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When World Cup conflicts with stock trading, soccer wins
By Raf Casert - Associated Press
The furious activity in the trading pits of the world’s great stock exchanges often gives the feeling that every second is gold dust in the relentless rush to make money. Then all of a sudden it’s kickoff time, and everything changes.
U.S.-Brazil soccer exhibition set for Washington
By The Washington Times
The long-rumored matchup of the United States men's national soccer team and perennial powerhouse Brazil at FedEx Field is now officially set.
Kasper accomplished goal of improving D.C. United's depth
By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times
D.C. United last season learned all too well the chances a team takes when fielding a thin roster.
Striker Salihi joins D.C. United fold
By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times
D.C. United's offseason of adding role players and depth changed Thursday with the signing of decorated Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi as their second designated player.
U.S. women's soccer team qualifies for London Olympics
By Joseph White - Associated Press
So much was on the line for the U.S. women's soccer team that maybe some jitters were understandable. When a 30-yard shot hit the frame of goalpost, leaving the ball sitting in front of an empty net, the hearts really started pounding.
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Huge soccer match-fixing trial begins in Turkey
By SELCAN HACAOGLU - Associated Press
As thousands of loyal fans chanted their support, 93 suspects including the jailed president of Turkey's top soccer team went on trial Tuesday in a match-fixing scandal that has upended Turkish soccer. Published February 14, 2012 Comments
Huge match-fixing trial begins in Turkey
By SUZAN FRASER and SELCAN HACAOGLU - Associated Press
Thousands of Fenerbahce fans shouted slogans outside a Turkish court house in support of the club's jailed president who went on trial on Tuesday, along with 92 other suspects, in a massive match-fixing scandal. Published February 14, 2012 Comments
Sports minister: Spain has doping problem
By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press
Spain's sports minister acknowledged Tuesday the country has a doping problem that needs fixing after its record in the fight against drugs came under scrutiny with Alberto Contador's ban from cycling. Published February 14, 2012 Comments
Suarez apologizes for snubbing Evra handshake
By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press
Luis Suarez apologized Sunday for refusing to shake hands with Patrice Evra while Liverpool criticized its player for the first time in this protracted racism dispute that has tarnished the reputation of one of England's storied clubs. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
Capello: No plans to coach in Italy
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Fabio Capello plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a "misunderstanding" for his exit from England job. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
Redknapp flattered by England coach consideration
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
Harry Redknapp said Friday his focus remains on Tottenham's pursuit of Champions League qualification _ until an approach is made for the vacant England coaching job. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
FA chiefs meet to consider Capello's successor
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
Harry Redknapp is back at Tottenham focusing on the club's Premier League title challenge as the English Football Association meets to consider making him the national team coach. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
Column: Capello gives England excuse to fail again
By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press
Their colonial history notwithstanding, the English often like to think of themselves as being good at doing the right thing. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
FA won't rush to replace Capello before Euro 2012
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
Another England soap opera as Fabio Capello quits
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
The soap opera of English soccer reached yet another a noisy climax Wednesday when national team coach Fabio Capello quit angrily just eight hours after potential successor Harry Redknapp was cleared in a London court of tax evasion charges. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Soccer's Richest Clubs List
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The 20 richest soccer clubs based on revenue for the year ending June 30, 2011, as listed by accountancy firm Deloitte in its annual report released Thursday (2010 positions in parentheses): Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Fabio Capello quits as England coach
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
Fabio Capello quit as England's national team coach on Wednesday just four months before the European Championship, angry the Football Association removed John Terry as captain. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion on Wednesday, a 12-0 victory via a British jury that removes a key barrier to his becoming the next coach of England's national team. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Real Madrid, Barcelona top soccer's rich list
By STUART CONDIE - Associated Press
Real Madrid and Barcelona are soccer's biggest moneymakers for the third straight year and look set to top their rivals for the foreseeable future. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
Union: Soccer clubs not paying in Eastern Europe
By RAF CASERT - Associated Press
The union representing professional soccer players said Tuesday its members are mistreated financially by clubs in Eastern Europe, which can lead to the greater risk of match-fixing. Published February 7, 2012 Comments
Arsenal may try to extend Henry's loan from MLS
By STUART CONDIE - Associated Press
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may try to extend Thierry Henry's loan from the New York Red Bulls. Published February 4, 2012 Comments
Egypt soccer federation president, board resign
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The president of Egypt's soccer federation and his board of directors resigned Saturday, having already been fired by the country's prime minister following the riot at a game that left more than 70 dead. Published February 4, 2012 Comments
Terry removed as England captain, can still play
By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press
John Terry was removed as England's soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship. Published February 3, 2012 Comments
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