Cristiano Ronaldo still on sidelines for Real Madrid

MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo will likely be on the sidelines for one last Real Madrid match on Saturday...

Brazil appears on target for World Cup title run

LONDON — While soccer’s romantics may wish for a long-awaited first for Spain or a historic African...

Bosnia aiming to oust Portugal from World Cup

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Portugal will face a hostile atmosphere and a confident opponent when it meets...

Egypt-Algeria: When fair play died

PARIS — The first rock was thrown with such force that it traveled through the bus, smashing windows on its...

France closes in on World Cup, other playoffs tight

LONDON — France has a one-goal lead and home advantage as it faces Ireland for a spot at next year’s...

France, Portugal, Russia edge ahead in playoffs

LONDON — Nicolas Anelka’s deflected winner over Ireland put France in sight of the 2010 World Cup on...

Portugal beats Bosnia 1-0 in World Cup playoff

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal took control of its World Cup playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina, winning the...