Copa America 2007 Final - Sunday 15.07.07

Final - Maracaibo
15.07.07 - Brazil 3-0 Argentina - - 5:00pm E US - 10:00PM UK - BBC

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David Beckham Unveiled for LA Galaxy

David Beckham is finally unveiled for LA Galaxy.

He is expected to debut in a friendly versus Chelsea 21 July.

Red carpet rolled out for Beckham - BBC

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Fans clamour to see Beckham play - BBC

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Beckham unveiled in Los Angeles - AP - FoxSoccer.com

Beckham ready for LA challenge - Sky Sports


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Owen Happy at Newcastle

Michael Owen says he's happy at Newcastle and knows nothing of rumours linking him with a move away from St James' Park.

Owen happy to stay with Magpies - SkySports.com


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Beckham Leaves for Los Angeles

David Beckham will be unveiled tomorrow and make his playing debut for LA Galaxy 21 July in a friendly against Chelsea.

Beckham and family fly to Los Angeles - AP - FoxSoccer.com


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Saviola to Real Madrid

Barcelona and Argentina striker Javier Saviola goes to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid signs Saviola from Barca - AP - FoxSoccer.com


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Benayoun and Babel to Liverpool

Midfielder Yossi Benayoun goes from West Ham to Liverpool in a £5m, four year deal. And Ajax striker Ryan Babel will sign a five year deal tomorrow, after an £11.5m transfer .

Benayoun seals Liverpool transfer - BBC

Babel to join Liverpool on Friday - BBC


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Copa America 2007 Semifinals

Copa America 2007 Semifinals

Tuesday
10.07.07 - Uruguay v Brazil - 8:45PM E US - 1:45AM UK

Wednesday
11.07.07 - Mexico v Argentina - 8:45PM E US - 1:45AM UK

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Copa America 2007 Ticket and Stadium Problems

Accusations are leveled against the Venezuelan government for hoarding tickets for Copa America 2007.

Copa Am hurt by ticket, stadium problems - AP - FoxSoccer.com


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Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals Today 08.07.07

Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals 08.07.07

Today:
08.07.07 - Mexico v Paraguay - 4:00PM E US - 9:00PM UK
08.07.07 - Argentina v Peru - 6:45PM E US - 11:45 UK


Yesterday:
07.07.07 - Venezuela 1-4 Uruguay - 5:55PM Eastern US - 11:00PM UK
07.07.07 - Chile 1-6 Brazil - 8:30PM E US - 1:20AM UK


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Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals Today 07.07.07

Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals 07.07.07

Today:
07.07.07 - Venezuela v Uruguay - 5:55PM Eastern US - 11:00PM UK
07.07.07 - Chile v Brazil - 8:30PM E US - 1:20AM UK

Tomorrow:
08.07.07 - Mexico v Paraguay - 4:00PM E US - 9:00PM UK
08.07.07 - Argentina v Peru - 6:45PM E US - 11:45 UK

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Beckham Real Madrid Era Nets £300m

David Beckham's time at Real Madrid raised merchandising profits for the club by 137%.

Madrid reveal Beckham cash boost - BBC


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Bellamy to West Ham, Cisse to Marseille

Craig Bellamy leaves Liverpool for £7.5m. Djibril Cisse goes to Marseille for £6m.

Bellamy joins Hammers - SkySports

Cisse seals switch to Marseille - BBC


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Tevez Manchester United Agree to Terms

BBC is reporting Carlos Tevez and Manchester United have agreed to terms, although it seems unclear as to whether West Ham are satisfied.

Tevez 'agrees terms' with Man Utd - BBC


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Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals

Copa America 2007 Quarterfinals

Quarterfinals:
07.07.07 - Venezuela v Uruguay
07.07.07 - Chile v Brazil
08.07.07 - Mexico v Paraguay
08.07.07 - Argentina v Peru


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Copa America 2007 Group C Thursday 05.07.07

Copa America 2007 Group C Matches for Thursday 05.07.07

It could be considered a day off in the Copa America.

The winner of Argentina v Paraguay gets Peru. The loser gets Mexico. A draw means Paraguay win Group A.

The U.S. can considered their match with Colombia even more of an exhibition than their previous two matches.

Group C
05.07.07 - 18:30 - United States v Colombia 6:30PM Eastern US - 11:30PM UK
05.07.07 - 20:45 - Argentina v Paraguay 8:45PM Eastern US - 1:45AM UK


Group C

	P	M	W	D	L	F	A	D
*Paraguay	6	2	2	0	0	8	1	+7
*Argentina	6	2	2	0	0	8	3	+5
United States	0	2	0	0	2	2	7	-5
Colombia	0	2	0	0	2	2	9	-7

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Chelsea Make Offer for Brazilian Striker Pato

Chelsea have made an offer for Brazilian Alexandre Pato.

The 17 year-old striker scored for Internacional as they won the FIFA Club World Cup last year.

Chelsea bid for Pato confirmed - SkySports.com


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Crespo Likely Out for Remainder of Copa America

Hernan Crespo will likely miss the rest of the Copa America after pulling a muscle while scoring a penalty in Argentina's 4-2 win over Colombia.

Copa America: Leg injury likely to sideline Argentina's Crespo for rest of tournament - AP - IHT.com


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Tevez to Manchester United

It is being widely reported that Carlos Tevez will sign for Manchester United.

United close in on Tevez as Ferguson leaves rivals in the shade - TimesOnline.co.uk

Tevez set for United - Telegraph.co.uk

Man Utd close in on striker Tevez - BBC


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U.S. Shows Copa America No Respect

Although it was well into the second half against Argentina, U.S. Soccer was finally shown what fielding a weakened team against arguably the world's best team will get you. A 4-1 drubbing, that should have been worse.

Quite frankly, when the final whistle sounded, it was actually a relief, as one couldn't help but feel a little sorry for the overwhelmed young Americans. Another ten minutes and Argentina would have probably put up three or four more goals.

So the question is: why did the Americans field such a weak team?

It seems that the reasons run from "domestic leagues start soon or are already going" to "this is a good chance for the young guys to get ready for World Cup 2010."

The latter of those evokes the most laughter from anyone outside of the U.S. Soccer family. Imagine the English F.A. telling supporters that Euro 2008 is a good opportunity to try out the young lads.

The English F.A. and manager Steve McClaren aren't even allowed to field a weakened team for a friendly.

And they shouldn't be.

It's wrong that the U.S. should give a run-out to players that are not ready for international football. You don't get ready for international football during top level tournaments. You are supposed to show that you have arrived at those tournaments.

U.S. manager Bob Bradley recently stated, "when our focus turns to our ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa."

Forgetting for a moment the disrespect this shows to the Copa America, it seems strange to call "qualifying" for the World Cup the ultimate goal.

For starters, qualifying for the World Cup has not been a problem for the U.S.

They play in the weakest confederation other than Oceania. Their only real rival Mexico, is vexed when playing the Americans anywhere other than Mexico. And mysteriously, FIFA would rather pull World Cup spots from Europe or South America than to dare upset the delicate balance in North America.

Besides all of that, the U.S., with all its weaknesses, are still probably in the top two in the region.

The shock would be if they didn't qualify for the World Cup.

None of this is to say anything about the fact that sending your young players out to be humiliated doesn't prepare them for future tournaments. What World Cup champion was prepared by sending out their "B" squad to get pounded in the previous tournament?

This kind of rhetoric is reminiscent of talk prior to France '98, when many American players were cocky and dismissive about the difficult task at hand, right before scoring one goal and finishing 32nd. While those sentiments were at the complete other end of the spectrum, they are similar in showing that soccer is still very immature in the United States.

It would behoove the U.S. Soccer brain-trust, as well as many U.S. players, to watch interviews with the English national team players. Mostly what they would see is humility mixed with pride.

Respect for who they are playing, no matter how big or small, and every match matters.

Earlier this year, when dropped from the national squad, David Beckham stated he would walk back to England from the United States to play again for his country. And he will fly some 100,000 later this year to prove his loyalty and passion.

Sadly, U.S. Soccer doesn't seem to have any of this kind of passion, nor do they seem to have any respect for one of the world's premier football competitions.

You have to wonder if CONMEBOL will even bother extending invitations to the U.S. for future tournaments.

It must be disappointing to the U.S. national team fans that were excited to find out their team would make their first Copa America appearance in 12 years.

However, for true football fans of any nation, it would have been rather disconcerting if a hodgepodge, four-days-in-the-making, U.S. side had been able to hang on against eleven of the most talented footballers in the world.

U.S. Soccer will surely argue that Copa America conflicts with MLS and too closely followed the Gold Cup. But in the end, this just serves to highlight their unwillingness to play to the rest of the world's schedule.

And of course, MLS conflicts with the World Cup as well, but the U.S. position about how the Copa America and the World Cup stack-up in priority has now been well established.

Maybe the U.S. should have simply declined the invitation.

-Chris


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CONMEBOL not pleased with U.S. - AP - FoxSoccer.com
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Sheffield United Appeal Yet Again

Following the second dismissal of their argument that the Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano signings should have cost West Ham points, Sheffield United will now appeal their relegation to the High Court.

Sheffield United were relegated on the pitch the last day of the Premier League season, losing at home to ten-man Wigan 2-1.

Sheffield United go to High Court - Telegraph.co.uk


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Reo-Coker to Aston Villa

Aston Villa sign midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker from West Ham for £8.5m.

Villa agree £8.5m Reo-Coker fee - BBC


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Torres Finally at Liverpool

Fernando Torres is unveiled at Liverpool.

His transfer from Atletico Madrid is for a reported £20m.

Torres passes Liverpool medical - BBC


Liverpool Merchandise

Copa America 2007 Qualifying Scenarios 04.07.07

Scenarios for qualifying for the Quarterfinals of Copa America 2007 prior to Group B matches 04.07.07

Mexico are through to the Quarterfinals and now, there is only one third-place spot left.

Points for Chile and Brazil would put them both through and wrap up qualifying for the next round.

However, a loss for Chile would mean they'd need help.

A loss by Brazil would complicate matters as well, while Ecuador must win by two goals or win by one and have help from Mexico.

This scenario for Ecuador assumes U.S. v Colombia doesn't result in a five goal U.S. win, or a seven goal Colombia victory.

The United States' most realistic hope lies in a Brazil win and a big Mexico win over Chile, coupled with their own big win.

Colombia could use the same scenario as the U.S., but would like that big Mexico win to be very big.

An exciting finish to the Group stages of Copa America 2007.


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Copa America 2007 Group B Wednesday 04.07.07

Copa America 2007 Group B Matches for Wednesday 04.07.07

Mexico are through to the Quarterfinals and now, there is only one third-place spot left.

Points for Chile and Brazil would put them both through and wrap up qualifying for the next round.

However, a loss for Chile would mean they'd need help.

A loss by Brazil would complicate matters as well, while Ecuador must win by two goals or win by one and have help from Mexico.

This scenario for Ecuador assumes U.S. v Colombia doesn't result in a five goal U.S. win, or a seven goal Colombia victory.

The United States' most realistic hope lies in a Brazil win and a big Mexico win over Chile, coupled with their own big win.

Colombia could use the same scenario as the U.S., but would like that big Mexico win to be very big.

An exciting finish to the Group stages of Copa America 2007.


Group B
04.07.07 - 18:30 - Mexico v Chile 6:30PM Eastern US - 11:30PM UK
04.07.07 - 20:45 - Brazil v Ecuador 8:45PM Eastern US - 1:45AM UK


Group B

	P	M	W	D	L	F	A	D
*Mexico	6	2	2	0	0	4	1	+3
Brazil	3	2	1	0	1	3	2	+1
Chile	3	2	1	0	1	3	5	-2
Ecuador	0	2	0	0	2	3	5	-2

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Sheffield United Lose Appeal in Tevez Matter

Sheffield United lose their appeal to remain in the English Premier League.

Their argument that the Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano signings should have cost West Ham points is dismissed again.

Blades lose appeal on relegation - BBC


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Garcia to Atletico Madrid

Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia makes a £4m move to Atletico Madrid as Fernando Torres goes the other way.

Garcia seals Atletico Madrid move - BBC

Torres Passes Medical at Liverpool

Fernando Torres passes his medical and will soon be unveiled at Liverpool.

His transfer from Atletico Madrid is for a reported £26.5m.

Torres passes Liverpool medical - BBC


Liverpool Merchandise

Copa America 2007 Group A Tuesday 03.07.07

Copa America 2007 Group A Matches for Tuesday 03.07.07

Venezuela is through and everyone else in Group A is still alive, but they all need to points if they want to be assured of advancing.

Wins for Venezuela and Peru would throw the door open for someone with three points to advance.


Group A
03.07.07 - 18:30 - Peru v Bolivia 6:30PM Eastern US - 11:30PM UK
03.07.07 - 20:45 - Venezuela v Uruguay 8:45PM Eastern US - 1:45AM UK


Group A

	P	M	W	D	L	F	A	D
*Venezuela	4	2	1	1	0	4	2	+2
Peru	3	2	1	0	1	3	2	+1
Uruguay	3	2	1	0	1	1	3	-2
Bolivia	1	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1

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Lampard's Agent Denies Chelsea Contract Offer Rejected

Frank Lampard's agent denies that the Chelsea and England midfielder rejected the Blues latest contract offer.

Lamps' agent denies Blues snub - Sky Sports


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Manchester United Sign Nani, Anderson, and Kuszczak

Manchester United sign Nani from Sporting Lisbon, Brazilian Anderson from Porto, and Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.

Red Devils confirm trio - Sky Sports


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Da Silva to Arsenal

Arsenal sign Croatian striker Eduardo da Silva from Dinamo Zagreb for £7.5m.

Arsenal snap up striker Da Silva - BBC

Eduardo's Emirates delight - Sky Sports


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Geremi - Newcastle's Allardyce Hopes to Sign Chelsea Right Back

New Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce looks to sign Chelsea right-back Geremi.

The Cameroon international is out of contract with the Blues.

Magpies hope to seal Geremi deal - BBC

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Copa America 2007 Group C Monday 02.07.07

Copa America 2007 Group C Matches for Monday 02.07.07

Group C
02.07.07 - 18:30 - United States v Paraguay 6:30PM Eastern US - 11:30PM UK
02.07.07 - 20:45 - Argentina v Colombia 8:45PM Eastern US - 1:45AM UK

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Poor Officiating Taints Brazil's 3-0 Win Over Chile

In a match ruled by poor officiating, Brazil picked up a 3-0 win over Chile in a Copa America Group B match-up.

What started as one of the marquee match-ups of the tournament, quickly fell into an abysmally tedious affair as match referee Carlos Torres passed out a myriad of yellow cards.

Intent on making his presence felt, the Paraguayan referee argued with any player that showed the slightest dissent and it appeared Chile was getting the worst of it.

The Chileans will certainly argue that poor officiating was their undoing as they dominated much of the ninety minutes and Brazil's breakthrough came via Torres.

Against the run of play, Brazil were beneficiaries of the softest of penalties when Vagner-Love tumbled in the the box. Robinho converted the spot kick for the 1-0 lead.

Even though the goal seemed to invigorate the Brazilians, it was still Chile having the better of it.

And fourteen minutes into the second half, Humberto Suazo looked as though he would put Chile back on level terms.

A brilliant through-ball put the new Monterrey striker in, completely alone, but the golden opportunity fell victim to the linesman's flag as Suazo was errantly ruled offside.

Ten minutes later, Suazo would again find himself with a chance to equalize.

The former Colo Colo forward faked and turned nearly every direction as he left four Brazilian defenders, as well as the keeper, scrambling in the box. But Suazo's shot let him down as he fired weakly, straight at Gilberto, who easily cleared into touch.

The Chileans seemed to tire pushing for the equalizer, but still looked the more likely to score.

But instead, it would be Brazil, on one of their few clear chances of the second half that would get the goal, with Robinho chipping over keeper Claudio Bravo in the 84th and putting the game out of reach at 2-0.

It seemed even more unjust four minutes later when Robinho picked up the hat-trick, beating Bravo near post to make it 3-0.

Brazil are now in good shape in second, having picked up their first three points of the tournament, and having a dejected Ecuador as their last group opponents.

Chile however, are in trouble, having dropped to third. And they will surely be feeling the pressure of having fallen to a -2 goal difference, with unbeaten and already qualified Mexico as their last group opponents.

The top two teams from each group qualify, as do the two best third place finishers.

-Chris

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Lampard - Chelsea Midfielder Rejects New Contract

Chelsea's Frank Lampard rejects a new deal, but still has two years remaining on his current contract.

Lampard rejects new Chelsea deal - BBC

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Hargreaves Manchester United Transfer Finally Complete

England midfielder Owen Hargreaves finally moves to Manchester United from Bayern Munich in a deal reportedly worth £17m.

Hargreaves completes Man Utd move - BBC


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Malouda Wants Transfer to Chelsea

France and Lyon midfielder Florent Malouda pushes for a transfer to Chelsea.

Malouda keen to seal Chelsea deal - BBC


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Copa America 2007 Group B Sunday 01.07.07

A fantastic day in the Copa America Sunday, as Brazil desperately need points against Humberto Suazo's Chile.

And Mexico can set their sights on the Quarterfinals if they can get passed a tough Ecuador side that also desperately need points to stay alive.

High expectations for some wide open football.

Copa America 2007 Group B Matches for Sunday 01.07.07

Group B
01.07.07 - 16:00 - Brazil v Chile 4:00PM Eastern US - 9:00PM UK
01.07.07 - 18:15 - Mexico v Ecuador 6:15PM Eastern US - 11:15PM UK

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