Zidane Is FIFA Player Of The Year For Third Time
Zinedine Zidane wins the FIFA Player of the Year award for a third time, ahead of Thierry Henry and Ronaldo. The Real Madrid midfielder topped votes from 142 national coaches, with 264 points, after also winning in 1998 and 2000. Birgit Pring captured the women's award with 268 points, helping Germany win the Women's World Cup.
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Canada names Frank Yallop as new national soccer coach
Canada approves Frank Yallop to lead the men's team amid a struggling run of results. The 39-year-old brings two MLS titles as head coach, 52 international caps, and a long pro career to a program ranked 87th globally and ninth in CONCACAF. He inherits a squad with solid veterans but thin midfield playmaking and a need for stronger club development.
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Cavaliers trade Davis to Celtics in six-player deal
Cavs ship Ricky Davis along with Chris Mihm Michael Stewart and a draft pick to Boston for Eric Williams Tony Battie and Kedrick Brown in a move aimed at adding experience and toughness. Cleveland GM Jim Paxson framed the swap as benefiting the club immediately amid a 6 17 start and a 43 game road skid.
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