http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest International Soccer headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:21 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=526 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10633134&ref=rss BARCELONA: Thierry Henry summed up Lionel Messi's recent form with one simple word: ridiculous.Messi scored two goals and set up another as Barcelona rolled over Stuttgart 4-0 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632537&ref=rss The All Whites have received some good news from England with captain Ryan Nelson on track for a return to the Premier league within the next two weeks.That will be music to the ears of coach Ricki Herbert, who is desperate for... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632522&ref=rss HELSINKI - Former England captain David Beckham said today that an operation to fix his ruptured Achilles tendon had been a "success" and that he was focused on "getting back to full fitness"."I'd like... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632456&ref=rss The Government has a technique for brushing aside issues that it would rather not confront. We have no time for this; there are far more important things to deal with, it will say. How, then, to explain the Prime Minister taking... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632379&ref=rss As soccer star David Beckham recovers in Finland after surgery to repair his "totally torn" left Achilles' tendon, speculation about his future in soccer continues to dominate sport pages in Britain's newspapers.The 34-year-old... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:41:15 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632394&ref=rss The Government's pledge of $300,000 to an "under-resourced" New Zealand Football - which has already got 20 times that amount by qualifying for the World Cup - is for a "photo op" for Prime Minister John Key, says Labour MP Trevor... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:12:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632334&ref=rss LONDON - England coach Fabio Capello expressed sadness today that David Beckham's ruptured Achilles' tendon will prevent him from playing at the World Cup.Beckham underwent surgery today on his left Achilles' tendon and Capello... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632330&ref=rss The surgeon who operated on David Beckham's ruptured Achilles tendon in Finland today ruled out any possibility of the England star recovering in time for the World Cup.Sakari Orava told AFP: "The operation was done, it went well... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:29:56 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632237&ref=rss MILAN, Italy - David Beckham will miss the World Cup and most if not all the Los Angeles Galaxy season after tearing his left Achilles' tendon Sunday while playing for AC Milan.His international career for England is all but over.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:22:42 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10632173&ref=rss MILAN - David Beckham's dream of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles' tendon in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.The former England captain injured himself... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:50:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10631907&ref=rss The unexpected availability of Winston Reid has opened up equally unexpected opportunities for the All Whites at the World Cup.Reid declared his allegiance to New Zealand on Friday after earlier indicating he was keen to play... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/international-soccer/news/article.cfm?c_id=526&objectid=10631722&ref=rss Classy Denmark-based defender Winston Reid is the latest recruit to the All Whites World Cup cause.TV3 journalist Andrew Gourdie is being credited with playing a pivotal role in Reid's belated World Cup decision to turn his back... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200