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Tim Howard, Landon Donovan and Everton take on cross-town rivals Liverpool this weekend. Liverpool, as you know, is owned by Americans. Here's a feature on that clash and the England-U.S. implications it holds.

Some other interesting notes from around the world of soccer:

-John Terry is out as captain of England, as chosen by Fabio Capello.

-Frank Ribery will decide where he will play next season by the end of March.

-Newcastle's new striker turns down the number 9 shirt.

-An Aston Villa younster has been banned from attending the Carling Cup final for trying to sell tickets to the game via Facebook.

-Portsmouth is for sale once again, this time "for nothing".