Bayern signs goalkeeper Tom Starke from Hoffenheim

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed goalkeeper Tom Starke from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim on a three-year contract. The 31-year-old Starke will fill the gap left by the retirement of Bayern backup goalkeeper Joerg Butt.

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Peru striker Pizarro confirms Bremen departure

BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Peru striker Claudio Pizarro is leaving Werder Bremen after four seasons in his second spell at the Bundesliga club. Werder says in a statement that Pizarro informed club management on Tuesday of his desire to leave.

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Barcelona says Pique in hospital with concussion

FC Barcelona’s Gerard Pique’, bottom right, lies on the pitch after colliding with Chelsea’s Didier Drogba, left, during a Champions League 2nd leg semifinal soccer match at the Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

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Lee Nguyen scores twice to lead Revolution

New England Revolution forward Lee Nguyen (24) is congratulated by teammates forward Blake Brettschneider (23) and defender Chris Tierney (8) after Nguyen scored one of his two goals during their MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, May 12, 2012. The Revolution defeated the Whitecaps 4-1.

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Rapids-FC Dallas, Sums

First half_None. Second half_1, Colorado, Castrillon 3 (Mullan), 61st minute. 2, Colorado, Rivero 1 (Mullan, Hill), 74th. Yellow Cards_Hernandez, FC Dallas, 25th; Cascio, Colorado, 38th; Castrillon, Colorado, 44th.

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Napoli and Roma draw 2-2 in Serie A

Catania’s Pablo Barrientos, left, of Argentina, is fouled by Palermo’s Josip Ilicic, of Slovenia, during the Serie A soccer match between Palermo and Catania, in Palermo, Italy, Saturday, April 28, 2012.

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Bilbao pushes Racing to brink of drop in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Athletic Bilbao pushed last-place Racing Santander toward near-certain relegation from the Spanish league on Sunday with a 1-0 away win through an early goal from Gaizka Toquero.

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Ossie Ardiles says Messi better than Maradona

FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, from Argentina reacts after scoring against Getafe during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

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US midfielder Dempsey talks to Fulham about future

Fulham’s Clint Dempsey acknowledges the fans after the final whistle during the English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday April 7, 2012. Fulham won the match 3-0.

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Ibrahimovic and Messi go head to head

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi from Argentina, is tackled by an unidentified Mallorca player during their Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Iberostar stadium, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Saturday, March 24, 2012.

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With hat trick, Messi sets Barcelona goals record

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after scoring against Sevilla during their La Liga soccer match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium, Seville, Spain, Saturday, March 17, 2012.

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Toronto FC advances to Champions League semifinals

Toronto FC foward Ryan Johnson head the ball past Los Angeles Galaxy defender Tommy Meyer for a goal during the first half of the second leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal soccer match, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Carson, Calif.

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Messi scores twice as Barcelona wins 2-0 at Racing

FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, from Argentina, left, reacts after scoring against Racing Santander during their Spanish La Liga soccer match at Sardinero stadium in Santander northern Spain, Sunday, March 11, 2012.

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Real Salt Lake-Galaxy, Sums

Real Salt Lake forward Paulo Junior, middle, dribbles the ball through Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Marcelo Sarvas, left, and Galaxy defender Tommy Meyer, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Carson, Calif.

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Bayern slips to 2-0 loss in Leverkusen

BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen beat Bayern Munich 2-0 with two late goals Saturday to deal the visitors a serious blow to their Bundesliga title hopes.

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Milan top after 2-1 win at Udinese in Serie A

ROME (AP) — AC Milan new signing Maxi Lopez scored his first goal for the Serie A champion to help it come from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 and take over top spot in the Italian league.

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Leverkusen striker Derdiyok out after cutting foot

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen says Switzerland striker Eren Derdiyok has been ruled out for several weeks after stepping on a shard of glass.

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Llorente scores 3, Athletic Bilbao beats Rayo 3-2

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Fernando Llorente scored a hat trick to give Athletic Bilbao a 3-2 win at Rayo Vallecano in a back-and-forth game in the Spanish league on Saturday.

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Catania draws 1-1 against Parma in Serie A

MILAN (AP) — Catania was held to 1-1 by Parma in the Serie A on Saturday, a result which did neither team any favors in the standings. Gonzalo Bergessio gave Catania a deserved lead shortly after the half-hour mark, but Francesco Modesto leveled 10 minutes later.

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Barcelona's Pedro to return from injury vs. Malaga

FC Barcelona’s Eric Abidal, from France, 3rd from left celebrates with various teammates after scoring the winning goal against Real Madrid during a Copa del Rey quarter final, 1st leg soccer match at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Barcelona won the match 2-1.

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