Sports - Football (Soccer)
Brazil’s Will to Win Too Much for U.S.
Jun 28, 2009, 9:00 pmBrazil broke American hearts on Sunday in South Africa by coming back from two goals down to beat the U.S. 3–2 to win their second straight Confederations Cup.
Fearless U.S. Braced for Brazil Showdown
Jun 28, 2009, 10:00 amThe United States are one victory away from claiming a major FIFA competition for the first time if they can produce another shock.
U.S. Pulls Off Monumental Upset Over Spain
Jun 25, 2009, 2:00 amThe U.S. men’s national soccer team was not even supposed to be in the semifinal of the Confederations Cup after being drawn in a group with Brazil and Italy and losing their first two games convincingly.
Italian Media Urge Lippi to Phase out old Guard
Jun 23, 2009, 9:00 amItalian media urged coach Marcello Lippi to reconsider using players from the 2006 World Cup-winning squad.
U.S. Back From the Dead at Confed Cup
Jun 22, 2009, 5:00 amThe planets and stars aligned themselves perfectly for the U.S. men’s national soccer team on Sunday as the Americans pulled off an improbable 3–0 victory over Egypt.
Spain Set World Record for Successive Wins
Jun 21, 2009, 8:00 amEuropean champions Spain set a world record of 15 successive international wins by beating South Africa 2-0.
Cannavaro Hopes to Mark Special Occasion in Style
Jun 21, 2009, 8:00 amFabio Cannavaro will match Paolo Maldini's all-time Italy appearance record of 126 caps when Italy meet Brazil.
Chelsea's Drogba and Bosingwa Banned by UEFA
Jun 18, 2009, 7:00 amChelsea striker Didier Drogba has been banned for six UEFA matches, for his improper behaviour in the UEFA Cup.
Confederations Cup-Brazil Sink Egypt With Last-Gasp Penalty
Jun 16, 2009, 9:00 pmBrazil defeated Egypt 4-3 with a last minute penalty kick whilst Italy came from behind to defeat a ten man US side 3-1.
Torres Hat-Trick Inspires Spanish Rout
Jun 15, 2009, 9:00 amSpain thumped New Zealand 5-0 in their operning match in Group A leaving their run unbeaten to 33 matches.
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