The victory was the MLS side's fourth in a row over international competition and improved their record to a perfect 5-0 overall since the MLS vs. the World format was first adopted in 2003. It also gives MLS a hat trick against London-based teams, as the All-Stars defeated Fulham and Chelsea in 2005 and 2006.

After Dean Ashton gave the English Premier League side a 26th-minute lead, Christian Gomez equalized not a minute later, set up by a terrific backheel from Cuauhtemoc Blanco. Blanco then put the MLS All-Stars ahead with a great goal of his own just before halftime, but Ashton brought West Ham on even terms again in the 67th minute, three minutes before De Rosario's spot kick provided the victory.

Blanco, the Chicago Fire's playmaker, was named the Volkswagen All-Star Game MVP, with a goal and an assist on the night.

Here's the Football Fashion presentation of the Ajax Amsterdam adidas 2008-09 home kit.

The team's 2008-09 Nike home kit has small sticker on the inside of the collar, displaying a Christian cross on the club sign as UEFA forbiddens the religoius sign on garb and equipment. A fervent Orthodox beliver, George Becali, the owner of the Steaua Football Club, is well known for his religious extravagances as the displaying of huge crucifixes in the front of his palace in Bucharest or at the official entrance of the Ghencea Stadium as well as the pilgrimages at the Mount Athos prior to the important matches.

The 28-year-old, who was awarded the MBE in 2007, was given the honour by Liverpool John Moores University.

It was given to mark the Anfield club captain's contribution to sport.

Gerrard, who said he was proud to receive the honour, had his fellowship conferred during a graduation ceremony at the city's Anglican Cathedral.

Crew officials issued a statement Tuesday blaming three English Premier League club West Ham United fans for the Sunday skirmish. The club says West Ham fans went into Crew stands, and that reports describing the incident as a brawl or fight are incorrect.

The Major League Soccer team says the halftime incident was crowded with bystanders, not participants.

Some participants threw punches, and three people were told to leave Crew Stadium.

West Ham's chief executive said Monday he hoped the incident wouldn't mar the club's North American trip.

West Ham United beat the Columbus Crew 3-1.

Here's the video of the altercation. It looks like high school stuff to us....amateurs!

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Town players and top London models joined together on July 21st, 2008 night to launch Shrewsbury Town's brand new home and away kits and leisure wear from Prostar.

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The occasion on Tuesday was the official unveiling of the club's new away and Champions League strips at the Allianz Arena, in a show staged by premium partner and equipment supplier adidas. "Both kits are wonderfully successful," commented head coach Jürgen Klinsmann.

Podolski thrilled by new kit

"It's a fantastic shirt – no need to say anything more than that," commented Podolski, kitted out along with summer signing Tim Borowski in the new all-white European strip. Schweinsteiger and Lahm modelled the away kit in a brand new shade of dark navy. "It's very special. I've never played in a colour like this before," remarked Lahm.

Bayern will thus go in search of away Bundesliga points in deepest blue, although the Reds reckon their new kit has nothing whatsoever in common with the colour favoured by city rivals, the Blues of TSV 1860. "We went for this colour because we thought it was fantastic," commented general manager Uli Hoeneß.

Bayern inspired by United

"Manchester United, whose club colours are red and white, have a similar range of kit. And they have fierce local rivals who play in light blue, namely Manchester City. That was always somewhere in the back of our minds, and when adidas showed us this kit, we fell in love with the colour. And now, here it is," Hoeneß continued, going on to shed some light on the selection process for a new kit.

"adidas present us with a recommendation, which we discuss at board level. We then share our thoughts with the coach and fan club representatives.“ In the current case, 13 months passed between the first presentation and the kit becoming available in fan shops.

Bayern boast four stars

Bayern have now worn adidas kit for the last 40 years. Some years ago, the Herzogenaurach-based sports equipment manufacturer took a ten percent stake in holding company FC Bayern München AG. "It's a perfect partnership, even more intense now that it ever has been, and characterised by huge mutual trust," commented chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

A new design element on both shirts as presented on Tuesday, and also on the existing red-and-white hooped home shirt, is a fourth star above the club crest, uniquely allocated to Bayern as the sole club to have won the Bundesliga title on 20 occasions. "It's something we're very proud of," commented Rummenigge, "I don't believe any other club will make it even as far as three stars in the next decade.“

The Baggies struggled to contain the Bundesliga new boys’ intelligent forward play and conceded four times in the opening 38 minutes.
Nemanja Vucicevic opened the scoring after just 56 seconds before further strikes from Milivoje Novakovic and Fabrice Ehret sandwiched a Roman Bednar own goal to put FC Koln firmly in charge in Euskirchen.

Substitute Craig Beattie bagged a consolation goal 14 minutes from time.

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The new home has 5 red bands and 4 black ones in the front/ The the sleeves are black with 3 red stripes. ROSSONERI is written  in black on a red background on the back of the home shirt.

The perfect complement to the already-released sky blue away kit released last month, the new home strip is expected to be equally popular for fans wanting to follow their favourites in style next season. This is the very same athlete-inspired range that is being worn by Alan Curbishley's men during the pre-season tour of North America this summer.

The Hammers will take on the Major League Soccer All-Stars on Thursday night (July, 24th, 2008) at 7:00 OM EST.

Here's a transcript from the press conference.

"This is a really special moment in my career. I think any player dreams of playing in a team as important as Milan, for this club's greatness and the importance of their players. It's truly a special moment and wearing this shirt is already a victory for me.

In Barcelona I spent a very positive period in my career, I managed to win important titles with my team mates, then for a period we didn't win anymore so we decided together to separate. I'm happy to be here and I'm convinced that with Milan's shirt I will be able to win more important titles."

How do you think you will play with Kaká?
"I'm very happy to be able to play with Kaká, I consider him one of the best in the world. He's also a great friend. Here at Milan I have a lot of friends and I don't think there will be any problems in my adjustment. I have played many times with Kaká in the national team winning important things as well."

When you came to San Siro for Demetrio Albertini's goodbye match you found a crowd who already cheered you a lot...
"Yes it was a really special moment, I did not expect it. A few minutes later the match would start, so there should have been some rivalry, but I saw the special affection the crowd had for me. I practically feel at home already.
I've also had the chance to speak with many Brazilians who have been at Milan and they've all spoken very positively about the environment in this club and that only increased by curiosity. I am very motivated."

Did you ever think of joining Manchester City?
"In the period I was injured I only thought of getting better. But I knew there were negotiations with Milan."

What shirt number will you get?
"We haven't made a decision about that yet, I will tell you when it's been decided."

It was later announced that Ronaldinho will wear #80.

Do you think your involvement in the Olympics could take away some important time in your adjustment at Milan?
"I don't think so. I consider the Olympics a very important competition, especially for Brazil who have never won it. This is a very important moment in my career, everything's changing and I think that this engagement will not interfere with my adjustment in the team."

The fans welcomed you very warmly, did you expect it?
"I thank the fans for the welcome they have given me and the affection they have shown. This is something that motivates me even more to repay them with my enthusiasm."

What do you think of Italian football?
"The Serie A is one of the most competitive leagues in the world, I can't say anything about the Italian league because I haven't had the chance to play in it yet. But I am very positive and I'm sure everything will go for the best."

Do you think you will miss playing in the Champions League?
"Anyone who has had the chance of playing in a prestigious competition like the Champions League knows its importance. Not playing in this competition this year only gives us extra motivation to make sure Milan goes back to playing in this tournament again soon."

How do you feel about the match against Inter when you will meet many of your friends?
"I think each game has the same importance. I don't think one match is more important than the other. Personally I think only about preparing well for each game I play and I'm happy to see that some of my countrymen have the chance to play in important Italian clubs."

The Italian press gives a lot of importance to the life of footballers off the pitch, how influential is your non-football life?
"I've always had a regular life and I will continue to live the same way now. I have never had these problems and I will continue like this to be able to give my best."

It's been a very long negotiation...
"My brother Roberto has always taken care of negotiations, my only duty has always been to play football. I've come to Milan with the idea of winning and I hope to win more titles for this club which has already won so much, along with my team mates. I hope that my experience, even though I am still young, can help us to win. I think this is the right moment to come here and I'm certain of the respect and the trust of this great club, then it will be up to the coach to decide for me."

After a dominating run in League One last season led by Trinidad and Tobago striker, Jason Scotland, Swansea CIty  make their return to the second tier of English football for the first time since the 1982-83 season. Good luck Swans!

The 35-year-old, who spent five years at Stamford Bridge, will be unveiled by PSG at a news conference on Monday.

"Everyone at Chelsea would like to thank Claude for the service he has given us," said a club statement.

Makelele joined Chelsea from Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2003, costing the Stamford Bridge outfit £16.8m.

He won two Premier League titles and played 217 times for Chelsea, scoring two goals in the process.

Here are the PSG 2008-09 Nike home and away kits.

"L'OGCN a dévoilé cet après-midi ses nouveaux maillots pour la saison à venir. Le maillot rouge et noir renoue avec certains modèles du maillot des aiglons dans les années 70 : les bandes rouge et noir sont trois fois plus fines que sur l'ancien maillot. Le maillot extérieur reste lui aussi dans le classique, blanc avec quelques parements rouge et noir."

Aubry saves hosts from elimination
Eric Cantona's France overcame Iran on penalties following an entertaining 6-6 draw to save themselves from group-stage elimination in front of their own fans.

Italy cruise into last eight
Paolo Palmacci scored twice as Italy beat El Salvador 4-1 to march into the quarter-finals and end their opponents' chances of progression.

Irresistible Portugal all but through
With Madjer, Alan and Belchior in prolific form, Portugal overwhelmed Solmon Islands 13-4 to effectively qualify for the quarter-finals.

Uruguay on the cusp of progression
Uruguay edged Senegal 8-7 courtesy of extra-time goals from Pampero and Ricar to leave themselves on the cusp of a place in the quarter-finals.
 

Here are the latest standings from the tournment.

- France vs. Italy
- Portugal vs. Uruguay
- Argentina vs. Spain
- Brazil vs. Russia

Groups C and D completed their action today with absolutely no surprises. Here's a summary of today's games:

Amarelle fires Spain into quarters: Spain 6 - Japan 1
Spain overcame a brave early challenge from Japan to win 6-1 and move into the last eight. The result ended the Asians' participation in the event.

Minici completes maximum return: Argentina 3 - Cameroon 0
The already-qualified Argentina became the first side to progress with maximum points after a Facundo Minici hat-trick sunk Cameroon.

Dominant Russia march on: Russia 5 - UAE 0
Russia emerged victorious in their winner-takes-all match with United Arab Emirates to march into the knockout phase as Group C runners-up.

Brazil 5 - Mexico 1
Benjamin scored three goals, including two piledrivers from distance, to help Brazil cruise to victory over Mexico and advance as Group D winners.

Highlights are available on the FIFA website at this link. These are the final Round 1 standings from the tournament.