World Football

 

Paraguay's Jorge Ortega, center, scores against Brazil's Gabriel, right, as Brazil's Alan Enrique looks during a friendly U-20 tournament game in Asuncion, Paraguay, Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:24:30 PDT

Argentina's Lucas Villafanez, bottom, fights for the ball with Mexico's Nestor Araujo during a friendly U-20 tournament game in Asuncion, Paraguay, Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:54:26 PDT

David Beckham, pictured in June 2010, has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to West Ham with his spokesman insisting that the former England skipper is happy with life at LA Galaxy.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:50:07 PDT

Juventus's Diego Da Cunha (L) attempts to score as Shamrock Rover's Dan Murry looks on during the third round Europa League match at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Juventus won 2-0.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:29:02 PDT

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 29: Forward Cristiano Ronaldo #9 of Real Madrid warms up during a training session on July 29, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The team arrived on July 28, 2010, in Los Angeles to begin their pre-season training in the USA. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:21:13 PDT

England's Manchester United's coach Alex Ferguson, right, poses with Javier Hernandez, aka "Chicharito", from Mexico, after a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico,Thursday, July 29, 2010. British soccer club Manchester United will face Mexico's Chivas during a friendly match in Guadalajara on July 30.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:14:46 PDT

Australia

Goal.com

Roar Stars Aim To Boost 2022 Bid Australian FourFourTwo Roar A-League players were joined by the club's W-league and National Youth League players to put on a training exhibition for the FIFA delegation at ... FIFA's World Cup delegation on whirlwind tour of major venues The Australian all 457 news articles »

New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert says Australia should look at 'local coach' Fox Sports Former Socceroos boss Pim Verbeek ignored A-League players for the big games. But Herbert, who also coaches Wellington Phoenix, trusted his A-League players ... and more »

Otago Daily Times

Smeltz's backflip a valuable lesson for players The Roar (blog) ... with the same stars from season to season. Hopefully Smeltz's backflip is a reminder to A-League players that they don't have it too bad here in Australia. Smeltz did the bolt on Shandong SBS all 103 news articles »

Arnold keeps Dutch flavour Down Under with new Mariners recruit Sydney Morning Herald Arnold believes the next coach will have to rely more heavily on A-League players such as 21-year-old Mariners midfielder Oliver Bozanic. ... and more »

Everton youngster Rodwell not buying into criticism of Etihad Stadium surface Tribalfootball.com ... venue last night and Rodwell was complimentary of the pitch which has been slammed by rival codes along with A-League players over the past few years. ... and more »

Sydney Morning Herald

Bring your A-game Sydney Morning Herald Hopefully, in coming games or coming years [more A-League players] can be thrown into the mix. I think, especially for young boys, it helps if you are ... and more »

The Age

Moyes might not release Cahill for friedlies The Age Ahead of a clash with Melbourne Heart tonight, the Toffees' manager said he had been impressed by the standard of A-League players during a 1-0 victory over ... and more »

World soccer players play same 12 weeks at home Christian Today -- Australia New Zealand with their team of A League players performed as well as the Australians. Yet the Socceroos coach, the hired help from overseas, showed disdain ...

Lessons to forget from this World Cup The Roar (blog) New Zealand showed that A-League players were able to play at the World Cup, after months of well known coaches suggesting that it couldn't be done. ...