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Hiroshima thrashes Kofu 5-1 in J-League May 18, 2013 HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Hisato Sato scored a hat trick on Saturday as defending champion Sanfrecce Hiroshima thrashed Ventforet Kofu 5-1 in the J-League. Jose Ortigoza scored in the fourth minute for Ventforet, but Sato equalized less than a minute later and Hiroki Mizumoto put the hosts ahead in the final... Read More
Klinsmann envisions Donovan return _ just not now May 17, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann envisions Landon Donovan returning to the U.S. national team. He's just not sure when. Back with the Los Angeles Galaxy following a four-month sabbatical, Donovan was bypassed for the American roster for three World Cup qualifiers next month. Klinsmann won't commit to recalling... Read More
Atletico wins Copa del Rey as Ronaldo ejected May 17, 2013 MADRID (AP) — The Copa del Rey trophy could have been coach Jose Mourinho's parting gift for Real Madrid, or at least a consolation prize after a disappointing season filled with locker-room turmoil and failure in La Liga and the Champions League. Instead, Atletico Madrid ended a 25-game, 14-year winless streak... Read More
Atletico beats Real Madrid 2-1 to win Copa del Rey May 17, 2013 MADRID (AP) — The Copa del Rey trophy was supposed to be coach Jose Mourinho's parting gift for Real Madrid, or at least a consolation prize after a season that will be remembered for his abrasive antics and his team's failure to win silverware. Instead, Atletico Madrid ended a 14-year winless run against its... Read More
UEFA lifts 2nd year of Malaga ban May 17, 2013 MALAGA, Spain (AP) — European soccer's governing body has cut Malaga's ban from two years to one for not meeting its financial fair-play regulations. While the club remains barred from European competition next season for failing to pay player wages and taxes on time, Malaga said Friday the penalty was lifted... Read More
Stoke launches probe after prank backfires May 17, 2013 STOKE, England (AP) — Stoke has launched an internal investigation after American midfielder Brek Shea posted a picture of himself holding a severed pig's head while in the team's locker room. The Premier League club says it "takes seriously reports of an incident" at its Clayton Wood training ground and "those... Read More
Copa del Rey Champions May 17, 2013 2013_Atletico Madrid 2, Real Madrid 1, ET 2012_Barcelona 3, Athletic Bilbao 0 2011_Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 0, ET 2010_Sevilla 2, Atletico Madrid 0 2009_Barcelona 4, Athletic Bilbao 1 2008_Valencia 3, Getafe 1 2007_Sevilla 1, Getafe 0 2006_Espanyol 4, Zaragoza 1 2005_Betis 2, Osasuna 1, ET 2004_Zaragoza 3,... Read More
EPL 3rd-place playoff would be at Villa Park May 17, 2013 LONDON (AP) — The third-place playoff between Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League would be played May 26 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Chelsea (21-7-9) has a two-point lead over Arsenal (20-7-10) with one game left. If the Gunners beat Newcastle 2-1 Sunday and Chelsea ties Everton 0-0, the teams... Read More
MLS suspends Crew F Arrieta 2 games May 17, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Columbus Crew forward Jairo Arrieta has been suspended two games and fined an undisclosed sum for violent play in a game against the Colorado Rapids last weekend. Arrieta was penalized for swinging his left arm back and hitting Colorado defender Drew Moor in the face while awaiting a long pass... Read More
PSG president wants to keep working with Beckham May 17, 2013 PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. The 38-year-old midfielder announced Thursday he will retire from soccer after PSG's last game... Read More
Ferguson heads into retirement seeking 1 more win May 17, 2013 CARRINGTON, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson is looking forward to a retired life of luxury vacations, watching thoroughbreds, enjoying good wines and perhaps studying languages. Before that, though, there's one final challenge to overcome — beating West Bromwich Albion on Sunday in his 1,500th and last game as... Read More
Column: Football without Ferguson? Unthinkably sad May 17, 2013 Football without Alex Ferguson? Like Britain without the queen or gin without tonic, it seems almost unthinkable. Yet that will be the reality from Sunday when British football's most successful manager walks away after his 1,500th and final match in charge of Manchester United. Surely, the only ones not feeling... Read More
US defender Cherundolo signs new Hannover deal May 17, 2013 HANNOVER, Germany (AP) — United States defender Steve Cherundolo has signed a one-year contract extension with Hannover, six days after the captain set a club record for Bundesliga appearances. Hannover announced Friday that Cherundolo will be staying through to the end of next season, ahead of the team's final... Read More
Villa Park prepared for Premier League playoff May 17, 2013 LONDON (AP) — The Premier League says Aston Villa's stadium will host the playoff for third place between Arsenal and Chelsea if they finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored. The match at Villa Park would take place on May 26, the day after the Champions League final in London and a week after... Read More
Brazil to deliver last stadium ahead of Confed Cup May 17, 2013 SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil is set to deliver the last stadium for the Confederations Cup only a few weeks before the start of the World Cup warm-up tournament. Concerns with the country's preparedness, however, are far from over. The stadium that will host the opener in Brasilia on June 15 is finally completed and... Read More
Coach Ancelotti still tight-lipped on PSG future May 17, 2013 SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, France (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti has yet to decide whether he will stay on as Paris Saint-Germain coach — or even when to announce his decision — and is set to discuss his future with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi on Sunday. They were due to have talks on Friday but those were put... Read More
Martinez hints at departure from relegated Wigan May 17, 2013 WIGAN, England (AP) — Roberto Martinez has hinted he may step down as manager of Wigan following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The Spaniard, who has been heavily linked with a move to Everton, will meet with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan on Monday and promises to make a quick decision about his... Read More
Tottenham and Arsenal in top-4 fight again May 17, 2013 LONDON (AP) — On the final day of last season, Arsenal narrowly held off fierce rival Tottenham to claim third place in the Premier League — which proved more important than either team knew at the time. A year later, with the title fight decided and the three relegation spots already settled, the two North... Read More
PSG extends Emirates sponsorship deal until 2018 May 17, 2013 PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has extended its sponsorship deal with Emirates airline for another five years. The new deal runs until June 2018 and Emirates will continue to feature as the main sponsor on the club's jersey. No financial details of the agreement were given by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi... Read More
Drogba again left out of Ivory Coast squad May 17, 2013 ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Didier Drogba has again been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for two World Cup qualifiers next month. Drogba was not part of the 26-man squad named by coach Sabri Lamouchi this week for games at Gambia on June 8 and Tanzania on June 16. The 35-year-old Drogba didn't play any part... Read More
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