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World Soccer Headlines

Smicer out of World Cup

Domenech planning legal action over allegation
France coach Raymond Domenech is planning legal action against a French newspaper that alleged he received a large cash payment for a private interview to a cell phone company and national team sponsor.

Brazil suffer Edmilson blow

Del Horno to miss World Cup

PREVIEW-Soccer-World-Holders Brazil wary of easy-looking Group F (Reuters)
Brazil have failed to win any of their last meetings against Group F opponents Croatia, Japan and Australia, suggesting their first round progess will not be as easy as anticipated.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Crew-United Preview (AP)
Entering with two goalkeepers who weren't even on the team a week ago, the injury-ravaged Columbus Crew will likely give Noah Palmer his first MLS start as they face D.C. United on Wednesday at RFK Stadium. This is Columbus' first game since losing starter Jon Busch for the season, the fourth goalkeeper to be sidelined by injury for the Crew (3-3-2) this year.

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.

Peguero's Hat Trick Leads Red Bulls
Jean Philippe Peguero had his first career hat trick and Seth Stammler scored two goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to their first victory, 5-4 over Chivas USA last night in East Rutherford, N.J.

Colorado Rapids 2, Real Salt Lake 2
Yahoo: SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Jason Kreis scored in the 88th minute for short-handed Real Salt Lake, which rallied for a 2-2 tie against the Colorado Rapids on 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.

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.

D.C. Strikes Early, Defeats Wizards
Kansas City Star: Judging just by the final score, the Wizards' 3-1 loss to D.C. United on Saturday evening at Arrowhead Stadium looked ugly.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

World Cup Warm-Up Matches - Final Scores
Theo Walcott became England's youngest ever international at the age of 17 years and 75 days when he came off the bench in the 65th minute to help England...

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Landon Donovan: counterpoint to WCIS

World Cup - Latest News and Warm-Up Schedule
A highly interesting match-up is scheduled on Thursday when european hopefuls Holland take on Mexico. The Friday clash between Italy and Ukraine is another run-out not to be missed...

Mourinho Gets His Man - Shevchenko Inks for Chelsea
Chelsea have completed the signing of Andriy Shevchenko from AC Milan in a deal Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho decribed as "a day when the dream became reality." Following a medical at...


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