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Brazil internationals Kaka and Marcelo both returned to training Tuesday along with Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho , Real Madrid announced on its website.Kaka and Marcelo have both been sidelined over the last two weeks with a right leg injury and left thigh problem, respectively. Carvalho was sidelined with a back injury."Marcelo and Kaka joined the rest of the squad in this morning's workout," the club said on its website. "Ricardo Carvalho stepped onto the pitch and trained on his own."Real Madrid returns from the international break Saturday at Valencia. Madrid leads La Liga, and is atop its Champions League group and already secured of a spot in the knockout stage....
RUSTENBERG, South Africa (AP) — Frank Lampard has a warning for the United States.Lampard says England star Wayne Rooney is no-longer the hotheaded striker whose eje...
By Timothy CollingsRUSTENBURG (Reuters) - England midfielder Frank Lampard has warned his team-mates that discipline on the field will be a key factor for any World ...
IRENE, South Africa (AP) — Four years after being sent off as England bowed out of the World Cup, Wayne Rooney and his notoriously short temper are again attracting ...
IRENE, South Africa (AP) — Carlos Simon went through cards with the speed of a Las Vegas dealer at the 2006 World Cup.The Brazilian referee issued five yellows durin...
IRENE, South Africa (AP) — To beat England, the United States has to stop a player who in real life had the kind of season usually seen only in video games .Wayne Ro...
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Watch those mouths, boys. Same for fingers, elbows, fists and anything else that could be construed as, uh, universal gestures.The Br...
By Martin PettyPORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) - Didier Drogba made a substitute appearance and Cristiano Ronaldo hit a post but the clash between Ivory Coast and Portugal ...
MAGALIESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Cracks are appearing for Portugal.Amid the pressure cooker atmosphere of the World Cup, where players and coaching staff carry the ...
By Nick MulvenneyDURBAN (Reuters) - Pride not pragmatism will be the watchword when soccer powerhouses Brazil and Portugal meet in a mouthwatering World Cup clash on...
By Iain RogersCAPE TOWN (Reuters) - David Villa has found the rich vein of form that can win a World Cup and as long as he continues to mine it, Spain will be quietl...
Manchester United conceded two stoppage-time goals to draw 3-3 at Everton, while Chelsea maintained a perfect start to its title defense by beating West Ham 3-1 in t...
By Iain RogersMADRID (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer served up another treat in the 24th chapter of their great rivalry on Saturday when Nadal battled back ...
Real Madrid heads to the Iberostar on Sunday, the place where Jose Mourinho's tenure with the Spanish champions began.The Portuguese tactician arrived at Real Madrid...
When Wayne Rooney set alight the 2004 European Championship as an 18-year-old, becoming the youngest goal scorer in the tournament's history, no crystal ball could h...
Former FIFA World Player of the Year Kaka is one of four notable Real Madrid players who will miss Saturday's La Liga match at Valencia.Kaka was expected to play thi...
Barcelona led all clubs with 11 players man shortlist for the FIFA FIFPro XI released Thursday.Barcelona's Lionel Messi , the reigning two-time world player of the y...
Ricardo Carvalho was banned for one year year-old out of next year's Euro 2012 finals, should Portugal advance.Carvalho has played 75 matches for Portugal from 2003-...
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has dropped Jose Castro from his World Cup squad after doctors said Pepe was fit to play.Queiroz named Castro, ...
COVILHA, Portugal (AP) — Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o got ejected in the first half and Raul Meireles scored twice to help Portugal earn a 3-1 win Tuesday over the ...