Yes, last week's mid-week international matches were merely exhibitions - "friendlies" in soccer slang - but the results did little to lessen the feeling that Spain and Brazil are overwhelming favourites for the World Cup in South Africa.
One of the greatest attacking midfielders that has ever played the game, Zico is exclusively interviewed in a special souvenir matchday programme for this evening's match.
Brazil may well claim the World Cup in South Africa, but it would be a sight easier to do so with Ronaldinho or Diego in the party Brazil's Robinho celebrates his goal with KakA , whose well-being and presence will be crucial this summer.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez heads into Monday's crucial clash at Wigan confident Javier Mascherano will follow Jose Reina's lead and commit his future to the club before the end of the season.
Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler gifted visiting Argentina a late first half goal to see the two-time world champions beat Germany 1-0 in Munich in a friendly international on Wednesday.
Chivas' record-breaking streak of eight victories to open the Mexico Clausura season came to an end on Saturday when the Guadalajara club lost 4-0 to Jaguares.
Frank van Hattum had a smile on his face when the All Whites against Mexico game was first mooted to start New Zealand's World Cup preparations.
Crew rallies for 2-2 draw against Toluca (AP) Steven Lenhart scored two second-half goals as Columbus Crew rallied for a 2-2 draw against Toluca of Mexico on Tuesday in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series. Toluca had a 2-0 lead at half time via goals from Antonio Naelson Sinha in the 19th minute and Antonio Rios right on the break.
$200 million Red Bull Arena set to open March 20 (AP) Shining like a silver spaceship across the Passaic River from Newark, Red Bull Arena is ready for soccer. Discussed for a decade and approved in June 2004, the soccer-specific stadium is well past due to open but when it does -- with an exhibition between the Red Bulls and Brazil's Santos on March 20 -- the 25,000-seat stadium will immediately become the premier soccer venue in the nation.
FC Dallas acquires goalkeeper Hartman (AP) FC Dallas has signed goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, a four-time MLS All-Star. The team said Monday that it acquired Hartman in a trade with the Kansas City Wizards, giving them a second-round selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft in exchange for Hartman. The UCLA graduate was drafted in the third round of the 1997 college draft by the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Crew 2 | Toluca 2: Lenhart's two goals steal a tie Steven Lenhart, challenging Toluca's Martin Romagnoli, scored both Crew goals in the second half to tie a strong Mexican team that was already in midseason form.
Crew rallies for 2-2 draw against Toluca Steven Lenhart scored two second-half goals as Columbus Crew rallied for a 2-2 draw against Toluca of Mexico on Tuesday in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series.
Crew rally in CONCACAF quarters COLUMBUS, Ohio - Published on Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010 12:26AM EST S teven Lenhart scored two second-half goals to rally the Columbus Crew to a 2-2 tie against Toluca of Mexico on Tuesday in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series.
Arsenal overturned a narrow first-leg defeat with a 5-0 rout of Porto, as Arjen Robben edged Bayern Munich into the last eight at Fiorentina's expense.
FIFA.com spoke to Brazil-born goal-getter Liedson about representing Portugal and how it will feel to compete against his nation of birth in South Africa.
Still just 28 years old, goalkeeper Iker Casillas is a key figure for Spain as they attempt to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup in South Africa in June.
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