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AS Roma set for sale in proposed bank deal (Reuters)
* Club on the market in proposed creditor deal
Argentina roll past Mexico
The Argentina show rolls on. Their next stop is Cape Town, for a quarter-final against Germany, after they beat Mexico 3-1 in Johannesburg with another excellent attacking display, led by Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez. Two goals from Tevez and one from Gonzalo Higuain gave Argentina victory, with Javier Hernandez replying for a Mexico side who gave the Argentina defence a far more rigorous workout than anything they had experienced in the group stages.
Last-gasp Donovan sends US through
The United States have reached the World Cup knock-out stages after a last-gasp win over 10-men Algeria. Landon Donovan was the hero for the USA as he lashed home from close range in stoppage time to enable the USA to leapfrog England and top Group C.
Stalemate for Brazil and Portugal
Brazil and Portugal ground out a disappointing 0-0 draw in Durban, to ensure both teams would make it through to the knockout stages. Chances were at a premium as both sides eschewed the opportunity to entertain in favour of a cautious, conservative approach. Given the talent on display it was a curiously lifeless encounter.
MLS Soccer Headlines
MLS Injury Report - Thursday, July 8 (PA SportsTicker)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Arena Tapped To Coach Galaxy
Former U.S. and D.C. United coach Bruce Arena is hired as coach of David Beckham's L.A. Galaxy, which hasn't won a game in more than two months.
Rapids, Red Bulls tie 1-1 in rain (AP)
Juan Pablo Angel saved the New York Red Bulls from defeat on a wet and dreary Sunday night in Colorado. "This has been a very difficult place for us and the last couple of seasons," Angel said after his ninth goal of the season helped the Red Bulls tie the Rapids 1-1. "We are pleased with the result but the conditions were very difficult.
United's Home an Issue
MLS Commissioner Don Garber addresses his disappointment that D.C. United has been unable to reach a deal to build a new stadium.
With 'Punting on This Season' Unacceptable, Galaxy Replaces Coach Gullit, Fires GM Lalas
Ruud Gullit has resigned as coach of the slumping Los Angeles Galaxy for personal reasons, and president-general manager Alexi Lalas also is out of a job.
For Cup, MLS Eyeing Home-Field Advantage
The MLS announced Friday that it is exploring the possibility of providing home-field advantage in the final.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
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.
Businesslike Dutch Into Final If you asked the man on the street before the World Cup who he was most looking forward to watching, the Netherlands would have featured prominently. Their 3-2 defeat of Uruguay sent them into the final for the third time in their history, but who'd have predicted that they would have achieved the feat in such pragmatic fashion?
Dumb footballers: Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand
World Cup Observations Some more observations from the tournament so far: Why does Maicon get so emotional after Brazil's goals? Twice I have seen him holding back the tears, including after scoring this goal against North Korea. The Portugal match is the only one of Brazil's encounters where he has not been found sobbing, the first time since 1978 that the Selecao have failed to score in a World Cup group match. Surely this warrants tears even more.
Kornheiser on the laws of the game
Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation
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