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   February 10, 2012


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The Iranian women's national soccer team walk to the pitch before withdrawing from their qualifying match against Jordan for the 2012 London Olympic Games in Amman June 3, 2011. The Iranian team were banned from the match on Friday in the second round of qualifiers in protest against guidelines on their veil. (REUTERS/Ali Jarekji)

Muslim women are being driven away from soccer by FIFA's ban of the hijab, with more likely to follow if rulemakers fail to reverse the decision at a meeting next month, Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan told Reuters.
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England names interim coach
England named Stuart Pearce interim coach Thursday, one day after Fabio Capello resigned.
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Canada's W.C. warmup schedule not ideal
Logistical excuses remain ever-present in terms of explaining why the Canadian men’s team will play its second-to-last exhibition this month before CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying kicks off in June.
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Capello walks away from England post
The Football Association confirmed on Wednesday that Fabio Capello has resigned as England manager.
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Beckham wants to buy soccer club
David Beckham wants to buy a soccer team when he retires from playing. The England superstar, currently playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy, has long been linked with offers to coach a professional side in his native U.K. when he hangs up his boots.
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Feb 3 ... Terry loses England captaincy

Feb 2 ... Toronto to host qualifiers, U.S. friendly

Feb 2 ... Egyptians incensed after soccer tragedy

Feb 1 ... This is TFC's make-or-break season

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