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Iraq secures historic triumph at Asian Cup 2007

Younis Mahmoud headed home his fourth goal of the soccer tournament as Iraq secured a memorable 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Sunday to win the AFC Asian Cup 2007.

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Asian Cup Final: Iraq vs Saudi Arabia

Iraq's National Football Team is taking the hopes of Iraqi people to the Asian Cup Final Game of 2007. The game is taking place in Jakarta, but the security is very tide in Iraq. Iraqi soccer team will play against Saudi Arabia, but many people will watch Iraq, as the possible victory is going to be a huge lift to the self-confidence of Iraqi people.

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Soccer: Brazil women beat Americans 5-0

Brazil defeated the United States 5-0 in the women's soccer final at the Pan American Games on Thursday. Cristiane and Marta scored two goals each. Daniela Alves also added a goal as Brazil completed the tournament without allowing a goal in five matches and outscoring opponents 33-0.

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Match Report: LA Galaxy vs Chelsea 0-1

Chelsea's pre-season preparations continue to gather pace with a third consecutive victory, edging out a David Beckham-inspired LA Galaxy in a 1-0 victory.

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Dick's Sporting Goods Announces Beckham Jersey Launch

Dick's Sporting Goods(R) Announces Beckham Jersey Launch with Beckham Interview Slated for All-Star Game's Halftime Report.

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LA Galaxy vs. Chelsea: Red carpet for Beckham

With the publicity and merchandising phase of David Beckham’s stateside project already rolling, tonight sees the first opportunity to gain a glimpse of Beckham in action at the Home Depot Center during the game of Los Angeles Galaxy vs. British Club Chelsea– or does it?

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Beckham might miss his first debut as Galaxy star

Former English Football captain David Beckham who has joined Los Angeles Galaxy recently might miss his Major League Soccer debut in Saturday's friendly against English Premier League giant Chelsea as he rehabs a sore ankle.

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Beckhams Move To Hollywood

David Beckham arrived in Los Angeles to play with US Galaxy team.

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Los Angeles Galaxy: Ready To Officially Welcome David Beckham

With David Beckham and his family just touching down in America the Los Angeles Galaxy are getting ready to officially welcome David Beckham, the man that Major League Soccer bosses hope will help bring football to the masses in America.

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Playing soccer can be painful, dangerous

From small scrapes to hospital emergencies, playing soccer can be painful, and even dangerous. To avoid head injuries and concussions the only effective solution is wearing soft protective headgear, as shown by Dr. Scott Delaney, Research Director of Emergency Medicine at the MUHC, in a new study published in the July issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Real Madrid to help build youth soccer academy in Jamaica

Nine-time European club champion Real Madrid intends to help build a training academy for youngsters in a western Jamaican parish, a team official said in a Tuesday statement.

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United States Defeats Brazil in Women's Soccer

The U.S. women's national soccer team has extended its unbeaten record to 42 games with a 2-0 victory over Brazil. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on the game played in East Rutherford, New Jersey near New York.

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