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Portugal ease into last 16
Portugal earned a place in the knockout stages courtesy of an unconvincing 2-0 win over Iran in Frankfurt. Second half goals from Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo were enough to secure the points and they will top the group if they can secure a draw against Mexico next week.

Owen resents being made scapegoat

Lippi angry with
Italy coach Marcello Lippi was furious with his players after their performance in the 1-1 draw with the United States. "I'm disappointed and angry," said Lippi, after 10-man Italy failed to beat the US, who had two men sent off.

England looks to finally beat Sweden (AP)
England hasn't beaten Sweden since 1968. It's starting to irritate. The run goes back 11 matches and includes a 1-1 draw in the group stage at the 2002 World Cup. Then, Sweden won the group. On Tuesday, England wants to be there instead -- for the first time since the 1990 World Cup. "I think it's about time we put a stop to this Sweden thing and we go out on Tuesday and get a win against them,"...

Parreira expecting physical challenge


MLS Soccer Headlines

For Now, U.S. Team Enjoying the View
MEXICO CITY, March 26 -- With an enormous challenge awaiting Sunday at Azteca Stadium, the U.S. national soccer team will gladly embrace any little omen that may signal the end of its 68-year futility in this soccer-mad country.

Bridgeview Stadium To Be Named Toyota Park
Daily Southtown: Just days before it opens for its first official event ? the Fire's 2006 home opener Sunday ? the Bridgeview stadium finally has a name: Toyota Park.

Draw Leaves Fire and Crew Still in Search Of First Win
Chris Rolfe scores for the Chicago Fire and Sebastian Rozental converts a penalty kick for the Columbus Crew as the teams play to a 1-1 tie Saturday.

Last-Minute Stop by Reis Preserves Tie
New England goalkeeper Matt Reis makes a diving save on Amado Guevara's shot in the final minute in the Revolution's 0-0 tie with the New York Red Bulls.

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.

It's Time To Close Ranks
Boston Globe: WASHINGTON -- At halftime of the New England Revolution's 1-0 loss to D.C. United Saturday, the US Army Drill Team took to the field at RFK Stadium.

All-Stars Are Announced For MLS-Fulham Game
Four members of FC Dallas will be in the starting lineup for the MLS all-star team that will take on English Premier League club Fulham.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

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World Cup - Final Score : Japan 0:0 Croatia
FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Sunday, 18 June Group F Nuremberg Japan vs Croatia Both Croatia and Japan need to win to keep their hopes of advancing to the knock-out stage alive. First Half An entertaining...

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World Cup : Top Quotes - Daily News - US vs Italy Preview
FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Saturday, 17 June Argentina coach Jose Pekerman: "I cannot remember when we last played like this. It was marvellous. 'We were on a roll after the first...

World Cup - Live Score: Japan 0:0 Croatia : The Morning After the Night Before
FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Sunday, 18 June Good morning from sunny Frankfurt where it's very much the morning after the night before. Kaiserslautern - or K-Town as it's known to the...

World Cup 2006 The Buzz At Kaiserslautern and Latest Team News
FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Saturday, 17 June 13:55 hrs CET, Kaiserslautern. WORLD CUP BUZZ I've arrived at the stadium in Kaiserslautern ahead of the USA-Italy game. The train from Frankfurt was filled with...

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