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World Soccer Headlines

France stun Spain
France came from behind to beat Spain 3-1 in an absorbing encounter in Hanover. Spain had taken the lead through a David Villa penalty, but France levelled before the break through Franck Ribery. The game appeared to be heading for extra-time until Patrick Vieira broke the deadlock in the closing minutes, and Zinedine Zidane sealed the win with a wonderful goal in stoppage time.

German, Argentine players scuffle after game
Officials had to separate German and Argentine players who scuffled for several minutes after the hosts' quarterfinal victory. The German players were celebrating in the center of the field Friday after beating Argentina 4-2 on penalties when the skirmish began. Argentina reserve Leandro Cufre, who did not play, was arguing with midfielder Torsten Frings and reserve forward Gerald Asamoah, prompting officials to intervene.

Argentina, Germany play another clunker (AP)
This was a game that DID deserve to go to penalties. It was awful. Instead of urging their stars to play positive, attacking soccer, Germany's Juergen Klinsmann and Argentina's Jose Pekerman must have shown them the tape of their 1990 World Cup meeting in Rome -- the worst final ever. That game was decided by a penalty six minutes from the end.

World Cup preview - Italy v Ukraine

More to come, says Ronaldo

Germany through after shootout win
Hosts Germany are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a penalty shootout victory over Argentina. Argentina took the lead early in the second half through a Roberto Ayala header, but they paid the price for some defensive substitutions by coach Jose Pekerman, and with ten minutes remaining Miroslav Klose brought the scores level.

Ribery relishing Brazil showdown


MLS Soccer Headlines

Galaxy's President Dies Aboard Plane
Doug Hamilton , president and GM of the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy, died yesterday after suffering an apparent heart attack while flying back from the team's CONCACAF Champions Cup match in Costa Rica. He was 43.

Salt Lake Knocks Off Chivas
Andy Williams scoreds the 5,000th goal in Major League Soccer history to help Real Salt Lake beat Chivas USA, 2-1, Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

Beckham May End Playing Days In United States
Yahoo: BADEN-BADEN, Germany (Ticker) - England captain David Beckham wants to continue playing at the top level for the foreseeable future but may end his playing days in the United States.

RSL Crumbles Down Stretch In Chicago
Deseret Morning News: BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. ? The Chicago Fire definitely capitalized on their homefield advantage Wednesday night.

MLS: Summaries (June 28)
Soccer America: June 28 in Carson, Calif. Chivas USA 1 Houston 1. Goals: Marsch 75; De Rosario (Barrett) 55. Chivas USA -- Burpo, Regan, Hernandez, Llamosa (Vaughn, 61), Bornstein, Garcia, Kljestan, Marsch, Mendoza, Palencia, Razov. Houston -- Onstad, Waibel, Cochrane, Gray, Goldthwaite (Davis, 82), Clark, De Rosario, Barrett, Mullan, Ching (Cerritos, 88), Moreno. Yellow cards: Chivas USA -- Llamosa 3, Hernandez 92+. Referee: Tim Weyland Att.: 9,689.

Ching Is Dynamite for Dynamo
Brian Ching scores four goals to lead host Houston to a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids Sunday in the Dynamo's inaugural game.

Twellman Tallies Three, Revs Top Crew
Taylor Twellman scores three goals as the Eastern Conference-leading New England Revolution beats the Columbus Crew, 3-1, Saturday night.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

World Cup : France Advance to meet Brazil : Quarter Final Fixture List
FIFA World Cup 2006 Final Score: Spain 1:3 France France clicked into gear to defeat Spain 3:1 in Hannover Tuesday night and set up a replay of the 1998 World Cup final...

World Cup : Spain vs France - Could Go to a Shoot-Out
FIFA World Cup 2006 Spain vs France Second Round Match AWD Arena, Hannover Kick-Off:21:00 hrs CET Referee: Roberto Rossetti (Italy) Twenty-two years ago, on the 27 June 1984, France defeated Spain 2:0 in Paris to...

ESPN Magazine report on DaMarcus Beasley's rapid growth spurt

World Cup : Germany Win QF 4:2 On PK's Germany 1:1 Argentina (a.e.t.)
FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany kicked-off the first Quarter-Final game of the World Cup against Argentina this afternoon at 17:00 hrs CET. Will this German fraulein still be smiling when the...

World Cup : Brazil on Course
FIFA World Cup 2006 Final Score: Brazil 3:0 Ghana Second Round Match Brazil are on course to retain their World title. Ghana, a good but immature team, were defeated by an abundantly talented and...


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