Posts Tagged International soccer

FIFA: Under-20 WCup upbeat despite demonstrations

A young woman stands in a silent protest at Taksim Square in, Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. After weeks of sometimes-violent confrontation with police, Turkish protesters have found a new form of resistance: standing still and silent. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

ISTANBUL (AP) — The Under-20 World Cup kicks off Friday in Turkey with FIFA promising the tournament will go off without a hitch despite the sometimes violent, anti-government protests that have gripped Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.

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Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0

Honduras' Roger Espinoza (15) falls as United States' Jermaine Jones (13) defends in the first half during a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Rio Tinto Stadium on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

SANDY, Utah (AP) — No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best.

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Beasley’s absence forces US lineup changes

SANDY, Utah (AP) — U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann has made a few key changes in the midfield and backfield for Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier against Honduras in Utah.

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Brazil seeks to take advantage of desperate Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil wants to use Mexico’s desperation to its advantage when the teams meet in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday.

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Confed Cup gets going in lively Brazil

Demonstrators hold a Brazilian flag during a protest in front of the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

With good spirit in the stadiums and protests outside, the Confederations Cup is underway in Brazil.

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