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Bar�a: 'Not talking with Cesc'

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:01:37 EST

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Barcelona denied Wednesday it is negotiating with, or has reached any agreement to sign, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

China beats S.Korea at East Asian Championship

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:52:47 EST

TOKYO (AP) -China beat South Korea for the first time Wednesday, winning 3-0 at the East Asian Championship.

Libertad, Once Caldas take Libertadores openers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:20:26 EST

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Rodolfo Gamarra and Pablo Velazquez gave Paraguayan club Libertad a 2-0 win at Lanus of Argentina in the opening round of the Copa Libertadores group stage Tuesday.

Tevez, Adebayor give Man. City 2-0 win over Bolton

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:37 EST

Rich, remade Man. City just won't go away. Carlos T�vez and Emmanuel Adebayor scored Tuesday as the Citizens beat Bolton 2-0 to move up to fifth place in the English Premier League.

Dunga snubs Ronaldinho for Brazil's final friendly

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:58:12 EST

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Coach Dunga has not summoned Ronaldinho for Brazil's final friendly ahead of the World Cup, keeping the star midfielder off the team despite pressure from fans and local media.

U.S. women hosting Mexico in March in Salt Lake

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:30:14 EST

SANDY, Utah (AP) -The U.S. national team will host Mexico in a women's soccer international friendly on March 31.

Gullit to lead Netherlands-Belgium World Cup bid

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:36:27 EST

BRUSSELS (AP) -- Former European player of the year Ruud Gullit has been appointed president of the bid committee seeking to stage the 2018 or 2022 World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

World Soccer: Argentina's Ag�ero talks World Cup, Messi, Maradona

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:54:23 EST

Between heavy burdens from club and country, life isn't so simple for Sergio Ag�ero. Nor is having Diego Maradona as your father-in-law. World Soccer's Dan Brennan speaks with 'Kun.'

Recovering Terry to play vs. Everton Wednesday

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:51:16 EST

LONDON (AP) -- Chelsea captain John Terry will play against Everton on Wednesday after recovering from the minor leg injury he suffered in Sunday's win over Arsenal.

Who will partner Messi in attack at World Cup?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:40:44 EST

Is the best form of defense a good offense? While Argentina's greatest concern ahead of the 2010 World Cup continues to be its vulnerable defense, head coach Diego Maradona is more than aware that if his team wants to be a force in South Africa, it needs to take full advantage of the abundance of talent it has up front.