Fifa World Cup
CHICAGO - Forget the calendar still says 2010 and that the blare of the vuvuzelas has barely faded.
Spain, Germany and the Netherlands won Friday to maintain strong starts in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship, while rebuilding Italy drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland.
SAITAMA, Japan - Japan defeated Argentina for the first time in an exhibition, 1-0 Friday night for its first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni.
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - The puffy knot that obscured Clint Dempsey's left eye is almost gone, the bruise below fading to a technicolor blend of purples, blues and yellows.
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - When Eric Lichaj and his brothers were little, their father would take them to soccer games at Soldier Field, the boys wearing jerseys from their parents' native Poland or those of Peter Nowak and the Chicago Fire's other Polish players.
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- FIFA to study scrapping extra-time at World Cup
- FIFA inspectors visit White House
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- Argentina upsets Spain 4-1
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- Honduras edges El Salvador on penalty kicks
- McBride calling it a career at end of season
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- Zidane returns to help boost France team's morale
- Bradley aware of mixed record of repeat coaches
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- Inspection team positive about England bid
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