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France: Bordeaux trips Toulouse, lead now 9 pts.
PARIS (AP) — Bordeaux beat Toulouse 2-1 and increased its lead to nine points halfway through the French league on Wednesday.
Real reportedly mulls Inter’s Maicon as cover for Pepe
Real Madrid is reportedly contemplating a transfer move for Inter Milan defender Maicon as the club rekindles its interest in the fullback.
Soccer: Highlights and lowlights of the decade
The U.S.’ 2002 World Cup run. Zidane’s headbutt. The Miracle in Istanbul. Glorious titles. Crippling scandals. SI.com’s Grant Wahl looks back at the best and worst in soccer this decade.
Maradona drops seven for critical WC qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Embattled Argentina coach Diego Maradona juggled his team for next month’s two critical World Cup qualifiers, dropping seven players and giving a first-time call up to Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Italy considers swine flu vaccinations for players
ROME (AP) — Italian soccer officials are considering large-scale vaccinations for players to protect against swine flu.
Luis Bueno: Gold Cup final represents the future of U.S. vs. Mexico
Sunday’s Gold Cup final will shed light on where the U.S. vs. Mexico rivalry is going, writes Luis Bueno.
Maradona: ‘We’re playing for our lives’ vs. Brazil
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -Diego Maradona said Friday what every Argentine football fan already knows – the next World Cup qualifier against archrival Brazil is critical.
Gerrard cleared by U.K. court of assault charges
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — England midfielder Steven Gerrard was cleared Friday of intentionally attacking a man in a bar in a dispute over music.
Fener to bid big for Robben
Reports from the Turkish media suggest that Fenerbahce is set to make a staggering $36 million bid to land Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben.
MLS: Galaxy runs unbeaten streak to 10 games
TORONTO (AP) — Substitute Edson Buddle scored the winning goal late in the second half to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games.
Japan, Australia, S. Korea qualify for World Cup
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) — For the second time running, Japan has become the first side to qualify for a World Cup, booking its spot with a 1-0 win away at Uzbekistan on Saturday.
U.S. star Howard lands 5-year deal with Everton
CHICAGO (AP) — Goalkeeper Tim Howard has agreed to a five-year contract with Everton after helping the team to fifth place in the Premier League and a berth in next season’s Europa League.
Spain’s Iniesta sidelined for Confederations Cup
MADRID (AP) -Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta will miss Spain’s Confederations Cup campaign this month because of injury, the Spanish soccer federation said Friday.
Angry Brazil fans invade practice, punch player
SAO PAULO (AP) — Fans disgruntled with Fluminense’s struggles invaded the team’s practice on Tuesday, punching a player in the stomach and causing security guards to fire shots into the air to protect the others.
Ferdinand, Henry, Iniesta to play; Park’s historic
ROME (AP) — Already with the domestic league and cup titles to show for his first season as a coach, Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola chases the ultimate prize in European club football on Wednesday when he bids to topple Manchester United and Alex Ferguson in a Champions League final fans all over the world have been [...]
