in the top four.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp on Monday urged the Premier League club to buy boldly in the transfer market this summer if they are to ensure they finish in the top four.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 16:03:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany's Loew tackles Ukraine on human rights</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58089</link><description>Germany coach Joachim Loew on Monday joined national captain Philipp Lahm in criticising Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine over their government's treatment of jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany coach Joachim Loew on Monday joined national captain Philipp Lahm in criticising Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine over their government's treatment of jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern must break losing streak, demands Mueller</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58088</link><description>Germany star Thomas Mueller has said Bayern Munich must break their four-match losing streak at the hands of German champions Borussia Dortmund when the teams meet in Saturday's German Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany star Thomas Mueller has said Bayern Munich must break their four-match losing streak at the hands of German champions Borussia Dortmund when the teams meet in Saturday's German Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:23:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polish Euro plan on track, despite Ukraine concern</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58085</link><description>With just a month left until Euro 2012 kicks off in Warsaw, Poland is working flat-out and watching nervously as calls to boycott matches in co-host Ukraine tarnish the tournament.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With just a month left until Euro 2012 kicks off in Warsaw, Poland is working flat-out and watching nervously as calls to boycott matches in co-host Ukraine tarnish the tournament.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 09:04:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackburn boss Kean vows to fight on at Rovers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58084</link><description>Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean claims he will not quit even if Rovers are relegated this season as his side prepares for a crunch clash with in-form Wigan on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean claims he will not quit even if Rovers are relegated this season as his side prepares for a crunch clash with in-form Wigan on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:43:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Defiant Coyle vows Bolton will fight to the finish</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58083</link><description>Owen Coyle insists Bolton will remain in the Premier League if they win their final game at Stoke despite seeing his side throw away a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 against West Bromwich Albion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Owen Coyle insists Bolton will remain in the Premier League if they win their final game at Stoke despite seeing his side throw away a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 against West Bromwich Albion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini cautious as City eye Premier League title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58082</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini adopted a cautious approach after a 2-0 victory at Newcastle left his side on the brink of the Premier League.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini adopted a cautious approach after a 2-0 victory at Newcastle left his side on the brink of the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 04:03:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City on verge of English Premier League title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58081</link><description>Manchester City moved to within touching distance of a first English league title in 44 years after Yaya Toure scored twice in a 2-0 win at Newcastle United.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City moved to within touching distance of a first English league title in 44 years after Yaya Toure scored twice in a 2-0 win at Newcastle United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 04:03:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invincible Juve's road to Serie A title glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58080</link><description>Having gone the entire season unbeaten with one match to play, no-one could begrudge Juventus their 28th Italian league title, secured with a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having gone the entire season unbeaten with one match to play, no-one could begrudge Juventus their 28th Italian league title, secured with a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 02:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson hopes Hughes sacking rebounds on City</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58079</link><description>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Manchester City's "unethical" sacking of Mark Hughes will rebound on them when the Premier League title is decided this coming Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Manchester City's "unethical" sacking of Mark Hughes will rebound on them when the Premier League title is decided this coming Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 01:42:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champions League still in Spurs' sights - Redknapp</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58078</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has insisted his team have not blown their hopes of third place and automatic qualification for the Champions League despite only drawing with Aston Villa.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has insisted his team have not blown their hopes of third place and automatic qualification for the Champions League despite only drawing with Aston Villa.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juventus crowned champions as Milan lose derby</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58076</link><description> Juventus won the Serie A title for the 28th time following a 2-0 win at Cagliari as nearest rivals AC Milan crashed 4-2 in their city derby against Inter on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Juventus won the Serie A title for the 28th time following a 2-0 win at Cagliari as nearest rivals AC Milan crashed 4-2 in their city derby against Inter on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stirring comeback takes PSG top of Ligue 1</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58074</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain took over at the top of Ligue 1 and loaded pressure on former leaders Montpellier by storming back from two goals down to win 4-3 at Valenciennes on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain took over at the top of Ligue 1 and loaded pressure on former leaders Montpellier by storming back from two goals down to win 4-3 at Valenciennes on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 23:21:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United take title race to wire after Swansea win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58067</link><description>Manchester United ensured the race for the Premier League title will go to the final game of the season as they beat Swansea City 2-0 at Old Trafford here on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United ensured the race for the Premier League title will go to the final game of the season as they beat Swansea City 2-0 at Old Trafford here on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Udinese on Champions League brink after win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58065</link><description>Udinese took charge of the race for a Champions League finish as they beat Genoa 2-0 on Sunday and closest rivals Napoli fell by the same scoreline at Bologna.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Udinese took charge of the race for a Champions League finish as they beat Genoa 2-0 on Sunday and closest rivals Napoli fell by the same scoreline at Bologna.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 18:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bolton blow chance to boost survival bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58064</link><description>Bolton Wanderers are in severe danger of being relegated from the Premier League after blowing a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton Wanderers are in severe danger of being relegated from the Premier League after blowing a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:22:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Super-sub Cisse bolsters QPR's survival hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58063</link><description>Djibril Cisse came off the bench to score an 89th-minute goal as Queens Park Rangers enjoyed a 1-0 win over Stoke City at Loftus Road on Sunday that could yet keep the London club in the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Djibril Cisse came off the bench to score an 89th-minute goal as Queens Park Rangers enjoyed a 1-0 win over Stoke City at Loftus Road on Sunday that could yet keep the London club in the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs kept outside top three by Villa draw</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58062</link><description>Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur spurned the chance to go third in the Premier League on Sunday after a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa, for whom a point all but assured their top-flight survival.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur spurned the chance to go third in the Premier League on Sunday after a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa, for whom a point all but assured their top-flight survival.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:21:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In-form Everton held by relegated Wolves</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58060</link><description>Everton extended their unbeaten run to eight league games on Sunday but had to settle for a point in a goalless draw away to already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton extended their unbeaten run to eight league games on Sunday but had to settle for a point in a goalless draw away to already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:02:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic slip up at Dundee Utd</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58058</link><description>Scottish champions Celtic crashed to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Europe-bound Dundee United as Scott Robertson's header sealed the points at Tannadice on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Scottish champions Celtic crashed to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Europe-bound Dundee United as Scott Robertson's header sealed the points at Tannadice on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 16:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hertha striker Lasogga out for relegation play-off</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58057</link><description>Hertha Berlin will be without Germany Under-21 star Pierre-Michel Lasogga for Thursday's relegation play-off against Fortuna Duesseldorf with the striker out for six months after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hertha Berlin will be without Germany Under-21 star Pierre-Michel Lasogga for Thursday's relegation play-off against Fortuna Duesseldorf with the striker out for six months after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 16:42:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea won't rush Di Matteo decision</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58056</link><description>Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has said interim manager Roberto di Matteo will have to wait until after the Champions League final to discover if he will be given the job on a permanent basis.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has said interim manager Roberto di Matteo will have to wait until after the Champions League final to discover if he will be given the job on a permanent basis.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 16:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brooking slams claims of Redknapp rift</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58053</link><description>Sir Trevor Brooking has hit back at suggestions he was behind the Football Association's decision not to offer Harry Redknapp the England manager's job.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sir Trevor Brooking has hit back at suggestions he was behind the Football Association's decision not to offer Harry Redknapp the England manager's job.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 15:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Valencia sign young striker Viera</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58052</link><description>Valencia announced on Sunday they had signed highly-rated Spanish Under-21 striker Jonathan Viera from Second Division outfit Las Palmas.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Valencia announced on Sunday they had signed highly-rated Spanish Under-21 striker Jonathan Viera from Second Division outfit Las Palmas.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 14:04:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>France coach Blanc says Ben Arfa back in contention</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58051</link><description>France coach Laurent Blanc told television station TF1 on Sunday that Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa has played himself back into contention for a place in his squad at Euro 2012.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France coach Laurent Blanc told television station TF1 on Sunday that Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa has played himself back into contention for a place in his squad at Euro 2012.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 14:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho hails his 'unbelievable' achievements</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58050</link><description>Jose Mourinho on Sunday qualified his achievement in winning the English, Spanish and Italian league titles as being unbelievable.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho on Sunday qualified his achievement in winning the English, Spanish and Italian league titles as being unbelievable.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 13:23:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Croatia can reach Euro quarters: Bilic</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58049</link><description>Croatia coach Slaven Bilic believes his side can reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 despite being drawn with Spain, Italy and Ireland in Group C.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Croatia coach Slaven Bilic believes his side can reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 despite being drawn with Spain, Italy and Ireland in Group C.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 13:03:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve looking for Inter derby favour in Serie A</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58048</link><description>Juventus will be hoping their oldest rivals Inter Milan can do them a favour by winning their city derby against AC Milan on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus will be hoping their oldest rivals Inter Milan can do them a favour by winning their city derby against AC Milan on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 04:03:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG eye Ligue 1 top spot as tension hits Montpellier</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58047</link><description>In a French title race full of twists and turns Paris Saint-Germain will go back to the top of the table if they can beat Valenciennes on Sunday before current leaders Montpellier play on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a French title race full of twists and turns Paris Saint-Germain will go back to the top of the table if they can beat Valenciennes on Sunday before current leaders Montpellier play on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 03:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City look to seal Premier League deal at Newcastle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58046</link><description>Manchester City are steeling themselves for one final assault on the Premier League at Newcastle on Sunday, where victory over the Magpies will leave them on the brink of the title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City are steeling themselves for one final assault on the Premier League at Newcastle on Sunday, where victory over the Magpies will leave them on the brink of the title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 03:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea down Liverpool to lift FA Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58045</link><description>Didier Drogba and John Terry made history as Chelsea withstood a late Liverpool onslaught to seal their fourth FA Cup final victory in six seasons on Saturday with a 2-1 win at Wembley.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Didier Drogba and John Terry made history as Chelsea withstood a late Liverpool onslaught to seal their fourth FA Cup final victory in six seasons on Saturday with a 2-1 win at Wembley.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 02:22:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi hits 50 in La Liga as Pep says adios to fans</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58044</link><description>Barcelona star Lionel Messi scored all four goals in a 4-0 rout of Espanyol to bring up his half century in La Liga and take his total goals tally for the season to a record-breaking 72 on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona star Lionel Messi scored all four goals in a 4-0 rout of Espanyol to bring up his half century in La Liga and take his total goals tally for the season to a record-breaking 72 on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 23:02:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roma stumble to end Champions League hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58043</link><description>Roma all but crashed out of contention for a place in Europe next season with a limp performance in a 2-2 draw at home to Catania on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roma all but crashed out of contention for a place in Europe next season with a limp performance in a 2-2 draw at home to Catania on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 22:42:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cech adamant over Carroll goal-line drama</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58040</link><description>Chelsea keeper Petr Cech was adamant he had saved Andy Carroll's late header as the issue of goal-line technology reared its head once more at the FA Cup final on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea keeper Petr Cech was adamant he had saved Andy Carroll's late header as the issue of goal-line technology reared its head once more at the FA Cup final on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 21:02:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany captain tackles Ukraine on human rights</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58036</link><description>Germany captain Philipp Lahm has slammed Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine for their government's treatment of jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany captain Philipp Lahm has slammed Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine for their government's treatment of jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 19:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cologne relegated, Dortmund break another record</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58035</link><description>Cologne had their German league relegation confirmed on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund broke the Bundesliga record for the most points in a season with a 4-0 thrashing of Freiburg.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cologne had their German league relegation confirmed on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund broke the Bundesliga record for the most points in a season with a 4-0 thrashing of Freiburg.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 19:02:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CAF offer condolences after death of Yekini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58034</link><description>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent messages of condolence to Nigeria following the death of former international Rashidi Yekini.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent messages of condolence to Nigeria following the death of former international Rashidi Yekini.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 18:02:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve know what is needed to win title, says Conte</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58033</link><description>Antonio Conte is sure that he and his players know exactly what is needed of them to come away from the final two games of the season with the Serie A title in their hands.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Antonio Conte is sure that he and his players know exactly what is needed of them to come away from the final two games of the season with the Serie A title in their hands.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 18:02:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>There's no room for mistakes, says Mazzarri</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58032</link><description>Walter Mazzarri says his side cannot afford to slip up if they want to play Champions League football next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Walter Mazzarri says his side cannot afford to slip up if they want to play Champions League football next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 18:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers held by Champions League-bound 'Well</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58031</link><description>Rangers failed to muster up a win in their final home game of the season as they played out a goalless draw with Motherwell at Ibrox on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers failed to muster up a win in their final home game of the season as they played out a goalless draw with Motherwell at Ibrox on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 18:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sagna out of Euros after broken leg:  Wenger</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58029</link><description>France international Bacary Sagna was ruled out of next month's European Championship on Saturday after breaking his leg in Arsenal's 3-3 Premier League draw with Norwich, manager Arsene Wenger confirmed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France international Bacary Sagna was ruled out of next month's European Championship on Saturday after breaking his leg in Arsenal's 3-3 Premier League draw with Norwich, manager Arsene Wenger confirmed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 17:02:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal Euro dream in balance after Norwich draw</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58028</link><description>Arsenal's bid for a top-four finish suffered a major setback as Steve Morison's late goal earned Norwich a deserved point in a six-goal thriller at the Emirates.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal's bid for a top-four finish suffered a major setback as Steve Morison's late goal earned Norwich a deserved point in a six-goal thriller at the Emirates.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 17:02:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Muamba says he a living witness of a miracle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58027</link><description>Those people who don't believe in miracles should ask Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton Wanderers midfielder told The Times after his extraordinary recovery from nearly dying of cardiac arrest two months ago.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Those people who don't believe in miracles should ask Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton Wanderers midfielder told The Times after his extraordinary recovery from nearly dying of cardiac arrest two months ago.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 16:22:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AC Milan's Allegri braced for decisive day</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58026</link><description>Massimiliano Allegri says Sunday night's penultimate match of the season will decide the destination of this season's Serie A title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Massimiliano Allegri says Sunday night's penultimate match of the season will decide the destination of this season's Serie A title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 16:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Zimbabwe clears 33 players of match-fixing: report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58025</link><description>Zimbabwe football authorities have cleared 33 players out of more than 90 facing a probe for fixing matches that involved the national team in Asia, an independent daily paper reported Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Zimbabwe football authorities have cleared 33 players out of more than 90 facing a probe for fixing matches that involved the national team in Asia, an independent daily paper reported Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 09:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guangzhou suspend Conca over outburst</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58024</link><description>Reigning Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande have suspended Argentine star Dario Conca for nine matches and fined him $159,000 after an outburst at his coach.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reigning Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande have suspended Argentine star Dario Conca for nine matches and fined him $159,000 after an outburst at his coach.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 09:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool aim for FA Cup swansong</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58023</link><description>Liverpool will bid to put a positive gloss on a lacklustre season on Saturday as they attempt to seal a rare domestic double against bitter rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool will bid to put a positive gloss on a lacklustre season on Saturday as they attempt to seal a rare domestic double against bitter rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 08:03:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Madrid toast La Liga success ahead of Granada trip</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58022</link><description>Real Madrid travel to Granada on Saturday with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title, while Barcelona fans will say goodbye to Pep Guardiola in their final home game against Espanyol.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid travel to Granada on Saturday with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title, while Barcelona fans will say goodbye to Pep Guardiola in their final home game against Espanyol.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 06:22:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger joins 900 club as Euro quest continues</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58021</link><description>Arsene Wenger takes charge of his 900th game as Arsenal manager against Norwich on Saturday looking for the victory that will keep his side on course for Champions League qualification.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger takes charge of his 900th game as Arsenal manager against Norwich on Saturday looking for the victory that will keep his side on course for Champions League qualification.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 05:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal-bound Podolski out to help Cologne stay up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58020</link><description>Arsenal-bound Lukas Podolski is hoping to be fit to help Cologne in their battle to stay in the German league against his former club Bayern Munich on Saturday on the last weekend of the Bundesliga.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal-bound Lukas Podolski is hoping to be fit to help Cologne in their battle to stay in the German league against his former club Bayern Munich on Saturday on the last weekend of the Bundesliga.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 04:42:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motherwell match a chance to say thanks, say Rangers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58019</link><description>Rangers defender Steven Whittaker believes Saturday's game against Motherwell is an opportunity for the players to thank the fans for their support in what has been a turbulent season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers defender Steven Whittaker believes Saturday's game against Motherwell is an opportunity for the players to thank the fans for their support in what has been a turbulent season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 04:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ince gives Blackpool the edge over Birmingham</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58018</link><description>A deflected first-half strike from Thomas Ince sealed a 1-0 win for Blackpool over Birmingham in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A deflected first-half strike from Thomas Ince sealed a 1-0 win for Blackpool over Birmingham in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 00:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fulham's Lewington to join Hodgson for Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58017</link><description>England manager Roy Hodgson will be joined by Fulham coach Ray Lewington for the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, the Football Association confirmed Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England manager Roy Hodgson will be joined by Fulham coach Ray Lewington for the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, the Football Association confirmed Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 20:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Papac confirms Rangers exit</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58016</link><description>Bosnian defender Sasa Papac has confirmed he will leave crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers when his contract expires at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bosnian defender Sasa Papac has confirmed he will leave crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers when his contract expires at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 18:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger confident van Persie will stay</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58015</link><description>Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident Robin van Persie will remain at the club after a prolific season that has seen the Dutch striker crowned Footballer of the Year.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident Robin van Persie will remain at the club after a prolific season that has seen the Dutch striker crowned Footballer of the Year.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:41:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea Cup triumph can help Di Matteo - Terry</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58014</link><description>Chelsea captain John Terry believes victory in the FA Cup can strengthen interim manager Roberto Di Matteo's claims to be appointed to the job on a full-time basis.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea captain John Terry believes victory in the FA Cup can strengthen interim manager Roberto Di Matteo's claims to be appointed to the job on a full-time basis.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United won't give up on title dream - Jones</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58013</link><description>Manchester United defender Phil Jones is refusing to concede defeat in the Premier League title race heading into the penultimate round of fixtures this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Phil Jones is refusing to concede defeat in the Premier League title race heading into the penultimate round of fixtures this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 16:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea in bid for stadium at iconic landmark</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58012</link><description>Chelsea confirmed Friday they have submitted a bid that would see the club convert London's iconic Battersea Power Station into a 60,000-seater stadium.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea confirmed Friday they have submitted a bid that would see the club convert London's iconic Battersea Power Station into a 60,000-seater stadium.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain pinning hopes on Villa recovery</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58011</link><description>Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said Friday he will wait to the last moment for David Villa to join the Euro 2012 squad as Barcelona reported his broken leg is healing "very well".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said Friday he will wait to the last moment for David Villa to join the Euro 2012 squad as Barcelona reported his broken leg is healing "very well".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 14:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villa discipline three for late-night fracas</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58010</link><description>Aston Villa have disciplined three members of their first-team squad after they were filmed in a skirmish outside a nightclub, it was confirmed on Friday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa have disciplined three members of their first-team squad after they were filmed in a skirmish outside a nightclub, it was confirmed on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 13:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sacked boss Rossi sorry for attack on player</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58009</link><description>Delio Rossi on Friday apologised for attacking his own midfielder, Adem Ljajic, an act that saw him sacked as Fiorentina coach and hit with a three-month ban.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Delio Rossi on Friday apologised for attacking his own midfielder, Adem Ljajic, an act that saw him sacked as Fiorentina coach and hit with a three-month ban.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 13:22:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson faces uphill struggle - Capello</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58006</link><description>Fabio Capello has warned his successor Roy Hodgson that he will struggle to create a "winning mentality" in the short window before he leads England into Euro 2012.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fabio Capello has warned his successor Roy Hodgson that he will struggle to create a "winning mentality" in the short window before he leads England into Euro 2012.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Joburg to host Africa Cup of Nations final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58004</link><description>The Africa Cup of Nations champions next year will be crowned in the same calabash-inspired Johannesburg stadium as the 2010 World Cup winners, sport minister Fikile Mbalula said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Africa Cup of Nations champions next year will be crowned in the same calabash-inspired Johannesburg stadium as the 2010 World Cup winners, sport minister Fikile Mbalula said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 11:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Shanghai move for Drogba, Anelka hints</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58003</link><description>French striker Nicolas Anelka on Friday hinted that his former Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba would not be joining him at the Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[French striker Nicolas Anelka on Friday hinted that his former Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba would not be joining him at the Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 10:02:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Madrid parade in league triumph</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58002</link><description>Thousands of jubilant Real Madrid fans swamped the centre of the Spanish capital on Thursday to see their heroes parade in an open-top bus in celebration of their league title success.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of jubilant Real Madrid fans swamped the centre of the Spanish capital on Thursday to see their heroes parade in an open-top bus in celebration of their league title success.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 07:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney tops Premier League goal poll</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58001</link><description>Wayne Rooney's stunning overhead kick in the Manchester derby in February 2011 has been voted as the greatest goal in the 20 seasons of the Premier League in a ballot of more than 300,000 fans.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney's stunning overhead kick in the Manchester derby in February 2011 has been voted as the greatest goal in the 20 seasons of the Premier League in a ballot of more than 300,000 fans.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 07:22:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nelfi Ibanez: a pioneer in Latino football</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=58000</link><description>"Let's go, show some strength! Don't stop, keep up the pressure!" A woman's voice rings out across a Lima football field, urging the male players to work and train ever harder.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA["Let's go, show some strength! Don't stop, keep up the pressure!" A woman's voice rings out across a Lima football field, urging the male players to work and train ever harder.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 07:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie relaxed over contract talks</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57999</link><description>Arsenal striker Robin van Persie insisted he had no concerns about his Gunners' future as he collected the Football Writers' Player of the Year award on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal striker Robin van Persie insisted he had no concerns about his Gunners' future as he collected the Football Writers' Player of the Year award on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 01:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic coach Lennon hit with new ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57997</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been handed an immediate three-match touchline ban for confronting referee Euan Norris after the Hoops' Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Hearts.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been handed an immediate three-match touchline ban for confronting referee Euan Norris after the Hoops' Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Hearts.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hammers strike first blow in Championship playoff</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57996</link><description>Jack Collison scored twice as West Ham inched closer to bouncing straight back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win away to Cardiff in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack Collison scored twice as West Ham inched closer to bouncing straight back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win away to Cardiff in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 23:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Belhanda apologises for Giroud criticism</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57994</link><description>Younes Belhanda apologised on Thursday after criticising his team-mate Olivier Giroud for refusing to take a penalty in Montpellier's 2-2 draw with Evian on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Younes Belhanda apologised on Thursday after criticising his team-mate Olivier Giroud for refusing to take a penalty in Montpellier's 2-2 draw with Evian on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 21:22:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Auxerre spark late survival bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57993</link><description>Auxerre climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time since January and dragged Dijon deeper into the bottom three with a 2-0 win at their relegation rivals in Thursday's Ligue 1 game.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Auxerre climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time since January and dragged Dijon deeper into the bottom three with a 2-0 win at their relegation rivals in Thursday's Ligue 1 game.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 21:22:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Portugal coach Bento extends contract to 2014</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57988</link><description>Portugal coach Paulo Bento has extended his deal until 2014, the Portuguese Football Federation announced on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Portugal coach Paulo Bento has extended his deal until 2014, the Portuguese Football Federation announced on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 20:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine denounces 'destructive' Euro boycott</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57987</link><description>Ukraine on Thursday denounced a threatened EU boycott of its Euro 2012 football matches as a "destructive" attempt to politicise sport that will hurt mutual understanding and ties.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ukraine on Thursday denounced a threatened EU boycott of its Euro 2012 football matches as a "destructive" attempt to politicise sport that will hurt mutual understanding and ties.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 19:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No other league interests me, says Mourinho</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57985</link><description>Jose Mourinho has declared that he has no ambition to coach in any new countries after Real Madrid's La Liga success gave him a haul of league titles from four different countries.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho has declared that he has no ambition to coach in any new countries after Real Madrid's La Liga success gave him a haul of league titles from four different countries.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 18:41:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson backs Ferdinand for England</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57984</link><description>Sir Alex Ferguson believes new England manager Roy Hodgson should take veteran defender Rio Ferdinand to Euro 2012 after a "fantastic" season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson believes new England manager Roy Hodgson should take veteran defender Rio Ferdinand to Euro 2012 after a "fantastic" season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 18:22:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rossi banned and Ljajic punished after attack</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57983</link><description>Coach Delio Rossi was hit with a three-month ban on Thursday, a day after he was sacked by Fiorentina for attacking his own midfielder, Adem Ljajic.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Coach Delio Rossi was hit with a three-month ban on Thursday, a day after he was sacked by Fiorentina for attacking his own midfielder, Adem Ljajic.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 18:02:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Buyten targets Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57982</link><description>Bayern Munich's Belgian centre-back Daniel Van Buyten declared on Thursday that he hopes to be fit in time for the Champions League final against Chelsea at Bayern's Allianz Arena on May 19.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's Belgian centre-back Daniel Van Buyten declared on Thursday that he hopes to be fit in time for the Champions League final against Chelsea at Bayern's Allianz Arena on May 19.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 18:02:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Robben extends Bayern deal until 2015</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57981</link><description>Arjen Robben has ended speculation about his Bayern Munich future by signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2015, the Champions League finalists announced on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arjen Robben has ended speculation about his Bayern Munich future by signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2015, the Champions League finalists announced on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lyon boss Garde offered new deal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57979</link><description>Lyon manager Remi Garde says he has been offered an extension to his contract which ends this month by club president Jean-Michel Aulas.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon manager Remi Garde says he has been offered an extension to his contract which ends this month by club president Jean-Michel Aulas.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:42:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US businessman in frame for Rangers takeover</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57978</link><description>The saga over the future of ailing Scottish giants Rangers inched closer to resolution on Thursday after US businessman Bill Miller was named as the preferred bidder by the club's administrators.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The saga over the future of ailing Scottish giants Rangers inched closer to resolution on Thursday after US businessman Bill Miller was named as the preferred bidder by the club's administrators.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Magpies can stall City title charge: Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57977</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insisted on Thursday that Champions League-chasing Newcastle can still provide another dramatic twist in the Premier League title race.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insisted on Thursday that Champions League-chasing Newcastle can still provide another dramatic twist in the Premier League title race.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:22:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maradona to see out Al Wasl contract</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57976</link><description>Diego Maradona has retracted his threat of walking away from his job as coach of Al Wasl if the UAE side did not recruit new players.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Diego Maradona has retracted his threat of walking away from his job as coach of Al Wasl if the UAE side did not recruit new players.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool losses near £50 million</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57975</link><description>Liverpool reported £49.4 million losses in the last financial year following pay-offs to staff and costs associated with the club's failed new stadium plans, it was revealed Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool reported £49.4 million losses in the last financial year following pay-offs to staff and costs associated with the club's failed new stadium plans, it was revealed Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:03:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Title rivals coy on scudetto chances</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57974</link><description>The coaches of Serie A title rivals Juventus and AC Milan were keeping their emotions in check following a dramatic night of football that saw the gap at the top cut to just a single point.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The coaches of Serie A title rivals Juventus and AC Milan were keeping their emotions in check following a dramatic night of football that saw the gap at the top cut to just a single point.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:43:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Madrid clinch Spanish league title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57973</link><description>Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish title in four years, ending the reign of bitter rivals Barcelona to boot, as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Wednesday for what is their 32nd league crown.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish title in four years, ending the reign of bitter rivals Barcelona to boot, as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Wednesday for what is their 32nd league crown.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 09:43:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini wary of Newcastle threat</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57972</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his Premier League title-chasers to beware the threat of in-form Newcastle when they travel to the north-east side on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his Premier League title-chasers to beware the threat of in-form Newcastle when they travel to the north-east side on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 07:23:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premier League top four bid in tatters: Di Matteo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57971</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo admits Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four are in tatters after a sublime brace from Papiss Demba Cisse fired Newcastle to a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo admits Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four are in tatters after a sublime brace from Papiss Demba Cisse fired Newcastle to a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 05:03:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'I'm getting stronger every day,' says Muamba</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57970</link><description>Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba said he was "getting stronger every day" following his cardiac arrest as he thanked fans for their support.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba said he was "getting stronger every day" following his cardiac arrest as he thanked fans for their support.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 02:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sol Campbell retires from football</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57969</link><description>Former England defender Sol Campbell announced his retirement from football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former England defender Sol Campbell announced his retirement from football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 02:03:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland name initial Euro 2012 squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57967</link><description>Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland on Wednesday announced their 26-man squad for the tournament, with manager Franciszek Smuda sticking to his pledge not to pull any big surprises.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland on Wednesday announced their 26-man squad for the tournament, with manager Franciszek Smuda sticking to his pledge not to pull any big surprises.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp eyes Champions League after England snub</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57966</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said he was fully focused on qualifying for next season's Champions League after insisting he is "history" as far as the England manager's job is concerned.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said he was fully focused on qualifying for next season's Champions League after insisting he is "history" as far as the England manager's job is concerned.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:42:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho rides roller-coaster to glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57965</link><description>Jose Mourinho on Wednesday succeeded in bringing the La Liga title to Real Madrid in his second season, just two days after bitter rival Pep Guardiola decided to walk away from deposed champions Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho on Wednesday succeeded in bringing the La Liga title to Real Madrid in his second season, just two days after bitter rival Pep Guardiola decided to walk away from deposed champions Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:42:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach sacked after punching sarcastic player</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57962</link><description>Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi was sacked on Wednesday after punching his own player Adem Ljajic during Wednesday's Serie A clash against Novara, taking exception to the midfielder's sarcasm.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fiorentina coach Delio Rossi was sacked on Wednesday after punching his own player Adem Ljajic during Wednesday's Serie A clash against Novara, taking exception to the midfielder's sarcasm.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 23:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers thrash Dundee United to claim second</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57959</link><description>Rangers finally gave their fans something to cheer about as they clinched second place in the Scottish Premier League with their biggest home win of the season as they thrashed Dundee United 5-0 at Ibrox on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers finally gave their fans something to cheer about as they clinched second place in the Scottish Premier League with their biggest home win of the season as they thrashed Dundee United 5-0 at Ibrox on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:42:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG beat Saint-Etienne to re-launch title bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57958</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain reinvigorated their Ligue 1 title challenge by winning 2-0 at home to Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, cutting Montpellier's lead at the top of the table to three points with three games to play.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain reinvigorated their Ligue 1 title challenge by winning 2-0 at home to Saint-Etienne on Wednesday, cutting Montpellier's lead at the top of the table to three points with three games to play.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:42:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs eye Champions League after beating Bolton</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57956</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur strengthened their bid for Champions League football next term with a 4-1 win away to Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium here on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur strengthened their bid for Champions League football next term with a 4-1 win away to Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium here on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:42:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle shatter Chelsea's top four challenge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57953</link><description>Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four suffered a hammer blow as Newcastle kept their own challenge for a Champions League place on course with a stunning 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four suffered a hammer blow as Newcastle kept their own challenge for a Champions League place on course with a stunning 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:22:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ajax claim 31st Dutch league title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57950</link><description>Ajax secured their 31st Dutch league title by beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 on Wednesday in their penultimate game of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ajax secured their 31st Dutch league title by beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 on Wednesday in their penultimate game of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 21:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine says ready for Euros despite ex-PM furore</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57948</link><description>Ukraine on Wednesday insisted it was on track to host Euro 2012 football despite a growing number of EU politicians pledging to boycott the event in protest at Kiev's treatment of a former prime minister.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ukraine on Wednesday insisted it was on track to host Euro 2012 football despite a growing number of EU politicians pledging to boycott the event in protest at Kiev's treatment of a former prime minister.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 21:42:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FC Tokyo, Ulsan Hyundai through to ACL knock-outs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57942</link><description>Japan's FC Tokyo booked a place in the knock-out stages of the AFC Champions League with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Australia's A-League champions Brisbane Roar on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan's FC Tokyo booked a place in the knock-out stages of the AFC Champions League with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Australia's A-League champions Brisbane Roar on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 20:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hazard heads Ligue 1 player of season shortlist</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57941</link><description>Lille's Eden Hazard, Paris Saint-Germain's Nene and Montpellier pair Olivier Giroud and Younes Belhanda were on Wednesday shortlisted for Ligue 1's player of the season award.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lille's Eden Hazard, Paris Saint-Germain's Nene and Montpellier pair Olivier Giroud and Younes Belhanda were on Wednesday shortlisted for Ligue 1's player of the season award.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 20:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Portugal can escape 'group of death' - Bento</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57940</link><description>Portugal coach Paulo Bento said on Wednesday he is confident his side can qualify for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals from a 'group of death' that also includes former champions Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Portugal coach Paulo Bento said on Wednesday he is confident his side can qualify for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals from a 'group of death' that also includes former champions Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 20:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campbell retires from football</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57939</link><description>Former England defender Sol Campbell announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former England defender Sol Campbell announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 20:21:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany goalkeeper Wiese joins Hoffenheim</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57935</link><description>Hoffenheim announced on Wednesday that they have signed Germany international goalkeeper Tim Wiese from Werder Bremen on a four-year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hoffenheim announced on Wednesday that they have signed Germany international goalkeeper Tim Wiese from Werder Bremen on a four-year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 19:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Enrique thinking of leaving, say Roma</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57933</link><description>Luis Enrique is on the brink of quitting Roma after just one season at the helm, sports director Walter Sabatini has said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Luis Enrique is on the brink of quitting Roma after just one season at the helm, sports director Walter Sabatini has said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 19:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Derdiyok set for Hoffenheim switch</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57931</link><description>Bayer Leverkusen's Swiss international forward Eren Derdiyok is poised to join Hoffenheim on a four-year contract, according to a report on the website of German magazine Kicker published on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayer Leverkusen's Swiss international forward Eren Derdiyok is poised to join Hoffenheim on a four-year contract, according to a report on the website of German magazine Kicker published on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:42:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Levante striker Kone 'scoring too many goals'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57930</link><description>Levante's Ivorian striker Arouna Kone faces a bizarre problem: he risks scoring too many goals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Levante's Ivorian striker Arouna Kone faces a bizarre problem: he risks scoring too many goals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Euro ref Webb fine missing final if England shine</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57928</link><description>A sterling performance by England at Euro 2012 would be such a boost that it would be worth missing out on overseeing the tournament's finals for, English international referee Howard Webb said on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A sterling performance by England at Euro 2012 would be such a boost that it would be worth missing out on overseeing the tournament's finals for, English international referee Howard Webb said on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FA fail to see funny side of Sun's Hodgson pun</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57927</link><description>The Football Association said a front page headline in Britain's biggest selling newspaper that made a joke out of new England manager Roy Hodgson's manner of speech was "unacceptable".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Football Association said a front page headline in Britain's biggest selling newspaper that made a joke out of new England manager Roy Hodgson's manner of speech was "unacceptable".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 17:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stoke winger Pennant arrested over 'assault'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57925</link><description>Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub, the Press Association reported on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub, the Press Association reported on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:42:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No ganging up at Euros, referee icon Collina warns</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57924</link><description>Players who gang up on match officials to contest decisions at Euro 2012 can expect a tough reaction, refereeing icon Pierlugi Collina warned on Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Players who gang up on match officials to contest decisions at Euro 2012 can expect a tough reaction, refereeing icon Pierlugi Collina warned on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal was an easy choice says Podolski</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57923</link><description>German international striker Lukas Podolski says signing for Arsenal was an easy choice as the Gunners are "a huge name in football with a great coach".&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German international striker Lukas Podolski says signing for Arsenal was an easy choice as the Gunners are "a huge name in football with a great coach".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:03:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund's Barrios signs for Guangzhou</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57922</link><description>Borussia Dortmund's Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios has signed a four-year deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, the German side announced on Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios has signed a four-year deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, the German side announced on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 16:03:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson a 'good manager', says Gerrard</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57921</link><description>Former England captain Steven Gerrard, tipped as a possible future skipper, has welcomed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager of the national side.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former England captain Steven Gerrard, tipped as a possible future skipper, has welcomed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager of the national side.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Madrid out to clinch La Liga crown in Bilbao</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57920</link><description>Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday knowing a win would give them their first 'La Liga' title in four years, breaking the domination of Barcelona forged by the departing Pep Guardiola.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday knowing a win would give them their first 'La Liga' title in four years, breaking the domination of Barcelona forged by the departing Pep Guardiola.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:23:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli win to maintain grip on Champions League spot</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57919</link><description>Napoli kept in the Champions League driving seat with a crucial 2-0 victory over Palermo on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Napoli kept in the Champions League driving seat with a crucial 2-0 victory over Palermo on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:03:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>After England snub, Redknapp focus on Bolton clash</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57917</link><description>Harry Redknapp will try to put the disappointment of being overlooked for the post of England manager behind him when his Tottenham Hotspur side resume their challenge for a place in next season's Champions League at Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Harry Redknapp will try to put the disappointment of being overlooked for the post of England manager behind him when his Tottenham Hotspur side resume their challenge for a place in next season's Champions League at Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 04:23:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unleash Torres, Drogba in Premier League clash: Cech</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57916</link><description>Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Roberto Di Matteo should play both Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba against Newcastle on Wednesday in a bid to blow their rivals out of the race for a top four finish.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Roberto Di Matteo should play both Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba against Newcastle on Wednesday in a bid to blow their rivals out of the race for a top four finish.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 04:23:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conte asks Juventus for "game of our lives"</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57915</link><description>There are 17 places between them in Serie A but Juventus coach Antonio Conte has described Wednesday's visit of lowly Lecce as the most important match of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are 17 places between them in Serie A but Juventus coach Antonio Conte has described Wednesday's visit of lowly Lecce as the most important match of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 04:04:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japanese trio set for French Cup showdown</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57914</link><description>World Cup winners Aya Sameshima and Rumi Utsugi helped power Montpellier into the final of the French Cup women's tournament for the fourth straight year with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paris Saint Germain.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[World Cup winners Aya Sameshima and Rumi Utsugi helped power Montpellier into the final of the French Cup women's tournament for the fourth straight year with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paris Saint Germain.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 03:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bocanegra backs Rangers to finish with a bang</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57913</link><description>Rangers defender Carlos Bocanegra has backed his team to bounce back from their Old Firm disappointment and end their torrid season on a high.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers defender Carlos Bocanegra has backed his team to bounce back from their Old Firm disappointment and end their torrid season on a high.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 03:02:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MLS scoring leader Henry out up to a month</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57912</link><description>French playmaker Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer's top scorer, will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a right hamstring strain, the club said Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[French playmaker Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer's top scorer, will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a right hamstring strain, the club said Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fulham defeat won't affect FA Cup confidence: Dalglish</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57910</link><description>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists his team will still enter Saturday's FA Cup Final with Chelsea in confident mood despite a dispiriting 1-0 home loss to Fulham in their last game before the Wembley showpiece.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists his team will still enter Saturday's FA Cup Final with Chelsea in confident mood despite a dispiriting 1-0 home loss to Fulham in their last game before the Wembley showpiece.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 23:42:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier slip-up in fiery climax</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57908</link><description>Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier extended their lead to six points on Tuesday with a 2-2 draw with Evian but will rue missing a last minute penalty which was delayed as a free for all saw four players sent off.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier extended their lead to six points on Tuesday with a 2-2 draw with Evian but will rue missing a last minute penalty which was delayed as a free for all saw four players sent off.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 23:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Late Lee double stuns Guangzhou</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57907</link><description>Ex-Middlesbrough striker Lee Dong-Gook scored twice in injury time to put 10-man Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on the brink of the AFC Champions League knock-outs in a dramatic night of action on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ex-Middlesbrough striker Lee Dong-Gook scored twice in injury time to put 10-man Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on the brink of the AFC Champions League knock-outs in a dramatic night of action on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 22:22:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Muamba confirms he will attend Bolton-Spurs game</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57905</link><description>Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has confirmed he will definitely attend his side's home Premier League game with Spurs on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has confirmed he will definitely attend his side's home Premier League game with Spurs on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 22:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fulham record historic win over Liverpool</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57904</link><description>A Martin Skrtel own goal allowed Fulham to record their first ever top flight league win on Merseyside in 42 attempts as the London club prevailed 1-0 over Liverpool on Tuesday in their Premier League clash.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A Martin Skrtel own goal allowed Fulham to record their first ever top flight league win on Merseyside in 42 attempts as the London club prevailed 1-0 over Liverpool on Tuesday in their Premier League clash.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 22:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villarreal, Granada almost safe after crucial wins</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57903</link><description>Villarreal took a huge step to securing their position in La Liga on Tuesday with a 3-2 away victory over relegation rivals Sporting Gijon.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Villarreal took a huge step to securing their position in La Liga on Tuesday with a 3-2 away victory over relegation rivals Sporting Gijon.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 21:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sanchez and Pique out of Malaga clash</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57902</link><description>Spanish titleholders Barcelona will be without Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez and Spanish international central defender Gerard Pique for their must win home match with Malaga on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish titleholders Barcelona will be without Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez and Spanish international central defender Gerard Pique for their must win home match with Malaga on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 20:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine held for naming UK footballer's rape victim online</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57900</link><description>British police arrested nine people Tuesday for naming a woman raped by footballer Ched Evans on social networking sites, bringing to 12 the number arrested over online circulation of the woman's name.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[British police arrested nine people Tuesday for naming a woman raped by footballer Ched Evans on social networking sites, bringing to 12 the number arrested over online circulation of the woman's name.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stramaccioni delighted with Inter start</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57899</link><description>Andrea Stramaccioni says he is delighted with the start to his Inter Milan career as he goes in search of Champions League football next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andrea Stramaccioni says he is delighted with the start to his Inter Milan career as he goes in search of Champions League football next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Allegri insists future is with Milan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57898</link><description>Massimiliano Allegri says he will remain AC Milan coach for the next two years despite speculation surrounding his immediate future.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Massimiliano Allegri says he will remain AC Milan coach for the next two years despite speculation surrounding his immediate future.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho and Real on brink of Liga glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57897</link><description>Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Tuesday reaffirmed his desire to win the league title in each of Europe's major nations as he stands on the verge of leading Real Madrid to glory in La Liga.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Tuesday reaffirmed his desire to win the league title in each of Europe's major nations as he stands on the verge of leading Real Madrid to glory in La Liga.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancelotti remains bullish about PSG title chances</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57896</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has says he finds it "bizarre" that some of his players have given up on winning the Ligue 1 title with four games of the season still to play.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has says he finds it "bizarre" that some of his players have given up on winning the Ligue 1 title with four games of the season still to play.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conte playing up "extraordinary" Juve achievement</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57895</link><description>Antonio Conte believes should Juventus win this season's scudetto crown it would be as great a shock as when Verona won the 1985 Serie A title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Antonio Conte believes should Juventus win this season's scudetto crown it would be as great a shock as when Verona won the 1985 Serie A title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:02:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo promises no let-up against Newcastle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57894</link><description>Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo warned his side not to ease up against Newcastle in the Premier League on Wednesday ahead of their FA Cup final clash with Liverpool at Wembley this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo warned his side not to ease up against Newcastle in the Premier League on Wednesday ahead of their FA Cup final clash with Liverpool at Wembley this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:02:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Return of the native as Hodgson gets England job</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57893</link><description>They've had English managers with little experience of overseas football and foreign managers with no experience of English football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[They've had English managers with little experience of overseas football and foreign managers with no experience of English football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Russia coach Advocaat set for PSV return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57889</link><description>Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who will leave his post as coach of Russia after Euro 2012, has "a verbal agreement" to return to former club PSV Eindhoven in July, according to Dutch media reports on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who will leave his post as coach of Russia after Euro 2012, has "a verbal agreement" to return to former club PSV Eindhoven in July, according to Dutch media reports on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini warns Man City players title race isn't over</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57883</link><description> Roberto Mancini challenged Manchester City to finish the job after a win over Manchester United that left his side just two wins away from the Premier League crown.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Roberto Mancini challenged Manchester City to finish the job after a win over Manchester United that left his side just two wins away from the Premier League crown.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 10:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fergie accuses Mancini after Man City win title duel</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57882</link><description>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accused Roberto Mancini of attempting to influence officials after a furious touchline bust-up with the Manchester City boss.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accused Roberto Mancini of attempting to influence officials after a furious touchline bust-up with the Manchester City boss.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 10:22:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier on brink of winning French league title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57877</link><description>Montpellier are on the verge of winning the French title after a great weekend for the southern club, but they have little time to rest on their laurels as they host Evian on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier are on the verge of winning the French title after a great weekend for the southern club, but they have little time to rest on their laurels as they host Evian on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 05:02:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish won't let-up against Fulham in Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57876</link><description>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has insisted he will field a strong line-up for the Premier League meeting with Fulham at Anfield on Tuesday, even though the fixture comes just four days before the showpiece FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea at Wembley.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has insisted he will field a strong line-up for the Premier League meeting with Fulham at Anfield on Tuesday, even though the fixture comes just four days before the showpiece FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea at Wembley.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 03:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's Guangzhou eye Asian knock-outs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57875</link><description>Deep-pocketed Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande can reach the AFC Champions League knock-outs on debut Tuesday as a make-or-break week for Asia's club showpiece gets under way.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Deep-pocketed Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande can reach the AFC Champions League knock-outs on debut Tuesday as a make-or-break week for Asia's club showpiece gets under way.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 01:02:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish promises no let-up against Fulham</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57874</link><description>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has insisted he will field a strong line-up for the Premier League meeting with Fulham at Anfield on Tuesday, even though the fixture comes just four days before the showpiece FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea at Wembley.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has insisted he will field a strong line-up for the Premier League meeting with Fulham at Anfield on Tuesday, even though the fixture comes just four days before the showpiece FA Cup Final clash with Chelsea at Wembley.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 01:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazil's sports minister to meet FIFA's Valcke May 8</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57872</link><description>Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo will meet in Zurich next week with FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke for the first time since the latter caused an uproar with his criticism of the country's 2014 World Cup preparations.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo will meet in Zurich next week with FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke for the first time since the latter caused an uproar with his criticism of the country's 2014 World Cup preparations.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:22:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kompany strikes as City down United to go top</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57870</link><description>Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title on Monday after Vincent Kompany's first-half header powered them to a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title on Monday after Vincent Kompany's first-half header powered them to a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:02:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moses brace boosts Wigan and shatters Newcastle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57866</link><description>Nigerian Victor Moses scored twice within three minutes as Wigan Athletic eased their relegation fears by trouncing Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United 4-0 at the weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nigerian Victor Moses scored twice within three minutes as Wigan Athletic eased their relegation fears by trouncing Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United 4-0 at the weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine calls Euro 2012 boycott threat 'artificial'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57865</link><description>Ukraine on Monday called a possible boycott by EU leaders of the Euro 2012 football games it hosts next month "artificial manipulation" that showed disrespect for sport.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ukraine on Monday called a possible boycott by EU leaders of the Euro 2012 football games it hosts next month "artificial manipulation" that showed disrespect for sport.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lazio duo Marchetti, Dias, banned</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57864</link><description>Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti and Brazilian defender Andre Dias have picked up four and three match bans respectively for aggressive behaviour in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti and Brazilian defender Andre Dias have picked up four and three match bans respectively for aggressive behaviour in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:42:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Podolski quits Cologne for Arsenal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57863</link><description>German international striker Lukas Podolski will leave Cologne for English Premier League side Arsenal at the start of the 2012/2013 season, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German international striker Lukas Podolski will leave Cologne for English Premier League side Arsenal at the start of the 2012/2013 season, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Croatia's Lovren uncertain for Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57862</link><description>Lyon's Croatian international defender Dejan Lovren looks doubtful for Euro 2012 after injuring his right foot during the French Cup final against Quevilly on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon's Croatian international defender Dejan Lovren looks doubtful for Euro 2012 after injuring his right foot during the French Cup final against Quevilly on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:02:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson holds England job talks</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57861</link><description>Roy Hodgson arrived at Wembley Stadium on Monday for talks with the Football Association about taking over the England manager's job, a post to which he could be appointed within days.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson arrived at Wembley Stadium on Monday for talks with the Football Association about taking over the England manager's job, a post to which he could be appointed within days.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advocaat to quit as Russia coach after Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57860</link><description>Russia coach Dick Advocaat has revealed he will step down after the end of the European football championships to be co-hosted by Ukraine and Poland from June 8 to July 1.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Russia coach Dick Advocaat has revealed he will step down after the end of the European football championships to be co-hosted by Ukraine and Poland from June 8 to July 1.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:22:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turkish teams face ethics hearing over match-fixing</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57859</link><description>Top sides Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Trabzonspor and Besiktas are among several teams set to appear before the country's Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) over alleged match-fixing which has rocked Turkish football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Top sides Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Trabzonspor and Besiktas are among several teams set to appear before the country's Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) over alleged match-fixing which has rocked Turkish football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:22:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Buyten extends Bayern deal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57857</link><description>Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June next year, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June next year, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Berezutsky in doubt for Euro 2012 with hip injury</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57856</link><description>CSKA Moscow's Russian international defender Vasily Berezutsky is doubtful for Euro 2012 after being sidelined until the end of the season with a recurring hip injury, his club confirmed on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[CSKA Moscow's Russian international defender Vasily Berezutsky is doubtful for Euro 2012 after being sidelined until the end of the season with a recurring hip injury, his club confirmed on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd, City braced for 'derby of all derbies'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57853</link><description>  The defining plot twist of the most enthralling title race in years could be written on Monday as Manchester City attempt to seize control of their Premier League destiny against leaders Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[  The defining plot twist of the most enthralling title race in years could be written on Monday as Manchester City attempt to seize control of their Premier League destiny against leaders Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic football tickets back on sale</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57847</link><description>London 2012 will put 1.4million tickets for the Olympic football tournament on sale Monday, organisers confirmed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[London 2012 will put 1.4million tickets for the Olympic football tournament on sale Monday, organisers confirmed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:03:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCoist fears for future of Old Firm clashes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57846</link><description>Rangers manager Ally McCoist fears there might not be an Old Firm fixture next year if his club's financial crisis is not sorted soon.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers manager Ally McCoist fears there might not be an Old Firm fixture next year if his club's financial crisis is not sorted soon.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United, City braced for 'derby of all derbies'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57844</link><description>The defining plot twist of the most enthralling title race in years could be written on Monday as Manchester City attempt to seize control of their Premier League destiny against leaders Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The defining plot twist of the most enthralling title race in years could be written on Monday as Manchester City attempt to seize control of their Premier League destiny against leaders Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp relief as Spurs return to winning ways</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57843</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp admitted his relief as the club got their quest for fourth place back on track after a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers at White Hart Lane.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp admitted his relief as the club got their quest for fourth place back on track after a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers at White Hart Lane.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:42:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Confidence key for Chelsea, says Di Matteo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57842</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo has warned Chelsea's top four rivals that his side's sky-high confidence could be the decisive factor in the race for Champions League qualification.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo has warned Chelsea's top four rivals that his side's sky-high confidence could be the decisive factor in the race for Champions League qualification.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:42:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real sight La Liga title, Barca hit seven</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57841</link><description>Real Madrid edged closer to their first league title in four years with a 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday, but Barcelona ensured their celebrations were put on hold with a 7-0 mauling of Rayo Vallecano.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid edged closer to their first league title in four years with a 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday, but Barcelona ensured their celebrations were put on hold with a 7-0 mauling of Rayo Vallecano.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lille fightback dents PSG title hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57840</link><description>Paris Saint Germain's French title hopes suffered a major setback on Sunday when the big-spending club squandered a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 to defending champions Lille.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint Germain's French title hopes suffered a major setback on Sunday when the big-spending club squandered a one-goal lead to lose 2-1 to defending champions Lille.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goal feast takes Juve closer to the title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57837</link><description>Juventus remained on course for their first Serie A crown in nine seasons after crushing relegation-threatened Novara 4-0 on Sunday as AC Milan stayed three points adrift with a 4-1 win at Siena.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus remained on course for their first Serie A crown in nine seasons after crushing relegation-threatened Novara 4-0 on Sunday as AC Milan stayed three points adrift with a 4-1 win at Siena.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hodgson gets England job approach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57835</link><description>Roy Hodgson was thrust into the limelight for the vacant England manager's post when the Football Association confirmed Sunday they had made an official approach to speak to the West Bromwich Albion boss.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson was thrust into the limelight for the vacant England manager's post when the Football Association confirmed Sunday they had made an official approach to speak to the West Bromwich Albion boss.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:42:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tottenham back in top four as Chelsea rout QPR</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57832</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur revived their bid for Champions League football by returning to the top four of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur revived their bid for Champions League football by returning to the top four of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund resigned to losing Kagawa to England</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57831</link><description>German champions Borussia Dortmund are resigned to losing playmaker Shinji Kagawa, who is said to be considering a switch to the Premier League amid reports of an enticing offer from Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German champions Borussia Dortmund are resigned to losing playmaker Shinji Kagawa, who is said to be considering a switch to the Premier League amid reports of an enticing offer from Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walker winner spurs on Tottenham's Champions bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57830</link><description>Kyle Walker's stunning free-kick sealed a 2-0 win for Tottenham Hotspur over relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers as they returned to the top four of the Premier League at White Hart Lane here Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kyle Walker's stunning free-kick sealed a 2-0 win for Tottenham Hotspur over relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers as they returned to the top four of the Premier League at White Hart Lane here Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rampant Chelsea hit QPR for six</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57826</link><description>Fernando Torres hit his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Blues stepped up their bid for a top four finish with a 6-1 demolition of west London rivals QPR on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fernando Torres hit his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Blues stepped up their bid for a top four finish with a 6-1 demolition of west London rivals QPR on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:22:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Giggs eager for crunch derby test</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57825</link><description>Manchester United great Ryan Giggs says matches such as Monday's derby with City are the reason why he is is still playing football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United great Ryan Giggs says matches such as Monday's derby with City are the reason why he is is still playing football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:02:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rampant Chelsea hit QPR for six</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57824</link><description>Fernando Torres hit his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Blues stepped up their bid for a top four finish with a 6-1 demolition of west London rivals QPR on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fernando Torres hit his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Blues stepped up their bid for a top four finish with a 6-1 demolition of west London rivals QPR on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic rub salt into Rangers wounds</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57823</link><description>Champions Celtic heaped further misery on crisis club and bitter rivals Rangers as they cruised to a 3-0 win in the final Old Firm derby of the season at Celtic Park.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions Celtic heaped further misery on crisis club and bitter rivals Rangers as they cruised to a 3-0 win in the final Old Firm derby of the season at Celtic Park.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:22:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bologna bury Genoa to boost Serie A survival hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57822</link><description>Bologna virtually assured their Serie A status Sunday with a 3-2 win over Genoa, whose future in Italy's top flight could be determined by Lecce in their later match with Parma.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bologna virtually assured their Serie A status Sunday with a 3-2 win over Genoa, whose future in Italy's top flight could be determined by Lecce in their later match with Parma.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:42:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry says sorry to fans over Barca red card</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57821</link><description>Chelsea captain John Terry has apologised to the club's supporters for risking their Champions League dreams with a red card against Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea captain John Terry has apologised to the club's supporters for risking their Champions League dreams with a red card against Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:03:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine's Euro 2012 dreams turning dark</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57820</link><description>Explosions and Western anger over the alleged prison beating of hunger-striking ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko have turned Ukraine's Euro 2012 dreams into a nightmare just weeks before the kick-off.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Explosions and Western anger over the alleged prison beating of hunger-striking ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko have turned Ukraine's Euro 2012 dreams into a nightmare just weeks before the kick-off.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:43:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan chief would not block Martinez departure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57819</link><description>Wigan manager Roberto Martinez would be given the green light to leave the club if, as chairman Dave Whelan expects, the Spaniard is offered a top job in Europe.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan manager Roberto Martinez would be given the green light to leave the club if, as chairman Dave Whelan expects, the Spaniard is offered a top job in Europe.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:43:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Madrid focus on La Liga after Euro heartache</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57817</link><description>Spanish hopes of a mouth watering Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barcelona evaporated this week with both sides crashing out at the semi final stage but at least Real have the consolation of being on the verge of claiming their first la liga title since 2008.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish hopes of a mouth watering Champions League final between Real Madrid and Barcelona evaporated this week with both sides crashing out at the semi final stage but at least Real have the consolation of being on the verge of claiming their first la liga title since 2008.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:23:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forget Barca and focus on Premier League: Di Matteo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57816</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo has warned his Chelsea players not to dwell on their epic triumph against Barcelona as the Blues bid to keep their top four challenge alive in a potentially explosive clash with west London rivals QPR on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo has warned his Chelsea players not to dwell on their epic triumph against Barcelona as the Blues bid to keep their top four challenge alive in a potentially explosive clash with west London rivals QPR on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp hits back at Corluka claims</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57815</link><description>As if Harry Redknapp didn't have enough problems to deal with, the Tottenham manager has been forced to fend off criticism from one of his own players this week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As if Harry Redknapp didn't have enough problems to deal with, the Tottenham manager has been forced to fend off criticism from one of his own players this week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:04:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Battle for Europe pips Juve-Milan Serie A duel</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57814</link><description>The impending duel between Juventus and AC Milan for Italy's Serie A title could be put in the shade this weekend as five teams continue the battle for next season's coveted European places.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The impending duel between Juventus and AC Milan for Italy's Serie A title could be put in the shade this weekend as five teams continue the battle for next season's coveted European places.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers focus on Old Firm, not crisis</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57813</link><description>Steven Whittaker says his Rangers team-mates will be fully focused on Sunday's Old Firm showdown with Celtic despite uncertainty growing over the Scottish Premier League club's future.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Steven Whittaker says his Rangers team-mates will be fully focused on Sunday's Old Firm showdown with Celtic despite uncertainty growing over the Scottish Premier League club's future.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:22:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Davies hopes for Muamba lift against Spurs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57812</link><description>Bolton captain Kevin Davies hopes Fabrice Muamba can boost his side's survival bid by attending Wednesday's home game against Tottenham.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton captain Kevin Davies hopes Fabrice Muamba can boost his side's survival bid by attending Wednesday's home game against Tottenham.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southampton's Adkins savours taste of success</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57811</link><description>Southampton manager Nigel Adkins admitted a weight had been lifted off his shoulders after his side finally clinched promotion to the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Southampton manager Nigel Adkins admitted a weight had been lifted off his shoulders after his side finally clinched promotion to the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:22:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger hits out at boo-boys after Stoke draw</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57810</link><description>Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit out at Stoke's boo-boys after Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey was targeted for abuse during his side's 1-1 draw.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit out at Stoke's boo-boys after Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey was targeted for abuse during his side's 1-1 draw.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Henry scores winner, then gets hurt for Red Bulls</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57809</link><description>Former French international Thierry Henry suffered a strained hamstring Saturday after scoring the winner in a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory by his New York Red Bulls over the New England Revolution.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former French international Thierry Henry suffered a strained hamstring Saturday after scoring the winner in a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory by his New York Red Bulls over the New England Revolution.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish not surprised by stunning Suarez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57808</link><description>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes the quality of Luis Suarez's first hat-trick for the club should have come as no surprise.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes the quality of Luis Suarez's first hat-trick for the club should have come as no surprise.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stunned Newcastle still in top four race - Pardew</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57807</link><description>Alan Pardew insists Newcastle are still firmly in the race to qualify for the Champions League despite a shock 4-0 defeat at Wigan.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alan Pardew insists Newcastle are still firmly in the race to qualify for the Champions League despite a shock 4-0 defeat at Wigan.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:42:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea, Bayern eye overturning bans - Di Matteo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57805</link><description>Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo admitted on Saturday that he could join forces with Bayern Munich in an attempt to get six yellow cards overturned for the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo admitted on Saturday that he could join forces with Bayern Munich in an attempt to get six yellow cards overturned for the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:02:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Levante keep up Champions League push</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57804</link><description>A strong second half performance from unfancied Levante saw them maintain their push for a place in the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Granada on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A strong second half performance from unfancied Levante saw them maintain their push for a place in the Champions League with a 3-1 win over Granada on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli held as Champions League race heats up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57803</link><description>Napoli moved into third place in Serie A on Saturday after a 2-2 draw at Roma, but their hopes of making the Champions League next season were left on a knife-edge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Napoli moved into third place in Serie A on Saturday after a 2-2 draw at Roma, but their hopes of making the Champions League next season were left on a knife-edge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:22:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lyon edge gutsy Quevilly in French Cup final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57802</link><description>Lyon saw off feisty third-tier outsiders Quevilly 1-0 to win the French Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday, Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez's goal saving the French giants' blushes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon saw off feisty third-tier outsiders Quevilly 1-0 to win the French Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday, Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez's goal saving the French giants' blushes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:22:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympiakos win Greek Cup, complete 15th double</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57800</link><description>Spanish midfielder David Fuster headed a late extra-time winner to take Olympiakos to a 2-1 victory over Atromitos in the Greek Cup final on Saturday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish midfielder David Fuster headed a late extra-time winner to take Olympiakos to a 2-1 victory over Atromitos in the Greek Cup final on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund close in on another record after rout</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57797</link><description>German champions Borussia Dortmund closed in on another record on Saturday as their 5-2 win over relegated Kaiserslautern took their unbeaten run to 27 league games.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German champions Borussia Dortmund closed in on another record on Saturday as their 5-2 win over relegated Kaiserslautern took their unbeaten run to 27 league games.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves stage stunning fightback at Swansea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57796</link><description>Relegated Wolves finally showed some belated fight as they recovered from 4-1 down to earn a remarkable 4-4 draw at Swansea on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relegated Wolves finally showed some belated fight as they recovered from 4-1 down to earn a remarkable 4-4 draw at Swansea on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:02:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villa dig in for point at West Brom</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57795</link><description>Aston Villa missed the opportunity to extricate themselves from the relegation dogfight on Saturday after scrapping their way to a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa missed the opportunity to extricate themselves from the relegation dogfight on Saturday after scrapping their way to a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Davies double but Bolton frustrated</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57794</link><description>Two goals from Kevin Davies earned Bolton a vital point in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Sunderland - but it wasn't enough to help them climb out of the bottom three.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two goals from Kevin Davies earned Bolton a vital point in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Sunderland - but it wasn't enough to help them climb out of the bottom three.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:42:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jelavic double extends Everton unbeaten streak</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57793</link><description>A double from in-form Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic inspired Everton to a 4-0 walloping of Fulham here on Saturday and extend their unbeaten streak in the Premier League to six.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A double from in-form Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic inspired Everton to a 4-0 walloping of Fulham here on Saturday and extend their unbeaten streak in the Premier League to six.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan leave struggling Robinho out in cold</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57790</link><description>Robinho was again left out of Milan's squad by coach Massimiliano Allegri who admitted on Saturday that the Brazilian striker was struggling to have any impact on the Serie A title-chasers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Robinho was again left out of Milan's squad by coach Massimiliano Allegri who admitted on Saturday that the Brazilian striker was struggling to have any impact on the Serie A title-chasers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southampton seal promotion to Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57788</link><description>Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea confirm Marin signing</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57787</link><description>Champions League finalists Chelsea have signed German international midfielder Marko Marin from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, the Premier League club confirmed on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions League finalists Chelsea have signed German international midfielder Marko Marin from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, the Premier League club confirmed on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:41:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola is the past, says Real's Karanka</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57786</link><description>The coaching feats of Pep Guardiola, who masterminded Barcelona's dominance of Spanish and European football at the expense of bitter rivals Real Madrid, are already in the past according to Real assistant coach Aitor Karanka.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The coaching feats of Pep Guardiola, who masterminded Barcelona's dominance of Spanish and European football at the expense of bitter rivals Real Madrid, are already in the past according to Real assistant coach Aitor Karanka.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:41:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southampton seal promotion to Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57785</link><description>Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Xavi, Pique out as Rayo host Barca</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57784</link><description>Barcelona will be without injured pair Gerard Pique and Xavi Hernandez for the visit to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the Catalan club announced on their website on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona will be without injured pair Gerard Pique and Xavi Hernandez for the visit to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the Catalan club announced on their website on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southampton seal promotion to Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57783</link><description>Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vilanova ideal replacement for Guardiola: Puyol</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57782</link><description>Tito Vilanova is the perfect choice to replace Pep Guardiola as Barcelona coach, said talismanic defender Carles Puyol on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tito Vilanova is the perfect choice to replace Pep Guardiola as Barcelona coach, said talismanic defender Carles Puyol on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bale warns Tottenham over future</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57781</link><description>Gareth Bale has warned Tottenham that he will have to consider his future if the north London club fail to qualify for the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gareth Bale has warned Tottenham that he will have to consider his future if the north London club fail to qualify for the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd will remain title favourites: Mancini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57780</link><description>Roberto Mancini insists Manchester United will still be favourites for the Premier League title, even if City win Monday's derby at Eastlands.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini insists Manchester United will still be favourites for the Premier League title, even if City win Monday's derby at Eastlands.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>France's Lechantre appointed Senegal football coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57779</link><description>Frenchman Pierre Lechantre has been appointed coach of Senegal in preference to compatriot Bruno Metsu, who guided them to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frenchman Pierre Lechantre has been appointed coach of Senegal in preference to compatriot Bruno Metsu, who guided them to the 2002 World Cup quarter-finals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:22:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp 'wanted to sign Tevez'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57778</link><description>Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he failed in an audacious bid to sign Manchester City's Carlos Tevez in January.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he failed in an audacious bid to sign Manchester City's Carlos Tevez in January.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea's Di Matteo brushes off Guardiola threat</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57777</link><description>Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo believes his bid to secure the job full-time will not come under threat from Pep Guardiola, who will quit as coach of Barcelona in a few weeks.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo believes his bid to secure the job full-time will not come under threat from Pep Guardiola, who will quit as coach of Barcelona in a few weeks.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champions Dortmund out to claim more records</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57776</link><description>Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said although they have retained their Bundesliga title, his goal-hungry team wants more records and to add the German Cup to their league crown.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said although they have retained their Bundesliga title, his goal-hungry team wants more records and to add the German Cup to their league crown.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:03:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minnows Quevilly block Lyon path to French Cup glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57775</link><description>Having already lost one Cup final this month, Lyon are hoping to get their hands on the French Cup by beating third-tier outsiders Quevilly in Saturday's showpiece at the Stade de France.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having already lost one Cup final this month, Lyon are hoping to get their hands on the French Cup by beating third-tier outsiders Quevilly in Saturday's showpiece at the Stade de France.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:02:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea Euro glory raises Premier League stakes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57774</link><description>Chelsea's improbable march to the Champions League final has raised the stakes as the battle for places in next season's competition resumes in the Premier League this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea's improbable march to the Champions League final has raised the stakes as the battle for places in next season's competition resumes in the Premier League this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:03:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney-Welbeck new Yorke-Cole, says Fergie</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57773</link><description>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes strike pair Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck could emulate the Old Tafford goal-scoring havoc once wreaked by Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes strike pair Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck could emulate the Old Tafford goal-scoring havoc once wreaked by Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier march on in Toulouse</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57772</link><description>Montpellier pulled five points clear of Paris Saint Germain at the top of the French league on the back of a 1-0 win at Toulouse on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier pulled five points clear of Paris Saint Germain at the top of the French league on the back of a 1-0 win at Toulouse on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heynckes can extend Bayern stay, says Rummenigge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57771</link><description>With Bayern Munich having reached the Champions League final, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has told coach Jupp Heynckes he can extend his current contract past 2013.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With Bayern Munich having reached the Champions League final, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has told coach Jupp Heynckes he can extend his current contract past 2013.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Police probe 12 ultras for Genoa-Siena violence</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57769</link><description>Italian police are investigating a dozen Genoa fans after a spate of match violence which will see the relegation-threatened Serie A side play two of their remaining four league games in an empty stadium.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Italian police are investigating a dozen Genoa fans after a spate of match violence which will see the relegation-threatened Serie A side play two of their remaining four league games in an empty stadium.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:01:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goalline technology gets date in humble Hampshire</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57768</link><description>Goalline technology will go under the microscope in the humble surroundings of the Hampshire Senior Cup final between Eastleigh and Totton in southern England next month, FIFA said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Goalline technology will go under the microscope in the humble surroundings of the Hampshire Senior Cup final between Eastleigh and Totton in southern England next month, FIFA said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:41:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Consortium in new bid for Rangers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57767</link><description>A consortium led by former Rangers director Paul Murray lodged a formal bid for the stricken Glasgow giants on Friday, subject to approval from creditors.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A consortium led by former Rangers director Paul Murray lodged a formal bid for the stricken Glasgow giants on Friday, subject to approval from creditors.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:41:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fan abuse is part of the game says McLeish</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57766</link><description>Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish says he is resigned to abuse from fans after a dismal run of results that has left the club perilously close to the relegation zone.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish says he is resigned to abuse from fans after a dismal run of results that has left the club perilously close to the relegation zone.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ballack eager to bury hatchet with Loew, Lahm</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57765</link><description>With his football career in Germany set to finish next week, ex-national team captain Michael Ballack has extended the olive branch to both current skipper Philipp Lahm and coach Joachim Loew.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With his football career in Germany set to finish next week, ex-national team captain Michael Ballack has extended the olive branch to both current skipper Philipp Lahm and coach Joachim Loew.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:41:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>End yellow peril in Champions League - Di Matteo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57764</link><description>Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has called on UEFA to change the rules which have led to several players from both teams being suspended from next month's Champions League final in Munich.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has called on UEFA to change the rules which have led to several players from both teams being suspended from next month's Champions League final in Munich.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola quits Barcelona, assistant takes over</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57763</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced Friday he is leaving at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced Friday he is leaving at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi too 'emotional' to watch Pep say farewell</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57762</link><description>Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi said on Friday he felt far too emotional to face the media glare at coach Pep Guardiola's farewell announcement.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi said on Friday he felt far too emotional to face the media glare at coach Pep Guardiola's farewell announcement.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Samara striker Kornilenko fails dope test</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57760</link><description>Belarus international striker Sergei Kornilenko, who plays for Russian top flight side Samara, has tested positive for the banned substance pseudoephedrine, local media reported on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Belarus international striker Sergei Kornilenko, who plays for Russian top flight side Samara, has tested positive for the banned substance pseudoephedrine, local media reported on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany drops Euro 2020 plans</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57759</link><description>Germany on Friday dropped plans to host the European Championships in 2020, the German football federation (DFB) announced.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany on Friday dropped plans to host the European Championships in 2020, the German football federation (DFB) announced.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand relaxed about Chelsea reception</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57758</link><description>QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is not bothered by the prospect of a hostile reception as he heads to Stamford Bridge for a potentially explosive west London derby with Chelsea on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is not bothered by the prospect of a hostile reception as he heads to Stamford Bridge for a potentially explosive west London derby with Chelsea on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola quits Barcelona</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57757</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the team at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the team at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola quits Barcelona</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57756</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barcelona appoint Vilanova to succeed Guardiola</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57755</link><description>Barcelona have appointed Francesc 'Tito' Vilanova as the successor to coach Pep Guardiola, who announced Friday he is leaving the club after four hugely successful years at the helm.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona have appointed Francesc 'Tito' Vilanova as the successor to coach Pep Guardiola, who announced Friday he is leaving the club after four hugely successful years at the helm.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:42:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola quits Barcelona</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57754</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced on Friday he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pair jailed for Celtic boss bomb plot</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57753</link><description>Two men were jailed for five years each on Friday after being convicted of sending parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two other high-profile supporters of the Glasgow club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two men were jailed for five years each on Friday after being convicted of sending parcel bombs to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two other high-profile supporters of the Glasgow club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polish Euro 2012 stadium gets green light</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57752</link><description>Stadium authorities in Polish Euro 2012 host city Wroclaw have received a green light for games at their brand-new arena, after resolving last-minute operating problems that forced a temporary closure.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stadium authorities in Polish Euro 2012 host city Wroclaw have received a green light for games at their brand-new arena, after resolving last-minute operating problems that forced a temporary closure.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:22:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola 'tells Barca players he is going'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57751</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, reportedly told players on Friday he is leaving at the end of this season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, reportedly told players on Friday he is leaving at the end of this season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola 'tells Barca players he is going'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57750</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, reportedly told players on Friday he is leaving at the end of this season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, reportedly told players on Friday he is leaving at the end of this season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund give Kagawa 'contract deadline'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57749</link><description>German champions Borussia Dortmund have told Japan star Shinji Kagawa he must sign a contract extension by Monday amidst reports he has been offered a three-year Manchester United deal, report Bild.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German champions Borussia Dortmund have told Japan star Shinji Kagawa he must sign a contract extension by Monday amidst reports he has been offered a three-year Manchester United deal, report Bild.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spanish press tip Guardiola departure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57748</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, is all but sure to announce his departure on Friday, much of Spain's media said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, is all but sure to announce his departure on Friday, much of Spain's media said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:23:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City threat here to stay, United boss Ferguson says</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57747</link><description>Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United that rivals Manchester City are here to stay as the two clubs prepare for their Premier League title duel on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United that rivals Manchester City are here to stay as the two clubs prepare for their Premier League title duel on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pressure builds on Montpellier as Ligue 1 finish line nears</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57746</link><description>Montpellier coach Rene Girard has admitted the pressure is increasing on his side as they travel to Toulouse on Friday night looking to take another step towards a first-ever Ligue 1 title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier coach Rene Girard has admitted the pressure is increasing on his side as they travel to Toulouse on Friday night looking to take another step towards a first-ever Ligue 1 title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:21:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Euro strike puts Ramires in Brazil World Cup frame</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57745</link><description>Chelsea midfielder Ramires, whose cool, chipped finish helped down mighty Barcelona in the Champions League, could have played his way into Brazil's 2014 World Cup squad.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Ramires, whose cool, chipped finish helped down mighty Barcelona in the Champions League, could have played his way into Brazil's 2014 World Cup squad.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premier League spare Terry and Ferdinand handshake</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57744</link><description>Premier League chiefs have tried to avoid a potential flashpoint by abandoning the pre-match handshake at Sunday's match between Chelsea and QPR because of the racism allegations involving John Terry and Anton Ferdinand.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Premier League chiefs have tried to avoid a potential flashpoint by abandoning the pre-match handshake at Sunday's match between Chelsea and QPR because of the racism allegations involving John Terry and Anton Ferdinand.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:41:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Athletic, Atletico set up all Spanish final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57743</link><description>Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid set up an all-Spanish Europa League final on Thursday as La Liga found some solace after the Champions League misery suffered by Barcelona and Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid set up an all-Spanish Europa League final on Thursday as La Liga found some solace after the Champions League misery suffered by Barcelona and Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Olic signs two-year deal with Wolfsburg</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57739</link><description>Croatia striker Ivica Olic will switch from Bayern Munich to German league rivals Wolfsburg next season having signed a two-year contract, he confirmed Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Croatia striker Ivica Olic will switch from Bayern Munich to German league rivals Wolfsburg next season having signed a two-year contract, he confirmed Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:21:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCoist condemns Rangers panel threats</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57738</link><description>Rangers manager Ally McCoist has condemned as "disgusting" threats made to the Scottish Football Association (SFA) judicial panel who imposed a 12-month transfer embargo upon the Glasgow giants.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers manager Ally McCoist has condemned as "disgusting" threats made to the Scottish Football Association (SFA) judicial panel who imposed a 12-month transfer embargo upon the Glasgow giants.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:01:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rummenigge wants reform of UEFA yellow card rules</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57737</link><description>Bayern Munich boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has called on UEFA to overhaul regulations which have effectively ruled key players from Bayern and Chelsea out of the Champions League final on May 19.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has called on UEFA to overhaul regulations which have effectively ruled key players from Bayern and Chelsea out of the Champions League final on May 19.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stay or quit? Guardiola to announce Barca future</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57736</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is likely to announce on Friday whether he is staying or leaving the Spanish champions, a source close to the team said Thursday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is likely to announce on Friday whether he is staying or leaving the Spanish champions, a source close to the team said Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lennon hit with new SFA charge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57735</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon was hit with fresh misconduct charges by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon was hit with fresh misconduct charges by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:21:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Neuer feels the love after Madrid magic</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57734</link><description>Manuel Neuer's key saves in Madrid helped put Bayern Munich into the Champions League final, inspiring words of love from his chairman amidst signs he may have begun to win over the club's hard-core fans.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manuel Neuer's key saves in Madrid helped put Bayern Munich into the Champions League final, inspiring words of love from his chairman amidst signs he may have begun to win over the club's hard-core fans.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:01:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fergie says Manchester derby is for 'masochists'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57733</link><description>Sir Alex Ferguson said Thursday you would have to be "a confirmed masochist" to enjoy Monday's Manchester derby -- a match that could decide the Premier League title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sir Alex Ferguson said Thursday you would have to be "a confirmed masochist" to enjoy Monday's Manchester derby -- a match that could decide the Premier League title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU to watch for fraud, trafficking at Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57731</link><description>EU authorities said Thursday they will be on watch for a spike in customs fraud and human trafficking during the European football championship, as the bloc's border lies between hosts Poland and Ukraine.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[EU authorities said Thursday they will be on watch for a spike in customs fraud and human trafficking during the European football championship, as the bloc's border lies between hosts Poland and Ukraine.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GB Olympic football team to play Brazil friendly</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57729</link><description>The first match to be played by a Great Britain's men team for more than 40 years will be an Olympic Games warm-up match against Brazil on July 20, the Football Association have announced.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first match to be played by a Great Britain's men team for more than 40 years will be an Olympic Games warm-up match against Brazil on July 20, the Football Association have announced.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shenhua say Tigana no longer coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57728</link><description>Shanghai Shenhua said Thursday they had terminated the contract of French head coach Jean Tigana, after a dismal start to the season for the Chinese football team.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shanghai Shenhua said Thursday they had terminated the contract of French head coach Jean Tigana, after a dismal start to the season for the Chinese football team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool's Adam out for rest of season</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57727</link><description>Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has been ruled out of the remainder of the season after failing to recover from a knee injury, it was confirmed on Thursday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has been ruled out of the remainder of the season after failing to recover from a knee injury, it was confirmed on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:03:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazilian defender Dante joins Bayern</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57723</link><description>Bayern Munich have signed Brazilian defender Dante on a four-year contract from German league rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, it was announced Thursday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich have signed Brazilian defender Dante on a four-year contract from German league rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, it was announced Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:42:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern flooded with requests for a million tickets</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57722</link><description>Bayern Munich have been flooded with more than a million requests for tickets for the Champions League final at their Allianz Arena stadium after their dramatic penalty shoot-out win in Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich have been flooded with more than a million requests for tickets for the Champions League final at their Allianz Arena stadium after their dramatic penalty shoot-out win in Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:22:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Madrid in shock as penalty curse topples Real</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57721</link><description>The Spanish capital was in shock on Thursday after Real Madrid joined arch rivals Barcelona in being knocked out of the Champions League as a result of their failure to score from the penalty spot.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spanish capital was in shock on Thursday after Real Madrid joined arch rivals Barcelona in being knocked out of the Champions League as a result of their failure to score from the penalty spot.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern beat Real 3-1 to reach Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57720</link><description>Bayern Munich now faces a Champions League final showdown against Chelsea after beating nine-time champions Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich now faces a Champions League final showdown against Chelsea after beating nine-time champions Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China police deny torturing football association boss</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57719</link><description>Chinese police on Thursday denied torturing the former head of the country's football association, who was tried this week for match fixing and bribe taking in a scandal that has shocked the nation.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chinese police on Thursday denied torturing the former head of the country's football association, who was tried this week for match fixing and bribe taking in a scandal that has shocked the nation.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:03:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Melbourne Victory appoint new football coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57718</link><description>Melbourne Victory Thursday unveiled Ange Postecoglou as their new coach just days after he led Brisbane Roar to back-to-back A-League championships.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Melbourne Victory Thursday unveiled Ange Postecoglou as their new coach just days after he led Brisbane Roar to back-to-back A-League championships.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Monterrey win CONCACAF Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57717</link><description>Monterrey won the CONCACAF Champions League crown, falling 2-1 at Santos in the second leg of the final but emerging with a 3-2 aggregate victory in the regional club championship.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Monterrey won the CONCACAF Champions League crown, falling 2-1 at Santos in the second leg of the final but emerging with a 3-2 aggregate victory in the regional club championship.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:23:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bilbao, Valencia battle odds in Europa League semis</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57716</link><description>Athletic Bilbao are hoping another strong performance at their San Mames home can see them past Sporting Lisbon in Thursday's semi-final second leg and into next month's Europa League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Athletic Bilbao are hoping another strong performance at their San Mames home can see them past Sporting Lisbon in Thursday's semi-final second leg and into next month's Europa League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:22:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers panel get police advice after threats</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57711</link><description>The judicial panel who imposed a one-year transfer embargo on Rangers, that manager Ally McCoist said could "kill" the club, have been given police advice after threats were made against them.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The judicial panel who imposed a one-year transfer embargo on Rangers, that manager Ally McCoist said could "kill" the club, have been given police advice after threats were made against them.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:02:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea await Champions League pay day</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57708</link><description>Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said the London club were due a big financial boost as a result of their "phenomenal" Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said the London club were due a big financial boost as a result of their "phenomenal" Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:42:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve and Milan scrape wins as Cesena relegated</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57707</link><description>Juventus and AC Milan's thrilling tussle for the Serie A title continued on Wednesday as they both scraped 1-0 wins against struggling sides.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus and AC Milan's thrilling tussle for the Serie A title continued on Wednesday as they both scraped 1-0 wins against struggling sides.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca's Pique leaves hospital</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57706</link><description>Barcelona defender Gerard Pique left hospital Wednesday after being kept in overnight for an accidental bash to the head during the Champions League defeat to Chelsea, the club said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona defender Gerard Pique left hospital Wednesday after being kept in overnight for an accidental bash to the head during the Champions League defeat to Chelsea, the club said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp backs Spurs to stick together</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57705</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is adamant there will be no rush of players wanting to leave White Hart Lane should the London club fail to qualify for the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is adamant there will be no rush of players wanting to leave White Hart Lane should the London club fail to qualify for the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:02:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City's Zabaleta upbeat ahead of crunch derby</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57703</link><description>Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has insisted they have "everything" needed to beat local rivals Manchester United in a derby that could decide the Premier League title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has insisted they have "everything" needed to beat local rivals Manchester United in a derby that could decide the Premier League title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:02:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo deserves full-time Chelsea job - Grant</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57700</link><description>Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has said interim boss Roberto di Matteo should be given the job on a full-time basis after overseeing the team's run to the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has said interim boss Roberto di Matteo should be given the job on a full-time basis after overseeing the team's run to the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:22:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mertesacker hands Germany a pre-Euro boost</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57699</link><description>Arsenal's Per Mertesacker has handed Germany coach Joachim Loew a pre-Euro 2012 boost by declaring himself fit for June's European Championships.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal's Per Mertesacker has handed Germany coach Joachim Loew a pre-Euro 2012 boost by declaring himself fit for June's European Championships.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:42:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Defeat slows Lazio Champions League push</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57698</link><description>Lazio missed a glorious chance to strengthen their grip on third place in Serie A on Wednesday after losing 2-1 at relegation-threatened Novara.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lazio missed a glorious chance to strengthen their grip on third place in Serie A on Wednesday after losing 2-1 at relegation-threatened Novara.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola rallies Messi after spot-kick misery</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57696</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola rallied to the support of Lionel Messi after the Argentinian star's penalty miss that almost certainly cost his team a place in the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola rallied to the support of Lionel Messi after the Argentinian star's penalty miss that almost certainly cost his team a place in the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:43:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China's former players face graft trial</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57695</link><description>China put four former international footballers on trial Wednesday for fixing a domestic league match as a crackdown on rampant corruption in Chinese soccer neared its end game.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[China put four former international footballers on trial Wednesday for fixing a domestic league match as a crackdown on rampant corruption in Chinese soccer neared its end game.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:03:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Owen aims for return this season</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57694</link><description>Former England striker Michael Owen thinks he could still feature for Premier League title-chasers Manchester United before the end of the season, despite being sidelined by a string of injuries.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former England striker Michael Owen thinks he could still feature for Premier League title-chasers Manchester United before the end of the season, despite being sidelined by a string of injuries.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:03:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City to visit Malaysia for first time</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57693</link><description>Manchester City will visit Malaysia for the first time in July, marking the English Premier League club's only stop in Southeast Asia, the event promoter said Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City will visit Malaysia for the first time in July, marking the English Premier League club's only stop in Southeast Asia, the event promoter said Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:23:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SFA sanctions could 'kill' Rangers: McCoist</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57692</link><description>Rangers manager Ally McCoist has warned that a year-long ban on signing players imposed by the Scottish Football Association could "kill" the administration-hit club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers manager Ally McCoist has warned that a year-long ban on signing players imposed by the Scottish Football Association could "kill" the administration-hit club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:04:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amateurs in name only - Quevilly set for Cup final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57689</link><description>This Saturday's French Cup final will be a veritable David versus Goliath affair as third-tier minnows Quevilly take on Ligue 1 giants Lyon at the Stade de France.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Saturday's French Cup final will be a veritable David versus Goliath affair as third-tier minnows Quevilly take on Ligue 1 giants Lyon at the Stade de France.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managerless England ready for Euros, says Pearce</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57688</link><description>England interim manager Stuart Pearce is convinced his country can thrive at Euro 2012 even though they are without a permanent boss less than two months before the tournament starts.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England interim manager Stuart Pearce is convinced his country can thrive at Euro 2012 even though they are without a permanent boss less than two months before the tournament starts.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:03:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo hails Chelsea's unbreakables</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57686</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo hailed the phenomenal spirit of his players after Chelsea completed the latest in a line of stunning fightbacks to upset Barcelona and advance to the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo hailed the phenomenal spirit of his players after Chelsea completed the latest in a line of stunning fightbacks to upset Barcelona and advance to the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazil to invest $17 billion in mass transit for World Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57685</link><description>Brazil will invest $17 billion on public transport for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, President Dilma Rousseff announced Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazil will invest $17 billion on public transport for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, President Dilma Rousseff announced Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:02:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Madrid confident of overturning Bayern deficit</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57684</link><description>Real Madrid are confident a hostile home support can help them overturn a 2-1 deficit against Bayern Munich on Wednesday in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid are confident a hostile home support can help them overturn a 2-1 deficit against Bayern Munich on Wednesday in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:02:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi misery as 10-man Chelsea stun Barcelona</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57683</link><description>Lionel Messi missed a penalty as holders Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Champions League semi-finals after 10-man Chelsea battled to a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou here Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lionel Messi missed a penalty as holders Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Champions League semi-finals after 10-man Chelsea battled to a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou here Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi feeling Blue as Chelsea jinx continues</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57682</link><description>Lionel Messi's scoring jinx against Chelsea struck again as the Barcelona maestro missed a second-half penalty which could have put the Catalans into the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lionel Messi's scoring jinx against Chelsea struck again as the Barcelona maestro missed a second-half penalty which could have put the Catalans into the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry apologises over red card shame</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57681</link><description>Chelsea captain John Terry apologised for his red card moment of madness against Barcelona on Tuesday that will rule him out of next month's Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea captain John Terry apologised for his red card moment of madness against Barcelona on Tuesday that will rule him out of next month's Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ngog boosts Bolton's survival bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57679</link><description>Bolton boosted their survival bid and dragged Aston Villa into the Premier League relegation dogfight as David Ngog clinched a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton boosted their survival bid and dragged Aston Villa into the Premier League relegation dogfight as David Ngog clinched a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Evans to appeal rape conviction</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57677</link><description>Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans will appeal against his conviction for raping a woman in a hotel room.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans will appeal against his conviction for raping a woman in a hotel room.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cagliari gain vital win over Catania</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57676</link><description>Cagliari edged six points clear of the Serie A relegation zone on Tuesday with an invaluable 3-0 win over Catania which all but ended the Sicilian side's hope of a place in next season's Europa League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cagliari edged six points clear of the Serie A relegation zone on Tuesday with an invaluable 3-0 win over Catania which all but ended the Sicilian side's hope of a place in next season's Europa League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:41:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Panucci quits as Palermo director of football</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57675</link><description>Christian Panucci resigned as director of sports of Serie A side Palermo on Tuesday just over a month after he took the job.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Christian Panucci resigned as director of sports of Serie A side Palermo on Tuesday just over a month after he took the job.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pienaar to face driving charge after warrant issued</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57674</link><description>South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar will appear in court over speeding allegations after a warrant was issued for his arrest when he missed the original hearing.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar will appear in court over speeding allegations after a warrant was issued for his arrest when he missed the original hearing.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern boss ready for 'fierce' Bernabeu clash</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57672</link><description>Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes is bracing himself for a 'fierce' night at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Wednesday as the Bavarians look to book a place in the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes is bracing himself for a 'fierce' night at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Wednesday as the Bavarians look to book a place in the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:01:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schalke star Huntelaar left behind by team bus</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57670</link><description>Schalke 04's Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar capped a memorable weekend, which included a training ground bust-up and his 25th league goal of the season, by being stranded in Augsburg, it was reported on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Schalke 04's Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar capped a memorable weekend, which included a training ground bust-up and his 25th league goal of the season, by being stranded in Augsburg, it was reported on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers request quick appeal over transfer ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57669</link><description>The administrators of crisis-club Rangers urged the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to hold an "immediate" appeals process after they hit the Glasgow giants with a shock 12-month transfer embargo.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The administrators of crisis-club Rangers urged the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to hold an "immediate" appeals process after they hit the Glasgow giants with a shock 12-month transfer embargo.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern will score in Madrid, promises 'Schweini'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57668</link><description>Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger has promised the Bavarians will score at Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg as they bid to realise the dream of a home final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger has promised the Bavarians will score at Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg as they bid to realise the dream of a home final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blades suspend Brown after rant at Evans' victim</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57666</link><description>Sheffield United said Tuesday they had suspended reserve team player Connor Brown for posts he made on Twitter following striker Ched Evans's conviction for rape.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sheffield United said Tuesday they had suspended reserve team player Connor Brown for posts he made on Twitter following striker Ched Evans's conviction for rape.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho sees 'no reason' not to stay with Real</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57665</link><description>Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted on the eve of his side's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich that there is "no reason" why he would leave the club this summer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted on the eve of his side's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich that there is "no reason" why he would leave the club this summer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No tweets from Danish team at Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57664</link><description>Denmark's football coach has banned his Euro 2012 squad from using social media during the championship to improve their focus on the game, officials said Tuesday, sparking criticism from players and the government.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Denmark's football coach has banned his Euro 2012 squad from using social media during the championship to improve their focus on the game, officials said Tuesday, sparking criticism from players and the government.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:42:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Britain open Olympics against Senegal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57663</link><description>Host nation Great Britain will kick off the Olympic football tournament against Senegal at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground on July 26 following the draw made at Wembley here on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Host nation Great Britain will kick off the Olympic football tournament against Senegal at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground on July 26 following the draw made at Wembley here on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:42:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Season over for Marseille star Ayew</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57661</link><description>Marseille winger Andre Ayew, 22, was due to undergo an operation on an injured left shoulder on Tuesday and will be sidelined for three months as a result, his club announced on their website.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marseille winger Andre Ayew, 22, was due to undergo an operation on an injured left shoulder on Tuesday and will be sidelined for three months as a result, his club announced on their website.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:02:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frankfurt join Fuerth in Bundesliga</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57660</link><description>Eintracht Frankfurt will join Bavarian side Greuther Fuerth in the German league next season following their 3-0 win over Alemannia Aachen with Cameroon striker Mohamadou Idrissou scoring twice.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eintracht Frankfurt will join Bavarian side Greuther Fuerth in the German league next season following their 3-0 win over Alemannia Aachen with Cameroon striker Mohamadou Idrissou scoring twice.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland shares Euro 2012 lessons with Brazil, Qatar</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57659</link><description>After having tapped previous football tournament hosts for tips, Poland's Euro 2012 organisers are now offering advice to upcoming World Cup venues Brazil and Qatar.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After having tapped previous football tournament hosts for tips, Poland's Euro 2012 organisers are now offering advice to upcoming World Cup venues Brazil and Qatar.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China official claims torture in graft trial</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57658</link><description>The former head of China's soccer association alleged Tuesday he was tortured into confessing to bribe-taking as he and other officials faced trial in a crackdown on graft in Chinese football, reports said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The former head of China's soccer association alleged Tuesday he was tortured into confessing to bribe-taking as he and other officials faced trial in a crackdown on graft in Chinese football, reports said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barcelona to clash with Chelsea in C. League match</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57657</link><description>Chelsea are bracing for a Barcelona onslaught on Tuesday as the wounded Catalans bid to recover from domestic disappointment by reaching their third Champions League final in four seasons.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea are bracing for a Barcelona onslaught on Tuesday as the wounded Catalans bid to recover from domestic disappointment by reaching their third Champions League final in four seasons.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie doubles up with writers' prize</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57656</link><description>Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been named the 2012 Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writers' Association.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been named the 2012 Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writers' Association.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Genoa to play final home games behind closed doors</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57655</link><description>Genoa have been ordered to play their final home games of the season behind closed doors after rioting fans stopped Sunday's match against Siena to make players remove their jerseys.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Genoa have been ordered to play their final home games of the season behind closed doors after rioting fans stopped Sunday's match against Siena to make players remove their jerseys.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:41:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top China football officials face graft trials: report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57653</link><description>The former head of China's scandal-plagued football association and other top soccer officials went on trial Tuesday as an effort to stamp out rampant corruption in the Chinese game reached a climax.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The former head of China's scandal-plagued football association and other top soccer officials went on trial Tuesday as an effort to stamp out rampant corruption in the Chinese game reached a climax.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan looking for home improvements</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57650</link><description>AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says his team need to improve at home if they are to stand any chance of denying Juventus a first Serie A title since 2003.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says his team need to improve at home if they are to stand any chance of denying Juventus a first Serie A title since 2003.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Whyte banned as Rangers suffer transfer embargo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57648</link><description>Crisis club Glasgow Rangers suffered a fresh blow Monday when they were hit with a 12-month transfer embargo by the Scottish Football Association, as the SFA issued a lifetime ban to owner Craig Whyte from any involvement in Scottish football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Crisis club Glasgow Rangers suffered a fresh blow Monday when they were hit with a 12-month transfer embargo by the Scottish Football Association, as the SFA issued a lifetime ban to owner Craig Whyte from any involvement in Scottish football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:42:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lay off Messi, says Guardiola</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57646</link><description>Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola declared Lionel Messi fit to play in Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Chelsea and laughed off concerns about the Argentinian's scoring record.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola declared Lionel Messi fit to play in Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Chelsea and laughed off concerns about the Argentinian's scoring record.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Senegal seal Olympic football place</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57645</link><description>Senegal booked the final spot in the men's football tournament at the 2012 London Olympic Games with a 2-0 playoff win over Oman in Coventry, central England, on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Senegal booked the final spot in the men's football tournament at the 2012 London Olympic Games with a 2-0 playoff win over Oman in Coventry, central England, on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:02:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Ham keep promotion bid alive</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57644</link><description>West Ham ensured their bid for automatic promotion to the English Premier League will go to the final day of the season after coming from behind to win 2-1 away to Leicester on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Ham ensured their bid for automatic promotion to the English Premier League will go to the final day of the season after coming from behind to win 2-1 away to Leicester on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:02:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo happy to win ugly</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57643</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo shrugged off criticism of Chelsea's tactics here Monday on the eve of his side's daunting Champions League semi-final assignment against Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo shrugged off criticism of Chelsea's tactics here Monday on the eve of his side's daunting Champions League semi-final assignment against Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Odemwingie leaves Liverpool red faced</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57642</link><description>Nigeria goal poacher Peter Odemwingie added to the pressure on Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish with the weekend winner for West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nigeria goal poacher Peter Odemwingie added to the pressure on Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish with the weekend winner for West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:21:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blanc not affected by contractual wrangle - FFF</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57638</link><description>The President of the French Football Federation (FFF) has insisted in an interview with Le Monde that national team coach Laurent Blanc is not affected by the ongoing uncertainty over his future.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The President of the French Football Federation (FFF) has insisted in an interview with Le Monde that national team coach Laurent Blanc is not affected by the ongoing uncertainty over his future.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blades probe Twitter rant at Evans' rape victim</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57637</link><description>Sheffield United said Monday they had launched an internal investigation into Twitter comments made by reserve team player Connor Brown following striker Ched Evans's conviction for rape.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sheffield United said Monday they had launched an internal investigation into Twitter comments made by reserve team player Connor Brown following striker Ched Evans's conviction for rape.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drogba no cheat, says Pique</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57636</link><description>Barcelona defender Gerard Pique leapt to the defence of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba here Monday, denying the Ivorian had "cheated" during last week's Champions League semi-final clash.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona defender Gerard Pique leapt to the defence of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba here Monday, denying the Ivorian had "cheated" during last week's Champions League semi-final clash.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:02:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Rummenigge expects 'hell' in Madrid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57635</link><description>Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said he expects Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg at Real Madrid to be like a trip to 'hell'.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said he expects Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg at Real Madrid to be like a trip to 'hell'.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pique denies Guardiola rift on eve of Chelsea tie</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57634</link><description>Barcelona defender Gerard Pique dismissed reports of a rift with coach Pep Guardiola here Monday on the eve of the Spanish giants' crunch semi-final second leg with Chelsea.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona defender Gerard Pique dismissed reports of a rift with coach Pep Guardiola here Monday on the eve of the Spanish giants' crunch semi-final second leg with Chelsea.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland to bring back border checks for Euro 2012</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57633</link><description>Poland will reintroduce border controls on its frontiers with fellow European Union nations during the 2012 European football championship, Interior Minister Jacek Cichocki said on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Poland will reintroduce border controls on its frontiers with fellow European Union nations during the 2012 European football championship, Interior Minister Jacek Cichocki said on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:22:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Del Bosque urges Spain to forget WCup, Euro wins</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57632</link><description>Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says that former glories will count for little when they go to the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine in June.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says that former glories will count for little when they go to the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine in June.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:22:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spitting incident lands Lamela three-game ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57631</link><description>Roma midfielder Erik Lamela has been handed a three-match ban for spitting at Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner during Sunday's Serie A clash in Turin, the Italian league have announced.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roma midfielder Erik Lamela has been handed a three-match ban for spitting at Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner during Sunday's Serie A clash in Turin, the Italian league have announced.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson readies faltering United for vital derby</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57630</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said the upcoming clash with Premier League title rivals Manchester City represents the most important derby match of his career.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said the upcoming clash with Premier League title rivals Manchester City represents the most important derby match of his career.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>50,000 Euro 2012 tickets unsold in Ukraine</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57629</link><description>A total of 50,000 tickets for Euro 2012 remain unsold for matches in Ukraine, UEFA said on Monday, while playing down suggestions that rocketing accommodation prices are to blame.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A total of 50,000 tickets for Euro 2012 remain unsold for matches in Ukraine, UEFA said on Monday, while playing down suggestions that rocketing accommodation prices are to blame.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:42:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coach of embattled Sion resigns</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57628</link><description>Frenchman Laurent Roussey on Monday announced his resignation as coach of Swiss outfit FC Sion following some virulent criticism of his efforts by chairman Christian Constantin, Sport Information news agency reported.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frenchman Laurent Roussey on Monday announced his resignation as coach of Swiss outfit FC Sion following some virulent criticism of his efforts by chairman Christian Constantin, Sport Information news agency reported.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:22:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Rummenigge expect 'hell' in Madrid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57626</link><description>Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said he expects Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg at Real Madrid to be like a trip to 'hell'.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said he expects Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg at Real Madrid to be like a trip to 'hell'.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Warsaw's top-flight clubs could be up for sale</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57624</link><description>Polish league leaders Legia Warsaw and bitter city rivals Polonia could be up for sale, with German investors reportedly keen to snap up the former club, while the latter's owner is sick of football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Polish league leaders Legia Warsaw and bitter city rivals Polonia could be up for sale, with German investors reportedly keen to snap up the former club, while the latter's owner is sick of football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves to wait on Connor job</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57623</link><description>Relegated Wolves will wait till the end of the Premier League season before deciding on the future of interim manager Terry Connor and his players.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relegated Wolves will wait till the end of the Premier League season before deciding on the future of interim manager Terry Connor and his players.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:42:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watt's dream debut for Celtic brings win vs Motherwell</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57622</link><description>Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby says teenage striker Tony Watt could feature in next week's Old Firm derby after scoring a dream debut double against Motherwell on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby says teenage striker Tony Watt could feature in next week's Old Firm derby after scoring a dream debut double against Motherwell on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:42:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish laments old failings as Baggies beat Reds</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57621</link><description>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was left with a familiar feeling after seeing his side fail to take their chances in a 1-0 Premier League defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was left with a familiar feeling after seeing his side fail to take their chances in a 1-0 Premier League defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini expects title-chasers City to lose derby</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57620</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini expects his side to lose their key title clash with Manchester United despite seeing the team revive their quest for Premier League glory.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini expects his side to lose their key title clash with Manchester United despite seeing the team revive their quest for Premier League glory.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve take control as Milan slip up again</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57618</link><description>Juventus took control of the Serie A title race with a 4-0 victory over Roma on Sunday as AC Milan slipped up again in a 1-1 draw at home to Bologna.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus took control of the Serie A title race with a 4-0 victory over Roma on Sunday as AC Milan slipped up again in a 1-1 draw at home to Bologna.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Valencia, Atletico, Bilbao win before Europa semis</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57617</link><description>Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao all collected wins in La Liga on Sunday, providing crucial boosts ahead of their Europa League semi-finals involvement on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao all collected wins in La Liga on Sunday, providing crucial boosts ahead of their Europa League semi-finals involvement on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:42:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG run riot as Lyon keep top-three dream alive</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57616</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain closed to within two points of Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier by overwhelming second-bottom Sochaux 6-1 at a sun-splashed Parc des Princes on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain closed to within two points of Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier by overwhelming second-bottom Sochaux 6-1 at a sun-splashed Parc des Princes on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leverkusen's Kadlec 'attacked by Cologne fans'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57614</link><description>Leverkusen's Czech defender Michal Kadlec will on Monday undergo a surgery on his broken nose, an injury he suffered on Saturday when he was allegedly attacked by Cologne fans, his agent said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leverkusen's Czech defender Michal Kadlec will on Monday undergo a surgery on his broken nose, an injury he suffered on Saturday when he was allegedly attacked by Cologne fans, his agent said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Huntelaar spares Schalke's blushes at Augsburg</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57613</link><description>Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar brushed off his training pitch bust-up with team-mate Jermaine Jones to save Schalke 04's blushes on Sunday in their 1-1 draw at Augsburg in the German league.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar brushed off his training pitch bust-up with team-mate Jermaine Jones to save Schalke 04's blushes on Sunday in their 1-1 draw at Augsburg in the German league.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City close as United stumble revives title race</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57610</link><description>Manchester City made the most of Manchester United dropping points against Everton on Sunday to move within three points of the Premier League leaders by beating Wolves.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City made the most of Manchester United dropping points against Everton on Sunday to move within three points of the Premier League leaders by beating Wolves.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves relegated from Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57609</link><description>Manchester City revived their seemingly ailing Premier League title bid with a 2-0 win away to Wolves that moved them to within three points of leaders Manchester United and relegated the hosts here on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City revived their seemingly ailing Premier League title bid with a 2-0 win away to Wolves that moved them to within three points of leaders Manchester United and relegated the hosts here on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watt at the double as Celtic down Motherwell</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57606</link><description>Teenager Tony Watt made a sensational debut for Scottish Premier League champions Celtic as he scored twice in his side's 3-0 defeat of Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Teenager Tony Watt made a sensational debut for Scottish Premier League champions Celtic as he scored twice in his side's 3-0 defeat of Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:02:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Klopp hails five-star Dortmund's 'crazy' season</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57603</link><description>Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has hailed the German league champions' 'best-ever season' in the wake of their record-breaking unbeaten run to the defence of their title as they eye more records.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has hailed the German league champions' 'best-ever season' in the wake of their record-breaking unbeaten run to the defence of their title as they eye more records.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>German stars under pressure to prove Euro fitness</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57599</link><description>Germany's stars Mario Goetze, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose and Per Mertesacker must prove their fitness before Euro 2012 as coach Joachim Loew has said he will take only form players.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany's stars Mario Goetze, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose and Per Mertesacker must prove their fitness before Euro 2012 as coach Joachim Loew has said he will take only form players.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Everton shock United as draw revives title race</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57598</link><description>Everton twice came from two goals behind to share the points in an extraordinary 4-4 draw away to leaders Manchester United that reignited the Premier League title race on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton twice came from two goals behind to share the points in an extraordinary 4-4 draw away to leaders Manchester United that reignited the Premier League title race on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lazio fans make anti-semitic chants</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57597</link><description>A group of Lazio fans began chanting anti-semitic slogans during Sunday's Serie A match against Lecce.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A group of Lazio fans began chanting anti-semitic slogans during Sunday's Serie A match against Lecce.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inter toil in Florence as CL hopes fade</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57596</link><description>Inter Milan's Champions League qualification hopes slipped further away following a 0-0 draw at Fiorentina on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Inter Milan's Champions League qualification hopes slipped further away following a 0-0 draw at Fiorentina on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:22:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Young on bench against Everton after 'diving' row</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57592</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson left controversial winger Ashley Young on the bench for the Premier League leaders' match against Everton at Old Trafford here on Sunday</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson left controversial winger Ashley Young on the bench for the Premier League leaders' match against Everton at Old Trafford here on Sunday]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:22:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schalke stars come to blows</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57591</link><description>Schalke 04 midfielder Jermaine Jones and striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are the latest German league stars to come to blows after pictures emerged on Sunday of them fighting in training.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Schalke 04 midfielder Jermaine Jones and striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are the latest German league stars to come to blows after pictures emerged on Sunday of them fighting in training.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:22:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini insists title race over as Wolves loom</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57590</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini still insists the Premier League title race is over despite several of his players believing otherwise as they prepare to face Wolves on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini still insists the Premier League title race is over despite several of his players believing otherwise as they prepare to face Wolves on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:23:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve looking to strip Milan of title and record</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57589</link><description>Juventus are closing in on two prizes currently held by AC Milan as the Serie A race heads into a crucial and demanding period of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus are closing in on two prizes currently held by AC Milan as the Serie A race heads into a crucial and demanding period of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson fears Everton backlash in Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57588</link><description>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fears an Everton backlash following the Merseyside club's heartbreaking FA Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool last weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson fears an Everton backlash following the Merseyside club's heartbreaking FA Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool last weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:03:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Muamba says God protected him, hopes to play again</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57587</link><description>Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has said he wants to play football again and thanked God for the "miracle" that allowed him to survive suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has said he wants to play football again and thanked God for the "miracle" that allowed him to survive suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund earn Bundesliga title after beating 'Gladbach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57586</link><description>Borussia Dortmund were crowned German league champions for the second consecutive season on Saturday having proved their worth by beating main title rivals Bayern Munich home and away.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund were crowned German league champions for the second consecutive season on Saturday having proved their worth by beating main title rivals Bayern Munich home and away.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:02:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adkins targets promotion party despite setback</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57585</link><description>Southampton manager Nigel Adkins vowed to host a promotion party at St Mary's after watching his side blow a chance to seal their place in the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Southampton manager Nigel Adkins vowed to host a promotion party at St Mary's after watching his side blow a chance to seal their place in the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:22:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drogba on course for Barcelona test - Di Matteo</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57584</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo is increasingly confident Didier Drogba will win his fitness battle and face Barcelona next week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo is increasingly confident Didier Drogba will win his fitness battle and face Barcelona next week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs feeling Euro stress, admits Redknapp</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57583</link><description>Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admitted his players are currently feeling the pressure far more than Champions League rivals Newcastle United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admitted his players are currently feeling the pressure far more than Champions League rivals Newcastle United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:22:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champions League within reach, says Pardew</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57582</link><description>Alan Pardew admitted Newcastle were daring to dream of Champions League qualification after an emphatic win over Stoke lifted the Magpies into fourth place.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alan Pardew admitted Newcastle were daring to dream of Champions League qualification after an emphatic win over Stoke lifted the Magpies into fourth place.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:22:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delighted Ronaldo shades Messi as Real eye title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57581</link><description>Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed his 54th goal of the season as Real Madrid moved closer to a 32nd La Liga title with a 2-1 win at Barcelona for whom Lionel Messi was reduced to a bit-part role.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed his 54th goal of the season as Real Madrid moved closer to a 32nd La Liga title with a 2-1 win at Barcelona for whom Lionel Messi was reduced to a bit-part role.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Udinese struggle as Napoli bounce back</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57580</link><description>Udinese failed to boost their Champions League hopes as they were held to an uneventful 0-0 draw at mid-table Chievo on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Udinese failed to boost their Champions League hopes as they were held to an uneventful 0-0 draw at mid-table Chievo on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier extend Ligue 1 lead to five points</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57579</link><description>Montpellier pulled five points clear of second-placed Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race with a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Valenciennes on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Montpellier pulled five points clear of second-placed Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race with a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Valenciennes on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:23:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle fourth as Spurs, Chelsea stumble</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57577</link><description>Newcastle United seized control of the battle for fourth place in the Premier League on Saturday as Tottenham and Chelsea stumbled in the race for a Champions League qualifying berth.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle United seized control of the battle for fourth place in the Premier League on Saturday as Tottenham and Chelsea stumbled in the race for a Champions League qualifying berth.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:42:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Balotelli receives Prandelli's Euro 2012 backing</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57575</link><description>Mario Balotelli will be an integral part of Italy's European Championship squad in Poland and Ukraine in June, national team coach Cesare Prandelli said on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mario Balotelli will be an integral part of Italy's European Championship squad in Poland and Ukraine in June, national team coach Cesare Prandelli said on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund's Goetze eyes more silverware</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57572</link><description>Borussia Dortmund clinched a second successive German league title on Saturday, but Germany star Mario Goetze is already hoping for more silverware in next month's German Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund clinched a second successive German league title on Saturday, but Germany star Mario Goetze is already hoping for more silverware in next month's German Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kagawa strike seals German title for Dortmund</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57569</link><description>Borussia Dortmund clinched a second successive German league title on Saturday as Japan star Shinji Kagawa's second-half goal helped secure a 2-0 win at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund clinched a second successive German league title on Saturday as Japan star Shinji Kagawa's second-half goal helped secure a 2-0 win at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:02:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iraq to pay ex-coaches 400,000 euros</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57559</link><description>The Iraqi Football Association will pay 400,000 euros ($528,600) in joint compensation to its former head coach and an assistant coach who were sacked in 2008, a member of the IFA said on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Iraqi Football Association will pay 400,000 euros ($528,600) in joint compensation to its former head coach and an assistant coach who were sacked in 2008, a member of the IFA said on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inter boss puts faith in elder statesmen</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57557</link><description>Andrea Stramaccioni says he will continue to keep faith with his battle-hardened veterans as long as they maintain their performance levels.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andrea Stramaccioni says he will continue to keep faith with his battle-hardened veterans as long as they maintain their performance levels.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:42:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Defeat would be a disaster, says Allegri</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57556</link><description>AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says his side cannot afford to lose to Bologna on Sunday as they continue their pursuit of Juventus at the top of Serie A.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri says his side cannot afford to lose to Bologna on Sunday as they continue their pursuit of Juventus at the top of Serie A.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conte dismisses match fixing report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57552</link><description>Juventus coach Antonio Conte insisted he is unconcerned about press reports he was involved in match-fixing, claiming he had expected people to try to disrupt his team's title run-in.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus coach Antonio Conte insisted he is unconcerned about press reports he was involved in match-fixing, claiming he had expected people to try to disrupt his team's title run-in.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:03:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribery 'fined' after Robben bust-up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57551</link><description>Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery has reportedly been fined 50,000 euros ($66,000) for a dressing room bust-up with Arjen Robben at half-time in the Champions League win over Real Madrid, according to Bild.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery has reportedly been fined 50,000 euros ($66,000) for a dressing room bust-up with Arjen Robben at half-time in the Champions League win over Real Madrid, according to Bild.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:03:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anelka's Shenhua notch up season's first away win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57550</link><description>Shanghai Shenhua notched up their first away win of the season with Jean-Florent Ikwange Ibenge -- rather than new player-coach Nicolas Anelka -- the apparent mastermind behind the 1-0 victory over Dalian Shide.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shanghai Shenhua notched up their first away win of the season with Jean-Florent Ikwange Ibenge -- rather than new player-coach Nicolas Anelka -- the apparent mastermind behind the 1-0 victory over Dalian Shide.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:03:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsu, Lechantre in frame for Senegal job</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57547</link><description>French duo Bruno Metsu and Pierre Lechantre are the leading candidates for the vacant position of coach of the Senegalese national team, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) revealed on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[French duo Bruno Metsu and Pierre Lechantre are the leading candidates for the vacant position of coach of the Senegalese national team, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) revealed on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Magpies soaring towards Europe</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57546</link><description>Manager Alan Pardew insists the pressure is off Newcastle in their unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manager Alan Pardew insists the pressure is off Newcastle in their unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:03:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea look to Premiership after cup heroics</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57545</link><description>After two stunning cup triumphs, Chelsea's focus will return to the Premier League when Roberto Di Matteo's side resume their bid to claim a top four place at Arsenal.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After two stunning cup triumphs, Chelsea's focus will return to the Premier League when Roberto Di Matteo's side resume their bid to claim a top four place at Arsenal.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs' top four hopes on line against QPR</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57544</link><description>Emmanuel Adebayor admits Tottenham Hotspur face a test of character when they visit Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, six days after suffering a Wembley humiliation.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Emmanuel Adebayor admits Tottenham Hotspur face a test of character when they visit Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, six days after suffering a Wembley humiliation.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:02:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca, Real lock horns in Clasico title showdown</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57543</link><description>Bitter rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet on Saturday in the sixth 'Clasico' of the season to fight for three crucial points that will shape the destiny of this season's La Liga title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bitter rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet on Saturday in the sixth 'Clasico' of the season to fight for three crucial points that will shape the destiny of this season's La Liga title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:42:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Montpellier eye breaking Ligue 1 title duck</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57542</link><description>As a French season of general under-achievement by the country's biggest clubs enters its final furlong, leaders Montpellier are hoping further to rub the elite's noses in it by landing their first ever league title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As a French season of general under-achievement by the country's biggest clubs enters its final furlong, leaders Montpellier are hoping further to rub the elite's noses in it by landing their first ever league title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:42:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund on verge of another Bundesliga title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57541</link><description>Borussia Dortmund can seal the German league title with a win vs Moenchengladbach on Saturday, but Borussia-bound Marco Reus is looking to spoil the party for his new club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund can seal the German league title with a win vs Moenchengladbach on Saturday, but Borussia-bound Marco Reus is looking to spoil the party for his new club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Win or bust in Clasico, says Barca boss Guardiola</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57539</link><description>Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola admitted that defeat in Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid at Camp Nou would crown his bitter rivals as Spanish champions.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola admitted that defeat in Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid at Camp Nou would crown his bitter rivals as Spanish champions.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:41:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unbeaten run secondary to title, says Marchisio</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57538</link><description>Claudio Marchisio has set his sights on finishing the season unbeaten with Juventus, but not at the expense of winning the Serie A title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Claudio Marchisio has set his sights on finishing the season unbeaten with Juventus, but not at the expense of winning the Serie A title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:01:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poles get up close to Euro trophy</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57537</link><description>As Euro 2012 looms, Poland fans got a chance on Friday to get up close to the tournament trophy, though few here expect their team to lift it in the final.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As Euro 2012 looms, Poland fans got a chance on Friday to get up close to the tournament trophy, though few here expect their team to lift it in the final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mazzarri hoping to restore team morale</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57536</link><description>Walter Mazzarri believes a victory over Novara on Saturday night would be crucial to help restore Napoli's shattered morale.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Walter Mazzarri believes a victory over Novara on Saturday night would be crucial to help restore Napoli's shattered morale.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Evans jailed for five years after guilty of rape</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57535</link><description>Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans was jailed for five years on Friday after being found guilty of raping a woman who prosecutors said was "too drunk to consent."</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans was jailed for five years on Friday after being found guilty of raping a woman who prosecutors said was "too drunk to consent."]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazil chief demands push for first Olympic title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57534</link><description>Brazilian football chief Jose Maria Marin has called on his country to go all out to win their first Olympic football title and not use the 2012 Games as a "laboratory" to experiment for the 2014 World Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazilian football chief Jose Maria Marin has called on his country to go all out to win their first Olympic football title and not use the 2012 Games as a "laboratory" to experiment for the 2014 World Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:41:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Singapore tycoon scraps Rangers bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57532</link><description>Singapore tycoon Bill Ng Friday scrapped his £20 million ($31.7 million) offer for crisis-hit Scottish football club Glasgow Rangers in frustration at the bidding process -- but said he may relaunch it if no other buyer is found.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Singapore tycoon Bill Ng Friday scrapped his £20 million ($31.7 million) offer for crisis-hit Scottish football club Glasgow Rangers in frustration at the bidding process -- but said he may relaunch it if no other buyer is found.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:41:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo defends Drogba over antics</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57530</link><description>Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo defended Didier Drogba on Friday following criticism of the striker over his performance in their Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo defended Didier Drogba on Friday following criticism of the striker over his performance in their Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunderland fined over stormy City draw</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57529</link><description>Sunderland were hit with a fine on Friday after being found guilty of a misconduct charge stemming from last month's stormy 3-3 draw with Manchester City.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland were hit with a fine on Friday after being found guilty of a misconduct charge stemming from last month's stormy 3-3 draw with Manchester City.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:41:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch out for England at Euro 2012 says ex-Bleu</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57527</link><description>England's management woes should not lull their Euro 2012 opponents into a false sense of security about poor team morale, former France international Christian Karembeu warned on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England's management woes should not lull their Euro 2012 opponents into a false sense of security about poor team morale, former France international Christian Karembeu warned on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:21:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fenerbahce star Emre banned in wake of racist slur</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57526</link><description>Fenerbahce midfielder Emre Belozoglu has been handed a two-match ban for allegedly racially abusing Trabzonspor's Ivory Coast player Didier Zokora, it was reported Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fenerbahce midfielder Emre Belozoglu has been handed a two-match ban for allegedly racially abusing Trabzonspor's Ivory Coast player Didier Zokora, it was reported Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fergie 'has a word' with Young over diving storm</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57524</link><description>Alex Ferguson has spoken to Ashley Young about his alleged diving in the wake of the controversy that has surrounded the Manchester United winger this week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson has spoken to Ashley Young about his alleged diving in the wake of the controversy that has surrounded the Manchester United winger this week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:02:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp says Bale staying at Spurs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57523</link><description>Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insisted Gareth Bale was happy at the club on Friday amid reports the Welsh winger was being targeted for a summer move by Spanish giants Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insisted Gareth Bale was happy at the club on Friday amid reports the Welsh winger was being targeted for a summer move by Spanish giants Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hamburg target Kuyt</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57522</link><description>Bundesliga club Hamburg are interested in signing Liverpool's Dutch international striker Dirk Kuyt, the Germany sports daily Bild reported on Friday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bundesliga club Hamburg are interested in signing Liverpool's Dutch international striker Dirk Kuyt, the Germany sports daily Bild reported on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:01:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fergie hails Rooney as scoring record looms</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57519</link><description>Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney will end his career as Manchester United's greatest ever goalscorer as the England centre-forward closes in on another landmark in the club's scoring charts.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney will end his career as Manchester United's greatest ever goalscorer as the England centre-forward closes in on another landmark in the club's scoring charts.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:05:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Warsaw backtracks on Lech Poznan ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57517</link><description>Polish authorities on Friday backtracked on a security-driven decision to bar fans of Lech Poznan from a match against league leaders Legia Warsaw, but pledged to crack down if there was trouble.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Polish authorities on Friday backtracked on a security-driven decision to bar fans of Lech Poznan from a match against league leaders Legia Warsaw, but pledged to crack down if there was trouble.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:03:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bin Hammam decision due June, says sports court</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57516</link><description>Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam will have to wait until the end of June before discovering whether his appeal against a lifetime ban for corruption has been successful.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam will have to wait until the end of June before discovering whether his appeal against a lifetime ban for corruption has been successful.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:03:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bid to resolve A-League Jets dispute fails</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57514</link><description>A bid to resolve a bitter standoff in the troubled domestic A-League between the Newcastle Jets and Football Federation Australia broke down Friday, setting the scene for legal action.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A bid to resolve a bitter standoff in the troubled domestic A-League between the Newcastle Jets and Football Federation Australia broke down Friday, setting the scene for legal action.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:03:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd 'mulling Hong Kong IPO switch'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57513</link><description>Hong Kong is still in contention for English football giants Manchester United's planned share sale in Asia, Singapore's Straits Times newspaper reported Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hong Kong is still in contention for English football giants Manchester United's planned share sale in Asia, Singapore's Straits Times newspaper reported Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:04:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sporting, Atletico, edge closer to Europa final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57512</link><description>Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon held the balance of power after Thursday's Europa League semi-final first legs.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon held the balance of power after Thursday's Europa League semi-final first legs.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lennon gets two-match ban for ref rant</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57511</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon was banned for two matches on Thursday following his outspoken criticisms of referee Willie Collum following the Hoops' Scottish League Cup final defeat last month.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon was banned for two matches on Thursday following his outspoken criticisms of referee Willie Collum following the Hoops' Scottish League Cup final defeat last month.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:42:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ukraine promises 'affordable' Euro 2012 hotels</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57510</link><description>Ukraine reassured fans on Thursday over hotel room prices during the Euro 2012 tournament, a week after harsh criticism from UEFA chief Michel Platini, who slammed "bandits" for charging exorbitant rates.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ukraine reassured fans on Thursday over hotel room prices during the Euro 2012 tournament, a week after harsh criticism from UEFA chief Michel Platini, who slammed "bandits" for charging exorbitant rates.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:22:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fans turn out in support of Petrov</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57509</link><description>A group of 1,000 fans turned out to show their support for Aston Villa's Bulgarian captain Stiliyan Petrov who is battling acute leukaemia.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A group of 1,000 fans turned out to show their support for Aston Villa's Bulgarian captain Stiliyan Petrov who is battling acute leukaemia.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle need to hold firm, Cisse says</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57508</link><description>In-form Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has called on the club to hold on to their top players for next season when they look sure to be competing again in Europe.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In-form Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has called on the club to hold on to their top players for next season when they look sure to be competing again in Europe.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:42:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dalglish says fans are 'taken for granted'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57507</link><description>Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has criticised officials for taking supporters for "granted" ahead of next month's FA Cup final against Chelsea.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has criticised officials for taking supporters for "granted" ahead of next month's FA Cup final against Chelsea.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raul to quit Schalke at season's end</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57506</link><description>Spanish veteran striker Raul is to quit German side Schalke 04 at the end of the season after two years with the club which he joined after more than a decade of trophy-laden years at Real Madrid, Schalke said on their website.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish veteran striker Raul is to quit German side Schalke 04 at the end of the season after two years with the club which he joined after more than a decade of trophy-laden years at Real Madrid, Schalke said on their website.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thousands at Italian heart-attack footballer's funeral</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57505</link><description>Bergamo came to a virtual standstill on Thursday as thousands of mourners crowded the streets to attend the funeral of footballer Piermario Morosini.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bergamo came to a virtual standstill on Thursday as thousands of mourners crowded the streets to attend the funeral of footballer Piermario Morosini.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:03:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Muamba return would be no surprise to boss Coyle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57504</link><description>Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Fabrice Muamba could return to competitive football despite a cardiac arrest that saw the midfielder's heart stop for more than an hour.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Fabrice Muamba could return to competitive football despite a cardiac arrest that saw the midfielder's heart stop for more than an hour.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:03:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goal hero Drogba hits back at 'too old' jibes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57503</link><description>Didier Drogba insisted he'd provided the perfect riposte to those who branded him "too old" by scoring Chelsea's winner in their Champions League semi-final first leg win over Barcelona.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Didier Drogba insisted he'd provided the perfect riposte to those who branded him "too old" by scoring Chelsea's winner in their Champions League semi-final first leg win over Barcelona.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:42:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo salutes old guard after Barca stunned</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57502</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo said Chelsea's old guard had silenced their critics after leading the club to a 1-0 upset of holders Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo said Chelsea's old guard had silenced their critics after leading the club to a 1-0 upset of holders Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:42:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adelaide United say planning key to Asian success</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57501</link><description>Adelaide United said planning was the key to success in Asia after the 2008 runners-up came through qualifying to stand on the verge of the AFC Champions League knock-out stages.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Adelaide United said planning was the key to success in Asia after the 2008 runners-up came through qualifying to stand on the verge of the AFC Champions League knock-out stages.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:25:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese football club denies hiring Lippi</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57500</link><description>Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande denied Marcello Lippi has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to manage the Chinese club, weeks after the former Italy coach dismissed such reports.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande denied Marcello Lippi has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract to manage the Chinese club, weeks after the former Italy coach dismissed such reports.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:23:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Suazo brace gives Monterrey first-leg CONCACAF win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57499</link><description>Humberto Suazo struck twice in the second half to give Monterrey a 2-0 victory over Santos in the first leg of the all-Mexican CONCACAF Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Humberto Suazo struck twice in the second half to give Monterrey a 2-0 victory over Santos in the first leg of the all-Mexican CONCACAF Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:03:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>J-League football needs a Messi, says Ardiles</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57498</link><description>Argentine great Osvaldo "Ossie" Ardiles urged J-League clubs to spend big to lure the "very, very best" -- even Barcelona's Lionel Messi -- and warned they were now losing out to deep-pocketed China.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Argentine great Osvaldo "Ossie" Ardiles urged J-League clubs to spend big to lure the "very, very best" -- even Barcelona's Lionel Messi -- and warned they were now losing out to deep-pocketed China.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:03:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sporting stand in way of all-Spanish Europa final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57497</link><description>Athletic Bilbao are looking to continue their remarkable continental campaign and set up an all-Spanish Europa League final as they prepare to take on Sporting Lisbon in the semi-final first leg on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Athletic Bilbao are looking to continue their remarkable continental campaign and set up an all-Spanish Europa League final as they prepare to take on Sporting Lisbon in the semi-final first leg on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drogba strikes as Chelsea stun Barcelona</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57494</link><description>Didier Drogba scored the only goal as Chelsea stunned holders Barcelona to score a 1-0 upset victory in their Champions League semi-final first-leg match here on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Didier Drogba scored the only goal as Chelsea stunned holders Barcelona to score a 1-0 upset victory in their Champions League semi-final first-leg match here on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:42:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last-gasp Adelaide spare Aussie blushes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57492</link><description>A last-gasp winner lifted Adelaide United to the top of their group and spared Australian blushes in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A last-gasp winner lifted Adelaide United to the top of their group and spared Australian blushes in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:22:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lyon's top-three challenge fades in Toulouse</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57490</link><description>Lyon's hopes of playing Champions League football next season receded sharply on Wednesday after a 3-0 loss at Toulouse left them six points behind third-placed Lille in Ligue 1 with only six games remaining.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon's hopes of playing Champions League football next season receded sharply on Wednesday after a 3-0 loss at Toulouse left them six points behind third-placed Lille in Ligue 1 with only six games remaining.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves keeper Hennessey out for six months</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57488</link><description>Wolves suffered another setback in their seemingly doomed bid for Premier League survival when goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was ruled out for six months on Wednesday with a knee injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wolves suffered another setback in their seemingly doomed bid for Premier League survival when goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was ruled out for six months on Wednesday with a knee injury.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Giggs can play into his 40s says Neville</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57487</link><description>Gary Neville has backed his longstanding Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs to continue to play into his forties should the Old Trafford great wish to extend his brilliant career that long.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gary Neville has backed his longstanding Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs to continue to play into his forties should the Old Trafford great wish to extend his brilliant career that long.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:42:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bin Hammam absent at crucial CAS appeal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57486</link><description>Mohamed bin Hammam was absent here Wednesday as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) met to determine the powerful Asian regional football chief's future in football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mohamed bin Hammam was absent here Wednesday as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) met to determine the powerful Asian regional football chief's future in football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie doubted himself as main striker</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57485</link><description>Arsenal goal machine Robin van Persie has revealed how he feared he wouldn't be up to the task of leading the Gunners' forward line.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal goal machine Robin van Persie has revealed how he feared he wouldn't be up to the task of leading the Gunners' forward line.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:22:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Police called over Madrid stars' boot theft</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57483</link><description>Munich police are investigating the theft of several pairs of boots belonging to Real Madrid's stars which were stolen from Bayern Munich's stadium before their Champions League clash.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Munich police are investigating the theft of several pairs of boots belonging to Real Madrid's stars which were stolen from Bayern Munich's stadium before their Champions League clash.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea plot Barcelona ambush in Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57482</link><description>Chelsea believe they can stymie the jaw-dropping goalscoring exploits of Lionel Messi and pull off an unlikely upset against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea believe they can stymie the jaw-dropping goalscoring exploits of Lionel Messi and pull off an unlikely upset against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:03:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham's London 2012 bid still on course</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57481</link><description>David Beckham's hopes of playing for a combined British team at the Olympic Games in his native London remained intact after he survived the latest whittling down of manager Stuart Pearce's squad.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Beckham's hopes of playing for a combined British team at the Olympic Games in his native London remained intact after he survived the latest whittling down of manager Stuart Pearce's squad.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Late Gomez strike gives Bayern edge over Real</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57479</link><description>Bayern Munich are on course to reach next month's Champions League final at their Allianz Arena home after Mario Gomez hit a late winner to earn a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in Tuesday's semi-final first leg.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are on course to reach next month's Champions League final at their Allianz Arena home after Mario Gomez hit a late winner to earn a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in Tuesday's semi-final first leg.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:24:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lyon seek reaction at Toulouse in Ligue 1</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57477</link><description>Lyon have no time to brood on their League Cup final failure as Wednesday brings a taxing trip to Toulouse that threatens to end their hopes of a top-three finish in Ligue 1.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon have no time to brood on their League Cup final failure as Wednesday brings a taxing trip to Toulouse that threatens to end their hopes of a top-three finish in Ligue 1.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wounded Lyon seek reaction at Toulouse</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57475</link><description>Lyon have no time to brood on their League Cup final failure as Wednesday brings a taxing trip to Toulouse that threatens to end their hopes of a top-three finish in Ligue 1.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon have no time to brood on their League Cup final failure as Wednesday brings a taxing trip to Toulouse that threatens to end their hopes of a top-three finish in Ligue 1.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real can still beat Bayern, insists Mourinho</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57473</link><description>Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted the Spanish giants can turn things around in the return leg despite losing 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted the Spanish giants can turn things around in the return leg despite losing 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:22:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reading promoted into Premier League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57472</link><description>Reading returned to the English Premier League after securing automatic promotion with a 1-0 win at home to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reading returned to the English Premier League after securing automatic promotion with a 1-0 win at home to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Del Bosque extends Spain contract</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57466</link><description>Vicente del Bosque revealed on Tuesday that he has renewed his contract as Spain coach, which could see him remain in the post until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Vicente del Bosque revealed on Tuesday that he has renewed his contract as Spain coach, which could see him remain in the post until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:41:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fabregas better for Barcelona return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57465</link><description>Cesc Fabregas is convinced he has become a better player since returning to childhood club Barcelona from Arsenal.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cesc Fabregas is convinced he has become a better player since returning to childhood club Barcelona from Arsenal.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi 'only human' says Chelsea's Cech</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57464</link><description>Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has insisted the Blues can stop Barcelona's brilliant playmaker Lionel Messi when the clubs meet in the first leg of a Champions League semi-final here on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has insisted the Blues can stop Barcelona's brilliant playmaker Lionel Messi when the clubs meet in the first leg of a Champions League semi-final here on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:41:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guardiola dismisses talk of Chelsea move</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57462</link><description>Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday that talk of him leaving the European champions for Chelsea was "fantasy".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday that talk of him leaving the European champions for Chelsea was "fantasy".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:21:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>German referee breaks silence over suicide bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57461</link><description>German referee Babak Rafati has broken his silence over his reasons for attempting to commit suicide last November, just hours before he was due to officiate a Bundesliga match between Cologne and Mainz.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German referee Babak Rafati has broken his silence over his reasons for attempting to commit suicide last November, just hours before he was due to officiate a Bundesliga match between Cologne and Mainz.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Matteo calls for 'perfect' Chelsea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57460</link><description>Roberto Di Matteo believes Chelsea will need to play two "perfect" games to beat Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Di Matteo believes Chelsea will need to play two "perfect" games to beat Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:41:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Administrators sue Rangers' former lawyers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57459</link><description>The saga of Rangers' financial collapse took a new twist on Tuesday when the Glasgow giants' administrators announced they were taking legal action against owner Craig Whyte's former lawyers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The saga of Rangers' financial collapse took a new twist on Tuesday when the Glasgow giants' administrators announced they were taking legal action against owner Craig Whyte's former lawyers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poland's Euro 2012 stadium clears new hurdle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57457</link><description>Poland's national stadium, where Euro 2012 kicks off in two months, cleared a new hurdle on Tuesday with its first ever club game, pitting Polish league leaders Legia Warsaw against Spanish side Sevilla.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Poland's national stadium, where Euro 2012 kicks off in two months, cleared a new hurdle on Tuesday with its first ever club game, pitting Polish league leaders Legia Warsaw against Spanish side Sevilla.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:41:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>France coach hints at club move - report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57454</link><description>France coach Laurent Blanc hinted in an interview published on Tuesday that he could move into club management next season, as his contract with the national side has not been extended.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France coach Laurent Blanc hinted in an interview published on Tuesday that he could move into club management next season, as his contract with the national side has not been extended.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:41:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gourcuff set for Lyon return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57453</link><description>Injury-plagued midfielder Yoann Gourcuff has been recalled to the Lyon squad for Wednesday's match against Toulouse, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Injury-plagued midfielder Yoann Gourcuff has been recalled to the Lyon squad for Wednesday's match against Toulouse, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fear factor cost Chelsea says Barca star Alves</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57452</link><description>Barcelona defender Dani Alves has lit the touchpaper for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final with Chelsea by suggesting fear cost the Premier League side victory in the 2009 semi-finals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona defender Dani Alves has lit the touchpaper for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final with Chelsea by suggesting fear cost the Premier League side victory in the 2009 semi-finals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steaua Bucharest owner cleared of corruption</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57451</link><description>The MEP and owner of Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest, George 'Gigi' Becali, was on Tuesday cleared over allegations he tried to bribe players from another club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The MEP and owner of Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest, George 'Gigi' Becali, was on Tuesday cleared over allegations he tried to bribe players from another club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian footballer's coffin in stadium for final salute</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=57450</link><description>Thousands of fans attended a memorial ceremony on Tuesday at the home stadium in Tuscany of footballer Piermario Morosini, who died suddenly during a game on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of fans attended a memorial ceremony on Tuesday at the home stadium in Tuscany of footballer Piermario Morosini, who died suddenly during a game on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
