Iraq Takes a Dispute With Qatar to Court
Iraq’s national soccer federation believes Qatar should have to forfeit its victory over Iraq in a World Cup qualifying match because one of its players was ineligible to play.
Pre-Game Quote Sheet: USA vs. Brazil in Gold Medal Match of 2008 Olympics
Midfielder Shannon Boxx, on facing Brazil for the fourth time this year, but this time with their star players: “I think it’s been great that we’ve had a chance to play them a couple times in the warm-ups because it’s always good to play great teams. It will be different as there are some great players that weren’t there, but we’ve seen those players in the past so we’re definitely prepared for that. We’re ready for an exciting game.”
Nigeria 2, United States 1: In Soccer, Nigeria Sends U.S. Men Packing
Nigeria won Group B by defeating the U.S., sending the American team home with plenty to think about.
United States 1, Japan 0: U.S. Men’s Team Ends Scoring Drought in Opener
Playing in oppressive conditions, the United States defeated Japan Thursday thanks to Stuart Holden’s goal in the 47th minute.
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