[MLS] Dr. Sakari Orava, the Finnish specialist who operated on David Beckham on Monday, said the English star’sleft Achilles tendon was “totally torn,” and he is expected to be out of action for about six months, meaning he’s not likely to return to action with the Los Angeles before September. Dr. Orava told the Associated […]
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Quakes make it three straight in London
[MLS] After beating Premier League reserve teams in its first two matches in London, San Jose polished off MLS opposition to finish its tour with threevictories and no goals allowed. The Quakes beat Colorado, 2-0, Friday with goals by Ryan Johnson and Quincy Amarikwa at Tottenham’s headquarters inthe Chigwell section of London. Johnson scored in […]
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“He was brilliant, spectacular. Today Leo deserves all the plaudits because the match was very tight. He’s a genius but he manages to stay humble and respectful.” — Barcelona presidentJoan Laporta on Lionel Messi after his hat trick gave Barcelona a 3-0 victory over Valencia and upped his La Liga scoring total to 22 this […]
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Dynamo ekes win over Austin Aztex
[MLS] A goal by Geoff Cameron just three minutes after he entered the game as a late substitute enabled Houston to down in-state rival AustinAztex of the USSF D2 Pro League, 1-0, Sunday afternoon in Austin. Cameron got his foot to a loose ball in the Austin goalmouth after the defense failed to clear a […]
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USA lights it up again
[CONCACAF WOMEN’S UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP] After 9-0 and 13-0 wins, the USA beat host Costa Rica, 10-0, Sunday night. The game was decided quickly after beinginterrupted in the 10th minute due to a power failure. When the lights were restored, the Americans needed only 45 seconds to score, added a second four minutes after that and […]
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Messi shows off all his magic [VIDEO]
[SPAIN] Lionel Messi put on his best performance of the season for Barcelona, scoring three second-half goals — thefirst two absolute golazos — in its 3-0 win over Valencia in La Liga action Sunday. On the first goal, the Argentine beat three defenders, eluding Migueland then turning Bruno and Angel Dealbert Ibanez inside out on […]
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OBITUARY: Gabbo Gavric (1938-2010)
Gabbo Gavric, one of the great pioneers of American professional soccer and a placekicker ofdistinction in the NFL, died on Saturday after a long illness. Gavric was lured from hisnative Yugoslavia when pro soccer was launched in 1967. He won championships with the Oakland Clippers and Dallas Tornado and later played for and coached the […]
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Gomez scores in fifth straight game
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Herculez Gomez scored in his fifth straight game to give Puebla a 1-1 tie with Monterrey Sunday inMexico’s Torneo Bicentenario. Monterrey went ahead two minutes into the second half on Javier Rincon‘s own goal, but Gomez earned La Franja a pointwhen he scored on a header off Sergio Rosas‘ cross. Puebla-Monterrey Highlights:
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Beckham out of World Cup [VIDEO]
[ENGLAND] David Beckham will miss the 2010 World Cup and his status for the 2010 Los Angeles Galaxy season is in doubtafter tearing his Achilles tendon playing for AC Milan Sunday. Beckham, 34, injured himself while turning with no one on him in the middle of midfield during Milan’s game against ChievoVerona. Beckham immediately thought […]
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Donovan returns home with praise for Everton
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Landon Donovan has returned to the Los Angeles Galaxy following the completion of his 10-week loanwith English Premier League club Everton. Everton had been hopeful a loan extension could be arranged but had already moved on, using Donovan as a sub in its last three games. Donovan, Everton’s Player of the Month award […]