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Soccer-Japan beat Paraguay 1-0 for World Cup payback
September 5, 2010Japan went some way to avenging their World Cup exit this year by beating Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a second-half Shinji Kagawa goal on Saturday.
Soccer notebook: Houston final stop on U.S. tour
September 5, 2010In a testament to Houston's status as one of the premier soccer communities in the United States, the Bayou City is the fifth and final metropolitan area the USA Bid Committee will showcase next week during the FIFA Inspection Delegation's three-day evaluation of venues that USA Bid is highlighting in its quest to land the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup.
France Soccer Team Scorched After Losing Euro Qualifier
September 5, 2010France continued to stumble on the soccer field after losing to visiting Belarus on Friday in a Euro 2012 qualifying match.
Soccer-Former U.S and Fulham striker McBride to retire
September 5, 2010Former United States World Cup striker Brian McBride will retire at the end of the current Major League Soccer season, his club Chicago Fire said Friday.
FIFA envoy is the only one benefiting from worldwide 'tour'
September 5, 2010President of Chilean soccer federation is moving up fast in the sport's world governing body, but his travels to cities seeking to stage World Cups are nothing more than a dog and pony show. President of Chilean soccer federation is moving up fast in the sport's world governing body, but his travels to cities seeking to stage World Cups are nothing more than a dog and pony show.
Soccer / New coach, but France falls flat
September 5, 2010France received chilling notice that the road to post-World Cup redemption will be long and hard when they lost 1-0 to Belarus in Paris on Friday, while Portugal threw away two points in a frantic 4-4 draw at home to Cyprus.
Soccer-Argentina seek home friendlies against major opponents
September 5, 2010A friendly between world champions Spain and Argentina at the River Plate stadium on Tuesday (2000 GMT) could be the start of a new era in visits from high-profile teams with an eye on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Soccer-France must wake up after "slap in the face", says Sagna
September 5, 2010France have no option but to fight back straight away after starting their Euro 2012 soccer qualifying campaign in humiliating fashion, defender Bacary Sagna said.
Soccer: UNT set for Web sensation
September 5, 2010Julie Lackey still remembers the first time she saw the highlights of Elizabeth Lambert's infamous actions in the Mountain West Conference tournament at the end of the 2009 season.
Soccer-Joint Iberian World Cup bid earns FIFA praise
September 5, 2010FIFA ended a four-day visit to inspect Spain and Portugal's 2018 or 2022 World Cup bid by praising the countries' capacity to co-ordinate effectively in hosting a joint event.
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