AFP
AFP
Russia, which hosts the USA in a friendly on Wednesday, has won all four World Cup 2014 qualifiers under new coach Fabio Capello to open up a five-point lead on Israel and Portugal, but analysts have criticized Russia's lack of flair.
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Reuters
Levante defender David Navarro, who has a history of violent play, said he did not intend to hurt Cristiano Ronaldo after his leading elbow caught the Real Madrid forward in the face and opened a nasty gash above his left eye in Sunday's La Liga game.
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Reuters