FRISCO, Texas (Friday, May 18, 2012) – FC Dallas Academy’s Kellyn Acosta was recently named to the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team roster for the four-team 2012 Lisbon International Tournament from May 23 to May 26 in Portugal.
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FC Dallas Academy's Kellyn Acosta to Represent U.S. U-18 National Team in Lisbon International Tourn
In the 1940’s Torino was one of Italy’s top football clubs and it was on this day in soccer history in 1949 that one of the greatest football tragedies occurred when the team plane crashed while returning from a friendly in Portugal killing all 18 players and two coaches as well as the eleven other people on the plane.
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May 4: Grande Torino Air Tragedy
Having led Sporting Clube de Portugal to the final last season, Orlando Duarte is hoping to go one better in Lleida but has a tough semi-final against hosts FC Barcelona on Friday.
Athletic Club will look to set up an all-Spanish UEFA Europa League final as they go into their semi-final decider at home against Sporting Clube de Portugal trailing 2-1.
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Athletic out to redress Sporting balance
Valencia CF are looking to emulate their 2003/04 UEFA Cup triumph as they prepare for a first European semi-final in eight years following an impressive knockout stage campaign.
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Semi-finalist profile: Valencia
Athletic Club hold a big advantage, Valencia CF and Club Atlético de Madrid have work to do and FC Metalist Kharkiv look to make use of a lifeline as the quarter-finals conclude.
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Semi-final spots on the line
Once seen as a bit of a loose cannon, United States midfielder Jermaine Jones is enjoying a new lease of life at an FC Schalke 04 side targeting the UEFA Europa League semi-finals.
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Jones taking second chance at Schalke
Roberto Mancini says Manchester City FC must “be strong and not cry” as they head into their second leg against Sporting Clube de Portugal seeking to overcome a 1-0 deficit.
In this edition we have action from the following countries’ leagues: USA, Portugal, Australian, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, England, Scotland, Egypt and Japan.
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World Weekly Football Wrap: England, Germany, Spain, Italy and 8 more
UEFA Futsal Cup semi-finalists FC Barcelona and Sporting Clube de Portugal have resumed their league campaigns with wins but Marca Futsal and MFK Dinamo Moskva dropped points.
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Barcelona and Sporting hit ground running
Liverpool FC clinched the English League Cup on a weekend that featured a memorable milestone for Ryan Giggs and superb goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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Liverpool and Liga wizards leave their mark
FC Barcelona’s players celebrates besides Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, second right, during their quarter finals, second leg, Copa del Rey soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
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Xavi: Madrid's players bad losers, animals
Real Madrid will be without Sami Khedira who is absent through an ankle injury, while Angel Di Maria is still missing with a knock. Jose Mourinho’s men do not have any new absentees since their Copa del Rey exit midweek and Pepe looks set to continue to start in central defence.
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La Liga Preview: Real Madrid – Real Zaragoza
Real Madrid’s coach Jose Mourinho from Portugal, right, gestures after losing a quarterfinal second leg, Copa del Rey soccer match against FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.
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Mourinho: No regrets over tactics after loss
Lagos – Michael Ballack has experienced many winter training camps during his long career, yet he spoke particularly highly of Leverkusen’s current getaway in Lagos, Portugal, when he joined the press for questions on Tuesday evening.
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Ballack demands "more attractive football"
