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Sports News

Red Bulls Exit Playoffs Without a Goal
2007-11-05 05:35 - Taylor Twellman scored in the 64th minute Saturday as the New England Revolution eliminated the visiting Red Bulls from the Major League Soccer playoffs, 1-0.

Brazil Wins Right to Host 2014 World Cup
2007-10-31 06:01 - Brazil, the only candidate, was awarded the 2014 World Cup, returning soccer’s showcase tournament to the five-time champions who last hosted in 1950.

Germany to Host 2011 Women’s World Cup
2007-10-31 06:01 - After winnin the last two world titles, Germany was awarded the 2011 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, beating out Canada.

FIFA Widens the Bidding for the 2018 World Cup
2007-10-31 06:01 - FIFA’s decision to end its short-lived rotation system among the regional confederations to host the World Cup means increased competition for the United States? 2018 bid.

FIFA Ends World Cup Rotation
2007-10-30 06:01 - Soccer’s international governing body has decided to end a practice of rotating the site of the quadrennial World Cup among different regions.

Draw Makes Next Match Must Win for Red Bulls
2007-10-30 06:01 - The Red Bulls 0-0 tie on Saturday against the New England Revolution in the first game of their M.L.S. first-round playoff series make next weekend’s game a must win for New York.

Sports Briefing | Soccer: Red Bulls? Waterreus to Retire
2007-10-28 05:35 - Ronald Waterreus, the veteran Dutch goalkeeper for the Red Bulls, announced Friday that he would retire at the end of the season.

Soccer Notebook: New Voice Gives Red Bulls Playoff Hope
2007-10-28 05:35 - Ever since Juan Pablo Ángel joined the Red Bulls this season on a free transfer from Aston Villa of the English Premier League, he has been a goal-scoring machine.

International Herald Tribune: For Real Madrid, Disco Moves and for AC ...
2007-10-28 05:35 - How swift forgiveness arrives in the European Champions League, and how precious is the gift of pure technique.

Sports Share a Passion, but They?re Oceans Apart
2007-10-27 05:35 - The favorite sports of the U.S. and the U.K. share a name. But how football fans on either side of the Atlantic put their fervent allegiances to action and enjoy the game are vastly different.


 
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