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Villa given ‘slim’ hope of returning this season

Villa given ‘slim’ hope of returning this season

David Villa has a slim chance of playing for Barcelona again this season and could also miss the 2012 European Championship after undergoing surgery.

Barca sets up club champs final with Santos

Barca sets up club champs final with Santos

European champions Barcelona beat Qatari club Al-Sadd 4-0 on Thursday to meet Brazilian champions Santos in the final of the Club World Cup.

Portugal in seventh heaven

Portugal in seventh heaven, Spain back on track

Portugal routed North Korea 7-0 in the Soccer World Cup on Monday while Spain bounced back from a shock opening defeat to ease past Honduras.

Spain, England maintain perfect starts

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Wednesday while England overcame Belarus 3-1 to keep their 100% records in 2010 Soccer World Cup qualifying.

Hiddink says improved Russia will play Spain

If Spain expects the same generosity from Russia in the semifinals that it received in the teams’ first match of the tournament, it must think again.

Goal merchants set sights on Euro glory

They are the men who will reap the plaudits and milk the applause — the goal poachers who can grab glory for their nation in an instant. And they will deserve the adulation if…

Torres looks to break Spain’s title pain

Fernando Torres has established a reputation as vaunted as his own country, Spain, in terms of footballing ability, but like his homeland, equally pressing on his shoulders is…

Euro 2008 hopefuls scrap for last four places

The cast list for Euro 2008 will be completed on Wednesday with England, Northern Ireland and Portugal among those nations scrapping it out for one of the four remaining places.…

Liverpool upset in Champions League

AC Milan and Liverpool were upset in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Chelsea won 2-1 at Valencia with a late goal from Didier Drogba. Defending champion Milan lost at…

Milan, Madrid off to perfect start in Champions League

AC Milan opened the defence of their Champions League title with a 2-1 win over Benfica on Tuesday, while Chelsea and 10-man Liverpool had to settle for 1-1 draws. Nearly four…

Ajax, Anderlecht stumble in Champions League

Slavia Prague reached the Champions League group stages for the first time on Wednesday after a 3-1 aggregate victory knocked out Ajax Amsterdam. Belgian titleholders Anderlecht…