Confederations cup
JOHANNESBURG - The first World Cup to be staged in Africa looks likely to have a familiar winner.
JOHANNESBURG - For 45 minutes, it was no contest.
JOHANNESBURG - Brazil's "Beautiful Game" came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the upstart United States in the Confederations Cup final.
LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON - Football made rare headlines in the US after the national team beat Spain 2-0 in the Confederations Cup to reach the first FIFA men's final in its history.
BLOEMFONTEIN - Currently on a 15-match winning streak and seeking a record 36-match unbeaten run, Spain are prohibitive favourites to beat the United States in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup football Wednesday.
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- Torres leads Spain to 5-0 rout over New Zealand
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- Movsisyan, Borchers lead Salt Lake past Galaxy
- World champions Italy edge New Zealand in friendly
- Ticket sales improving for Confederations Cup
- Young Italy thrash Northern Ireland 3-0
- US rebounds to beat Honduras 2-1
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- Rovers sign South Africa midfielder Van Heerden
- Hejduk out for Americans
- US finishes preparations for WCup qualifiers
- Injury problems for Spain ahead of Confederations Cup
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