30 June, 05:42

U.S. beats Costa Rica in shootout to reach semis



Damion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the U.S. to the semifinals of the Concacaf Gold Cup with a 3-2 shootout win over Costa Rica after a a 2-2 tie on Sunday night. espnfc.com

Guardiola: CWC 'not ideal,' but other clubs are jealous

Pep Guardiola has accepted that participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could "destroy" Manchester City's season but has hinted that other clubs not in the tournament are jealous they are not taking part.

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Textor quits Lyon, Kang stepping up as president

American businessman John Textor has stepped back from the day-to-day management of Lyon following the club's relegation to Ligue 2.

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Flamengo coach: 'Fact' Europe has 'better players'

Flamengo coach Filipe Luis said it was a "fact" the football elite remained in Europe after the Brazilian side were beaten 4-2 in a last-16 clash against Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

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Messi: Miami 'left a good image' despite CWC exit

Inter Miami CF left-back Jordi Alba said the team lived up to the expectations of the Club World Cup despite falling 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 to be eliminated from the competition.

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