World Soccer News
FIFA gives $250K to families of Egypt riot victims (AP)FIFA is giving $250,000 in aid to the families of the victims of last week's soccer melee in Egypt. FIFA says it will give the money to a charitable account opened by the Al-Ahly club. Fans of the Cairo club were among more than 70 people who died in a violent rampage and stampede after a league match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly in Port Said.
Union: Soccer clubs not paying in Eastern Europe (AP)
The union representing professional soccer players said Tuesday its members are mistreated financially by clubs in Eastern Europe, which can lead to the greater risk of match-fixing. In a study of thousands of players in a dozen nations, FIFPro said clubs from Greece to Russia show a "terrifying lack of respect" for the fundamental rights of professionals, ranging from withholding wages...
Harry Keough of 1950 US World Cup team dies at 84 (AP)
Harry Keough, a member of the United States team that beat England at the 1950 World Cup, has died. He was 84. Keough died Tuesday, U.S. Soccer Federation spokesman Michael Kammarman said. A defender who had one goal in 19 appearances for the United States from 1949-57, Keough started all three games for the Americans at the 1950 World Cup and was captain when the team played Spain in its opener.
Ivory Coast has learned its lessons, coach says (AP)
Ivory Coast has learned telling lessons from underestimating opponents in previous failures and near-misses at the African Cup of Nations, the country's national team coach said Tuesday. Francois Zahoui promised his star-studded title favorites would put those lessons to use in Wednesday's semifinal match against an underdog Mali team.
Brazil WCup workers threaten nationwide strike (AP)
Workers building and renovating Brazil's stadiums for the 2014 World Cup are threatening to go on strike if employers don't agree to their demands for unified salaries and benefits. There have been isolated strikes across the nation, but now the unions representing the workers in each of the 12 host cities are trying to come together to plead for better conditions for everyone.
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas admits defeat in race for Neymar (Goal.com)
The Portuguese coach has admitted that the creative forward will not move to Stamford Bridge, as he believes the player has already made up his mind about his future
Jose Callejon confident Jose Mourinho will stay at Real Madrid (Goal.com)
The 24-year-old believes that the Portuguese coach will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season and says los Blancos are favorites to win La Liga
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