Al-Qaeda threats won't stop World Cup

PA

FIFA says threats by an Algerian-based al-Qaeda group to target the USA-England game at the World Cup in South Africa won't prevent the tournament from being staged. Read the whole story

Messi worth his weight in chocolate

La Vanguardia (Spanish)

The Pasteleria Prats in the Catalan town of Lleida has made a 250-pound chocolate statue in honor of Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Read the whole story

Spanish players plan to strike

Wall Street Journal

The Spanish players union (AFE) has called a strike of all pro games next week over unpaid wages involving pay disputes applying mainly to minor-league players. Read the whole story

Alves quits languishing Boca

AP

Abel Alves became the third coach to quit Boca Juniors in the last 10 months when he resigned after the famous Buenos Aires club's 3-0 loss to Colon dropped it to 19th place in the 20-team Torneo Clausura. Read the whole story

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