http://worldsoccer.about.com/ World Soccer http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/07/03/the-curious-case-of-michael-owen.htm Their pockets heavy from the $131 million sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United seemed in prime position to sign anyone they trained their sights on. And, with holes in... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/07/03/the-curious-case-of-michael-owen.htm 2009-07-03T16:15:20Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/29/a-look-back-at-the-confederations-cup-winners-and-losers.htm Even if the tournament means very little in the grand scheme of things, the Confederations Cup has provided an entertaining two weeks of soccer in the middle of June —... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/29/a-look-back-at-the-confederations-cup-winners-and-losers.htm 2009-06-29T12:46:21Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/28/brazil-wakes-up-and-blazes-past-us.htm It was always to be expected, the classy Brazilians shifting up the gears and finding the moments of inspiration to blow past the gritty Americans. (In case you missed it,... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/28/brazil-wakes-up-and-blazes-past-us.htm 2009-06-28T18:34:53Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/28/confederations-cup-final-usa-vs-brazil.htm Watch on ESPN and ESPN360.com. Kick-off is at 2:30 p.m. eastern. You would have to be brave to pick anything but a Brazil victory in this one. Still, the US... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/28/confederations-cup-final-usa-vs-brazil.htm 2009-06-28T14:03:11Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/25/u-s-a-2-spain-0-excuse-me.htm The United States may not have deserved to be in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup, but after Wednesday night, they certainly deserve to be in the final. For the... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/25/u-s-a-2-spain-0-excuse-me.htm 2009-06-25T14:55:27Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/22/you-have-to-love-goal-difference.htm Let’s be honest, the United States had no business making it out of the group stage of the Confederations Cup. In what universe should losing to Brazil and Italy... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/22/you-have-to-love-goal-difference.htm 2009-06-22T12:39:30Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/15/the-confederations-cup-useless.htm Well, if it’s the summer before a World Cup or a European Championship, it must mean another summer of thrilling Confederations Cup action. You're excited, too. I know. This is perhaps... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/15/the-confederations-cup-useless.htm 2009-06-15T11:03:42Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/13/soccer-in-a-post-ronaldo-world.htm Let’s just put it this way: if Real Madrid had wanted to spend just a little more than it did on Cristiano Ronaldo this week, the club could have bought... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/13/soccer-in-a-post-ronaldo-world.htm 2009-06-13T15:49:39Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/08/kakas-fate-hangs-in-the-balance.htm UPDATE, 7:16 p.m. In the first blockbuster move of the summer, Real Madrid has signed Kaka from A.C. Milan for what is being reported as a record-breaking fee. Kaka,... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/08/kakas-fate-hangs-in-the-balance.htm 2009-06-08T12:13:00Z http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/02/the-premier-league-could-use-your-spare-change.htm So the monolithic, cash-churning English Premier League is having money issues. Join the club. It’s the worst global recession in most people’s lifetimes. But the number is still quite astonishing... http://worldsoccer.about.com/b/2009/06/02/the-premier-league-could-use-your-spare-change.htm 2009-06-02T16:04:57Z