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Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy celebrates after scoring ...

(AFP) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy celebrates after scoring against Athletico Madrid during a Spanish league match in 2008. The Marca sports daily has reported that Lyon want to sign Van Nistelrooy to replace Karim Benzema who has agreed to join the Spanish giants. Photo:Philippe Desmazes/AFP

While markets absorb last week's record eurozone loan offer, ...

(AFP) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:58:00 GMT

(AFP) - While markets absorb last week's record eurozone loan offer, interest rates will stay at an all-time low when European Central Bank governors meet on Thursday in Luxembourg, analysts say. Photo:Leon Neal/AFP

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during a news conference ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during a news conference of the Portugal national soccer team during the Euro 2008 in Neuchatel, in this June 17, 2008 file photo. Manchester United have accepted a world record bid of 80 million pounds ($131.7 million) from Real Madrid for winger Ronaldo, the English champions said on Thursday. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth/Files (SWITZERLAND SPORT SOCCER)

Robin van Persie (C) of the Netherlands fights for the ball ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Robin van Persie (C) of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Norway's Christian Grindheim (L) and Jon Inge Hoiland during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match in Rotterdam June 10, 2009. REUTERS/United Photos/Robin van Lonkhuijsen (NETHERLANDS)

Flight attendants with Irish low-cost airline Ryaniar close ...

(AFP) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:38:00 GMT

(AFP) - Flight attendants with Irish low-cost airline Ryaniar close the airplane door of a Boeing 737-800 at Altenburg-Nobitz airport in eastern Germany. Ryanair on Tuesday reported an annual net loss of 169 million euros (239 million dollars) blamed on high fuel costs and a large writedown on its stake in Aer Lingus. Photo:Jens-Ulrich Koch/AFP

View of Gas Natural headquarters in Barcelona. The Spanish energy ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:56:00 GMT

(AFP) - View of Gas Natural headquarters in Barcelona. The Spanish energy group has sold its five percent in national gas network operator Enagas to a division of state-owned oil company Oman Oil for 155.2 million euros (217.2 million dollars). Photo:Cesar Rangel/AFP

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink celebrates with the FA Cup after ...

(AFP) — Sun, 31 May 2009 00:15:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink celebrates with the FA Cup after his team beat Everton 2-1 in the final at Wembley, in north London. Chelsea gave Hiddink the perfect farewell present as Frank Lampard's goal clinched a 2-1 win over Everton in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley. Photo:Adrian Dennis/AFP

Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink (L) and Ashley Cole wipe their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink (L) and Ashley Cole wipe their eyes after they were sprayed with champagne during their English FA Cup final soccer match victory against Everton at Wembley Stadium in London, May 30, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (L) and Everton manager David Moyes ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (L) and Everton manager David Moyes watch their teams' English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium in London, May 30, 2009. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (L) and Everton Manager David Hoyes ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (L) and Everton Manager David Hoyes react during their teams' English FA Cup final soccer match at Wembley Stadium in London, May 30, 2009. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) cleans the boot of Jose Bosingwa ...

(AFP) — Sat, 30 May 2009 08:47:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) cleans the boot of Jose Bosingwa after he scores a goal during training at their grounds in Cobham, Surrey on May 27. John Terry has already lined up a farewell present for Guus Hiddink but he knows the only gift the out-going Chelsea manager really wants is victory in Saturday's FA Cup final. Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Chelsea captain John Terry attends a team training session in ...

(AFP) — Sat, 30 May 2009 08:47:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea captain John Terry attends a team training session in Cobham, Surrey on May 27. Terry has already lined up a farewell present for Guus Hiddink but he knows the only gift the out-going Chelsea manager really wants is victory in Saturday's FA Cup final Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Chelsea's Dutch manager Guus Hiddink (R) cleans the boot of ...

(AFP) — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:26:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea's Dutch manager Guus Hiddink (R) cleans the boot of Chelsea's Portugese player Jose Bosingwa after he scores a goal during a training session at their grounds in Cobham, Surrey, on May 27. John Terry has already lined up a farewell present for Guus Hiddink but he knows the only gift the out-going Chelsea manager really wants is victory in Saturday's FA Cup final. Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Steven Pienaar is taking a philosophical approach to Everton's ...

(AFP) — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:32:00 GMT

(AFP) - Steven Pienaar is taking a philosophical approach to Everton's status as FA Cup final underdogs against Chelsea by insisting Guus Hiddink's, seen here, side are only human Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, seen here, fears Australia star ...

(AFP) — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:45:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, seen here, fears Australia star Tim Cahill could wreck his FA Cup final farewell at Wembley Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Real Madrid 's Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy, seen here ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:14:00 GMT

(AFP) - Real Madrid 's Dutch forward Ruud Van Nistelrooy, seen here in 2008 and who has been out injured since last November, says he hopes to play next season, although the team's prospective new management may have other ideas. Photo:Filippo Monteforte/AFP

Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink gestures during a team training ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink gestures during a team training session at their training ground in Cobham, south of London May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink (R) talks to John Terry during ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink (R) talks to John Terry during a team training session at their training ground in Cobham, south of London May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink (L) talks to assistant coach ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:04:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink (L) talks to assistant coach Ray Wilkins during a team training session at their training ground in Cobham, south of London May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink smiles during a team training ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea's manager Guus Hiddink smiles during a team training session at their training ground in Cobham, south of London May 27, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea's Dutch manager Guus Hiddink attends a training session ...

(AFP) — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:57:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea's Dutch manager Guus Hiddink attends a training session at the club's grounds in Cobham, Surrey. Hiddink expects Chelsea to use the pain of their Champions League defeat by Barcelona as motivation to win Saturday's FA Cup final against Everton. Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Arsenal's Dutch forward Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring ...

(AFP) — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:04:00 GMT

(AFP) - Arsenal's Dutch forward Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the second goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Stoke City at The Emirates Stadium in London. Photo:Chris Ratcliffe/AFP

Arsenal's Robin Van Persie celebrates against Stoke City during ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arsenal's Robin Van Persie celebrates against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London May 24, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Arsenal's Robin Van Persie (3rd L) celebrates Abou Diaby's (C) ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arsenal's Robin Van Persie (3rd L) celebrates Abou Diaby's (C) goal against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London May 24, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Arsenal's Robin Van Persie (R) celebrates with Cesc Fabregas ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arsenal's Robin Van Persie (R) celebrates with Cesc Fabregas after scoring a goal against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London May 24, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, seen here, bid an emotional farewell ...

(AFP) — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, seen here, bid an emotional farewell to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but warned his successor he'll need to spend big money if the Londoners are to stop the Manchester United juggernaut Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Guus Hiddink won't shed any tears when he walks away from Stamford ...

(AFP) — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:53:00 GMT

(AFP) - Guus Hiddink won't shed any tears when he walks away from Stamford Bridge for the last time after Sunday's match against Blackburn because the Chelsea interim boss can reflect on a job well done. Photo:Carl de Souza/AFP

Arsenal's Robin van Persie clears the ball away from Manchester ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arsenal's Robin van Persie clears the ball away from Manchester United's Patrice Evra (L) during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England May 16, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) outpaces Arsenal's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) outpaces Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs (40) and Robin van Persie during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England May 16, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after winning the men's 100m race ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts after winning the men's 100m race during the IAAF Golden League athletics meeting at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich August 29, 2008. REUTERS/Miro Kuzmanovic

Chelsea's Michael Essien (left) challenges Arsenal's Robin van ...

(AFP) — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:13:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea's Michael Essien (left) challenges Arsenal's Robin van Persie during their Premiership football match at The Emirates Stadium in London. Chelsea found the perfect cure for their European misery as the Blues won 4-1 to guarantee a top-three Premier League finish. Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Chelsea's Michael Essien (L) challenges Arsenal's Robin van ...

(AFP) — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:34:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea's Michael Essien (L) challenges Arsenal's Robin van Persie during their Premiership football match at The Emirates Stadium in London. Chelsea found the perfect cure for their European misery as the Blues won 4-1 against Arsenal on Sunday to guarantee a top-three finish in the Premier League. Photo:Ian Kington/AFP

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (L) talks to Arsenal manager Arsene ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 10 May 2009 15:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (L) talks to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger before their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London May 10, 2009. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Arsenal's Robin Van Persie shows his disappointment during their ...

(AFP) — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:15:00 GMT

(AFP) - Arsenal's Robin Van Persie shows his disappointment during their Champions League semi-final second leg against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in north London, May 5. A sense of anti-climax will hang heavy over the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal and Chelsea return to Premier League action on Sunday after their dispiriting exits from the Champions League in midweek. Photo:Carl de Souza/AFP

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink, still reeling from his team's stormy ...

(AFP) — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:51:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink, still reeling from his team's stormy Champions League exit, wants video technology introduced to help referees make the right call in contentious decisions. Photo:Carl de Souza/AFP

Chelsea soccer team manager Guus Hiddink gestures as he speaks ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea soccer team manager Guus Hiddink gestures as he speaks during a news conference at their training ground in Surrey, southern England May 8, 2009. REUTERS/Stephen Hird (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink gestures as he speaks during a ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink gestures as he speaks during a news conference at their training ground in Surrey, southern England May 8, 2009. REUTERS/Stephen Hird (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola and his Chelsea's counterpart ...

(AFP) — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:37:00 GMT

(AFP) - Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola and his Chelsea's counterpart Guus Hiddink (right) react during their UEFA Champions League semi-final match at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea captain John Terry and Hiddink have rallied behind Didier Drogba as the striker faces potentially severe punishment by UEFA over his furious confrontation with the referee after the club's Champions League exit. Photo:Lluis Gene/AFP

Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola (right) and his Chelsea counterpart ...

(AFP) — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:48:00 GMT

(AFP) - Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola (right) and his Chelsea counterpart Guus Hiddink are seen during their UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg match at Stamford Bridge, on May 6, in London. Barcelona qualified for the final as they drew 1-1. Photo:Lluis Gene/AFP

Marco van Basten looks on after the first team's training session ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:45:00 GMT

(AFP) - Marco van Basten looks on after the first team's training session in Lausanne, 2008. Van Basten has stood down as coach of Ajax after failing to guide the Dutch giants into next year's Champions League. Photo:Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

File photo of Ajax Amsterdam's coach Marco Van Basten attending ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - File photo of Ajax Amsterdam's coach Marco Van Basten attending a news conference before a soccer training session at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, March 11, 2009. Former Netherlands striker Van Basten has resigned as Ajax Amsterdam coach, the Dutch club said in a statement on May 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE SPORT SOCCER HEADSHOT)

Chelsea's Dutch manager Guus Hiddink during the Premier League ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:45:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chelsea's Dutch manager Guus Hiddink during the Premier League football match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge, on May 2. As if a place in the Champions League final isn't motivation enough for Chelsea and Barcelona to win their semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, both sides will also be fuelled by the chance to settle a few old scores. Photo:Glyn Kirk/AFP

Arsenal's Dutch striker Robin Van Persie shows his disappointment ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:15:00 GMT

(AFP) - Arsenal's Dutch striker Robin Van Persie shows his disappointment during their UEFA Champions League semi final 2nd leg football match against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, North London. Manchester qualified for the European Champions League final, beating Arsenal 3-1 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate. Photo:Carl de Souza/AFP

Arsenal players lead by Robin Van Persie (C) jog during a team ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arsenal players lead by Robin Van Persie (C) jog during a team training session in Colney just north of London May 4, 2009. Arsenal will face Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final second leg tomorrow. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Barcelona's head coach Josep Guardiola (R) and Chelsea head ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Barcelona's head coach Josep Guardiola (R) and Chelsea head coach Guus Hiddink react during their Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match at Nou Camp in Barcelona April 28, 2009. REUTERS/Toby Melville (SPAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (C) talks to his players during ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (C) talks to his players during a team training session in Cobham, south of London April 27, 2009. Chelsea are due to play Barcelona in the Champions League first leg semi-final soccer match in Barcelona on Tuesday. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) talks to Alex during a team ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) talks to Alex during a team training session in Cobham, south of London April 27, 2009. Chelsea are due to play Barcelona in the Champions League first leg semi-final soccer match in Barcelona on Tuesday. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) talks to Jose Boswinga during ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:48:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) talks to Jose Boswinga during a team training session in Cobham, south of London April 27, 2009. Chelsea are due to play Barcelona in the Champions League first leg semi-final soccer match in Barcelona on Tuesday. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink reacts during their English Premier ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at Upton Park in London April 25, 2009. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) arrives with a policeman before ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink (R) arrives with a policeman before their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at Upton Park in London April 25, 2009. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER) NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE ++44 (0) 207 864 9000