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Messi’s streak reaches 18

FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (right) celebrates with teammate Jordi Alba after his goal on Sunday. (AP-Yonhap News) BARCELONA (AP) ― Lionel Messi extended his Spanish league scoring streak record t...

Updated : 2013.03.18 19:33

Korea replaces 3 injured players

National team stars Ki Sung-yueng (right) and Son Heung-min take part in a practice session on Monday. (Yonhap News) South Korea on Monday replaced three injured players on the national soccer team ...

Updated : 2013.03.18 19:30

Greek player denies gving Nazi salute

(123rf) A Greek soccer player says the seeming Nazi salute he gave after scoring a goal was no Nazi salute. Giorgos Katidis of EK Athens received a lifetime ban even though he insisted he wasn‘t t...

Updated : 2013.03.18 16:07

United opens 15-point lead

LONDON (AP) ― Manchester United opened a 15-point lead in the English Premier League with nine games remaining, beating Reading 1-0 Saturday on a Wayne Rooney goal as second-place Manchester City los...

Updated : 2013.03.17 20:20

Spain still leads FIFA rankings; Korea No. 47

ZURICH (AP) ― World and European champion Spain remains atop the FIFA rankings, while Afghanistan made a big move in a quiet month for international football. Afghanistan rises to its highest place,...

Updated : 2013.03.15 19:59

Chelsea through, Inter falls in Europa League

LONDON (AP) ― Chelsea staged a thrilling comeback to beat Steaua Bucharest 3-1 and reach the Europa League quarterfinals, but Inter Milan failed to advance despite a second-leg recovery of its own o...

Updated : 2013.03.15 19:58

Korean clubs bag four draws

Four South Korean representatives at the top Asian club soccer tournament couldn’t buy a victory this week, as all four of their matches ended in draws. In the second week of the 2013 Asian Football...

Updated : 2013.03.14 19:36

Bayern eliminates Arsenal

MUNICH (AP) ― Bayern Munich barely staved off an improbable comeback attempt by Arsenal and advanced in the Champions League despite a 2-0 loss Wednesday night, leaving England without a team in the...

Updated : 2013.03.14 19:36

Four draws for four S. Korean clubs at Asian Champions League football

Four South Korean representatives at the top Asian club football tournament couldn't buy a victory this week, as all four of their matches ended in draws. In the second week of the 2013 Asian Footba...

Updated : 2013.03.14 09:22

The great escape

BARCELONA (AP) ― Hailed as perhaps soccer’s greatest team ever, Barcelona faced a challenge no club had overcome: advancing in the Champions League after a 2-0 first-leg loss on the road. Lionel M...

Updated : 2013.03.13 19:39

Ronaldo tops soccer rankings

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP-Yonhap News) LONDON (AP) ― Cristiano Ronaldo surged to the top of the AP’s latest global soccer rankings on Tuesday, thanks to decisive goals for Real Madrid ...

Updated : 2013.03.13 19:38

Chelsea rallies for 2-2 draw

LONDON (AP) ― Eden Hazard and Ramires scored second-half goals as defending Chelsea rallied for a 2-2 tie at Manchester United and forced a replay to determine which team will play Manchester City i...

Updated : 2013.03.11 19:36

Jeonbuk out for revenge against Chinese rival

The 2006 Asian champion Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will be out for revenge against its Chinese rival this week at the top club competition on the continent. Jeonbuk will be one of four South Korean K Le...

Updated : 2013.03.11 19:29

Chelsea fights back to draw at United in FA Cup

Chelsea staged a second-half fightback at Manchester United to earn 2-2 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday and force a replay to determine who plays Manchester City in the semifinals. Javier Hernandez and...

Updated : 2013.03.11 09:45

Tevez leads City into semis

Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez (left) celebrates after scoring his third goal against Barnsley during their English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium in England on S...

Updated : 2013.03.10 20:06