Soccer News

PARIS (AFP) - A dramatic late goal from substitute Alexandre Lacazette earned hosts France a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final of the Under-19 European Championship in Caen, northern France on Friday. Full Story »

PARIS (AFP) - Bordeaux captain Alou Diarra declared himself "100 percent" committed to the club here on Friday, despite speculation linking him with a move to French champions Marseille. Full Story »

BRISTOL (AFP) - England goalkeeper David James completed a surprise switch to second tier side Bristol City on Friday. Full Story »

MANCHESTER (AFP) - Spanish defender Javier Garrido has joined Italian club Lazio from Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Full Story »

MADRID (AFP) - Real Mallorca's bid to keep their place in this year's Europa League appeared to have ended on Friday when UEFA, football's governing body in Europe, rejected their appeal against a ban. Full Story »

LISBON (AFP) - Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz was on Friday asked to appear before the country's football federation over claims he insulted a team of anti-doping agents prior to the World Cup. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Lyon coach Claude Puel confirmed on Friday that Fenerbahce have made contact with the French club over a possible move for striker Bafetimbi Gomis. Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - Arsene Wenger has told unsettled captain Cesc Fabregas to forget about a dream move to Barcelona and focus on helping Arsenal win the Premier League. Full Story »

RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Bruno Souza, a Brazilian star goalkeeper suspected of having his ex-girlfriend killed, was on Friday formally charged with her murder, officials said. Full Story »

MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid announced on Friday that they had reached a deal with Stuttgart to sign their German international midfielder Sami Khedira, who shone during the World Cup, on a five-year contract. Full Story »

HOUSTON - Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Major League Soccer has made dramatic progress in recent years. Full Story »

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Sounders traded two-time MLS All-Star Freddie Ljungberg to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional pick in the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft. Full Story »

ATLANTA - Shay Given blocked two penalty shootout kicks and Manchester City beat Club America 4-1 in the tiebreaker after the teams played to a 1-1 draw in the exhibition game Wednesday night. Full Story »

LIVERPOOL, England - Landon Donovan says he still wants to return to Everton and the English Premier League. Full Story »

SEATTLE - Steve Zakuani twice in the first half and the Seattle Sounders FC won for the first time at home since June 5, 2-1 over the Colorado Rapids on Sunday night. Full Story »

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Davy Arnaud and Kei Kamara scored first-half goals and the Kansas City Wizards beat Manchester United 2-1 Sunday in front of the largest crowd to see a soccer match in Kansas City. Full Story »

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Diego Maradona says he was lied to and betrayed by Argentina soccer officials who decided not to renew his contract as coach of the national team. Full Story »

HARRISON, N.J. - Dane Richards scored on a 30-yard blast in the 68th minute Sunday and the New York Red Bulls beat Manchester City 2-1 in the final game of the Barclay's New York Challenge at Red Bulls Arena. Full Story »