With less than 20 hours before kickoff in Montevideo, Costa Rica and Uruguay are just about out of time to make modifications ahead of the decisive second leg. René Simões will be back on the touchline after his suspension in the first leg on Saturday and is looking for "fresh legs" for tomorrow's match. Click to continue reading...

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Two of the U.S. Under-17 national team's top prospects are inching closer to European moves, while a third is edging closer to an MLS deal.

Manchester City and Real Madrid have stepped up their bids for U.

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Two of the U.S. Under-17 national team's top prospects are inching closer to European moves, while a third is edging closer to an MLS deal.

Manchester City and Real Madrid have stepped up their bids for U.

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Much hype surrounded the talented U.S. U-17 national team during the Fifa World Cup in Nigeria. Ultimately, the team fell flat, losing in the round of 16 to a classier Italy side. And so the mumblings have started, gnawing into America's rotten system of developing professional players. "Is the Academy system the best way to develop players?

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Jogaram pelas oitavas-de-final do Mundial Sub-17, na cidade de Bauchi, no Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, com uma temperatura de 32ºC, as seleções do México (18º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Coréia do Sul (48º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
26-02-1980 - México 0x1 Coréia do Sul (Amistoso)
10-02-1981 - México 4x0 Coréia do Sul (Amistoso)
05-06-1983 - Coréia do Sul 2x1 México (Mundial Sub-20)
03-12-1985 - Coréia do Sul 1x2 México (Amistoso)
10-12-1985 - México 2x1 Coréia do Sul (Amistoso)
23-07-1996 - México 0x0 Coréia do Sul (Jogos Olímpicos)
13-06-1998 - Coréia do Sul 1x3 México (Copa do Mundo)
12-06-1999 - Coréia do Sul 1x1 México (Amistoso)
01-06-2001 - Coréia do Sul 2x1 México (Copa das Confederações)
27-01-2002 - México 0x0 Coréia do Sul (Copa Ouro)
14-08-2004 - Coréia do Sul 1x0 México (Jogos Olímpicos)
15-02-2006 - México 0x1 Coréia do Sul (Amistoso)
O quarteto de arbitragem desse jogo, foi assim escalado:
Árbitro: Jerome DAMON-RSA
Primeiro Assistente: Enock MOLEFE-RSA
Segundo Assistente: Kenneth CHICHENGA-ZAM
Quarto Árbitro: Howard WEBB-ENG
Aos 44 minutos do primeiro tempo, gol do México, do camisa 15, Guillermo MADRIGAL, jogador do Monterrey-MEX. Click to continue reading...

The US Under-17s are out of the Fifa U-17 World Cup after a tough loss to Italy.� � I saw less of their World Cup play than I wanted, but a few� thoughts remain hard to shake.

Maturity is over-rated at least in soccer.� � The game against the UAE reminded me most why watching the occasional youth game is so refreshing: even in a pressure situation the 'kids' tend to play with an offense-first mindset and a penchant for flair that will very likely (and sadly) be taught out of them in the pro ranks.

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Sigamos con el patrón habitual en una jornada algo sosa para los equipos españoles.
AC Milan-Real Madrid: Después de los varapalos insensatos hacia el señor Pellegrini, el principal a cargo de cierto periódico que, haciendo gala de un despreciable criterio, tituló en portada "Pellegrini Vete Ya", el entrenador chileno dio con la tecla una vez más y consiguió que su equipo carburara en San Siro. Click to continue reading...

The U.S. Under-17 men's national team will look to extend its winning streak to three games today when it takes on Italy in the second round of the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria (10pm, ESPN360.com).

The Americans defeated Malawi and United Arab Emirates to reach this stage, and now face a strong Italian team that rolled to the second round.

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The U.S. Under-17 men's national team finally put together a strong performance in its final group match, and its reward for beating the United Arab Emirates is a Round of 16 date to face Italy.

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The U.S. Under-17 men's national team finally put together a strong performance in its final group match, and its reward for beating the United Arab Emirates is a Round of 16 date� with Italy.

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American Under-17 midfielder Luis Gil has played spectacularly at times in Nigeria, and the fifteen year-old says now is the time for him to turn pro. Click to continue reading...

After a tough start against Spain the United States' U17 side was able to stack up 1 0 wins against Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. The United States will advance after securing second place in their group. A skillful side that is able to move the ball around and keep possession, the United States kids have drawn criticism from some for lacking a clinical finishing edge, but they seem to excel at moving the ball around (something we haven't been able to say about many US sides).

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After a tough start against Spain the United States' U17 side was able to stack up 1 0 wins against Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. The United States will advance after securing second place in their group. A skillful side that is able to move the ball around and keep possession, the United States kids have drawn criticism from some for lacking a clinical finishing edge, but they seem to excel at moving the ball around (something we haven't been able to say about many US sides).

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Following Thursday's narrow victory over Malawi, midfielder Luis Gil and his teammates find themselves poised to break into the knockout round with a win on Sunday in their final group stage game. Click to continue reading...

Y que le volvemos a ganar a Brasil. Los seleccionados sub-17 siguen con vida en la Copa Mundial Sub-17 de Nigeria al ganarle a la selección brasileña por la mínima diferencia.

Con la sorpresiva derrota ante Suiza en el primer encuentro por 2 goles a 0, González China decidió hacer cambiar en la alineación, y sale a la cancha con José Rodríguez, César Ibáñez, Krstian Alvarez, Miguel Basulto, Abraham Coronado, Carlos Campos, Daniel Guzmán, Victor Mañón, Gil Cordero, Erick Vera y Diego Reyes.

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United States Under-17 midfielder Luis Gil's first foray at the U-17 World Cup was one full of nerves, but also of quality play. Click to continue reading...

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If Manchester City attacker Robinho's hidden desire is to play for Barcelona then� he is not doing a good job at keeping it a secret.

On Monday, Robinho told a Brazilian radio station he is happy with the interest Barcelona� has in him, and� that he thinks it is much easier to become the world's best player� with� them� than� with Manchester City.

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by FRANCO PANIZO

If Manchester City attacker Robinho's hidden desire is to play for Barcelona then� he is not doing a good job at keeping it a secret.

On Monday, Robinho told a Brazilian radio station he is happy with the interest Barcelona� has in him, and� that he thinks it is much easier to become the world's best player� with� them� than� with Manchester City.

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The U.S. Under-17 national team kicks off its Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria today against Spain (2pm, ESPNU).

I will be providing commentary throughout the match so please feel free to follow along here. As always, feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

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No LIVE today for our U-17 World Cup kickoff, but I will come back at halftime with an update and a few words, naturally followed by all the roundup regalia after the final whistle.Here is your USA line-up, we start this one off at the top of the hour:Edwards; Kitchen, Herold, Watts, Polak; Gil, Palodichuk, Duran, Shinsky; Jerome, McInerneyAs always, you can follow along at US Soccer's Click to continue reading...

Soccer by Ives is reporting that Luis Gil's move to Arsenal has not been completed. Gil has received interest from other European clubs and is looking to turn his trip to the U-17 World Cup into a new contract.

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When the U.S. Under-17 national team kicks off its World Cup in Nigeria on Oct. 26, scouts will have their eyes trained on several of the U.S. team's top prospects, including midfielder Luis Gil, who is being pursued by a growing number of European� clubs.

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When the U.S. Under-17 national team kicks off its World Cup in Nigeria on Oct. 26, scouts will have their eyes trained on several of the U.S. team's top prospects, including midfielder Luis Gil, who is being pursued by a growing number of European� clubs.

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ATLETICO DE MADRID is crumbling; the top level "battles ofdifferences in opinions" between the true owner in the shadows,Miguel Angel Gil & its President Enrique Cerezo has spread itsvile smells down the hall, through the office & into the dressingrooms. The Football Director Mr. Garcia Pitrach – in charge ofCoaching ,signings, selling & all Football matters – has done aterrible job & should be Click to continue reading...

The Swope Park Rangers (the Wizards reserves) defeated the US Under 17 national team tonight out at the Swope Park training complex 3-0 on goals by Roger Espinoza, Herculez Gomez, and Kevin Souter. The Rangers dominated their younger opponents for much of the game, but the 17's still did well throughout, having their moments. Click to continue reading...

Who are the finest Under-23 players in Serie A? Who has shone the brightest in the Italian top flight so far this season? Goal.com's Gil Gillespie cuts through an increasingly congested forest of young talent and singles out the ten most outstanding saplings around...
Marek Hamsik, Napoli. Click to continue reading...

Foto em Gil Giardelli Belo texto de Ferreira Fernandes. Click to continue reading...

Today at the� Mineirão we face� Atlético-MG in the 26th round of the Brasileiro. We are in 12th place on 36 points while O Galo are in 5th place on 41 points. Both teams are coming off draws in their last matches.�

So here's the squad for today's game.

Goleiros: Felipe, Sérgio

Zagueiros: Adailton, André Astorga, Eli Sabiá, Fabão

Laterais: George Lucas, Léo, Pará

Volantes: Emerson, Rodrigo Mancha, Rodrigo Souto, Germano

Meias: Madson, Robson

Atacantes: André, Felipe Azevedo, Gil, Neymar, Kléber Pereira

Jean was supposed to make his debut but a thigh strain keeps him out of the match.

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A quick roundup of the news in bullet form. I'll be doing this a bit, school is killing me at the moment.
1. We beat Santo Andre 1x0 with the goal from Germano in fairly drab game. It seems that against weaker teams the guys take it easy. Missing Ganso is a going to be a huge problem. I'm still wondering how he got called up but Dentinho is still with Corinthians. Click to continue reading...

Una vez agotada la jornada de champions, voy a tratar de sintetizar mis percepciones sobre los equipos españoles y su participación en la jornada de ayer. Lamento haber colgado este post a unas horas tan intempestivas, pero la jornada futbolística y los medios de comunicación me han tenido ocupado, por ese problema de mi incapacidad de ser ubicuo. Click to continue reading...

The Atlético Madrid owner's call for 'peace and tolerance' has backfired spectacularly as fans revolt at the Vicente Calderón.
Atlético Madrid turn drama into crisis as Gil jnr keeps on digging. Click to continue reading...

According to Justin Rodriguez at ESPN (click here for the original article and all the details), Gyau (16) and Renken (15) have signed multi-year contracts with Bundesliga upstarts 1899 Hoffenheim. Some quotes that should encourage US fans and allay concerns of player development are:
"The key to the decision made by the boys and their families is that Hoffenheim constructed an outstanding path for their development as players," Segal said. Click to continue reading...

Two of the most well regarded US U-17 prospects are set to pack their bags and head of to join Hoffenheim's youth academy. � Joseph Gyau and Charles Renken who have spent the last two years at Residency will both head to Germany next month. � Read on...I really like this move a lot. � Hoffenheim are a team on the rise backed by SAP creator Dietmar Hopp, and the two will be in a competitive environment that will nurture their development.

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Various news sources have reported that 15-year old American Luis Gil is set to sign with English Premier League contenders Arsenal. This isn't an odd move for the Gunners as boss Arsene Wenger has proven himself to be an expert at acquiring and developing young talent into stars (e.g. current Arsenal captain Cesc F� bregas and [. Click to continue reading...

Young Guns (a blog dedicated to Arsenal's reserve and youth teams...no, it doesn't have anything to do with either of the movies...yes, I'm just as disappointed as you.) is reporting that US under 17 standout Luis Gil is heading to Arsenal. Is this true? Who knows, but we'll be sure to keep you updated.

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