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Soccer News for June 19, 2008


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World Soccer Headlines

EuroTrecker: Pain in the Arshavin for Sweden
EuroTRECKER: Andrei Arshavin was stupendous for the surprise quarterfinalists Russia, while Spain just can't lose.

Ronaldino, Eto'o and Deco surplus to requirements at Barca

Aragones reveals Italy fear

Japan striker Okubo banned for violent conduct (Reuters)
Disgraced Japan striker Yoshito Okubo has been banned for three games after being sent off for violent conduct in a World Cup qualifier.

Brazil, Argentina draw in World Cup qualifier (AP)

Brazil's Luis Fabiano, left, fights for the ball with Argentina's Fabricio Coloccini during a World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The match ended 0-0.

Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 on Wednesday night in a 2010 World Cup qualifying match that saw two teams known for offensive fire locked in a defensive battle. The outcome, while not satisfactory for either side, was not unwelcome either. Brazil is coming off two shocking losses, while Argentina barely squeaked out a 1-1 draw against Ecuador on Sunday.



MLS Soccer Headlines

Ching, Caig Get It Done For Dynamo
Brian Ching scores his third goal of the season in the 68th minute and Tony Caig earns his first career MLS shutout, as Houston tops visiting New York, 1-0, on Saturday.

Star-Studded MLS Is an International Player
Major League Soccer opens up its 13th season as a full partner in the worldwide talent market.

The Dynamo's Double Standard
The Houston Dynamo rallies with two goals in the second half to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 in the MLS Cup, securing the win with Dwayne De Rosario's powerful 12-yard header in the 74th minute.

Former Terp Edu Is MLS Rookie of the Year
Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu, a former Maryland Terrapin, was voted Major League Soccer's rookie of the year yesterday, three weeks after making his international debut.

Arsenal, Liverpool Tie Again
Arsenal rallies to a 1-1 tie against Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, three days after the teams played to the same result.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Big Phil Takes Over At Chelsea
I have to admit to not being too surprised at Chelsea's appointment of Luiz Felipe "Big Phil" Scolari as their new manager but I think it's the conspiracy theorist in...

The Eyes of Borat

Euro 2008 Group Stages Pick Up Pace
So we've now seen every country at Euro 2008 at least once and after a relatively slow start there have been several big highlights at this summer's top international football...

You again?

Would Turkish Delight Be A Pun Too Far?
I've just watched the comeback of the year in the Turkey v Czech Republic game at Euro 2008 and will be surprised if there is a more eventful 45 minutes...

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