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Spanish soccer strike scuppers Saturday's season start

Players in Spain's La Liga started a two-week strike Friday to demand payment of back wages. But the teams, several of which are in bankruptcy say they can't afford to pay.
Brazilian soccer clubs flexing new financial muscle

Star striker Carlos Tevez's transfer from Manchester City to Corinthians in São Paulo, unthinkable 10 years ago, is now a real possibility thanks to the strong real and Brazilian teams' new business professionalism.
Morgan Freeman and Bill Clinton lobby for a US World Cup 2022

Morgan Freeman and former President Bill Clinton lined up as the United States piled on the star appeal to back the promise of a revenue-rich tournament in an ethnically diverse nation.
Troy Polamalu sees his hair insured for $1 million

Troy Polamalu of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers endorses Head and Shoulders shampoo. The shampoo maker has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Polamalu's head of hair.
Africa Monitor
Netherlands vs Uruguay: Three reasons why Uruguay will win

Uruguay is not favored to win today's Netherlands vs Uruguay semifinal, but they should be. Here's why.
Africa Monitor
Spain vs. Portugal: Where was Cristiano Ronaldo?

The Red Fury go on to face Paraguay in the quarterfinals after dispatching with a Portuguese team that could not get the ball to the feet of its top striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain vs. Portugal ended 1-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo a big yawn at World Cup so far, but not for long

Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to shine at the World Cup, but Spain defender Capdevila is convinced his time will come.
Africa Monitor
World Cup schedule Tuesday: Paraguay vs Japan, Spain vs Portugal

World Cup schedule Tuesday: Paraguay vs Japan is at 10 am ET, followed by Spain vs Portugal at 2:30 pm ET. These are the last matches to determine who advances to the quarterfinals.
Africa Monitor
Brazil vs Portugal World Cup 2010 ends in tie; both advance

Brazil vs Portugal World Cup 2010 was the most anticipated match yet. It couldn't match the hype, as the world's No. 1 and No. 3 teams looked lackluster on the field.
Gallery: Top 2010 World Cup controversies
Africa Monitor
Portugal vs. North Korea: How the World Cup's first goal fest unfolded

We thought Brazil would lay the goals on North Korea, but instead it was their former colonial masters who pounded the Stalinist regime's soccer team 7-0 during today's Portugal vs. North Korea match.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins man of match in rough opener

Cristiano Ronaldo hit a post with what would have been one of the goals of the tournament. But he also picked up a yellow card after losing his cool.
Vuvuzela controversy solved? A quieter vuvuzela

Vuvuzela factory owner Neil van Schalkwyk says he sells vuvuzelas that are quieter than the deafening horns stirring up controversy at the World Cup. Even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are complaining about the sound.
Africa Monitor
Portugal vs. Ivory Coast in key 'Group of Death' match

Today’s Portugal vs. Ivory Coast match is the most important match for the 'Group of Death' and it features one of the world's best strikers, Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo.
Africa Monitor
World cup schedule: Portugal vs. Ivory Coast is the match to watch

Portugal vs. Ivory Coast is at 10 am EST on the World Cup schedule Tuesday. The so-called 'Group of Death' match features two of the world's best players. But while Cristiano Ronaldo will be running at defenders from the first whistle, Didier Drogba will start on the bench.
Africa Monitor
World Cup: What's worse, the vuvuzelas or the whining about them?

Calls to ban the long, plastic horns called vuvuzelas from the South Africa World Cup are increasing as players, coaches, fans, and announcers complain about how distracting they are.
The New Economy
World Cup 2010: Top 10 highest-paid players now a little less rich

Six of the highest-paid players in World Cup 2010 have lost up to $21 million collectively because of the euro's slide.
Gallery: Top 10 players to watch in the World Cup
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/09
As David Beckham returns, anger at Manchester United US owner

Manchester United prodigal son David Beckham returns home to Old Trafford for the first time in seven years today, representing AC Milan in a clash for a quarterfinal place in the European Champions League, the world's richest club soccer competition. There's a brewing insurgency in Manchester, though, against the clubs US owner Malcolm Glazer.
The Sports Economist
'Great recession' catches up with English Premier League

The English Premier League, one of the richest in world soccer, could see one of its teams go bankrupt.
Global News Blog
World Cup draw: US, England, France get good slots in South Africa

FIFA settled the World Cup draw in South Africa today ahead of next summer's tournament. The US will face off against England and minnows Algeria and Slovenia.
Global News Blog
World Cup: Algeria vs. Egypt in tense one game playoff

A World Cup sudden death qualifier pits Algeria vs. Egypt in a rematch of a game Saturday when Algerian players were assaulted by hooligans before the game and dozens of fans were injured afterwards.
Abu Dhabi group makes $354 million bid for English soccer team

The move to buy Manchester City is expected to trigger a new spiral in player costs and a fresh backlash to foreign ownership.