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World Soccer Headlines

Riot police break up protest
Armed riot police charged into hundreds of security stewards at a World Cup stadium in the wake of Sunday's match to break up a protest about low wages.

Henry shows New York the promise
It's not easy to please New York fans, but Thierry Henry did just that on his debut against Spurs, Ives Galarcep says.

Argentina, Brazil to start series of friendlies (AP)
Argentina and Brazil have agreed to play two friendly matches annually, using only players based in the local leagues. Julio Grondona, the president of the Argentine Football Association, and his Brazil counterpart Ricardo Texeira made the announcement Friday in the Argentine capital. Each country will get an annual home game, although no specific details were announced about scheduling.

Stuttgart confirm Khedira departure
Stuttgart have confirmed that Sami Khedira has joined Real Madrid, subject to a medical.



Senna flattered by Barcelona link
Senna flattered by Barcelona link



Elephant traffic jam ensares U.S. team
The U.S. team bus containing about 10 players going to an open-air market at the entrance to the team hotel in South Africa got stuck in a traffic jam Friday caused by an elephant, spokesman Michael Kammarman said.


MLS Soccer Headlines

Crew Drops Wizards For Semifinal Spot
Brad Evans and Robbie Rogers score to give the Crew a 2-0 win over Kansas City on Saturday night for a spot in the MLS Cup semifinals.

The Jaquas: A Redskin Begets a Dynamo
Former Redskin Jon Jaqua used to call RFK Stadium home, now he returns to watch his son Nate play for the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup.

MLS All-Stars vs. West Ham United
MLS seeks its fourth consecutive all-star victory over a European foe in preseason training when the All-Stars host West Ham United in Toronto.

Ralston on Cusp of Title, Share of History
Sunday's MLS championship will give New England Revolution midfielder Steve Ralston the U.S. record for first-division games played.

Fire Hazard Blocking United's Playoff Path
The Chicago Fire hold off David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy to set up a first round series with injury-riddled D.C. United, a pairing that will open Thursday in Illinois.

Columbus Crew Wins MLS Cup, Defeating New York Red Bulls
Guillermo Barros Schelotto leads Columbus to the MLS Cup, capping his MVP season with three assists in the Crew's 3-1 win over the Red Bulls.

Clear Choice for Potential Top Pick
Despite a strong pull desire to finish hisdegree, Partick Nyarko decided to turn pro and enter the MLS after a head-turning junior year at Virginia Tech.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

Can we just forget this season?

Clinical Germany Dispatch Argentina

The clash between two of soccer's traditional heavyweights was billed as a close run thing but Germany's meeting with Argentina proved anything but. Thomas Mueller, Miroslav Klose (2) and Arne Friedrich all netted as the South Americans crashed to a 4-0 defeat.

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Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand

Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation

Reds Should Go for Lee

South Korea's Lee Chung-yong has been linked with a move to Liverpool of late, and the signing would make sense.

Lee was highly impressive in his first Premier League season with Bolton, scoring five goals and tormenting fullbacks with his pace and trickery.

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What's more fun than Oliver Kahn and a big stein of beer?

Calvente a YouTube Sensation

Even if Ezequiel Calvente does nothing else in his career, he will always be remembered for the bizarre penalty he took for Spain in the European Under-19 Championship at the weekend.

The 19-year-old shaped up to hit his shot right footed, only to strike the ball with his planted left foot, completely fooling the Italian goalkeeper. The clip has already been viewed millions of times on youtube.

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