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Defense will decide World Cup final
Jul 8 2006 11:59PM (CT)
BERLIN (AP) - No Italian opponent has scored in this World Cup. France has allowed two goals overall. Even with all the offensive flair on both sides, defense will decide the title Sunday in Olympic Stadium.
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Galaxy shut out Real Salt Lake
Jul 8 2006 11:53PM (CT)
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Herculez Gomez and Josh Gardner scored in the first five minutes of the second half, lifting the Los Angeles Galaxy over Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday night.
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Colorado Rapids shut out K.C. Wizards
Jul 8 2006 11:02PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - Clint Mathis scored in the 91st minute for his first goal this season, helping the Colorado Rapids beat the Kansas City Wizards 1-0 Saturday night.
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Ralston and Dorman lift Revolution to win
Jul 8 2006 10:34PM (CT)
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) - Steve Ralston and Andy Dorman scored to give the New England Revolution a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
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FC Dallas snaps 3-game losing streak
Jul 8 2006 9:59PM (CT)
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Dominic Oduro and David Wagenfuhr scored first-half goals to lead FC Dallas to a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
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Eskandarian scores as United nip Crew 1-0
Jul 8 2006 9:45PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Alecko Eskandarian scored his sixth goal of the season before being ejected Saturday night and D.C. United extended their winning streak to five games with a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew.
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Moreno's breakaway goal secures Dynamo win
Jul 8 2006 9:44PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Alejandro Moreno scored on a breakaway goal in the 84th minute to secure the Houston Dynamo's 3-1 victory over Chivas USA on Saturday.
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8 years later, a different France team
Jul 8 2006 8:17PM (CT)
BERLIN, Germany (AP) - Zinedine Zidane and three other survivors from France's victorious 1998 World Cup final will line up for a second one on Sunday. Don't be fooled by their fame or their achievements.
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England's Rooney draws 2-match ban
Jul 8 2006 8:16PM (CT)
BERLIN (AP) - Striker Wayne Rooney was suspended for two competitive international matches and fined $4,085 by a FIFA disciplinary panel that reviewed his ejection from England's World Cup quarterfinal loss to Portugal.
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Figo announces international retirement
Jul 8 2006 6:42PM (CT)
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Fireworks thundered and flashbulbs popped all around the darkened stadium, illuminating the German players' brilliant white shirts and the thousands of flags that waved in their honor. Fans screamed and sang for an hour afterward, savoring the lingering moments as hosts of the World Cup. And that was after the consolation game.
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Germany takes 3rd with win over Portugal
Jul 8 2006 5:33PM (CT)
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - This third-place game had meaning _ for Germany, at least. Capping their jubilant World Cup run in style, the hosts defeated Portugal 3-1 Saturday on two sensational goals by Bastian Schweinsteiger. He also set up the third, when his free kick was deflected in for an own-goal by Portugal's Armando Petit.
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Heated talks saved France from early exit
Jul 8 2006 1:35AM (CT)
HAMELN, Germany (AP) - Facing another embarrassing exit from the World Cup, France's players had a choice: Face up to the team's problems and get them out in the open, or go home early.
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