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Holden stunner gives United States late draw

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:55:45 GMT

BOSTON, July 11 (Reuters) - A spectacular injury-time equaliser from Stuart Holden saved the United States' blushes as they drew 2-2 with Haiti on Saturday to clinch a quarter final berth in the Gold Cup.

Mexico coach Aguirre gets three-match ban

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:38:44 GMT

NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) - Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been banned for three matches by regional soccer body CONCACAF after clashing with Panama midfielder Ricardo Phillips during their Gold Cup group match.

Espanyol's Nakamura protests Ronaldo comparisons

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:45:05 GMT

TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura protested against his "Galactico" billing after his arrival in Spain sparked a chaotic airport crush among Espanyol fans.

JFA chief puts boot into 'boring' J-League

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:37:40 GMT

TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) - The president of the Japan Football Association (JFA) has slammed the country's J-League as boring.

Canada advances to Gold Cup quarter-finals

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:57:30 GMT

MIAMI, July 10 (Reuters) - Canada booked a place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals and finished top of Group A after a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica on Friday.

Panama hold Mexico in volatile Gold Cup encounter

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:19:38 GMT

HOUSTON, July 9 (Reuters) - Mexico were held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in an ill-tempered Gold Cup game on Thursday, in which three players and the Mexican coach were sent off.

Lemerre steps down as Morocco coach

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:16:51 GMT

RABAT, July 9 (Reuters) - Roger Lemerre's departure as Morocco coach was made official on Thursday, ending weeks of speculation over the future of the French manager.

Cruzeiro gain upper hand with draw in Argentina

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:33:31 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, July 8 (Reuters) - Brazil's Cruzeiro put themselves in a strong position to claim a third Libertadores Cup title when they ground out a scoreless draw at Estudiantes in a scrappy first leg of the final in La Plata on Wednesday.

Nacional send Uruguayan title decider into another final

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:31:47 GMT

MONTEVIDEO, July 8 (Reuters) - Nacional beat Defensor Sporting 3-0 on Wednesday to send the 2008-09 Uruguayan league championship into a second two-legged final after the teams already attempted to decide the title over three matches.

Ronaldo hits hat-trick in 4-2 win for Corinthians

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:34:13 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Reuters) - Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Corinthians beat Fluminense 4-2 on Wednesday, taking his tally to 14 goals in 22 matches since his return to action in March after surgery early last year.

U.S. stay unbeaten in Gold Cup with 2-0 win over Honduras

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:18:26 GMT

WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The United States continued its strong defence of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a late 2-0 victory over Honduras in their group match on Wednesday.