Soccer
Liverpool seek to land knockout blow on Chelsea
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool can eliminate one of their two rivals from the Premier League title race by beating Chelsea on Sunday and the way the dice is rolling for them they might even have one hand on the trophy by the end of … More »
Reuters - 18 minutes agoPREVIEW-Soccer-Liverpool seek to land knockout blow on Chelsea
By Martyn Herman LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Liverpool can eliminate one of their two rivals from the Premier League title race by beating Chelsea on Sunday and the way the dice is rolling for them they might even have one hand on the trophy by … More »
Reuters - 24 minutes agoWright-Phillips' 3 goals lift Red Bulls
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice in the first 24 minutes and added a second-half penalty kick to give the New York Red Bulls their second straight victory, 4-0 over the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. Wright-Phillips, who scored one goal in … More »
AP - Sports - 24 minutes agoFC Edmonton, Ottawa Fury play to scoreless draw in Amway Canadian Championship
OTTAWA - FC Edmonton and Ottawa Fury FC played to a 0-0 draw Wednesday night at Keith Harris Stadium in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship. The two teams, who compete in the North American Soccer League, will meet next Wednesday in … More »
The Canadian Press - 43 minutes agoSoccer-Libertadores Cup last 16 results
April 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Libertadores Cup Last 16 matches on Wednesday Last 16Wednesday, April 23, first legNacional A. (Paraguay) - Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) 1-0 (halftime: 0-0) Last 16Wednesday, April 23, second legBolivar … More »
Reuters - 1 hour 45 minutes agoBenzema strike gives Real edge over holders Bayern
By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid struck early through Karim Benzema and comfortably held Bayern Munich at bay to beat the holders 1-0 on Wednesday and move a step closer to a first Champions League final in 12 years. Chasing a … More »
Reuters - 2 hours 4 minutes agoAncelotti happy as Real thrive without much from Ronaldo, Bale
By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team for beating holders Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg without their two biggest names taking a leading role. Cristiano Ronaldo, … More »
Reuters - 2 hours 6 minutes agoNew York Red Bulls 4-0 Houston Dynamo: Henry and Wright-Phillips dismantle Houston
Wright-Phillips had three goals, while Henry was masterful in a more creative role as New York steamrolled a poor Houston team. … More »
Goal.com - 2 hours 39 minutes agoThere is no better team than Real Madrid, admits Guardiola
The ex-Barcelona boss was unable to continue his excellent record at Santiago Bernabeu but insists he was proud of his players despite their defeat … More »
Goal.com - 2 hours 47 minutes agoReal gets 1-0 1st-leg CL win over Bayern
Real Madrid hopes a narrow home win put it in position to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2002. In a matchup of teams acclaimed to be the best in Europe this season, Karim Benzema scored in the 19th minute to give the Los … More »
AP - Sports - 3 hours agoGood ambiance crucial to get best from Messi - Sabella
By Rex Gowar BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina must create the right team climate to give the world's best player Lionel Messi the right support to enable him to shine at the World Cup in Brazil, coach Alejandro Sabella said on Wednesday. Sabella … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoSoccer-Good ambiance crucial to get best from Messi - Sabella
By Rex Gowar BUENOS AIRES, April 23 (Reuters) - Argentina must create the right team climate to give the world's best player Lionel Messi the right support to enable him to shine at the World Cup in Brazil, coach Alejandro Sabella said on … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoRonaldo: I was afraid to return from injury
The Ballon d'Or holder was thrust back into the startng lineup in the win over Bayern Munich but says he felt ready after three weeks out. … More »
Goal.com - 3 hours agoSoccer-Ancelotti happy as Real thrive without much from Ronaldo, Bale
By Iain Rogers MADRID, April 23 (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team for beating holders Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg without their two biggest names taking a leading role. Cristiano … More »
Reuters - 3 hours agoBeckenbauer disappointed by toothless Bayern
The Bavarian giants' honorary president praised Real Madrid for its 1-0 win but felt the visitors offered little going forward … More »
Goal.com - 4 hours agoSoccer-Benzema strike gives Real edge over holders Bayern
* First-half Benzema goal settles first leg * Real miss two clear chances to increase lead * Bayern dominate possession but create little * Real keeper Casillas denies holders late on (Writes through with details, quotes) By Iain Rogers MADRID, … More »
Reuters - 4 hours agoAncelotti: Bayern’s slow pace suited Real Madrid
The Italian believes the Champions League holders played into his side's hands and praised Cristiano Ronaldo for his efforts upon his return from injury … More »
Goal.com - 4 hours agoRobben: I expected more from Real Madrid
The former Blancos attacker criticized the hosts for what he considered a slow start and was adamant that Bayern "dominated" despite the defeat. … More »
Goal.com - 4 hours agoKlinsmann close to finalizing pre-World Cup roster
Just three weeks remain before the start of the United States' pre-World Cup training camp, and coach Jurgen Klinsmann is close to finalizing the players he'll invite. Preliminary 30-man rosters are due to FIFA by May 13, the day before the … More »
AP - Sports - 4 hours agoReal Madrid down Bayern Munich
Real Madrid has defeated reigning Champions League title holders Bayern Munich in their first leg tie. … More »
Seven Media Group - News - 4 hours agoSoccer-PSG edge closer to another title with Evian victory
Paris St Germain moved tantalisingly close to a second successive Ligue 1 title after a last-minute goal from Blaise Matuidi sealed a 1-0 win over Evian Thonon Gaillard on Wednesday that moved them 10 points clear at the top. Laurent Blanc's side … More »
Reuters - 4 hours agoLahm: Bayern dictated Real Madrid
The Germany international was upbeat despite the defending European champions going down to Karim Benzema's first-half strike at Santiago Bernabeu … More »
Goal.com - 4 hours agoValcke 'happy' with Cuiaba stadium despite delays
FIFA's top World Cup official is satisfied with the pace of work at the stadium in the western Brazilian city of Cuiaba even though a delay in the delivery of seats prompted the venue's inauguration to be postponed this week. FIFA Secretary General … More »
AP - Sports - 4 hours agoRamos hails 'great defense' as Real Madrid beats Bayern
The Real Madrid defender was delighted with the result in the semifinal first leg and paid tribute to Iker Casillas for his late save on Mario Gotze. … More »
Goal.com - 4 hours agoLike Lahms to the slaughter: Guardiola risks losing Bayern the Champions League
The Catalan is unnecessarily over-complicating matters for his side - and this was again evident in the Champions League loss to Madrid … More »
Goal.com - 5 hours agoFrom Benzema brilliance to Guardiola outsmarted - Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in photos
Carlo Ancelotti's men won 1-0 in the semifinal opening leg, ensuring that the holders need to triumph at the Allianz Arena if they want to retain their European title … More »
Goal.com - 5 hours agoReal's pace too hot to handle, says Lahm
Bayern Munich could not contain Real Madrid's quicksilver counter-attacks, captain Philipp Lahm said after the European champions lost 1-0 in their Champions League semi-final, first leg on Wednesday. Madrid were happy to cede possession to Bayern … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoADVISORY-Soccer-World Cup preview package
LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Reuters will be publishing our soccer World Cup preview package over three days from April 28, from 0100 GMT each day. The extensive package, produced by our correspondents around the globe, will comprise the following … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoSoccer-Real's pace too hot to handle, says Lahm
Bayern Munich could not contain Real Madrid's quicksilver counter-attacks, captain Philipp Lahm said after the European champions lost 1-0 in their Champions League semi-final, first leg on Wednesday. Madrid were happy to cede possession to Bayern … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoAntonio Conte: It's a tiring but exciting period for Juventus
The coach stressed he has a lot of respect for Benfica, which has just clinched the Portuguese league title, and says there is no margin for error in Thursday's meeting. … More »
Goal.com - 5 hours agoCarletto's Way: Madrid plays perfect game to draw first blood
The Spanish giants have their canny coach to thank after beating the European champions to take a vital lead to Munich next Tuesday … More »
Goal.com - 5 hours agoGroup B highlights from the AFC Champions League
A last minute winner from Sardor Sabirkhodjaev put Bunyodkor Tashkent into the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League with a 2-1 Group B victory over group rivals Al Jaish. A first half hat-trick from Brazilian striker Chimba led Foolad … More »
SNTV Videos - 5 hours ago'Class of 92' reunited to stabilize Man United
Manchester United has brought the ''Class of 92'' back together. Renowned graduates of United's most successful youth team have been put in control of a team in turmoil following the abrupt dismissal of David Moyes. A notable absentee is David … More »
AP - Sports - 5 hours agoReal Madrid 1-0 Bayern: Benzema gives Ancelotti's men slender first-leg advantage
The Frenchman turned home Fabio Coentrao's cross in the first half to seal a win against Pep Guardiola's side, which dominated possession but failed to find a breakthrough … More »
Goal.com - 5 hours agoSoccer-Benzema puts Real in charge against holders Bayern
Real Madrid moved a step closer to a first Champions League final appearance in 12 years when a Karim Benzema strike gave the record nine-times winners a 1-0 win at home to holders Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Bayern dominated possession in the … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoSoccer-Real Madrid 1 Bayern Munich 0 - result
April 23 (Reuters) - Real Madrid 1 Bayern Munich 0 - Champions League semi-final, first leg result. At the Bernabeu: Scorer: Karim Benzema 19 Halftime: 1-0 Referee: Howard Webb (England) (Reporting by Iain Rogers, editing by Toby Davis) … More »
Reuters - 5 hours agoSoccer-Ligue 1 summaries
April 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the Ligue 1 matches on Wednesday Paris St Germain 1 Blaise Matuidi 89 Evian Thonon Gaillard FC 0 Red Card: Kassim Abdallah 61Halftime: 0-0; Attendance: 44,992- - -Toulouse 0 Olympique Lyon 0 Halftime: … More »
Reuters - 6 hours agoSoccer-Ligue 1 top scorers
April 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the Ligue 1 on Wednesday 25 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris St Germain) 16 Vincent Aboubakar (FC Lorient) 15 Edinson Cavani (Paris St Germain) 14 Alexandre Lacazette (Olympique Lyon) Andre-Pierre Gignac … More »
Reuters - 6 hours agoMan United's brand strength softens blow of slump
Manchester United's owners will be relying on the strength of the club's brand to soften the impact of a sudden downturn on the field this season. Few clubs have the money-making abilities of United, which has been setting revenue records even as … More »
AP - Sports - 6 hours agoLiverpool announce Anfield stadium revamp plans
Liverpool plan to revamp their Anfield stadium and increase capacity to just short of 60,000 fans in an effort to generate the matchday revenues of their Premier League rivals, they announced on Wednesday. The club, top of the Premier League and … More »
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