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Soccer-Romanian championship results and standings (Reuters)

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:35 PDT

May 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Romanian championship matches on Monday Monday, May 20 CSMS Iasi 0 Gaz Metan Medias 2 Gloria Bistrita 0 Turnu Severin 0 Rapid Bucharest 1 Universitatea Cluj-Napoca 4 Sunday, May 19 Steaua Bucharest 2 FC Viitorul Constanta 5 Saturday, May 18 Vaslui 4 Dinamo Bucharest 1 Pandurii Targu-Jiu 2 Brasov 3 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 FC Astra 1 Friday, May 17 CFR Cluj 1 Concordia Chiajna 1 Otelul Galati 3 Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts C1 Steaua Bucharest 32 23 6 3 69 28 75 -------------------------2 Pandurii Targu-Jiu 32 18 5 9 55 ...

Ancelotti one of several candidates to succeed Mourinho, says Perez (Goal.com)

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:00 PDT

The Real Madrid president has confirmed the club approached Paris Saint-Germain to poach Carlo Ancelotti and says that no compensation will be given to the outgoing Jose Mourinho.

Soccer-Etar expelled from Bulgarian top flight over no-shows (Reuters)

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:02:00 PDT

(sends to additional codes, no change in text) SOFIA, May 20 (Reuters) - Etar Veliko Tarnovo have been expelled from Bulgaria's first division after failing to turn up for their last two league games, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) said on Monday. The BFU gave Slavia Sofia a 3-0 victory against The Boyars for last Saturday's match having already awarded Chernomorets Burgas a 3-0 win over Etar. It said in a statement, that bottom club Etar will also lose their remaining two fixtures this season by the same score. ...

Soccer-'Special One' Mourinho retains hunger for success (Reuters)

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:36 PDT

By Justin Palmer LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Intensely irritating to some, hugely entertaining to others, the outspoken and colourful Jose Mourinho has proven time and again that success is never far from his golden touch. From a modest playing career and humble beginnings in management, Mourinho, 50, has become one of the most sought-after signings by club presidents eager for the Portuguese to wave his magic wand and conjure a succession of silverware. ...

Soccer-Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season (Reuters)

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:50 PDT

* Portuguese to leave three years before contract ends * PSG coach Ancelotti among candidates to take over (Adds details, quotes) By Iain Rogers MADRID, May 20 (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will quit Real Madrid at the end of the season after coming to a mutual accord with the Spanish club that brings to an end a disappointing three-year stint by his high standards. The Portuguese's imminent departure, three years before his contract expires, will add fuel to widespread expectations he is poised to return to former club Chelsea. ...

Torres: I can be even better next season (Goal.com)

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:00 PDT

After a much-improved campaign in front of goal, the forward is showing signs of being back to his best and is calling for consistency to help Chelsea challenge for the title.

Soccer-Israeli championship champions group results and standings (Reuters)

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:41:35 PDT

May 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Israeli championship Champions Group matches on Monday Monday, May 20 Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 Bnei Yehuda 3 Saturday, May 18 Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon 0 Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1 Maccabi Haifa 3 Hapoel Tel Aviv 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts C1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 36 25 5 6 78 30 80 -------------------------2 Maccabi Haifa 36 19 10 7 62 33 67 3 Hapoel Tel Aviv 36 17 7 12 47 45 58 -------------------------4 Bnei Yehuda 36 16 7 13 50 40 55 -------------------------5 Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona 36 14 11 11 45 38 53 6 Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon 36 12 ...