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5 strikers to watch at Confederations Cup

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:30:31 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - The world's top strikers are on show at the Confederations Cup in Brazil, a warm-up tournament for next year's World Cup. Here are some of the players to watch for. Also, some of the very best players did not make it.

Qatar eliminated from 2014 World Cup qualifying

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:41:45 -0400

Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host, was eliminated in qualifying for next year's tournament on Tuesday night and Denmark put itself in nearly as dismal a position.

Argentina on verge of World Cup qualification

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:14:34 -0400

QUITO, Ecuador - Argentina guaranteed itself of at least fifth place in South America's World Cup qualifying, and the resultant intercontinental playoff, by drawing 1-1 at Ecuador on Tuesday.

Brazil beats France 3-0 ahead of Confed Cup

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:18:21 -0400

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Oscar, Hernanes and Lucas scored second-half goals on Sunday as Brazil defeated France 3-0 in its final warm-up before the Confederations Cup.

Argentina stays on top in South America

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:33:26 -0400

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina remained five points clear atop the South American World Cup qualifying standings despite being held to a 0-0 home draw by Colombia on Friday.

Barca clears Messi to play in World Cup qualifier

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:06:17 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi has been cleared by Barcelona's team doctors to play in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador.