Buchanan sees World Cup rebirth for Ponting BIRMINGHAM - John Buchanan, who coached Australia to the last two of their three successive World Cup wins, has backed Ricky Ponting to lead them back into the final again in 2011 despite their recent Ashes humiliation.
Villa and City hoping new recruits strike a chord Two clubs with vastly different priorites will parade some 50 million pounds worth of new goal threat on Saturday as relegation-threatened Aston Villa host title-chasing Manchester City in the Premier League.
Iraq beats North Korea to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals Defending champion Iraq reached the Asian Cup quarterfinals by defeating North Korea 1-0 on Wednesday.
Iran beats UAE 3-0 in Asian Cup A second-string Iran team defeated the United Arab Emirates 3-0 on Wednesday to send the Gulf nation out of the Asian Cup in a match both teams finished with 10 men.
Iraq set up Australia showdown DOHA — Reigning champions Iraq set up a quarter-final clash with Australia after beating North Korea 1-0 on Wednesday, condemning the Koreans to an early exit having failed to score in the entire tournament.
This Man. City can emulate 1968 glory, says Book Manchester City’s 43-year wait for the league crown could soon be over with the modern-day team starting to look like the one from their golden era, said the club’s last title-winning captain Tony Book.
Man City sink Leicester in FA Cup replay Manchester City survived some jitters to beat Championship (second division) Leicester City 4-2 in a lively FA Cup third round replay at Eastlands on Tuesday.
Argentine Cuper quits as Aris coach Argentine Hector Cuper has surprisingly resigned as coach of Aris Salonika, the Greek Super League club said on Tuesday.
Team UAE face moment of truth UAE will need a miracle to reach the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup as the Whites lock horns against Group D front runners Iran at the Qatar Sports Club Stadium on Wednesday.
Man U defender Rafael accepts misconduct charge Manchester United defender Rafael Da Silva has accepted a charge of improper conduct, the Football Association (FA) said on its website on Tuesday.
