U.S. coach Bob Bradley assembled the majority of his best players for Wednesday's match at the Netherlands, and the last few spots on the World Cup roster could be decided at Amsterdam ArenA.

Former France, Juventus and Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane has refused an offer to apologize to Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi over the head-butt incident that marred the 2006 World Cup Final.

With 100 days to go before the World Cup, jackhammers shuddered and bulldozers rumbled Tuesday as workers wearing "Proud to be building Soccer City for 2010" buttons readied South Africa's main stadium.

United States coach Bob Bradley named ex-Czech international Lubos Kubik an assistant coach for the national team Tuesday.

A fight over the money to build a World Cup stadium and infrastructure brought down this town's municipal government. It's also blamed for the slaying of a politician.

The United States women's national soccer team advanced to the 2010 Algarve Cup final with a 2-0 win over Sweden on Monday.

Former French soccer star Zinedine Zidane says he regrets headbutting Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final but he'd rather die than apologize to the Italian.

Wayne Rooney scored his 28th goal of the club season as Manchester United retained the League Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Abby Wambach's goal in the 92nd minute allowed the U.S. Women's National Team to claim a 2-1 win over Norway in Group B play in the Algarve Cup on Friday.

United States coach Bob Bradley named a roster Thursday including his best European-based players for Wednesday's friendly at the Netherlands.

The United States national soccer team earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over El Salvador at Raymond James Stadium in a World Cup tune-up on Wednesday.

The U.S. Women's National Team opened its Algarve Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Iceland on Wednesday in Group B play as goalkeeper Hope Solo saved two penalty kicks for the Americans.

Chelsea has confirmed Frank Lampard will be available for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan after shrugging off the effects of a virus.

United States coach Bob Bradley will take another look at possible World Cup players on Wednesday against El Salvador, the last game before this June's event that the full team won't be available.

CSKA Moscow playmaker Milos Krasic has admitted that he would relish the chance to play for one of Europe's top clubs, with AC Milan and Real Madrid among his reported suitors.

It wasn't quite as high-profile a match - a Round of 16 contest as opposed to a semifinal - but for the second consecutive year, Norwegian referee Tom Henning Ovrebro has managed to make a mess of a Champions League match.

The U.S. Men's National Team will face two of the traditionally stronger teams from Europe in the Czech Republic and Turkey prior to departing for South Africa and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Experienced Dutch coach Guus Hiddink has confirmed that he will leave his current position with Russia when his contract expires at the end of June to become Turkey's new manager.

Russia international Andrey Arshavin has ruled himself out of Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg game against FC Porto on Wednesday because of a hamstring strain.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could play against former club Lyon on Tuesday night after receiving the all-clear to return to training.

The Italian Serie A has been known for years as the most technical league in the world, a place where the most skilled players go to play for tradition-rich clubs like AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus.

AC Milan loanee David Beckham has played down suggestions that he will be looking for revenge when his current club meets Manchester United in the Champions League.

Former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has confirmed he will leave his current role as Russia's coach when his contract expires in June.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United will benefit from a rare weekend off ahead of its Champions League game with AC Milan.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed Andrey Arshavin and Alex Song are major injury doubts ahead of next week's Champions League clash with FC Porto.