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Real Sociedad failed to strengthen its hold on fourth place in La Liga on Monday as the club dropped a 2-1 contest at Getafe.Valencia's 4-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday allowed Los Che to move to within two points of Sociedad for fourth place.But after Carlos Vela opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a diving header on Monday, it looked as though Sociedad would maintain its five-point lead.However, Getafe responded with the equalizing goal in the 18th minute after a terrible giveaway by the Sociedad defense allowed Pedro Leon to slot a shot past goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from inside the penalty area.The decisive goal came six minutes before halftime and it was courtesy of Abdel Barrada, who pounced on a rebound from Angel Lafita's shot to fire into the empty net....
NELSPRUIT, South Africa (AP) — Every day when Chile's players walk onto their World Cup practice field, the torn and muddied Chilean flag flying nearby serves as a r...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A look at Day 15 Friday at the 2010 World Cup (all times EDT):RESULTSIvory Coast 3, North Korea 0, Group G, both teams eliminatedPortugal 0, Braz...
By Iain RogersPRETORIA (Reuters) - An inspired David Villa scored one sublime goal and created another for Andres Iniesta as European champions Spain beat 10-man Chi...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A 0-0 draw worked well for Portugal and destroyed Switzerland's chances at the World Cup.Portugal joined Brazil in the round of 16 on Friday afte...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As Brazil was dismantling Chile, a couple of fans delighted the crowd by parading around the stadium with two giant gold replicas of the World Cu...
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Spain learned the lesson of Italy and France. But Chile's still alive, and South America keeps on rolling.With Spain staring at an earl...
By Andrew CawthorneJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Brazil showed doubters they can still play entertaining soccer in a 3-0 demolition of Chile on Monday that took them into...
By Molly RosbachSANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean fans grieved their team's World Cup exit after a crushing defeat against Brazil , but kept upbeat about the future of th...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A look at Day 18 Monday at the 2010 World Cup (all times EDT):RESULTSNetherlands 2, Slovakia 1, Netherlands advances to quarterfinalsBrazil 3, Ch...
PRETORIA, South Africa -- David Villa and Andres Iniesta scored a goal each Friday to help Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1 and send both teams into the round of 16 from ...
JOHANNESBURG -- Brazil moved closer to a sixth World Cup title on Monday, beating South American rival Chile 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals.Juan, Luis Fabiano and Ro...
By Molly RosbachSANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean fans grieved their team's World Cup exit after a crushing defeat against Brazil, but kept upbeat about the future of the...
Real Madrid claimed a 2-0 derby win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday at the Bernabeu despite playing more than 70 minutes with 10 men.The home side jumped out to a 2-0 ...
Barcelona set yet another record on Sunday with a 3-1 win at Malaga as the club completed the best first half start ever to a La Liga campaign.Barca has now won 18 o...
Barcelona made a strong statement about its intention of reclaiming the La Liga title, cruising to a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on Sunday.The Catalans su...
Radamel Falcao played a big role in game unbeaten streak on Saturday as the Atletico 0 win for his side.Falcao scored from the penalty spot after three minutes, and ...
Cristian Tello and Lionel Messi scored a 1, at Camp Nou on Saturday to keep pace with Real Madrid in the chase for the La Liga title.Tello put Barcelona in front nin...
Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half, raising his season total to 27 goals in 22 games, and Barcelona routed Real Sociedad 5-0 Sunday night to extend its win...
NELSPRUIT, South Africa (AP) — Even after Chile broke a 48-year World Cup victory drought, its coach was searching for more.Jean Beausejour scored the only goal and ...