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Eusebio back in Amsterdam to inspire Benfica

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:41:30 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Ever since Eusebio scored two goals to lead Benfica to its last European title, the Portuguese team has endured enough final heartache to fill an evening of mournful fado songs in a Lisbon bar.

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.

Lampard breaks Chelsea scoring record in Villa win

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:51:19 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, England - Frank Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading scorer with a double against Aston Villa on Saturday that clinched a 2-1 victory and pushed his club closer to Champions League qualification.

Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:19:27 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with Phil Jones' late own goal settling a lackluster match at Old Trafford.

Chelsea beats Basel to reach Europa League final

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:17:07 -0400

LONDON - Chelsea has a chance to finish the season with another European trophy - even though it wasn't the one they originally set out for.

Mata: Chelsea deserves to be in Champions League

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:58 -0400

LONDON - Closing in on the Europa League final, Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata seems ill at ease in the continent's second-tier knockout competition.