- NBC Sports
Russia has reasons for optimism despite Confed Cup exit
MOSCOW (AP) When the anger subsides after another group stage exit and another goalkeeping blunder, Russian fans might find they can be proud of their team at the Confederations Cup. Russia failed to reach the knockout rounds of a fourth major tournament in a row, but there’s no shame in losing by one goal to European champion Portugal and North American champion Mexico. “We will move on,” coach Stanislav Cherchesov said after Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Mexico.
- BBC News
El Hadji Diouf: I am not a bad guy, says controversial Senegal great
El Hadji Diouf is a hero in Senegal. Everywhere he goes, he is mobbed by fans both young and old. His countrymen are still grateful for the stellar role he played during the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. But in England, he is remembered more for his controversial antics than for his football talent. It is a trait that followed him in the English league clubs he played for - from Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers to Bolton Wanderers, with a spell for Rangers in Scotland as well. Diouf was aggressive, spat at opponents and confronted match officials as well as opponents. But now in his retirement, he is telling his story. 'I am a bad loser' "I am a lion, I am a bad loser and it's not wrong
- NBC Sports
MLS Snapshots: Hat trick for Accam; MNUFC come back from 2-0
The game in 100 words (or less): All hail King David Accam, the newest superstar of MLS — except, well, you know, he’s been doing this for a couple years now. It’s not his fault you hadn’t already taken notice. For too long, it was Accam and not much
Headlines
- Russian national team needs to sort itself out before hosting World Cup
- Schaerlaeckens: USMNT Gold Cup roster leans heavily on youth, fringe
- Germany, Chile advance as expected at Confederations Cup
- Goalkeeping blunders help Mexico reach Confederations Cup semis
- Ronaldo, Portugal dominate winless New Zealand to advance
