Kashiwa Reysol's FIFA Club World Cup dream ended today at the hands of South American champions Santos FC. Neymar was amongst the goals for the Brazilians as they claimed a 3-1 win against the J-League champions whilst earlier in the day North and Central American champions Monterrey CF won the 5th/6th place play-off, getting the better of African champions Espérance Tunis by the odd goal in five.

Bob Bradley on being an American in charge of the Egyptian national team-
"As an American I saw on TV and read about the January revolution and I respect what the Egyptians have done for what they believe. And when you are a coach of a national team your team must be connected to the people," he said.

Young Lions Lowdown England at the Under-17 World Cup 2011 is a post from: Just Football

by Christopher Powlay

With the free for all that ensued the defeat of Stuart Pearce's men in the Under-21 European Championships, it was easy to miss the press releases regarding a group of younger players who had already outdone their England U21 counterparts in a Euro championship.

Six Liverpool youngsters saw their U17 World Cup dream end as England fell to a 3-2 quarter-final defeat to Germany on Monday night.
The Three Lions went 3-0 down in Mexico despite the best efforts of winger Raheem Sterling, who had two long-range efforts saved in the first half and created two excellent chance in the second.

North Korea's Kim Su Gyong, left, and United States' Lauren Cheney battle for the ball Tuesday during their nations' World Cup opener.

Associated Press Writer Nancy Armour has more on the late blooming Bruin and her World Cup dream:

HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) -- When 11-year-old Lauren Cheney and her teammates went to watch the United States play Nigeria at the 1999 World Cup, they brought along playbooks so they could write down what they would do when it was their turn on soccer's biggest stage.

It's hard to imagine a guy making more than £40,000 running out of money, but it's happened to Brad Friedel.

The former U.S. International and Aston Villa keeper owes about £5 million, according to a English court.

Apparently, an academy he opened in Ohio a few years ago is the source of his financial woes, and he seems hopeful that he can get it sorted out soon.