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Maradona Stays on Respirator in Hospital
Diego Maradona remained on a respirator in intensive care Wednesday, three days after the soccer great was hospitalized with heart and lung problems.
UEFA Lifts Soccer Game Ban Against Israel
A 2 1/2-year ban on international soccer games in Israel was lifted Wednesday because the sport's European governing body is satisfied with security arrangements.
Manchester Dismisses Terrorist Speculation
Manchester United dismissed speculation Tuesday that the club's 67,000-seat stadium was a target for al-Qaida terrorists.
Guatemala's Cup Tuneup With Iran Canceled
Guatemalan soccer officials said Tuesday the national team's exhibition against Iran next month was scrapped because the United States didn't give visas to the Iranians.
Donovan, Wolff, Kirovski on U.S. Roster
Forwards Landon Donovan, Josh Wolff and Jovan Kirovski were among 18 players picked Tuesday to be on the U.S. roster for the exhibition game against Mexico on April 28 at Dallas.
Soccer Player Scores World's Fastest Goal
An amateur soccer player who scored 2 1/2 seconds into a game earlier this month was credited with the world's fastest goal by the England Football Association on Tuesday.
Munich Upset With FIFA Beer Sponsorship
The 2006 World Cup may have a distinctly American flavor if FIFA's beer contract remains in place.
U.S. Women to Face Japan in Olympic Warmup
The U.S. women's soccer team will play Japan on June 6 in Louisville, Ky., in an Olympic warmup.
Galaxy, Iran Cancel April 28 Match
The Los Angeles Galaxy and Iran national team canceled their April 28 match because of problems securing the necessary paperwork for the Iranians to travel.
Italian Team Forfeiting Games in Protest
Italian soccer club Perugia will forfeit the last four games of the season to protest the officiating at its games.
Cameroon Penalized for Wearing Bodysuits
Cameroon was penalized by FIFA on Friday for wearing bodysuit uniforms during the African Cup of Nations, a punishment that will hurt its chances of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup.
Coach of Iraq Soccer Team Leaves Country
The German coach of Iraq's national soccer team has left the country because of deteriorating security.
U.S. to Face Honduras in Soccer Matchup
The U.S. men's soccer team will play Honduras in an exhibition game June 2, a final prep before qualifying begins for the 2006 World Cup.
Soccer Festivals to Feature WUSA Teams
All eight WUSA teams will participate in two mini-tournaments this summer, but the league dropped plans for a third event.
Adu Leaving D.C. United to Play With U.S.
Freddy Adu will rejoin the U.S. under-20 team for an exhibition game against Haiti next week, leaving Major League Soccer's D.C. United.
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