The Daily Mail reports that Barcelona’s front trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez have all scored more than 40 goals each for their respective countries, despitecarrying an average age of just 25. During the most recent international break, Brazil international Neymar scored four against Japan while Argentina captain Messi and Uruguay striker Suarez […]
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Altidore and Bedoya's Homecoming
For U.S. men’s national team regulars Jozy Altidore and Alejandro Bedoya, Tuesday’s game against Honduras at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton represents a homecoming, as Altidoregrew up in Boca and Bedoya grew up in nearby Weston, where he won a state title with St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Between them, the pair has done their […]
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Ibra: 'I'm Worried About Swedish Soccer After Me'
Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he is worried about the national team’s future after compatriot John Guidetti made just six appearances as asubstitute at Stoke City last season after joining the Premier League club on loan from Manchester City in January. “I’m worried about Swedish soccer after me,” the Paris Saint-Germain strikersaid. “I am […]
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Ribery vs. Robben Duel Put on Hold
The much-anticipated duel of Bayern Munich stars Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben has been put on hold after the latter was forced to pull out of Wednesday’sinternational friendly between France and the Netherlands due to a thigh problem. Meanwhile, Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart and Swansea goalkeeper MichelVorm have also pulled out of the Oranje squad […]
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Prandelli Responds to Controversial Italy Selections
AS reports that Cesare Prandelli’s squad selection for Wednesday’s international friendly between Italy and Spain in Madrid has been beset by controversy.Speaking ahead of the midweek clash, the Italy coach was forced to defend his decision to call-up veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini, who has not played for Juventus in three weeksbecause of injury, as well […]
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Friendly Roundup: Lots of Goals, a Few Surprises
There were plenty of goals and a few surprises for FIFA’s last-ever international break in August. While the USA’s 4-3 comeback win away to Bosnia and Herzegovina produced the most goals,Germany’s 3-3 come-from-behind draw with Paraguay and Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic-inspired 4-2 win at home to Norway came close. Elsewhere, England earned a 3-2win at home […]
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USA, Mexico Climb Five Spots in FIFA Rankings
FIFA on Wednesday released its international rankings for November, which saw both the United States and Mexico surge five places to Nos. 27 and 14, respectively. You can view the full rankings here.
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Messi closes in on Ronaldo; Rooney converts two PKs
[GOLEADORES] Lionel Messi scored his 23rd goal of the La Liga season with a volley that decided Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Real Sociedad. …Robin van Persie scored a hat trick in Arsenal’s 7-1 win over Blackburn to extend his lead among EPL scorers. … For leading scorer updates in Europe’s major leagues … In Germany, […]
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La Liga players' strike threatens opening weekend
Spanish players are resolute that they will begin a strike on Friday for the first time in 27 years if a last-ditch negotiation does not produce common ground. Discussions between theAssociation of Spanish Soccer Players (AFE) and Spanish league officials have not produced an agreement. The two sides are scheduled to meet again Friday, the day before […]
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Big earners gaining on Beckham
David Beckham remains soccer’s highest earning player, according to Forbes. Of the $40 million he earned in 2009, nearly $33 million came from endorsements. But the fading star maysoon be replaced at the top of the list. Cristiano Ronaldo, ranked second behind Beckham in earnings last year with $30 million in salary and endorsements. The […]