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07/28/2010 10:00 PM
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Maradona Claims Betrayal by Argentina Officials
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Diego Maradona said he was lied to and betrayed by Argentina soccer officials who decided not to renew his contract as coach of the national team.
 
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07/29/2010 07:36 PM
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On Soccer: From Joy on the Field to Joy in the Stables
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Mick Channon had a long career playing professional soccer before he embarked on a second vocation, training thoroughbreds.
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07/27/2010 09:31 PM
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Diego Maradona Ousted as Argentina’s Coach
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Maradona’s future had been in doubt since Argentina’s loss to Germany in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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07/25/2010 07:11 PM
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Global Soccer: Manchester City Spending Its Way Over the Top
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The Premier League soccer club has paid top price for some of the world's best players in the off-season, making it the new biggest buyer in Europe.
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07/25/2010 11:00 PM
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Soccer Roundup: Red Bulls Edge Manchester City in New York Challenge Finale
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Dane Richards set up the first goal and scored the winner at Red Bull Arena.
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07/26/2010 11:31 PM
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Global Soccer: Raúl, the ‘Best of the Best,’ Departs Real Madrid
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Real Madrid bade farewell to Raúl and Guti, who shared 1,283 appearances and more than 400 goals for the club’s first team.
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07/26/2010 02:08 PM
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Soccer’s Growth in the U.S. Seems Steady
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Every four years, the impact of the World Cup on soccer in the United States has been subtle and sometimes slow to emerge, but the growth of the sport since the 1990s is undeniable.
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07/23/2010 10:36 PM
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Goal: Blanc Drops France’s World Cup Players
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Laurent Blanc, the new coach of France, will drop all 23 World Cup players for a friendly against Norway in August.
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07/29/2010 03:11 PM
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Maradona Fans Lament End Of His Coaching Reign
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The end of Maradona's tenure at the helm of Argentina's national team has dealt a hard blow to his fans, even though his performance as coach was a far cry from his genius as a player.
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07/29/2010 03:00 PM
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Liverpool, Juve Win as Europa League Heads East
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BERNE (Reuters) - Liverpool and Juventus, forced into the indignity of beginning their season in the Europa League qualifying rounds, both won 2-0 away on Thursday as European club football ventured into deepest Siberia.
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07/29/2010 03:00 PM
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Ngog Gives Hodgson Winning Start At Liverpool
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SKOPJE (Reuters) - David Ngog struck a goal in each half to give Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson a successful start as his side won 2-0 at Rabotnicki Skopje in a Europa League third qualifying round, first-leg match on Thursday.
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07/29/2010 02:40 PM
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Hughes Succeeds Hodgson as Fulham Manager
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LONDON (Reuters) - Mark Hughes, out of a job since being sacked as Manchester City's boss last December, was named as Premier League club Fulham's new manager Thursday.
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07/29/2010 12:32 PM
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MLS Targets American Mainstream With More Big Signings
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HOUSTON (Reuters) - Major League Soccer is aiming to break into the American sports mainstream with a series of high-profile signings as the league looks beyond the "Beckham effect" and seeks to capture the enthusiasm generated by the World Cup.
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07/29/2010 11:40 AM
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Fabregas Agonising Between Arsenal And Barcelona
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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Cesc Fabregas is torn between staying with Arsenal or moving back to Barcelona and has said he is still in real doubt over where his future lies.
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07/29/2010 11:08 AM
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This Could Be My Year, Says Manchester United's Macheda
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HOUSTON (Reuters) - Manchester United's teenage Italian striker Federico Macheda believes he can challenge the club's senior players for a first-team place this season and make a lasting impact on the Premier League.
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07/29/2010 07:31 AM
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Hughes Poised to Be Named Fulham Manager
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LONDON (Reuters) - Mark Hughes, out of a job since leaving Manchester City last December, will be named as Premier League club Fulham's manager by the weekend, British newspapers reported Thursday.
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07/29/2010 04:51 AM
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AFC Boss Backs Sole Australian Bid to Host 2015 Asian Cup
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KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Australia, the only country offering to host the 2015 Asian Cup, presented its much delayed bid book to tournament organisers on Thursday and immediately won the backing of Asia's soccer chief.
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07/29/2010 03:31 AM
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Newcastle Lose Defender Taylor For Three Months
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LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United's preparations for their Premier League return have suffered a blow with defender Steven Taylor ruled out for three months following shoulder surgery.
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07/03/2010 07:08 PM
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South Africa Scores!
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You may go for the soccer, but don’t miss the elephant watching, bungee jumping, beachcombing, vintage shopping and gallery hopping. Six locals share their favorite haunts.
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07/29/2010 06:57 AM
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M.L.S. All-Star Game Sells Out
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Say what you will about the appeal of all-star games, a concept that is mostly alien outside North America, but when Major League Soccer gets it right, it gets it right.
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07/28/2010 09:51 PM
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Brazil on Track for 2014 Despite Early Criticism of Stadium Plan
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Brazil, like South Africa, will use the World Cup to remake the physical infrastructure of the country, investing almost $19 billion in projects in the 12 host cities.
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07/28/2010 08:16 AM
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Blanc Brings Accountability to France Job
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Since taking over as France coach after the World Cup, Laurent Blanc has introduced a sense of accountability that was lacking under his predecessor, Raymond Domenech.
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07/28/2010 07:20 AM
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Thinking Back to Teaneck Armory, and Playing for the Sake of Playing
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Yael Averbuch is attempting to recapture the passion of soccer that she once experienced as a high-school player indoors at the Teaneck Armory in New Jersey.
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07/15/2010 03:32 AM
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On Soccer: Thierry Henry Makes His Move to a New Stage
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Thierry Henry’s signing with the Red Bulls is more akin to Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer’s days with the 1970s Cosmos than David Beckham’s time with the Galaxy.
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07/13/2010 05:28 PM
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On Soccer: Politicians Embrace Soccer Teams, Win or Lose
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Spain deserved its celebration, but the Netherlands honored a team that seemed deliberately destructive.
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07/12/2010 07:10 PM
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Sports of The Times: Who Really Won in South Africa?
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Now that the World Cup has ended, the hard questions that were raised by community activists beforehand are back: Who won? Who lost?
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