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2006 UEFA Intertoto Cup

Captain Scott Parker lifted the trophy at St James Park before their tie with AZ.

2010 I-League 2nd Division

Malabar United and Hindustan Aeronautics from Group A, SESA and ONGC from Group B and NISA and Oil India Ltd FC from Group C qualified for the final round.

Accra Hearts of Oak SC

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Hearts of Oak or just Hearts, is a professional football club based in Accra, Greater Accra.

ADI F.C.

Asociación Deportiva Intipucá Fútbol Clube are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Intipucá, El Salvador.

AFC Compiègne

L'Association Football Club de Compiègne or AFC Compiègne is a French football club based in the commune of Compiègne.

Alair Cruz Vicente

Born in Aracruz, Cruz Vicente formerly played in the Netherlands for AZ, FC Volendam and SC Veendam.

Aron Gunnarsson

Born in Akureyri, Aron began his career with local side Þór Akureyri in 2005, before moving to the Netherlands a year later to play with AZ.

Aron has played club football in Iceland, the Netherlands, England and Wales for Þór Akureyri, AZ, Coventry City and Cardiff City.

Ashanti Gold SC

Ashanti Gold Sporting Club popularly known as AshGold is a football club based in the gold mining town of Obuasi, south of Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Astonvilla

Astonvilla are a French musical group, named after the English football club.

Benjamin Benditson

Benditson subsequently had trials with English club Wycombe Wanderers F.C., Dutch club NEC and Danish club Viborg FF in January 2007, but was not offered a professional contract.

Berekum Chelsea F.C.

Berekum Chelsea Football Club is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Berekum, Brong-Ahafo, previously known as Bechem Chelsea Football Club.

Brett Holman

On 1 November 2008 Holman scored his first goal for AZ Alkmaar in a 3–3 away draw against SC Heerenveen at the Abe Lenstra Stadion in Heerenveen after coming on as a second half replacement for Nick van der Velden.

C.D. Arcense

Club Deportivo Arcense Ciudad Arce, commonly known as C.D. Arcense are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Ciudad Arce.

C.D. Atlético Chaparratique

Club Deportivo Atletico Chaparrastique , commonly known as Atletico Chaparrastique are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Moncagua, San Miguel, El Salvador.

C.D. Brasilia

Club Deportivo Brasilia, usually known simply as Brasilia are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Suchitoto, El Salvador.

C.D. Pasaquina

Club Deportivo Pasaquina Futbol Club, commonly known as Pasaquina F.C. are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Pasaquina, La Unión Department.

C.D. Vista Hermosa

Club Deportivo Vista Hermosa, commonly known as Vista Hermosa, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in San Francisco Gotera, Morazán, El Salvador.

Celso Ortiz

Celso Fabián Ortíz Gamarra (born 26 January 1989 in Asunción), commonly known simply as Celso Ortiz, is a Paraguayan football central midfielder currently playing for AZ in the Netherlands.

Cobán Imperial

Club Social y Deportivo Cobán Imperial, nicknamed Los Príncipes Azules ("The Blue Princes"), is a Guatemalan football club based in Cobán, Alta Verapaz.

Defensor Casablanca

Club Deportivo Defensor Casablanca is a Chilean Football club, their home town is Casablanca, Chile.

Deportivo Nueva Concepción

Club Social y Deportivo Nueva Concepción, is a Guatemalan football club based in Nueva Concepción, Escuintla Department.

Deportivo San Pedro

Deportivo San Pedro is a Guatemalan football club based in San Pedro Sacatepequez, San Marcos Department.

El Roble de Ilobasco

El Roble de Ilobasco (formerly known as Asociación de Futbolistas de Ilobasco) are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Ilobasco, El Salvador.

Enniskillen Rangers

Lisnaskea Rovers are a football club located in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh and currently play in the Fermanagh Western League, 2nd Division.

Fuerte Aguilares

Club Deportivo Fuerte Aguilares, commonly known as Fuerte Aguilares are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Aguilares.

Hamitköy S.K.

Hamitköy Spor Kulübü is a Turkish Cypriot football club based in Hamitköy, Nicosia District.

Hans Croon

As well as Anderlecht, Croon coached in the Netherlands and Belgium with DWS, VER, HVC, FC Volendam, K.S.V. Waregem, Lierse S.K. and NEC.

Juventud Escuintleca

Club Social y Deportivo Escuintleca, also known as Juventud Escuintleca, is a Guatemalan football club based in Escuintla, Escuintla Department.

Kenneth Vermeer

Vermeer's opportunities in the first squad were limited due to the presence of Maarten Stekelenburg and Dennis Gentenaar, so Vermeer was loaned out for the 2007-08 season to Willem II to gain Eredivisie experience.

Mike Zonneveld

Born in Leiden, Zonneveld played in the Netherlands and Cyprus for Go Ahead Eagles, NEC, NAC Breda, PSV, FC Groningen and AEL Limassol.

Monteros

The main sports club is Club Atlético Ñuñorco Football club which plays in Zone A of the regionalised 4th level of Argentine football Torneo Argentino B.

Newton, Sierra Leone

The Anti Drugs Strikers football club which is based in Newton, represent the city in the Sierra Leone National Premier League.

Omani League

The only trophy won by an Omani club on the regional or continental level was by Fanja in the 1989 Gulf Club Champions Cup.

Once Lobos

Once Lobos Chalchuapa, commonly known as Once Lobos, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, El Salvador.

Patrick Bantamoi

He made his international debut for Sierra Leone on November 16, 2009 in friendly international friendly match against Dutch club Willem II in Tilburg, Netherland.

Persepolis Men

Persepolis Men (Persian: مردان پرسپولیس, Mardaaneh Persepolis) is a documentary film about Iranian football club Persepolis.

Prestea

In the years 2002 and 2003, the town's local football club Prestea Mines Stars played in the highest Ghanaian football league, the Ghana Premier League.

Real Madrid Fantasy Manager

Real Madrid Fantasy Manager is a football club management game developed by From The Bench.

Serra Talhada Futebol Clube

Serra Talhada Futebol Clube, commonly known as Serra Talhada, is a Brazilian football club based in Serra Talhada, Pernambuco state.

Seydina Diarra

Seydina Diarra (Brussels, 1 April 1994) is a Belgian-Senegalese professional football player who currently plays for Dutch Eredivisie side N.E.C..

Sigi Lens

He made his professional debut at AZ in the 1985-86 season when he featured in a team with players like Kees Kist and Pier Tol.

Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium

The historic ground of OFI was constructed in 1951 and after the death of the historic leader of the club it was named "Theodoros Vardinoyannis".

Tony Chapron

He refereed two more UEFA Cup matches in the 2008–09 season, including the Round of 32 second leg between Hamburg and NEC.

Windy Hill Fitness Centre

The health club was renovated in 2007 as part of a redevelopment by the Football Club with the Shower Grand Stand demolished, and the new gym built next to where the Essendon Bowls Club once had a third green.


see also

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AC Dynamique

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Al-Naft

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Alex Duncan

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Antrim RFC

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Armthorpe Welfare F.C.

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Arsenal de Llavallol

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Balgonie Scotia

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Ben Fixter

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Birstall RFC

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Caiçara Esporte Clube

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Centro de Desenvolvimento Comunitário Manicoré

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Clube Atlético Guaçuano

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Clube Atlético Pirassununguense

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Collingwood Park, Western Australia

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F.C. Canavese

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FC Echichens

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Fernando Alvarez

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Foz do Iguaçu Futebol Clube

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Gilmak

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JS El Biar

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Miaad Shahriar Tehran F.C.

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Mike Whitney

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Murici Futebol Clube

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New Town Eagles

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Norwich CEYMS F.C.

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OC Mbongo Sport

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Palestra de São Bernardo

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Paul Uppal

He holds a season ticket for Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, and is a trustee of the second largest Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) in Wolverhampton.

Perserikatan

Some of Dutch East Indies prominent football club, like VIJ Jakarta, BIVB Bandung, IVBM Magelang, MVB Makassar, SIVB Surabaya and VVB Solo, met and discuss about the future championship on the Netherlands territory.

Plaza de Cibeles

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Postobón

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Redcliffe Tigers

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SG Mickten

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Sheerwater F.C.

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South Melbourne

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Sporting Clube Farim

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Sportivo Dock Sud

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Tupy Futebol Clube

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União Frederiquense de Futebol

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US Sénart-Moissy

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Whiskas

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Wigan F.C.

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William Flintoft

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Winnipeg Lucania FC

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Workable

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Zestaponi

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