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The IndependentOn this day in 2008: Manchester United beat Chelsea in Champions League final
It was the first-ever all-English final.
The Canadian PressWhitecaps turn to CPL's Niko Giantsopoulos to solve keeper crisis
VANCOUVER â In the midst of a goaltending crisis, the Vancouver Whitecaps are turning to outside help. Niko Giantsopoulos, a 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., is being loaned to Vancouver from York United of the Canadian Premier League. He's scheduled to play a match with York United Friday evening against Pacific FC at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., and is being loaned to the Major League Soccer's club for Saturday through Monday so he can play in Vancouver's match with Charlotte FC on Sund
- The Canadian Press
Brazil picks European location for World Cup preparation
SAO PAULO (AP) â Brazil's national team will prepare in Europe beginning Nov. 14 for the World Cup in Qatar at a location to be decided, Juninho Paulista, the coordinator of the Brazilian soccer body, said Friday. Juninho also said the team will arrive in Qatar on Nov. 19, five days before its opening match against Serbia. Brazil's other rivals in Group G are Switzerland and Cameroon. âWe will gather in Europe so players based there can arrive more quickly. We only have a week of preparations th
