Slovakian boss targets victory

Slovakia coach Jan Kocian acknowledges Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland is a must-win game for his side.

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Finnan ruled out of Slovakian game

Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan has been ruled out of his country's crunch Euro 2008 qualifier in Slovakia on Saturday with a knee injury.

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Goodell: No more suspensions imminent (AP)

Commissioner Roger Goodell has no knowledge that any other NFL personnel are involved in an Internet drug operation being investigated by the Albany (N.Y.) District Attorney's office. The investigation led to the recent suspensions of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison and Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson.

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Ballack to miss Champions League group stage

Michael Ballack was not included in Chelsea's squad list for the Champions League group stages, the club have confirmed.

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Sebo drafted in to Slovakia squad

Slovakia coach Jan Kocian has called up on-loan Valenciennes striker Filip Sebo for the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Wales following the withdrawal of captain Robert Vittek.

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Drogheda United 0-1 UCD

UCD left-back Ian Bermingham was the unlikely hero at United Park as Premier Division leaders Drogheda suffered a shock home defeat.

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Loew hopes Ballack will make Croker clash

Germany coach Joachim Loew hopes to have Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack playing for his country before he is expected to be fit to play for his club.

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