﻿<?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>Fri, 24 May 2013 15:13:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright /><generator>GOLTV Canada</generator><item><title>Mazzarri to replace Stramaccioni at Inter</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68164</link><description>Inter Milan have fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni and will replace him with former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri, the club said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Inter Milan have fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni and will replace him with former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri, the club said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund out to scale 'Everest' of Euro final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68163</link><description>Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said his team face their "Everest" in Saturday's Champions League final, describing their showdown with Bayern Munich as the "perfect game in the perfect stadium".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has said his team face their "Everest" in Saturday's Champions League final, describing their showdown with Bayern Munich as the "perfect game in the perfect stadium".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marseille, Baup agree to one-year extension</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68162</link><description>Marseille coach Elie Baup has reached an agreement with the club to extend his contract for an extra year through to the end of the 2014/15 season, the Ligue 1 side announced Friday on its website.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marseille coach Elie Baup has reached an agreement with the club to extend his contract for an extra year through to the end of the 2014/15 season, the Ligue 1 side announced Friday on its website.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 20:41:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hummels fit for Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68161</link><description>Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels revealed on Friday that he is fit to play in the all-German Champions League final against Bayern Munich after overcoming an ankle injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels revealed on Friday that he is fit to play in the all-German Champions League final against Bayern Munich after overcoming an ankle injury.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 20:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Euro final penalties won't bother Bayern</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68160</link><description>Germany star Thomas Mueller has insisted the prospect of Saturday's Champions League final being settled by penalties will not bother Bayern Munich, despite suffering the heart-break of losing the 2012 final in a shoot-out.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany star Thomas Mueller has insisted the prospect of Saturday's Champions League final being settled by penalties will not bother Bayern Munich, despite suffering the heart-break of losing the 2012 final in a shoot-out.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 20:01:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dan Tan charged in Hungary football match-fixing probe</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68159</link><description>Hungarian prosecutors said Friday that Dan Tan, a notorious Singaporean alleged match-fixer wanted around the world, was charged in absentia along with 44 others suspected of manipulating football matches.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hungarian prosecutors said Friday that Dan Tan, a notorious Singaporean alleged match-fixer wanted around the world, was charged in absentia along with 44 others suspected of manipulating football matches.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:41:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benitez close to joining Napoli - press</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68158</link><description>Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is on the brink of joining Napoli for next season, according to Italian press reports on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is on the brink of joining Napoli for next season, according to Italian press reports on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>English FA to bid for Euro 2020 final - Gill</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68157</link><description>English Football Association vice-chairman David Gill on Friday admitted his organisation are set to bid for the right to host the Euro 2020 final and semi-finals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[English Football Association vice-chairman David Gill on Friday admitted his organisation are set to bid for the right to host the Euro 2020 final and semi-finals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:21:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs star Townsend charged over betting</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68156</link><description>Tottenham winger Andros Townsend was charged with breaching betting regulations by the Football Association on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham winger Andros Townsend was charged with breaching betting regulations by the Football Association on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:21:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heynckes at ease with pre-final pressure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68154</link><description>A smiling Jupp Heynckes played down talk of pre-match nerves ahead of his penultimate assignment as Bayern Munich manager in Saturday's all-German Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A smiling Jupp Heynckes played down talk of pre-match nerves ahead of his penultimate assignment as Bayern Munich manager in Saturday's all-German Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 19:01:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Phelan leaves Man Utd after Moyes arrival</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68152</link><description>David Moyes started his Manchester United overhaul on Friday as the club's new manager parted company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Moyes started his Manchester United overhaul on Friday as the club's new manager parted company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hibs captain McPake to miss Cup final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68151</link><description>Hibernian on Friday suffered a significant setback ahead of this weekend's Scottish Cup final as captain James McPake was ruled out of the clash against Celtic.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hibernian on Friday suffered a significant setback ahead of this weekend's Scottish Cup final as captain James McPake was ruled out of the clash against Celtic.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:01:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sanchez to stay and fight for place at Barca</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68150</link><description>Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez has said he is determined to stay at the club and play on a more regular basis despite interest from other sides.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez has said he is determined to stay at the club and play on a more regular basis despite interest from other sides.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 18:01:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan's J-League still blazing trails at 20</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68149</link><description>Japan's J-League was a trailblazer for Asian football when it debuted in 1993 and now, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is still pointing the way forwards for the region.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan's J-League was a trailblazer for Asian football when it debuted in 1993 and now, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is still pointing the way forwards for the region.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 17:41:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Monaco announce Moutinho, Rodriguez signings</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68148</link><description>AS Monaco have reached agreement with Porto to sign Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez, the club announced on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AS Monaco have reached agreement with Porto to sign Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez, the club announced on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 17:41:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Russia football reality lags behind ambitions</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68147</link><description>Shortly before half-time in a Russian Premier League match, Dinamo Moscow goalkeeper Anton Shunin jumped like a startled hare, clutched his face and then rolled in agony on the turf.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shortly before half-time in a Russian Premier League match, Dinamo Moscow goalkeeper Anton Shunin jumped like a startled hare, clutched his face and then rolled in agony on the turf.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Europa League winners get entry into Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68145</link><description>The winners of the Europa League will automatically qualify for a place in the lucrative Champions League from 2015, UEFA announced on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The winners of the Europa League will automatically qualify for a place in the lucrative Champions League from 2015, UEFA announced on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 15:01:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hoffenheim on verge of top-flight safety</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68144</link><description>Hoffenheim are on the verge of keeping their Bundesliga status next season after their 3-1 win at home to Kaiserslautern in the promotion/relegation play-off first-leg, ahead of Monday's return.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hoffenheim are on the verge of keeping their Bundesliga status next season after their 3-1 win at home to Kaiserslautern in the promotion/relegation play-off first-leg, ahead of Monday's return.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 13:21:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Platini warns of 'dangers' threatening sport</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68143</link><description>Michel Platini, the president of European football's governing body UEFA, on Friday called for action against the three dangers threatening football: match-fixing, discrimination and financial excess.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Michel Platini, the president of European football's governing body UEFA, on Friday called for action against the three dangers threatening football: match-fixing, discrimination and financial excess.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:41:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Playoff winners set for cash bonanza</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68142</link><description>The winners of Monday's Championship play-off final between Crystal Palace and Watford can expect to receive £120 million ($182 million) if they are relegated from the Premier League after just a season in England's top flight.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The winners of Monday's Championship play-off final between Crystal Palace and Watford can expect to receive £120 million ($182 million) if they are relegated from the Premier League after just a season in England's top flight.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neymar would help Messi - Alves</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68141</link><description>Barcelona full-back Dani Alves has claimed the signing of his Brazilian international colleague Neymar would help ease the burden that has been placed on Lionel Messi this season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona full-back Dani Alves has claimed the signing of his Brazilian international colleague Neymar would help ease the burden that has been placed on Lionel Messi this season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:23:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Half-fit Messi called up by Argentina</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68140</link><description>Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has called up Lionel Messi for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador, even though the Barcelona forward is only half-fit.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has called up Lionel Messi for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador, even though the Barcelona forward is only half-fit.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Four-goal comeback lifts Man City over Chelsea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68139</link><description>Micah Richards scored in the 90th minute to complete a stunning comeback from a three-goal deficit and give Manchester City a 4-3 victory over Chelsea in an exhibition thriller.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Micah Richards scored in the 90th minute to complete a stunning comeback from a three-goal deficit and give Manchester City a 4-3 victory over Chelsea in an exhibition thriller.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 05:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolfsburg stun holders Lyon</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68138</link><description>German club Wolfsburg ended Lyon's two-year reign as women's Champions League holders with a shock 1-0 win over the French side in Thursday's final at Stamford Bridge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German club Wolfsburg ended Lyon's two-year reign as women's Champions League holders with a shock 1-0 win over the French side in Thursday's final at Stamford Bridge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 22:21:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Berlin to host 2015 Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68137</link><description>Berlin's Olympic Stadium will host the 2015 Champions League final, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday after a two-day meeting in London ahead of the 2013 final at Wembley on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Berlin's Olympic Stadium will host the 2015 Champions League final, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday after a two-day meeting in London ahead of the 2013 final at Wembley on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 20:02:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UEFA approves 10-game racism ban, blood tests</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68136</link><description> European football's governing body UEFA on Thursday formally ratified plans to impose 10-game European suspensions on players and officials found guilty of racism.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ European football's governing body UEFA on Thursday formally ratified plans to impose 10-game European suspensions on players and officials found guilty of racism.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 17:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic's Lennon gets Scottish Cup final reprieve</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68135</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon was given a suspended one-game touchline ban by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Thursday, meaning he is free to sit in the dug-out for his side's clash with Hibernian in Sunday's Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon was given a suspended one-game touchline ban by the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Thursday, meaning he is free to sit in the dug-out for his side's clash with Hibernian in Sunday's Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern star sorry for injury victim Goetze</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68134</link><description>Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger has said he is sorry future team-mate Mario Goetze will not be able to play for opponents Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Champions League final after succumbing to a hamstring injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger has said he is sorry future team-mate Mario Goetze will not be able to play for opponents Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Champions League final after succumbing to a hamstring injury.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand extends Man United contract</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68132</link><description>Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League champions announced on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Robben bids to shake off hoodoo in Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68130</link><description>Despite having won league titles in four countries, Arjen Robben knows that Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund may represent his last chance to prove he is not one of football's nearly men.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite having won league titles in four countries, Arjen Robben knows that Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund may represent his last chance to prove he is not one of football's nearly men.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lewandowski - Dortmund's want-away hot-shot</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68129</link><description>Borussia Dortmund's biggest weapon in Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich is Robert Lewandowski, who will be hoping to gun down the Bavarians at Wembley before sealing a transfer to the Allianz Arena in the summer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's biggest weapon in Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich is Robert Lewandowski, who will be hoping to gun down the Bavarians at Wembley before sealing a transfer to the Allianz Arena in the summer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guangzhou Evergrande coach not satisfied with last eight</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68128</link><description>Marcello Lippi warned Guangzhou Evergrande that reaching the AFC Champions League quarter-finals was not enough and urged his illustrious team to go at least one step further.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marcello Lippi warned Guangzhou Evergrande that reaching the AFC Champions League quarter-finals was not enough and urged his illustrious team to go at least one step further.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 05:41:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Daring Dortmund interrupt Bayern's feast</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68127</link><description>The all-German Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich on Saturday marks the culmination of an intensifying and increasingly bitter rivalry.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The all-German Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich on Saturday marks the culmination of an intensifying and increasingly bitter rivalry.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ex-Man City star Reyna named new NYCFC exec</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68126</link><description>Former Rangers and Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna, who won 112 caps for the USA, was named the director of football for Major League Soccer's new New York City Football Club on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Rangers and Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna, who won 112 caps for the USA, was named the director of football for Major League Soccer's new New York City Football Club on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 22:01:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City target Pellegrini confirms Malaga exit</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68125</link><description>Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season, the Chilean announced on Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season, the Chilean announced on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Petrov handed Aston Villa academy role</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68123</link><description>Aston Villa announced on Wednesday that Stiliyan Petrov has been given a role at the club's youth academy, after he retired from football following a battle with acute leukaemia.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa announced on Wednesday that Stiliyan Petrov has been given a role at the club's youth academy, after he retired from football following a battle with acute leukaemia.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pulis 'disappointed' by Stoke departure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68122</link><description>Tony Pulis said on Wednesday that he was "disappointed" after leaving his post as Stoke City manager, but that he understood chairman Peter Coates' reasons for wanting to take the club in a different direction.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tony Pulis said on Wednesday that he was "disappointed" after leaving his post as Stoke City manager, but that he understood chairman Peter Coates' reasons for wanting to take the club in a different direction.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beating Mourinho 'extra motivation' for Barca's Xavi</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68120</link><description>Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has admitted that beating Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been an extra motivating factor for his side over the past three years.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has admitted that beating Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been an extra motivating factor for his side over the past three years.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ibrahimovic not ruling out PSG departure</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68119</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic admitted Wednesday that a departure from the Ligue 1 champions could not be ruled out if the club continues to lack stability behind the scenes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic admitted Wednesday that a departure from the Ligue 1 champions could not be ruled out if the club continues to lack stability behind the scenes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:01:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falcao insists he is not thinking about transfer</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68118</link><description>Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao insisted he had not been thinking about a blockbuster summer transfer as he hogged the limelight in a friendly win in Singapore on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao insisted he had not been thinking about a blockbuster summer transfer as he hogged the limelight in a friendly win in Singapore on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:01:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arnesen 'on way out at Hamburg'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68117</link><description>Hamburg have split with sporting director Frank Arnesen and are in discussions to replace him with Felix Magath, who coached both Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg to the Bundesliga title, according to reports on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hamburg have split with sporting director Frank Arnesen and are in discussions to replace him with Felix Magath, who coached both Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg to the Bundesliga title, according to reports on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:41:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho, Ronaldo given two-game cup bans</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68116</link><description>Outgoing Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been given a two-match ban by the Spanish Football Federation after being sent from the touchline in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Outgoing Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been given a two-match ban by the Spanish Football Federation after being sent from the touchline in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:21:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Time to win Euro final, says Bayern's Ribery</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68115</link><description>Franck Ribery says the time for talking is over as Bayern Munich owe it to their fans to make up for their two recent failed attempts by winning the Champions League title in Saturday's final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Franck Ribery says the time for talking is over as Bayern Munich owe it to their fans to make up for their two recent failed attempts by winning the Champions League title in Saturday's final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seedorf-Milan 'rumours intensify'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68114</link><description>Rumours of Clarence Seedorf's future appointment as coach of AC Milan intensified Wednesday as incumbent Massimiliano Allegri held an inconclusive meeting with the club's hierarchy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rumours of Clarence Seedorf's future appointment as coach of AC Milan intensified Wednesday as incumbent Massimiliano Allegri held an inconclusive meeting with the club's hierarchy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund's Goetze ruled out of Wembley final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68113</link><description>A hamstring injury has ruled Borussia Dortmund's Germany midfield star Mario Goetze out of Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley against Bayern Munich -- the club he will join next month after actioning a release clause in his contract.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A hamstring injury has ruled Borussia Dortmund's Germany midfield star Mario Goetze out of Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley against Bayern Munich -- the club he will join next month after actioning a release clause in his contract.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:01:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martinez mulling over Wigan future, says chairman</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68112</link><description>Roberto Martinez is poised to make a decision about whether or not to stay on as manager of Wigan Athletic, club chairman Dave Whelan revealed on Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Martinez is poised to make a decision about whether or not to stay on as manager of Wigan Athletic, club chairman Dave Whelan revealed on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amorebieta, Boateng sign for Fulham</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68111</link><description>Fulham announced on Wednesday that Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk midfielder Derek Boateng have both joined the club on free transfers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fulham announced on Wednesday that Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta and Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk midfielder Derek Boateng have both joined the club on free transfers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany's Badstuber a World Cup doubt</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68109</link><description>Germany defender Holger Badstuber will be out for the next 10 months and faces a race against time to be fit for the 2014 World Cup after serious knee surgery, Bayern Munich confirmed Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany defender Holger Badstuber will be out for the next 10 months and faces a race against time to be fit for the 2014 World Cup after serious knee surgery, Bayern Munich confirmed Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli's Mazzarri poised to join Inter</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68107</link><description>Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is poised to join Inter Milan on a two-year deal, according to reports Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is poised to join Inter Milan on a two-year deal, according to reports Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:21:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool won't sell Suarez, says Rodgers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68105</link><description>Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says controversial striker Luis Suarez will not be sold, as the Merseyside club target Champions League qualification next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says controversial striker Luis Suarez will not be sold, as the Merseyside club target Champions League qualification next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carlton Cole to leave West Ham</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68103</link><description>Former England striker Carlton Cole will leave West Ham United during the close season, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former England striker Carlton Cole will leave West Ham United during the close season, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Andy Carroll drops out of England squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68102</link><description>Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has withdrawn from the England squad for the friendly games against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil because of a foot injury, the Football Association have announced.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has withdrawn from the England squad for the friendly games against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil because of a foot injury, the Football Association have announced.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern out to exorcise ghosts of 2012 defeat</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68100</link><description>Bayern Munich are out to exorcise the ghosts of losing the 2012 Champions League final at home to Chelsea when they take on Borussia Dortmund on Saturday at Wembley for the European title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are out to exorcise the ghosts of losing the 2012 Champions League final at home to Chelsea when they take on Borussia Dortmund on Saturday at Wembley for the European title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 03:01:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68099</link><description>Manchester City and the New York Yankees are teaming up to launch a new Major League Soccer club in New York City, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City and the New York Yankees are teaming up to launch a new Major League Soccer club in New York City, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 23:01:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pulis leaves Stoke after seven years in charge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68098</link><description>Manager Tony Pulis has left Stoke after seven years in charge, the Premier League club announced late Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manager Tony Pulis has left Stoke after seven years in charge, the Premier League club announced late Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 22:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Buriram, FC Seoul into Asian quarter-finals</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68095</link><description>Thai qualifiers Buriram United held off Uzbek giants Bunyodkor to reach the AFC Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday as FC Seoul beat nine-man Beijing Guoan 3-1.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thai qualifiers Buriram United held off Uzbek giants Bunyodkor to reach the AFC Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday as FC Seoul beat nine-man Beijing Guoan 3-1.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stadium access for Saudi women under debate</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68094</link><description>Women could be allowed in to football stadiums in Saudi Arabia in the near future after the head of the country's football federation said he was in favour of the idea.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Women could be allowed in to football stadiums in Saudi Arabia in the near future after the head of the country's football federation said he was in favour of the idea.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>England braced for Mourinho's Chelsea return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68091</link><description>Jose Mourinho looks set to be welcomed back to Chelsea with open arms, but his reputation has been sullied during his three-year stint at Real Madrid and he will return to Stamford Bridge with several thorny issues to address.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho looks set to be welcomed back to Chelsea with open arms, but his reputation has been sullied during his three-year stint at Real Madrid and he will return to Stamford Bridge with several thorny issues to address.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 17:02:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund's path from cash-crisis to Wembley</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68090</link><description>Borussia Dortmund's path from the brink of bankruptcy in 2005 to Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich has been dubbed "Ground Zero to Wembley" by CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's path from the brink of bankruptcy in 2005 to Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich has been dubbed "Ground Zero to Wembley" by CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli say open to Dzeko, Cavani exchange</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68089</link><description>Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed on Tuesday that he would be willing to discuss a deal with Manchester City that would see strikers Edin Dzeko and Edinson Cavani move in opposite directions.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed on Tuesday that he would be willing to discuss a deal with Manchester City that would see strikers Edin Dzeko and Edinson Cavani move in opposite directions.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hibs striker Griffiths gets Scotland call-up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68088</link><description>On-loan Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths capped a fine season by being called up to the Scotland squad on Tuesday for next month's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Croatia.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On-loan Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths capped a fine season by being called up to the Scotland squad on Tuesday for next month's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Croatia.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sociedad coach Montanier to leave for Rennes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68087</link><description>Philippe Montanier will leave Spanish side Real Sociedad at the end of this season to take over at French Ligue 1 club Rennes, it was confirmed on Tuesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Philippe Montanier will leave Spanish side Real Sociedad at the end of this season to take over at French Ligue 1 club Rennes, it was confirmed on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:22:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brighton 'sorry' for pre-match dirty protest</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68086</link><description>Brighton and Hove Albion have formally apologised to rivals Crystal Palace after excrement was reportedly found on the floor of the London club's changing room prior to the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final last week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brighton and Hove Albion have formally apologised to rivals Crystal Palace after excrement was reportedly found on the floor of the London club's changing room prior to the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final last week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spanish press jeers departing Mourinho's record</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68085</link><description>Spain's press bid a caustic farewell Tuesday to self-anointed Special One Jose Mourinho, jeering his divisive three-year reign at Real Madrid and his failure to win more silverware.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain's press bid a caustic farewell Tuesday to self-anointed Special One Jose Mourinho, jeering his divisive three-year reign at Real Madrid and his failure to win more silverware.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:02:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atletico say blockbuster transfer up to Falcao</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68084</link><description>Atletico Madrid left this summer's expected blockbuster transfer in Radamel Falcao's hands on Tuesday when they admitted the prolific striker was free to leave and decide his own future.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid left this summer's expected blockbuster transfer in Radamel Falcao's hands on Tuesday when they admitted the prolific striker was free to leave and decide his own future.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Late-season retirements hint at Premier League flux</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68082</link><description>The 2012-13 Premier League campaign could not match its predecessor for suspense, but a host of late-season retirements and managerial changes foreshadowed seismic changes in the English game.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2012-13 Premier League campaign could not match its predecessor for suspense, but a host of late-season retirements and managerial changes foreshadowed seismic changes in the English game.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inter's lament the loudest in Serie A</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68081</link><description>Serie A giants Inter Milan were left among the league's biggest losers after a final, dramatic day of action caused a number of surprises in Italy's top flight.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Serie A giants Inter Milan were left among the league's biggest losers after a final, dramatic day of action caused a number of surprises in Italy's top flight.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of the season</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68080</link><description>Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after a turbulent three-year spell in charge of the Spanish giants, club president Florentino Perez confirmed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after a turbulent three-year spell in charge of the Spanish giants, club president Florentino Perez confirmed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'We're a mess', Indonesia football official admits</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68079</link><description>Indonesian football is in "such a mess" that nothing will be done to address the issue of unruly crowds at international games despite the country being fined $15,000, an official admitted Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Indonesian football is in "such a mess" that nothing will be done to address the issue of unruly crowds at international games despite the country being fined $15,000, an official admitted Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lippi's Guangzhou poised for Asia's last eight</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68078</link><description>Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande will look to sweep aside the challenge of Central Coast Mariners and book their spot in the AFC Champions League last eight for the second year running this week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande will look to sweep aside the challenge of Central Coast Mariners and book their spot in the AFC Champions League last eight for the second year running this week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:02:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schwarzer says he deserves new Fulham contract</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68076</link><description>Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer feels he has done enough to deserve a new contract at Fulham, and if the London club fails to deliver he will consider offers from other Premier League sides.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer feels he has done enough to deserve a new contract at Fulham, and if the London club fails to deliver he will consider offers from other Premier League sides.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:22:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steaua Bucharest boss gets two years in prison</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68075</link><description>The controversial boss of Romania's top football club Steaua Bucharest and a former defence minister were slapped with a two-year prison sentence over an illegal deal involving public land.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The controversial boss of Romania's top football club Steaua Bucharest and a former defence minister were slapped with a two-year prison sentence over an illegal deal involving public land.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 04:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson wins managers' award</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68072</link><description>Outgoing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson heads into retirement with the Premier League manager of the year award.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Outgoing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson heads into retirement with the Premier League manager of the year award.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 23:21:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho flashpoints in Madrid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68071</link><description>Jose Mourinho's three-year reign at Real Madrid has never been short of controversy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho's three-year reign at Real Madrid has never been short of controversy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>European failure Mourinho's legacy in Madrid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68070</link><description>Jose Mourinho's three-year reign in charge of Real Madrid was finally brought to an end on Monday when it was announced that the Portuguese will leave the club at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho's three-year reign in charge of Real Madrid was finally brought to an end on Monday when it was announced that the Portuguese will leave the club at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roma hit with fan ban over racist abuse</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68065</link><description>Roma will play their next league game without fans in the Olympic Stadium's 'Curva Sud' for their role in targeting AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli with racist abuse last week, officials said Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roma will play their next league game without fans in the Olympic Stadium's 'Curva Sud' for their role in targeting AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli with racist abuse last week, officials said Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cup champs Atletico kick off busy Asian summer</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68064</link><description>Atletico Madrid kicked off a busy summer of Asian tours by top European football clubs on Monday when they arrived in Singapore fresh from downing city rivals Real to win the Spanish Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid kicked off a busy summer of Asian tours by top European football clubs on Monday when they arrived in Singapore fresh from downing city rivals Real to win the Spanish Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:41:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli president in London to meet Benitez: reports</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68063</link><description>Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was in London Monday to meet Rafael Benitez in a bid to lure Chelsea's interim manager to the Serie A club, according to reports in Italy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis was in London Monday to meet Rafael Benitez in a bid to lure Chelsea's interim manager to the Serie A club, according to reports in Italy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hearts avoid relegation over financial crisis</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68062</link><description>Hearts have avoided relegation after Scottish Premier League chiefs decided the financial problems of the Edinburgh club's majority shareholder had not breached its rules before the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hearts have avoided relegation after Scottish Premier League chiefs decided the financial problems of the Edinburgh club's majority shareholder had not breached its rules before the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:41:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi: I can only play for Barca</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68061</link><description>Argentine football star Lionel Messi said Monday he could not play for any team other than Barcelona, where he has been since the age of 13.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Argentine football star Lionel Messi said Monday he could not play for any team other than Barcelona, where he has been since the age of 13.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:21:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life after Fergie begins as Moyes arrives</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68058</link><description>David Moyes started the post-Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United on Monday as the Premier League champions' new boss arrived at the club's training ground for the first time.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Moyes started the post-Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United on Monday as the Premier League champions' new boss arrived at the club's training ground for the first time.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lampard would welcome Mourinho reunion</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68057</link><description>Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard on Monday admitted he would love to work with Jose Mourinho again as reports continue to link the Real Madrid manager with a return to Stamford Bridge.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard on Monday admitted he would love to work with Jose Mourinho again as reports continue to link the Real Madrid manager with a return to Stamford Bridge.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Assault charge against Liverpool's Sterling dropped</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68056</link><description>Liverpool and England footballer Raheem Sterling had a charge of common assault against him dropped on Monday after two witnesses failed to turn up to court.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool and England footballer Raheem Sterling had a charge of common assault against him dropped on Monday after two witnesses failed to turn up to court.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neville brothers' father charged with assault</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68053</link><description>Neville Neville, the father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville, has been charged with sexual assault, prosecutors said Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Neville Neville, the father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville, has been charged with sexual assault, prosecutors said Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG block Ancelotti's Madrid switch</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68052</link><description>Carlo Ancelotti, who wants to quit Paris Saint-Germain and succeed Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, has found his escape route blocked by the French champions' Qatari owners.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti, who wants to quit Paris Saint-Germain and succeed Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, has found his escape route blocked by the French champions' Qatari owners.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eriksson in talks with Guangzhou R&amp;F - club</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68051</link><description>A Chinese football club is in talks to appoint Sven-Goran Eriksson as their next manager, a spokesman said Monday, despite reports linking the former England boss to the Cameroon national side.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A Chinese football club is in talks to appoint Sven-Goran Eriksson as their next manager, a spokesman said Monday, despite reports linking the former England boss to the Cameroon national side.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:22:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger salutes players as Arsenal defy critics</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68048</link><description>Arsene Wenger admits he is delighted Arsenal have proved the critics wrong after his team secured their place in the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Newcastle.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger admits he is delighted Arsenal have proved the critics wrong after his team secured their place in the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Newcastle.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd look forward after Ferguson says goodbye</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68047</link><description>Robin van Persie said Manchester United were already looking to the future after Alex Ferguson closed the book on his 26-and-a-half-year managerial tenure with an incredible 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Robin van Persie said Manchester United were already looking to the future after Alex Ferguson closed the book on his 26-and-a-half-year managerial tenure with an incredible 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villas-Boas tells Spurs to raise their game</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68046</link><description>Andre Villas-Boas has told his Tottenham players they will have to raise their performance levels to new heights next season after they once again failed to qualify for the Champions League despite a club-record Premier League points total.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andre Villas-Boas has told his Tottenham players they will have to raise their performance levels to new heights next season after they once again failed to qualify for the Champions League despite a club-record Premier League points total.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lennon backs weary Celtic for Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68045</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his players are physically and mentally ready for next Sunday's Scottish Cup final as they ended their Scottish Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Dundee United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his players are physically and mentally ready for next Sunday's Scottish Cup final as they ended their Scottish Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Dundee United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea will challenge for title says Benitez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68044</link><description>Rafael Benitez insists he has left behind a Chelsea side capable of challenging for the Premier League title next season after ending his six-month reign with the 2-1 victory over Everton that secured a third-placed finish.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rafael Benitez insists he has left behind a Chelsea side capable of challenging for the Premier League title next season after ending his six-month reign with the 2-1 victory over Everton that secured a third-placed finish.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 02:42:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool manager pays tribute to retiring Carragher</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68041</link><description>Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to Jamie Carragher after the veteran defender bowed out with an emotional farewell in his side's 1-0 win over QPR at Anfield.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to Jamie Carragher after the veteran defender bowed out with an emotional farewell in his side's 1-0 win over QPR at Anfield.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 02:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Late Mexes winner saves Milan's Champs League bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68039</link><description>Frenchman Phillipe Mexes scored a late winner for AC Milan in a 2-1 comeback victory at Siena on Sunday which saved the Serie A giants' chances of appearing in next season's Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frenchman Phillipe Mexes scored a late winner for AC Milan in a 2-1 comeback victory at Siena on Sunday which saved the Serie A giants' chances of appearing in next season's Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 23:02:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rain kings Barca stay on course for 100 points</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68037</link><description>Barcelona celebrated lifting the La Liga trophy for a 22nd time with a 2-1 win over Valladolid on Sunday at a rain-lashed Camp Nou.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona celebrated lifting the La Liga trophy for a 22nd time with a 2-1 win over Valladolid on Sunday at a rain-lashed Camp Nou.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 22:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Porto win 27th Portuguese title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68033</link><description>FC Porto captured their 27th Portuguese league title on Sunday after beating Pacos de Ferreira 2-0.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[FC Porto captured their 27th Portuguese league title on Sunday after beating Pacos de Ferreira 2-0.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 22:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premier League ref Halsey retires</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68030</link><description>Premier League referee Mark Halsey retired on Sunday after taking charge of Norwich's 3-2 win at Manchester City on the final day of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Premier League referee Mark Halsey retired on Sunday after taking charge of Norwich's 3-2 win at Manchester City on the final day of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 21:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Torres gives Benitez happy Chelsea ending</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68028</link><description>Fernando Torres ensured Rafael Benitez's troubled reign at Chelsea ended with a third place finish, striking a 76th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 over Everton at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fernando Torres ensured Rafael Benitez's troubled reign at Chelsea ended with a third place finish, striking a 76th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 over Everton at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs suffer Euro agony despite Bale magic</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68027</link><description>Gareth Bale scored another stunning late winner for Tottenham, but his side's 1-0 victory over 10-man Sunderland was not enough to win the battle to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gareth Bale scored another stunning late winner for Tottenham, but his side's 1-0 victory over 10-man Sunderland was not enough to win the battle to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal seal Champions League berth, Fergie bows out</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68023</link><description>Arsenal won the race for fourth place in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at Newcastle, while Alex Ferguson's career ended in remarkable fashion as Manchester United drew 5-5 at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal won the race for fourth place in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at Newcastle, while Alex Ferguson's career ended in remarkable fashion as Manchester United drew 5-5 at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 18:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lyon edge towards Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68021</link><description>Ten-man Lyon edged closer to Champions League football next season as they came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw at Nice on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten-man Lyon edged closer to Champions League football next season as they came from behind to snatch a 1-1 draw at Nice on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:41:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribery in form of career, says Bayern boss</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68020</link><description>France winger Franck Ribery is in the form of his career, according to coach Jupp Heynckes, as Bayern Munich prepare to head to Wembley for Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France winger Franck Ribery is in the form of his career, according to coach Jupp Heynckes, as Bayern Munich prepare to head to Wembley for Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunderland's Bardsley axed after casino pic</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68019</link><description>Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley was left out of Sunday's game at Tottenham after being pictured lying in a pile of £50 notes on a casino floor.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley was left out of Sunday's game at Tottenham after being pictured lying in a pile of £50 notes on a casino floor.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 17:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholes on bench in Ferguson's last game</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68017</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson named veteran midfielder Paul Scholes on the bench as the two men prepared to bow out of the game at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson named veteran midfielder Paul Scholes on the bench as the two men prepared to bow out of the game at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic warm up for Cup final with closing win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68016</link><description>Celtic ended a run of six winless away matches as they warmed up for the Scottish Cup final with a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic ended a run of six winless away matches as they warmed up for the Scottish Cup final with a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho could leave Real 'this week'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68014</link><description>Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho could leave the club as early as this week according to reports in the Spanish press on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho could leave the club as early as this week according to reports in the Spanish press on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 14:22:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney to miss Fergie farewell with baby due</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68013</link><description>Wayne Rooney is set to miss Alex Ferguson's last match as Manchester United manager on Sunday after being given permission to be with pregnant wife Coleen.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney is set to miss Alex Ferguson's last match as Manchester United manager on Sunday after being given permission to be with pregnant wife Coleen.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 14:02:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hummels confident of making Wembley final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68012</link><description>Germany defender Mats Hummels said Sunday he is confident of playing in Borussia Dortmund's Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley despite damaging his right ankle.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany defender Mats Hummels said Sunday he is confident of playing in Borussia Dortmund's Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley despite damaging his right ankle.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clichy signs new deal with Man City</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68011</link><description>Manchester City defender Gael Clichy signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City defender Gael Clichy signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League club on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 13:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd's Ferguson set for final goodbye at West Brom</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68010</link><description>English football will witness the end of an era on Sunday when Alex Ferguson takes charge of Manchester United for the 1,500th and final time in their last game of the season at West Bromwich Albion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[English football will witness the end of an era on Sunday when Alex Ferguson takes charge of Manchester United for the 1,500th and final time in their last game of the season at West Bromwich Albion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 11:03:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca's Pedro targeting 100 points</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68006</link><description>Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez has claimed he and his teammates are targeting Real Madrid's league record of 100 points after sealing the title last weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez has claimed he and his teammates are targeting Real Madrid's league record of 100 points after sealing the title last weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 03:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tearful Beckham bids farewell to Paris and career</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68005</link><description>With the Beatles ringing in his ears and tears in his eyes, David Beckham said that his starring role in Paris Saint-Germain's French title party was the last chapter of his colourful career.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the Beatles ringing in his ears and tears in his eyes, David Beckham said that his starring role in Paris Saint-Germain's French title party was the last chapter of his colourful career.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 03:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern thrill, Dortmund worry for Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68003</link><description>Borussia Dortmund must wait on Mats Hummels' ankle injury for next Saturday's Champions League final, while Wembley opponents Bayern Munich finished the Bundesliga season with a seven-goal thriller.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund must wait on Mats Hummels' ankle injury for next Saturday's Champions League final, while Wembley opponents Bayern Munich finished the Bundesliga season with a seven-goal thriller.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 02:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>England manager Hodgson frustrated as stars go west</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68002</link><description>England manager Roy Hodgson on Sunday admitted his frustration that Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all planned exhibition matches thousands of miles away from home as soon as the Premier League season is completed this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England manager Roy Hodgson on Sunday admitted his frustration that Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all planned exhibition matches thousands of miles away from home as soon as the Premier League season is completed this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 02:02:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champs Celtic aim to end with rare away win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68001</link><description>Champions Celtic will wrap up their Scottish Premier League campaign on Sunday by looking to end a six-game run without an away league win.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions Celtic will wrap up their Scottish Premier League campaign on Sunday by looking to end a six-game run without an away league win.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 01:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan, Fiorentina in final European push</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=68000</link><description>AC Milan and Fiorentina's duel for Serie A's final Champions League place, and a Udinese-Lazio battle for Europa League qualification will bring the curtain down on the Italian season this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan and Fiorentina's duel for Serie A's final Champions League place, and a Udinese-Lazio battle for Europa League qualification will bring the curtain down on the Italian season this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 01:42:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sociedad maintain Champions League advantage</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67999</link><description>Real Sociedad kept up their chase for the final Champions League place in Spain with a 2-1 win away at Sevilla on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Sociedad kept up their chase for the final Champions League place in Spain with a 2-1 win away at Sevilla on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sampdoria ruin Juve's season-ending party</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67997</link><description>Defiant Sampdoria ended Juventus's hopes of closing their title-winning season in record fashion with a stunning 3-2 win over the Bianconeri in their final league games of the season Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Defiant Sampdoria ended Juventus's hopes of closing their title-winning season in record fashion with a stunning 3-2 win over the Bianconeri in their final league games of the season Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 23:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Victorious Atletico fans party in Madrid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67994</link><description>Cheering Atletico Madrid fans swamped the streets of Spain's capital in a joyous red-and-white victory party Saturday after snatching the Spanish Cup by beating Real Madrid for the first time in 14 years in a 2-1 thriller at their archrivals' home ground, the Bernabeu.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cheering Atletico Madrid fans swamped the streets of Spain's capital in a joyous red-and-white victory party Saturday after snatching the Spanish Cup by beating Real Madrid for the first time in 14 years in a 2-1 thriller at their archrivals' home ground, the Bernabeu.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 21:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Galatasaray celebrate Turkish title with victory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67993</link><description>Galatasaray celebrated their Turkish league title on Saturday by defeating Trabzonspor 2-0 in their final home game of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Galatasaray celebrated their Turkish league title on Saturday by defeating Trabzonspor 2-0 in their final home game of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 20:41:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minnows Sassuolo make Serie A history</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67989</link><description>Nine-man Sassuolo wrote a page in Italian football history Saturday by winning Serie B and gaining promotion to Italy's Serie A for the first time.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nine-man Sassuolo wrote a page in Italian football history Saturday by winning Serie B and gaining promotion to Italy's Serie A for the first time.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 18:41:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bradford cap memorable season with promotion</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67988</link><description>Bradford City clinched promotion to the English League One second tier on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Northampton in the Wembley play-off final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bradford City clinched promotion to the English League One second tier on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Northampton in the Wembley play-off final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 18:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vilanova wants 100 points for Barca</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67987</link><description>Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova is hoping the target of matching Real Madrid's league record 100 points will keep his players motivated when the host Valladolid on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova is hoping the target of matching Real Madrid's league record 100 points will keep his players motivated when the host Valladolid on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 17:41:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan will bounce back - Martinez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67985</link><description>Wigan will soon be back in the Premier League despite having suffered relegation this season after eight years in the top flight, manager Roberto Martinez said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan will soon be back in the Premier League despite having suffered relegation this season after eight years in the top flight, manager Roberto Martinez said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 17:21:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Allardyce tells fans not to expect too much</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67984</link><description>West Ham manager Sam Allardyce sent out a warning to the club's fans not to expect too much next season after the Londoners' successful campaign this time around.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Ham manager Sam Allardyce sent out a warning to the club's fans not to expect too much next season after the Londoners' successful campaign this time around.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester is red not blue, says Welbeck</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67983</link><description>Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck said the reception the new Premier League champions got on their open-top bus victory parade proves the city is not dominated by fans from the blue half of town.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck said the reception the new Premier League champions got on their open-top bus victory parade proves the city is not dominated by fans from the blue half of town.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho lambasted after cup final loss</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67982</link><description>The day after Atletico Madrid ended 14 years of hurt to finally beat Real Madrid 2-1 and lift the Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Spanish press was left to reflect on a disappointing season for Los Merengues and almost certainly the final chapter in Jose Mourinho's time in charge of Real. [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The day after Atletico Madrid ended 14 years of hurt to finally beat Real Madrid 2-1 and lift the Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Spanish press was left to reflect on a disappointing season for Los Merengues and almost certainly the final chapter in Jose Mourinho's time in charge of Real.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 14:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSKA draw clinches fourth Russian title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67981</link><description>CSKA Moscow grabbed their fourth Russian Premier League title on Saturday following a 0-0 draw with Kuban Krasnodar.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[CSKA Moscow grabbed their fourth Russian Premier League title on Saturday following a 0-0 draw with Kuban Krasnodar.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 13:42:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goetze's dream to beat Bayern in Euro finale</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67980</link><description>Injured Borussia Dortmund star Mario Goetze has said his dream for next Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley is to help his side beat Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich -- the club he will join in July.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Injured Borussia Dortmund star Mario Goetze has said his dream for next Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley is to help his side beat Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich -- the club he will join in July.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 12:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Giggs endorses Moyes appointment</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67979</link><description>New Manchester United manager David Moyes will get the full backing of the club's senior players when he takes over from Alex Ferguson in the summer, veteran winger Ryan Giggs has said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[New Manchester United manager David Moyes will get the full backing of the club's senior players when he takes over from Alex Ferguson in the summer, veteran winger Ryan Giggs has said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 11:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Notts County coaches quit in racist storm</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67978</link><description>Notts County, one of the very few clubs in the English Football League to employ a black manager, are at the centre of a racism storm, the Daily Mirror reported on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Notts County, one of the very few clubs in the English Football League to employ a black manager, are at the centre of a racism storm, the Daily Mirror reported on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cortese to stay as Southampton chairman</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67977</link><description>Southampton executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying with the Premier League club after clear-the-air talks with the owner, the club have confirmed.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Southampton executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying with the Premier League club after clear-the-air talks with the owner, the club have confirmed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 10:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nantes back in French league</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67976</link><description>One of the most famous names in French football will be back in Ligue 1 next season after FC Nantes secured promotion to the top flight on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most famous names in French football will be back in Ligue 1 next season after FC Nantes secured promotion to the top flight on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 10:22:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atletico stun 10-man Real to win their 10th Spanish Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67975</link><description>Atletico Madrid won their 10th Spanish Cup when they beat bitter city rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in extra-time in a match which saw both Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo sent off.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid won their 10th Spanish Cup when they beat bitter city rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in extra-time in a match which saw both Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo sent off.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 06:02:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Becks prepares to sign off, Euro fight intensifies</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67974</link><description>David Beckham stole many of the headlines in Ligue 1 before the weekend as he prepares to make the penultimate appearance of his glittering career for Paris Saint-Germain, while elsewhere the battle for France's final Champions League qualifying berth intensifies.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Beckham stole many of the headlines in Ligue 1 before the weekend as he prepares to make the penultimate appearance of his glittering career for Paris Saint-Germain, while elsewhere the battle for France's final Champions League qualifying berth intensifies.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern eye more records in league finale</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67973</link><description>Bayern Munich wrap up their record-breaking Bundesliga season on Saturday at Borussia Moenchengladbach with 20 records in their sights and with coach Jupp Heynckes to end his German league career at the club where he began in 1963.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich wrap up their record-breaking Bundesliga season on Saturday at Borussia Moenchengladbach with 20 records in their sights and with coach Jupp Heynckes to end his German league career at the club where he began in 1963.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 04:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stoke to probe dressing room pig prank</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67967</link><description>Premier League club Stoke have launched an internal investigation into reports of a dressing room prank featuring a bloody pig's head and a smashed car windscreen.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Premier League club Stoke have launched an internal investigation into reports of a dressing room prank featuring a bloody pig's head and a smashed car windscreen.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Becks not short of offers as he mulls future</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67966</link><description>David Beckham will not be short of work offers after he ended a playing career that made him a globally recognised celebrity, with sponsors and sporting bodies jostling to secure his services.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Beckham will not be short of work offers after he ended a playing career that made him a globally recognised celebrity, with sponsors and sporting bodies jostling to secure his services.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villa Park in line for third-place play-off</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67965</link><description>The Premier League announced on Friday that Villa Park will host a third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal on May 26 if the two sides cannot be separated in the table.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Premier League announced on Friday that Villa Park will host a third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal on May 26 if the two sides cannot be separated in the table.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:41:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Heynckes to close 'Gladbach circle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67963</link><description>Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has said he is looking forward to completing the circle on Saturday in his 1011th -- and final -- Bundesliga game at Borussia Moenchengladbach, the club where the 68-year-old started his career as a teenager.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has said he is looking forward to completing the circle on Saturday in his 1011th -- and final -- Bundesliga game at Borussia Moenchengladbach, the club where the 68-year-old started his career as a teenager.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>German fans clamour for London's Euro final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67962</link><description>With two Bundesliga clubs in the Champions League final, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund supporters are clamouring to get to London for the Wembley showdown on May 25 with England's capital set to be painted black, red and gold for the weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With two Bundesliga clubs in the Champions League final, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund supporters are clamouring to get to London for the Wembley showdown on May 25 with England's capital set to be painted black, red and gold for the weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lewandowski to reveal future at season's end</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67961</link><description>Borussia Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will reveal his future plans only after the Champions League final on May 25, having refused to extend his contract.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will reveal his future plans only after the Champions League final on May 25, having refused to extend his contract.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benitez undecided on Chelsea victory lap</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67960</link><description>Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has hinted that he may elect not to take part in the club's traditional lap of honour following their final game of the season at home to Everton on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has hinted that he may elect not to take part in the club's traditional lap of honour following their final game of the season at home to Everton on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Africa pick entire Kaizer Chiefs defence</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67959</link><description>South Africa coach Gordon Igesund has included the entire defence of new champions Kaizer Chiefs in his squad for two key World Cup qualifiers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[South Africa coach Gordon Igesund has included the entire defence of new champions Kaizer Chiefs in his squad for two key World Cup qualifiers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholes 'sad' to see old ally Beckham retire</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67957</link><description>Paul Scholes said his former Manchester United and England team-mate David Beckham's decision to retire was a "sad day", as tributes to the Paris Saint-Germain superstar continued to pile up on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paul Scholes said his former Manchester United and England team-mate David Beckham's decision to retire was a "sad day", as tributes to the Paris Saint-Germain superstar continued to pile up on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remy in QPR squad despite rape claim</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67956</link><description>Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy could play in his side's final game of the season at Liverpool on Sunday despite being investigated over rape allegations, the London club said on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy could play in his side's final game of the season at Liverpool on Sunday despite being investigated over rape allegations, the London club said on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FA Cup star McManaman out for three months</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67955</link><description>Callum McManaman, star of Wigan Athletic's stunning FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, is likely to be out for three months with an ankle injury, manager Roberto Martinez revealed on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Callum McManaman, star of Wigan Athletic's stunning FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, is likely to be out for three months with an ankle injury, manager Roberto Martinez revealed on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UEFA waives second year of Malaga's Europe ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67954</link><description>The second season of a two-year suspension on Malaga competing in European competition has been lifted by UEFA after the Spqnish club proved they have no outstanding debts to other clubs, employees or the tax authorities.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The second season of a two-year suspension on Malaga competing in European competition has been lifted by UEFA after the Spqnish club proved they have no outstanding debts to other clubs, employees or the tax authorities.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson eager to sign off with victory over WBA</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67951</link><description>Alex Ferguson says the fire to win is still burning ahead of his last ever game as manager of Manchester United against West Bromwich Albion this weekend.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson says the fire to win is still burning ahead of his last ever game as manager of Manchester United against West Bromwich Albion this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham calls time on stellar career</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67950</link><description>Football megastar David Beckham announced he is to retire after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Football megastar David Beckham announced he is to retire after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:22:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real bid to extend derby supremacy in Copa final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67949</link><description>Real Madrid will hope to end a difficult season on a high when they face Atletico Madrid in Friday's Copa del Rey final, with Los Blancos aiming to continue their long-running dominance in meetings with their city rivals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid will hope to end a difficult season on a high when they face Atletico Madrid in Friday's Copa del Rey final, with Los Blancos aiming to continue their long-running dominance in meetings with their city rivals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drogba suffers new Ivory Coast World Cup snub</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67947</link><description>Veteran striker Didier Drogba was again left out of the Ivory Coast squad when coach Sabri Lamouchi unveiled his 26 players for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Tanzania.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Veteran striker Didier Drogba was again left out of the Ivory Coast squad when coach Sabri Lamouchi unveiled his 26 players for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Tanzania.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lampard signs one-year extension - Chelsea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67946</link><description>Frank Lampard signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea on Thursday and then admitted he had considered quitting the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frank Lampard signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea on Thursday and then admitted he had considered quitting the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cagliari duo get Italy call</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67945</link><description>Cagliari goalkeeper Michael Agazzi and teammate Marco Sau were among the three new additions to Italy coach Cesare Prandelli's squad for a June friendly against San Marino and a World Cup qualifier away to the Czech Republic.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cagliari goalkeeper Michael Agazzi and teammate Marco Sau were among the three new additions to Italy coach Cesare Prandelli's squad for a June friendly against San Marino and a World Cup qualifier away to the Czech Republic.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Donovan not called as US eyes WC2014 qualifiers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67944</link><description>Landon Donovan says he feels back to his old form but the all-time US scoring leader was not among the players named by US coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday for three upcoming World Cup qualifiers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Landon Donovan says he feels back to his old form but the all-time US scoring leader was not among the players named by US coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday for three upcoming World Cup qualifiers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:02:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vieira handed coaching role at City</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67943</link><description>Former Arsenal and France midfielder Patrick Vieira was appointed as the coach of Manchester City's emerging young stars on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Arsenal and France midfielder Patrick Vieira was appointed as the coach of Manchester City's emerging young stars on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:02:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea set for huge spending spree, says Benitez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67942</link><description>Chelsea will splash out on new players and return even stronger next year, interim manager Rafael Benitez predicted after leading his team to Europa League victory.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea will splash out on new players and return even stronger next year, interim manager Rafael Benitez predicted after leading his team to Europa League victory.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Falcao denies Monaco agreement</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67941</link><description>Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao insists he knows nothing about any supposed pre-contract agreement with French club Monaco, after French and Spanish press reports suggested he was on his way to the principality in the summer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao insists he knows nothing about any supposed pre-contract agreement with French club Monaco, after French and Spanish press reports suggested he was on his way to the principality in the summer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham's farewell lost in translation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67940</link><description>David Beckham's retirement caused an unlikely surge of interest in English League One minnows Leyton Orient after confusion over the location of the Paris Saint-Germain star's farewell appearance.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Beckham's retirement caused an unlikely surge of interest in English League One minnows Leyton Orient after confusion over the location of the Paris Saint-Germain star's farewell appearance.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>David Beckham's top five goals</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67939</link><description>David Beckham on Thursday announced he will retire from football at the end of the season. Here we look at five of the Paris Saint Germain midfielder's best goals during his illustrious career.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Beckham on Thursday announced he will retire from football at the end of the season. Here we look at five of the Paris Saint Germain midfielder's best goals during his illustrious career.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reaction to David Beckham's retirement</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67938</link><description>David Beckham announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday, after a memorable career in which he won league titles in four different countries and played at three World Cups.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Beckham announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday, after a memorable career in which he won league titles in four different countries and played at three World Cups.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>End it like Beckham, as footballer hangs up boots</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67935</link><description>Just a week after Alex Ferguson announced his decision to retire, the most famous of 'Fergie's Fledglings', David Beckham, revealed that he was to hang up his boots at the end of the 2012-13 season, aged 38.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just a week after Alex Ferguson announced his decision to retire, the most famous of 'Fergie's Fledglings', David Beckham, revealed that he was to hang up his boots at the end of the 2012-13 season, aged 38.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:42:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Belgium call up Hazard brother for Serbia</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67934</link><description>Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has called up Eden Hazard's younger brother Thorgan to an inflated 28-man squad ahead of a friendly with the United States followed by a World Cup qualifier against Serbia.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has called up Eden Hazard's younger brother Thorgan to an inflated 28-man squad ahead of a friendly with the United States followed by a World Cup qualifier against Serbia.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:22:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merkel set to attend Wembley Euro final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67933</link><description>German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed she is set to attend the Champions League final on May 25 at London's Wembley stadium between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the first time two teams from Germany have contested the premier European club finale.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday confirmed she is set to attend the Champions League final on May 25 at London's Wembley stadium between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, the first time two teams from Germany have contested the premier European club finale.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany name inexperienced squad for US tour</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67932</link><description> Germany coach Joachim Loew on Thursday named an inexperienced squad for their two-match tour of the United States with many first-choice stars unavailable due to the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Germany coach Joachim Loew on Thursday named an inexperienced squad for their two-match tour of the United States with many first-choice stars unavailable due to the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:02:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCarthy, Carroll get England call-ups</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67929</link><description>England manager Roy Hodgson on Thursday recalled striker Andy Carroll and awarded a first call-up to Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for the forthcoming friendlies with the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[England manager Roy Hodgson on Thursday recalled striker Andy Carroll and awarded a first call-up to Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for the forthcoming friendlies with the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:41:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nasri back for France's South American tour</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67928</link><description>France coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday recalled Samir Nasri in a 23-strong squad for friendly away matches against Uruguay on June 5 and Brazil four days later.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday recalled Samir Nasri in a 23-strong squad for friendly away matches against Uruguay on June 5 and Brazil four days later.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:41:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germany's Metzelder announces retirement</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67925</link><description>Schalke 04's ex-Germany defender Christoph Metzelder on Thursday announced his retirement, ahead of this weekend's final round of Bundesliga matches.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Schalke 04's ex-Germany defender Christoph Metzelder on Thursday announced his retirement, ahead of this weekend's final round of Bundesliga matches.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers chairman faces EGM challenge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67923</link><description>Rangers chairman Malcolm Murray faces a challenge from disgruntled shareholders after the Glasgow giants confirmed Thursday they have received a request to hold an extraordinary general meeting.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangers chairman Malcolm Murray faces a challenge from disgruntled shareholders after the Glasgow giants confirmed Thursday they have received a request to hold an extraordinary general meeting.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd stars need to prove themselves: Ferdinand</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67922</link><description>Manchester United's established stars will not be guaranteed a free ride into the first team under new manager David Moyes next season, according to centre-back Rio Ferdinand.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United's established stars will not be guaranteed a free ride into the first team under new manager David Moyes next season, according to centre-back Rio Ferdinand.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern to screen Euro final in Munich Arena</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67921</link><description>Bayern Munich will turn their Allianz Arena into a free giant public-viewing stadium to screen their Champions League final at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund live on May 25 with a crowd of 45,000 expected after tickets became available on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich will turn their Allianz Arena into a free giant public-viewing stadium to screen their Champions League final at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund live on May 25 with a crowd of 45,000 expected after tickets became available on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern, Dortmund financial models: Platini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67920</link><description>Champions League finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are proof that clubs do not have to spend beyond their means to achieve success, UEFA president Michel Platini believes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions League finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are proof that clubs do not have to spend beyond their means to achieve success, UEFA president Michel Platini believes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:22:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UEFA wants standard rules on tackling racism</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67919</link><description>UEFA is seeking to implement Europe-wide rules on tackling racism at football matches, the organisation's president Michel Platini has revealed, following a string of high-profile incidents this season, particularly in Italy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[UEFA is seeking to implement Europe-wide rules on tackling racism at football matches, the organisation's president Michel Platini has revealed, following a string of high-profile incidents this season, particularly in Italy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian exodus continues at Man City</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67918</link><description>Former Italy international Attilio Lombardo led an exodus of Italian backroom staff from Manchester City, the club confirmed Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Italy international Attilio Lombardo led an exodus of Italian backroom staff from Manchester City, the club confirmed Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QPR's Remy bailed in rape inquiry</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67917</link><description>QPR's France striker Loic Remy has been bailed after he was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[QPR's France striker Loic Remy has been bailed after he was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 10:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancelotti '50/50' to stay at PSG</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67916</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti said in an interview published on Thursday that he had not yet decided on his future at the French league champions, estimating his chances of staying at the club as "50/50".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti said in an interview published on Thursday that he had not yet decided on his future at the French league champions, estimating his chances of staying at the club as "50/50".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Europa League success proves nothing, says Benitez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67915</link><description>Rafael Benitez claims he did not need to win the Europa League to prove that he has done a good job during his turbulent six-month spell as interim manager of Chelsea.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rafael Benitez claims he did not need to win the Europa League to prove that he has done a good job during his turbulent six-month spell as interim manager of Chelsea.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Singapore's Duric fires match-fixing warning</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67914</link><description>Singapore legend Aleksandar Duric has warned match-fixing poses a major threat to the development of Asian football as he prepares to wrap up one of the sport's most extraordinary and prolific careers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Singapore legend Aleksandar Duric has warned match-fixing poses a major threat to the development of Asian football as he prepares to wrap up one of the sport's most extraordinary and prolific careers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Big jump in positive tests in Aussie rules football</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67913</link><description>A total of 26 positive tests for illicit drugs were recorded by Australian Football League players in 2012, a large increase from the previous year, the AFL said on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A total of 26 positive tests for illicit drugs were recorded by Australian Football League players in 2012, a large increase from the previous year, the AFL said on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 04:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lampard hints at new deal after Europa win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67910</link><description>Frank Lampard suggested that he may be close to agreeing a new contract with Chelsea after the London club recorded a dramatic 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam on Wednesday to win the Europa League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frank Lampard suggested that he may be close to agreeing a new contract with Chelsea after the London club recorded a dramatic 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam on Wednesday to win the Europa League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 23:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea claim last-gasp Europa League triumph</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67909</link><description>A 93rd-minute header from Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a stunning 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final on Wednesday as the London club claimed the trophy for the first time in heart-stopping fashion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A 93rd-minute header from Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a stunning 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final on Wednesday as the London club claimed the trophy for the first time in heart-stopping fashion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lippi's Guangzhou star in Australia</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67908</link><description>China's Guangzhou Evergrande took a firm grip on their AFC Champions League last 16 tie with Central Coast Mariners Wednesday, as Kashiwa Reysol stunned former winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[China's Guangzhou Evergrande took a firm grip on their AFC Champions League last 16 tie with Central Coast Mariners Wednesday, as Kashiwa Reysol stunned former winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 22:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man jailed following PSG violence</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67906</link><description>A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to two months in prison, plus a further two months suspended, after being found guilty of throwing glass bottles at police during the violence that marred Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 title celebrations in the capital on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to two months in prison, plus a further two months suspended, after being found guilty of throwing glass bottles at police during the violence that marred Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 title celebrations in the capital on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 22:22:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maracana Stadium 'belongs to the people': Pele</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67903</link><description>Football legend Pele on Wednesday waded into a bitter debate about the future of Brazil's Maracana stadium, saying the famous venue should not be privatised.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Football legend Pele on Wednesday waded into a bitter debate about the future of Brazil's Maracana stadium, saying the famous venue should not be privatised.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca should not sacrifice style, says Messi</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67902</link><description>Argentine star and world player of the year Lionel Messi on Wednesday urged Barcelona not to change their style despite their chastening Champions League semi-final loss to Bayern Munich.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Argentine star and world player of the year Lionel Messi on Wednesday urged Barcelona not to change their style despite their chastening Champions League semi-final loss to Bayern Munich.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:42:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry sits out Europa League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67901</link><description>Chelsea captain John Terry missed out on his second consecutive major European final after being left out of the squad for the Europa League decider with Benfica in Amsterdam on Wednesday due to injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea captain John Terry missed out on his second consecutive major European final after being left out of the squad for the Europa League decider with Benfica in Amsterdam on Wednesday due to injury.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Whelan won't force Martinez to stay at Wigan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67900</link><description>Wigan chairman Dave Whelan admits he won't force Roberto Martinez to stay with the FA Cup winners as they prepare for life outside the Premier League.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan chairman Dave Whelan admits he won't force Roberto Martinez to stay with the FA Cup winners as they prepare for life outside the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea, Arsenal could face Euro play-off</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67899</link><description>Premier League chiefs will draw up contingency plans this week for a possible Champions League play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Premier League chiefs will draw up contingency plans this week for a possible Champions League play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:02:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand calls time on England career</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67898</link><description>Rio Ferdinand announced on Wednesday that he was calling time on his England career to concentrate on his club duties at Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio Ferdinand announced on Wednesday that he was calling time on his England career to concentrate on his club duties at Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schaaf quits Bremen after 14 years</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67897</link><description>The Bundesliga's longest serving coach Thomas Schaaf parted company with Werder Bremen on Wednesday after 14 years in charge, having only just managed to steer the club away from relegation this season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bundesliga's longest serving coach Thomas Schaaf parted company with Werder Bremen on Wednesday after 14 years in charge, having only just managed to steer the club away from relegation this season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hyypia to take sole charge of Leverkusen</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67896</link><description>Ex-Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia will be the head coach next season when Bayer Leverkusen make their return to the Champions League after Wednesday's announcement that his former co-trainer Sascha Lewandowski will be in charge of the club's youth team.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ex-Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia will be the head coach next season when Bayer Leverkusen make their return to the Champions League after Wednesday's announcement that his former co-trainer Sascha Lewandowski will be in charge of the club's youth team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Malaga deny allowing Pellegrini to leave</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67894</link><description>Spanish outfit Malaga on Wednesday denied reports that they have allowed coach Manuel Pellegrini to leave the club at the end of the season amid speculation that the Chilean will join Manchester City.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spanish outfit Malaga on Wednesday denied reports that they have allowed coach Manuel Pellegrini to leave the club at the end of the season amid speculation that the Chilean will join Manchester City.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Sammer says buying Rooney 'not on agenda'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67892</link><description>Bayern Munich have dismissed reports Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is a summer transfer target for the Champions League finalists'.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich have dismissed reports Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is a summer transfer target for the Champions League finalists'.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund hoping to ruin Bayern's treble hunt</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67891</link><description>Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp said Wednesday he is confident his team can beat all-conquering Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to complete their journey back from bankruptcy in 2005, a revival which has been dubbed from "Ground-zero to Wembley".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp said Wednesday he is confident his team can beat all-conquering Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to complete their journey back from bankruptcy in 2005, a revival which has been dubbed from "Ground-zero to Wembley".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QPR star Remy arrested on suspicion of rape</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67888</link><description>QPR's France striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to sources on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[QPR's France striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to sources on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Europa D-Day dawns for Chelsea and Benfica</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67885</link><description>Fans from Chelsea and Benfica descended on Amsterdam on Wednesday ahead of a Europa League final in which the two sides will be pursuing history of a very different kind.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fans from Chelsea and Benfica descended on Amsterdam on Wednesday ahead of a Europa League final in which the two sides will be pursuing history of a very different kind.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:43:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund hope to have Goetze at Wembley</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67884</link><description>Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said Wednesday he is optimistic of having injured Germany midfield star Mario Goetze back from a hamstring injury in time for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 25.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp said Wednesday he is optimistic of having injured Germany midfield star Mario Goetze back from a hamstring injury in time for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 25.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:03:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guangzhou's Marcello Lippi open to Australia role</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67881</link><description>World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi has said he is open to working in Australia, reports said Wednesday, giving a further clue that he will quit China's Guangzhou Evergrande when his contract expires.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi has said he is open to working in Australia, reports said Wednesday, giving a further clue that he will quit China's Guangzhou Evergrande when his contract expires.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 05:03:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martinez coy over future as Wigan go down</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67879</link><description>Wigan manager Roberto Martinez refused to confirm his future lies with the FA Cup winners after his side's 4-1 defeat at Arsenal confirmed their relegation from the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan manager Roberto Martinez refused to confirm his future lies with the FA Cup winners after his side's 4-1 defeat at Arsenal confirmed their relegation from the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 02:23:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aussie football champs eye Guangzhou upset</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67878</link><description>Australia's Central Coast Mariners can extend their fairytale season and send tremors through the AFC Champions League when they host Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande in the last 16 this week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Australia's Central Coast Mariners can extend their fairytale season and send tremors through the AFC Champions League when they host Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande in the last 16 this week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 01:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kidd shocked at Mancini sacking</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67877</link><description>Caretaker Manchester City manager Brian Kidd says Roberto Mancini's sacking has rocked the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Caretaker Manchester City manager Brian Kidd says Roberto Mancini's sacking has rocked the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:02:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hat-trick of defeats haunts confident Bayern</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67876</link><description>Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said on Tuesday that the German champions were completely focussed on their Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on May 25 and defeat was unthinkable.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said on Tuesday that the German champions were completely focussed on their Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on May 25 and defeat was unthinkable.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 23:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Podolski double condemns Wigan to relegation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67874</link><description>Wigan were relegated from the Premier League just three days after their FA Cup final triumph as Arsenal seized control of the race to finish in the top four with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan were relegated from the Premier League just three days after their FA Cup final triumph as Arsenal seized control of the race to finish in the top four with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 22:22:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>French capital's image hurt by PSG fan violence</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67872</link><description>Paris's image, already tarnished by alarm over recent tourist muggings, has taken a further bashing after violence during a trophy parade to mark Paris Saint-Germain's first French League win in 19 years.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris's image, already tarnished by alarm over recent tourist muggings, has taken a further bashing after violence during a trophy parade to mark Paris Saint-Germain's first French League win in 19 years.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 21:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Platt leaves City after Mancini sacking</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67871</link><description>Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has left the club just a day after Roberto Mancini was sacked, the English Premier League side announced Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City assistant manager David Platt has left the club just a day after Roberto Mancini was sacked, the English Premier League side announced Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 20:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hazard to miss Europa League final - Benitez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67870</link><description>Chelsea's preparations for the Europa League final against Benfica were dealt a blow on Tuesday when manager Rafael Benitez revealed that Belgian forward Eden Hazard will miss the game with a hamstring injury.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea's preparations for the Europa League final against Benfica were dealt a blow on Tuesday when manager Rafael Benitez revealed that Belgian forward Eden Hazard will miss the game with a hamstring injury.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 19:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scolari leaves Ronaldinho, Kaka off Confed squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67869</link><description>Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari sprang a surprise on Tuesday by leaving experienced duo Ronaldinho and Kaka out of his squad for next month's Confederations Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari sprang a surprise on Tuesday by leaving experienced duo Ronaldinho and Kaka out of his squad for next month's Confederations Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cairo giants square off in CAF Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67866</link><description>Bitter Cairo rivals Al-Ahly and Zamalek were pitted against each other when the CAF Champions League draw was made in Cairo Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bitter Cairo rivals Al-Ahly and Zamalek were pitted against each other when the CAF Champions League draw was made in Cairo Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italy to push UEFA for tough racism curbs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67865</link><description>Italian football federation president Giancarlo Abete will ask UEFA chief Michel Platini to introduce tough new legislation in a bid to drive racism from the sport following the latest incident to tarnish the game in Italy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Italian football federation president Giancarlo Abete will ask UEFA chief Michel Platini to introduce tough new legislation in a bid to drive racism from the sport following the latest incident to tarnish the game in Italy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:43:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Struggling Brazil need Confed Cup boost</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67863</link><description>Brazil line-up for next month's Confederations Cup fully conscious that victory is paramount if they are to go on and secure a sixth World Cup in front of their fanatical home supporters in 2014.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazil line-up for next month's Confederations Cup fully conscious that victory is paramount if they are to go on and secure a sixth World Cup in front of their fanatical home supporters in 2014.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:23:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upset win extends Buriram's Asian dream run</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67861</link><description>Thailand's Buriram United made light of an acrimonious managerial shake-up as they extended their dream run in the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 win over Bunyodkor in the round of 16 on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thailand's Buriram United made light of an acrimonious managerial shake-up as they extended their dream run in the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 win over Bunyodkor in the round of 16 on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 15:43:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drogba hits out at racist Fenerbahce fans</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67860</link><description>Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has hit out at racist Fenerbahce fans who bombarded him and fellow Ivorian Emmanuel Eboue with monkey chants during the two sides meeting last weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has hit out at racist Fenerbahce fans who bombarded him and fellow Ivorian Emmanuel Eboue with monkey chants during the two sides meeting last weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:03:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Booed Rooney praises 'fantastic' Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67859</link><description>Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on Tuesday praised the retiring Alex Ferguson as a "fantastic manager" -- just days after the veteran Scottish boss revealed that the striker had submitted a transfer request.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on Tuesday praised the retiring Alex Ferguson as a "fantastic manager" -- just days after the veteran Scottish boss revealed that the striker had submitted a transfer request.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:23:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pellegrini tipped to replace Mancini at Man City</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67858</link><description>Manuel Pellegrini was odds-on favourite on Tuesday to become the new manager of Manchester City after Roberto Mancini was sacked a year to the day since he brought the Premier League trophy to Eastlands.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manuel Pellegrini was odds-on favourite on Tuesday to become the new manager of Manchester City after Roberto Mancini was sacked a year to the day since he brought the Premier League trophy to Eastlands.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:23:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thigh injury ends Messi's season</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67856</link><description>Barcelona's Lionel Messi will not play again this season after suffering a thigh injury in his team's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid in La Liga last weekend, the Catalan club announced on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona's Lionel Messi will not play again this season after suffering a thigh injury in his team's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid in La Liga last weekend, the Catalan club announced on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 13:03:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester City sack manager Mancini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67854</link><description>Roberto Mancini has been sacked as manager of Manchester City -- a year to the day after leading the club to the English Premier League title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini has been sacked as manager of Manchester City -- a year to the day after leading the club to the English Premier League title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 05:22:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern poach talent to weaken rivals, says Hitzfeld</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67853</link><description>Bayern Munich's signing of Germany star Mario Goetze is set to weaken rivals Borussia Dortmund next season, but the Bavarians have recruited top talent to see off their rivals for years, admits ex-coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's signing of Germany star Mario Goetze is set to weaken rivals Borussia Dortmund next season, but the Bavarians have recruited top talent to see off their rivals for years, admits ex-coach Ottmar Hitzfeld.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 03:42:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martinez vows to save Cup heroes Wigan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67852</link><description>Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has called on his FA Cup final heroes to use their stunning victory over Manchester City as inspiration to keep alive their Premier League survival bid at Arsenal on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has called on his FA Cup final heroes to use their stunning victory over Manchester City as inspiration to keep alive their Premier League survival bid at Arsenal on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 03:42:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You've topped Treble party, Ferguson tells Utd fans</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67851</link><description>Alex Ferguson thanked tens of thousands of Manchester United fans as they massed to salute him and his final title-winning side on an open-top bus parade through the city streets.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson thanked tens of thousands of Manchester United fans as they massed to salute him and his final title-winning side on an open-top bus parade through the city streets.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 03:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG parade turns sour, Real warned off Ancelotti</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67850</link><description>Newly-crowned champions Paris Saint Germain have warned Real Madrid to respect the contract of coach Carlo Ancelotti, seen as a potential target for the Spanish giants., as later Monday violence scarred the French club's trophy parade.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newly-crowned champions Paris Saint Germain have warned Real Madrid to respect the contract of coach Carlo Ancelotti, seen as a potential target for the Spanish giants., as later Monday violence scarred the French club's trophy parade.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 01:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilshere ruled out of England friendlies</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67848</link><description>Arsenal's Jack Wilshere has been ruled out of England's forthcoming friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil after Gunners boss Arsene Wenger confirmed the midfielder needs a minor operation on his ankle.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal's Jack Wilshere has been ruled out of England's forthcoming friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil after Gunners boss Arsene Wenger confirmed the midfielder needs a minor operation on his ankle.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 23:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Mancini's Man City dream turned sour</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67846</link><description>Roberto Mancini's dismissal as manager of Manchester City, which was confirmed on Monday after weeks of speculation, would have been almost unthinkable 12 months ago.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini's dismissal as manager of Manchester City, which was confirmed on Monday after weeks of speculation, would have been almost unthinkable 12 months ago.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 23:22:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Zaha double fires Palace into play-off final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67842</link><description>Wilfried Zaha fired Crystal Palace into the Championship play-off final as the England winger's double sealed a 2-0 win over arch rivals Brighton in Monday's semi-final second leg.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wilfried Zaha fired Crystal Palace into the Championship play-off final as the England winger's double sealed a 2-0 win over arch rivals Brighton in Monday's semi-final second leg.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 22:42:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kone stars as Wigan stun City to lift Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67838</link><description>Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone was among the stars as Wigan stunned Manchester City 1-0 at the weekend to lift the FA Cup for the first time.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone was among the stars as Wigan stunned Manchester City 1-0 at the weekend to lift the FA Cup for the first time.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 19:23:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martinez plans another great escape</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67836</link><description>Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has said his side have "no margin for error" as they face their latest last-ditch battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has said his side have "no margin for error" as they face their latest last-ditch battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 18:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fifa's Blatter condemns new Italy racism</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67833</link><description>The head of football's world governing body FIFA, Sepp Blatter, on Monday denounced racist chanting that held up a weekend game between AC Milan and Roma.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The head of football's world governing body FIFA, Sepp Blatter, on Monday denounced racist chanting that held up a weekend game between AC Milan and Roma.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rio Ferdinand drops Manchester United hint</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67832</link><description>Rio Ferdinand indicated Monday he wants to sign another contract with English champions Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio Ferdinand indicated Monday he wants to sign another contract with English champions Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benfica put faith in coach Jesus</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67831</link><description>Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is hell bent on ending a European drought which has encompassed six losing finals stretching back to the 1960's as the Eagles take on Chelsea in Wednesday's Europa League final in Amsterdam.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is hell bent on ending a European drought which has encompassed six losing finals stretching back to the 1960's as the Eagles take on Chelsea in Wednesday's Europa League final in Amsterdam.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson exit no surprise to Wenger</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67830</link><description>  Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted long-time rival Alex Ferguson's decision to retire as Manchester United manager was no surprise to him.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[  Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted long-time rival Alex Ferguson's decision to retire as Manchester United manager was no surprise to him.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I quit for my wife after tragedy, says Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67828</link><description>Alex Ferguson has revealed that loyalty to his wife, Cathy, was the key factor in his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson has revealed that loyalty to his wife, Cathy, was the key factor in his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 05:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uncertainty overshadows PSG title win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67827</link><description>Overwhelming favourites at the campaign's outset, Paris Saint-Germain were eventually able to celebrate winning the Ligue 1 title with two games to spare, but uncertainty surrounding the future takes some of the shine off the capital club's triumph.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Overwhelming favourites at the campaign's outset, Paris Saint-Germain were eventually able to celebrate winning the Ligue 1 title with two games to spare, but uncertainty surrounding the future takes some of the shine off the capital club's triumph.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 05:03:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson leaves Moyes with Rooney dilemma</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67826</link><description>Alex Ferguson bowed out in triumph following his last Old Trafford match as Manchester United manager only to leave successor David Moyes with the familiar problem of what to do with striker Wayne Rooney.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson bowed out in triumph following his last Old Trafford match as Manchester United manager only to leave successor David Moyes with the familiar problem of what to do with striker Wayne Rooney.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 05:03:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pardew hails Newcastle escape, lashes 'rift' talk</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67825</link><description>Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has insisted his side's avoidance of relegation from the Premier League is proof that claims of behind-the-scenes turmoil were unfounded.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has insisted his side's avoidance of relegation from the Premier League is proof that claims of behind-the-scenes turmoil were unfounded.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:23:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Season a success overall, claims Vilanova</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67824</link><description>Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova believes his first season in charge has been a success overall after Barca clinched their fourth title in five seasons.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova believes his first season in charge has been a success overall after Barca clinched their fourth title in five seasons.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes delighted by perfect Goodison farewell</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67823</link><description>Everton manager David Moyes admits his side's 2-0 victory over West Ham was the perfect way to say farewell to Goodison Park before his impending move to Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton manager David Moyes admits his side's 2-0 victory over West Ham was the perfect way to say farewell to Goodison Park before his impending move to Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:03:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs keep Champions League dream alive</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67822</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of a place in the Champions League next season will go to a grand finale on the last day if Andre Villas-Boas' hopes are realised for his team.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of a place in the Champions League next season will go to a grand finale on the last day if Andre Villas-Boas' hopes are realised for his team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 03:42:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG end 19-year wait for French Ligue 1 title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67819</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 with a 1-0 win at Lyon on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 with a 1-0 win at Lyon on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 23:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Red cards and racism overshadow Milan-Roma</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67818</link><description>AC Milan and Roma battled out a 0-0 draw on Sunday as both sides finished with 10 men while the game was delayed because of racist chanting.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan and Roma battled out a 0-0 draw on Sunday as both sides finished with 10 men while the game was delayed because of racist chanting.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 23:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca comeback seals title celebrations</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67814</link><description>Barcelona marked their crowning as La Liga champions with a come from behind 2-1 win at third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday despite finishing the game with 10 men.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona marked their crowning as La Liga champions with a come from behind 2-1 win at third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday despite finishing the game with 10 men.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 22:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholes leads United past and present in Fergie salute</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67810</link><description>Paul Scholes led the tributes to Alex Ferguson from Manchester United players past and present as the veteran Scottish manager bid farewell to his adoring Old Trafford public on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paul Scholes led the tributes to Alex Ferguson from Manchester United players past and present as the veteran Scottish manager bid farewell to his adoring Old Trafford public on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 20:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson confirms Rooney wants United transfer</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67809</link><description>Wayne Rooney took some of the gloss off Alex Ferguson's Old Trafford farewell party on Sunday after the United manager confirmed the striker has asked to leave the club for the second time in three years.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney took some of the gloss off Alex Ferguson's Old Trafford farewell party on Sunday after the United manager confirmed the striker has asked to leave the club for the second time in three years.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 20:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand ensures fitting home finale for Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67807</link><description> Rio Ferdinand's first league goal in five-and-a-half years ensured Alex Ferguson was given a winning send-off, thanks to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea at Old Trafford, in the veteran manager's final home game in charge of the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Rio Ferdinand's first league goal in five-and-a-half years ensured Alex Ferguson was given a winning send-off, thanks to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea at Old Trafford, in the veteran manager's final home game in charge of the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 19:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sturridge treble but a fillip for Liverpool</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67806</link><description>Daniel Sturridge hit a hat-trick as Liverpool won 3-1 at Fulham on Sunday but he couldn't prevent the Reds from finishing a second successive campaign below Merseyside rivals Everton.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Daniel Sturridge hit a hat-trick as Liverpool won 3-1 at Fulham on Sunday but he couldn't prevent the Reds from finishing a second successive campaign below Merseyside rivals Everton.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 19:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex Ferguson's farewell speech</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67804</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said farewell to Old Trafford with a typically passionate speech after his side's 2-1 victory over Swansea in his final home match in charge of the team.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said farewell to Old Trafford with a typically passionate speech after his side's 2-1 victory over Swansea in his final home match in charge of the team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 18:22:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Puncheon leaves Sunderland sweating on safety</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67802</link><description>Sunderland remain in danger of relegation from the Premier League after Jason Puncheon's late strike gave Southampton a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland remain in danger of relegation from the Premier League after Jason Puncheon's late strike gave Southampton a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 18:02:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Bommel ends career with red card</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67800</link><description>Veteran midfielder Mark van Bommel ended his playing career 20 minutes earlier than planned when he was sent-off on the final day of the Dutch season on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Veteran midfielder Mark van Bommel ended his playing career 20 minutes earlier than planned when he was sent-off on the final day of the Dutch season on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:42:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwich banish drop fears with West Brom romp</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67798</link><description>Norwich City all but guaranteed their Premier League survival with a breezy 4-0 win at home to West Bromwich Albion on Sunday that left them six points clear of the relegation places.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Norwich City all but guaranteed their Premier League survival with a breezy 4-0 win at home to West Bromwich Albion on Sunday that left them six points clear of the relegation places.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:42:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle sink QPR to seal safety</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67797</link><description>Newcastle guaranteed their Premier League survival on Sunday with a vital 2-1 win at already-relegated Queens Park Rangers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle guaranteed their Premier League survival on Sunday with a vital 2-1 win at already-relegated Queens Park Rangers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watford in play-off final after dramatic finish</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67796</link><description>Watford booked their place in the Championship play-off final after an incredible conclusion to their 3-1 win over Leicester in Sunday's semi-final second leg at Vicarage Road.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Watford booked their place in the Championship play-off final after an incredible conclusion to their 3-1 win over Leicester in Sunday's semi-final second leg at Vicarage Road.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:23:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes says goodbye to Goodison with victory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67795</link><description>David Moyes's final home match as Everton manager ended in a 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham on Sunday thanks to two goals from Kevin Mirallas.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Moyes's final home match as Everton manager ended in a 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham on Sunday thanks to two goals from Kevin Mirallas.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:23:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson, Scholes set for Old Trafford swansong</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67794</link><description>Alex Ferguson  arrived at Old Trafford  for the final time as Manchester United manager on Sunday, as he prepared to say an emotional farewell in his last home game.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson  arrived at Old Trafford  for the final time as Manchester United manager on Sunday, as he prepared to say an emotional farewell in his last home game.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 16:43:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini set for Man City exit: reports</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67793</link><description>Manchester City are expected to dismiss manager Roberto Mancini later this week, according to reports in the British media on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City are expected to dismiss manager Roberto Mancini later this week, according to reports in the British media on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 16:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adebayor fires Tottenham into top four</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67792</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur improved their chances of playing Champions League football next season with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur improved their chances of playing Champions League football next season with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 16:03:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines bankrolling sports glory to win market share</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67787</link><description>Turkish Airlines has added German highflier Borussia Dortmund to its sponsorship roster, taking fierce competition with Gulf carriers from the skies to the world's premier football stadiums.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Turkish Airlines has added German highflier Borussia Dortmund to its sponsorship roster, taking fierce competition with Gulf carriers from the skies to the world's premier football stadiums.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 13:03:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho congratulates Barca on title win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67784</link><description>Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has congratulated Barcelona on their 22nd league title after Real's 1-1 draw with Espanyol on Saturday night sealed the Catalans fourth championship in five years.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has congratulated Barcelona on their 22nd league title after Real's 1-1 draw with Espanyol on Saturday night sealed the Catalans fourth championship in five years.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 11:03:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Canio 'offered to leave' Sunderland over fascism row</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67783</link><description>Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio revealed on Sunday that he offered to leave the club during the media storm over his political views that followed his appointment.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio revealed on Sunday that he offered to leave the club during the media storm over his political views that followed his appointment.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 10:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Football: Ferguson set for emotional Old Trafford farewell</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67781</link><description>The eyes of the football world will be on Old Trafford on Sunday when Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson oversees his final home game before retirement after 26 years in charge of the English champions.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The eyes of the football world will be on Old Trafford on Sunday when Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson oversees his final home game before retirement after 26 years in charge of the English champions.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 05:03:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pardew fears axe even if Newcastle stay up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67780</link><description>Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits he could be facing the sack even if he guides his struggling team to Premier League safety.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits he could be facing the sack even if he guides his struggling team to Premier League safety.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 04:23:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villas-Boas tells Bale to stick with Spurs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67779</link><description>Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Gareth Bale to sign a new deal at White Hart Lane and end speculation linking him with Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Gareth Bale to sign a new deal at White Hart Lane and end speculation linking him with Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 04:03:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Whelan wants great escape after Cup heroics</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67778</link><description>Wigan owner Dave Whelan celebrated his moment of FA Cup final redemption by challenging his team to follow their stunning victory over Manchester City by upsetting the odds again with another great escape in the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan owner Dave Whelan celebrated his moment of FA Cup final redemption by challenging his team to follow their stunning victory over Manchester City by upsetting the odds again with another great escape in the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 03:23:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Under-fire Allegri eyes Champions League saviour</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67777</link><description>AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is looking for a potentially job-saving victory against Roma on Sunday, knowing that would be enough to clinch Serie A's final Champions League spot.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is looking for a potentially job-saving victory against Roma on Sunday, knowing that would be enough to clinch Serie A's final Champions League spot.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 03:23:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic captain wants Lennon to stay at Parkhead</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67775</link><description>Captain Scott Brown says the Celtic players are all desperate for manager Neil Lennon to stay at the Glasgow giants following speculation linking him to the vacant position at Everton.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Captain Scott Brown says the Celtic players are all desperate for manager Neil Lennon to stay at the Glasgow giants following speculation linking him to the vacant position at Everton.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 02:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Injuries cloud Chelsea's Europa build-up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67774</link><description>Chelsea are facing an anxious wait to discover if Eden Hazard and John Terry will be fit for Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea are facing an anxious wait to discover if Eden Hazard and John Terry will be fit for Wednesday's Europa League final against Benfica.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 02:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barcelona win Spanish title for 22nd time</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67773</link><description>Barcelona's fourth La Liga title in five seasons -- and the 22nd of their history -- was confirmed on Saturday after Real Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw with Espanyol.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona's fourth La Liga title in five seasons -- and the 22nd of their history -- was confirmed on Saturday after Real Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw with Espanyol.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 23:43:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini turns on City over Pellegrini reports</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67771</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini lashed out at the club over the uncertainty surrounding his future after his team crashed to a sensational 1-0 defeat by Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini lashed out at the club over the uncertainty surrounding his future after his team crashed to a sensational 1-0 defeat by Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 23:03:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholes announces retirement 'for good'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67770</link><description>Long-serving Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes announced his retirement for a second time on Saturday -- just days after veteran manager Alex Ferguson said he would be standing down at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Long-serving Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes announced his retirement for a second time on Saturday -- just days after veteran manager Alex Ferguson said he would be standing down at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 23:03:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cagliari foil Juventus' record bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67769</link><description>Newly-crowned champions Juventus were foiled in their record-breaking Serie A points bid when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newly-crowned champions Juventus were foiled in their record-breaking Serie A points bid when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 23:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marseille win to extend PSG title wait</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67768</link><description>Marseille ensured Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait another 24 hours before securing the Ligue 1 crown after keeping their remote title hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Toulouse on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marseille ensured Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait another 24 hours before securing the Ligue 1 crown after keeping their remote title hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Toulouse on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 21:22:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martinez joy as Wigan upset FA Cup final odds</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67767</link><description>Wigan manager Roberto Martinez admitted he was starting to plan for extra-time when Ben Watson scored the goal that sealed one of the great FA Cup final upsets as his underdogs shocked 10-man Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan manager Roberto Martinez admitted he was starting to plan for extra-time when Ben Watson scored the goal that sealed one of the great FA Cup final upsets as his underdogs shocked 10-man Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 20:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan stun Man City in FA Cup final upset</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67766</link><description>Substitute Ben Watson scored an injury-time winner to give Wigan Athletic a sensational 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the biggest FA Cup final upset in 25 years.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Substitute Ben Watson scored an injury-time winner to give Wigan Athletic a sensational 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the biggest FA Cup final upset in 25 years.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 20:22:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schalke slip up as Bayern celebrate title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67760</link><description>The race for the final Champions League qualifying place from the Bundesliga will go down to the wire after Schalke 04 slipped up on Saturday as Bayern Munich finally got their hands on the championship trophy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The race for the final Champions League qualifying place from the Bundesliga will go down to the wire after Schalke 04 slipped up on Saturday as Bayern Munich finally got their hands on the championship trophy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 18:42:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancelotti hopeful Beckham will stay at PSG</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67758</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday revealed that he believes veteran Englishman David Beckham will stay with the Ligue 1 club beyond the end of his current contract, which expires in the summer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday revealed that he believes veteran Englishman David Beckham will stay with the Ligue 1 club beyond the end of his current contract, which expires in the summer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:42:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Allardyce signs new Hammers deal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67757</link><description>West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League club, co-owner David Gold announced Saturday</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League club, co-owner David Gold announced Saturday]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Monaco seal return to Ligue 1</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67756</link><description>Monaco clinched promotion back to Ligue 1 after two seasons in the second tier on Saturday thanks to a 1-0 win away to Nimes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Monaco clinched promotion back to Ligue 1 after two seasons in the second tier on Saturday thanks to a 1-0 win away to Nimes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:42:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record-breaker Lampard sparks Chelsea victory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67754</link><description>Frank Lampard scored twice to become Chelsea's outright record goalscorer as Rafael Benitez's team fought back to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Saturday and effectively ensure Champions League football next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frank Lampard scored twice to become Chelsea's outright record goalscorer as Rafael Benitez's team fought back to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Saturday and effectively ensure Champions League football next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schalke extend Keller deal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67753</link><description>Jens Keller will remain with Bundesliga outfit Schalke after the Gelsenkirchen side said Saturday they had extended his contract through to June 2015.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jens Keller will remain with Bundesliga outfit Schalke after the Gelsenkirchen side said Saturday they had extended his contract through to June 2015.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:23:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hart, Alcaraz start in FA Cup final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67751</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sprang a selection surprise in Saturday's FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic by picking Joe Hart in goal ahead of Costel Pantilimon.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sprang a selection surprise in Saturday's FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic by picking Joe Hart in goal ahead of Costel Pantilimon.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 17:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City, Wigan seek solace in FA Cup final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67750</link><description>At the end of a week dominated by Alex Ferguson's shock retirement as Manchester United manager, Manchester City will seek to drag the spotlight back to the blue half of the city by beating Wigan Athletic in Saturday's FA Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[At the end of a week dominated by Alex Ferguson's shock retirement as Manchester United manager, Manchester City will seek to drag the spotlight back to the blue half of the city by beating Wigan Athletic in Saturday's FA Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 16:03:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic celebrate title triumph in style</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67749</link><description> Celtic celebrated lifting the Scottish Premier League trophy in style as they eased to a 4-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Celtic celebrated lifting the Scottish Premier League trophy in style as they eased to a 4-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi fit for title tilt: Vilanova</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67747</link><description>Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova expects Lionel Messi to be fit for his side's trip to Atletico Madrid on Sunday as the Catalans go in search of the win that would seal their fourth title in five years.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova expects Lionel Messi to be fit for his side's trip to Atletico Madrid on Sunday as the Catalans go in search of the win that would seal their fourth title in five years.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 15:23:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Petrov 'profoundly touched' by Villa support</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67743</link><description>Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov used his final programme notes Saturday to thank the club's fans for their vocal support as he tries to overcome leukaemia.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov used his final programme notes Saturday to thank the club's fans for their vocal support as he tries to overcome leukaemia.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 13:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Malaga's Pellegrini to join Man City: reports</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67742</link><description>Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is in line to take over at Manchester City next season according to reports emerging from Spain on Friday night.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is in line to take over at Manchester City next season according to reports emerging from Spain on Friday night.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 13:22:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Monaco plan swoop for Colombian striker Falcao: report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67741</link><description>Monaco, on the verge of promotion from the French second division, are ready to pull off a huge transfer coup and land Colombian international striker Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid, media reports in Spain and France said Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Monaco, on the verge of promotion from the French second division, are ready to pull off a huge transfer coup and land Colombian international striker Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid, media reports in Spain and France said Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 13:22:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca desperate to seal title, says Thiago</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67740</link><description>Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has admitted that his side are desperate to finally mathematically seal the La Liga title this weekend when they travel to face Atletico Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has admitted that his side are desperate to finally mathematically seal the La Liga title this weekend when they travel to face Atletico Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 03:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG out to avoid further bumps on title road</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67737</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up a first French title since 1994 this weekend, but given recent troubles they may be expecting further bumps in the road as they travel to Lyon on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up a first French title since 1994 this weekend, but given recent troubles they may be expecting further bumps in the road as they travel to Lyon on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern lift league title, Euro win expected</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67736</link><description>Bayern Munich will collect their first silverware for three years on Saturday when they are presented with the Bundesliga shield and chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists it won't be the last trophy they lift this season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich will collect their first silverware for three years on Saturday when they are presented with the Bundesliga shield and chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists it won't be the last trophy they lift this season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:22:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney slams Twitter account claims</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67735</link><description>Wayne Rooney has hit back at claims he removed the name Manchester United from his Twitter homepage as part of an attempt to force a transfer from the Premier League champions.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wayne Rooney has hit back at claims he removed the name Manchester United from his Twitter homepage as part of an attempt to force a transfer from the Premier League champions.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 20:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG's Alex 'a bit lost' over Ancelotti future</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67734</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Alex admits he is "a bit lost" and that he and his teammates are desperate to find out where coach Carlo Ancelotti's future lies as uncertainty continues to shroud the Italian's position at the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Alex admits he is "a bit lost" and that he and his teammates are desperate to find out where coach Carlo Ancelotti's future lies as uncertainty continues to shroud the Italian's position at the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 19:42:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes couldn't resist United in 'whirlwind' week</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67733</link><description>David Moyes admitted on Friday that he couldn't turn down the chance to join Manchester United after a 'whirlwind' week brought an end to his 11-year reign at Everton.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Moyes admitted on Friday that he couldn't turn down the chance to join Manchester United after a 'whirlwind' week brought an end to his 11-year reign at Everton.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 18:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd-loving Asia boss hopes Moyes is winner too</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67732</link><description>The Bahraini royal appointed as Asia's new football boss has taken time out to ponder another succession -- at his beloved Manchester United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bahraini royal appointed as Asia's new football boss has taken time out to ponder another succession -- at his beloved Manchester United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 17:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heynckes set to bid farewell to Bundesliga</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67731</link><description>Jupp Heynckes on Friday admitted that he is unlikely to coach in the Bundesliga again once he departs champions Bayern Munich at the end of the campaign.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jupp Heynckes on Friday admitted that he is unlikely to coach in the Bundesliga again once he departs champions Bayern Munich at the end of the campaign.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 17:02:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool friendly in Cape Town scrapped</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67730</link><description>A planned friendly match involving English Premier League club Liverpool in Cape Town on May 21 has been scrapped, the organisers said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A planned friendly match involving English Premier League club Liverpool in Cape Town on May 21 has been scrapped, the organisers said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Draxler to stay with Schalke until 2018</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67729</link><description>Schalke 04 on Friday announced that German international winger Julian Draxler has extended his deal with the Gelsenkirchen club until June 2018.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Schalke 04 on Friday announced that German international winger Julian Draxler has extended his deal with the Gelsenkirchen club until June 2018.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:01:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kenya's Amrouche unfazed by lowly position</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67727</link><description>Kenya coach Adel Amrouche says he is not too worried about his team's lowly position in the 2014 World Cup qualifying competition and will take one match at a time.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kenya coach Adel Amrouche says he is not too worried about his team's lowly position in the 2014 World Cup qualifying competition and will take one match at a time.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Herrmann extends Gladbach deal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67726</link><description>German under-21 international midfielder Patrick Herrmann has signed a new contract with Borussia Moenchengladbach, tying him to the Bundesliga club until June 2016, it was announced on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German under-21 international midfielder Patrick Herrmann has signed a new contract with Borussia Moenchengladbach, tying him to the Bundesliga club until June 2016, it was announced on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An honour to compete with Fergie - Mancini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67723</link><description>Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says it has been a great honour to battle with rival manager Alex Ferguson over the last three years as the Italian paid tribute to the United chief on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says it has been a great honour to battle with rival manager Alex Ferguson over the last three years as the Italian paid tribute to the United chief on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabaye committed to Newcastle cause</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67722</link><description>Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye says he is committed to struggling Newcastle's cause despite speculation a move may be in the offing this summer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye says he is committed to struggling Newcastle's cause despite speculation a move may be in the offing this summer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney's future top of Moyes in-tray</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67721</link><description>David Moyes' first challenge when he takes over the Manchester United hotseat from Alex Ferguson will be to decide the future of England striker Wayne Rooney.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Moyes' first challenge when he takes over the Manchester United hotseat from Alex Ferguson will be to decide the future of England striker Wayne Rooney.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:41:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes succeeds Ferguson as United manager</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67720</link><description>David Moyes faces the daunting task of following in the footsteps of Alex Ferguson after being officially confirmed as the manager of Manchester United on a six-year contract on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Moyes faces the daunting task of following in the footsteps of Alex Ferguson after being officially confirmed as the manager of Manchester United on a six-year contract on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lionel Messi biopic planned for 2014 World Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67718</link><description>US filmmakers are to make a biopic about Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi, to be released around the time of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[US filmmakers are to make a biopic about Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi, to be released around the time of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 20:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes, the alchemist handed a pot of gold</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67717</link><description>In selecting David Moyes as the man to succeed legendary manager Alex Ferguson, Manchester United have chosen a successor hewn from the same stone as the man he must try to replace.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In selecting David Moyes as the man to succeed legendary manager Alex Ferguson, Manchester United have chosen a successor hewn from the same stone as the man he must try to replace.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who's saying what about United's decision to hire Moyes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67716</link><description>Who's saying what about Manchester United's decision to hire David Moyes as their new manager to succeed Alex Ferguson:</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Who's saying what about Manchester United's decision to hire David Moyes as their new manager to succeed Alex Ferguson:]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:41:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes right man to replace Fergie, says Rio</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67715</link><description>Rio Ferdinand insists David Moyes is the right man to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United because he will respect the club's traditions.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio Ferdinand insists David Moyes is the right man to succeed Alex Ferguson at Manchester United because he will respect the club's traditions.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:21:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Petrov retires following leukaemia fight</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67714</link><description>Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who is battling acute leukaemia, announced on Thursday that he was retiring from football.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who is battling acute leukaemia, announced on Thursday that he was retiring from football.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City won't take FA Cup for granted - Kompany</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67712</link><description>Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his team-mates have not underestimated the significance of winning the FA Cup, ahead of Saturday's showdown with Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his team-mates have not underestimated the significance of winning the FA Cup, ahead of Saturday's showdown with Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 16:22:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lampard keen on Mourinho return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67707</link><description>Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard on Thursday welcomed speculation linking former manager Jose Mourinho with a return to Stamford Bridge and said it would be a positive move for the club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard on Thursday welcomed speculation linking former manager Jose Mourinho with a return to Stamford Bridge and said it would be a positive move for the club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martinez shuns Everton talk to focus on final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67705</link><description>Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez says speculation linking him with the Everton job will not distract him from a shot at FA Cup glory on Saturday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez says speculation linking him with the Everton job will not distract him from a shot at FA Cup glory on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:02:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal break new ground with Vietnam game</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67704</link><description>Arsenal revealed on Thursday that they will become the first English Premier League club to play a game in Vietnam as part of their pre-season tour of Asia in July.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal revealed on Thursday that they will become the first English Premier League club to play a game in Vietnam as part of their pre-season tour of Asia in July.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 13:22:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes braced for Man Utd hotseat</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67701</link><description>Everton manager David Moyes was expected to be named the new manager of Manchester United on Thursday, after Alex Ferguson sent shockwaves through world football by announcing his retirement from the role.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton manager David Moyes was expected to be named the new manager of Manchester United on Thursday, after Alex Ferguson sent shockwaves through world football by announcing his retirement from the role.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 12:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney 'not for sale', say Man Utd</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67699</link><description>Manchester United reacted to rumours about Wayne Rooney's future at the club by insisting on Thursday that the England striker is "not for sale".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United reacted to rumours about Wayne Rooney's future at the club by insisting on Thursday that the England striker is "not for sale".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 09:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's Rafinha cops two-match ban and fine</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67693</link><description>Bayern Munich defender Rafinha was given a two-match ban and fined 15,000 euros (US$19,737) by the German Football Federation (DFB) on Wednesday after being sent off in last weekend's draw with Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich defender Rafinha was given a two-match ban and fined 15,000 euros (US$19,737) by the German Football Federation (DFB) on Wednesday after being sent off in last weekend's draw with Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 23:42:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Madrid hit Malaga for six, delay Barca title party</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67692</link><description> Real Madrid once again ensured Barcelona will have to wait a few more days before sealing the La Liga title as they beat nine-man Malaga 6-2 in a wildly open game at the Santiago Bernabeu.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Real Madrid once again ensured Barcelona will have to wait a few more days before sealing the La Liga title as they beat nine-man Malaga 6-2 in a wildly open game at the Santiago Bernabeu.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 23:22:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champs League for Napoli, Inter miss out on Europe</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67691</link><description>Edinson Cavani stretched his tally to a league-leading 27 goals as Napoli secured Serie A's runner-up spot and Champions League football next season with a 3-0 win over Bologna on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Edinson Cavani stretched his tally to a league-leading 27 goals as Napoli secured Serie A's runner-up spot and Champions League football next season with a 3-0 win over Bologna on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 23:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Evian banish league woes to reach Cup final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67688</link><description>Relegation-threatened Evian put aside their Ligue 1 woes to reach the final of the French Cup for the first time as they swept past Lorient 4-0 on Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relegation-threatened Evian put aside their Ligue 1 woes to reach the final of the French Cup for the first time as they swept past Lorient 4-0 on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 22:22:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs keep Chelsea in top-four suspense</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67687</link><description>Substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson scored an 80th-minute equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw for Tottenham Hotspur at Chelsea on Wednesday that prevented their opponents from effectively securing a place in the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson scored an 80th-minute equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw for Tottenham Hotspur at Chelsea on Wednesday that prevented their opponents from effectively securing a place in the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 22:22:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex Ferguson ends United reign</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67685</link><description>Alex Ferguson will retire as Manchester United manager at the end of the season, with David Moyes in line to take up the daunting task of following him at Old Trafford.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson will retire as Manchester United manager at the end of the season, with David Moyes in line to take up the daunting task of following him at Old Trafford.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 21:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bitter rival Benitez joins Fergie tributes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67683</link><description>Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez, one of Alex Ferguson's bitterest rivals, led an avalanche of warm tributes to the Manchester United boss who shocked football by announcing his retirement on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez, one of Alex Ferguson's bitterest rivals, led an avalanche of warm tributes to the Manchester United boss who shocked football by announcing his retirement on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 20:22:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neville backs Moyes to fill Ferguson's shoes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67681</link><description>Gary Neville said he would "welcome" the appointment of David Moyes as Manchester United's new manager following the retirement of Alex Ferguson.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gary Neville said he would "welcome" the appointment of David Moyes as Manchester United's new manager following the retirement of Alex Ferguson.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 19:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Kiwi Messi' Rojas signs for Stuttgart</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67678</link><description>Attacking midfielder Marco Rojas, who has been dubbed the "Kiwi Messi" and was voted the Australian A-League's player of the year, has signed a four-year deal with Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart, it was announced on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Attacking midfielder Marco Rojas, who has been dubbed the "Kiwi Messi" and was voted the Australian A-League's player of the year, has signed a four-year deal with Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart, it was announced on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 17:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan skipper Caldwell hopes for FA Cup spur</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67677</link><description>Wigan Athletic captain Gary Caldwell believes victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final would give his side the impetus to avoid relegation from the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Athletic captain Gary Caldwell believes victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final would give his side the impetus to avoid relegation from the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 17:22:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ronaldo leads tributes to 'Boss' Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67675</link><description>Cristiano Ronaldo led tributes to Alex Ferguson from the worlds of sport and politics on Wednesday after the Manchester United manager announced he was standing down at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo led tributes to Alex Ferguson from the worlds of sport and politics on Wednesday after the Manchester United manager announced he was standing down at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 16:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd great Charlton lauds 'sensational' Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67673</link><description>Manchester United great Bobby Charlton describes Alex Ferguson as a "sensational person" whose dedication was "fantastic" after the club said on Wednesday that the long-serving manager was standing down.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United great Bobby Charlton describes Alex Ferguson as a "sensational person" whose dedication was "fantastic" after the club said on Wednesday that the long-serving manager was standing down.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 16:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd shares sink as Ferguson bows out</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67672</link><description>Manchester United shares sank four percent in opening US trade Wednesday after the football club's legendary manager Alex Ferguson announced his retirement.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United shares sank four percent in opening US trade Wednesday after the football club's legendary manager Alex Ferguson announced his retirement.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 16:02:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>S. Korean striker Son 'poised to quit Hamburg'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67671</link><description>South Korea striker Son Heung-Min looks set to quit Bundesliga side Hamburg at the end of the season, amidst reports he has been targeted by Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[South Korea striker Son Heung-Min looks set to quit Bundesliga side Hamburg at the end of the season, amidst reports he has been targeted by Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:42:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Youssef succeeds El-Badry as Ahly coach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67669</link><description>Unproven Al-Ahly assistant Mohamed Youssef has been promoted to head coach of the most successful football team in Africa, officials at the Egyptian club confirmed Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Unproven Al-Ahly assistant Mohamed Youssef has been promoted to head coach of the most successful football team in Africa, officials at the Egyptian club confirmed Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:22:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ajax Cape Town barred from playing Liverpool</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67666</link><description>Organisers were scrambling Wednesday to find new opponents for Liverpool on May 21 in Cape Town after local side Ajax were barred from playing the English Premier League club.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Organisers were scrambling Wednesday to find new opponents for Liverpool on May 21 in Cape Town after local side Ajax were barred from playing the English Premier League club.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Embattled Fortuna suspend Voronin, Rafael</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67665</link><description>Relegation-threatened Fortuna Duesseldorf have excluded Ukraine striker Andrei Voronin and Angola forward Nando Rafael from their squad for their final two Bundesliga matches against Nuremberg and Hanover 96 as they battle to stay in the top flight.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relegation-threatened Fortuna Duesseldorf have excluded Ukraine striker Andrei Voronin and Angola forward Nando Rafael from their squad for their final two Bundesliga matches against Nuremberg and Hanover 96 as they battle to stay in the top flight.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scots leader hails 'all-time great' Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67664</link><description>Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond hailed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Wednesday, saying his trophy haul at unfancied Aberdeen proved that he was one of football's all-time great managers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond hailed Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Wednesday, saying his trophy haul at unfancied Aberdeen proved that he was one of football's all-time great managers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:02:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Serie A duo pay tribute to Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67663</link><description>Former Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi was among the Italian players who paid tribute to Alex Ferguson on Wednesday following the veteran Scot's announcement that he will retire this summer.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi was among the Italian players who paid tribute to Alex Ferguson on Wednesday following the veteran Scot's announcement that he will retire this summer.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex Ferguson, the man who rebuilt Man Utd</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67662</link><description>Alex Ferguson's successor as Manchester United manager will be reminded of the gargantuan size of the task facing him every time he looks across the Old Trafford pitch at the giant stand that bears the venerable Scot's name.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson's successor as Manchester United manager will be reminded of the gargantuan size of the task facing him every time he looks across the Old Trafford pitch at the giant stand that bears the venerable Scot's name.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chievo win hits Roma's Europa League hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67653</link><description>Frenchman Cyril Thereau scored a 90th-minute volley for Serie A minnows Chievo to secure a 1-0 win over Roma and upset the capital club's hopes of Europa League football next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Frenchman Cyril Thereau scored a 90th-minute volley for Serie A minnows Chievo to secure a 1-0 win over Roma and upset the capital club's hopes of Europa League football next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 23:02:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swansea fightback leaves Wigan facing drop</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67651</link><description>Wigan Athletic face an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League after twice relinquishing the lead in an agonising 3-2 loss at home to Swansea City on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Athletic face an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League after twice relinquishing the lead in an agonising 3-2 loss at home to Swansea City on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 22:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG's Leonardo suspended, Silva gets 2-game ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67650</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo was suspended until further notice on Tuesday by the French Football League's disciplinary committee, while Thiago Silva received a two-match ban following altercations with referee Alexandre Castro in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Valenciennes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo was suspended until further notice on Tuesday by the French Football League's disciplinary committee, while Thiago Silva received a two-match ban following altercations with referee Alexandre Castro in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Valenciennes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 21:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villas-Boas shrugs off Szczesny's Spurs barbs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67649</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's suggestion that Spurs are not good enough to deny his team a place in the Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's suggestion that Spurs are not good enough to deny his team a place in the Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:22:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool manager's son faces retrial</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67648</link><description>A jury was sworn in Tuesday in the retrial of four footballers, including the son of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A jury was sworn in Tuesday in the retrial of four footballers, including the son of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:01:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern plan to party as Wembley final looms</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67647</link><description>Bayern Munich are planning a huge street party in the Bavarian capital on Saturday to celebrate their Bundesliga title, even though their Champions League final at Wembley against German rivals Borussia Dortmund follows just a fortnight later.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are planning a huge street party in the Bavarian capital on Saturday to celebrate their Bundesliga title, even though their Champions League final at Wembley against German rivals Borussia Dortmund follows just a fortnight later.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 18:02:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benitez expects Mourinho back at Chelsea</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67646</link><description>Rafael Benitez said on Tuesday that he expected to be replaced as Chelsea coach by the club's former manager, Jose Mourinho.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rafael Benitez said on Tuesday that he expected to be replaced as Chelsea coach by the club's former manager, Jose Mourinho.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:41:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jackett resigns as Millwall manager</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67645</link><description>Kenny Jackett has resigned as manager of Millwall after nearly six years at the helm, the English second-tier club announced on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kenny Jackett has resigned as manager of Millwall after nearly six years at the helm, the English second-tier club announced on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wolves sack manager Saunders</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67644</link><description>Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked former Liverpool and Wales striker Dean Saunders as their manager on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked former Liverpool and Wales striker Dean Saunders as their manager on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gerrard out for season, England friendlies</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67641</link><description>Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is to have an operation on his left shoulder which will rule him out of the rest of the season, it was announced Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is to have an operation on his left shoulder which will rule him out of the rest of the season, it was announced Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:21:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AC Milan-Ajax match in Beijing 'axed over fees'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67640</link><description>A friendly between Italian giants AC Milan and recently crowned Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam in Beijing was cancelled after the organisers failed to pay an appearance fee on time, Chinese media said Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A friendly between Italian giants AC Milan and recently crowned Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam in Beijing was cancelled after the organisers failed to pay an appearance fee on time, Chinese media said Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan's Uchida rejoins Schalke's Euro hunt</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67639</link><description>Japan defender Atsuto Uchida is set to return to help Schalke in their bid to qualify for next season's Champions League after recovering from a bout of concussion.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan defender Atsuto Uchida is set to return to help Schalke in their bid to qualify for next season's Champions League after recovering from a bout of concussion.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:42:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho hits back at Pepe in Casillas row</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67638</link><description>Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at his own player Pepe after the defender said Mourinho ought to have more respect for club captain Iker Casillas.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at his own player Pepe after the defender said Mourinho ought to have more respect for club captain Iker Casillas.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:42:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>El-Badry quits of coach of African champions Ahly</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67636</link><description>Hossam El-Badry has quit as coach of CAF Champions League title holders Al-Ahly of Egypt after they qualified for the group phase.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hossam El-Badry has quit as coach of CAF Champions League title holders Al-Ahly of Egypt after they qualified for the group phase.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 14:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fans request 750,000 tickets for Euro final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67635</link><description>Champions League fever has broken out in Germany with fans of finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund requesting a total of 750,000 tickets for the final at Wembley on May 25.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions League fever has broken out in Germany with fans of finalists Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund requesting a total of 750,000 tickets for the final at Wembley on May 25.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 14:22:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five-goal Klose closes in on Germany record</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67634</link><description>Evergreen Lazio striker Miroslav Klose has proved his injury worries are behind him by equalling the record for the most goals in a Serie A match as he closes in on Gerd Mueller's 38-year-old record for the most goals for Germany.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Evergreen Lazio striker Miroslav Klose has proved his injury worries are behind him by equalling the record for the most goals in a Serie A match as he closes in on Gerd Mueller's 38-year-old record for the most goals for Germany.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 13:02:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ten-man Sunderland edge nearer safety</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67633</link><description>Ten-man Sunderland took a small step towards Premier League survival after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Stoke on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten-man Sunderland took a small step towards Premier League survival after coming from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Stoke on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 22:41:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barton given suspended ban for Silva jibes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67632</link><description>English midfielder Joey Barton was handed a suspended two-game ban by the National Ethics Commission (CNE) on Monday in relation to a string of insults he directed at Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva last month.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[English midfielder Joey Barton was handed a suspended two-game ban by the National Ethics Commission (CNE) on Monday in relation to a string of insults he directed at Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva last month.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 21:21:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal's Podolski hopes to avoid ankle op</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67631</link><description>Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has said he hopes to not need an ankle operation at the end of the season which would rule him out of Germany's tour to the USA later this month.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski has said he hopes to not need an ankle operation at the end of the season which would rule him out of Germany's tour to the USA later this month.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kone goal helps Wigan to vital win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67630</link><description>Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone scored as FA Cup finalists Wigan edged West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at the weekend to boost hopes of dodging relegation from the English Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone scored as FA Cup finalists Wigan edged West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at the weekend to boost hopes of dodging relegation from the English Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:23:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Full-back Riise quits international scene</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67629</link><description>Norway and Fulham full-back John Arne Riise announced his international retirement on Monday after a record 110 caps for his country.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Norway and Fulham full-back John Arne Riise announced his international retirement on Monday after a record 110 caps for his country.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:23:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribery eager to extend Bayern contract</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67628</link><description>France wing Franck Ribery has said he is eager to extend his Bayern Munich contract past 2015 having already spent nearly six years at the Champions League finalists.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[France wing Franck Ribery has said he is eager to extend his Bayern Munich contract past 2015 having already spent nearly six years at the Champions League finalists.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:23:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pogba hit with three-game spitting ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67627</link><description>Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's season could be over after the Frenchman was handed a three-game ban by Serie A disciplinary officials on Monday for spitting.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's season could be over after the Frenchman was handed a three-game ban by Serie A disciplinary officials on Monday for spitting.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FIFA provisionally ban Chuck Blazer</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67626</link><description>Chuck Blazer was provisionally banned from the FIFA Executive Committee on Monday following a decision by the chairman of the FIFA Ethics Committee, Hans-Joachim Eckert.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chuck Blazer was provisionally banned from the FIFA Executive Committee on Monday following a decision by the chairman of the FIFA Ethics Committee, Hans-Joachim Eckert.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 19:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villas-Boas says he's learned Chelsea lessons</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67625</link><description>Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas reckons he has made major changes to the way he manages following the "mistakes" of his time at Chelsea.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas reckons he has made major changes to the way he manages following the "mistakes" of his time at Chelsea.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 19:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hoeness to remain Bayern president, despite tax scandal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67624</link><description>Embattled Uli Hoeness will stay on as Bayern Munich president despite having offered to temporarily resign while he faces tax evasion allegations, after a meeting of the Champions League finalists' supervisory board on Monday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Embattled Uli Hoeness will stay on as Bayern Munich president despite having offered to temporarily resign while he faces tax evasion allegations, after a meeting of the Champions League finalists' supervisory board on Monday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 18:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scotland's Player of Year Higdon arrested</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67622</link><description>Motherwell striker Michael Higdon was arrested on Monday over an alleged assault just hours after being voted Scotland's Player of the Year by his fellow professionals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Motherwell striker Michael Higdon was arrested on Monday over an alleged assault just hours after being voted Scotland's Player of the Year by his fellow professionals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 11:42:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liverpool boss Rodgers wants attacking reinforcements</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67620</link><description>Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers feels his side need to add "one or two" attacking players in the close season after failing to unlock Everton's defence in a 0-0 draw with their Merseyside rivals.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers feels his side need to add "one or two" attacking players in the close season after failing to unlock Everton's defence in a 0-0 draw with their Merseyside rivals.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 08:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson irked by 'dying swan' Luiz</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67619</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz of acting like a "dying swan" in the incident that led to United defender Rafael da Silva being sent off in their encounter at Old Trafford.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Chelsea's Brazilian defender David Luiz of acting like a "dying swan" in the incident that led to United defender Rafael da Silva being sent off in their encounter at Old Trafford.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 03:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve triumph again, but Conte fears for Europe</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67618</link><description>Juventus cemented a 29th title triumph on Sunday after another near flawless campaign, but for coach Antonio Conte hoisting the club back among the giants of European football will continue to be hampered by a cash-strapped Serie A.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juventus cemented a 29th title triumph on Sunday after another near flawless campaign, but for coach Antonio Conte hoisting the club back among the giants of European football will continue to be hampered by a cash-strapped Serie A.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 02:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic worried about poor away form</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67617</link><description>Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby says the champions need to address their away form following a 1-1 draw with Ross County at Victoria Park.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby says the champions need to address their away form following a 1-1 draw with Ross County at Victoria Park.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 02:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cavani hat-trick takes Napoli tally to 101</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67616</link><description>Edinson Cavani scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Inter Milan to take his goal tally to 101 in a Napoli shirt and reinforce second place in Italy's Serie A on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Edinson Cavani scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Inter Milan to take his goal tally to 101 in a Napoli shirt and reinforce second place in Italy's Serie A on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 23:42:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Silva dimissed as PSG held at home</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67615</link><description>Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain blew a chance to effectively wrap up their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valenciennes.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain blew a chance to effectively wrap up their first Ligue 1 title since 1994 on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valenciennes.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 23:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supersub Messi edges Barcelona closer to title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67614</link><description>Lionel Messi came off the bench to move Barcelona within two points of clinching the La Liga title with a 4-2 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lionel Messi came off the bench to move Barcelona within two points of clinching the La Liga title with a 4-2 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 23:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Galatasaray clinch Turkish league title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67610</link><description>Galatasaray clinched the Turkish league title on Sunday with two games of the season remaining as they crushed Sivasspor 4-2 in Istanbul.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Galatasaray clinched the Turkish league title on Sunday with two games of the season remaining as they crushed Sivasspor 4-2 in Istanbul.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 21:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ref punched by teen footballer dies</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67608</link><description>A longtime youth football official who was punched in the face by a teenaged player in a match in Utah has died, the Salt Lake Unified Police Department said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A longtime youth football official who was punched in the face by a teenaged player in a match in Utah has died, the Salt Lake Unified Police Department said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 19:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vidal fires Juventus to 29th Italian title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67607</link><description>Arturo Vidal's 10th league goal of the season was enough to secure a 1-0 win over Palermo and help ten-man Juventus to their 29th Serie A title on Sunday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arturo Vidal's 10th league goal of the season was enough to secure a 1-0 win over Palermo and help ten-man Juventus to their 29th Serie A title on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 19:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea edge United to close on Champions League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67605</link><description>Juan Mata's dramatic late goal earned Chelsea an unlikely three points in their quest for Champions League football as they secured a 1-0 victory at Premier League champions Manchester United on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Juan Mata's dramatic late goal earned Chelsea an unlikely three points in their quest for Champions League football as they secured a 1-0 victory at Premier League champions Manchester United on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund, Bayern relations sour as Wembley looms</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67603</link><description>Relations between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund continued to sour ahead of the Champions League final on May 25 as Saturday's dress rehearsal in the Bundesliga was marred by a dismissal and a pitch side argument.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Relations between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund continued to sour ahead of the Champions League final on May 25 as Saturday's dress rehearsal in the Bundesliga was marred by a dismissal and a pitch side argument.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bundesliga relegation battle to go to wire</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67602</link><description>The battle to stay in the Bundesliga is set to go to the wire after relegation-threatened Augsburg lost 2-0 at Freiburg on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The battle to stay in the Bundesliga is set to go to the wire after relegation-threatened Augsburg lost 2-0 at Freiburg on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 17:42:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Honours even as Everton hold Liverpool</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67599</link><description>Everton's winless run at Anfield continued as the Toffees played out a 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Sunday to edge closer to ensuring they will finish above their Merseyside rivals in the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton's winless run at Anfield continued as the Toffees played out a 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Sunday to edge closer to ensuring they will finish above their Merseyside rivals in the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 16:22:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ajax crowned Dutch champions for 32nd time</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67598</link><description>Ajax won their 32nd Dutch league title in style on Sunday overwhelming Willem II Tilburg 5-0 in the penultimate match of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ajax won their 32nd Dutch league title in style on Sunday overwhelming Willem II Tilburg 5-0 in the penultimate match of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 15:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic FC held at Ross County</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67597</link><description>Champions Celtic made it six games without a win away from home in the Scottish Premier League following a 1-1 draw with Ross County at Victoria Park on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions Celtic made it six games without a win away from home in the Scottish Premier League following a 1-1 draw with Ross County at Victoria Park on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 15:22:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson reveals Lampard regret</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67596</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted that he regrets not signing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard earlier in his career.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted that he regrets not signing Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard earlier in his career.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 15:22:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson urges United to relax</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67595</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has called on his already crowned Premier League champions to relax and  enjoy themselves but keep impressing for the remainder of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has called on his already crowned Premier League champions to relax and  enjoy themselves but keep impressing for the remainder of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 14:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic eye revenge on long trip north</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67593</link><description>Celtic midfielder Dylan McGeouch says the Hoops are out for revenge when they take on Ross County in their Scottish Premier League clash on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic midfielder Dylan McGeouch says the Hoops are out for revenge when they take on Ross County in their Scottish Premier League clash on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 03:03:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Moyes tells Everton to aim high at Anfield</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67591</link><description>Everton manager David Moyes has insisted winning Sunday's Merseyside derby away to Liverpool is about far more than personal pride.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everton manager David Moyes has insisted winning Sunday's Merseyside derby away to Liverpool is about far more than personal pride.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 02:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund's Kehl expects fireworks at Wembley</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67589</link><description>Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both rested their stars as the Champions League final dress rehearsal ended in a 1-1 draw, but Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl has said he expects an explosive affair in Wembley.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both rested their stars as the Champions League final dress rehearsal ended in a 1-1 draw, but Dortmund captain Sebastian Kehl has said he expects an explosive affair in Wembley.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 01:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villas-Boas turns sights on crunch Chelsea clash</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67588</link><description>Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas described Wednesday's trip to Chelsea as a "massive, massive game" after Gareth Bale's late winner against Southampton kept his side in with a strong chance of Champions League qualification.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas described Wednesday's trip to Chelsea as a "massive, massive game" after Gareth Bale's late winner against Southampton kept his side in with a strong chance of Champions League qualification.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 00:42:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal in Euro driving seat now, says Wenger</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67587</link><description>Arsene Wenger believes the momentum is now with Arsenal in the battle to claim a place in next season's Champions League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger believes the momentum is now with Arsenal in the battle to claim a place in next season's Champions League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 00:42:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ronaldo hits 200 as Real keep Barca waiting</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67586</link><description>Real Madrid forced Barcelona to delay their title celebrations as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th Real goal in an entertaining 4-3 win over Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid forced Barcelona to delay their title celebrations as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 200th Real goal in an entertaining 4-3 win over Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 23:42:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Osvaldo winner stuns Fiorentina, boosts Roma, Milan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67585</link><description>Italy international Pablo Osvaldo headed an injury time goal to give Roma a precious 1-0 win away over Fiorentina and hand Serie A giants AC Milan a Champions League lifeline on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Italy international Pablo Osvaldo headed an injury time goal to give Roma a precious 1-0 win away over Fiorentina and hand Serie A giants AC Milan a Champions League lifeline on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 23:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund, Bayern draw in Champions League final warm-up</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67581</link><description>Borussia Dortmund ended ten-man Bayern Munich's 14-match winning streak in the Bundesliga on Saturday as the warm-up for the Champions League final ended in a 1-1 draw.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund ended ten-man Bayern Munich's 14-match winning streak in the Bundesliga on Saturday as the warm-up for the Champions League final ended in a 1-1 draw.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 21:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quickfire Walcott lifts Arsenal into third</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67580</link><description>Theo Walcott fired the fastest Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal moved back up to third place with a 1-0 victory at relegated QPR on Saturday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Theo Walcott fired the fastest Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal moved back up to third place with a 1-0 victory at relegated QPR on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 20:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marseille put PSG title party on ice</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67578</link><description>Marseille ensured champions-elect Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait another week before they can clinch the Ligue 1 crown after beating Bastia 2-1 on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marseille ensured champions-elect Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait another week before they can clinch the Ligue 1 crown after beating Bastia 2-1 on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 20:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>McKay stars as Inverness get better of Well</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67576</link><description>Inverness Caledonian Thistle can still snatch second spot in the Scottish Premier League after Billy McKay scored a late winner to secure a hat-trick and a dramatic 4-3 win over Motherwell on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Inverness Caledonian Thistle can still snatch second spot in the Scottish Premier League after Billy McKay scored a late winner to secure a hat-trick and a dramatic 4-3 win over Motherwell on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swans and City play out goalless draw</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67575</link><description>A flat Manchester City played out a goalless draw with League Cup winners Swansea City in a typical end-of-season affair at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A flat Manchester City played out a goalless draw with League Cup winners Swansea City in a typical end-of-season affair at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:02:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stalemate keeps Newcastle in trouble</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67574</link><description>Newcastle remain mired firmly in the Premier League relegation battle after a dour 0-0 draw at West Ham on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle remain mired firmly in the Premier League relegation battle after a dour 0-0 draw at West Ham on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agbonlahor boosts Villa's survival bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67573</link><description>Gabriel Agbonlahor boosted Aston Villa's Premier League survival hopes as his late winner secured a vital 2-1 victory at Norwich on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gabriel Agbonlahor boosted Aston Villa's Premier League survival hopes as his late winner secured a vital 2-1 victory at Norwich on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brilliant Bale fires Spurs' top-four push</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67572</link><description>Gareth Bale enhanced his burgeoning reputation with another superb goal as Tottenham beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday to remain in the hunt for Champions League football next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gareth Bale enhanced his burgeoning reputation with another superb goal as Tottenham beat Southampton 1-0 on Saturday to remain in the hunt for Champions League football next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 18:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Milan, Allegri deny Roma reports</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67571</link><description>AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has denied newspaper reports linking him with a move to fellow Serie A club Roma as speculation continues that one of the Rossoneri's former stars could take over at the San Siro.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has denied newspaper reports linking him with a move to fellow Serie A club Roma as speculation continues that one of the Rossoneri's former stars could take over at the San Siro.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 17:43:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relegated Reading give Adkins first win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67570</link><description>Reading showed the spirit that they will need next season in trying to regain their Premier League status with a fine 4-2 away win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reading showed the spirit that they will need next season in trying to regain their Premier League status with a fine 4-2 away win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 17:43:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wigan fightback keeps escape plan on track</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67569</link><description>Wigan Athletic could be poised to mount another improbable escape from Premier League relegation after twice coming from behind to claim a potentially crucial 3-2 win at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Athletic could be poised to mount another improbable escape from Premier League relegation after twice coming from behind to claim a potentially crucial 3-2 win at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 17:43:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hull clinch Premier League promotion on final day</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67567</link><description>Hull City clinched automatic promotion to the Premier League in sensational fashion after a 2-2 draw against Cardiff on a dramatic final day of the Championship season on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hull City clinched automatic promotion to the Premier League in sensational fashion after a 2-2 draw against Cardiff on a dramatic final day of the Championship season on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 17:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merseyside derby 'no big deal', says Gerrard</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67566</link><description>Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has played down the significance of Sunday's Merseyside derby by claiming that it does not matter if his team finish below Everton in the Premier League this season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has played down the significance of Sunday's Merseyside derby by claiming that it does not matter if his team finish below Everton in the Premier League this season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 16:02:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Road closure delays Spurs-Southampton game</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67565</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur announced on Saturday that kick-off in their Premier League game at home to Southampton had been delayed by half an hour due to the closure of a major local road.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur announced on Saturday that kick-off in their Premier League game at home to Southampton had been delayed by half an hour due to the closure of a major local road.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 16:02:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No need for wholesale changes at Barcelona: Vilanova</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67562</link><description>Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has repeated his belief that the Catalans do not need to make wholesale changes to their squad at the end of the season despite suffering their worst ever European defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has repeated his belief that the Catalans do not need to make wholesale changes to their squad at the end of the season despite suffering their worst ever European defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 14:22:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fernandes feels 'exploited' by QPR relegation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67561</link><description>Queens Park Rangers' Malaysian owner, Tony Fernandes, says the club's relegation from the Premier League has left him feeling "exploited".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queens Park Rangers' Malaysian owner, Tony Fernandes, says the club's relegation from the Premier League has left him feeling "exploited".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:43:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi returns to training, Valdes injured</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67560</link><description>Barcelona were able to welcome back Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets to training on Saturday morning after they missed the 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in midweek, but Victor Valdes has been ruled out of Sunday's match with Real Betis due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona were able to welcome back Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets to training on Saturday morning after they missed the 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in midweek, but Victor Valdes has been ruled out of Sunday's match with Real Betis due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:43:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hip operation to sideline Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67558</link><description>Alex Ferguson could miss the start of next season as he is to undergo a hip operation, sources at Manchester United have confirmed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alex Ferguson could miss the start of next season as he is to undergo a hip operation, sources at Manchester United have confirmed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 10:43:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Asian football boss 'victim of smear campaign'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67557</link><description>Asia's new football chief said he was the victim of a smear campaign involving a government after his election was overshadowed by claims of vote-buying and human rights abuses.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Asia's new football chief said he was the victim of a smear campaign involving a government after his election was overshadowed by claims of vote-buying and human rights abuses.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 06:23:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relations cool as Euro finalists clash</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67556</link><description>Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted relations between his club and Bayern Munich are far from cordial as the Bundesliga rivals prepare to meet on Saturday in a dress rehearsal for the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted relations between his club and Bayern Munich are far from cordial as the Bundesliga rivals prepare to meet on Saturday in a dress rehearsal for the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:03:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs hope Bale can fit billing against Saints</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67555</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur are hoping Gareth Bale can put in a performance worthy of the Premier League's best player when Southampton are the visitors at White Hart Lane on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur are hoping Gareth Bale can put in a performance worthy of the Premier League's best player when Southampton are the visitors at White Hart Lane on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:43:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Title the tonic for Bayern beating: Barcelona</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67554</link><description>Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes wrapping up the La Liga title as soon as possible will be the perfect antidote to their Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich in midweek.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes wrapping up the La Liga title as soon as possible will be the perfect antidote to their Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich in midweek.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Podolski set for strike chance against QPR</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67553</link><description>Arsene Wenger will hand Lukas Podolski the chance to establish himself as Arsenal's central striker, dealing a painful blow to Theo Walcott who is desperate to lay claim to the position.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger will hand Lukas Podolski the chance to establish himself as Arsenal's central striker, dealing a painful blow to Theo Walcott who is desperate to lay claim to the position.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walcott says defence key to Champions League bid</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67552</link><description>London's leading clubs step up their battle for Champions League places this weekend, with Arsenal striker Theo Walcott saying defence holds the key to qualifying for European club football's leading tournament.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[London's leading clubs step up their battle for Champions League places this weekend, with Arsenal striker Theo Walcott saying defence holds the key to qualifying for European club football's leading tournament.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:02:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG on brink of title glory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67551</link><description>There are still four games of the Ligue 1 season remaining but Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up their first title since 1994 if results go their way this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are still four games of the Ligue 1 season remaining but Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up their first title since 1994 if results go their way this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 01:42:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Injury-hit Timbers sign Norwegian defender Kah</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67550</link><description>Gambian-born Norwegian defender Pa Modou Kah, a veteran of 14 seasons in Europe and two in the Middle East, signed a one-year deal Friday with Major League Soccer's injury-hit Portland Timbers.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Gambian-born Norwegian defender Pa Modou Kah, a veteran of 14 seasons in Europe and two in the Middle East, signed a one-year deal Friday with Major League Soccer's injury-hit Portland Timbers.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 23:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stalemate hurts St Etienne's Euro hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67549</link><description>Champions League hopefuls Saint-Etienne saw their bid for a place in Europe's top club competition next season suffer a blow as they were held a to a goalless draw at home to Bordeaux on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions League hopefuls Saint-Etienne saw their bid for a place in Europe's top club competition next season suffer a blow as they were held a to a goalless draw at home to Bordeaux on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 22:22:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lennon charged over touchline breach</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67547</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been charged by the Scottish Football Association after allegedly breaching his touchline ban.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been charged by the Scottish Football Association after allegedly breaching his touchline ban.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 20:02:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sinclair slump is my fault, says Mancini</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67546</link><description>Roberto Mancini has blamed himself for Scott Sinclair's failure to make an impact at Manchester City since his move to Eastlands.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Roberto Mancini has blamed himself for Scott Sinclair's failure to make an impact at Manchester City since his move to Eastlands.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 17:42:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Platini wants referee conversations recorded</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67545</link><description>UEFA president Michel Platini on Friday revealed his intention to record discussions between officials in European matches as of next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[UEFA president Michel Platini on Friday revealed his intention to record discussions between officials in European matches as of next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 17:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Injured Montolivo may miss rest of season: Milan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67544</link><description>AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo could be out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a muscle tear in his right leg, the club said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo could be out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a muscle tear in his right leg, the club said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger says he's going nowhere</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67543</link><description>Arsene Wenger has no intention of leaving Arsenal before his current contract expires, he said on Friday and indicated he could yet stay with the club beyond 2014.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger has no intention of leaving Arsenal before his current contract expires, he said on Friday and indicated he could yet stay with the club beyond 2014.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No decision on my future yet: Mourinho</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67541</link><description>Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has still not made up his mind about his future and will only do so once the season has finished, he said on Friday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has still not made up his mind about his future and will only do so once the season has finished, he said on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson forecasts mere squad 'tweaks'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67540</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will only 'tweak' his squad in the close season in a bid to retain their Premier League title next term, he said on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will only 'tweak' his squad in the close season in a bid to retain their Premier League title next term, he said on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 11:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Asian boss backs Blatter for fifth term</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67539</link><description>Asia's new football boss backed FIFA chief Sepp Blatter for a controversial fifth term on Friday as the veteran Swiss dropped a strong hint that he may break promises to step down in 2015.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Asia's new football boss backed FIFA chief Sepp Blatter for a controversial fifth term on Friday as the veteran Swiss dropped a strong hint that he may break promises to step down in 2015.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 10:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blatter calls for more Asian teams at World Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67538</link><description>FIFA president Sepp Blatter called for more berths for Asian teams at the World Cup and said the issue would be addressed at a meeting later this month.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[FIFA president Sepp Blatter called for more berths for Asian teams at the World Cup and said the issue would be addressed at a meeting later this month.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 09:03:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Birmingham owner 'amassed tens of millions of dollars'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67537</link><description>Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung amassed tens of millions of dollars in unexplained deposits, prosecutors said, after a Hong Kong court rejected an attempt to have his money-laundering case thrown out.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung amassed tens of millions of dollars in unexplained deposits, prosecutors said, after a Hong Kong court rejected an attempt to have his money-laundering case thrown out.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 08:22:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benitez banks on Europa League final boost</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67534</link><description>Interim manager Rafael Benitez said he hoped Chelsea fans would show him some appreciation after he guided the club into the Europa League final for the first time in their history following victory over FC Basel.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Interim manager Rafael Benitez said he hoped Chelsea fans would show him some appreciation after he guided the club into the Europa League final for the first time in their history following victory over FC Basel.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 02:42:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sirigu escapes lengthy punishment</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67533</link><description>Paris Saint-Germain's Italian international goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has escaped a lengthy ban for his part in a brawl at the end of last weekend's Ligue 1 win at Evian.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain's Italian international goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has escaped a lengthy ban for his part in a brawl at the end of last weekend's Ligue 1 win at Evian.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 23:02:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea overcome Basel to reach Europa final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67532</link><description>Chelsea reached the Europa League final for the first time in their history after surviving a first-half scare to defeat Swiss champions FC Basel 3-1 in the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea reached the Europa League final for the first time in their history after surviving a first-half scare to defeat Swiss champions FC Basel 3-1 in the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 22:42:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pirlo to quit Azzurri after World Cup</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67530</link><description>Veteran playmaker Andrea Pirlo on Thursday revealed his intention to quit international football after next year's World Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Veteran playmaker Andrea Pirlo on Thursday revealed his intention to quit international football after next year's World Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 22:02:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ghana teen Abdallah joins MLS Whitecaps</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67529</link><description>Ghana teen midfielder Aminu Abdallah signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday after spending the past five seasons with Ghana club International Allies.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ghana teen midfielder Aminu Abdallah signed with Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday after spending the past five seasons with Ghana club International Allies.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hillsborough inquests to be held near Liverpool</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67528</link><description>The fresh inquests into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters in the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster will be held in northwest England, the coroner presiding announced Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The fresh inquests into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters in the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster will be held in northwest England, the coroner presiding announced Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia's Kruse set to join Leverkusen</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67527</link><description>Socceroos star Robbie Kruse is set to play Champions League football next season as the Australia international revealed on Thursday he has agreed to join Bayer Leverkusen from their Bundesliga rivals Fortuna Duesseldorf.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Socceroos star Robbie Kruse is set to play Champions League football next season as the Australia international revealed on Thursday he has agreed to join Bayer Leverkusen from their Bundesliga rivals Fortuna Duesseldorf.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 19:03:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rodgers says he's in charge of Reds transfers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67526</link><description>Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted Thursday he was in charge of the Anfield club's transfer policy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insisted Thursday he was in charge of the Anfield club's transfer policy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 19:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Battered Barcelona forced to re-build</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67525</link><description>After a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich last week, Barcelona's embarrassment was taken to an even greater level on Wednesday night as stripped of their greatest asset in Lionel Messi, there worst ever European defeat was confirmed by another 3-0 hiding.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich last week, Barcelona's embarrassment was taken to an even greater level on Wednesday night as stripped of their greatest asset in Lionel Messi, there worst ever European defeat was confirmed by another 3-0 hiding.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd reveal record turnover figures</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67524</link><description>Manchester United posted a record third-quarter turnover of £91.7million ($142.6 million) according to figures released to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United posted a record third-quarter turnover of £91.7million ($142.6 million) according to figures released to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:43:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund hopeful Goetze will make Wembley</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67523</link><description>Borussia Dortmund are hoping to have Germany midfielder Mario Goetze fit for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 25, even though he tore a hamstring in the semi-final against Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund are hoping to have Germany midfielder Mario Goetze fit for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on May 25, even though he tore a hamstring in the semi-final against Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:23:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern are re-writing history: Rummenigge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67522</link><description>The current Bayern Munich side are rewriting the club's history after their 3-0 win at Barcelona put them into a third Champions League final in four years in their chase for a historic treble of European, league and cup titles, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The current Bayern Munich side are rewriting the club's history after their 3-0 win at Barcelona put them into a third Champions League final in four years in their chase for a historic treble of European, league and cup titles, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:23:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lyon 'keeper Vercoutre out for six months</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67521</link><description>Lyon goalkeeper Remy Vercoutre will be sidelined for at least six months after undergoing surgery on torn knee ligaments, the private clinic which carried out the operation said on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lyon goalkeeper Remy Vercoutre will be sidelined for at least six months after undergoing surgery on torn knee ligaments, the private clinic which carried out the operation said on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 13:43:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bale bags awards treble with writers' honour</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67520</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale completed a notable treble on Thursday after being voted the 2013 Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writers' Association.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale completed a notable treble on Thursday after being voted the 2013 Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writers' Association.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 13:43:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>German press hails Bundesliga's 'dream final'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67519</link><description>There was widespread joy in the German press on Thursday as Bayern Munich's 3-0 win at Barcelona means the Bavarians will face Borussia Dortmund in an all-German Champions League final on May 25 -- the first time two Bundesliga clubs will contest a European Cup final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There was widespread joy in the German press on Thursday as Bayern Munich's 3-0 win at Barcelona means the Bavarians will face Borussia Dortmund in an all-German Champions League final on May 25 -- the first time two Bundesliga clubs will contest a European Cup final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 13:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain laments powerless Barca</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67518</link><description>Spain lamented Thursday the comprehensive destruction of a powerless Barcelona by Bayern Munich, warning the Catalans must rebuild after their Champions League dreams were shattered in the Camp Nou.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spain lamented Thursday the comprehensive destruction of a powerless Barcelona by Bayern Munich, warning the Catalans must rebuild after their Champions League dreams were shattered in the Camp Nou.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 13:03:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Croatian keeper Turina dies at 32</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67517</link><description>Croatian goalkeeper Ivan Turina died on Thursday in Stockholm where he was playing for Swedish champions AIK, supposedly of heart failure aged 32, his former club Dinamo Zagreb and local media said.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Croatian goalkeeper Ivan Turina died on Thursday in Stockholm where he was playing for Swedish champions AIK, supposedly of heart failure aged 32, his former club Dinamo Zagreb and local media said.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 13:03:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Controversial sheikh romps to AFC presidency</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67516</link><description>Bahrain's Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa fought back against allegations of human rights abuses Thursday as he became Asian football's new leader with a landslide election win.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bahrain's Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa fought back against allegations of human rights abuses Thursday as he became Asian football's new leader with a landslide election win.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 11:43:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stojkovic denies leaving J-League</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67515</link><description>Nagoya Grampus manager Dragan Stojkovic on Thursday denied media reports he was planning to leave the J-League club at the end of the current March-December season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nagoya Grampus manager Dragan Stojkovic on Thursday denied media reports he was planning to leave the J-League club at the end of the current March-December season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 11:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guangzhou set up Mariners clash in ACL</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67514</link><description>Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande will face Australia's Central Coast Mariners in the AFC Champions League knockouts while former winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors take on Japan's Kashiwa Reysol.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande will face Australia's Central Coast Mariners in the AFC Champions League knockouts while former winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors take on Japan's Kashiwa Reysol.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 08:23:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea maintain form as Europa League nears end</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67509</link><description>Chelsea will be looking to keep their hopes alive of their marathon season ending with a trophy as Rafael Benitez's men host FC Basel in their Europa League semi-final second leg clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea will be looking to keep their hopes alive of their marathon season ending with a trophy as Rafael Benitez's men host FC Basel in their Europa League semi-final second leg clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 03:03:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vote-buying claims overshadow Asian football vote</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67508</link><description>Asia's troubled football body will elect a new leader on Thursday after a bitter campaign dominated by claims and counter-claims of outside interference, and even allegations of rights abuses. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Asia's troubled football body will elect a new leader on Thursday after a bitter campaign dominated by claims and counter-claims of outside interference, and even allegations of rights abuses. ]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 01:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi not in right condition - Vilanova</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67507</link><description>Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova defended the decision to field Lionel Messi at the weekend after the Argentine was forced to sit out Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova defended the decision to field Lionel Messi at the weekend after the Argentine was forced to sit out Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:22:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern better for Chelsea loss - Heynckes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67506</link><description>Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes believes his side will have learnt from their heart-breaking loss to Chelsea on penalties in the Champions League final last season when they travel to Wembley to take on Borussia Dortmund in the final of this year's competition.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes believes his side will have learnt from their heart-breaking loss to Chelsea on penalties in the Champions League final last season when they travel to Wembley to take on Borussia Dortmund in the final of this year's competition.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 23:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern destroy Barca again, cruise to Champions League final</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67505</link><description>Bayern Munich cruised into their third Champions League final in four years as a 3-0 win over Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday gave them an incredible 7-0 aggregate victory.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich cruised into their third Champions League final in four years as a 3-0 win over Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday gave them an incredible 7-0 aggregate victory.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 22:03:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi starts Bayern return on the bench</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67504</link><description>There was a huge surprise in the Barcelona line-up for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich as Lionel Messi started on the bench.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There was a huge surprise in the Barcelona line-up for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich as Lionel Messi started on the bench.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 19:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho return 'not my business' - Benitez</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67503</link><description>Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez on Wednesday refused to be drawn on speculation that Jose Mourinho is poised to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season to replace him in the dug-out.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Interim Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez on Wednesday refused to be drawn on speculation that Jose Mourinho is poised to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season to replace him in the dug-out.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 19:03:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Under-fire Bayern Munich boss Hoeness 'in hell'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67502</link><description>Embattled Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has admitted in an interview that he is going through 'hell' as the tax evasion scandal he has become caught up in shows no signs of abating.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Embattled Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has admitted in an interview that he is going through 'hell' as the tax evasion scandal he has become caught up in shows no signs of abating.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:03:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clubs' Euro success weakens Loew's USA plans</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67501</link><description>The successful season enjoyed so far by both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund promises to give Germany coach Joachim Loew a few selection problems ahead of the two-match tour to the United States later this month.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The successful season enjoyed so far by both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund promises to give Germany coach Joachim Loew a few selection problems ahead of the two-match tour to the United States later this month.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:03:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunderland's Sessegnon to miss end of season</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67500</link><description>Sunderland attacking midfielder Stephane Sessegnon will miss the rest of the season after his appeal against a three-match ban for his dismissal against Aston Villa on Monday was rejected, the Football Association announced Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland attacking midfielder Stephane Sessegnon will miss the rest of the season after his appeal against a three-match ban for his dismissal against Aston Villa on Monday was rejected, the Football Association announced Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:03:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Psychiatrist can help Suarez - snooker's O'Sullivan</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67498</link><description>Snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes psychiatrist Steve Peters can help controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes psychiatrist Steve Peters can help controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. ]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 17:03:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minnows Buriram make history for Thailand</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67496</link><description>Unheralded Buriram United made history as the first Thai team to reach the AFC Champions League last 16 after a thrilling night's action on Wednesday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Unheralded Buriram United made history as the first Thai team to reach the AFC Champions League last 16 after a thrilling night's action on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:23:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund star faces Euro final fitness race</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67495</link><description>Borussia Dortmund's Germany star Mario Goetze is set to miss Saturday's Bundesliga showdown against Bayern Munich and faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League final on May 24 after tearing his left hamstring early in the semi-final at Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund's Germany star Mario Goetze is set to miss Saturday's Bundesliga showdown against Bayern Munich and faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League final on May 24 after tearing his left hamstring early in the semi-final at Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 14:03:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho's Real stay marked by semi-final woe</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67494</link><description>Jose Mourinho chose his words very carefully after seeing his Real Madrid side fall just short of an amazing comeback in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho chose his words very carefully after seeing his Real Madrid side fall just short of an amazing comeback in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 14:03:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Messi fitness key to Barca's comeback hopes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67492</link><description>Barcelona admit any chance the Catalans have of overturning a 4-0 first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final return on Wednesday depends very much on the fitness of Lionel Messi. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona admit any chance the Catalans have of overturning a 4-0 first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final return on Wednesday depends very much on the fitness of Lionel Messi. ]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Klopp unimpressed with ref Webb</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67491</link><description>Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp was furious with the performance of English referee Howard Webb as his side just withheld a late Real Madrid onslaught to qualify for the Champions League final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp was furious with the performance of English referee Howard Webb as his side just withheld a late Real Madrid onslaught to qualify for the Champions League final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund hold on despite late Real rally</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67488</link><description>Borussia Dortmund qualified for their second ever Champions League final on Tuesday, beating Real Madrid 4-3 on aggregate despite losing the second leg of their semi-final 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund qualified for their second ever Champions League final on Tuesday, beating Real Madrid 4-3 on aggregate despite losing the second leg of their semi-final 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mariners into Asian knock-outs for first time</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67486</link><description>Australia's Central Coast Mariners reached the AFC Champions League knock-out phase for the first time in their history on Tuesday despite being thrashed 3-0 by Kashiwa Reysol.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Australia's Central Coast Mariners reached the AFC Champions League knock-out phase for the first time in their history on Tuesday despite being thrashed 3-0 by Kashiwa Reysol.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:24:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If anyone can do it, we can, says Pique</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67484</link><description>Even Barcelona's most ardent fans know that their side's chances of overturning a four-goal first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich are slim, but defender Gerard Pique insists that the Catalans are the only side capable of pulling off the type of comeback needed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Even Barcelona's most ardent fans know that their side's chances of overturning a four-goal first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich are slim, but defender Gerard Pique insists that the Catalans are the only side capable of pulling off the type of comeback needed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:04:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Khedira dropped from Madrid team, Modric in</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67481</link><description>Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho surprisingly dropped German international midfielder Sami Khedira for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho surprisingly dropped German international midfielder Sami Khedira for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:43:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City owner eyes New York MLS team: report</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67480</link><description>Sheik Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi's royal family whose investment group owns English Premier League side Manchester City, reportedly wants a Major League Soccer team for New York.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sheik Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of Abu Dhabi's royal family whose investment group owns English Premier League side Manchester City, reportedly wants a Major League Soccer team for New York.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:04:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barca are still world's best, says Heynckes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67478</link><description>Bayern Munich's veteran coach Jupp Heynckes on Tuesday warned his players ahead of their Champions League semi-final, second leg, that they should not take it for granted they were already in the final as Wednesday's opponents Barcelona remain the best team in the world.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's veteran coach Jupp Heynckes on Tuesday warned his players ahead of their Champions League semi-final, second leg, that they should not take it for granted they were already in the final as Wednesday's opponents Barcelona remain the best team in the world.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:04:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Salvador's World Cup stadium to spur Brazil northeast growth</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67477</link><description>When laborer Brasilino de Santos helped build the stadium in this northeastern Brazilian metropolis in the late 1940's, little could he imagine he would be back decades later toiling to modernize it for next year's World Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When laborer Brasilino de Santos helped build the stadium in this northeastern Brazilian metropolis in the late 1940's, little could he imagine he would be back decades later toiling to modernize it for next year's World Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunderland appeal Sessegnon dismissal</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67476</link><description>Sunderland have launched an appeal against midfielder Stephane Sessegnon's sending off in his side's 6-1 loss at Aston Villa, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland have launched an appeal against midfielder Stephane Sessegnon's sending off in his side's 6-1 loss at Aston Villa, the Football Association announced on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:43:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern braced for wounded Barcelona onslaught</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67473</link><description>Bayern Munich are anticipating Barcelona's bid to overturn their 4-0 deficit to be led by an inspired Lionel Messi rather than the subdued version that turned up in last week's semi-final, first leg.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich are anticipating Barcelona's bid to overturn their 4-0 deficit to be led by an inspired Lionel Messi rather than the subdued version that turned up in last week's semi-final, first leg.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:44:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Havelange resigns as FIFA honorary president</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67472</link><description>Joao Havelange has resigned as honorary FIFA president over claims that he had accepted bribes, world football's governing body announced on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joao Havelange has resigned as honorary FIFA president over claims that he had accepted bribes, world football's governing body announced on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:44:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Media optimistic despite Real's daunting task</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67471</link><description>Optimism was high among the Madrid press on Tuesday morning despite Real Madrid needing to overturn a 4-1 deficit in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Optimism was high among the Madrid press on Tuesday morning despite Real Madrid needing to overturn a 4-1 deficit in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:24:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Canio apologises for Sunderland rout</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67470</link><description>Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has apologised to the club's fans after his side's hopes of Premier League survival were hit in a chastening 6-1 defeat at Aston Villa.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has apologised to the club's fans after his side's hopes of Premier League survival were hit in a chastening 6-1 defeat at Aston Villa.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:24:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckenbauer sorry over Barcelona 'slur'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67469</link><description>Bayern Munich former president Franz Beckenbauer was forced to backtrack on Tuesday for suggesting that Barcelona were going to "provoke and use every trick possible" in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Camp Nou.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich former president Franz Beckenbauer was forced to backtrack on Tuesday for suggesting that Barcelona were going to "provoke and use every trick possible" in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Camp Nou.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:04:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kiwi Reid extends West Ham contract</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67468</link><description>West Ham United's New Zealand international defender Winston Reid has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2015, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Ham United's New Zealand international defender Winston Reid has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2015, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:44:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QPR owner Fernandes attacks 'uncaring' flops</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67467</link><description>Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has accused his players of not caring about the club's relegation from the Premier League as much as he does.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has accused his players of not caring about the club's relegation from the Premier League as much as he does.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:44:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson sets sights on Man Utd transfer targets</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67466</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson revealed on Tuesday that he is already plotting how to strengthen his squad during the close-season transfer window.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson revealed on Tuesday that he is already plotting how to strengthen his squad during the close-season transfer window.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:24:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It's a lottery as clubs scrap for AFC knock-outs</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67464</link><description>Asian football officials may be forced to tally yellow and red cards or even hold a special lottery to decide the last 16 as an ultra-competitive AFC Champions League group phase goes down to the wire.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Asian football officials may be forced to tally yellow and red cards or even hold a special lottery to decide the last 16 as an ultra-competitive AFC Champions League group phase goes down to the wire.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:24:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Struggling Ronaldo key to Real revival</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67462</link><description>Struggling Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play as Real Madrid go in search of an unlikely comeback in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Struggling Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play as Real Madrid go in search of an unlikely comeback in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:04:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inexperience won't cost Dortmund - Klopp</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67460</link><description>Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted his side won't freeze in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday despite their relative inexperience.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted his side won't freeze in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday despite their relative inexperience.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:44:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tudor era begins for Hajduk Split</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67458</link><description>Croatian First Division side Hajduk Split on Monday sacked coach Miso Krsticevic because of a run of poor results and replaced him with former international defender Igor Tudor.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Croatian First Division side Hajduk Split on Monday sacked coach Miso Krsticevic because of a run of poor results and replaced him with former international defender Igor Tudor.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:44:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Birmingham owner denies money-laundering charges</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67457</link><description>Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung insisted he made his fortune through legitimate stock trading as he pleaded not guilty to money-laundering charges in court Monday at the long-delayed start of his trial.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung insisted he made his fortune through legitimate stock trading as he pleaded not guilty to money-laundering charges in court Monday at the long-delayed start of his trial.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:24:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Complacency big threat for Bayern, Dortmund</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67456</link><description>So much has been written about last week's overwhelming victories by German clubs over their Spanish counterparts in the Champions League semi-finals that neutral observers could be forgiven for thinking Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich only had to turn up for the second leg to qualify.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[So much has been written about last week's overwhelming victories by German clubs over their Spanish counterparts in the Champions League semi-finals that neutral observers could be forgiven for thinking Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich only had to turn up for the second leg to qualify.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:24:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AFC candidate urges probe into 'vote interference'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67455</link><description>One of the top candidates to become Asian football's next leader called Monday for an investigation into allegations of vote-buying and interference which have surfaced before this week's vote.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the top candidates to become Asian football's next leader called Monday for an investigation into allegations of vote-buying and interference which have surfaced before this week's vote.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:04:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunderland's Di Canio feared the sack</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67454</link><description>Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio said in an interview published on Monday that he feared he might be sacked because of outrage about his political beliefs in the first days after his arrival at the Stadium of Light.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio said in an interview published on Monday that he feared he might be sacked because of outrage about his political beliefs in the first days after his arrival at the Stadium of Light.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:44:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Career not over, says Inter veteran Zanetti</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67453</link><description>Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has insisted that his career is not over despite suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon at the weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has insisted that his career is not over despite suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon at the weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:44:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AC Milan won't deny Seedorf for coach rumours</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67452</link><description>Speculation over the possible departure of Massimiliano Allegri from AC Milan has gathered pace after the club failed to refute a report suggesting former midfielder Clarence Seedorf could take over as coach.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Speculation over the possible departure of Massimiliano Allegri from AC Milan has gathered pace after the club failed to refute a report suggesting former midfielder Clarence Seedorf could take over as coach.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A-League has too many foreign imports - Arnold</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67449</link><description>Championship-winning coach Graham Arnold said there are too many foreign players in Australia's A-League, warning their prevalence is hurting the national team.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Championship-winning coach Graham Arnold said there are too many foreign players in Australia's A-League, warning their prevalence is hurting the national team.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:24:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie return hurt like 'love' - Wenger</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67447</link><description>Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Robin van Persie's equaliser for Manchester United on his return to the Emirates Stadium had left the fans of his former club nursing feelings of "disappointed love".</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Robin van Persie's equaliser for Manchester United on his return to the Emirates Stadium had left the fans of his former club nursing feelings of "disappointed love".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:04:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celtic second string fail to shine</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67446</link><description>Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his squad players failed to take their chance to shine after the champions' much-changed side was defeated 3-1 by Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon says his squad players failed to take their chance to shine after the champions' much-changed side was defeated 3-1 by Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Don't take promotion for granted - Redknapp</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67445</link><description>QPR manager Harry Redknapp warned that his club have no divine right to come straight back up from the Championship after their 0-0 draw at Reading confirmed their relegation from the Premier League.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[QPR manager Harry Redknapp warned that his club have no divine right to come straight back up from the Championship after their 0-0 draw at Reading confirmed their relegation from the Premier League.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:43:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benitez won't stop rotating Lampard</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67444</link><description>Rafael Benitez insists he will continue to rotate Frank Lampard in his Chelsea starting line-up after the midfielder moved to within one goal of the club's all-time scoring record.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rafael Benitez insists he will continue to rotate Frank Lampard in his Chelsea starting line-up after the midfielder moved to within one goal of the club's all-time scoring record.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:23:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spurs' Bale honoured by peers</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67443</link><description>Tottenham Hotspur's jet-heeled midfielder Gareth Bale was on Sunday honoured by his fellow players, winning the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year at a London ceremony.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur's jet-heeled midfielder Gareth Bale was on Sunday honoured by his fellow players, winning the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year at a London ceremony.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:03:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sociedad edge towards Champions League place</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67442</link><description>Real Sociedad took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League next season as they came from behind to beat Valencia 4-2 at Anoeta.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Sociedad took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League next season as they came from behind to beat Valencia 4-2 at Anoeta.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:23:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSG on cusp of title after edging Evian</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67441</link><description>Nine-man Paris Saint-Germain moved to the brink of their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years with a gritty 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Evian on Sunday as they exacted revenge for their French Cup quarter-final exit.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nine-man Paris Saint-Germain moved to the brink of their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years with a gritty 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Evian on Sunday as they exacted revenge for their French Cup quarter-final exit.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:03:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Juve on title track, Milan up to third</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67440</link><description>A pair of late goals courtesy of Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio handed Juventus a 2-0 win over Torino in the Turin derby on Sunday and kept the champions on track for a successful title defence.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A pair of late goals courtesy of Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio handed Juventus a 2-0 win over Torino in the Turin derby on Sunday and kept the champions on track for a successful title defence.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:03:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shakhtar claim fourth straight title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67439</link><description>Shakhtar Donetsk won their fourth straight Ukraine league title on Sunday despite only drawing 1-1 at Metalist Kharkiv.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shakhtar Donetsk won their fourth straight Ukraine league title on Sunday despite only drawing 1-1 at Metalist Kharkiv.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:03:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real need a balanced approach - Khedira</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67438</link><description>Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has said his side need to balance defence and attack intelligently as they try to overturn a 4-1 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has said his side need to balance defence and attack intelligently as they try to overturn a 4-1 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:43:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Huntelaar hits hat-trick on Schalke return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67437</link><description>Holland's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrated his Bundesliga return after six weeks out with a knee injury by netting a hat-trick as Schalke 04 hammered Hamburg 4-1 on Sunday to keep the Royal Blues on course for a Champions League place.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Holland's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrated his Bundesliga return after six weeks out with a knee injury by netting a hat-trick as Schalke 04 hammered Hamburg 4-1 on Sunday to keep the Royal Blues on course for a Champions League place.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Van Persie has last laugh on Arsenal return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67436</link><description>Robin van Persie returned to punish his former club by scoring an equaliser as newly crowned Premier League champions Manchester United compromised Arsenal's Champions League hopes in a feisty 1-1 draw on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Robin van Persie returned to punish his former club by scoring an equaliser as newly crowned Premier League champions Manchester United compromised Arsenal's Champions League hopes in a feisty 1-1 draw on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's six must watch out, warns Heynckes</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67427</link><description>Bayern Munich travel to Barcelona for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, second-leg, with six of their squad just one yellow card away from facing a ban should they reach the Wembley final on May 25.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich travel to Barcelona for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, second-leg, with six of their squad just one yellow card away from facing a ban should they reach the Wembley final on May 25.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:04:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barton slams relegated QPR's flops</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67426</link><description>Joey Barton insists QPR's underachieving players and former boss Mark Hughes deserve the blame for the club's relegation from the Premier League on Sunday.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joey Barton insists QPR's underachieving players and former boss Mark Hughes deserve the blame for the club's relegation from the Premier League on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ronaldo a doubt for Dortmund return</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67422</link><description>Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for their Champions League semi-final second-leg against Borussia Dortmund due to a thigh problem.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for their Champions League semi-final second-leg against Borussia Dortmund due to a thigh problem.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:44:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deutschland uber alles in Champions League? Not yet</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67420</link><description>So much has been written about last week's overwhelming victories by German clubs over their Spanish counterparts in the Champions League semi-finals that neutral observers could be forgiven for thinking Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich only had to turn up for the second leg to qualify.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[So much has been written about last week's overwhelming victories by German clubs over their Spanish counterparts in the Champions League semi-finals that neutral observers could be forgiven for thinking Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich only had to turn up for the second leg to qualify.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:24:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newcastle rout was like 'death in family'- Taylor</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67418</link><description>Newcastle defender Steven Taylor apologised to the club's fans after admitting his side's 6-0 thrashing against Liverpool felt like a "death in the family".&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle defender Steven Taylor apologised to the club's fans after admitting his side's 6-0 thrashing against Liverpool felt like a "death in the family".]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:04:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern Munich's Hoeness 'was on Swiss tax CD'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67417</link><description>Embattled Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, at the centre of a tax evasion scandal, first came into the crosshair of authorities in the middle of last year when his name appeared on a CD listing Germans with Swiss bank accounts, a report said on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Embattled Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, at the centre of a tax evasion scandal, first came into the crosshair of authorities in the middle of last year when his name appeared on a CD listing Germans with Swiss bank accounts, a report said on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:44:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Football pundit eats rat after losing on-air bet</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67415</link><description>French football pundit Eric di Meco has eaten a rat after losing an on-air bet about a player.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[French football pundit Eric di Meco has eaten a rat after losing an on-air bet about a player.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:44:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frugal Marseille squeeze by Lorient</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67414</link><description>Marseille strengthened their prospects of playing Champions League football next season while retaining an outside chance of pipping bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 crown with a 1-0 win away to Lorient.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marseille strengthened their prospects of playing Champions League football next season while retaining an outside chance of pipping bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 crown with a 1-0 win away to Lorient.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:25:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arsenal jeers won't bother van Persie: Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67413</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says he has no concerns about the prospect of Robin van Persie facing abuse from fans of his former club Arsenal when the teams clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says he has no concerns about the prospect of Robin van Persie facing abuse from fans of his former club Arsenal when the teams clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:25:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp planning for QPR relegation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67412</link><description>Queen's Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp admits he is already planning for life in the Championship even if his side beat fellow-strugglers Reading in Sunday's relegation showdown at the Madejski Stadium.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Queen's Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp admits he is already planning for life in the Championship even if his side beat fellow-strugglers Reading in Sunday's relegation showdown at the Madejski Stadium.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:05:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cech expects Euro battle to go to the wire</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67411</link><description>Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the battle for a place in next season's Champions League will not be resolved until the final day of the season.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the battle for a place in next season's Champions League will not be resolved until the final day of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:45:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilson urges Celtic not to rest on laurels</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67410</link><description>Kelvin Wilson has urged his Celtic team mates not to take it easy now that they've wrapped up the Scottish Premier League title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kelvin Wilson has urged his Celtic team mates not to take it easy now that they've wrapped up the Scottish Premier League title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:25:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Injury caused Hart blunder, says Platt</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67408</link><description>David Platt, the Manchester City assistant coach, says that an injury was responsible for the poor goal conceded by goalkeeper Joe Hart in his side's 2-1 victory over West Ham United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Platt, the Manchester City assistant coach, says that an injury was responsible for the poor goal conceded by goalkeeper Joe Hart in his side's 2-1 victory over West Ham United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:05:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern head to Barca after narrow win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67407</link><description>Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten says the Bavarian giants head to Spain for Wednesday's Champions League semi-leg, return leg against Barcelona determined to finish the job after their stunning 4-0 first-leg victory.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten says the Bavarian giants head to Spain for Wednesday's Champions League semi-leg, return leg against Barcelona determined to finish the job after their stunning 4-0 first-leg victory.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:05:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Party time as Maracana reopens</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67406</link><description>Rio's fabled Maracana Stadium reopened after a multimillion-dollar makeover that will make the legendary arena the showpiece venue of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio's fabled Maracana Stadium reopened after a multimillion-dollar makeover that will make the legendary arena the showpiece venue of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:05:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rodgers thrilled by Suarez-less Liverpool</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67405</link><description>Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers heralded his side's reaction to the Luis Suarez biting affair after an emphatic 6-0 rout at Newcastle United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers heralded his side's reaction to the Luis Suarez biting affair after an emphatic 6-0 rout at Newcastle United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:04:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It is now out of our hands, says Villas-Boas</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67404</link><description>Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas accepts that qualification for the Champions League is not in his team's hands after a 2-2 draw at Wigan.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas accepts that qualification for the Champions League is not in his team's hands after a 2-2 draw at Wigan.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:04:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Karanka delighted with Real response</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67403</link><description>Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka believes his side can take heart from their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid as they try to overturn a 4-1 deficit from the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka believes his side can take heart from their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid as they try to overturn a 4-1 deficit from the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:04:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Maria leads Real to derby victory</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67402</link><description>Atletico Madrid's 14-year wait for a win over their neighbours continued as Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid's 14-year wait for a win over their neighbours continued as Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:24:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli put Juve's title celebrations on hold</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67401</link><description>Goals by Gokhan Inler, Goran Pandev and Blerim Dzemaili handed Napoli a valuable 3-0 win away to rock-bottom Pescara on Saturday and put Juventus's title celebrations on hold for at least another week.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Goals by Gokhan Inler, Goran Pandev and Blerim Dzemaili handed Napoli a valuable 3-0 win away to rock-bottom Pescara on Saturday and put Juventus's title celebrations on hold for at least another week.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:44:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern's reserves claim Bundesliga record</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67398</link><description>Bayern Munich made ten changes from their stunning Champions League semi-final, first leg win over Barcelona, but still beat Freiburg 1-0 at home Saturday to break the record for the number of points in a Bundesliga season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich made ten changes from their stunning Champions League semi-final, first leg win over Barcelona, but still beat Freiburg 1-0 at home Saturday to break the record for the number of points in a Bundesliga season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:04:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Under-fire Hoeness visits Bayern team</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67395</link><description>Under fire Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness spent half an hour in the team dressing room on Saturday after their record-breaking 1-0 Bundesliga win over Freiburg as a tax evasion scandal continues to plague him.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Under fire Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness spent half an hour in the team dressing room on Saturday after their record-breaking 1-0 Bundesliga win over Freiburg as a tax evasion scandal continues to plague him.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:04:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Woe for Wigan, Liverpool rout sorry Newcastle</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67393</link><description>Wigan Athletic remain in the Premier League relegation zone after Emmerson Boyce's last-minute own goal gifted Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw on Saturday, while Liverpool put the Luiz Suarez saga behind them with a 6-0 thrashing of Newcastle United.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wigan Athletic remain in the Premier League relegation zone after Emmerson Boyce's last-minute own goal gifted Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw on Saturday, while Liverpool put the Luiz Suarez saga behind them with a 6-0 thrashing of Newcastle United.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:04:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dundee still alive</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67390</link><description>Dundee kept their slim hopes of avoiding relegation from the Scottish Premier League alive with a 1-0 win over Hearts at Dens Park in a match where both sides ended with 10 men.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dundee kept their slim hopes of avoiding relegation from the Scottish Premier League alive with a 1-0 win over Hearts at Dens Park in a match where both sides ended with 10 men.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:44:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man City, West Ham pay tribute to Foe</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67387</link><description>Supporters from Manchester City and West Ham United paid tribute to their former player Marc-Vivien Foe, who died 10 years ago, during their Premier League encounter on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Supporters from Manchester City and West Ham United paid tribute to their former player Marc-Vivien Foe, who died 10 years ago, during their Premier League encounter on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:25:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chievo lose striker Pellissier to ankle knock</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67386</link><description>Chievo have lost captain Sergio Pellissier for the rest of the season after the striker injured an ankle ligament in training on Saturday, the Serie A side announced.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chievo have lost captain Sergio Pellissier for the rest of the season after the striker injured an ankle ligament in training on Saturday, the Serie A side announced.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:25:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hull loss keeps promtion race alive</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67385</link><description>Hull wasted a chance to clinch automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday after slipping to a 2-0 defeat against struggling Barnsley.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hull wasted a chance to clinch automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday after slipping to a 2-0 defeat against struggling Barnsley.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:25:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Braunschweig back in Bundesliga after 28 years</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67381</link><description>After a 28-year absence, Eintracht Braunschweig are back in the Bundesliga and coach Torsten Lieberknecht described their promotion as "a huge dream come true" after it was confirmed with three second division games left.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a 28-year absence, Eintracht Braunschweig are back in the Bundesliga and coach Torsten Lieberknecht described their promotion as "a huge dream come true" after it was confirmed with three second division games left.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:03:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancelotti denies speaking to Real over move</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67379</link><description>Carlo Ancelotti moved on Saturday to deny reports in Friday's Le Parisien newspaper he had told French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint Germain he would be leaving his post at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti moved on Saturday to deny reports in Friday's Le Parisien newspaper he had told French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint Germain he would be leaving his post at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:03:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson backs Liverpool over Suarez ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67378</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Liverpool were right not to take disciplinary action against striker Luis Suarez before he was handed a 10-match ban by the Football Association for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Liverpool were right not to take disciplinary action against striker Luis Suarez before he was handed a 10-match ban by the Football Association for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:03:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Birmingham striker King arrested over crash</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67376</link><description>Controversial Birmingham City striker Marlon King has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, British police revealed on Saturday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Controversial Birmingham City striker Marlon King has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, British police revealed on Saturday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rio's iconic Maracana reopens for key World Cup test</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67375</link><description>Rio's famed Maracana Stadium reopens Saturday for an exhibition match that will serve as a first test ahead of the Confederations Cup in June and the World Cup next year.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rio's famed Maracana Stadium reopens Saturday for an exhibition match that will serve as a first test ahead of the Confederations Cup in June and the World Cup next year.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:23:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atletico looking for long-awaited derby win</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67374</link><description>Atletico Madrid captain Gabi believes his side have a great opportunity to end their hoodoo against neighbours Real Madrid when they host the Spanish champions this weekend.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid captain Gabi believes his side have a great opportunity to end their hoodoo against neighbours Real Madrid when they host the Spanish champions this weekend.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger plans to upset United's title party</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67373</link><description>Arsene Wenger insists he has no problem asking his Arsenal players to form a guard of honour for Manchester United, but the Gunners boss is determined to send the newly crowned champions home empty handed as the race for the top four heats up.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger insists he has no problem asking his Arsenal players to form a guard of honour for Manchester United, but the Gunners boss is determined to send the newly crowned champions home empty handed as the race for the top four heats up.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:43:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli look to cement second, Juve await title</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67372</link><description>Napoli have all but given up hope of snatching the Serie A title from Juventus, but have no intention of giving up a coveted runners-up spot that would guarantee their return to the Champions League next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Napoli have all but given up hope of snatching the Serie A title from Juventus, but have no intention of giving up a coveted runners-up spot that would guarantee their return to the Champions League next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:43:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Euro stars Bayern, Dortmund set to rotate</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67371</link><description>Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund get back to Bundesliga business on Saturday, fresh from their midweek Champions League semi-final triumphs, and with both teams set to rotate their squads ahead of the return legs.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund get back to Bundesliga business on Saturday, fresh from their midweek Champions League semi-final triumphs, and with both teams set to rotate their squads ahead of the return legs.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:43:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Man Utd's Ferguson won't rule out spending spree</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67370</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed he is ready to embark on a major spending spree if the right players become available to improve the Premier League champions.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed he is ready to embark on a major spending spree if the right players become available to improve the Premier League champions.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:22:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Furth on verge of unwanted Bundesliga record</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67369</link><description>Bottom side Greuther Furth are just one game away from an unwanted Bundesliga record after their 3-2 defeat to Hanover 96 on Friday left them on the verge of becoming the first team to fail to win any home matches in a league season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bottom side Greuther Furth are just one game away from an unwanted Bundesliga record after their 3-2 defeat to Hanover 96 on Friday left them on the verge of becoming the first team to fail to win any home matches in a league season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:03:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger never considered snubbing United</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67368</link><description>Arsene Wenger insists he never considered telling his Arsenal players not to hold a guard of honour for new Premier League champions Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Arsene Wenger insists he never considered telling his Arsenal players not to hold a guard of honour for new Premier League champions Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern boss plays down Real speculation</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67367</link><description>Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes on Friday played down speculation he is set for a return to the Bernabeu to replace Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid at the end of the season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes on Friday played down speculation he is set for a return to the Bernabeu to replace Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid at the end of the season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:02:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ronaldo out of Madrid derby - club</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67366</link><description>Real Madrid's Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Saturday's derby against Atletico Madrid, the club's assistant coach Aitor Karanka confirmed on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid's Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Saturday's derby against Atletico Madrid, the club's assistant coach Aitor Karanka confirmed on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United fans aim for right to buy Old Trafford</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67365</link><description>A Manchester United supporters group has made an application to be given the opportunity to buy Old Trafford should the iconic stadium ever be put up for sale.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A Manchester United supporters group has made an application to be given the opportunity to buy Old Trafford should the iconic stadium ever be put up for sale.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Suarez handed long ban as deterrent say FA</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67364</link><description>Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was given an exemplary 10-match ban for his bite on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in a bid to stamp out such "deplorable behaviour", the Football Association said on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was given an exemplary 10-match ban for his bite on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in a bid to stamp out such "deplorable behaviour", the Football Association said on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rights groups urge Blatter to block AFC candidate</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67363</link><description>Two human rights groups Friday urged FIFA president Sepp Blatter to block Bahrain's Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa from becoming Asia's new football boss over alleged abuses in his home country.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two human rights groups Friday urged FIFA president Sepp Blatter to block Bahrain's Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa from becoming Asia's new football boss over alleged abuses in his home country.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thorgan Hazard steps out of brother's shadow</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67362</link><description>Thorgan Hazard has stepped out of the long shadow cast by his brother, Chelsea star Eden, to become this season's revelation in Belgium, where this weekend he will look to take a step nearer a surprise league title with modest outfit Zulte Waregem.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thorgan Hazard has stepped out of the long shadow cast by his brother, Chelsea star Eden, to become this season's revelation in Belgium, where this weekend he will look to take a step nearer a surprise league title with modest outfit Zulte Waregem.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Racism almost prompted Serie A departure: Boateng</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67361</link><description>German-born Ghanaian Kevin-Prince Boateng claimed in a newspaper interview Friday that being targeted with racist abuse from some fans almost prompted his departure from Italy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[German-born Ghanaian Kevin-Prince Boateng claimed in a newspaper interview Friday that being targeted with racist abuse from some fans almost prompted his departure from Italy.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bremen suspend speed-demons Arnautovic, Elia</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67360</link><description>Werder Bremen have suspended both Austrian bad-boy striker Marko Arnautovic and Dutch forward Eljero Elia until further notice after the former was cautioned by police for speeding in the early hours of Friday morning.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Werder Bremen have suspended both Austrian bad-boy striker Marko Arnautovic and Dutch forward Eljero Elia until further notice after the former was cautioned by police for speeding in the early hours of Friday morning.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Champions won't ease up - Man Utd's Ferguson</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67359</link><description>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Friday said that there was no prospect of his team easing off, despite them having already secured the English Premier League title.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Friday said that there was no prospect of his team easing off, despite them having already secured the English Premier League title.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vilanova ready to lead Barcelona next year</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67357</link><description>Tito Vilanova is ready to carry on as Barcelona coach after undergoing cancer treatment, he told a press conference on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tito Vilanova is ready to carry on as Barcelona coach after undergoing cancer treatment, he told a press conference on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern 'may ask president Hoeness to step down'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67356</link><description>Bayern Munich's executive board are considering asking club president Uli Hoeness to resign temporarily while he is under investigation for tax evasion, according to reports on Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bayern Munich's executive board are considering asking club president Uli Hoeness to resign temporarily while he is under investigation for tax evasion, according to reports on Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:43:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Singapore sex-for-fixing suspect hit with theft charge</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67354</link><description>The Singaporean businessman at the centre of a sex-for-match fixing case has been given a fresh charge of theft for allegedly stealing evidence, state prosecutors said Friday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Singaporean businessman at the centre of a sex-for-match fixing case has been given a fresh charge of theft for allegedly stealing evidence, state prosecutors said Friday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pardew says Newcastle have learnt lessons</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67353</link><description>Newcastle manager Alan Pardew on Friday said his English Premier League strugglers have learnt lessons from this season after failing to strengthen the squad in the close season forced an emergency overhaul in the January transfer window.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Newcastle manager Alan Pardew on Friday said his English Premier League strugglers have learnt lessons from this season after failing to strengthen the squad in the close season forced an emergency overhaul in the January transfer window.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mancini vows City will strengthen squad</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67352</link><description>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said Friday he is confident the club will act quickly in the transfer market this summer after a disappointing season which has seen them cede their title to rivals United with a month to go.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said Friday he is confident the club will act quickly in the transfer market this summer after a disappointing season which has seen them cede their title to rivals United with a month to go.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:43:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eriksson 'in the running' for Cameroon job</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67350</link><description>A number of high-profile figures, including former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, are being considered for the job of Cameroon coach, the country's football federation has revealed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A number of high-profile figures, including former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, are being considered for the job of Cameroon coach, the country's football federation has revealed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:23:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern deny Lewandowski contract reports</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67349</link><description>Champions League semi-finalists Bayern Munich on Friday denied reports they have signed contract agreements with Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.&amp;#8203;</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Champions League semi-finalists Bayern Munich on Friday denied reports they have signed contract agreements with Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:03:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Benitez hopes Chelsea harness Basel momentum</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67348</link><description>Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has challenged his side to channel the will to win they showed in roaring back to snatch a 2-1 win at FC Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has challenged his side to channel the will to win they showed in roaring back to snatch a 2-1 win at FC Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:04:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dortmund face fight to keep 'Lewangoalski'</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67343</link><description>His four goals in the Champions League rout of Real Madrid and expiring contract make striker Robert Lewandowski a hot target for Europe's top clubs but Borussia Dortmund have vowed to fight to keep their Poland star.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[His four goals in the Champions League rout of Real Madrid and expiring contract make striker Robert Lewandowski a hot target for Europe's top clubs but Borussia Dortmund have vowed to fight to keep their Poland star.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:03:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hillsborough disaster inquests set for 2014</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67342</link><description>Fresh inquests into the deaths of 96 football supporters in England's 1989 Hillsborough disaster will be held in early 2014, the coroner presiding announced Thursday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fresh inquests into the deaths of 96 football supporters in England's 1989 Hillsborough disaster will be held in early 2014, the coroner presiding announced Thursday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:43:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Zanetti in 'emotional' papal audience</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67341</link><description>Inter Milan's Javier Zanetti said Thursday he felt "emotional" after an audience with Pope Francis, at which the Nerazzurri veteran offered a number of football-related gifts to his fellow Argentine.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Inter Milan's Javier Zanetti said Thursday he felt "emotional" after an audience with Pope Francis, at which the Nerazzurri veteran offered a number of football-related gifts to his fellow Argentine.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frankfurt's Rode to join Bayern</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67340</link><description>Germany Under-21 midfielder Sebastian Rode will join Bayern Munich, either at the end of the season or when his contract expires in 2014, Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Heribert Bruchhagen has revealed.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Germany Under-21 midfielder Sebastian Rode will join Bayern Munich, either at the end of the season or when his contract expires in 2014, Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Heribert Bruchhagen has revealed.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:23:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rodgers slams FA over Suarez ban</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67339</link><description>Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has slammed the Football Association for prejudicing the hearing that resulted in a 10-match ban for Luis Suarez.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has slammed the Football Association for prejudicing the hearing that resulted in a 10-match ban for Luis Suarez.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea look to succeed where Spurs failed</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67336</link><description>If Chelsea are to salvage a trophy from their difficult campaign, they will have to succeed where their London rivals Tottenham Hotspur have already failed and beat Switzerland's FC Basel in their Europa League semi-final tie.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[If Chelsea are to salvage a trophy from their difficult campaign, they will have to succeed where their London rivals Tottenham Hotspur have already failed and beat Switzerland's FC Basel in their Europa League semi-final tie.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:43:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spanish giants rocked by Bundesliga beatings</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67335</link><description>Two nights, two hammerings, and eight goals conceded. For two huge clubs so used to getting everything their own way, Barcelona and Real Madrid's experience against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the past week has been a humbling one.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two nights, two hammerings, and eight goals conceded. For two huge clubs so used to getting everything their own way, Barcelona and Real Madrid's experience against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the past week has been a humbling one.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:03:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazil unveils its version of the vuvuzela</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67333</link><description>Move over vuvuzela. Brazil has unveiled the "caxirola", a yellow and green percussion instrument set to supplant the distinctive drone of the South African plastic horn at next year's football World Cup.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Move over vuvuzela. Brazil has unveiled the "caxirola", a yellow and green percussion instrument set to supplant the distinctive drone of the South African plastic horn at next year's football World Cup.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:43:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Madrid can still get to Wembley - Casillas</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67332</link><description>Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas said on Thursday that he still believes his side can progress to the Champions League final, despite being battered 4-1 in the first-leg of their semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas said on Thursday that he still believes his side can progress to the Champions League final, despite being battered 4-1 in the first-leg of their semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho defiant as Real crash in Dortmund</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67331</link><description>Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted his side can still reach the Champions League final, despite being routed 4-1 at Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final, first-leg.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has insisted his side can still reach the Champions League final, despite being routed 4-1 at Borussia Dortmund in the semi-final, first-leg.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:23:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barcelona end of an era talk 'unjust' - Iniesta</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67330</link><description>Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said Thursday that claims that the Spanish giants are coming towards the end of an era following their 4-0 Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat against Bayern Munich are misguided.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said Thursday that claims that the Spanish giants are coming towards the end of an era following their 4-0 Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat against Bayern Munich are misguided.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:43:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vilanova will continue as Barca boss - Bartomeu</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67329</link><description>Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:23:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazil need to improve - Scolari</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67328</link><description>Brazil need to improve before next year's World Cup on home soil, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted, after he saw his side held again in a friendly on Wednesday.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brazil need to improve before next year's World Cup on home soil, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted, after he saw his side held again in a friendly on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayern thrashing signals end of an era for Barca</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67326</link><description>Barcelona's humiliation in their 4-0 defeat by Bayern Munich on Tuesday confirmed the suspicion of the clash between the two coming at a crossover point between a Barca on the wane and a Bayern ready to impose their own era of dominance.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Barcelona's humiliation in their 4-0 defeat by Bayern Munich on Tuesday confirmed the suspicion of the clash between the two coming at a crossover point between a Barca on the wane and a Bayern ready to impose their own era of dominance.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:43:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asian football candidate denies player persecution</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67325</link><description>A leading candidate to become Asia's next football boss has made a fresh denial that players were persecuted under his direction in Bahrain after a rights group urged delegates to vote against him.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A leading candidate to become Asia's next football boss has made a fresh denial that players were persecuted under his direction in Bahrain after a rights group urged delegates to vote against him.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:23:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fans' Goetze reaction pleases Dortmund boss</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67322</link><description>Coach Jurgen Klopp praised Borussia Dortmund's fans after the anticipated angry backlash to Germany midfielder Mario Goetze's controversial move to rivals Bayern Munich failed to materialise in the win against Real Madrid.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Coach Jurgen Klopp praised Borussia Dortmund's fans after the anticipated angry backlash to Germany midfielder Mario Goetze's controversial move to rivals Bayern Munich failed to materialise in the win against Real Madrid.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:23:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lewandowski hits four as Dortmund rout Real</title><link>http://www.goltv.ca/articles/default.aspx?ArticleId=67321</link><description>Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted all four goals in Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win over Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first-leg to strengthen the possibility of an all-German final at Wembley on May 25.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Poland striker Robert Lewandowski netted all four goals in Borussia Dortmund's 4-1 win over Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first-leg to strengthen the possibility of an all-German final at Wembley on May 25.]]></content:encoded><author>Americaneagle,Admin User</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:04:53 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>