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Donovan left off squad for World Cup qualifiers

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:48:42 -0400

CHICAGO - Landon Donovan was left off the 29-man U.S. squad for a training camp ahead of a trio of World Cup qualifiers next month. But American coach Jurgen Klinsmann anticipates he will rejoin the team at some unspecified point.

Beckham to retire from football at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:22 -0400

LONDON - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:46 -0400

LONDON - End it like Beckham.

Column: Love or hate Beckham, he can't be ignored

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:40 -0400

Like his former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, David Beckham has picked the right time and best way to retire - as a winner and before the worst ravages of age became painfully apparent.

Beckham: A sports icon of our times

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:37 -0400

LONDON - David Beckham's retirement will bring an end to a footballing career that went far beyond his sport, and turned a gangly teenager from east London into one of the most recognizable faces on the planet.

Beckham's role after retirement to remain global

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:13:45 -0400

PARIS - After David Beckham's long and distinguished football career ends on a remote plastic field in northwestern France, his life promises to be far more glamorous once he steps away from the game he loves.

Ups and downs in David Beckham's career

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:11 -0400

LONDON - Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he would retire from football at the end of the season:

David Beckham career highlights

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:16 -0400

LONDON - Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the season:

Andy Carroll recalled for England friendlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:46:09 -0400

LONDON - Andy Carroll has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since October for friendlies against Ireland and Brazil.

Rio Ferdinand retires from international soccer

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:09:04 -0400

LONDON - England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international soccer to focus on his Manchester United career.

Ronaldinho left out of Brazil's Confed Cup team

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:33 -0400

SAO PAULO - Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's team for the Confederations Cup in June.

Gerrard to have shoulder op, misses rest of season

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:42 -0400

LIVERPOOL, England - Steven Gerrard will undergo surgery on his left shoulder this week, ruling him out of Liverpool's final two games of the Premier League and England's upcoming friendlies against Ireland and Brazil.

Brazil draws Chile before Confed Cup announcement

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:54:50 -0400

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil struggled to a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Chile on Wednesday, being jeered by fans in the team's final match before the Confederations Cup squad is announced.

Scolari: It's either Kaka or Ronaldinho for Brazil

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:26:54 -0400

SAO PAULO - Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will likely choose between Ronaldinho and Kaka for his squad at the Confederations Cup in June.