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Soccer-Dinamo Zagreb chief indicted for ethnic hatred Reuters - 24 mins ago
ZAGREB, June 20 (Reuters) - Croatia's state prosecutors have indicted Zdravko Mamic, the president of the country's top soccer club Dinamo Zagreb, for inciting racial … More »Soccer-Dinamo Zagreb chief indicted for ethnic hatred
ZAGREB, June 20 (Reuters) - Croatia's state prosecutors have indicted Zdravko Mamic, the president of the country's top soccer club Dinamo Zagreb, for inciting racial hatred towards ethnic Serbs. In line with the law, the state prosecutors did not explicitly name Mamic but said that a 54-year-old Croatian was indicted for …
Beckham looks to the future to improve Chinese game Reuters - 1 hr 58 mins ago
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese football ambassador David Beckham drew a line under the country's shady soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire the local … More »Beckham looks to the future to improve Chinese game
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese football ambassador David Beckham drew a line under the country's shady soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire the local children back to the sport. Appointed in March, shortly before the start of the new Chinese Super League season, the former England captain faces a tough task …
Soccer-Beckham looks to the future to improve Chinese game Reuters - 3 hrs ago
SHANGHAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Chinese football ambassador David Beckham drew a line under the country's shady soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire the … More »Soccer-Beckham looks to the future to improve Chinese game
SHANGHAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Chinese football ambassador David Beckham drew a line under the country's shady soccer history on Thursday, saying he hoped to inspire the local children back to the sport. Appointed in March, shortly before the start of the new Chinese Super League season, the former England captain faces …
Soccer-Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests Reuters - 7 hrs ago
SAO PAULO, June 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian soccer great Pele has called on thousands of protestors demonstrating over poor quality public services and corruption to leave … More »Soccer-Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests
SAO PAULO, June 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian soccer great Pele has called on thousands of protestors demonstrating over poor quality public services and corruption to leave the streets and focus on football, an appeal that was quickly met with derision on social media. Brazil is currently hosting the Confederations Cup which …
Soccer-Italy's Prandelli sweats over players fitness Reuters - 9 hrs ago
By By, Andrew and Downie RECIFE, Brazil June 19 (Reuters) - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli lamented the physical toll the Confederations Cup schedule and hot Brazilian … More »Soccer-Italy's Prandelli sweats over players fitness
By By, Andrew and Downie RECIFE, Brazil June 19 (Reuters) - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli lamented the physical toll the Confederations Cup schedule and hot Brazilian climate were taking on his players on Wednesday. Prandelli watched his side overcome Japan 4-3 in the best game of the competition so far but complained that …
Soccer-Italy edge Japan to make Confederation Cup semis Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Adds quotes) By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil, June 20 (Reuters) - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan … More »Soccer-Italy edge Japan to make Confederation Cup semis
(Adds quotes) By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil, June 20 (Reuters) - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup. Giovinco slotted home the winner in the 86th minute after latching onto a cross in the area, …
Soccer-Neymar wants "safer, healthier and more honest" Brazil Reuters - 10 hrs ago
FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 20 (Reuters) - Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to … More »Soccer-Neymar wants "safer, healthier and more honest" Brazil
FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 20 (Reuters) - Brazil forward Neymar has voiced his support for the protesters who have taken to the streets of Brazil in the last few days to demand less corruption and more spending on health, safety and transport. "I'm Brazilian and I love my country. I have a family and friends who live in Brazil. …
Soccer-Italy 4 Japan 3 - Confederations Cup result Reuters - 10 hrs ago
RECIFE, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Italy 4 Japan 3 - Confederations Cup result Scorers: Italy - De Rossi 41, Uchida 50 (og), Balotelli 52pen, Giovinco 86 Japan - Honda … More »Soccer-Italy 4 Japan 3 - Confederations Cup result
RECIFE, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Italy 4 Japan 3 - Confederations Cup result Scorers: Italy - De Rossi 41, Uchida 50 (og), Balotelli 52pen, Giovinco 86 Japan - Honda 21pen, Kagawa 33, Okazaki 69 Halftime: 1-2 Referee: Diego Abal (Argentina) At Arena Pernambuco, Recife (Compiled by Andrew Downie; Editing by Ian Ranso …
Soccer-If Spain score 20, we'll be happy with one - Tahiti coach Reuters - 12 hrs ago
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO, June 20 (Reuters) - Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta said it would be "quite impossible" for his team to beat world champions Spain on Thursday … More »Soccer-If Spain score 20, we'll be happy with one - Tahiti coach
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO, June 20 (Reuters) - Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta said it would be "quite impossible" for his team to beat world champions Spain on Thursday but even if Spain scored 20 goals, he would be happy if Tahiti grabbed one. "We must be highly realistic and it is impossible for us to beat Spain, quite …
Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare hikes as protests continue Reuters - 12 hrs ago
* Move comes as dozens of new protests planned * Other fare reductions have failed to stop protests * Protests surround Confederations Cup game (Recasts with fare hike … More »Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare hikes as protests continue
* Move comes as dozens of new protests planned * Other fare reductions have failed to stop protests * Protests surround Confederations Cup game (Recasts with fare hike reversal, adds quotes, background) By Asher Levine and Tatiana Ramil SAO PAULO/FORTALEZA, Brazil June 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on …
Soccer-Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win Reuters - 13 hrs ago
* Neymar scores after nine minutes * Sets up substitute Jo for the second goal * Match played against backdrop of protests in Brazil * Neymar speaks up in favour of the … More »Soccer-Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win
* Neymar scores after nine minutes * Sets up substitute Jo for the second goal * Match played against backdrop of protests in Brazil * Neymar speaks up in favour of the protestors (Adds quotes) By Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the …
Soccer-Brazil 2 Mexico 0 - Confederations Cup result Reuters - 14 hrs ago
FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Brazil 2 Mexico 0 - Confederations Cup Group A result, at the Castelao stadium: Scorers: Neymar 9, Jo 90+3 Halftime: 1-0 Mexico: … More »Soccer-Brazil 2 Mexico 0 - Confederations Cup result
FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Brazil 2 Mexico 0 - Confederations Cup Group A result, at the Castelao stadium: Scorers: Neymar 9, Jo 90+3 Halftime: 1-0 Mexico: 12-Jose Jesus Corona; 22-Gerardo Flores (16-Hector Herrera 58), 2-Francisco Rodriguez, 15-Hector Moreno, 3-Carlos Salcido; 6-Gerardo Torrado (Raul Jimenez, …
Soccer-Henrik Larsson makes comeback but son gets the goal Reuters - 14 hrs ago
STOCKHOLM, June 19 (Reuters) - The name "Larsson" was once again on a scoresheet in a Swedish soccer match as former international striker Henrik Larsson made a comeback … More »Soccer-Henrik Larsson makes comeback but son gets the goal
STOCKHOLM, June 19 (Reuters) - The name "Larsson" was once again on a scoresheet in a Swedish soccer match as former international striker Henrik Larsson made a comeback but this time it was his 15-year-old son Jordan who netted the goal. "We didn't combine a whole lot but obviously I'm proud," Henrik Larsson told newspaper …
Protests get support from Brazilian soccer players TALES AZZONI - Associated Press - 14 hrs ago
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — The historic wave of protests that has swept across Brazil in recent days has gained some important allies — the players of the Brazilian national … More »Protests get support from Brazilian soccer players
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — The historic wave of protests that has swept across Brazil in recent days has gained some important allies — the players of the Brazilian national football team.
Soccer-Hearts enter administration, will be docked 15 points Reuters - 15 hrs ago
June 19 (Reuters) - Scottish Premier League outfit Hearts have appointed BDO as administrators, the accountancy firm said on Wednesday, and the club will start next season … More »Soccer-Hearts enter administration, will be docked 15 points
June 19 (Reuters) - Scottish Premier League outfit Hearts have appointed BDO as administrators, the accountancy firm said on Wednesday, and the club will start next season with a 15-point penalty. Edinburgh-based Hearts, who said on Monday they intended to appoint administrators but who have yet to confirm they have, have …
Soccer-Spain B team unlikely to show amateurs Tahiti any mercy Reuters - 15 hrs ago
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19 (Reuters) - World champions Spain will field a second-string side against Oceania champions Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on … More »Soccer-Spain B team unlikely to show amateurs Tahiti any mercy
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19 (Reuters) - World champions Spain will field a second-string side against Oceania champions Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on Thursday but are unlikely to show any mercy in what is expected to be a one-sided carnival of soccer at the Maracana stadium. One of the more unlikely competitive …
Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings Reuters - 16 hrs ago
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Swedish championship matches on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Haecken 0 Atvidabergs FF 2 Brommapojkarna 1 Halmstad … More »Soccer-Swedish championship results and standings
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Swedish championship matches on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Haecken 0 Atvidabergs FF 2 Brommapojkarna 1 Halmstad 1 Elfsborg Boras 0 Gefle 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Helsingborg 11 8 2 1 28 7 26 -------------------------2 Elfsborg Boras 12 6 5 1 21 9 23 3 IFK …
Soccer-List of Argentine champions Reuters - 16 hrs ago
June 19 (Reuters) - Argentine champions since June 1991 when the season was aligned with Europe and two tournaments per year were introduced. ... More »Soccer-List of Argentine champions
June 19 (Reuters) - Argentine champions since June 1991 when the season was aligned with Europe and two tournaments per year were introduced. ...
Soccer-Lanus defeat hands Newell's Old Boys Argentine title Reuters - 17 hrs ago
BUENOS AIRES, June 19 (Reuters) - Newell's Old Boys won Argentina's "Final" championship without kicking a ball and with a match to spare in a bizarre denouement to the … More »Soccer-Lanus defeat hands Newell's Old Boys Argentine title
BUENOS AIRES, June 19 (Reuters) - Newell's Old Boys won Argentina's "Final" championship without kicking a ball and with a match to spare in a bizarre denouement to the championship on Wednesday. Lanus, Newell's only challengers, had 45 minutes in which to overturn a two-goal deficit against Estudiantes in the remaining …
FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey MICHAEL CASEY - AP - 17 hrs ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul … More »FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) — The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.
Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings Reuters - 17 hrs ago
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship match on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Estudiantes 2 Lanus 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts … More »Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship match on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Estudiantes 2 Lanus 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Newell's Old Boys 18 12 2 4 40 20 38 2 Lanus 18 8 8 2 24 12 32 3 River Plate 18 9 5 4 25 21 32 4 San Lorenzo 18 8 7 3 24 14 31 5 Godoy Cruz 18 7 7 4 22 …
Soccer-Anzhi banned from playing at home in Europe once again Reuters - 17 hrs ago
BERNE, June 19 (Reuters) - Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala will again have to stage their home matches in Europe away from their own stadium next season because of security … More »Soccer-Anzhi banned from playing at home in Europe once again
BERNE, June 19 (Reuters) - Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala will again have to stage their home matches in Europe away from their own stadium next season because of security concerns, soccer's governing body UEFA said on Wednesday. "The UEFA emergency panel and decided that due to the security situation in Dagestan and the …
Soccer-Brazilian government has not lost control - deputy minister Reuters - 17 hrs ago
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government has not lost control of the streets, the deputy minister of communications said on Wednesday … More »Soccer-Brazilian government has not lost control - deputy minister
By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO, June 19 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government has not lost control of the streets, the deputy minister of communications said on Wednesday as unrest in the country continued to overshadow the Confederations Cup. Thousands of protestors are expected to march the three kilometres from Rio's …
Soccer-Finnish championship results and standings Reuters - 17 hrs ago
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Finnish championship matches on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Lahti 2 JJK 1 Jaro Pietarsaari 0 Inter Turku … More »Soccer-Finnish championship results and standings
June 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Finnish championship matches on Wednesday Wednesday, June 19Lahti 2 JJK 1 Jaro Pietarsaari 0 Inter Turku 0 IFK Mariehamn 4 KuPS 2 MyPa Myllykoski 2 HJK Helsinki 4 TPS Turku 2 RoPS Rovaniemi 1 VPS 1 FC Honka 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 HJK Helsinki 14 8 2 4 27 …
Soccer-Forlan eyes 100th Uruguay cap in key game against Nigeria Reuters - 17 hrs ago
SALVADOR, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Diego Forlan is poised to win his 100th cap as Uruguay, with their backs to the wall after losing their Confederations Cup opener … More »Soccer-Forlan eyes 100th Uruguay cap in key game against Nigeria
SALVADOR, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Diego Forlan is poised to win his 100th cap as Uruguay, with their backs to the wall after losing their Confederations Cup opener to Spain, face Nigeria on Thursday. "We absolutely must win to have the chance of going further in the Cup," Forlan told reporters before the match against …