US allows Brazil to claim Confederations CupJune 29th, 2009 Johannesburg (S. Africa),J - The United States came close to denying Brazil the Confederations Cup here on Sunday, losing their match by a margin of three goals to two.
Kaka wins Golden Ball as Confederations Cup best playerJune 29th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Brazilian midfielder Kaka was awarded the Golden Ball as best player of the Confederations Cup tournament Sunday. Kaka garnered most votes in a poll of accredited journalists organized by world governing body FIFA.
Brazil lines up potent attack against US team missing Michael Bradley in Confed Cup finalJune 28th, 2009 Brazil lines up potent attack against USJOHANNESBURG — Brazil's formidable attack of Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano will start in the Confederations Cup final against the United States on Sunday. The Americans, who are playing in a men's final at a FIFA competition for the first time, will play the match at Ellis Park without midfielder Michael Bradley.
Alves fires Brazil into Confed Cup final against USJune 26th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - A late free-kick from substitute Daniel Alves sent five-time world champions Brazil into the final of the Confederations Cup with a 1-0 win over hosts South Africa in Johannesburg Thursday. Brazil now take on the US in the final in Johannesburg Sunday while South Africa meet European champions Brazil in the match for third place in Rustenburg the same day.
Forget about 3-0, it will be a new game: Brazil captainJune 26th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Brazil captain Lucio said that the 3-0 group stage win against the US means nothing when both sides meet again Sunday in the Confederations Cup football final. "We won easily in the first round, but I think for the next game our chances and those of the US are 50-50.
Brazil send Italy crashing out of Confederations CupJune 22nd, 2009 PRETORIA - Brazil sent world champions Italy crashing out of the Confederations Cup with a 3-0 victory in Pretoria Sunday. Two goals from Luis Fabiano in the 37th and 43rd minutes and an own goal from Andrea Dossena in the 45th made it a humiliating evening for Italy.
Sevilla's Frederic Kanoute scores to give Mali 3-1 win in qualifierJune 22nd, 2009 Kanoute scores to give Mali 3-1 win in qualifierBAMAKO, Mali — Frederic Kanoute scored late to finish off Mali's 3-1 win over Benin in a World Cup qualifier Sunday. The Sevilla forward found the net in the 83rd minute to put the cap on a much-needed win that took Mali to four points, still five back of Group D leader Ghana.
US switches 3 starters against Egypt, putting Guzan in goal and Davies at forwardJune 21st, 2009 US switches 3 starters against EgyptRUSTENBURG, South Africa — The United States inserted Brad Guzan in goal against Egypt, one of three changes to the starting lineup for its final Confederations Cup first-round match Sunday. Guzan, the backup for Aston Villa in England, took over from Everton's Tim Howard, the regular starter.
Egypt stun Italy, Brazil down US in Confederations CupJune 19th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - World champions Italy slid to a shock 1-0 defeat to Egypt while Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win over the United States in football's Confederations Cup Thursday. The results set up a thrilling finale to Group B Sunday when Italy take on Brazil, while Egypt play the United States.
Brazil want to be Confederation Cup champions: RobinhoJune 18th, 2009 PRETORIA - Brazilian striker Robinho is hoping that his side will put behind their dismal show in the opening round of Confederation Cup football against Egypt as they gear up for their title defence here. The Manchester City player noted that Brazil "have already got over the tension" of their debut match, in which they just managed to scrape a 4-3 win through a goal from the penalty spot in the last minute.
Brazil gets early goals and hammers United States 3-0 at Confederations CupJune 18th, 2009 Brazil hammers US 3-0 at Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — If this was a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup, the United States showed it's far from ready. The U.S. was beaten soundly for the second time in a four-day span at the Confederations Cup, getting outplayed throughout a 3-0 loss to Brazil on Thursday.
Brazilians say narrow win over Egypt a warning ahead of Confed Cup matchup against USJune 17th, 2009 Brazilians say narrow win over Egypt a warningATTERIDGEVILLE, South Africa — A narrow win over Egypt has put Brazil on alert at the Confederations Cup. The five-time world champion outplayed Egypt on Monday in Bloemfontein but barely escaped with a 4-3 victory thanks to a last-minute penalty conversion by Kaka.
Egypt complains to FIFA over ref decision that led to Brazil's winning penalty at Confed CupJune 16th, 2009 Egypt complains to FIFA over referee decisionJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has received an official complaint from Egypt related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. Egypt defender Ahmed Al Muhamadi was red-carded for using his right arm to stop a goal-bound shot on the line, and Kaka converted the resulting penalty Monday in Bloemfontein.
FIFA rejects Egypt's complaint over ref decision that led to Brazil's penalty at Confed CupJune 16th, 2009 FIFA rejects Egypt's complaint over ref decisionJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has rejected an Egyptian complaint related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. Egypt defender Ahmed Al Muhamadi was red-carded for using his right arm to stop a goal-bound shot on the line, and Kaka converted the resulting penalty Monday in Bloemfontein.
New Jersey-born Rossi helps Italy rally to beat US 3-1 at Confederations CupJune 15th, 2009 Italy rallies to beat US 3-1 at Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — Three goals were scored by American-born players. Two of those goals counted for Italy.
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