Their Words
I did not mean to disparage or demean Landon Donovan or his accomplishments in any way, shape or form. I was merely paying respects to Clint Dempsey for his fantastic career. I apologize if my remarks offended anyone, especially Landon. It was not my motive. I would never bash a fellow American player. Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel, in a statement sent to The Washington Post's Steven Goff.
Other Sources
Spurs' Friedel clears the air on Donovan controversy - from MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg: "And if people read my quotes in a negative manner, I apologize for that."
Andy Williams a man who stood tall as he broke down and cried - from The Salt Lake Tribune's Gordon Monson: He broke down and bawled.
Thierry Henry succumbs to emotion as Arsenal unveil Emirates statues - from The Guardian's Jamie Jackson: "I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have a statue like this in front of the stadium of the team I love and support."
Treated leniently? Not at all. Wayne played by Uefa's rules - from The Independent's Sam Wallace: There are powerful precedents in Rooney's case too.
Newcastle's Steven Taylor on coping with a long-term injury - from BBC Sport: Having to do this just brings home how serious this is.
Platini is to blame! Why his Champions League masterplan is still flawed - from The Daily Mail's Martin Samuel: UEFA have created the perfect conditions in which corruption could occur.
Bayern's war of words with Man City highlights inherent FFP issues - from SI.com's Raphael Honigstein: All the visitor talk about proving a point....
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