Reuters - By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta said it would be "quite impossible" for his team to beat world champions Spain on Thursday but even if Spain scored 20 goals, he wo…

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  • Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi listens to questions during a press conference in Salvador on June 19, 2013
    Onazi unlikely to make Brazil trip - Keshi AFP News - 1 hour 21 minutes ago

    Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hinted on Wednesday that injured midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has lost in his bid to link up with the squad at the Confederations Cup in Brazi … More »Onazi unlikely to make Brazil trip - Keshi

    Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi listens to questions during a press conference in Salvador on June 19, 2013

    Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hinted on Wednesday that injured midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has lost in his bid to link up with the squad at the Confederations Cup in Brazil.

  • Vydra interested by Sunderland loan offer - agent
    Vydra interested by Sunderland loan offer - agent GOAL.com - 2 hours 17 minutes ago

    Ondrej Chovanec admits Paolo Di Canio is tracking his client closely, but concedes the Black Cats do not have the budget for a permanent deal for the Udinese striker More »Vydra interested by Sunderland loan offer - agent

    Vydra interested by Sunderland loan offer - agent

    Ondrej Chovanec admits Paolo Di Canio is tracking his client closely, but concedes the Black Cats do not have the budget for a permanent deal for the Udinese striker

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    Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win Reuters - 2 hours 21 minutes ago

    By Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the last few days, gave possibly his best performance … More »Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win

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    By Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the last few days, gave possibly his best performance for his country in a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. The Barcelona-bound 21-year-old, who has often struggled at international …

  • Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates after scoring in Fortaleza, on June 19, 2013
    Neymar brilliance all but puts Brazil into semis AFP News - 2 hours 46 minutes ago

    Brazil superstar Neymar scored one goal and set up the other to give hosts Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico in their Group A game and all but assure them of a place in the … More »Neymar brilliance all but puts Brazil into semis

    Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates after scoring in Fortaleza, on June 19, 2013

    Brazil superstar Neymar scored one goal and set up the other to give hosts Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico in their Group A game and all but assure them of a place in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in Fortaleza on Wednesday.

  • Henrik Larsson makes comeback but son gets the goal Reuters - 3 hours ago

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The name "Larsson" was once again on a scoresheet in a Swedish soccer match as former international striker Henrik Larsson made a comeback but this … More »Henrik Larsson makes comeback but son gets the goal

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The name "Larsson" was once again on a scoresheet in a Swedish soccer match as former international striker Henrik Larsson made a comeback but this time it was his 15-year-old son Jordan who netted the goal. "We didn't combine a whole lot but obviously I'm proud," Henrik Larsson told newspaper Expressen …

  • Hearts enter administration, will be docked 15 points Reuters - 3 hours ago

    (Reuters) - Scottish Premier League outfit Hearts have appointed BDO as administrators, the accountancy firm said on Wednesday, and the club will start next season with … More »Hearts enter administration, will be docked 15 points

    (Reuters) - Scottish Premier League outfit Hearts have appointed BDO as administrators, the accountancy firm said on Wednesday, and the club will start next season with a 15-point penalty. Edinburgh-based Hearts, who said on Monday they intended to appoint administrators but who have yet to confirm they have, have suffered …

  • Garcia targets Champions League with Roma
    Garcia targets Champions League with Roma GOAL.com - 4 hours ago

    The former Lille boss took the reins at the Olimpico and is hoping to return to Europe with the club after they managed a sixth-placed finish in 2012-13 More »Garcia targets Champions League with Roma

    Garcia targets Champions League with Roma

    The former Lille boss took the reins at the Olimpico and is hoping to return to Europe with the club after they managed a sixth-placed finish in 2012-13

  • Spain's national soccer team coach Del Bosque heads a ball during a training session ahead of their Confederations Cup soccer match in Rio de Janeiro
    Spain B team unlikely to show amateurs Tahiti any mercy Reuters - 4 hours ago

    By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - World champions Spain will field a second-string side against Oceania champions Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on Thursday … More »Spain B team unlikely to show amateurs Tahiti any mercy

    Spain's national soccer team coach Del Bosque heads a ball during a training session ahead of their Confederations Cup soccer match in Rio de Janeiro

    By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - World champions Spain will field a second-string side against Oceania champions Tahiti in the Confederations Cup on Thursday but are unlikely to show any mercy in what is expected to be a one-sided carnival of football at the Maracana stadium. One of the more unlikely competitive …

  • November and December will be crucial for Tottenham - Villas-Boas
    November and December will be crucial for Tottenham - Villas-Boas GOAL.com - 4 hours ago

    Last season the north Londoners won seven of nine matches between November 25 and January 1, and the Portuguese boss believes winter momentum will be key again More »November and December will be crucial for Tottenham - Villas-Boas

    November and December will be crucial for Tottenham - Villas-Boas

    Last season the north Londoners won seven of nine matches between November 25 and January 1, and the Portuguese boss believes winter momentum will be key again

  • Neymar heads the ball during a training session at President Vargas stadium in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil on June 17, 2013
    Neymar backs Brazil protests, chides government AFP News - 5 hours ago

    Brazilian football star Neymar on Wednesday joined his Selecao teammates in backing escalating social protests across the country, and chided President Dilma Rousseff's … More »Neymar backs Brazil protests, chides government

    Neymar heads the ball during a training session at President Vargas stadium in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil on June 17, 2013

    Brazilian football star Neymar on Wednesday joined his Selecao teammates in backing escalating social protests across the country, and chided President Dilma Rousseff's government for failing to deliver adequate social services.

  • Neymar: Protests are sad for Brazil
    Neymar: Protests are sad for Brazil GOAL.com - 6 hours ago

    The iconic footballer has spoken of his sympathy for the people demonstrating about the pace of public service reforms in his homeland More »Neymar: Protests are sad for Brazil

    Neymar: Protests are sad for Brazil

    The iconic footballer has spoken of his sympathy for the people demonstrating about the pace of public service reforms in his homeland

  • Pele: Bayern Munich aren't the best team in Europe
    Pele: Bayern Munich aren't the best team in Europe GOAL.com - 6 hours ago

    The Brazilian refuses to accept the Bavarians as the greatest until they dominate for a few years, while arguing that Spain and Germany are the strongest nations in world … More »Pele: Bayern Munich aren't the best team in Europe

    Pele: Bayern Munich aren't the best team in Europe

    The Brazilian refuses to accept the Bavarians as the greatest until they dominate for a few years, while arguing that Spain and Germany are the strongest nations in world football