Football Update

Wambach’s pair earns U.S. second chance

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CANCUN, Mexico -- Abby Wambach scored a goal in each half and the United States defeated Costa Rica 3-0 on Monday to earn a two-leg playoff with Italy for a berth in next year's Women's World Cup.The American victory in the third-place game of the CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying tournament came three days after it was upset by Mexico 2-1 in the semifinals, its first loss in 35 games and more than two years.The result sends the Americans to a November 20 meeting against Italy in Padova, and a home match a week later in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview.The reigning Olympic champion is seeking to join Canada and Mexico and reach Germany next summer, keeping its streak of

U.S. overwhelms Haiti 5-0 in women’s qualifying

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CANCUN, Mexico - Abby Wambach scored three times, twice in the first half, and helped out on another to pace the three-time defending champion United States to a 5-0 victory over Haiti Thursday night in the opening game for both at the CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying.Rachel Buehler scored her first career international goal less than nine minutes after the opening kickoff and Amy Rodriguez also scored, overwhelming a Haiti team that struggled to hold possession in the American half and didn't manage a shot on goal until the 37th minute.The United States improved to 24-1-0 in the CONCACAF women's championship and won its 17th straight in World Cup qualifiers.For the Haiti, which is still dealing with the after effects

Is Theo Walcott a Winger or a Striker?

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Since his high profile signing from Southampton as an adorable, bright-eyed prospect (presumably a virgin). Theo Walcott’s career has been a sports correspondent’s wet dream: a surprise inclusion in Sven’s world cup squad, an impressive hat-trick for his country, Capello’s decision not to take him to South Africa - and all this time under constant scrutiny from pundits, back-room staff and hopeful fans. Arsene Wenger has frequently stated his belief that Theo will one day fulfill a more central attacking role, playing off the last man and using his explosive acceloration to create chances, much in the same way Thierry Henry used to do so often. Now and again we’re shown glimpses of this potential. Most recently, his brace against Newcastle in

Rooney intent on leaving Man Utd

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It's happening then: Rooney's contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the 2011/12 season Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he wishes to leave the club.The 24-year-old said he will not be signing a new contract with the Old Trafford outfit following a meeting with chief executive David Gill. "I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," said the England international. Rooney's deal expires at the end of the 2011/2012 season.

Liverpool gets new £320m offer from billionaire Lim

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Peter Lim, a Singapore billionaire, is offering £320m in cash for Liverpool football club and its liabilities. The offer trumps the £300m offered by New England Sports Ventures (NESV) which was accepted last week by Liverpool's chairman, Martin Broughton. BBC business editor Robert Peston says Mr Lim is also offering to provide £40m in cash to buy players. Mr Lim says his offer is as attractive as John Henry's in financial terms

SPANISH AND POLISH SPORTS WRITERS NEEDED

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Grand Parade (publisher of The Spoiler) is looking for talented Spanish and Polish sports writers to join its team in London. Candidates will be fluent in Spanish or Polish, knowledgeable about sport in those countries and able to write several stories daily. To find out more, send a CV and covering letter to andreu@grandparade.co.uk.