Italy forward backtracks on gay comments

Reuters

Italy forward Antonio Cassano apologized for saying he hoped there were no homosexuals in the Italian national team. Read the whole story

Melon power for Spain

AP

Spain's national team was sent 500 melons by a Spanish fruit company hoping they will help energize the defending Euro champion, which started the tournament with a 1-1 tie with Italy. Read the whole story

Some friendliness among Russian and Polish fans

AFP

Polish and Russian fans clashed violently in Warsaw, but some fans got along. Hours before the teams met in the European Championships, fans of Russia and Poland played a friendly Tuesday in Warsaw. Read the whole story

Brazil starts two-year countdown to 2014 World Cup

AFP

Brazil marked exactly two years until the 2014 World Cup gets underway on Tuesday, with former national team striker Ronaldo admitting that his country "can feel the responsibility increasing" as they prepare to host the tournament. Read the whole story

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