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Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0 JOHN COON - AP - 33 mins ago
SANDY, Utah (AP) — No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best. More »Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0
SANDY, Utah (AP) — No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best.
Soccer-Korea coach Choi stands down, search for successor begins Reuters - 1 hr 20 mins ago
SEOUL, June 19 (Reuters) - The Korea Football Association has confirmed Choi Kang-hee's exit as coach of the national team and begun the search for a replacement to lead … More »Soccer-Korea coach Choi stands down, search for successor begins
SEOUL, June 19 (Reuters) - The Korea Football Association has confirmed Choi Kang-hee's exit as coach of the national team and begun the search for a replacement to lead the side at the 2014 World Cup. South Korea reached their eighth consecutive World Cup finals by finishing runners-up in Group A of Asian qualifying but …
Soccer-Altidore winner keeps U.S. on course for Brazil Reuters - 1 hr 24 mins ago
June 18 (Reuters) - The United States maintained their push for a 2014 World Cup berth with a third straight victory in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying after Jozy … More »Soccer-Altidore winner keeps U.S. on course for Brazil
June 18 (Reuters) - The United States maintained their push for a 2014 World Cup berth with a third straight victory in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying after Jozy Altidore's late strike saw off a stubborn Honduras 1-0 in Utah on Tuesday. Altidore's 73rd minute goal was the difference between the teams at Rio Tinto …
Soccer-Platini praises Israel as Spain take spoils once again Reuters - 4 hrs ago
By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM, June 19 (Reuters) - Israel came in for warm praise from European soccer's supremo Michel Platini as the Euro Under-21 soccer championships ended … More »Soccer-Platini praises Israel as Spain take spoils once again
By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM, June 19 (Reuters) - Israel came in for warm praise from European soccer's supremo Michel Platini as the Euro Under-21 soccer championships ended with Spain thrashing Italy 4-2 to retain the title. "The stadiums were wonderful and well organised, the pitches excellent and the atmosphere in the stadiums …
Soccer-Japan coach singles out Pirlo for special attention Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Fixes dateline, no change to text) By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil, June 18 (Reuters) - Japan must close down Andrea Pirlo if they want to defeat Italy and prolong their … More »Soccer-Japan coach singles out Pirlo for special attention
(Fixes dateline, no change to text) By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil, June 18 (Reuters) - Japan must close down Andrea Pirlo if they want to defeat Italy and prolong their participation in this year's Confederation Cup, coach Alberto Zaccheroni said on Tuesday. Juventus' Pirlo controls the Italian midfield and his partnership …
Soccer-Kagawa the dangerman for Japan, says Italy's De Rossi Reuters - 7 hrs ago
RECIFE, June 18 (Reuters) - Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi picked out Japan's Shinji Kagawa as the dangerman for his side ahead of their Confederations Cup match on … More »Soccer-Kagawa the dangerman for Japan, says Italy's De Rossi
RECIFE, June 18 (Reuters) - Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi picked out Japan's Shinji Kagawa as the dangerman for his side ahead of their Confederations Cup match on Wednesday. "I only know three or four Japanese players and the most talked about is the one that plays for Manchester United, Kagawa, he is the star," De …
Rousseff salutes Brazil protests, cities cut bus fares Todd Benson - Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Todd Benson SAO PAULO (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday sought to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping Brazil, acknowledging the need for better … More »Rousseff salutes Brazil protests, cities cut bus fares
By Todd Benson SAO PAULO (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday sought to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping Brazil, acknowledging the need for better public services and more responsive governance as demonstrations continued in some cities around the country. Speaking the morning after more than 200,000 …
Optimism fading, Brazil protests put leaders on alert Paulo Prada - Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - When more than 200,000 protesters took to the streets across Brazil on Monday night, they demanded a dizzying array of improvements … More »Optimism fading, Brazil protests put leaders on alert
By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - When more than 200,000 protesters took to the streets across Brazil on Monday night, they demanded a dizzying array of improvements - from halting the fast rise of prices to cleaning up government corruption. If one message stood out, it was that Brazilians are no longer willing …
Soccer-Thiago hat-trick leads Spain to Euro Under-21 crown Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Adds details, quotes) By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM, June 18 (Reuters) - Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in … More »Soccer-Thiago hat-trick leads Spain to Euro Under-21 crown
(Adds details, quotes) By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM, June 18 (Reuters) - Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final on Tuesday. The defending champions had little difficulty in breaking down Italy's unusually hesitant defence as Barcelona's …
Soccer-Aston Villa sign giant Denmark striker Helenius Reuters - 10 hrs ago
June 18 (Reuters) - Aston Villa have signed towering Denmark striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who stands … More »Soccer-Aston Villa sign giant Denmark striker Helenius
June 18 (Reuters) - Aston Villa have signed towering Denmark striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, agreed a three-year contract at Villa Park after signing for an undisclosed fee. "Nicklas is a young lad but also a full international …
Soccer-Australia, Iran and S.Korea head for Brazil Reuters - 10 hrs ago
* Iran beat South Korea 1-0 away to qualify * Substitute Kennedy to the rescue for Australia * Uzbekistan and Jordan into playoff By Patrick Johnston June 18 (Reuters) … More »Soccer-Australia, Iran and S.Korea head for Brazil
* Iran beat South Korea 1-0 away to qualify * Substitute Kennedy to the rescue for Australia * Uzbekistan and Jordan into playoff By Patrick Johnston June 18 (Reuters) - Australia and Iran booked their fourth World Cup finals appearances with nervous 1-0 victories in a dramatic finale to Asian qualifying on Tuesday. South …
Australia, South Korea, Iran qualify for World Cup The Associated Press - AP - 11 hrs ago
Australia, Iran and South Korea won spots at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on a dramatic final day of Asian qualifying Tuesday. More »Australia, South Korea, Iran qualify for World Cup
Australia, Iran and South Korea won spots at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on a dramatic final day of Asian qualifying Tuesday.
Soccer-World Cup success a lift for troubled Egypt Reuters - 11 hrs ago
By Mark Gleeson MAPUTO, June 18 (Reuters) - The impressive run of Egypt in World Cup qualifying over the last fortnight has much more significance for the country than … More »Soccer-World Cup success a lift for troubled Egypt
By Mark Gleeson MAPUTO, June 18 (Reuters) - The impressive run of Egypt in World Cup qualifying over the last fortnight has much more significance for the country than just moving the tournament dream a step closer, coach Bob Bradley told Reuters. "At a time when the country is looking for things that are good, this is …
Soccer-2014 World Cup Asian qualifying results and standings Reuters - 11 hrs ago
June 18 (Reuters) - Results and standings after Tuesday'sfinal round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Asia. * Top two teams from each group qualify for the World Cup. … More »Soccer-2014 World Cup Asian qualifying results and standings
June 18 (Reuters) - Results and standings after Tuesday'sfinal round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Asia. * Top two teams from each group qualify for the World Cup. * Two third-placed teams face each other in a two-leggedplayoff with the winner advancing to the intercontinentalplayoff against the fifth-placed team in South …
Soccer-Jordan's World Cup dream alive as win sets up Uzbekistan playoff Reuters - 11 hrs ago
June 19 (Reuters) - Jordan's hopes of a first World Cup finals appearance remain alive after they beat Oman 1-0 at home on Tuesday to book a qualifying playoff against … More »Soccer-Jordan's World Cup dream alive as win sets up Uzbekistan playoff
June 19 (Reuters) - Jordan's hopes of a first World Cup finals appearance remain alive after they beat Oman 1-0 at home on Tuesday to book a qualifying playoff against Uzbekistan in September. Striker Ahmad Ibrahim scored the winning goal in the 57th minute, stooping low to head home a cross from Khalil Bani Ateyah that …
Soccer-Alcantara hat-trick leads Spain to Euro Under-21 crown Reuters - 11 hrs ago
JERUSALEM, June 18 (Reuters) - Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final … More »Soccer-Alcantara hat-trick leads Spain to Euro Under-21 crown
JERUSALEM, June 18 (Reuters) - Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final on Tuesday. The defending champions had little difficulty in breaking down Italy's unusually hesitant defence as Barcelona's Alcantara scored with an …
Soccer-Blatter should stay on as FIFA president - Valcke Reuters - 12 hrs ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18 (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter's chances of remaining in office after 2015 have increased dramatically after FIFA secretary-general Jerome … More »Soccer-Blatter should stay on as FIFA president - Valcke
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18 (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter's chances of remaining in office after 2015 have increased dramatically after FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke urged him to stay in the job. Valcke was asked if he would be standing as FIFA president and after laughing off that suggestion by saying he had …
Soccer-Uzbekistan win but miss automatic spot for Brazil Reuters - 12 hrs ago
* Iran, South Korea grab automatic qualifying places * Uzbekistan finish third on goal difference (Adds quotes, details) June 18 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan rallied to beat … More »Soccer-Uzbekistan win but miss automatic spot for Brazil
* Iran, South Korea grab automatic qualifying places * Uzbekistan finish third on goal difference (Adds quotes, details) June 18 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan rallied to beat Qatar 5-1 in Tashkent on Tuesday but came up two goals short of securing their first appearance in a World Cup after Iran's win in South Korea sent both …
Soccer-Queiroz has last laugh as Koreans turn on departing Choi Reuters - 12 hrs ago
June 18 (Reuters) - South Korea booked another World Cup finals appearance on Tuesday but there was little celebration in Ulsan, with angry fans, media and Iran coach … More »Soccer-Queiroz has last laugh as Koreans turn on departing Choi
June 18 (Reuters) - South Korea booked another World Cup finals appearance on Tuesday but there was little celebration in Ulsan, with angry fans, media and Iran coach Carlos Queiroz taking aim at departing counterpart Choi Kang-hee. Iran claimed an upset 1-0 win to top Asian qualifying Group A, leaving Korea to claim the …
Soccer-Barca's Puyol to have further knee surgery Reuters - 12 hrs ago
MADRID, June 18 (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is to have surgery on his right knee to remove a cyst which will keep him sidelined for three to four weeks, … More »Soccer-Barca's Puyol to have further knee surgery
MADRID, June 18 (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is to have surgery on his right knee to remove a cyst which will keep him sidelined for three to four weeks, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Spain international, who will undergo the procedure on Wednesday, has suffered a string …
French footballers' underage prostitute trial adjourned to 2014 Reuters - 12 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema over claims they paid for sex with an underage call girl was adjourned for procedural … More »French footballers' underage prostitute trial adjourned to 2014
PARIS (Reuters) - The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema over claims they paid for sex with an underage call girl was adjourned for procedural reasons on Tuesday until 2014. Benzema, a Real Madrid striker, and Ribery, a Bayern Munich winger, are to be tried on charges of paying Zahia Dehar, a …
Iran 'in heaven' as soccer team qualifies for 2014 World Cup Zahra Hosseinian and Marcus George - Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Zahra Hosseinian and Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - Tehran's streets were filled with young revelers for the second time in four days on Tuesday after the Iranian … More »Iran 'in heaven' as soccer team qualifies for 2014 World Cup
By Zahra Hosseinian and Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - Tehran's streets were filled with young revelers for the second time in four days on Tuesday after the Iranian national soccer team qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil with a win over South Korea. "I feel like God is answering all of our prayers at once," …
Iran beat South Korea as both sides reach World Cup Reuters - 13 hrs ago
* Iran win 1-0 in Ulsan to qualify for Brazil finals * Koreans also through on goal difference over Uzbekistan (Adds quotes, details) June 18 (Reuters) - Iran qualified … More »Iran beat South Korea as both sides reach World Cup
* Iran win 1-0 in Ulsan to qualify for Brazil finals * Koreans also through on goal difference over Uzbekistan (Adds quotes, details) June 18 (Reuters) - Iran qualified for the World Cup finals on Tuesday after another resolute defensive display helped them snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea, who also booked a place …
Soccer-Ethiopia face points deduction after admitting error Reuters - 14 hrs ago
* Ethiopia face likely three-point penalty for ineligible player * Could still qualify for 2014 World Cup * World Cup door reopens for South Africa and Botswana (Adds … More »Soccer-Ethiopia face points deduction after admitting error
* Ethiopia face likely three-point penalty for ineligible player * Could still qualify for 2014 World Cup * World Cup door reopens for South Africa and Botswana (Adds detail, background) By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA, June 18 (Reuters) - Ethiopia soccer officials have admitted fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup …
Soccer-Nikolov leaves Frankfurt to make American dream come true Reuters - 14 hrs ago
BERLIN, June 18 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Oka Nikolov is leaving Eintracht Frankfurt after almost 20 years to make his dream of playing in the United States come true, the … More »Soccer-Nikolov leaves Frankfurt to make American dream come true
BERLIN, June 18 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Oka Nikolov is leaving Eintracht Frankfurt after almost 20 years to make his dream of playing in the United States come true, the Bundesliga club said on Monday after releasing him from his contract. The 39-year-old Macedonian, who had only recently extended his deal to 2014 with Frankfurt …