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Brazil already has Spain on its mind at Confed Cup

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:46:32 -0400

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Only one game into the Confederations Cup, Brazil is already talking about a possible matchup with Spain.

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.

Manchester City hires Pellegrini as new manager

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:11:51 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Manchester City revealed one of the worst-kept secrets in football by hiring Manuel Pellegrini as its new manager on Friday, entrusting a man nicknamed "The Engineer" to revamp the club's playing philosophy and follow the path trodden by Barcelona in search of silverware.

Malaga hires Bernd Schuster as coach for 5 seasons

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:02:27 -0400

MALAGA, Spain - Malaga hired former German player Bernd Schuster to be its coach for the next five seasons on Friday.

Ex-Barcelona president defends Messi on tax fraud

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:56:42 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Former Barcelona President Joan Laporta defended Lionel Messi on Thursday against allegations of tax fraud that could carry a prison sentence for the Argentina star.

Spain arrests 5 Tunisians for promoting terrorism

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:13:55 -0400

MADRID - Spain's Interior Ministry says authorities have arrested five Tunisian men living in Barcelona after they were discovered spreading terror propaganda on social media networks.

'Happy One' Mourinho wants to create stability

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:57:33 -0400

LONDON - With the bravado toned down and the swagger subdued, Jose Mourinho presented himself as the "Happy One" on Monday and promised a calmer second spell as Chelsea manager.

Andres Iniesta awed by chance to play in Brazil

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:30:10 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Even with World Cup and European Championship titles behind him, Spain's midfielder Andres Iniesta is still over-awed by the chance to play in Brazil.

All eyes on Neymar at Confederations Cup

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:08:22 -0400

SAO PAULO - As the player carrying Brazil's hopes for a World Cup title at home, Neymar is expected to attract most of the attention at the Confederations Cup.

Confederations Cup offers plenty of star power

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:08:56 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Despite featuring only eight teams, the Confederations Cup offers plenty of star power with Neymar, Mario Balotelli and Andres Iniesta among the top players to watch.

Celta Vigo hires coach Luis Enrique for 2 seasons

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:28:04 -0400

VIGO, Spain - Celta Vigo has hired Luis Enrique to replace Abel Resino as coach for the next two seasons.

Barca's Cuenca out 3-4 months after 2nd surgery

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:15:06 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona says winger Isaac Cuenca will be out for between three to four months after undergoing a second operation on his right knee.

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.

Neymar wants to 'make history' with Barcelona

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:32:43 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona striker Neymar said he's ready to "start making history" with the Spanish champions and follow in a long line of Brazilians who have triumphed at Camp Nou.

Espanyol coach Javier Aguirre agrees new contract

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:23:05 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Former Mexico manager Javier Aguirre will continue at Spanish club Espanyol next season.

Xabi Alonso dropped from Spain for Confed Cup

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:20:36 -0400

MADRID - Spain coach Vicente del Bosque dropped midfielders Xabi Alonso, Javi Garcia and Benat Etxebarria from his final squad on Sunday for the Confederations Cup in June in Brazil.

Barcelona boosts squad, Madrid looks past Mourinho

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:18:39 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona is already aiming to build on its fourth Spanish league title in five seasons by pairing Lionel Messi with Brazil sensation Neymar, while Real Madrid is looking to president Florentino Perez to move past the tumultuous era of Jose Mourinho.

Bayern Munich wins Germany's 1st treble

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:04:24 -0400

BERLIN - Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-2 to seal the club's first treble by winning the German Cup on Saturday in Jupp Heynckes' last game in charge.

Barcelona equals point record; Mourinho farewell

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:44:32 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona polished off its Spanish league title by equaling the record of 100 points with a 4-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, the final day of the season that featured several farewells led by Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.

Abidal cleared to play in last game with Barcelona

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:23:17 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona says Eric Abidal has been cleared to play in his last game with the Spanish club after recovering from a nagging leg injury.

Valdes confirms he won't stay at Barcelona

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:09:06 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Victor Valdes again says he will leave Barcelona when his contract is up at the end of the 2013-14 season, without giving any hints of his future plans.

Bayern looks for historic treble in German Cup

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:22:42 -0400

BERLIN - Bayern Munich can crown a remarkable season on Saturday with victory in the German Cup final in Jupp Heynckes' last game in charge.

Barcelona aims to match Madrid's 100-point record

Thu, 30 May 2013 05:32:18 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - With a win over Malaga on Saturday, Barcelona can rob Real Madrid of its sole claim to the best single season in the history of the Spanish league.

Barcelona, Messi top season-ending AP global poll

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:14:40 -0400

LONDON - Despite failing to win European football's top prize, Barcelona came out as the top team this season in The Associated Press global football poll.

Barcelona, Messi top season-ending AP soccer poll

Wed, 29 May 2013 09:14:05 -0400

LONDON - Despite failing to win European soccer's top prize, Barcelona came out as the top team this season in The Associated Press global soccer poll.