[WORLD CUP 2014 QUALIFYING: South America] Venezuela, the only South American country to have never gone to the World Cup, upset high-scoring Colombia,1-0, to move into a tie for fourth place with Chile, whose 2-0 win over Uruguay left the reigning South American champion in danger of missing out on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, […]
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Spain won't risk stars against France
Seven months remain in Europe’s World Cup qualifying, but defending champion Spain already finds itself in a deep hole. Consecutive home draws with France and Finland mean that Spainwill fall five points off the lead held by France if it loses to the Bleus Tuesday night at the Stade de France. With only the winner […]
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And elsewhere, some real soccer, on green grass …
For those of you who stumbled into the mess that was the USA-Costa Rica World Cup qualifier, let me assure you that the sport of soccer still lives, in something like its intended form. Elsewhere, on other TV channels on Friday, there were real games to be watched. In particular, there were several South American […]
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Messi-Higuain show in Buenos Aires
[WORLD CUP 2014 QUALIFYING: South America] Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two Gonzalo Higuain goals to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in South America’s World Cup qualifying group. The win gives Argentina a 10-point cushion after 10 games. Colombia, a5-0 winner over last-place Bolivia, and idle Ecuador sit in […]
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Maradona's still got it, kind of
[VIDEO PICK: Diego] A 52-year-old Diego Maradona lashing an impressive strike in Qatar last week, that didn’t go in, days before comparing thefirst ever election of an Argentine Pope to one of his most famous goals. Diego’s letter from Dubai to Rome’s Il Messaggero declaring his happiness about the election ofPope Francis included the following […]
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Beckham Buries an Old Nightmare, Plays First Full Game for PSG
Paris-Saint Germain drew 2-2 away to St. Etienne on Sunday, as David Beckham played his first full game in Ligue 1. The location of his first full league appearanceis somewhat ironic given that the last time Beckham played at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium he was dismissed for kicking out at Diego Simeone in an infamous […]
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Messi Hints at Argentina Return
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi hinted that he wants to return to his native Rosario to see out his career when his son, Thiago, who was born last November, isready to begin school. Rosario is home to Newell’s Old Boys, Messi’s hometown club, which he left at age 13 to join Barca’s renowned La Masia youth […]
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Golden Replica of Messi's Left-Foot on Sale for $5.25 Million
A Japanese jeweler is selling a solid gold statue of Barcelona striker Lionel Messi’s left foot for $5.25 million. According to the LA Times, the 55-pound golden foot isso detailed you can see “blood vessels and swirls of skin on the bottom of the toes.” Jeweler Ginza Tanaka created the statue to celebrate Messi’sunprecedented fourth consecutive […]
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Tevez faces jail following arrest
Manchester City star Carlos Tevez was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving without a license and faces a possible jail sentence of up to sixmonths. Tevez, 29, was driving a high-powered car, thought to be a white Porsche Cayenne, when he was stopped shortly after 5 p.m. in Macclesfield. He was later released on policebail. […]
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Chivas USA gives away Joseph, Seattle plays down Saviola talk
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] In MLS terms, this was a giveaway if there ever was one. Chivas USA traded Shalrie Joseph, whom itdesperately looked to unload, and threw in all kinds of other goodies to get Seattle to take the four-time Best XI selection. But the deal means that the Sounders have maxed out their allotment ofDesignated […]