Soccer News
Fans invade pitch at Argentina training
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 01:26
Argentina's open training session ended in disorder on Wednesday as more than a dozen fans invaded the pitch and reached Lionel Messi and his team mates before security guards could intervene.
World Cup heads to jungle for England vs. Italy
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 15:34
The heat and humidity will be a factor, and so will the poor playing surface, when the Amazonian jungle city of Manaus hosts England and Italy in its first World Cup match on Saturday.
Sagbo receives two-match ban
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 18:47
Hull City’s Yannick Sagbo has been banned for two matches for remarks made on social media in relation to the […]
World Briefing: Brazil: With World Cup Near, Airport Staff Plans Strike
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2014 05:09
The workers at Rio de Janeiro's airports said they would go on a 24-hour strike on Thursday, the opening day of the World Cup soccer tournament.
Lazio confirm Pioli as Reja successor
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 23:56
Lazio have announced the appointment of Stefano Pioli as head coach following Edoardo Reja’s resignation. Reja confirmed his departure on […]
France's new faces keen to shine at World Cup
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 23:41
France coach Didier Deschamps has freshened up his World Cup squad with some new faces as he keeps one eye on the future.
Spain unaffected by Fabregas transfer, says Del Bosque
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 23:40
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque insists his side will be unaffected by Cesc Fabregas’ move to Chelsea on Thursday. Fabregas […]
At 32, US's Beckerman gets his shot at World Cup
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 23:23
His shirt off post practice with multiple upper-body tattoos on display and dreadlocks as messy as ever, Kyle Beckerman signed autographs through a small space in the fence separating him from a swarm of fans.
Mogilevets rues Shirokov injury
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 23:22
Russia midfielder Pavel Mogilevets has spoken of his disappointment about injured captain Roman Shirokov missing the FIFA World Cup. A […]
Sounders team, coach fined; Rapids Serna suspended
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 22:37
The Seattle Sounders FC violated the league mass confrontation policy and the team and coach Sigi Schmid were fined on Thursday.
US defender Chandler hurts leg, trains on own
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 21:57
American defender Timmy Chandler did not participate in training with his U.S. teammates Thursday because of a leg injury the team said it considers minor.
Fabregas dropped off each season - Barcelona
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 21:55
Barcelona have claimed Cesc Fabregas’s performances got worse in each of his seasons at the club, after his move to […]
Senderos ignoring talk of France game
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 21:54
Defender Philippe Senderos insists that Switzerland’s focus is squarely upon their FIFA World Cup opener against Ecuador. Ottmar Hitzfeld’s team […]
'Mature' Spain expected to deliver against Dutch
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 21:36
Spain's team is creeping up in age and its core of Barcelona players are coming off a forgettable season.
Lahm and Boateng to tackle Ronaldo - Low
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 21:36
Joachim Low has charged Jerome Boateng and Philipp Lahm with eliminating the threat of Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday. Germany face […]
Police, protesters clash in Sao Paulo
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 21:35
Clashes between police and protesters in Sao Paulo have marred the build-up to the FIFA World Cup. Just hours before […]
Neymar, Modric set to start in World Cup opener
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 21:25
Brazil will begin the World Cup with the same starting lineup that won last year's Confederations Cup.
Croatian fans count on spirit as small in numbers
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 21:11
Robert Muselimovic and his two buddies encountered brightly dressed Brazilians and offered friendly greetings of "Viva Brazil!"
Chelsea Signs Fabregas From Barcelona
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2014 20:50
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is leaving Barcelona to return to London, signing a five-year deal with Chelsea that will put him up against his former club Arsenal.
Hart lauds England defenders as ´warriors´
Soccer News - 12 Jun 2014 20:48
Joe Hart has given the “warriors” in England’s defence a vote of confidence ahead of the side’s FIFA World Cup […]
Impact send Brovsky to NYCFC
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 20:44
The Montreal Impact traded defender Jeb Brovsky to expansion club New York City FC on Thursday in exchange for a 2016 second-round SuperDraft selection,
Ronaldo cuts short training session for Portugal
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2014 20:25
Cristiano Ronaldo cut short a training session with Portugal on Thursday, leaving the field with an ice pack over his left knee — indicating that his tendinitis may still be bothering the star forward.